How much things can change in just 24 hours (or so)......

Yesterday was a pleasant Autumn day with long periods of warming sun in West Gippsland
Today is a cold wet windy and (wonderfully) miserable day (still in West Gippsland)

Yesterday we were surrounded by our kids and partners on the last day of our annual family holiday
Today we are alone again as 4 have returned to Darwin and 2 have returned to work

Yesterday at midday we were sitting in the Harvest Kitchen in Jindivik enjoying a gourmet lunch
Today at midday we were at home still in our pajamas (but enjoying our second coffee of the day)

Yesterday Sue was still in considerable pain and barely functional for much of the day
Today Sue's pain is much better controlled (thanks to a change to Morphine as her base pain medication)

Yesterday the prospect of travel back to Darwin (2 hour car ride to airport then check-in, four hour flight etc) was overwhelming
Today all things seem manageable!

Yesterday God was sovereign and his love and care for us all was well evident
Today that hasn't changed at all!!

Wednesday's chemotherapy treatment was 'as expected'. Anticipating the possibility/likelihood of further days of debilitating pain, we decided to opt for the District Nurse to come and remove the chemo pump this afternoon rather than making a 60+ minute trip back to the Cancer Care Centre. As I write, Sue is sitting up, knitting, joking, talking, engaged and looking pretty darn good. How embarrassing! I have asked her to try and look a little more frail and distressed again when the nurse comes!!

UPDATE: They got Sue's name correct this time (evidence below) so we thought we had finally cracked it - then the doctor called her Susannah! What is it that is so hard?  The now constant refrain to all is "Just call me Sue!"

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