leukaemia sucks - or is that stating the obvious

I'm so glad that things are improving. It's very good news, and I look forward to the day that you'll be posting that there is no more leukemia. I think Moira has been very brave. Well done, Moira.
Hugs,
GS

Good to know you are safely back Russ,Moira needs you and misses you so much when youre away,just as I miss Mum,when shes away,but Im reasonably healthy,and not confined to hospital environs,which must be so frustrating for Mo after such a long time.Have good time with those men of yours love to you all Dad xxxxx

Hey Mo,
Thanks for the update Russ - bit too technical and scary for me...but I get the gist of it...still more pain before the gain...but THERE is LIGHT at the end of the tunnel...
I'm sure you're going bonkers being banged up in DMU, but thank goodness you've got an A/C room Mo...it's really hot out here...even in Aberdeen and Braemar...scorcheo...had to retire to the Dee and loll about in it's (very) cooling waters yesterday and today....but I'm told by my menfolk that the Dee is much much warmer than the sea off Colonsay...not quite as gripping....not sure what they're talking about!
So now you have to trust Russ with the colour choices at the GBH...mmmm bit dodgy, but I guess needs must...you do know he's colour blind don't you?
I really, really don't want to go back to work tomorrow...lucky Tom has 5 more weeks of doing nothing much...looking forward to the return of Ben the adventurer next Monday.....
Shall I send some more knitting for you to do????
Monster hugs and big love,
R&Txxxx

More than a quick update...well done Russell, thanks for that. Bet you're an expert at that Waitrose order too by now.
Keep going guys, one day at a time! I know you'll get there. Enjoy the a/c Moira, the world's getting hotter day by day. The children have rooted into the pool and Phil's parents arrive tomorrow. Phil is here for the week, took delivery of his new toy yesterday so played happily most of today - even in 35 degrees plus - a convertible Husqvarna..so that's his 40th sorted!! Who needs a porsche?!
When you're up to it I'll be over with the kitchen catalogues - that'll be the next project now that all the bathrooms are done.
Hugs for you all
K x

Well I've done it! A miniscule effort compared with your labours in Kings. Today I raced for life with 3000 women 5km around Hereford race course. The best bit was being supported by Ken the personal trainer and Henry the physio.(Main job-helping to eat all the free snacks from the goody bag post race) Will telling me he was proud of me. and wearing my medal all day. I was thinking of you Moira all the way, about how determined and resiliant you are, how patient' and even though your body is being battered you still give to us all.

Took a gang of boys to the river to cool off in the afternoon-no Lampreys today. Last week at school for Henry and me. It's going to be a hot one. Fred and Will off to Aberystwyth to do work on Uncle Mike's student house. Elliott looking forward to seeing the Malvern house. He's a lovely young man-Who brought him up?

Got tickets for Motor show perhaps could link up for trip?
Hope to see you soon love Amanda and Ken xxxxxxxx

Lots and lots of love and kisses to you all and thank goodness Moira is out of the heat a bit. There is no escaping up here in Aboyne either. Enjoy the Chili Peppers, we saw them at T in the Park and they were goooood. Thinking of you all .... Carry.

Mo,
Why does it seem sooo unfair to be working when the sun in shining????
But then again, it is soooo unfair to be banged up in hospital when the sun is shining and the boys (oops sorry handsome young men) are off school...
So I'll quit moaning and get back to work...
Be good and stay strong...
Rx

Hi to you both,
Thanks for the good news - gives us all a big smile on our faces to read.
I completed the race for life at Dorney last week on a very warm Wednesday evening - you kept me going Moira - so well done again!
Tomorrow we are taking 90 five to seven year olds to the Cotswold Wildlife Park - the joys of working in primary school. Sent out the idiots letter to the parents today to point out that it is hot and to check the kids are prepared - what are the odds that some will come without sun hats or a drink?
Term ends Thursday with a few inset days to follow and then wind down before getting wound up full time for my teacher training course!
Hope to see you very soon.
Angharad was thrilled to get your birthday greetings last week - thankyou. She is off on her Duke of Edinburgh's Gold practice expedition this next week - that will keep her busy!
Enjoy the a/c.
Love from us all S M A and T xxxxxxx

Russell:

Thanks so much for the update; send some of that hot weather over here to Alaska, will ya, people?

