I had another rough morning, with wheezy chest, and really painful kidneys.  They said at the hospital that my potassium levels are low.  Maybe that is the reason my kidneys are hurting.  I must eat bananas and drink fresh orange juice.  Same thing again, bed and sleep after breakfast and drugs.  I did not get up as late though, and I have managed to do much more than yesterday.  I think, what I can learn from this, is not to book anything first thing in the morning, as I will not be fit to do it, not at least the first few days after the chemo.  It is a bit like having a bad cold, and to extent I need to treat it just as that.

However, I have been running around again to benefit agencies, and sending various letters to banks, benefit agencies, and other places where I claim money back.  I feel like there is no end to these letters.  It is a tough world for the unemployed cancer patient.  I do not what I would do without Jay from the Maggie Centre, who has been helping me with my finances.  He has been a true gem! 

Suzie may have swine flu now, so I cannot see her or visit her.  So dull, as today it would have been nice if someone had nursed me a bit.  I am trying to save up some energy, as I want pop into the Field Day festival in Victoria Park around the corner from me this Saturday.  Let’s hope I also have some hair left then!   Maybe all this money stress will make it fall down, who knows!

Stephanie is planning to get a Team Piia together for the Maggie’s London Night Hike 2009.  It is an overnight adventure through London, ‘with the exclusive access to some of the capital’s most incredible architecture.’   The Maggie Centre has done so much for me already, I would love to get a team together.  And, participate, if possible.