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Heather & Gary, artists specialising in printmaking. Often covered in ink, compost or bread dough. One of us has cancer, so if we're not here you'll find us at the hospital.
Find work> littleramstudio.etsy.com also Country Living Marketplace
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Many people have asked how they can help & what we need while we are going through the medical stuff. We came up with this idea which would help with fuel, etc., while I'm in hospital & recovery. Big thank you already for all the fab chums who have sent, chocs, socks, etc.
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I don't know how to say this, but with great sadness and a very heavy heart it is Heather's Funeral tomorrow, Tuesday 4th March, Heather would want you all to raise a large glass of something strong to celebrate her life. x
March 3, 2025 at 12:55 PM
I don't know how to say this, but with great sadness and a very heavy heart it is Heather's Funeral tomorrow, Tuesday 4th March, Heather would want you all to raise a large glass of something strong to celebrate her life. x
Gary here, My sweet Heather died in the early hours of this morning. The Whisky is kicking in big time! This THING, this INFECTION, they don't know what it was? KILLED my lovely Heather. She couldn't move or speak to me, we just made eye contact. I want to die.
January 30, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Gary here, My sweet Heather died in the early hours of this morning. The Whisky is kicking in big time! This THING, this INFECTION, they don't know what it was? KILLED my lovely Heather. She couldn't move or speak to me, we just made eye contact. I want to die.
...Extreme tiredness but can't sleep. Catheter was removed and now refitted! Mobility bad, although she does fidgit a lot. When you enter Hospital you leave your dignity at the door! My poor Heather, I love her so much! Will keep you posted. x
January 24, 2025 at 3:17 PM
...Extreme tiredness but can't sleep. Catheter was removed and now refitted! Mobility bad, although she does fidgit a lot. When you enter Hospital you leave your dignity at the door! My poor Heather, I love her so much! Will keep you posted. x
... she asked the Nurse ''am I dying'', the nurse patted her knee & reassured her ''no you are not dying''. Rash & puffiness still about, Doctor's keeping a close eye on everything! Nose bleed & Platelets low. Temp too low. Diarrhroea off the scale!....
January 24, 2025 at 3:16 PM
... she asked the Nurse ''am I dying'', the nurse patted her knee & reassured her ''no you are not dying''. Rash & puffiness still about, Doctor's keeping a close eye on everything! Nose bleed & Platelets low. Temp too low. Diarrhroea off the scale!....
Gary here, sorry about the delay on update, so much to do, paranoid cats driving me daft! Heather had rest of infusion, she's had a food tube fitted, not good but necessary, Dietician watching over her, she had to have oxygen last night, couldn't breathe...
January 24, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Gary here, sorry about the delay on update, so much to do, paranoid cats driving me daft! Heather had rest of infusion, she's had a food tube fitted, not good but necessary, Dietician watching over her, she had to have oxygen last night, couldn't breathe...
Gary here, Heather's had the Donor Cells today, 3 bags, just over an hour (more to come tomorrow). She's like a new born baby. Doctors concerned about water retention, in Heather's words: I look like a Pufferfish! Ha! She's doing well. Exhausted & extremely tired. I miss her.
January 22, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Gary here, Heather's had the Donor Cells today, 3 bags, just over an hour (more to come tomorrow). She's like a new born baby. Doctors concerned about water retention, in Heather's words: I look like a Pufferfish! Ha! She's doing well. Exhausted & extremely tired. I miss her.
Day 0 - transplant day!!
Everyone cross fingers xxx
Everyone cross fingers xxx
January 22, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Day 0 - transplant day!!
Everyone cross fingers xxx
Everyone cross fingers xxx
Gary here, 12.30 am, it's day zero, day of the transplant. Heather is feeling pretty shit at the moment, Cannula came out, blood everywhere, Doctor fits new one, didn't work, fucking blood everywhere again! Temp is good 36.6! Rash is slowly getting better. Awaiting infusion.
January 22, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Gary here, 12.30 am, it's day zero, day of the transplant. Heather is feeling pretty shit at the moment, Cannula came out, blood everywhere, Doctor fits new one, didn't work, fucking blood everywhere again! Temp is good 36.6! Rash is slowly getting better. Awaiting infusion.
Hi Gary here again, 1.41 in the morning, just spoke to Heather, she's fighting the fight, under ICU and critical care nurse! Struggling but temp & rash moving in the right direction. Doctor is quietly confident. (What the fuck does that mean?). God I love her so much!
January 21, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Hi Gary here again, 1.41 in the morning, just spoke to Heather, she's fighting the fight, under ICU and critical care nurse! Struggling but temp & rash moving in the right direction. Doctor is quietly confident. (What the fuck does that mean?). God I love her so much!
