Wed. 4th Mar. 2009

Just been for bloods at Selby, so fingers crossed, not that I'm looking forward to another two weeks of feeling completely crap, but I don't want any delays as this will mess up my surgery dates etc.

I didn't write anything yesterday as it was a fairly quiet day. I went down the road and had a coffee with Pip, a friend I worked with at Nestle and then in the afternoon our old friends Keith and Audrey called round. They live in Aberdeen now, but have family in York. Keith is a very talented sculptor and has just been invited to the Queen's Garden Party in recognition of his work on a 'pictish' style sculpture , which I think is being erected in Aberdeen somewhere.

I also had a chat with our OH Doctor and he doesn't think I should be signed back for any work until I've finished my chemotherapy, which in some ways is a relief as It would be difficult knowing when, or even if I was capable of doing anything, but I was willing to try.

Chemo 'fog' is a real problem at times and from what I've read it can last a long time after chemo finishes. It affects my memory at times and in conversation it can be difficult to string sensible sentences together. An example of the former happened yesterday when we presented the cheques. We were both asked for our addresses. Dawn gave hers and then it was my turn - 'Mrs Lesley Hodge, 68 ........ (turning to my sister in a panic), what's my address Patty?' We all laughed, but it can be quite scary.

Not sure what to do today, I feel like I want to pack lots into my last 'good day', but I'm conscious that I need to be rested for tonight as I'm going to watch Graham do an 'Acoustic Gig'. So I'll potter at home.