My Christmas Present ........

[Jan76]

Thought I would share with you all my Joy at having my Christmas present on Sat 21st of April .... A little late I know ..but I got there .....

My daughter and son bought me a book called the War Horse at Christmas and with it came tickets to see the stage show at the New london Theatre .....

So excited was I as I thought yes I should be over the op by April ..as at the end of Nov I knew the op was going to be on Dec 23rd ..

Of course at that time no one new I would have to have Chemo .....

So then there was always a question mark over whether we would get there ..

When I had shingles in March it put things back a little but not to be put off it was there a goal ....

My 4th treatment was on the 13th of April so that left a week to go before our trip ...

But we did it ..my wonderful daughter took me to London my son is not keen on traveling ...

We had an amazing day ! and the show was the most stunning thing I have seen on stage .

It was such a tonic !

So having a restful day today ...... and I hope you lovely ladies are doing so too xx

Love Janet xxx

[Whippit]

Dear Janet

What a lovely story. Have just looked at the reviews for War Horse and it looks stunning. I'm really pleased you had this to look forward to throughout your chemotherapy - and then of all things the Shingles.

All the best, Annie xx

[bosue]

Janet, so pleased you had a great day,seen the horse puppets (if you can call them that) it looks fantastic.what a tonic. Love Sue x

[wendydee]

Hi Janet! So glad you enjoyed it, what a wonderful present. Christmas is worth waiting for .......

Enjoy a restful day today with lovely memories. By the way, my friend loved the show so much, she has been 3 times. I'll wait for the film I think, as I may not get to London to see the play.

Love Wendy xx

[Jan76]

Thanks ladies xxx

Still buzzing from it all ..

Planning my end of chemo treat ..

Fancy a punt on the river in Cambridge with the family ..plus the champange and strawberries ..we did it last when My daughter got her history degree ..but that was a while ago now ..Have to wait for a dry day ... it has not stopped raining in Norwich since they delcared a hosepipe ban ...

Love Janet xxx

[Hidden]

Lovely, Jan!!

Isn't it miraculous how a hose-pipe ban gets the clouds going (nearly as effective as me singing)!

I.xxx

[Jan76]

Isadora ..your singing cannot be as bad as mine ...

Never got picked for the school choir ....

but that has not stopped me singing and dancing room the kitchen to the radio ...

as you do .....

Jan xxxxx

[Anne-2]

Hi Jan

Isn't War Horse brilliant? My husband took me for our anniversary last September and it took our breath away! In some ways it is more of a happening rather than a play.

I didn't go to the film when they released it as I think it would have spoiled the memory. Joey really was 'real' on stage, wasn't he?

Glad you are feeling a bit better. Shingles can be very nasty.

Love

Anne

[Jan76 in reply to Anne-2]

Yes Anne it was very much so ..

My daughter and I wanted to bring the Goose home .... So did most of the Theatre ..

Not seen the film ..have to wait now till it comes on on dvd ..

Feeling much better after the Shingles thanks ..just praying it does not return ..trying to stay well as it could do so one of the nurses was saying .

Love Janet xx

[Jacks150]

I am soooo jealous. I have been trying to go and see the show since January but due to chemo, work and children I haven't been able to sort anything out.

I went to London with some friends last month but couldn't get tickets as it was sold out. I will just have to keep trying but I did get to see the film and loved it.

I'm off to Edinburgh next week as my end of chemo treat. We are flying there and my boys are so excited as they have never flown before and my eldest keeps saying he has never been to a different country before. We are only going for four days but I have got so much planned.

Hope the weather improves soon for your Cambridge trip.

Love jackie

[Jan76 in reply to Jacks150]

Hi Jackie ..

I do so hope you do manage to get there to see it ..

Have you read the book ??? that is really a good read as its told by Joey the horse ....

I am sure you and the family will have a wonderful time in Edinburgh , we have not been so look forward to hearing about it ..

Have a great time xxx

Love Janet xxx

[Jacks150 in reply to Jan76]

I actually read the book while having a lengthy chemo session.

It was really good even though it was written for children but then I like Harry potter as well. We are off to see the Harry potter experience in July. I'm really excited about that and if the children knew they were going they would be as well. I love surprising them.

I will post about my trip when I get back.

Love jackie

[Hidden]

Hi Jan

I am so envious (not really, I'm pleased for you). This is a show I've always wanted to see. Up until a few months ago I wouldn't organise anything too far in the future...........silly huh? But i'm gradually getting over that. Maybe I'll try to get tickets.

Love Chris x

[Jan76 in reply to Hidden]

Hi there Chris ...

Its so worth the trip there ..so hope you can get tickets and can make it .

Yes it was a bit of a worry as to whether we would get there but we did ...

Ali my daughter spent ages on the pc in getting the tickets she wanted as we were very close to the stage .. I am a very lucky mummy ...

Its a day Iam not going to forget in a long time ...

Love Janet xxx