Gypsy Rovers

We're at it again!
The chemo twins returned today as the gypsy rovers.
I purchased $5 of "bling" yesterday - gaudy necklaces and a cheap bangle (my nurse today didn't know what bling was...).
Used my viola shawl as a bandanna and Ruth's belly-dancing belt thingie as a neck scarf.
Big "gold" clip-on ear-ring from Andy, and we were away!
Not as terrifying a splash as pirates, more a gentle easing-in.

Serenaded staff and patients in the atrium of the oncology block - wonderful acoustics for solo viola!
The lovely thing was (apart from the joy of playing) the feedback from patients.
I always feel a little self-conscious about playing, where the audience is "captive" - the atrium venue was good because people could keep on walking if they wanted to.
We even got $2!
Loveliest thing was a couple who came back to me when I was lying down again and expressed gratitude for the music, saying they'd wished the bloke had had a similar treat when he was in for chemo.

Next chemo is without Andy, but with my niece Marlene.
What will we wear??
Future ideas include "Robin Hood" and "Batman and Robin".

Please pray/direct positive energy to the following: Jim, an intermediate teacher battling a brain tumour with radiation and drugs - very positive bloke, and Bruce, a friend from WAY back who played with me at a Psalms gig last year and who is undergoing stem cell treatment for ongoing cancer.
It was a surprise to see him there today - still, we keep on keeping on until the need to keep anything is gone...
Also, please pray for John O, who it appears is at the end of all treatment possibilities, and getting ready for the farewell period...

Vampire Weekend tonight!
Hope I don't fall asleep!
G.