Happy New Year to everyone!

After my last blog I had a scan and it turns out the tumour was growing again on the side it had been removed from! Can you believe it. Anyway I had to wait a month and have another scan and it was still growing! So I had to have another operation. Just as big as the last one - but this time cut vertically instead of horizontally. I felt like I had been kicked in the stomach by a horse. The thing that never ceases to amaze me is how quickly the body repairs itself. It is now about 2 and a half months since my operation and I am about 100% better.

The children went to stay with my Dad and Sister whilst I was in hospital. Their dad had since bought a houseboat in Manchester and I still didn't trust him very much. Anyway the kids had a great time and had halloween down there. My Dad was very concerned as he was also off to Australia in November and wanted to be sure I was good before he left.

Dad and Jackie (his wife -my mum passes away 21 years ago after developing ovarian cancer). It is very hot out there and although they have done all the touristy things they are finding it hard going.

Children had a good Christmas - well my daughter did anyway - she got what she wanted - but little one was bit disappointed - as I don't think he got all he wanted! But it was his birthday at the begining of December and he had lots of spiderman things and a party - so he had a fantastic day that day!

Their dad has since discovered that buying a houseboat was maybe not one of his best descions and is now trying to sell it. He has no money and is therefore not contributing to the up keep of the children - but to be honest I didn't really expect that. It was more unexpected when he paid maintance for the first 3 months when we moved into our new house.

House is still good and is a happy place and hope to spend a long time here. Neighbours are good - but I still haven't quite worked out the politics of the close - and am trying to stay out of that side of things.

See ya

Have fun

Live long and Prosper