A slow day

Today has been a slow day. My neutrophils are low, and both Nige and Patrick cancelled their planned visits due to sore throats and sniffels. A bit sad, but I think it is for the best. Nige is a charming professional golfer, and was at one time "Hertfordshire's leading left handed professional", at least that's what it said on a writing block he once gave us:) (sorry Nige, but that slogan will never die). They both called for a chat on the phone though, which was some compensation.

I spent most of the day reading "Pandora's Star", it has taken a while to get into it but I am finally enjoying it (it is a hard-core Sci-Fi epic and I will write a review when done).

I moved on from the ridiculously hard Times crossword to the next one in the book, and crashed and burned again! One clue only is filled in. I have high hopes that Rose will rescue me tomorrow. I used to be good at crosswords ...

In the evening Marilyn stopped by again, which was very much appreciated. She did not stay long, but left me a copy of the Standard, so now I have an easy crossword to give me back some self-respect!

On the treatment front, my liver function returned to normal today, so I was given a Glivec (Imatinib) tablet, which is effective for PH+ ALL (as I think I have blogged before). I feel a bit more tired and sick than earlier in the week, but I guess this is to be expected. They gave me an extra anti-sickness tab,and that perked me up a bit.

I find my mind wandering to philosophical questions; I think that one must have a reason for living over and above just ... living. Certainly I do! Since my short term goal is really just that, it makes life a little colourless. Gosh, how maudlin! When I get through this Rose and I will revisit South Africa, and once again sample the delights of Franschhoek, Stellenbosch and the surrounding areas - reason enough for me eh!


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