Author Archives: Topherwelch

Over the past couple of weeks, I have had time to think back and reflect over events from years gone by. Most of the time they are events that leave me with a smile on my face as my fond memories far outweigh the bad ones. While I share some of these memories, I wouldContinue reading “Up through the floor”

I was at the hospital, earlier today, to have the stitches/staples removed from my head. I was more afraid of this procedure than of the actual operation. I think that is due to being able to relate more to the smaller scale of intrusion that the removal of stitches entails. The nurse was very gentleContinue reading “No longer in stitches”

It has been a real pleasure to enjoy the most simple of things, like being at home over the weekend. Yesterday, the whole family was together so we got to relax and play together. I really recommend ticket to ride as a fun yet challenging game. Yesterday we played the North America version, which isContinue reading “Back to normal”

After a week on the neurosurgery ward, I have been allowed home over the weekend. The staff at the hospital have been fantastic and really looked after me far better than I deserve, but it is so much better to come home and be with my family. When I went in on Sunday evening theContinue reading “Home on leave”

But Oh, didn’t he ramble (Jelly Roll Morton) We have started a small collection towards research at Hjärnfonden, the Swedish charity for brain research, hoping to contribute 10 000 kr to their cause. This may only be a small sum of money in comparison with the huge needs in developing effective treatment strategies for theContinue reading “You’ll never walk alone”

The short version Way back in time, shortly after Bitte and I met, we visited Bitte’s mother, Kajsa, for the first time together. This was at Kajsas garden allottment. So properly attired and topped with a Panama hat we went off to the allottment in Husbyborg. When we arrived we found that Bittes sister, Annika,Continue reading “Where did Tvanellus come from?”

Thanks to Bitte for keeping you updated and to all of you for your warmth and support. I have now gone through this part of my ordeal. The tumour was successfully isolated and removed during surgery which lasted for about two hours. We now wait patiently for the planned follow-up. In the meantime, I arrivedContinue reading “Turban”

Chris mår fortsatt bra efter omständigheterna. Han har idag fått flytta från NIMA till den vanliga vårdavdelningen. Han är uppe och rör på sig en del men blir fort trött.I dessa tider råder besöksförbud. Jag har pratat med honom ett par gånger och han hälsar! Vid tangentbordet: Bitte

Chris opererades på förmiddagen idag och operationen har gått bra. Chris mår utifrån omständigheterna bra och är vid gott mod. Han ligger på NIMA (neurokirurgens intermediärvårdsavdelning) och kollas regelbundet. Han kommer sedan att flyttas till en vanlig vårdavdelning, troligen imorgon. Besöksförbud råder i dessa tider. Jag har pratat med honom och han hälsar till allaContinue reading “Operationen har gått bra”

Tomorrow at 5 am I will be woken up to prepare for my operation. I have mixed emotions about this. Firstly nervous, but mostly glad to get it done. My attitude is to look beyond tomorrow and to plan for new challenges. I have decided to start with a “kort klassiker” comprising 10 km running,Continue reading “Goals for the future”