Raising the Spirits

Not just for me, but the turn in the weather must be a lift for everyone.

Having had mixed weather in Wales on the weekend I travelled back with my mother on Monday and it has improved tremendously.

It was good to get out from underneath everyone's feet yesterday and get back into the office.  The suggestion that the commute into London would be enjoyable might seem to be a bit of an oxymoron but with the sunshining and people feeling jolly it can be good just to get a change of environment.

The change in weather coincides with the end of the difficult period of the chemotherapy so it is a real boost and adds to the appreciation of all the good things there are.

On a slightly challenging note,  my daughter is having to be picked up from her school camp due to sickness.  This is not good on more than one front.  I haven't seen her since last Thursday and now I am going to have to leave the house so that I do not risk picking up infection.  I hope that she makes a quick recovery not only because I want her to be better, but because I miss her.

Whilst I was "in the smoke" yesterday I got my gym membership back on line.  I anticipate being in the office more over the coming weeks, especially after the cycle of chemo has finished and the immune system is getting back to normal.  The objective will be to get myself as a fit as possible before the operation, without overstreching myself.  There is a balance to be struck between looking after the immune system and preparing for a physical lay up and, as I get closer to the operation, the balance shifts further towards the respiritory.