Wednesday 13th October 2010

Doug and Helen have enjoyed a few visits and outings with Kaye and Shirley this week including a trip to see the Senior Territorian Portraits Art Display in which Shirley's self portrait is an entry. Of course Helen couldn't see them much but Douglas described them to her and then they all retreated to Speakers Corner Cafe at Parliament House.

Yesterday Helen was reviewed by Dr M at Palliative Care who was very happy with how she is going in general. A few fine tunings of medication but otherwise we are encouraged to continue as we are.

This week we received a lovely long letter from Peter and Joyce and also a few phone calls with friends and family.

Helen asks me to report that Jed has provided her with good company when others have been busy. I have been contemplating the slightly momentous step of getting a puppy so hopefully that won't be too outrageous for Jed and he and the new one will be able to share the task of keeping Helen companioned.