after the visit of the oncologist....

The oncologist and the neurologist were pleased to know that Panormitis had such a good time and were happy that we did take an extra week in Patmos. But now back to the difficult part........ the chemo he gets is exactly double the dose that he had back in the summer. But that was in combination with radiation and if he would take that same dose now, it will not be effective enough. He is not expected to get real tired as for the moment, this will probably occur after two or three months. He will not be loosing his hair during this chemotherapy, which will be in six blocs, 5 days chemo pills and 23 days to recover. In the recover period the oncologist and neurologist will not only look at his monthly blood test but also want to meet Panormitis. They are really so professional, polite and sweet, he feels very comfortable with them. Actually he mentioned a few times that he does not mind to be in Holland, he quite likes the cold weather although he realizes that we are very lucky, no rain yet!!! I am curious if he still likes it after having rain for more then two weeks, which is easy to happen in our climate here!!!! He takes tablets against nosiness and thanks God they help. He has been out with me most of the day and did not get sick at all.

In the morning we went with Sophia to visit her new school, met up with her teachers and had a tour through the school. Panormitis was very satisfied with what he saw and liked the teachers as well. Sophia had to make a test of more then two hours in order for them to find out where she will be needing any extra support.

It is all very new and quit difficult for her as teaching will be 50% English and 50% Dutch. I hope she will make friend soon which makes everything much lighter. She is a bright girl and I believe in her, but I do not have high expectations for this year. As long as we can be together and she is doing her best, that is fine with me.

Daphne was came over from Maastricht and we all had a wonderful sunset walk for an hour next to the sea. Panormtis loved it and was picking shells, shells and shells. Regretting he did not take his camera with him as it was a beautiful evening. It is unbelievable how strong he is, I love him more than ever and am very proud to be his wife.

All and all we had a good start being back in The Netherlands.. let's hope luck will stay with us!!!

love to all of you,

Panormitis, Daphne, Sophia and Hetty
xxxxxxx