Anita had a lumpectomy and then, after they found small traces at the edge of the lump, had another. Two anaesthetics and two operations in one month left her shattered. Quite a bit of painful discomfort from the removal of a lymph node underarm and then the radio therapy. At first it seemed not too bad but then, as the treatment progressed, signs of burning. The radio therapy is complete but it's going to take quite some time to recover from the awful burns. Anita is being amazingly brave and we are praying for a swift recovery and ease from the pain.
The best medicine has certainly been Lalita and Joel - when you're feeling at your very lowest they are guaranteed to cheer you up. Both walking and now beginning to talk, they provide endless entertainment and joy.
Mutsi celebrated her 90th birthday on Sunday 9th May and we all went to Namaste, an Indian restaurant in Gloucester. Had a lovely day. See some photos in the Current Photo Gallery... Then on Tuesday Mutsi had a little stroke and went to hospital. Irregular heartbeat leading to blood clots had sent one of the clots to cause the stroke. By Friday afternoon she was back home with new drugs prescribed including Warfarin. Lots of blood tests til the Warfarin dosage was balanced. She's still quite tired but making a good recovery - hope we can all be a sharp as she is when we get to 90!!
No need for any operation for Chas who seems to have his heartbeat back to good regularity. Had a little monitor stuck to a shaven chest for a week and hoping the result will confirm the fix.
The new taxi arrived last October and is superb - a Skoda Superb - and much admired by the taxi trade in Gloucester and certainly appreciated by the customers. Will be doing my first wedding in it this Saturday.