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Oh SueDonim you must feel devastated. I’m so sorry to hear this news.

So sorry to read your news SueDonim x

Suedonim
So sorry your DS is already feeling the side effects of his treatment.
I just hope it means it is working.
I only had radiotherapy when I-had breast cancer and had very few side effects but had to admit I hated having to put my body through having that radiation put into my body for 25 days .
Somehow having poisoned toxins in seems so much worse even if it meant to cure us.
I sincerely wish he copes with it well and you can also cope with your dear child having to go through it.
Your strength and positive attitude with surely carry you through.
Best wishes to everyone else.
Life seems so unfair at times.
We must have faith.

I do not post in the kitchen very often, just wanted to send (((hugs))) to Sue

I try hard to keep up with all of your news, it’s a credit to soop how busy her kitchen has become.

Sue sorry to hear your DS is suffering but he will feel better soon. It is hard I know but he will get through it and he is getting the best treatment. Sending you both hugs.

I like to bookend my days - with a good morning in Mick’s and a visit here to soop’s in an evening GG13. Both lovely threads, some visitors are the same in both but with a few who stay loyal to just one place.

SueD, thinking of you and your DS. I've heard it said that chemo gets worse before it gets better, perhaps that is how it's working on him. Sending you both love and prayers. 💕🙏 One day at a time.

My sisters and I drove up the Clyde Valley, we had lunch in one of the many excellent garden centres along the river side on the scenic road to Lanark. We had a good catch up. This weekend is the 54th anniversary of our dear brother's death, we remembered him at Mass this morning, he died aged 12 from childhood leukaemia. He could have been a father and grandfather by now if he had been spared. I don't know how my parents survived such a heartbreaking loss, but they had no option because there were another four of us to be looked after. When my boys were wee I lived in fear of them becoming ill. So sad.

Roast chicken for dinner, then feet up and a glass of wine for Call the Midwife and Sleepy Valley, it's the only time I watch TV in real time, everything else is recorded or streamed.

TOYA, NNGB.

SueD, so sorry to read that about your son. Hopefully he will get better about the chemo as time goes on. My son used to say that it made him very tired.

SueDonim, a virtual hug from me, sending warm thoughts for you & your son.

A gentle hug from me sued, what a worry for you and how difficult for your son. My love to you all.

A quiet, pottering day here. We’re both a bit weary. Need some energy for next weekend as our very energetic Littlest and his minders are here for part of the day on Saturday and our granddaughters and their dad are coming to eat with us on Sunday. The week is busy too with something each day. Unusual for me.

That was a heck of a long while to wait for an appointment hellogirl, hope all goes well when it comes.

Good luck with that objection . nannyt, sounds totally inappropriate.

I’m pleased your stepfather is picking up again urms. His gently does it approach seems to be paying off.

Pleased you enjoyed your lunch soop. Time with good friends is a joy - as is good food.

Time I was asleep. Goodnight everyone. Sleep well.

Sorry to hear your son is suffering so much with his treatment SueD, sending gentle hugs and hoping things improve a bit soon ❤️

I am so sorry to hear your son is struggling with his treatment SueD and hope things improve for him very soon.Thinking of you all.

Just read your news SueD I’m so sorry to hear your son is not doing well, my thoughts are with you and your family.

SueD...I too am sorry to hear your son is suffering. Can his medics offer him anything to help with effect maybe?. I do hope he begins to feel better very soon. I will keep him and you in my prayers.
I got back from London on Saturday evening. I hated being back there and when the steward on the coach said...our driver is...and he will be taking us back to the West Country my heart leaped....unlike when I got off the train on Thursday when it sank. The whole project went very well. The office and 2 clients attended which can be nerve wracking but they were all very friendly and seemed very impressed with my team. Despite hating being back in Surrey I had lots of laughs with the girls on the team. They have all been part of my interviewer panel for over 20 years so know each other really well and it makes for a happy atmosphere. I met up with 2 best friends on Thursday night for a curry and we were in hysterics remembering our trips away over the years. We call ourselves Thelma Louise and Vera...and Vera had us crying with laughter by showing us how she and her colleagues apply their HRT gel to her inner thighs using their forearms. Goodness knows what the other diners thought. I tried it the next morning and all I can say is my wrists haven't been the same since!!!!.
DOH had the cottage all beautifully welcoming with the log burner alight. The dogs went crazy when I walked in ..skidding on the newly polished floor to get to me. DOH is not confident in the kitchen so take away fish and chips and a glass of Chenin Blanc was just perfect. Yesterday was one of my favourite sort of days...a quick brunch at Blue Anchor then a walk on the beach at Dunster... Then home with 3 very tired '4 legged children'. We had roast beef etc for dinner and then settled down to watch Call the Midwife...I cry every time. I loved being a Mum.

