Another cloudy then sunny west Australian day is dawning and the expected rain seems to be hiding for the moment, so I will go for a walk as soon as I have finished this blog. A little bit like the media when there is not much to report one can resort to useless bits of information like the preceding sentence.

Back to the issue at hand. Yesterday was a good day, Elaine even helped take the cover off the van, which is a difficult job----well done Elaine. So progess is being made, that is our mantra and target for the moment. Pain is still there just reducing a little day by day and the long list of medication is obviously helping. The success of the radiotherapy is measured in the reduction of pain and should keep doing so for a few weeks.

We are pretty lucky with family visits and phone calls, which along with phone calls from our friends makes a huge difference to Elaine's well being. Thanks everyone!