26 August – Fairford

We continue our very quiet life. Gerry continues to recover well from his surgery but the underlying cause of the problem has now been identified as Follicular Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.  Blood tests, a bone marrow biopsy and a CT scans have followed the diagnosis and an appointment made for 17th September to get the results.  A decision will be made at that time whether to embark on a course of treatment or to wait and see.  The wait and see approach is considered to be the better way forward.

Annie’s recovery from her knee operation also continues and although the knee is still very painful at times she is definitely more mobile.

The month has seen several day trips and an over night stay in Dorset – all low key and far from strenuous.  That said Gerry’s strength is returning (as is his weight) and Annie has been able to climb a couple of stiles encountered on our walks.  We have managed trips to several National Trust properties including Great Chalfield Manor and Hanbury Hall  as well as a visit to the Fairford Traction Engine Rally which is now held at a farm near Poulton.  The weather was kind for the rally and it was really nice to get out and see the old engines, and soak up the atmosphere.

 

We also enjoyed a visit from the Jenny and the Children.  As usual the children seemed to thoroughly enjoy themselves and Annie’s choice of craft projects went down very well.  Each had a ceramic money box that needed decorating!