... my incredible husband, for his broad shoulders, willingness to do whatever it takes and ability to step up like no-one I know
... Mum and Dad for their cheerful, practical help and not falling apart in response to the fact that their child is experiencing this while they are at a distance (I'm not sure that I'd do so well). And also - so importantly - for giving me the courage, humour and resilience I have discovered in myself since this story began
... Mim, who drops everything to help without blinking
... Jules who was drove me to my first appointment with the surgeon and was right there when I got The News - tough gig
... Nic in Melbourne, who is my angel and has sent me her gorgeous wig. And The Girls...
... all friends who have phoned and emailed their support, and also those who haven't because they know I just need to get on with everyday life as well
... my colleagues at MBF for supporting me in my rather bizarre recent work patterns
... Kathryn, who has done so much phoning to bring people up to speed, and I know that you really don't have the time to spare
... my big cousin Kerry, who is always funny and supportive despite having so much to deal with in your own world
... Nicola and Alison - more big cousins still looking out for me
... Jeni who was important in making me aware enough to catch this thing early
... Dr Kylie Snook who got the bastard out!
... Catherine and Adrian who straight away had Bill for a sleepover when I was last in hospital... and for all of the other sleepovers which will follow
... Michelle who taught me how to make Medicare work so that we don't bankrupt ourselves
... Lisa and Gareth and Suz for dropping by and making me laugh
... Nic, Neil and Denise, Jay, Mandy, Melissa, John, Dimity for sharing their stories, their hope, their experience
... Gill for having our get-together at her house when I couldn't do the beach DESPITE three children, including a newborn, and also Kay and Bec for being so willing to catch up wherever I wanted to
... Dr G for referring me to the right people at the right time
... Fran Boyle who is a legend in whom I trust
... Clare who just gets me, gets it, and acts on it, and is so amazing
... Dimity who is reaching out to someone she doesn't know from Adam. Eve, maybe.
... Joelle for sending me treats to cheer me up (I am utterly cheered)
... Jacqui and Pete, Angela and Stuart, Bec and David, Kate and Michael for offers of help with the boys. Sleepovers will definitely help in the new year when treatment kicks in, and we'll be in touch
... Sarah D who knows I should be meditating and doing yoga but doesn't tell me off when I can't be bothered
... Rita who made sure we are insured and sent me a small rainforest
... Sarah G - ever the recruitment consultant - who is putting me in touch with exactly the right people
... Neil who has popped back into my life right when it counts
... Sally Schmidt for stepping up to help with my hair (sounds silly but it is so on my mind)
I have been warned by a couple of people that a few friends would let me down and would turn their backs on me. So far no duds! You are all wonderful and I am honoured to have you with me.
xxx Kathy
... Mim, who drops everything to help without blinking
... Jules who was drove me to my first appointment with the surgeon and was right there when I got The News - tough gig
... Nic in Melbourne, who is my angel and has sent me her gorgeous wig. And The Girls...
... all friends who have phoned and emailed their support, and also those who haven't because they know I just need to get on with everyday life as well
... my colleagues at MBF for supporting me in my rather bizarre recent work patterns
... Kathryn, who has done so much phoning to bring people up to speed, and I know that you really don't have the time to spare
... my big cousin Kerry, who is always funny and supportive despite having so much to deal with in your own world
... Nicola and Alison - more big cousins still looking out for me
... Jeni who was important in making me aware enough to catch this thing early
... Dr Kylie Snook who got the bastard out!
... Catherine and Adrian who straight away had Bill for a sleepover when I was last in hospital... and for all of the other sleepovers which will follow
... Michelle who taught me how to make Medicare work so that we don't bankrupt ourselves
... Lisa and Gareth and Suz for dropping by and making me laugh
... Nic, Neil and Denise, Jay, Mandy, Melissa, John, Dimity for sharing their stories, their hope, their experience
... Gill for having our get-together at her house when I couldn't do the beach DESPITE three children, including a newborn, and also Kay and Bec for being so willing to catch up wherever I wanted to
... Dr G for referring me to the right people at the right time
... Fran Boyle who is a legend in whom I trust
... Clare who just gets me, gets it, and acts on it, and is so amazing
... Dimity who is reaching out to someone she doesn't know from Adam. Eve, maybe.
... Joelle for sending me treats to cheer me up (I am utterly cheered)
... Jacqui and Pete, Angela and Stuart, Bec and David, Kate and Michael for offers of help with the boys. Sleepovers will definitely help in the new year when treatment kicks in, and we'll be in touch
... Sarah D who knows I should be meditating and doing yoga but doesn't tell me off when I can't be bothered
... Rita who made sure we are insured and sent me a small rainforest
... Sarah G - ever the recruitment consultant - who is putting me in touch with exactly the right people
... Neil who has popped back into my life right when it counts
... Sally Schmidt for stepping up to help with my hair (sounds silly but it is so on my mind)
I have been warned by a couple of people that a few friends would let me down and would turn their backs on me. So far no duds! You are all wonderful and I am honoured to have you with me.
xxx Kathy
Sounds like you have been blessed with wonderful friends :-) You deserve them.
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