Thanks to ALL of you who responded to my post. Jeanette your reply eased my worries a little, enough to allow me to get in a good night sleep. I still feel a bit anxious, but I am trying to get through one day at a time.

I went to the library a couple of days ago and borrowed a really good book. It says something about how important it is for the care giver to also to remember to take care of themselves. It says to allow yourself a bit of time away from the situation to do your own thing in order to give back to the person you are caring for. Does that make sense? I hope I have put it clearly.

The other thing which interested me in the book was something about visualisation. It says that the patient could try this technique where they take time out to relax their mind and visualise a picture of them being completely cured of the disease.

So today, I decided to take time out to wrap up all my family's Christmas Presents. This put me in a cheerful festive mood. I am now trying hard to visualise myself enjoying a happy Christmas Day with my Mum, Dad, my husband and two boys aged 5 and 4 years. I am hoping that mum will not be in hospital on Christmas Day.

Mum is still experiencing this pain but the appointment to recieve results of the MRI Scan is on 18th December so we will know more then. I am praying for good news. Will keep the board posted.

Thank you all once again for your replies at a time when I was completely losing it. I am so glad I found you all.

God Bless everyone.

Take Care

Love

Kathleen.