tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27432566736476449382024-03-13T07:38:57.896-07:00Rectal Cancer - How to Kick its Sorry Ass!Loopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09908976181345548496noreply@blogger.comBlogger210125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743256673647644938.post-10835742767301556322012-03-17T00:41:00.000-07:002012-03-17T00:41:04.110-07:00Tributewww.loopyloobyloo.weebly.comLoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09908976181345548496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743256673647644938.post-87425867369803452122012-03-07T08:17:00.003-08:002012-03-07T12:00:46.888-08:00Obituary
Lisa Claire ALMOND
Lisa was born on 28th October 1970 to Bryan and
Dorothy Hemm at Kings Mill Hospital, Sutton-in-Ashfield. Dorothy and Lisa moved
to Lincolnshire in 1974. Having attended Westlode Primary school in Spalding,
Lisa passed her 11+ and continued her education at Spalding High School from
1982-1987, achieving 10 O’levels and beginning a Btec business studies course.
Whilst livingLoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09908976181345548496noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743256673647644938.post-39293285806614874282012-02-26T14:50:00.000-08:002012-02-26T14:50:18.175-08:00Goodbye smiley girl.......Quite possibly the hardest thing I've ever had to write, but here goes:
On an unseasonably warm february morning, 80 or so of us gathered to celebrate the extraordinary life of Lisa Almond. The order of service was chosen by her children, Karys & Phoenix:
She was carried to her final resting place by Katie, Hayley, Maurice, Debsi, Phoenix and Phil - in a wicker casket decorated with Loopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09908976181345548496noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743256673647644938.post-1173399272555868142012-02-11T00:29:00.001-08:002012-02-11T00:29:34.466-08:00Funeral ArrangementsThe funeral will take place at Ketton Green Cemetary near Stamford on Thursday 23rd February at 2:00pm and afterwards at Northwick Arms, Ketton.
No black to be worn. Family flowers only, donations to St Barnabas Hospice, Beating Bowel Cancer and Macmillan.
Please leave your name below as a comment if you will be attending.Loopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09908976181345548496noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743256673647644938.post-88476844485657085422012-02-09T05:46:00.000-08:002012-02-09T05:46:14.586-08:00To all friends and family
Sadly, Mum passed away last night. She was at peace and we were with her. Thank you all for supporting her,
Karys & PhoenixLoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09908976181345548496noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743256673647644938.post-2244731019949835752012-01-24T18:48:00.000-08:002012-01-24T18:48:29.545-08:002012 24th January - AcceptanceI can't do the stairs any more.
Today at 12.30 I woke to a sandwich in foil, a mug of tea, my DN Nikki with the TV on. Bit disoriented to say the least. She'd been once, not wanted to wake me so gone off to do another call and do everything she need to do before coming back. Told her to wake me next time. Mentioned the inhaler and then got onto the bed which I'd been Loopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09908976181345548496noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743256673647644938.post-12731260252436598992012-01-23T00:23:00.000-08:002012-01-28T17:07:10.781-08:002012 23rd January - BE LOUD BE CLEAR WEEK!
Since I am too lazy to do this for myself and it has already been done so well: I copied this from a twitter friend who also blogs.
IT'S BE LOUD BE CLEAR WEEK!
Be Loud! Be Clear! for Beating Bowel Cancer
by sitemanagergal
Be Loud Be Clear takes place during week commencing 23 January. It’s a week to raise awareness for bowel cancer.
Awareness saves lives.Loopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09908976181345548496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743256673647644938.post-11891485681286433722012-01-22T21:05:00.000-08:002012-01-22T21:05:02.350-08:002012 22nd January - Busy WeekendThursday
Well after a hectic day I was waiting for the 6pm to arrive, Becky had dropped in on her way from work for a cuppa and chat. Six o'clock came and went as did 7. I thought about ringing the number on the Blue Book but Beckie put my micro meal in and did a couple of bits I'd have asked the carer to do. Didn't see any point in ringing since there was nothing else to do Loopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09908976181345548496noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743256673647644938.post-37379511399643189842012-01-19T09:02:00.000-08:002012-01-22T13:18:10.651-08:002012 19th January - Day Four Teflon and Blue Books
Lots of vistors today, rather than one nice long relaxed visit they all involved constant talking by me so a bit worn out this afternoon. Managed a 20 minute doze just now so feeling slightly better.
