Downdate

Ongoing difficulties.

The idea of moving to oral meds discarded for now at least. Pain intermittent. Lethargy and withdrawal constant. Positive interaction sporadic but definite, moments of light briefly flashing onto the on the narrow, vertiginous path.

Alex and Sophie have been able to be wonderfully supportive of Dad - we're all getting more used to Very Sick Gerald.

Sophie's piano exam was yesterday - she courageously got to her exam and sat it, despite everything. Great relief - it's done! And end of term for Sophie yesterday. Alex next week.

The Great Storm has so far left us and ours undamaged ... not all have been so blest.

I am doing some admin with the University to change things to avoid complicating the situation by collapse :-)
I have had some very good support, though officially no promises.
I've given up the idea of finishing a full second year of law this year; infinite capacity is an attribute I don't have.

Many things and people are lovely. Encouragement is always a good thing.

Richard, I liked your note, twin-edged as ever ... Loisian being a descriptor neither positive or negative in itself. Really very very nice to hear from you.

L