Marlene,

Considering what you're going through right now, I thank you for your post and totally admire you.

It's good advice which I intend to act upon--I know from how swiftly things moved and became debillitating from March to June that it's important.

I took a deep breath yesterday and asked the Doc the question which has been bugging me since my diagnosis---Will I be able to go and see my daughter in California at the end of August?

He smiled and said he sees no reason why not---as long as I can afford, and get, some insurance of course. medically, he thinks I should be fine and can always have pain meds 'upped' if necessary before I go.

So my plan is to book the flight, get the insurance, buy some new clothes and hoefully, ring my daughter from a nearby motel and ask her if she wants to join me for a drink!!

Do you think she'd like that??

Any of you out there with a close relative a long way off---how would you react to that kind of surprise? Just a thought!

Practical stuff like Wills and Finances and letters to kids and sisters and Partner and friends all done months ago, when I didn't even think I was gonna live long enough to get final diagnosis.

When the 'post-chemo' weakness subsides, also intend to go to the beach and watch the fishermen and the tide coming in for a day-trip and to get some precious photos 'scrapbooked' for people!

Thanks again for 'firming up' my plans Marlene, am thinking of you every day and have sent a message 'up there' to Mum and Dad to watch out for you all,

Hugs and warm thoughts,
Brenda x