The weekend

Friday 03.02.2017 - Mums move to her new home happened today everyone available lent a helping hand and the move went reasonably smoothly with mum fairly settled in and comfortable by 5pm. Went home exhausted but pleased that I was able to help too - maybe not quite as much as everyone else but none the less I helped!
Saturday 04.02.2017 - Today didn't start too well - as I have already mentioned in my blogs my hair has been falling out rapidly since Tuesday 31.01.2017 - today was no different, I got in the shower as usual but when I finished showering and started to clear the plug hole strainer of hair I started to cry, I suddenly felt that I really did not want to be clearing hair from the plug hole any more, I didn't want to feel strands of hair falling down my face and body any more and I certainly didn't want to be crying about it ever again. Sam came into the bathroom to see what was wrong and I told her, she held me tight and I said I wanted her and Reno to help me shave my head today - it had to be today - I needed to move on from this upsetting situation. Decision made we told Reno as soon as he came back from helping my mum with the electrics in her new home. At 2.15 I sat in the conservatory ready, Sam held both my hands and Reno started to cut my hair to an eighth of an inch - I decided not to shave it because my head was feeling quite tender from hair loss. I felt very emotional but I knew that it had to be done and I had to get past this thing that was upsetting me, I needed to move on. So in ten minutes the deed was done and I went for a shower - wow - the best shower in a few days! I realise that it must have been a very difficult thing for Reno to do for me and for Sam to witness but somehow because we were all together we gained strength from each other - they are truly amazing and I love them both so much.
I felt so different now and got myself ready to meet Sams friends who we were taking bowling and for a meal to celebrate Sams birthday, I even managed to tie my bandana scarf first time - it's really pretty - I called Sam to ask her how I looked - 'Mum' she said 'you look beautiful!' 'Of course you are beautiful' said Reno 'you are my wife.'
We had a really great time together and as we walked along the waterfront to pizza express I felt great!
Sunday 05.02.2017 - Sam's 17th birthday! Where has the time gone! After spending time with Sam opening her presents and cards I went to church - I need to top up my faith now and again! Seriously I look forward to seeing everyone I meet at church on a Sunday and I am thankful for all their prayers.
When I got home Reno had sorted dinner and then I baked sausage rolls and prepared a few other nibbles ready for family to visit Sam during the afternoon and evening, I wanted today to be all about Sam - and I think we achieved that as far as possible. It was great to have a family gathering and catching up with each other. My sister in law, Sam and my  sister Anita all pledged to do the Race for Life on 25th June for Cancer Research, also my sister June is doing a 10K walk to raise money for the same cause - How wonderful are they? Such a great way to show their support. I love them all to bits! All in all its been a great weekend! I'm ready for work tomorrow!
Monday 06.02.2017 - Been to have my blood tested today ready for chemotherapy tomorrow. Went to work as planned. The hospital rang to say that I have an ultra sound scan booked for March 2nd to see if my tumour is shrinking - I will have had three lots of chemotherapy by then so fingers crossed! Sam had her first driving lesson today! It appears all went well! Spent a quiet evening together - Reno returns to work tomorrow - its going to feel really strange not having him around.