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What a beautiful young lady! Wishing all of you the best in the new year. Merry Christmas!
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Thank you all for your kind comments. Merry Christmas and best wishes for the New Year to everyone.
Yes, she is quite the young lady these days - quite well-rounded and smart, but the last year's experiences have, in that respect, had some effect on her as well. We went shopping together yesterday for some last-minute presents, and took the opportunity for some driving practice as well. It was a lovely afternoon and it reminded me how fortunate I am to still have two lovely daughters.
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Merry Christmas and best wishes for the New Year to everyone.
Yes, she is quite the young lady these days - quite well-rounded and smart, but the last year's experiences have, in that respect, had some effect on her as well. We went shopping together yesterday for some last-minute presents, and took the opportunity for some driving practice as well. It was a lovely afternoon and it reminded me how fortunate I am to still have two lovely daughters.
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Merry Christmas and best wishes for the New Year to everyone. 
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And to you & yours Mate.
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Merry belated Christmas to you and yours as well, Patrick! So glad to see she's doing well!
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Thank you for such wonderful remarks and thoughts. She's finished secondary school, working part-time, driving practice as my chauffeur :laughing: and doing very well too :thumbsup: I might add! Just four instalments of Chemo- left! We're cautiously optimistic, all appears very encouraging, but the war isn't won yet.
May the New Year bring more good news. :thumbsup:
Best Wishes to All and their families for the New Year - I truly hope it is the Very Best year yet. :thumbsup: Cheers! :drink:
May the New Year bring more good news. :thumbsup:
Best Wishes to All and their families for the New Year - I truly hope it is the Very Best year yet.
:thumbsup: Cheers! :drink:
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Hey, time for another update!
Last Saturday was exactly one year after Jenny's operation ..... what a totally different frame of mind we're in this year, compared to last year!
One year ago we all were so nervous and worried about the future. This year she's a picture of health again!
She had a high-resolution MRI scan yesterday and the result was ... no visible evidence of any regrowth! :thumbsup:
Her last instalment of chemo- tablets also resulted in very little reaction - seems to be a further reduction. Three lots to go!
We were advised her learner's permit is definitely re-instated, so I registered her car and she's thrilled to be driving her own car - a Mercedes Benz of course - although being only an A170 it's hardly a bitumen-burner. But it is a great little vehicle, a real girl's car, bright red, 2-door hatchback, and although she's usually quite humble, it gives her a little style when she's on the road. :laughing: She has also had a couple driving lessons with a qualified instructor, who says Jenny is one of the most natural drivers she's ever taught .... maybe those hours on the mower were a real help!
When she has time, it's some part-time work, some skating training, or a little coaching for a couple of younger skaters.
We remain optimistic and we hope that with the help of all your positive vibes her recovery continues, and also that she stays as positive about life as she has been until now. :drink:
Last Saturday was exactly one year after Jenny's operation ..... what a totally different frame of mind we're in this year, compared to last year!
One year ago we all were so nervous and worried about the future. This year she's a picture of health again!
She had a high-resolution MRI scan yesterday and the result was ... no visible evidence of any regrowth! :thumbsup:
Her last instalment of chemo- tablets also resulted in very little reaction - seems to be a further reduction. Three lots to go!
We were advised her learner's permit is definitely re-instated, so I registered her car and she's thrilled to be driving her own car - a Mercedes Benz of course - although being only an A170 it's hardly a bitumen-burner. But it is a great little vehicle, a real girl's car, bright red, 2-door hatchback,
and although she's usually quite humble, it gives her a little style when she's on the road. :laughing: She has also had a couple driving lessons with a qualified instructor, who says Jenny is one of the most natural drivers she's ever taught .... maybe those hours on the mower were a real help! When she has time, it's some part-time work, some skating training, or a little coaching for a couple of younger skaters.
We remain optimistic and we hope that with the help of all your positive vibes her recovery continues, and also that she stays as positive about life as she has been until now. :drink:
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Well time has flown by and I can't believe it's been well over two months since our last update!
Again, I'm thrilled to report all news is good. :thumbsup: She has well and truly exceeded the 100 hours driving under the supervision and instruction of a licensed driver - mostly my wife on their way to skating training and related trips ... and maybe just a little shopping here and there! She has booked her test on May 8th.
She has one last instalment of chemo - that's next week, then it's "all appears Ok, but watch out for trouble" mode.
The best news is ..... we currently have what is known as the British Commonwealth Games being held mostly within 100km or so from here. They wind up with a Closing Ceremony this Sunday night. This includes acts and performances similar to the Opening Ceremony, but is generally on a bit smaller scale and not as long an event. However, I will undoubtedly find it much more interesting because ........... Jenny and another skater from her club are included in an event during the ceremony! They are supporting other artists and local stars - I'm not privy to much more than that because they have been sworn to secrecy :laughing: and won't tell me!
So ..... we all will just have to watch and find out what's in store for us! Just hope it doesn't rain, because they just cannot perform their routine on a wet floor. We need dry weather! It begins (at least the television coverage begins) at 8.15pm AEST time. How that converts to anyone overseas local time I have no idea! However, it may be live-streamed by the GOLDOC or Comm Games website, or uploaded at some stage.
I'll try to upload a clip somehow - not sure I can but I'll try though.
Keep up the good vibes ..... they've certainly been working!
Again, I'm thrilled to report all news is good. :thumbsup: She has well and truly exceeded the 100 hours driving under the supervision and instruction of a licensed driver - mostly my wife on their way to skating training and related trips ... and maybe just a little shopping here and there!
She has booked her test on May 8th.She has one last instalment of chemo - that's next week, then it's "all appears Ok, but watch out for trouble" mode.
The best news is ..... we currently have what is known as the British Commonwealth Games being held mostly within 100km or so from here. They wind up with a Closing Ceremony this Sunday night. This includes acts and performances similar to the Opening Ceremony, but is generally on a bit smaller scale and not as long an event. However, I will undoubtedly find it much more interesting because ........... Jenny and another skater from her club are included in an event during the ceremony!
They are supporting other artists and local stars - I'm not privy to much more than that because they have been sworn to secrecy :laughing: and won't tell me! So ..... we all will just have to watch and find out what's in store for us! Just hope it doesn't rain, because they just cannot perform their routine on a wet floor. We need dry weather! It begins (at least the television coverage begins) at 8.15pm AEST time. How that converts to anyone overseas local time I have no idea! However, it may be live-streamed by the GOLDOC or Comm Games website, or uploaded at some stage.
I'll try to upload a clip somehow - not sure I can but I'll try though.
Keep up the good vibes ..... they've certainly been working!