This is advance posted to appear at the time I'm due to check in at the hospital.

I guess I've come a long way from the person who no way would let anyone see her head without hair.  You may be able to detect the slight 'halo' effect where it is starting to grow back (some still falling out).

The last week or so especially has seen my inbox and my doormat swamped with messages of support, and I have found my anxiety levels dropping as the day has drawn nearer.  I am overwhelmed by the number of people whose prayers are supporting me - many of whom know me only online or as a name - and feel both humbled and blessed by this.  THANK YOU my loyal readers for all your support over these past months.

I wondered about advance posting some bits and bobs - prayers, songs, Bible verses (out of context) - but decided against it.  Instead this corner of blogland will be silent for a while - at least a week whilst I am in hospital and maybe longer if I am feeling 'knocked about' afterwards.  But, as the line goes, 'I'll be back'... with tales of how it all went and what new things I've learned about myself or about God along the way.

Whatever you're up to in the meantime, don't work too hard, take care, have fun, laugh a lot, dance if only in your bedroom... and come back to 'see' me soon.

Blessings be yours in abundance.

The Lord is my rock, my rock and salvation, in God I trust, in God I trust.  (Taize, after Psalm 18:2)