An update on Frogmorton.

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  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,161
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thank you Toni and Lucy
    what was the food like ((((((((Toni and Lucy))))))))
    now rest if you can
    take care al
    joan xx
    take care
    joan xx
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,161
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thank you Toni and Lucy
    what was the food like ((((((((Toni and Lucy))))))))
    now rest if you can
    take care al
    joan xx the post said some one else had wrote I saw it was me up above and down below.
    take care
    joan xx
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,032
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thanks both :)

    Joan the food was lovely - I bet we've all put weight on!!

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    That's Lucy on a scooter you could hire them really easily everyone was using them able bodied or not. So inclusive.

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    Lucy dancing :) See she can't lift her Right arm up now. Still it brought tears to my eyes watching her :)


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    View from our room.

    Hope you can all see them ok

    Love

    Toni xxx
  • applerose
    applerose Member Posts: 3,621
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Great pictures. The scooters are a good idea for getting around. It must have been lovely seeing Lucy having a good time. And what a fantastic view. xx
    Christine
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,161
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thank you Toni and Lucy
    lovely photo's i'm pleased you enjoyed it.
    joan xx
    take care
    joan xx
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Aww they are lovely pics Toni,it will have done you all some good with everything thats going on...Lucy is a strong young lady..and will get there with you all behind her..now you got me blubbering...(())xx
    Love
    Barbara
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,161
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello Toni and Lucy
    I hope you have all had a good day.
    ((((((((Toni and Lucy))))))))
    joan xx
    take care
    joan xx
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,032
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thank you both yes a lovely day

    Sun shone all day here :)

    Lucy's gifts have started arriving for Dr Tim and the nurses....

    Love

    Toni xxx
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,161
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello Toni and Lucy
    I hope you all have a good day.
    (((((((((Toni and Lucy))))))))
    take care all
    joan xx
    take care
    joan xx
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh cant wait to see what gifts you have got Dr Tim and the nurses..I am sure they will be so pleased you have gone to the trouble...xx
    Love
    Barbara
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,032
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Great feedback from the Salon today about how Lucy is doing :)

    Obviously the worry is the pain in her shoulder and hip :(

    I will take you some photos of the pressies. They are chosen by Lucy and appropriate :)

    Love

    Toni xxx
  • applerose
    applerose Member Posts: 3,621
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Great to know that Lucy is doing well at the salon. I'm sure Dr Tim and the nurses will love the pressies. xx
    Christine
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,161
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello Toni and Lucy
    Lucy has done so well thanks to all you and Dr Tim.
    ((((((((Toni and Lucy))))))))
    have a good weekend all of you.
    joan xx
    take care
    joan xx
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,161
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello Toni and Lucy
    Toni I hope your neck pain is easing a bit.
    ((((((((Toni and Lucy))))))))
    take care all
    joan xx
    take care
    joan xx
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I cant wait to see the presents Toni...and good for Lucy doing well at the salon even with the pain ..she is such a trouper..and I hope that neck of yours is easing..(())xx
    Love
    Barbara
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,032
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Lucy and I will be busy finishing off her gifts this weekend ready for the 'big day' on Monday. Nurse Charlotte is busy making plans.....

    Can't wait (but still terrified!)

    Will try to get a photo of the last ever chemo. Oddly enough it's the same one as the first ever.

    Neck is much easier thanks Joan

    Love

    Toni xxx
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,161
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello Toni and Lucy
    good luck for Monday ((((((((Toni and Lucy))))))))
    have a good weekend
    take care all
    joan xx
    take care
    joan xx
  • applerose
    applerose Member Posts: 3,621
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Bet you've all got mixed feelings about Monday. The photo might look the same but it will be different. This one will be the last one. Glad your neck is on the mend. xx
    Christine
  • mig
    mig Member Posts: 7,154
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Toni,I saw it was Lucys last chemo tomorrow and lo and behold my computer popped up with a reminder which I had put in ,unfortunately it also reminded me our council tax bill was due.
    My family and I would like to wish Lucy all the best for tomorrow, "Way to go girl you can show us a thing or two" love from all the Migs. Mig
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,161
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello Toni and Lucy
    I cannot believe it's the last chemo tomorrow.
    you must all be very pleased and proud of Lucy.
    ((((((((all the best Toni and Lucy))))))))
    take care all
    joan xx
    take care
    joan xx
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,032
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh gosh! Don't set me off you lot!! :cry:

    Come on to post Lucy's thank you gifts

    Ok

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    Mug for Dr Tim (have scrubbed his name out incase of confidentiality issues)

    Back of mug

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  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,032
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Cuff links with stethoscopes on for Dr Tim he is a dapper dresser!

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    and the needle pens for the nurses - in respect of Lucy's needle phobia which they all suffered the consequences of!!

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    each nurse has their own individual message :)

    Love

    Toni xxx
  • Kitty
    Kitty Member Posts: 3,583
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Fantastic prezzies. I bet they will be treasured. My thoughts will be with you both. xx
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    "Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea." Robert A Heinlein

  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,032
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I thought you might like to read what I have put in my own thank you card:

    On 4th January 2016 Lucy arrived here, at the YPU, from Stafford Hospital.
    A blood test there had revealed cancer in her blood, she was 16 years and 3 weeks old.
    We didn’t get time to talk to family and friends, ‘pass Go’ or collect our £200!
    Lucy was put into bed 19 in a 4 bedded bay.
    It was to become her ‘home’ for weeks as she began induction for ALL.
    The staff and patients were to become our ‘family’ and friends.
    Everyone: from the Domestics, Ward Manager, Doctors, ( including Dr Sarah who always has a smile even though she never treated Lucy and patiently unlocks the door for us all!), Nurses, Student Nurses, Social Workers, Teacher and Youth Support staff plays their part in making this ward a genuinely special place.
    There is nothing more serious than cancer at any age, but as a teenager/young person it seems catastrophic. Not everyone recovers, but in spite of this fact the staff are able to create an atmosphere full of positivity as well as competency with a big chunk of humour thrown in for good measure.
    Lucy’s fear of needles was a bit of a challenge as was her anxiety about ‘hospitals’ full stop!
    It felt like everything that could go wrong did for her; infections, liver injury, terrifying seizures and severe sickness requiring medical support.
    In fact I think we must have spent the best part of 2014 in the YPU!
    I am so very, very grateful for everything every single one of you did to help Lucy through her treatment.
    I feel well-qualified to say I am lucky, not at all lucky to have had a child who had cancer, but so lucky she was treated here.
    Thank you all
    Toni Castle – Lucy Castle’s very proud Mum xxx

    The link below it the unit - bed 19 is the one with the red wall

    https://www.teenagecancertrust.org/get-help/how-we-can-help/our-units/queen-elizabeth-hospital-young-persons-unit

    You wonderful lot will have to wait for your thank you from me I am all cried out!!!

    :oops:
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh Toni what brilliant presents..very well chosen..and your letter..well..I will read the rest rest when I dry my eyes.. :cry: I couldn't put into words how very proud I am of both of you .. will be thinking about you tomorrow..(())xx
    Love
    Barbara

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