Well this it it - the final chapter in the story. It's getting a little boring now but things are still moving on well. The Tesio line (a thumping great line protruding from my chest to connect to the plasma exchange machine) I have had in since mid May came out last Wednesday. This was a great leap forward for me as I can now have a proper shower and I feel much more normal.

Also, as of last Thursday, I am now seeing Doctors as opposed to Consultants so I am much more off the radar although still under scrutiny by the medical team.

I am now back at work - still I suppose I need to earn money for shul fees if nothing else.

So, it's all pretty routine from now on so frankly there is going to be very little to report and I am therefore closing the blog down. For posterity, Barbara has created a terrific scrap book for both us and the Moss's. It looks terrific and will be something to look at fondly over the years to come.

I've said it before and I will say it again. A huge vote of thanks to my family for their support, to the Moss's for their support and donation and to all our friends out there - this episode in my life would have been much more difficult without them.

Paul