Good morning all, I hope any poorlies are feeling a little better today. I awoke at 5am with an urgent need for the bathroom, Not much sleep after that, fingers crossed it’s settled now as the sun is shining and I want to get out for some fresh air and exercise. I’m pleased you had a successful trip Neine but it’s so good to get home!

Dear SueD, I wish to add my love, together with many other Kitcheners, to comfort you at this very stressful time.

Naughtyneine You never fail to make me chuckle.

*GrannyGravy Bless you for your kind words. We enjoy your company.

Grannmarie A gentle hug is coming your way.

Would you believe that we've had yet more distressing news. Within the last hour, the friend who treated us to yesterday's Sunday roast, (and who has a lovely aunt with very little time to live), had a phone call to say that her mother, who lives with her and has had a week in respite care close by, has been taken to hospital with a serious chest infection. Oh dear! Our friend has only recently recovered from Shingles.
All that we can do is wait to hear an update and offer whatever support she needs.

So sorry to hear about your DS SueD I do hope it get’s easier.
Grandmarie🌹
We had dinner at number1 son’s last night.He made doner kababs very impressive.Number 1 GS had two of course!
It’s been a bright sunny day here and a bit milder hope it lasts a while.
Steak pie for dinner.Enjoy your evening everyone.

Dear SueDomin I just want add my kindest thoughts and wishes for your son. Sending you a gentle hug. May the coming weeks bring better health for your son.

Oh soop you’ve certainly had a bad time recently with so much sad news, hoping that’s it now and some good news is on the way 💐
The man to service the oil central heating boiler never showed up, first it was between 8am and 9am, and then it was 3pm but a no show each time. Anyhow it’s rearranged for Wednesday now, we can’t really go elsewhere as the engineers are in short supply just now - like many things I expect!
I still managed to fit in the Zumba class at the gym, a dip in the pool and a bit of shopping - so not too bad 😀
Naughty your stories always make me smile - thank you!

Not good soop, your bad news seems never ending 🤞for something better.
I was on the phones today for my voluntary job, not too busy and all sorted.
MrJ has 2 further appointments at the surgery this week after today’s, the NHS at its best.
Quiz tonight, but not sure if we’ll go, it’s up to him.
Have a pleasant evening all.

I’m sorry to hear all of today’s bad news.🌹🌹🌹Grans seem to be going through difficult times at the moment. OH is going to a funeral next week. I’m going to one the week after of a much loved member of the church, WI and resident of this village for decades.
At least I had a bit of good news today. The dermatologist told me that the weird new spot on my face was simply a blocked pore! Another strange blemish on my shin was also nothing to worry about.
Have a good evening.

Brook that's very frustrating for you.Soop it seems never ending at times, doesn't it? I've had a grumpy day where things haven't gone well. Nothing major, except for losing the car key under the summer house. I'm hoping tomorrow is better. Have a good evening Kitcheners.

‘Evening All’

We are just up from the lovely bar below us. The staff are so welcoming, real ‘church’ candles on every table helps make it so cosy! Quite busy. We dive in after dropping two tadpoles back home after their swimming lessons. We sit there, chat about how well they’ve done at their leisure centre coaching over the years. ‘A life skill’ as their mum says - who is an excellent swimmer. Anyway Himself enjoyed a pint and I had 2 Pinot Blush.

Oven on. Himself is having a steak pie (courtesy of Sainsbury’s) with a tin of mushy peas and bread & butter. I’ve got Bigham’s mac ‘n’ cheese with baked tomatoes and broccoli. Not often we don’t eat the same but Himself isn’t a fan of pasta.

Football now for Himself ... Derby -v- West Ham.
I think it’s time I started a book on my Kindle!

Oh, you lovely, lovely grans. ❤️ Thank you for all the good wishes and the PM’s about my son. I feel as though I’m taking a lot out of the Kitchen right now, I need to pay something back in soon. The latest is that the dr’s have taken DS off the meds while they reassess things, either to change the dosage or use another drug. Apparently, it’s not uncommon for patients to require such changes, it’s trial and error. He is seeing them tomorrow.

Annsixty, yes, it’s hard to accept that something that makes you feel so ill is supposed to be for your benefit. Hellogirl my DS is usually a busy-busy kind of person, always doing something as he can’t sit still for long so fatigue is also hard on him.

Grannmarie for your brother. I remember from my school days that a friend’s older brother died similarly. There wasn’t much treatment available then and he was gone in a couple of weeks. So cruel.

Your poor friend, Soop. I hope her mother is improving now.

Naughtyneine maybe I’ve told you this before - we adore Somerset and had our honeymoon there. In November! Love kept us warm, hehe.

A quiet-ish day here. It was sunny and we went to the shops for a few bits and to pick up some thing things for dd1 and family. The baby has an eye infection and Hand, Foot and Mouth again (how many times can you get it - this is the third time this year!) and DD also has HF&M and a strep A throat infection. She’s got penicillin now so 🤞 she’ll pick up quickly.

Stay well, everyone! TOYA. XXX