Update 17/07/09

Hi everyone,

We have had an action packed couple of weeks. All things going well at the moment which is so lovely. Last week was very exciting for Tim as he was able to attend Windy Hill to see Josh participate in a clinic run by the players. It was fabulous and cold and both boys in their element! (see photos below)

John and Barbara (Tim's parents) took us to meet Dr. Ian Gawler OAM, at his Yarra Valley Living Centre in Yarra Junction. It was an incredible day, we had a tour of the property and met with Ian for an hour. It was an amazing encounter where Tim, myself and his parents had the opportunity to share our feelings with Ian and each other. He certainly has a genuine, energising presence about him and I found his compassion and eagerness to listen......really listen, completely heart warming. We felt so fortunate to meet him and give thanks to John for making it all happen. For those of you who don't know John worked for Gawler Foundation some years ago and is a personal friend of Ian. People travel from all over the globe to meet Ian, so we are incredibly lucky. He is planning to retire in March and Tim and I are hoping to attend his Life and Living 10 day retreat later in the year. This retreat is a transformative lifestyle based program that helps to overcome the challenges of cancer. Look out everyone.....Tim may come out this cancer journey a Vegan!!! Check out www.gawler.org for any more info on Ian and the Gawler Foundation.

I am saving the best news now for last..and that is the bone marrow biopsy result.....................(

drum roll).............ALL CLEAR! We are thrilled! Of course this has given Tim a massive boost in spirit and confidence. We are making baby steps, but certainly they are forward, to recovery............YAY!!!!

Have a great week end. We are planning to too!!!

Love Andi.