Min so sorry that you had such a dreadful time. I know what you mean about the comfort zone of the hospital being near by. I know you can't relax – been there – and would much rather be at home.

You think you have it tough where you are Min, you shoud try living in Northern Ireland – especially where we are. Our weather is terrible – now,…[Read more]

Dear Gill

I am so sorry to hear your terrible news. I just don't know what to say to you. I can understand you being in pieces. You have been a tower of strength to people on this forum and I hope that we an be of help and support to you. My love thoughts and prayers are with you both.

God bless
Love Jean xx

David have you got "bugs" in my house!!!!!!! Very good
Love Jean x

Hi Jo

Will do. Not looking foward to it. Get myself in a right state!! Will keep fingers crossed for you. Hope all goes well at your appointment.

Love Jean xx

Hi Jo
Had a lovely time. Lovely hot weather, nice food. Couple of days we could not go out as Franks pain was too much. But then it went away for 3 days and came back. Both of us are confined to Barracks today as we have "runny tummy". Hospital postponed appointment until next Thursday. Will have a list of questions as long as your arm. Hope…[Read more]

David that was lovely. What a lovely start to the day. A real feel good
factor.

Love Jean x

Hi Eve and Slim

Congratulations to you both. I hope the sun shines but if not you will have a fantastic day. Frank's birthday is 28th. Hope you enjoy your shopping spree – brilliant to go and spend money on yourself!!

Have a great day
Love Jean xx

Hi Gill – very good!

Jean xx

Hi Bridget

Missed that one alltogether. Will try Iplayer when I get back. Sitting in sun with a large G & T and it is only3.05 here. Bad aren't?

There is anothe programe on Sky called "MEntal" He is a psychitrist ( don#t know how to spell it.) But in one episode she was explainiong to him that she had Multiple Myeloma and was in…[Read more]

Hi Tracey

I have just arrived in Spain and on the aircraft I also read the story and could not wait to get to a computer to tell it. I was feeling so down and it is such a "good feel" story.
Best wishes Jean x

Thanks Min, you made me laugh! I hope its not too long before you and Peter get away. I have checked the weather forecast and temp is round about 21 with only 1 day of rain. Any weather is better than N Ireland.Where we live we had terrible stormy wind today. Temp not too bad but at least we will actually see the sun.

Best wishes to you and…[Read more]

Hi Mari

Thanks for the good wishes. We are packed and ready to go. Pain is still there Frank says the only ease he gets is when he takes Diazapan. I intend to try and enjoy but poor Frank I will be watching him like a hawk. Hope Steve is ok, how's the training going?? Well done him.

Thanks, best ishes
Jean xxx

Hi Mark

So sorry to hear about your dad. I am sorry that I cannot give any information or tips but the fantastic people on this site will give you all the support and advice. They have brought me back to sanity on many of ocassions.

Although I can't provide any help, I posted to bring your post to the front (if that makes sense?0

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Hi Gill

Tell Georgia a BIG thank you from me. I echo what Eve and Bridgit say – you must be so very proud of her and you have every right to be.

Love Jean xx

Brilliant news Shirley (Cheshire cat). So happy for you and your sister.

Love Jean xx

Dear Dai

I also am sorry to hear your news. Although I followed your posts, I id not know anything about your treatment. What I do know is that you are inspiration to me and am sure a lot of people on the forum.

i hope the new treatment goes well for you andd as GAye says your fighting spirit comes back.

My very best wishes

Jean xx

Hi Pamela

So glad to hear from you and am glad that you are feeling more like your old self. You have had a rough time. No Frank is not off his food – he has never been a big eater. No sign of sickness, but I will look out for it. He is all go – although he doesn't sleep much. We are ging to Spain on Friday, hew wants to to go Grand…[Read more]

Eve

I am so sorry to hear that Slim is having such bad time. Frank was diagnosed by accident (??) Went for something minor and dr did tests and and consulant after bone marrow sid Multiple Myleoma. I never heard of it. Our Dr did reseearch on MM but then retired last year and new dr hasn't got a clue!! A Good thing the other doctor took…[Read more]

H Eve

Thanks for the info, I will look out for that. Dear help him I watch him like a hawk. I have been trying for years to do it his way but I will have to try harder. He is not going to like it, but I have a list of questions to ask consultant and I will tell her about the pain. We are going to Spain but I would much rather be at home but…[Read more]