Around Australia with Mini Me

[Iguanasan]

Thanks Q1. More tests and biopsies on Thursday just gone, results due in Tuesday for final confirmation.

[Mad Aussie]

Thanks Iggy

[Hillbillygirl]

We may not know Graeme and his family, (including yourselves), personally, but with such a sharing of their life here, in story and pics, sure do get to know them, (and you, MA), quite well.
You are all some of the better ones out there, and we are all praying for him, and his family.

[Mad Aussie]

We may not know Graeme and his family, (including yourselves), personally, but with such a sharing of their life here, in story and pics, sure do get to know them, (and you, MA), quite well.
You are all some of the better ones out there, and we are all praying for him, and his family.

Thanks HBG

[Mad Aussie]

Unfortunately the test/biopsy results aren't good. The cancer is in his bone marrow :(

The short of it is that if he survives the treatment they will start as soon as possible (maybe even this side of Christmas) it will be a long 6 months, and then after that, his prognosis is living 5 - 10 years maximum. He now needs a lot of luck or some medical breakthrough if he is to live even to my age now.

Looks like yet another Christmas with cancer dominating the preceedings.

You'd think I'd be used to this after Graeme having cancer when he was younger, myself, my wife, and more recently my father 3 times in a two year period (he's still under some post cancer treatment), but it's hard to know what to do or say to him and Mandy. All I could think of was saying "I didn't know what I could offer but if they thought of anything at all, all they need do is ask." Doesn't seem enough. We've also offered to babysit Dean as the treatments will be down here in Brisbane. We will also set up a bedroom for them in case they need to stay a night at any time.

Anyhow enough rambling ... thanks for listening ...

[Bambi]

Oh Steve I am so sorry to hear this. I can imagine how devastated everyone must be. It's wonderful that you are able to set up a bedroom and be a support for them as they go through this. Your ongoing support will be of huge value to them.

I have no idea what a person in Canada can do but let me know . At the very least I will be thinking of them and hoping that they can grab a few more precious moments in the time that they have left together.

hugs to you and your family!

[Mad Aussie]

Thanks Bambi

[Hillbillygirl]

Very sad news indeed. From everything I have seen and learned of Graeme and his family from this trip they have taken us on, he is one of a kind for sure. I am so glad he was able to do this trip for his closest loved ones, and even more so that he shared so much of what so many of us will never have the opportunity to see, or do. It was so wonderful that they got to do this amazing once in a lifetime adventure together. Most ordinary people would never even attempt what they did together, and for that they can be amazingly proud of themselves and I know the family will never forget this ever, and it shows how extraordinary this man really is.
I know myself, and my family with whom I have shared this adventure, will never forget it, and for that I thank them all, including yourself.
You still never know MA. Amazing unexplained things happen everyday, and with a man as strong willed as Graeme, you just never know what the future will bring. Here's hoping for the best in their future together. I know with persons such as yourself in their corner, there is an even better chance of coming out of this alright yet.
They, (and the rest of your family), are in our thoughts and prayers daily, and please be sure to pass this message along to all.

[Mad Aussie]

Thank you HBG ... I will definitely pass on the wishes.

[asnow]

Well said HBG. Add my thoughts and prayers as well.