Hi everyone
 
Unfortunately Dad isn’t very well at the moment.  
 
Dad has been struggling to maintain a normal body temperature, suffering both very high and very low temperatures.  It has now been found that he has bacteria in his blood, which sounds rather worrying.  He has also been shaking periodically, which is all related to the same problem, apparently.  He has been put on an course of antibiotics intravenously so these should take effect very quickly, but the downside is that he does experience unpleasant side effects, including nausea from these.  
 
Marie-Therese has come down with a bout of flu so she couldn’t visit Dad yesterday but did manage to visit him today, keeping a surgical mask on and being extra careful to avoid physical contact with anything, but Dad is in low spirits and, inevitably, the longevity of his recovery and the prospect of yet another setback is taking its toll.
 
We can only wait painfully patiently whilst this latest worry passes.  At times like this, the best comfort we can take is to remember how intensely difficult things were several months ago and recall the effectiveness of Dad’s strong will, even then, to overcome the hurdles.
 
It will be Dad’s birthday on Tuesday, so hopefully the antibiotics will have eased his symptoms by then to make it a more comfortable day, although the prospect of him having a glass of celebratory champagne certainly isn’t going to be on the menu now, sadly.
 
More soon!
 
Love
Nat
xxx