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Dave has fallen sick

Tuesday, September 18th, 2007

Cartoon sick manAs many of our friends will know, I (Dave) have been pretty ill since towards the end of August. We have had it confirmed today by the doctor that I have got Glandular Fever. It’s incredibly depressing and frustrating and we would be glad of your prayers as I try to begin my recuperation.

The doctor has ordered total rest and while I understand that Glandular Fever is pretty hard to predict, she has estimated that it may take two to three months to recover. At present, the worst thing is that I seem to have developed a secondary infection in my throat which is making swallowing and speaking very difficult indeed. (more…)

Settling into Cambridge

Tuesday, September 19th, 2006

Ridley HallWe’ve been living here in Cambridge for almost a month now and thought it a good time to say hello and give you a news update. College term has not yet started (a week to go) and so we’ve been able to enjoy a rest over the last couple of weeks, having unpacked and settled in. We’ve worked out where the Tesco’s is and all the essentials. Of course, we’ve also made a priority of registering with a doctor and visiting the local hospital’s maternity wing to make sure we are ready when Kerry goes into labour.

Speaking of which, Kerry and baby two are both fine. She is fit to burst and pretty uncomfortable doing most things as heavily pregnant women tend to be. However, both are healthy and well and we are trying to finalize names and get the children’s room ready for an extra occupant!

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London’s burning

Thursday, July 7th, 2005

I thought I had better post to let anyone who stops by the site know that I’m fine and everything is fine after the atrocities in London today. I happened to catch a bus from Charing Cross this morning around 09:05 and first heard that there had been ‘a bang’ on the tube once I reached work but like most people, I guess, my initial reaction was (more…)

We win!

Wednesday, July 6th, 2005

London will host 2012!

I have just got back from popping down to Trafalgar Square for the announcement. What fantastic news. I can’t stop smiling and feel quite (more…)