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Eighteen months

I returned from Belgium on the Monday and my appointment with the consultant was on the Friday, July 20th. According to the stats the consultant quoted to me at our first meeting, I should be dead by now - I'm definitely NOT!!!! I really couldn't have had a more stressful week, I had a terrible time at school and resigned three posts in disgust. I have definitely made up my mind to finish completely this time next year. I'm only staying that long to give them time to replace me and for continuity.   My face erupted with the stress, this is what happens to me now, but at least it's a warning that's visible!  Consequently, what with all that AND the insect bite treatment, I was dreading my bloods being done. Naturally, the lymphocytes were slightly raised again, but at least I had an excuse. I told him about the steroids, I had only stopped them the day before, so he told me not to worry. He did think that the MCL might be in my blood though, but it didn't s

More bites!

We went to Belgium to take part in a memorial ceremony for a Lancaster bomber crew, whose plane crashed on July 14th 1943. It was the 75th anniversary and, as I had been invited to the 70th, I was delighted to be asked again. The only thing was, I got bitten to death on my arms! I had that many dressings that I looked as though I'd been in a car crash! I can only say thank goodness for my kit, I just had enough dressings to keep me going until I got home. My appointment was due on July 20th and I was dreading it, as I was back on steroids and antibiotics again. If anyone's interested, there is a web site telling the incredible story of the Lancaster bomber, it's so good it could be made into a film! www.lancaster-ds690.com