January was a difficult month for us all. Tim struggled with the latest round of chemo. His hair has fallen out again and it knocked him for six and left him struggling to keep his mental edge. Chronic nausea daily with the pounding headaches led to Tim having a break down of sorts late Jan. The tears flowed and flowed as he has had enough. Thirteen months now of consistent treatment that makes him feel so unwell, yet has kept him alive. I just don't know how he has done it. He fronts up to Day Oncology almost daily with a disposition that is truly remarkable. He is still upbeat, humorous and so very kind to all that he encounters...still...of course...but he is tired . He wants to be a dad with energy, he wants to work, he wants to spend time with his loved ones and not feel like shit. Hopefully, these intense side effects will end with the intense treatment. This week he is having a repeat of the treatment in January, 10 infusions of chemo and a lumbar puncture and then the PICC line will be removed, all going well and he doesn't require a blood or platelet transfusion.
Joshua started school last week, which was a thrill for us both. He has loved every second of school life and is extremely happy. I returned to Burke Hall too, which has been fabulous to be back doing what I love and getting my mind off cancer for a while.
Thanks everyone,
Love Andi
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