Tuesday, 31 March 2015

Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference

Winston Churchill couldn't have summarised these last few weeks any better. Firstly, we're pleased to report that Ian has a bed waiting for him in a local hospice, we're now waiting for an infection in the hospital ward (not in Ian!) to pass before he's allowed to go. Secondly, we'd like to reflect on those words from Winston.

Throughout Ian's battle against the strongest opponent of his life, he has continued to maintain a stoic positivity and optimism that only he can project. We hope you have seen this through his blog. His and our attitude has not wavered in these last few weeks as we have all come to terms with the realisation that the scientifically engineered tools used to fight against this strongest of opponents have now been replaced by the less scientifically, but equally engineered and effective tools of: love, faith, positivity, and down right determination.

This allows us as a family to experience some wonderful moments of clarity and obscurity in equal measure as we sit with Ian. It allows us to laugh and joke as Ian himself realises the chemical concoction in his brain has made him hallucinate the strangest of things. It allows us to have thoughtful, insightful and meaningful conversations covering all kinds of topics.

Maintaining this positive attitude has made, and continues to make, the biggest difference in this battle. We are truly fortunate to be led so inextricably in this by Ian.

With Love,
iDASH

1 comment:

  1. Thinking of Ian at this time - many happy memories of working together. I keep smiling as I remember Singapore - the heat, the humidity and the tree fungus, above all the tree fungus. Lots of shared laughter, Lots of professional inspiration. Some of my 'most acceptable' memories.
    Mark.

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