Stephen Morton’s Blog

Update on dad 31 aug 08

Well dad moved back home with mum 3weeks ago.

Dad has had a wonderful recovery, however the brain cancer is still terminal.

We are now concentrating on making dad’s final time as comfortable and enjoyable for him as possible.

He has got back his humor and most of his personality back which is great. Mum is coping well as is Graham and myself.

So much for global warming

I have to say, this must be the coldest winter I personally remember. It’s really cold. Typically, in Sydney this winter, we’re seeing 13deg C days. We’ve already had sleet in Sydney, and even the dogs are shivering.

Of course I’ve seen cold before, however, this winter would have to be the coldest I can remember by far.

Dad Update!

Unfortunately it isn’t good news about Dad. His brain cancer operation, fortunately managed to get the “bulk”of the cancer out. However, at dad’s age and since the operation has left him with degraded motility, he hasn’t been given long to live.

The Dr’s have only given his 3 months to live without treatment, and upto 6 months with treatment.

The treatment is an oral “kemo” treatment together with radio theropy to his brain.

None of the family are taking this well. It’s really hard to believe, especially since only a month ago, dad seemed fine.

The cancer is a rather fast acting cancer. Unfortunately it was impossible to remove all the cancerous tissue, and so it is extremely likely that the treatment will only prolong the inevitable.

We as a family ave decided to try the treatment in the hope it works better than expected. I don’t think any of us expect miracles, however, we do need to live in hope.

Tomoko in Japan

Tomoko left for Japan in Wednesday 23rd July 08 for 1 month.

She arrived safely and has been having a wonderful time over there.

She misses her family and friends over there, so I think it’s important that she visits regularly.

I’m missing her and i know whe misses me. I also know she wants to see Dad who is in hospital.