Moira, still haven't gone in the lake. No fun without you to help me make a spectacle of myself!

As always, sending positive thoughts your way. Hope to see you soon. Is that cryptic? Not really, I just really want to come over ..............

Love, Celeste

Hi my Hobgoblin special,we just discovered post at the shop where postie had left it,and Bill had forgotten where it was.In amogst it your really special Fathers day card,all the more poignant because its on its own unsullied by cheeky intimations,and writ in your own fair hand,thankyou,and Ill hopefully always be there for you,and trying to will you on past all these horrid,things that are being thrown at you.Mum is home safe but tired,we tire more easily now weve reached a sort of maturity,and we forget all sorts of things,oh well,at least we are free of wires and plugs and lines in lines out,youre a stonking good credit to your Mum and Dad.We sat together in the garden and looked at the beauty ofit,and sent our love signals over the ether and wished you so many good things,our love as always Dad xxxx

You absolute star Russell - what a great update, thank you. Jim and I home safe now and I do believe we're sweating more here than in Miami! How wonderful Aberdeen is when the sun shines - there's no place like it! Will speak to you soon but God Bless you both and huge hugs - lots of love Jane xx

Hope they've kicked the a/c back into action for you. Ellie has a good song one of the lines being..."when life makes you sweat wear deoderant..deoderant"

Your birthday cards arrived safely you wonderous woman, am still hugging you and sending calming vibes of love....you will be cooking on that aga.....the smelly socks are piling up....just a bit more sweating to go first. Of course I wish there wasn't but it's a rocky old road...keep plodding girl...you're doing fantastic. Still an inspiration to us all.

K xx

Boy, is it hot here Moira, there is nothing but flies and the like around all the horses and parts of me. It was so good to read Russell's update, I am coming down to London next week and would love to see you or wave at you or whatever is best. If you would prefer not to, then I will just blow you a kiss from Guildford. Just let me know via the Blog and I shall do whatever - big fat snogs from Carry et al.

Hey Mo
Sizzling hot here after 2 days of mist & fog...Who would have thought we could use sea-fog as an attractive reason for folk to move to Aberdeen?...well that's climate change for you...wish I could send you a bag of har to keep you cool down there in the DMU...(also a bag of hair for those stepping-out days which will surely come soon!!!)
Think of you often, praying your a/c is working and that your every whim is being pampered - in addition to all the healing and zapping of VODs and sods in your system.
Look forward to entertaining one of your handsome entourage next week.
Big snat fogs from Rosy et al.

Hi Moira
Just back from a week in Ireland and off again tomorrow to New York (which I believe is even hotter than here!). We're all thinking of you and hoping that the news continues to be positive.
Love and hugs
The Farthings xx

Just back from Plockton with Sue & Phil. Wonderful time Walking, cycling and canoeing in calm waters. Fabulous to hear the positive news Moira. Thanks for such a brilliant update Russell-even if I couldn't understand every 3rd word! Windsurfing in Egypt though might top a canoe trip around Applecross Bay! Glad to hear you had some time to play Russell. Moira, you must be so relieved to hear such positive news. You must be sweltering too! But just a little bit longer to put up with this-the end is in sight. Whey hey!

Brenda & Alistair

Dear Russ and Moira,

A great update Russ, we have been thinking of you all down-under, all our problems of job searching pale into comparison with the battle you are waging - keep it going YOU WILL SUCCEED! Love that a/c - you could retreat down here - it's pretty damn cold today in New Plymouth with snow shrowding our spectacular Fuji-like mountain. Plenty of skiing to be had but the kids are back at school so Ross is chomping at the bit!
Jamie has arrived back to the UK from Svalbard safely and is now living with my Mum in Sunningdale.He had a simply fantastic time up there and is now working already - bar staff at a great restaurant locally, before he finds his direction in life - no Uni. next year I don't think - but as we don't know where we will be maybe that's just as well - we didn't really want him coming back to NZ if we aren't going to be here! He is driving Granny up the wall a bit - late nights and teenager traites!!
Keep going Moira - we know you will beat this b......d! We send our prayers to you all and our love, Karen, Dave Ross x x x and Jamie from England too!!