About this time last year I wrote the poem " Then And Now" Hamada had not long received a Stem Cell Transplant and was weak beyond belief. The poem tells of my feelings and hope at seeing another Spring together. Reading once again this poem, my feelings are still much the same but thanks to the wonderful medical knowledge that enabled this procedure, at a point when Hamada was so very ill, it has given him another wonderful year with us all. We have managed a small holiday and Hamada has spent lots of wonderful weekends with our dear family on their regular visits North. We even managed a trip South to see extended family, with such determination shown. He looks really well again, although extremely weak, sleeping for a great part of the day, he cannot walk any distance but I know this year has been so special for him. He is now in what the Consultant calls " a good partial remission" I have re-read my poem and although we have not made 'many walks together' during this year, we have sat by the 'sparkling sea' and most of all had another Spring together. The courage everyday, shown by this brave man, is amazing. Long may this remission last, may he get stronger and enjoy another Christmas and maybe yes, many Springs beyond..
"Then And Now" - by Susie Hemingway - December 2007
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22 November, 2008
On Reflection.
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I am fortunate to be a part of Hamada's remission, albiet a very small part, a part nonetheless.
Continued success, and best wishes from Providence.
Hoping for many more years together for you both
It's good to take stock now and again and see how far you ahve come. Wishing you both many more happy years!
Thank you for your kind comments dear fellow bloggers, how nice always to have your comments and to be able to read your blogs, I enjoy and learn much from them.
Sincerely Susie Hemingway Moursi
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