Comments on: Day 99 – Friday 5th August

By: vdfromboro

vdfromboro — Sat, 06 Aug 2005 11:42:00 +0000

Karen,
what a star you are. I was at Alans last Sunday – family lunch. I showed Irene the web site and she was thrilled to see the pictures of you standing. With Irenes face two inches from the computer screen (why I bothered buying those glasses for her, I don’t know) she just kept saying:
“Oh look at her” Well myself and our Karen would have done but we could only see the back of Irene’s head.
“Oh doesn’t she look wonderful”
“Oh she’s so brave”
“Oh well, that’s marvellous, isn’t it”
All of which, we totally agree with.
She was so enthralled with the web site and kept saying “Whats that say” (I swear she’s blind) Jack just kept saying “Nanna JUST read it”. There was loads more “Ohs” of affection. Even though I’ve told her all about the web site, she was just simply enthralled to see it and the pictures of you. The continued “Ohs” of affection were for David.
“Oh well, isn’t he JUST marvellous”
“Hey there’s not meny men that would do all of that”
“And he VISITS EVERYDAY!” (She knows that already but it was just seeing the web site that bowled her over).
Yet again, we all agree with Irene’s comments – Dp you are great too.
I have a printer at home but its not connected to my lap top – why, cos I can’t be arsed to figure it out. Its a bit like my new DVD player Dad bought for me (actually he saved up tokens out of the Daily Express for it but thats by the by) its still not connected to the telly. I did have a very old DVD player (given to my and installed by Phil) which I unplugged to plug in the new posh slim line version, but some how I don’t seem to have enough plug sockets for the scratch lead (or whatever you call it). Any way thats a very long winded way of telling you about Irenes amazement that I would be able to print the picture of you standing. She said, “Can you really”, “Well isn’t that amazing”. “Who took the pictures?” David did. “Well isn’t he good, blah, blah” “Keith look at this!” I print the picture, only to discover Alans ran out of some colour cartridges and picture simply printed in shades of red only. Alan said he’d print some when he’d got some new cartridges, “Oh no” she said “this is fine” and lovingly folded the paper and put it in her bag! We all dispair, I swear she’s colour blind as well.
Everyone was thrilled at your achievements (me included of course) well done. And yes there will be days when you don’t feel up to it, but ride the wave and wait for the next day. What a massive effort you have made! Things going slowly at this end. I will pop another letter in the post. Jane rang to say you’d got the last one, it was good to hear from her, I’ve been thinking about her and all this horrible summer weather. I didn’t realise she was away for so long.
It’s good to see we have another blogging convert, I presume its your Yvonne? Our Karen’s away in Bruge, with Roys two boys. She’s rarely here these days. Anyway, will write soon. Take care, keep your chin up.
Lots of love,
Veronica
XXX

By: Titter's

Titter's — Sat, 06 Aug 2005 11:35:00 +0000

hey well done the team……and of course the star herself….
kp 3 stands in one day, most people would have stopped at 2 when the sickness came on…oh but not kp…this shows us all the determination,strength,patience and sheer bloody minded-ness you have not to mention the ability to rip a pinny or two……lol…well done hun, were all so proud of you….

am off on my holidays tomorrow carnt wait….just one more shift left…will send a postcard or two just to keep you updated and will text ofcourse……

when i get back will be in to see you as soon as can be arranged…..
keep smileing hun and YOU GO GIRL….. we’l have to get you some trainer’s befor long (with go-faster stripes of course)lol…(hummm wonder if dunlop do go-faster????)…lol

and next time david tries to move ya leg into the old lotus postition try clobbering him with a wet sponge…lol…then again maybe not.. it may just turn into a water fight…..mind it could be fun too…lol

ok love keep up the great work and see ya soon..lots of love
debsxxxxx

By: margo

margo — Fri, 05 Aug 2005 21:05:00 +0000

Great news Karen that you are back on form, (didnt I tell you David)
Sounds like you had a great day with your physio standing 3 times is smashing and this bath lark seems to be getting good as well. Who would have thought even 2 weeks ago that you would be taking baths, standing up, going home for tea. Just shows what determination can do and you have shown everyone Karen. Well done kid, keep up the good work everyone Margo

By: Steph

Steph — Fri, 05 Aug 2005 20:26:00 +0000

Hi Karen
Just want to say it was great to get a text from you the other day.
Hopefully I’ll be in to see you soon, but with the summer holidays it’s hard to find babysitters. Is weekends ok to come visit you? I don’t want to intrude when other people can only make it then.

Karen your strength and determination is amazing, you will get through this and come out the other side smiling as usual!
Everyone at work reads the blog wondering how you’re getting on, we’re all thinking of you, though I don’t think they can compete with Deb’s and Lydia when it comes to blogging!!

I’m thinking of you Karen, just keep smiling, keep laughing.
Lots of love Steph xxx

By: yvonne

yvonne — Fri, 05 Aug 2005 20:19:00 +0000

this is all great stuff well done,very proud of you love yvonne
always knew you would do itxx