Lets.......play.......darts..........

Well what a week it's been full of highs and lows, or actually that should be lows and highs.

Last week started with the news that a fellow PH'er had had "The call". A doner heart and lung had been found for her. The whole PH community came together online to wait for news, we all care so much about each other, yes we have our ups and downs, but when we need each other we're always there. After the operation news filtered through that the operation hadn't gone as planned and the donor heart wouldn't pump unaided. An anxious wait was in store as we waited for news, we were kindly updated by the PH'ers family & friends. During this time many prayers and positive thoughts were sent out, amazingly a second donor heart and lung was found, and as I write all seems to be going well. We are all still praying and hoping for our PH friends continued improvement.

The whole thing rocked me as it just shows how serious and complicated transplants are. The day when we were waiting for news seemed to last a year. But it also showed the support that the PH community give each other, and I for one am proud to be part of our little group x.

 

The week ended on a definate high, Saturday we were Portsmouth bound, what some of you may not know is that I LOVE DARTS!!! Every chance we get me & Joss watch on TV. I've never been to a live match before (not counting watching Joss play once in the Witney & Eynsham league). Saturdays event was called the Untouchables and was an exhibition event which featured 8 players. One of the players featured was James Wade, now I have a soft spot for James Wade, one of the reasons for this is that last year he told the world about his struggle with depression, I know people who suffer from depression and know how hard it is to deal with & talk about. A few months ago James played a match on TV and he was obviously struggling mentally and I just wanted to give him a hug. Well on Saturday I got the chance, we'd paid for VIP tickets which included a player meet and greet. I was so star struck as the players were just wondering round the room and we had to go up to them and talk to them. I think I just about managed to tell James Wade I was a huge fan!! Joss did a much better job than I did (but then that won't be a suprise for anyone who knows us!). I became a fan of Co Stompe as he was really lovely, even took a picture of me and Joss with Michael Van Gerwin (what do mean who!!!! MVG one of the most impressive darts players at the moment, and going to give Phil Taylor a run for his money at the world championships next week, and if you're saying Phil Taylor who??? then there's just no hope for you!!). It was the best night EVER, well nearly ever, me & Mr P had a lot of fun.

Me & James Wade



The whole of the news seems to be full of the death of the nurse who took the call at Kate Middletons hospital. It's all very sad, I find it hard to understand that someone would leave behind their children & husband because of a mistake at work. It's very very sad.

I've just got back from a visit to Hammersmith hospital for my 3 monthly clinic visit. All went well apart from they were unusally behind today, my 11 o'clock appointment ended up being 12.35. I managed to do 408 metres on my 6 minute walk test (I still think all of my healthy friends should try and do a 6 minute walk test to see how far they get) my oxygen levels didn't change from when I started to when I finished which is really good. They don't want to see me for another 6 months yippeeeee.

Well blogsphere 2 weeks tomorrow will be Christmas day and i've still got loads of presents to buy, and I haven't even written a card yet....... oops. Tomorrow my little Cousin & Aunty arrive from Canada woo hoo, can't wait to see them.