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#5 chemotherapy, crafting and more Easter fun
I began the #5 21 day chemotherapy cycle yesterday. A long day in the hospital necessitated ensuring I brought my food and some crochet with me. My hair has become really curly in the last week and it...
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Flowers, baking, knitting and chemotherapy
This round of chemotherapy was difficult at first, I was tired and fatigued, no amount of rest could ease it. In the last five days I have been feeling better, I have some energy and am sleeping well...
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Chemotherapy complete
Today was my last day of chemotherapy. I began the treatment for my stomach cancer over seven months ago. I had three cycles of ECF chemotherapy in 2013, and on January 20 th I had a total gastrectomy,...
View ArticleA response to the discovery of a mass grave in a septic tank in Galway
In response to the discovery of a mass grave of babies and children at a convent in Galway, I wanted to write something about my own personal experience. I firmly believe in the power of personal...
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Post chemo travel
Mr Margie and I left Ireland on Friday 13th, driving my Land Rover Discovery with Leiny's Morris Minor on a car trailer. We spent a few days in Henley-on-Thames with our daughter, son in law and...
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Post chemo travel cont...
Mr Margie and I left Belgium having met up with our dear friend Nathalie for a "missed you, love you, catch up where we left off five years ago" chat. We arrived in Giverny on Friday evening and dined...
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Post chemo travel 3
Town centre in Henley was once again the choice venue for a film set, this time for a German series "Valentine's Kiss". A recently vacated shop was set up as a bridal store, and the locals just went...
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Home, crafting and friendship
Since I returned from my post chemo travels, my energy levels have increased. I have less afternoon resting. The garden is providing an abundance of produce and flowers at the moment. I have begun...
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50th Birthday Tea Dance Party and celebrations
Mr Margie turned fifty on July 20th and I turned 50 on July 25th. We spent a lovely evening at the Belgian Ambassadors reception on the 18th celebrating Belgian National Day. Our nephews Cole and Lir...
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Steam rally and health update
Last Sunday Mr Margie and I went to the Stradbally Vintage Steam Rally with my Mam and Dad in my 1968 Morris Minor. We wanted to recreate a photo taken in 1966,when all three of us posed in front of a...
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Makeover and relaxation
The garden is providing an abundance of vegetables at the moment, the dwarf French beans are ready now and the courgettes are marrow sized and the round ones look like pumpkins. Mr. Margie planted...
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Health update and recent travels
My most recent CT indicated I had fluid in my abdomen. A biopsy of the fluid tested positive for cancer. I can't begin to tell you how devastating this news has been for me, Mr. Margie, Mel and Chris,...
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Spring and new treatment
Merino cat has been keeping me company and bringing occasional gifts of mice. I recently went to see the Shaun the Sheep Movie with Mr Margie. It was so funny. I started a new treatment last week. It's...
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Health update and spring adventures
I started cycle five of Ramucarumab and Paclitaxol last week. I have three Tuesday's of treatment each cycle with one tuesday off before the next cycle starts. I try to travel each time I have the free...
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Home again ❤️
I have had a tough few weeks, physically and mentally, and emotionally. I got very weak after 16 Taxol treatments and 11 ramucarumab. I was only sleeping for about an hour at a time each night in...
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An Update on Margie
Margie went into hospital a few weeks ago and had an N.J. Feeding tube inserted. She didn't react well with the feed. Margie and her medical team made the decision to end all treatment and for her to...
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Peaceful now
Margie passed away peacefully today surrounded by her loving family.In lieu of flowers donations can be made to The Irish Wildlife Trust and The Humanist Association of Ireland Please click here for...
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One year later
McCall's FarmLeiny found this poem among Margie's writings (written 20 years before)McCall's Farm, CalverstownThe long armed chestnutkissing barren groundbeneath leafy brancheswaits for me.That...
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Two years later
Another year has gone by. This year our family celebrated. Sinéad's wedding was full of creativity, individuality, and family.Margie's sister Sinéad on her wedding day with bouquet by Mel - photo by...
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Three Years Later
This year, as in other years, we continue to keep all that Margie taught us close to our hearts.Mel, and a small group of her friends, run the Chester/Derry Chapter of End 68 Hours of Hunger in New...
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Four Years Later
This year we have partied in true Margie-style. We've planned, decorated, danced, laughed, remembered and journeyed together. Mel and Rommeij in Paris for Rommeij's Hen PartyHomemade Decorations for...
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Five Years Later
A year for farewell and welcome. We said goodbye to Margie’s mother Sheila Delaney (née Dowling) in November and celebrated her life with endless pots of tea and family gatherings. Sheila and Margie...
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Six Years Later
In March 2021, Margie’s words from this blogpost joined other testimonies in a production for The Abbey Theatre Dublin. Home is no longer available to watch online. Read about the report on Mother and...
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Seven Years Later
Like many other families, Margie’s daughters spent the pandemic apart and were delighted to reunite last year in Kerry. The Irish Trip was the first time Pepijn, Margie’s grandson, met most of his...
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Eight Years Later
Whether we’re mothering, gardening, cleaning or meeting up with family and good friends, Margie is always in our thoughts. This year, Margie’s grandchildren met for the first time when Mel and her...
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