On a more sober note ...

Today Rachel has been told that the specialists feel that she is not strong enough to start a new course of chemo.  She was given the opportunity to insist, but has accepted their advice.

Probably as early as tomorrow, she will be transferred to a closer (only about half an hour away) hospice. It will be much "easier" for her than coping at home.

This evening she rang to speak to Philip and I heard him answering questions about how and what the children are to be told.  They are walking a particularly difficult path at the moment, and it is not easy to watch. We all know how hopeless I am when observing others' emotions and my biggest anxiety is that I can remain strong for all of them should they need it.  Both Rosemary and Philip are strong and coping well, but it can't be easy and I hope they can accept me as a backstop over these next few weeks if necessary.

I am undecided about what my return travel plans should be.

For those who are pray-ers amongst us, please uplift little Kitty and Henry - and especially Will - at this time. Well actually the whole family.  It is difficult for all of them.

Rachel continues to be concerned for everyone else.  I'm hopeful of seeing her before too long but am glad she knows I'm here and trying to do what I can on her behalf.  She is such an amazing mother, daughter, sister and lady and she won't be leaving anything to chance, that's for sure.