Because I was being withdrawn from the trial I was asked to complete a "quality of life" survey, I was subject to additional blood tests, and treated to yet another bone marrow biopsy. The biopsy is, I think, my eighth ! This one only involved "aspiration" and was without any significant discomfort thanks to the efforts of the doctor and the practice nurse.
You will recall that, last month I recorded my disappointment that the manufacturers of Altoids mints had withdrawn sales in the UK.
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This morning, much to my surprise, I received a parcel. Looking at the multiple labels it became clear that it had originated in the USA. On opening it I found six tins of Altoids !
It would seem that UK customs have checked the contents as the outer polythene wrapper had been opened.
Speaking to our elder son at the weekend, he had asked if I'd received any parcel recently - no I hadn't. "OK" he said. All was now obvious: Having read last month's blog, he had ordered the mints from the USA to be delivered direct to me. In a phone call this morning I was able to say a very big thank you.
It is not flesh and blood but the heart which makes
us fathers and sons.
Johann Schiller
Keep wellStephen
