Thursday 6th Sept update

Here are some recent pics of the fam.

I have been struggling with this blogsite for ages and couldnt load any pics. I have now tried a different machine and it is working.

Have been for further tests with the primary still being evasive and have just spent some time on the net reading up about 'primary unknown' ! My histology and pathology reports show that the suspicion is that it may be from my stomach or digestive tract. If so my body may had the immune system deal with it and it is now gone or what can also happen is that it is taken care of and then passes through the digestive system ??

Anyway it the wait and the anxiety of not knowing where it comes from and it also appears that if it is so they cover all bases and throw the kitchen sink at it in terms of wiping out all cancer cells. Good news is that I am as the oncologist says strong enough for it and as you can see from the site I am also chomping at the bit ready fro the battle.

In the meantime life goes on and all at my office have been phenomenal and Wilmien who returned from maternity leave on monday has also been given leeway to assist as and when needed. The offers from friends & family has also been overwhelming and to those of you out there many thanks for the strong words of motivation and support. It has really been touching & overwhelming. Many thanks to ALL.

As mentioned life goes on and little Ella has also decided to start teething which keeps us on our toes all night. Both she and Oliver are great and i draw much pleasure, inspiration and strength from them. As for Wilmien I can only say I am blessed to have her in the trench alongside me. My Oncologist Dr Sean Brennan or my commanding officer is an inspiration and very thorough. He is also straight & honest which is exactly what you need with the challenge ahead.

Rest assured that I will keep the site updated and will advise as to when the treatment starts. Wilmien has also insisted that with the advent of chemo we have catered for the eventuality of more kids when & should the need arise. That is a whole story all by itself.

Stay well , stay updated and stay positive.

As Jacobus said to me, 'we laugh, we cry and we laugh again'

Enjoy the spring and the warming weather !

Love from Douglas