I’m very sorry to say that it’s time to restart this blog. Was given the unexpected devastating news after a chest x-ray today that they’ve found something in my lungs. Have also had a CT scan and will get the results when we go back next Thursday. Think I went into shock after I was told and now I feel quite spaced out! I’ve been so healthy and had the best time lately. Just two days ago I managed a 10k run – for the first time ever! Poo, poo, poo! (Rudest word I’m prepared to use in front of children!)
Have to try harder to stop myself from thinking about the future – just keep on living and loving every day…….x
playing for Cancer Research at the Playathon
some of The Aerobics Girls
Evie and Emma
Finished! on The Mall. NB red numbers for the elite athletes!
Approaching the finish
Some of Team Katie on route to start
Katie's Mum and Dad happy to have finished
Starting the run!
Pedal it Pink
Designer Hat!
To Katie
Walking for Katie and 37 balloons
Raven and Ythan about to throw flowers in the sea for Katie
Take off!
Ready for launch!
Lighting a wishing lantern
Mothers Day 14th March 2010
Including Robert's Birthday
Party at Hanbury Manor with the Abba Girls
Photo Flower arrangement
Thanksgiving Service at All Saints Church
350 people attend
With Sophie's card and our roses. x
She is still turning heads!
Notice a hint of pink!
Dulux "Sexy Pink"
These were taken by Lisa on 6.2.10
Katie's sketch of Sam
Just blown candles out
Notice - almost matching shirts!
Oh - he loved it!
To prove I was there!
The soft play bit
Emotional handprint
The finished products - and his proper cake!
Decorating the racing car cakes
(Too difficult to do go-karts)
Copying mummy's new trend in wearing glasses again!
Well I spend so much time asleep now!
Racing car cake arriving tomorrow for party Sunday - so little one bought for today
6-yr old excited about money
New Wii - with sports resort
The old one kept playing up!
My turn on Ian
Drug driving!
Sophie, Sophie, Jane and Ian
Watching CBeebies!
So pleased we got this done!
Handprints of "our wonderful family"
My family has gone a bit mad!
Getting into it!
In house Lady Gaga concert
(Evie was scared!)
Lunch with Giles' parents
We haven't changed really!
Looking at photos when we were young (and silly!)
Transport to reunion
Katie's sketch of Sophie
Sophie's sketch of Mummy
Trip out today
A pampering from Lisa
Amelia and Evie
All of us in the main room!
Sophie's Poem
Mummy in hospital
No detail spared
Cheeky elves card
(Sophie says - spot them in the writing)
Found him!
In search of Santa
Not Rudolph
Lapland
Sophie's 7th
Pop princess (mk 2) at pottery painting party
Aquatica (vast) water park
Not quite how to do it!
Aboard (alli)gator airboat
Fun at Seaworld
Not quite loving this!
C's castle
Pop princess Sophie
.....got the T-shirts!
(Mission Atlantis launch)
Been there.....
The Chevy
Chuffed children
Discovery Cove
(Kids not smiling as water very cold!)
Sophie & Sam take good photos these days
At O2
On board London sightseeing bus
Oh for a happy ending
Sophie's card
London marathon
Legoland (not London!)
One-year old
Evie's Baptism
Malteser football
Intrepid aerial adventurer about to embark on treacherous course!!!
"Here come the girrr-erls"... (Sugarbabes version)
(Cheerleeding on girlie weekend)
Sophie & Sam with sabres
Evie and her ducks
Center Parcs again
Bowling party
5 today
No school today
Rally driving at Brands Hatch
Christmas 2008
(Spot the Audi!)
Happy Christmas
(Not quite) dancing on ice
First dance exam
Sophie turns 6
The childrens' countdown begins
Any bottle will do
Goodness - they start young these days!
Firework party
dominated by children
Boys toys
The Witches of Wheatcroft
Name the Pumpkin
Half term trip to London
At Dover Castle
Marianne, Becky and Me, Jonathan, Amelia and Evie
Resus Annie
(for resus training purposes only!)
Rob and Tom
the marathon runners
center parcs 2008
Not so angelic Evie?!
Angelic Evie
Sophie and Sam with their cousins
Mine!
B&B BBQ
Jo B, Evie & me
My new neck
All of us (2 days before the op)
Sam does some practice
Sophie and Sam go back to School
One day after
The night before
"goodbye glands"
Sam gave me this sticker
The Royal Marsden Hospital
Home from home?!!
