Good news and crossed fingers

Andy's dad is taking tentative steps now which is great news. He seems to think he can run a marathon tomorrow(!) but he is getting stronger every day. We're making plans to bring him home in the next few days, where he can hopefully get some uninterrupted sleep and home visits from the physio. The results from the biopsy should be in next week - the oncologist seems to think that the tumour is benign but the surgeon isn't convinced.

A long road ahead but it seems brighter this week

thanks to you all for all your kind thoughts and messages - the petrie-scotherns really appreciate all your support

xx

update

dear all

thanks for all your texts yesterday - sorry I haven't had a chance to answer them yet.

Well, the operation went well and the metal plate is in. The surgeon managed to remove most of the tumour, which has been sent for investigation. He said that in his experience it is likely to be malignant but it may take up to 20 days before they can confirm anything. The oncologist is coming to see Graham today.

They are going to try to get him up and about today - from the bed to the chair and perhaps even a walk, depending on how things go. He's regaining some feeling and movement in his legs, which is a good sign. And, he finally managed to get some sleep! yay!

We are back !

We arrived home safe and sound this morning having had a wonderful time. Totally relaxed but perhaps some liver damage !!

needing positive thoughts......

dear all

as you probably know, andy's dad has been in hospital. Turns out he has a tumour on his spine, which has caused some nerve damage. He's going to have an operation on tuesday to put a metal plate into his spine to release the nerve and to check out the tumour as well as any nerve damage. The doc says there's a 70% chance he will be able to walk after, which is pretty positive I think. All prayers and happy thoughts would be most welcome.

I'll update you after tuesday

M

course choices for S6

if i get my 5 highers this year then..

higher business management and german
advanced chemistry and music

Also, went to careers convention at school and decided i don't really fancy studying law anymore.
Accountany, business and german at edinburgh?
Thoughts?

Bethan xxx

bathroom blues

i'm off out to look for a new bathroom! first we had a leak through the ceiling, from the overflow on the cold water tank in the loft and then (the same day actually!) we noticed a damp patch on the stair wall and water dripping into the understairs toilet. The overflow pipe from our toilet is also leaking. Sigh! I booked two plumbers and they BOTH turned up! Go figure!

Any design concepts most welcome.....

hope you all are well

What a star!

Just to let you know that dad is like a child waiting for santa. He has ants in his pant, so exceited See you when we get home missing you all already
Mum XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Cheerio

We are all packed and ready to go. We are just waiting for the Taxi to take us to Glasgow airport.
We are off to spend your inheritance !!!!!!!!!!

TRIAO !