WW1: Experiences of an English Soldier: 28th June

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From 1st March 1918 the leap year in 2008 takes the synchronicity of the days and dates away. Decision: I will publish letters a day in advance so that the days of the week coincide, rather than the date.

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Good luck! Comments most welcome. BL

28th June - Good News At Last

Dad saw his consultant today and was told some excellent news.....according to the specialist, dad's tumour has not shrunk....it's gone altogether!

This means that his weakness and lack of balance, as well as other symptoms are all due to damage from the steriods and biopsy and therefore will get better with lots of physio. More importantly, without the tumour he won't get any worse so from here on up, the only way is up!

I'm so happy right now, if a little emotional so forgive me for the short message!

x

18 comments:

Anonymous said...: Can't keep a good Lamin down ! Best wishes to you all !; June 28, 2012
Janell said...: This is the best news I've heard in a very long time, Catherine. Joy & Best Wishes go out to you, Bill, and all who love you. I'll be waiting for the next time you can write to us.; June 29, 2012
walkingstick said...: Awesome!!! So happy for Bill and you and the rest of the family!; June 29, 2012
Helen said...: Great news, life awaits!; June 29, 2012
TyauvinOn said...: Fantastic News - Best wishes and encouragement for the physio.

Jim; June 30, 2012
Anonymous said...: What wonderful news. My very best wishes to Bill and to you and all of your family.; June 30, 2012
Anonymous said...: Brilliant news - Just plain brilliant! Now when's the next book due?!
Onward!
Paul - New Zealand; July 02, 2012
Anonymous said...: HUZZAH!!!; July 02, 2012
David in SK, Canada said...: Wonderful!

I am so happy for all of you! :); July 02, 2012
Dieter Finzen said...: PERFECT NEWS !

all the best!

dieter; July 08, 2012
Dieter Finzen said...: PERFECT!

all the best wishes

dieter from germany; July 08, 2012
Anonymous said...: Hooray!; July 10, 2012
Anonymous said...: This is the best of news!! After all this time with Bill and Harry,
you almost seem like friends even though we have never met,
and your illness made me very sad.

Thanks for letting us know!

Best wishes, Erika, from Sweden; July 11, 2012
Anonymous said...: The best news, so pleased for you all!; July 11, 2012
Linda H-F said...: Work hard, Bill.... we hope to hear from you soon!!! Such wonderful news. Thank you so much, Catherine, for sharing with us.... and yes, I WILL check out your food blog (mentioned in previous post!); July 12, 2012
Rocco said...: Ciao dear Bill (and Catherine),
Fulvia, Verena, Margherita, Federico and I are very happy and hopeful for you. My mother (90th birthday this month!) remembers you very well and she asks me how things are going with your "AMICO INGLESE".
Have you realized that in a couple of years it will be the 100 years anniversary of the great war?
Ok, "TAXI WITH CAUTION" we said in the Control Tower, but with all the caution of this world I and my family would like to imagine a re-enactment in Mogliano Veneto with you (and Catherine or anyone else).
Best wishes for the moment and we hope to have better and better news from you. My gmail address is still working.....CIAO
Rocco; July 30, 2012
peter said...: Haven't been following the blog so closely recently Catherine so missed this fantastic news.So happy for all of you. Very best wishes Peter Bartlett; August 12, 2012
Dana from Michigan said...: Missed this news but it's wonderful to hear! Best wishes that all continues to go well and your dad recovers quickly!; August 20, 2012