Post Treatment: Week 11
Have had a really enjoyable Christmas. Both our sons were with us for a few days, as well as mother-in-law. Definitely an improvement on last Christmas – of which I can remember very little except the discomfort of Bell’s Palsy on top of the treatment. I felt particular pleasure in having those few days with our sons, bringing back memories of family Christmases when they were young.
Christmas Day was an agreeably chaotic day, in the usual Christmassy way. We made a short video greeting from of all us which we sent to relatives in Spain and Canada – and got similar in reply. (You too can check out our Metcalfe family Christmas greeting) Christmas dinner was skilfully planned and cooked by Carol – no mean feat considering the different likes and dislikes and dietary requirements of the five of us. Some friends came in later and a marathon game of Monopoly went on till the early hours. Surprising that mother in law was able to cope with the rowdy joking, occasional language and naughty conversational innuendo facilitated by the array of Christmas cocktails served up by Phil. Perhaps not wearing her hearing aid helped make it tolerable.
Two days of unrestrained Christmas nibbles such as chocolates, mixed nuts and Christmas pudding plus two exceptionally late nights did take their toll on me – I felt fatigued and bloated yesterday. Or I had a one day flu bug – but I suspect the former. I was going to say ‘it was worth it’ as I did enjoy it all, but more sensibly it serves as another opportunity to recognise that although I feel better there are still limitations to how much my system can cope with at this stage. Next time, the trick will be to remember while I’m having a good time - be sensible and don’t overdo it.
Ben and I spent some time planning developments for the Forum and he’s now working on the programming and technical stuff. More on that to follow…
December 28th, 2005 at 12:09 am
Hi Ron,
Merry Christmas! Wonderful to hear that you had such a fun time, with family, food and late night monopoly! I too am suffering from overdose of chocolate, turkey, stuffing and gravy, however, suspect that return to work tomorrow will re-invigorate me.
Your self-cautionary view of sensibility and limitation are brilliant, not just for those who are infected, on treatment, or recovering from treatment, but for getting on with life generally. Moderation serves well under most conditions. Sometimes we get pushed too far, or push ourselves to far, in one direction or another. Balance is a nice thing.
Looking forward to hearing what’s up for the forum - absolutely amazing how it has grown and developed over the last few months. What you’ve created is reaching so many people.
Take care Ron. Hope your new year brings health and happiness. Sue
December 29th, 2005 at 5:40 pm
Hi Ron
Have a great year in 2006 - glad to hear you sounding a more positive note.
Best wishes
Jeremy