Sophie feeding Evie
Sophie, Sam & Evie
About Me
- Katie
- I am 35 years old married to Giles with 3 beautiful children - Sophie-5, Sam-4 and Evie-4 months
19 comments:
We're all with you together, supporting you, fighting with you and loving you.
It's all so confusing at the moment.
I'm coming to give you a hug as soon as I can.
All my love.
Robert x
Our thoughts are with you all. You have shown such courage and taught us so much about life.
We will give you and Giles all the support we can.
Love Liz & Laurie
Mum will be able to put our thoughts into words far better than I can. Just to say that you know how much we love you. So many other friends and relations feel the same. If the love and thoughts and prayers of everyone is pooled together then with your strength and determination the future will be better.
We will be with you all the way....with all my love....Dad.
Darling Katie,
We have had such lovely times recently, especially as we shared our 40th Wedding Anniversary with all our family.
You know how much loved you all are and it is with all the love a mother can give her oldest child and elder daughter that I say, 'please don't give up yet!'
You have been an inspiration to us all in your resilience to this dreadful disease and you have been so happy. You have always shown dignity and courage and I know you can still fight.
Again I say that we shall be with you every step of the journey and you know that we think of you every moment of every day.
Our undying love,
Mumxxx and Dadxxx
Oh Katie, this is so not what you need, especially after the previous year! Keep strong, you have done so incredibly well already and will do so again.
lots of love from Marianne, Matthew and Jonathan
Katie. You have fought this demon before and am sure you will again.You have such a fabulous family who are all there right behind you. Keep going taking each day as it comes. Great you ran 10k a girl after my own heart. Love to you and Giles and Sophie,Sam and Evie xxx
Katie, I'm so sorry to hear.
I'm in New Zealand, and I know it's better to say something than nothing.
I do think of you often, I don't say much though. I'm really proud of my family over in Cuffley, and especially the children.
I'm especially proud of you.
Dear Katie
What very very horrid news.
My thoughts are with you loads. You are so beautiful inside and out.
I'll be joining the flow of love and support as once again you go through this.
much love
annie
Katie - Devastated to hear this news.
I can only reiterate the previous words of support from your friends and family.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Be strong.
Andrea
Hi Katie
If the comments posted on your blog over the last year or so are anything to go by, then you have all the love and support you need to give you the strength to fight this once more.
All my love Amanda xx
I love you so much Katie. I will do anything to help you, Giles and the 3 wonderful children that you have.
I wanted to cry when I saw you on
Friday and give you a hug, but the kids were there and I thought it better to play some football with Sam instead!
At least I re-arranged the Top Gear Cool-Wall on your fridge putting Giles' car as 'seriously uncool' and mine as 'sub-zero'!
Here for you always.
Tom
x
Katie we are so very sorry to hear this news. You are such a beautiful and inspirational young woman and surrounded by people who love and admire you so much. Everyone is behind you and you can fight this again. Love from Pam and Gary
Dear Katie,
Just to say we are thinking of you daily and praying for your strength and determination to get through this. We are here for you if you or Giles need anything.
All our love
Lisa, Mark & NatalieX
Dear Katie... I had hoped we would not have to use this blog again. Time was passing and everything was well You have proved already how strong you are and you will have to build on this strength.Remember one day at a time..All our love and certainly hope for the future Marie and Jamesxxx
Dear Giles and Katie,
We want to tell you how much we love you all and think of you constantly. We are always here for you and will do anything we can to help.
Remain strong and positive. You have been such an inspiration to us all, Katie; so full of courage and determination.
Lots of love and prayers,
Mum and Dad. xx
You've faced the last year with such dignity, bravery and determination, that I know you'll have the strength to get through this. I hope you get some positive news tomorrow, I'll be thinking of you all. Lots of love Dawn x
Dearest big sister,
I re-iterate your poo poo poo. I thought and truly hoped we'd seen the last of this.
My admiration for you, support and love are always with you and the family. I'm thinking of you all today as I do everyday and look forward to seeing you at the weekend
Love you fighter
Jane xxxxx
We are thinking of you all so much and will be there to help you fight this all the way.
we send all our love to you , Giles,Sophie, Sam and Evie
Clare and family xxxxxxxxx
You're a fighter Katie,
Perserverence and determination is the key. Thinking of you all
Dawn
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