You are all such a source of support. Today is another day and Stephen and I have decided to live in the moment (according to dog experts that is what dogs do).

The sun has been shining here all day. We have 2 stupid little westies that have chased each other(and us) ragged and the okay dokay bitd has just sung his evening song. I know, I…[Read more]

I think kisses are geat. Anybody who objects has a serious problem in their lfe. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx:-)

Dear Gill

What can one say,sorry does not seem enough,The only thing I can say is I believe no one dies until they have had enough,and there seems to be acceptance of death,
If it is any help to you I try to look ,at are life together and think of all the good things we have done,and when i look back I consider that we are very lucky people,I…[Read more]

You should be in bed madam:-) Yes he will be put on revlimid but we were told that it will not help for very long in Stephen's case. I don't think he was that surprised. He is back on crutches and in a great deal of pain and has always been very philosophical about the outcome of this b*****d illness. Me?? I am in pieces. Was brave when Stephen…[Read more]

HI Everybody

Thanks for the info on Maxi-Joule Bridget,I tried doctors for a product you could sprinkle on food,told only certain products on nhs.E Mailed one manufacture who sent soup samples through to district nurse for me,not very nice.Will try this see if it works.
Perkymite I would give anything to see Slim drink,a glass of wine or even…[Read more]

HI everybody

Thank you for confirming all those side effects poor Slim going through the lot, hard to watch at times.The only thing he has not done is put on weight,in fact this worries me,tried every thing,he cannot stand any of the soups and drinks to build him up,and his food intake is very poor,says he feels full all the time,would be…[Read more]

When we visited our solicitor regarding our marriage we were really surprised at the lack of any rights a "common law" partner has. Without wanting to be depressing most of it did revolve what would happen if one of you died first.

She told us that the person left would have no right to keep anything unless it was willed to them or the next of…[Read more]

Bridget

Peace of mind,goes a log way,it,s not just the money side of it.It is being treated if it is nothing to do with you after living together so long.The bottom line is you have no rights.
eve

Hi Sandie

Sorry cannot help with pp levels.all different,can say the x-ray the whole head,It is all put on the computer and will be there for your appointment.I know this as my partner has lesions on skull.It shows up better on ordinary x-ray.The mri scan shows better on small bones,they do not x-ray hands or feet.

Hope this gives you some…[Read more]

HI jo and gill

If truth be known I am making a honest man of him LOL.I use to tell him during are heated moments that I would marry him just so I could divorce him.

For years everybody thought we were married,just presumed,with Slims illness I have found I have had to justify myself,Having to explain are arrangements to strangers,[new laws…[Read more]

Hi Eve and Slim

When we got around to getting married we visited our UK solicitor to change wills, status etc. and like you we found out that although not as archaic as France here in the UK you have few rights if you are not married. She compared a "common law" wife, or husband, to the law according to the Daily Mirror!!!.

Congratulations,…[Read more]

Gill
Engagement rings were easy,every time he got a tax rebate,we had a renewal of are engagement.I know what you mean about France,the property is given to the children you have no say in who ,gets it if you are not married,We looked into it one time.
In this country you are not considered next of kin to claim a body if your not married,also a…[Read more]

Hi Kay

I cannot help with what pp level Stephen was when he went in for his first SCT but he did lose all his hair. You might consider having a hair shave party before you go in. You may even persuade other family members and friends to shave their heads and raise some money for charity.

One thing Stephen did not consider was his beard (not…[Read more]

Many many congratulations

We lived for years and years without marriage and then in the middle of buying a house in France found that French law is different. Not married? Big problem. We got married one Friday afternoon with two of my colleagues as witnesses and didn't bother telling the kids (Stephen has one and I have 2)

Do keep us all up…[Read more]

Thank you ladies

It has been along time coming 3 engagement rings,in 30years the things we do for a diamond lol.

I have always felt married,so it has never bothered either of us.It is the easy way to get everthing in some order.Two of my daughters can make it the other one is in nz,and my step daughter cannot take time off teaching.

The…[Read more]

Hi Eve

Many congratulations on your forthcoming nuptials!! Yours must be the longest engagment on record:-D

Have a lovley day hope the daughters make it!!

Best wishes

sarah