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This time it’s serious

“For we know in part, then we shall know fully” (1 Cor 13:12).  These words of St Paul seem to capture our own state of mind concerning the return of Fabian’s leukaemia.  We know that initially chemo and now a … Continue reading

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A new chapter

I had thought that my last post was to have been my LAST post. Sadly not. Since that time, Fabian had been enjoying a near normal life, free of infection and being well in himself. Regular School attendance was not … Continue reading

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Journeys’ end?

I see from the site stats that there continues to be a steady stream of visitors despite no new entries for quite a while.  Today though marks a particular milestone in Fabian’s journey – the removal of his hickman line … Continue reading

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Convalescing

OK everyone, time for an update for those of you kind and tenacious enough to keep following our journey.  We’re now close to 90 days post transplant and nearing the 100 day marker when any acute conditions effectively become chronic.  … Continue reading

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Discharged!

I certainly tempted the Lord’s providence by suggesting in my last entry that Fabian might be discharged imminently – and it paid off!  Finally after 64 days 8 hours and 12 minutes (but who’s counting?) he was given the all … Continue reading

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That was the week that was

Alas, a very forgettable week.  We have all been hit to varying degrees with the ‘flu and for the past 4 days remained holed up indoors recovering from this wretched virus.  Even our GP had to make a home visit … Continue reading

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Groundhog Day

I expect one of your worst nightmares is to be stuck in a time-warp where the same day’s activities continually repeat themself, as depicted in the film of the above name.  So it has been for Fabian and Lydia this … Continue reading

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Poignant celebration

Today we are celebrating Fabian’s 10th birthday!  He is elated to have finally reached double figures and considering what he has had to face in his short life we certainly share that feeling.  It was made especially happy as he … Continue reading

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But here is the best news!

They say a week in politics is a long time.  But nothing compared to a week in oncology.  Only 7 days ago Fabian had blood counts near zero, was eating nothing and still suffering an infection with high temperatures.  By … Continue reading

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And here is the better news..

D+24:  I ended my last entry promising to bring better news next time and for once my expectations have been surpassed.  Fabian’s blood counts have leapt massively in the past 48 hours and today, for the first time since transplant, … Continue reading

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