It was going to be a bit of an outing… well not much of one to be honest, but two days of tests for Rod at the National Amyloidosis Centre, at London's Royal Free Hospital was as good as it gets these days. It was the first time Rod had been out since his stem cell transplant four months ago and so, if nothing else, we were planning to include a bit of window shopping in the new, shiny St Pancras Train Station on the way home.
Fortunately the consultation at the end of Rod’s two-day test marathon was good. He is progressing as well as can be expected. The statistics show that the stem cells have just about done what they were meant to do. All we need now is for him to get stronger and put on a bit of weight which will, the consultant assured us, happen all in good time.
There were light flurries of snow as we shivered our way from the hospital but at St Pancras 'cancelled' signs screamed at us from the departure boards. This was no time for window shopping. We joined the mass of panicky travellers and wedged ourselves onto what, according to the information displayed, was the only train heading to the East Midlands. It was going to Sheffield to be precise, with Leicester as its first stop.
The journey was beautiful, white fields lit by dazzling sunshine, but by the time we reached Leicester it was snowing and as we alighted from the train we heard the announcer breaking the news to the remaining travellers. The train was no longer going to Sheffield but would terminate at Derby. We’re home now, heating on full blast, cuddling hot mugs of tea, but I keep wondering what happened to all those people who thought they were on their way to Sheffield.
Wow - so glad you made it home!! That would have been really difficult is you hadn't made that train!! Glad the report was good :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jemi, yes I was pretty relieved to get home!
ReplyDeleteCan't tell you the relief yesterday when I received your message saying you were home safe and sound. 'Wow' where did all this snow come from............. Those poor people on the train thinking they were going home to Sheffield and then to be stranded at Derby - I wonder where they are now!!
ReplyDelete"Didn't Rod do well"............ and you too. Lots and lots of Love :-)
Hi Rifka, it was certainly a difficult day. I keep thinking about those poor Sheffield people too and yes, Rod did do well, didn't he :-))
ReplyDeleteSo pleased that Rod is improving all the time, wonderful news. And, phew what a relief that you managed to get the last train out. It is frightening that everything comes to a halt when the weather takes over. Keep warm and away from trains! Hugs x and clean licks from Pops and Barns !
ReplyDeleteSo glad that the reports on Rod's health are good.
ReplyDeleteYes, snow is definitely better viewed from inside your own home with heating and hot drinks - makes you very grateful for those 'little' things.
Keep warm
Thanks Pauline. Yes, there should be an easier way of coping with the snow.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ann. You're right about the little things. We're certainly grateful for our lovely warm house right now.