Hi
You are right, they really missed me, and I really regret not joining them now. I will take your advice on board and join my family for our New Year dinner and a New Year toast (wine not champagne). There is a very slight chance I could get my swallow back, and an even sighter chance I could eat again, but I am not thinking about that at the moment. I am exercising my new tongue each day as instructed by my consultant. I am in recovery mode at the minute, enjoying my family. My boys are on a college break at the moment and I love having them at home. It's been so hard on them but they have been fantastic and are looking after me so well, as is my husband and my Mom. I am so lucky to have them all.
Thank you again for replying to me, it has made me think about things.

Adrienne