Maggie came this morning and I opted for a flannel and body wash rather than the whole shower business. Got dressed (an effort always but easier if I don't have a full shower, even Loopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09908976181345548496noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743256673647644938.post-72935681244646370492012-01-18T11:25:00.001-08:002012-01-18T12:02:37.017-08:002012 8th January - Chilling at Home With an Old friendI had a good night last night, in that I dozed off on the sofa I was so comfy, twice. I went to bed about midnight which isn't the best idea when you usually wake before 6, I'm trying to get back into some kind of sleep through pattern. I couldn't set the stupid timer to change the time the heating comes on in the morning, it's set to come on late because I was getting up late but Loopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09908976181345548496noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743256673647644938.post-73176636192815139082012-01-18T02:54:00.000-08:002012-01-18T02:54:51.235-08:002012 17th January - Day Two at HomeExpecting a 9:30 or 11 am visit I had to get up and unlock the front door so the carer could get in. Surprisingly a completely different carer (Maggie) arrived at 10:15 which was the time I was told. As the woman from yesterday couldn't fit me on her list she'd been "allocated" (for want of a better word) me. She did a few things, moved stuff about and made me a cup of tea. &Loopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09908976181345548496noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743256673647644938.post-58861412680596274752012-01-16T22:21:00.001-08:002012-01-18T02:21:16.453-08:002012 16th January - By Contrast to the Carer
After the carer had left last night Sue, Maurice's wife, came with my shopping, another basket of laundry and some flowers . I think she's done 3 loads, at least one of them more than once to get our the musty smell - Phoenix did washing, which was fantastic, but left it in the basket for best part of the week. I've had an appreciative but informative chat on that one, bless him. He did Loopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09908976181345548496noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743256673647644938.post-35957345735179019832012-01-16T15:15:00.000-08:002012-01-16T15:37:32.961-08:002012 16th January - Going HomeI was excited from waking up the second time at about 5:20 again. I decided to have bacon and egg sandwiches with my yoghurt since it was my last chance.  I'll be cutting out meat again and as much dairy as possible and hope that helps with my insides.  Matthew the physio popped in for a chat and the nurses and HCSWs to say goodbye.  Yesterday there were a lot of goodbyes too. &#Loopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09908976181345548496noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743256673647644938.post-9185081119846074632012-01-12T23:02:00.001-08:002012-01-12T23:24:03.329-08:002012 13th January - For Those Wanting Pointers Planning a Civil Burial
I recently posted about my own plans for an outdoor green burial in a beautiful park with descending hills leading to a river, copses and spinneys where I can have a tree planted and surrounded by wild flowers (season dependent).
Since I knew I had cancer back in december 2006, I'd been looking into at the very least a civil celebrant. There was no way I wanted god mentioned at my funeral in Loopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09908976181345548496noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743256673647644938.post-89444048445525224202012-01-12T13:43:00.003-08:002012-01-12T13:43:58.785-08:002012 12th January - Quick UpdateSo the equipment is all in at home, care package and funding agreed, red cross have my contact details to arrange a bit of extra support for up to 12 weeks. The paperwork to arrange payment of the care package can't be done until Monday. After Christmas and New Year holidays it's to be expected. I don't mind spending another weekend here but am excited to just be strong enough, out of pain, happyLoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09908976181345548496noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743256673647644938.post-11909142319193439732012-01-12T12:12:00.001-08:002012-01-12T13:23:01.634-08:002012 12th January - Happy Birthday KarysMy son was 17 on New Year's Eve but I was still wiped out with a virus and awful side effects of treatment, I should write a retrospective post for him to keep it fair, should they ever read this.
But today it's my eldest, though third born,  baby's 19th birthday today. My labour and her delivery weren't the easiest. She was 12 days late and my waters broke with a loud pop just as my Loopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09908976181345548496noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743256673647644938.post-90065785391392702132012-01-10T15:02:00.001-08:002012-01-10T15:04:03.686-08:002012 10th January - Planning Is Good For My HealthThe last few days I've started feeling myself again in my head, myself.  The virus is just the odd productive cough, cough regular, production less regular. I've been up to regular texts and emails which before were too much over and above the necessary.
