Last Friday (23rd Oct) Ray had a small operation to have a port-a-cath inserted, just under the skin, in his upper left-hand chest area. This replaces the picc line in his arm, which was used to deliver his chemo drugs. The picc line required a lot more maintenance as it has to be flushed every week to ensure no blood clots form and there is a higher risk of it becoming infected. With the port-a-cath, Ray will be able to do things like swim and it will give him a bit more freedom all round. Ray says it's wonderful not having the picc wires hanging out of his arm - a constant reminder of his treatment.
Starting to get excited about our trip to NZ now that it's only a week and a half away.
Best wishes everyone.
P.S. A big thank you again to the 31 people who turned up at our place last Sunday for a working bee. We are extremely grateful to you all.
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Good news. Dad says he wishes he could have been with the working party! he did splendid with the wedding preparations didn't he. I'm only good a brewing up or the occasiuonal dusting (ask David) Have a wonderful holiday
Lots of love Dad & Auntie Margaret xxxxxxxxx
Glad to hear things are still going well, Ray. Hope you have a great time in NZ. Looking forward to hearing/reading all about it when you get back.
Cheers,
Steve and Linda.
Thinking of you all.....enjoy every moment of your holiday, NZ is a lovely place so we know you will have a great time there.
Love, Robyn & Pete Wickham.
Have a great time in NZ - come back rested and ready for the Christmas celebrations.
Kindest regards
Marie & Bob T
Hi Ray & Marg
You sound as though you are overcoming heaps!
Pray without ceasing, Jesus had to!
Lots of love
Janine & Daryl
now Lakes Entrance!
HI Ray, I must admit that its been a while since ive googled you but it sounds like ur doing ok. I think about you all the time and hope that you are on the mend. it has been so long since i have seen you it was great to see that family photo the view is amazing and you look well. Thanks so much for all the updates it great being able to keep up with your progress. Hope your holiday is amazing and i cant wait to read about it. All the best.
xoxo
Anna W
What a wonderful you all had in New Zealand. Will continue to remember you in our prayers.. Gwen (& John)
I meant to say what a wonderful time you all had in New Zealand!
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