Amazing people

The last week was a good week. The highlight was Oupa André's arrival on Monday morning. We were very lucky in finding him at the pay phones at the Canary Wharf Tube station, where we also went to M&S (Marks & Sparks as the South Africans like to say) for a bag of cherries and white flesh peaches. Hugo saw Oupa and screamed from the top of his voice "Oupa! Oupa!",running towards him and grabbing him by the leg. Oupa was very surprised! Hugo was so happy to see Oupa André after him and Ouma Ronel have been counting the sleeps since two weeks ago.
It is so nice to have him here. We've send Oupa and Ouma off for a day or three of relaxation in the Cotswolds area. It is such a beautiful time of year to go there - everything green! But the boys are missing them and Hugo keeps asking when they'll be back. They sure deserved the break. Oupa finished a major project at work and Ouma needed to rest a bit after being busy with the kids and household 24/7. There is absolutely no way I would have been able to cope as well with the treatment if it wasn't for her. After a Wednesday chemo, it takes about seven days to feel 100% human and myself again. She makes it possible to stay in bed all day if I need to and to really rest and look after myself. I know that the people involved in my life is part of the medicine-regime that is making me better.
Speaking of people, I really need to mention my amazing husband (again and again and again!). There is no other partner I would want to travel this cancer road with. He is the epitome of positivity! He is so caring and always putting his own needs aside to make sure everyone around him is comfortable and happy. When home, he plays and takes care of the boys, makes bottles, have never had a problem in changing any kind of nappy, gets up at night for Ivan (long before the cancer diagnoses!) and in the mornings he will greet you (early...) with a wide grin and ready to do his part at the office. Andries, you really are amazing and I thank God every single day for you!

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