Mostly I've been emailing Hayley my BFF over in France or chatting on the tablet which we used to do more regularly until I started to Loopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09908976181345548496noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743256673647644938.post-2144017362372677322012-01-06T00:25:00.001-08:002012-01-10T15:03:33.201-08:002010 6th January - Planning AheadThis morning I decided to actually start making my plans more concrete.
I have emailed a civil celebrant I like the sound of who lives nearest the green burial site (Ketton Green Site) I have chosen after visiting with my oldest and best friend Hayley when she came over from France in November. The journey there was ok with seat reclined but I had to throw up as soon as we were there. I still Loopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09908976181345548496noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743256673647644938.post-24867580968003530622012-01-01T19:44:00.001-08:002012-01-01T19:44:59.328-08:002012 1st Jan - What Cancer Patients Do Want To Hearhttp://www.theawl.com/2011/06/actually-awesome-things-to-say-to-a-cancer-patient
I'll just post the link since the author may have more articles to interest you.
This one is the nice one so please read it, I'm pretty sure if you found yourself falling into the pit of saying something on the first list you've also been quoted on this one. It's how people are.
Loopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09908976181345548496noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743256673647644938.post-21878303254980426822011-12-28T23:17:00.001-08:002011-12-29T23:27:21.431-08:002011 29th Dec - More Cancer Faux PasA twitter bowel cancer fellow patient put me onto this link. Alison. I think unanimously we all said "hell yes that's how I feel" when reading. The author follows up with an article on what you should say. I tried to articulate my feelings a year ago but only received abuse because I was "obviously talking about how wrong x,y and z got it". Family fell out with me, yes the dying one (the people Loopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09908976181345548496noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743256673647644938.post-17412574794073201582011-12-24T03:21:00.001-08:002012-01-01T19:22:06.889-08:002011 24th Dec - Poor You, Stuck in a Hospice for Christmas
I've had a lot going on lately since my last post so I'll start with a diary list to catch up.
9th Dec - results of scan, Maurice rightly persuaded me that he should take the day off to accompany me given the time since my last scan, I may need a shoulder.
Having suffered increasing hip, back and leg pain plus 6 days of crippling head pains in the back I knew I had to mention them.
Scans Loopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09908976181345548496noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743256673647644938.post-86946971028604410092011-12-05T06:42:00.001-08:002011-12-05T07:47:40.552-08:002011 5th Dec - Till You Go Walking In My ShoesCan you put yourself in my shoes for five minutes?
Five days a week I spend 24 hours alone, in pain every time I get up to get a drink.
I lie on my sofa, I cannot sit, the pain is worse sitting up and lying on my left or flat. I watch TV, because what the hell else can you do confined to bed/sofa? I play some games too but for company, the TV is on. Yes I watch shit I would Loopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09908976181345548496noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743256673647644938.post-66725104208507982272011-11-26T11:52:00.001-08:002011-11-26T11:52:43.358-08:002011 - 26th November Last Christmas...Again I've bought the kids presents a month early and because they're electronic items which must be tested they've had them early. It's also because I never know how I'll be on a given day especially now. Besides one is a phone, they're in their late teens and they'll get presents from others too. We'll still be glued to our gadgets on the day anyway and I get an extra month of seeing them with Loopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09908976181345548496noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743256673647644938.post-73941995978321172992011-11-24T10:42:00.001-08:002011-11-24T10:42:38.045-08:00Please Support Chemo Patientshttp://e-activist.com/ea-action/action?ea.client.id=70&ea.campaign.id=12513
Macmillan are putting their weight behind efforts to stop DWP make cancer patients undergoing chemo attend work related interviews. You all know how badly I tolerate the poison and this is cruelty beyond words. Just trying to fit an appointment in would be tricky, one week as an inpatient, in for flush next week and Loopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09908976181345548496noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743256673647644938.post-31882658779751907632011-11-18T14:28:00.001-08:002011-11-20T08:46:15.884-08:002011 20th November - Mini PostI've spent a few days with Hayley, which seemed like a few hours but redone my will, found a burial site and pushed myself a bit more.
My first will was signed the day before admission to hospital for my major op to remove three tumours, my rectum etc etc. My children were 12 & 14 and I put everything in trust until they were 21. Now they're nearly 17 & 19 and I've been able to talk to them Loopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09908976181345548496noreply@blogger.com1Boston Boston52.961355 -0.039198