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Good evening @Maggie, its just after midnight and I've just come in from outside where I've been gazing at the sky and the stars. Its a lovely evening actually. Holly found herself a frog in a bucket on the deck which had some water in it. So when I went looking for her, there she was with her head deep in the bucket trying to grasp this frog which was swimming around the bottom. It was a bit like that party game kids play, the bobbing apple or something I think it was called? She got it though, clever little girl that she is. Up she came with a smile on her face and a frog carefully placed in her mouth. She let it out on the deck and watching it hop safely away. I wish I knew what she was thinking. I've seen her do that before actually. 
Yes its been a big day today. I was at the local hospital at 1pm to meet hubby as the patient transport van turned up to deliver him. Got him admitted and settled into his new hospital room. He is looking so much better than he was even a few days ago, so I'm hoping he wont have to stay too long in hospital before finally being allowed home. He is only having the occasional periods of confusion now, and his mobility is much improved to what it was only a few days ago. He is slowly getting stronger, more balanced and less shaky. All good news.
We also saw the oncologist this afternoon as he wanted to see him immediately he got back to our home town. Although we couldnt discuss actual treatment yet as we still need the staining and BRAF tests to come in before determining the best treatment for him. So we will need to see him again next week.
But yes, oh yes, it is a huge relief that he is no longer down in the City and I dont have to keep returning there. Although it was a long day, as I was up there from 12.30 until a bit after 8pm. Either at the hospital, organising transport to the oncologist, waiting for the apt, organising and booking additional tests like blood and CT scans, etc. But he is nicely settled now and happy in his new room.
Oh thats a bit of a blow Maggie with your counselor being away. Yes I'm sure she has earned a break, but its still tough when it happens aye?
My Mum is doing reasonably well at this stage. Still very tired and I think fairly depressed, which is fairly common after such and operation. Also still having difficulty breathing as there is still some fluid on her lungs from the pneumonia. But regarding the actual mastectomy, all going well and healing nicely.
Thanks for your reassurance that I'm not alone. I tell myself that and sometimes I even start to believe it, but then there are times I know that isnt really true. Support is great and really helps, the likes of you and the other members here make a huge difference to my thinking. But at the end of the day physically there really is just me.
Sherry 
For you Maggie - the night sky.
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