Re-admission

14 February 2011

Hi Dad,

Well you're back in hospital. Looks like you're gonna be spending a lot of time in there huh.

Sounds like you had a productive 24 hours at home. You were typical you - fixing things. I was so sorry you had to go home and shoot your old heading dog Gus. I should have done it for you, but I didn't have time to get out home to sort it out before you did. At least there's no more pain for him now.

I caught up with you today between classes. It was my first day of Tech today, and I'm surprised at the low work load they put on while I'm actually there, but are keen to put 35+ hours worth of work for me while I'm at home.... I guess I'll find a way to get my 'home' work done between classes. But for today it was a nice chance to walk up to the hospital in the sun and sit with you for an hour.

You looked 'puffy' today. I'm not sure what in particular was swollen, you just definitely looked puffy around the midsection. It must be where you liver's blown up. You still look good considering though, a wee bit tired but still happy to chat and joke with me.

I really liked the plan your making to be around for Lucy's first day of school. A five year plan for a man who's been given two.  Your courage and determination in fighting this is mind blowing Dad, I really am very very proud of you.

Who knows, Lucy's first day of school is still 5 years away, and god only knows what amazing medical advances could be made by then.

You sounded really positive today Dad, you have no idea how comforting it is when I'm still struggling to come to grips with the fact that you're terminally ill. Your call at tea time to say they'd finally finished the relentless testing and were going to kick off the chemo tomorrow was good to hear too. The sooner they start hitting the bastard the better, the faster they start chemo the faster they can start shrinking those tumours, it can only be a good thing if it's going to buy us all some more time together.

Time has never been so precious

Love you  heaps Dad, we'll talk soon xoxo