#2354 Saturday 8th February

 The funeral for Maxine will be held on Thursday 20th Feb at 2pm.

I've been pondering on the way Kaylia perceives her world.  She often remembers past people or places .... and if we re-visit the person or place, she has no interest.  It's as though she just wants to confirm that this part of her world is still there.... that her world is constant.  How does this idea accommodate important people and things?  It's as though people/things transfer into a fixed part of her world and are regularly confirmed automatically. 

#2353 Tuesday 4th February

Kaylia is bubbling over with happiness today... this is quite normal and very welcome.  I often wonder what she'd be like without her medication...... will there come a time that we can gradually reduce the dose and see what effect it has.

Today I went to see the urologist about my kidney.  The conclusion is that the original biopsy 5 years ago is not clear either way.  It may be cancer but it may not!  So I need another biopsy..... with the advance of technology since the last time, it may give a clearer result.

This afternoon I tackled the task of welding the broken parts of the vintage shears.  (see #2347) This is a more difficult job than usual as the parts are made of cast iron..... this means that the parts have to be heated (preferably red hot) before welding and then cooled slowly after the welding is completed. 

#2352 Monday 3rd February

I spend Mondays with my brother Peter..... today we shared a time of sadness for the passing of our sister Maxine.  Maxine died on Saturday afternoon.  I have many good memories of the times we shared.  She was a bit over one year older than me.... and when we were younger, we'd often be asked if we were twins.  In recent years she has been an inspiration to me.... and I've no doubt that all who knew her shared that feeling.