thanks Shelley and Gabe. Steve made it safely to his dad's. His dad unfortunately isn't going very well and his doctor's say less than a week. So very sad. He's a lovely man. I'm so very glad Steve is there with him but also wish I could be there with Steve. This is going to be very hard for him. Steve's dad is at home and they have home care hospice coming in for him.

Gabe not sure about Steve's surgery yet. They said just to ring when he gets home and they'll reschedule it. Not sure if he will have to start hbo again and do another 4 weeks then surgery or if they will work something else out for him. We'll tackle it all when he gets home.

Feeling a bit sad tonight. I'm very fond of Steve's dad. Wish I could be there with him also and with Steve to support him. I realised today I can't protect Steve from everything. Wish I could but I can't. His dad is sleeping at the moment and is not in pain so that's all we can ask for. thanks for your love and hugs girls, it's very much needed at the moment xxx