A NEW BEGINNING!!!

Scott decided that he had to spend the last 2 nights of 2009 in hospital. At least it was Sutherland so we didn't need to to travel too far to visit him. Only a minor complication, hopefully not related to the BMT!

2010 is now almost here and we hope it brings a new beginning for us. All of Scott's blood results are looking good as we enter the new decade.

A CHRISTMAS REFLECTION

I forgot to buy the Christmas serviettes and the bon bons, and we didn't get to put up the Christmas lights but our gift to each other was to all be here on Christmas morning opening a few presents.

There were many times when I didn't think we would make it to this day but we have and things can only improve in 2010.

View the slideshow to see our year - the highs and the lows and to see how far we have come.

Happy Christmas to everyone and on this day be grateful for the most important things we all take for granted until it is taken away from us - our health, our families and our friends!!

DECEMBER 22ND SCOTT IS HOME

After nearly a year in hospital, Scott is home for Christmas and hopefully for good. He is still very tired but this should improve as time goes on. We have to encourage him to eat - usually not a problem at this time of the year. After all the excitement of the previous week, we are looking forward to a restful Christmas and a much better 2010!!

JESSICA'S GRADUATION

It was a big effort, but it was worth it!! Getting up at 4.30 to pick up Scott at St Vincent's, breakfast at Sans Souci Macdonalds, driving down to Wollongong and then back to St Vincent's!! What else can I say other than how proud Scott and I are of our children and their achievements in a very difficult year for all of us!!

IAN'S AWARD - ADF FOR LEADERSHIP

Ian was one of the speakers at the Presentation Day Assembly on Tuesday 15th December 2009 and also one of the Award Winners

SIBLING ACHIEVEMENTS

There have been many occasions this year when I have wanted to erase 2009 forever from my life, but there have been some high points and two of these will occur next week, recognising the achievements of both Jessica and Ian. Despite the disruptions to our life this year, both our wonderful children have managed to achieve at a very high level.

Jessica will be graduating next Wednesday at the University of Wollongong with a Bachelor of Nursing and today we found out that Ian will be receiving the prestigious ADF Award for Leadership at the annual Presentation Day at Woolooware High School.

To find out more about these awards, follow the links.

11TH DECEMBER SCOTTS IMPROVING

Santa is getting fit for Christmas and Scott is also trying to regain some weight and fitness while back in St Vincent's. Due to all the medications Scott is going through a hard time at the moment but once the doctors find the right combination he should be able to go home for Christmas and we can all put this year behind us.

SCOTT IS BACK IN HOSPITAL

Scott is still battling an infection. He is in Sutherland Hospital at the moment waiting for a bed at St Vincnet's. He is in good spirits and all the blood tests and X rays have come back negative, but he is losing weight again so will need some type of rehabilitation when the treatment finishes.

GREAT NEWS FOR JESSICA

This week Jessica found out that she had passed her final exams!! We are all so proud of her!! She has achieved this despite dealing with her father's illness and the disruption we have had to an otherwise normal family life.
CONGRATULATIONS JESSICA!!