Sunday

Wow, what a busy weekend. So good to have Andrew home and he too is happy to be home. Friday night we picked Andrew up about 7pm. and after instructions from pharmacists etc. it was home for a weekend of rest. Hospitals are not really restful places, even in isolation units. Friday night was also the wrap up party for my Ironteam. I tell you, Team in Training is the greatest organisation. We have made so many wonderful friends through TNT over the years. I was sorry to miss the party and seeing all our buddies we spent many fun (and challenging) hours with over the last 9 months. Like pennies from heaven the team delivered a ton of yummy food, gift cards and lots supportive and encouraging notes. What a team! We have a huge family of friends from walk/run/cycle and now TNT ironteam.
Our friends Una and Ken also popped dinner in the oven tonight and Maritza shared some delicious homemade Mexican food. It's a couple of months before training revs up again for the new season. I'll be ordering a larger wetsuit at this rate. We are so lucky to have such a great circle of friends. Again, a huge thank you to you all for notes and messages etc. They are the best medicine ...
Lots of soccer and xc running etc. for the kids and a huge gathering/picnic for our friend Tom who passed away from cancer earlier this month. Andrew could not join in but visited Tom a few days before he died. Tom gave Andrew some of his treasured airplane books - a passion they shared. I think Tom and Andrew shared a lot in common including their bright, positive outlook, their warmth and charm which attracts people to them, their good humor and determination to make the best of their situation and enjoy and appreciate each day.
Tomorrow Grant starts his regime and Andrew returns for more radiation. That continues for the week and transplant is scheduled for Friday.