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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

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Hi Gill – very good!

Jean xx

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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 complete remission!!!!

Gaye sorry to hear that you are in pain and hope that you get relief soon.
Love Jean xx

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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

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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 Peter
Love Jean xx

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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

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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

Best wishes to your dad and your family.
Jean

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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

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

Love Jean xx

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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

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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 Canaria and he wants to do your cruise. He seems to have more energy than me. Sometimes i think it is for my benefit. I have my list of questions – Frank hates it when I question her. He has great faith in her and according to Frank if he needs to know anything she will tell him. Our son Steven said his dad had something like this pain last year. I cant remember!!

Rome getting closer. You will have such a lovly time.

All love and best wishes.

Jean ss

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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 conrol of Slim. I do understand what you mean by feeling guilty – I did, and still do to an extent – I went to couselling and he made me realise that no matter what I did or said would make no difference to how Frank would handle this "fasting" disease. I know all about the screaming banshee, but it made things worse. I don't want to have the "what ifs", but I know that I have and will do everything I can do for Frank. Eve you have done all that you can, and I know about "that place". I have taken up wee Sports – and boy is it great for taking our frustration. Hey believe it or not but I joined the under 50's (just a weeeeeeeeeeeeeeee bit over the age – believe that!!!) They are a good bunch and when I was going through a bad patch it was 2 of the under 50's that helped me greatly. Will they mind if we us their shorhand? Sorry for rabbitting on, but Frank has gone to bed in the huff – do they ever grow up. Will dry up now.

My very best to you both and once again thanks for the info.
Lov Jeanxx

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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 I will try for Franks sake to appear to be enjoying it. Had a small g&t about 6.30, but wee eat late, and just finishd dinner and I am now going to have a large one.

Hope Slim is feeling better. Is he on treatment? I am not knowldgeable about the treatments, just what I read. Hope all is well

Keep well
Love Jean x

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Nigel I know you are right but this is causing so much friction. I know if I keep going on at him he will not tell me anything about how he is feeling. He is so adamant that he knows his own body so I am having to put things on hold for 2 weeks and then have a long talk with consultant. He will hate that.

Min you are right about putting life on hold, but I don't want to tempt fate.

Bes wishes
Jean xx

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Hi Min

Frank went to doctor and guess what – muscular. I asked him to ask dr for an xray but was told again (by Fran) that they only xray bones and not muscles. He is so looking forward to Spain. His appointment with consultant is 14 April so I will phone and ask for him to see consultant rather than registrar.

Min I bought that pack down to our doctor last year and he showed enthusiasm, told me he was going to photocopy it and give it to partners. When I visited again – he took time to show me that it was displayed and he thanked me. Now, whether he read it is another thing!!

I did enjoy my g&t and look forward to another one tonight.
Best wishes
Jean

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