Rounds 6 & 7 of chemo - weight 77.8kg. Similar side effects. The first 10 days are filled with hot flushes, gurgly tummy, nausea, sneezing and cold-like symptoms. Getting used to the emotional side effects is the biggest effort. Never going to the doctor's for other than annual checks and then having a fully invasive procedure, is a whole new ball game. I'm trying some alternative therapies like men's multi-vitamins, amino acids, juicing fresh fruit and vegies. Continuing with my healthy diet. Sleeping a sold 7-8 hours each night. Considering some Chinese herbal therapies. Have been researching the ones that have integrity as a medicine and will use these conjointly with the chemo.
Off to NZ on 12th - 22nd November - all four of us. Staying with friends who live on a tidal estuary 40kms from Auckland. Had a wonderful week in Sdyney first week of the school holidays. Did the Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb as a family. What a wonderful experience watching the sunset over the Blue Mountains. Travelled to The Rocks on the Ferry Cat down the Parramatta River, on the 30 deg. day before the red dust storm. Travelled back to Castlemaine to a 4 deg. evening - brrr! The positive to this was a full rain gauge - 54mm! Fantastic.
Thanks again to all you beautiful people who continue to send your prayers and positive messages of support. Take good care of yourselves.
Blessings - Ray
8 comments:
still thinking of you mate and watching the blog closely. glad the climb was a success and great to hear about the new zealand trip.
love and blessings Gordo
Hi great family
watching your blog always for your updates, thank you!
Sounds like you are enjoying the presence of God, His love is amazing.
I continue to think & prayer for you.
love Janine H
Hi Ray Marg, Tahnee and Marli - great photo - thought of you guys when we heard of the dust storm in Sydney - glad you got to climb before the storm - good to see you are keeping that weight up Ray! You will love NZ - we just got back on Saturday - beautiful country! See you all soon - love the Knowles' xxxx
Thinking of you heaps Ray and keeping a watchful eye on the blog. Wonderful to see you all on the Bridge, fantastic photo. Enjoy NZ and all the water! If only there was a way to get it across the Tasman.
Love and blessings, Mary xx
Hi Ray and Margaret,
Glad you had a good holiday. Louis says it looks pretty windy up there. Sorry we didn't make it up to Castlemaine in the holidays,dad ended up in hospital. You are in our thoughts and prayers. enjoy New Zealand and hopefully we will catch up soon. Jackie and Louis
Have just got back from 10 days in Thailand. Thought of you lots while we were there. Beautiful friendly people. Almost first thing I did when we got back today was look at your blog. Glad to hear things so positive. Sydney trip sounded great. Hope you have a wonderful time in New Zealand. Look forward to reading about it when you get back. Love to you all.
Steve, Linda, Isaac and Jacob.
Hi Ray. Marg, Tahnee & Marli,
Just catching up with you guys. I can't believe you are coming over to New Zealand and not visiting Wellington. (maybe next time) Ian and I are coming over to Melbourne 14th November to 1st December. I was hoping to catch up with you but I guess it won't be possible this time ( we are like ships passing in the night) I have been made redundant so Ian and I have decide to retire. our contact e-mail address is ianandkath@xtra.co.nz. I know it isn't possible for you to respond to everyone but it is nice to keep in touch. Take care, you are always in our thoughts.
love Aunty Kath & Uncle Ian x
Hi Ray ...still trying to get that lunch date organised ...John was pleased to run into you in Castlemaine...Fancy you all making the SHB climb ..well done!! loved the photo.
Will keep trying to arrange to meet...John trying for driving approval in the next few days...it's another goal for him...
God Bless you all and surround you with the warmth of His love as you continue your family journey...Love to you,Marg and the girls.. Ronda
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