Happy Halloween 2008

Hi all...

Planning on lots of fun this eve... the Barrett house is a house of halloween mischief this eve...

Lots of treats for those who dare to visit!



Ps - Chris got his idea from the character in Guild Wars!

25th October 08 -Boys Night In !!!

Thanx's to the guys for organising a night in for Jon, and kicking myself and the kids out of the house!

Nah seriously it was great to see Jon laughing and everyone being relaxed around him and talking over old times, the house was also surprisingly tidy afterwards too.

Took a quick photo before I escaped with Suzie and Chloe to their house with the boys and Gemma.



Back left to right... Adie,Jon & Mark

front left to right... Matt, Chris & Joe

They havent changed much since they used to cause trouble (I mean get together) at the age of 15.

5th October - Happy 10th Birthday

Happy 10th Birthday Chris



Best wishes from Dad, Mum, Rob and a wag of the tail from Gemma!

Sat 4th October - The Sleepover

Well hoping Chris is enjoying his birthday weekend, 2 friends to sleepover... party tea with friends and with Aunty Suzie, Uncle Chris and Chloe here too...

All went well, kids stayed really calm throughout the afternoon/evening, they have been so well behaved.

Giggling stopped at about 10.30... total silence by 11.15 wondering what time they will wake up in the morning.. not too early I hope

Not sure who is most excited about the present opening tomorrow.... the kids.. Jon or me!

Take care everyone

Thurs 2nd October 08

Met Suzie our McMillan Nurse yesterday, She has explained a few things to us and also expressed that Jon and I need to talk about some difficult things which I dont think either of us are ready to do... but then again are u ever ready? It's great to know that the help is out there.

I also joined the Cancerbackup website yesterday they have some very helpful forums and last night I found they have a chat room. It was like a weight had lifted off my shoulders being able to type to other sufferers and carers like myself. I realize now Im not alone.

Friends and family have been fantastic but there are some questions only people who have been through it can answer. There were 8 people in the chat room yesterday, they made me feel very welcome and although I started out the conversation crying at my pc they had me laughing and looking forward to logging on to catch them and other new friends soon.

keep safe everyone

the website I was speaking about can be found at
http://www.whatnow.org.uk/homepage

Rough day - 30th September 2008

Today our world really has shattered!

Jons been getting symptoms back over the past few weeks, we tried to ignore them but we both knew what was around the corner.

Jons Cancer has returned and we spent this morning at hospital visiting the consultant.

Jon has been told there isnt anymore treatment that can be done as he already has had the maximum dosage of both Chemo and Radiotherapy. At the minute were feeling really numb but Jons coping fantastically.

We have told the boys that he doesnt have to go to hospital anymore and cant be made better. We have left it at that, they dont need to know too much yet.

I know its hard to know what to say to Jon or myself but just knowing family and friends are there and being as normal as possible around us both would help us get through this time.

Sat 6th September - Portraits

Went to a party on Sat night... a guy there was drawing charactertures... I was his first victim.. Jon had his done a little while later after a lot of nagging from me.. see what u think!...


The guy asked our jobs and hobbies... I didnt get to say anything Jon said "oh she lives on her pc playing guild wars!"... nothing further to add bleh



In return.. I said that Jon's a firefighter and the usual jokes went round the table about hoses etc..



Some of the shading hasnt been picked up by the scanner but I think they are great fun!