I actually started to write a blog yesterday, but I got interrupted and the old memory being what it is I didn't get back to it.

So what has happened since last Thursday, not a lot. Elaine's pain level goes up and down, the highs are bad but not as bad as they were before the treatment started. The lows are good but nowhere near good enough, so there is still a way to go. I am kept fairly busy with being around to dole out medication, cooking such as it is (I am not the best cook in the world, or even the street, but neither of us has starved or come down with food poisoning!), shopping and the bits and pieces that are needed.

Comment has been made about us living in the van and it should be noted that we are very comfortable, also remembering that we can use showers etc in Karen's house. We do have our own shower but going inside means that we can have longer showers and don't have to worry about filling up our grey water tank. We also have a toilet which we use at night and every so often I have to go to the nearest caravan park to empty it's tank. All in all we are quite self contained, particularly since we are plugged into 249v power and can top up water tanks as required. Another point is that during the first 3 weeks Elaine was in hospital and during her first week in the van our tenant expected to move within the week. That move has stretched a little but we now expect to be in our home late next week. Another point to remember is that we are used to and enjoy living this way, at least I think we do!

I would like to say thanks to our GP and friend Geoff Gild who has been very helpful and considerate.