I'm alive but not kicking. Very bad night, this is when they swipe me into nothing. X
January 20, 2025 at 12:02 PM
I'm alive but not kicking. Very bad night, this is when they swipe me into nothing. X
Hi it's Gary here. I'm sat next to Heather, she's tired but OK. Rash is now full body, she looks like she's fallen asleep in full sun for the day!
January 19, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Hi it's Gary here. I'm sat next to Heather, she's tired but OK. Rash is now full body, she looks like she's fallen asleep in full sun for the day!
Day - 4 of chemo and I'm slowly slowing down while it kills off everything floating around in my blood stream. Can still eat, just. I'll try and post daily but if I can't then Gary will step in with quick updates. x
January 18, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Day - 4 of chemo and I'm slowly slowing down while it kills off everything floating around in my blood stream. Can still eat, just. I'll try and post daily but if I can't then Gary will step in with quick updates. x
New pj's! Flower sprigs, although the maroon does bring out my chemo rash. 🙄
January 18, 2025 at 11:48 AM
New pj's! Flower sprigs, although the maroon does bring out my chemo rash. 🙄
Rough night, no sleep. Temperature spiked - chemo related but they still have to put you on high alert. Loads of bloods + hooked up to IV all night. Mad rash now covering upper body! Having a tea & biscuits to get me going. Onwards, though slowly...
January 18, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Rough night, no sleep. Temperature spiked - chemo related but they still have to put you on high alert. Loads of bloods + hooked up to IV all night. Mad rash now covering upper body! Having a tea & biscuits to get me going. Onwards, though slowly...
Another very handsome doctor! This is doing nothing for my blood pressure.
January 17, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Another very handsome doctor! This is doing nothing for my blood pressure.
Friday lunch. Cheese and onion pasty with pasta salad. The pasty was akin to a trip to Greggs, the pasta salad nice. I didn't order any gravy and nor did I use it. Pud strawberry ice cream. 6/10
January 17, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Friday lunch. Cheese and onion pasty with pasta salad. The pasty was akin to a trip to Greggs, the pasta salad nice. I didn't order any gravy and nor did I use it. Pud strawberry ice cream. 6/10
Everything redressed and cleaned, arm feels better, phew.
January 17, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Everything redressed and cleaned, arm feels better, phew.
Yesterday I asked for a tube cuff to cover my PICC line. They put me in a too small size which by bed time I had to wrestle off! My arm is more bruised & very painful today 😫
January 17, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Yesterday I asked for a tube cuff to cover my PICC line. They put me in a too small size which by bed time I had to wrestle off! My arm is more bruised & very painful today 😫
Chemo tiredness is creeping in. There may be naps ahead.
January 17, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Chemo tiredness is creeping in. There may be naps ahead.
Dawn is a subdued affair. One blushing strip peeping over the horizon.
January 17, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Dawn is a subdued affair. One blushing strip peeping over the horizon.
Day -5 of the chemo bashing. Still feel OK. Only vague sign of chemo is a small rash on my decolletage, will get the Dr's on it pronto. Friday dragged its heels, the weekends are always quiet, which is great. Onwards...
January 17, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Day -5 of the chemo bashing. Still feel OK. Only vague sign of chemo is a small rash on my decolletage, will get the Dr's on it pronto. Friday dragged its heels, the weekends are always quiet, which is great. Onwards...
More Jackdaws back in stock, grab 'em while you can!
Limited Edition Linocut Prints, supplied ready for framing. Find them in our lovely little online art shop here> littleramstudio.etsy.com
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Limited Edition Linocut Prints, supplied ready for framing. Find them in our lovely little online art shop here> littleramstudio.etsy.com
#shopsmall #BuyArt
January 16, 2025 at 7:08 PM
More Jackdaws back in stock, grab 'em while you can!
Limited Edition Linocut Prints, supplied ready for framing. Find them in our lovely little online art shop here> littleramstudio.etsy.com
#shopsmall #BuyArt
Limited Edition Linocut Prints, supplied ready for framing. Find them in our lovely little online art shop here> littleramstudio.etsy.com
#shopsmall #BuyArt
Thursday tea, an hour late! Cauliflower, broccoli and pasta bake, peas and wedge potatoes. Pud chocolate sponge. Microwaved hard the pasta had practically turned back to flour paste. I sifted out the cauliflower and 1 spring of broccoli. Pud not good. 4/10
January 16, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Thursday tea, an hour late! Cauliflower, broccoli and pasta bake, peas and wedge potatoes. Pud chocolate sponge. Microwaved hard the pasta had practically turned back to flour paste. I sifted out the cauliflower and 1 spring of broccoli. Pud not good. 4/10
Finished Grace Dent's Hungry. It was an amuse bouche.
January 16, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Finished Grace Dent's Hungry. It was an amuse bouche.
2nd chemo in and swirling around. Eating orange smarties whilst I still fancy them.
January 16, 2025 at 3:58 PM
2nd chemo in and swirling around. Eating orange smarties whilst I still fancy them.