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Sylvia

Sorry to hear you had such a disappointment at the weekend but you sound very positive; Here's hoping it's 3rd time lucky;

30 May 2006 - St Albans, Herts

Justine

hello i dont know who you are but whilst typing in my name in google it came up with your website - my name is justine also!! love justinex

30 May 2006 - England

Kaz

Hey glad to hear you made it to the outside world - must of been gt; although we're not exactly having good weather!! Real sorry to hear those 2nd set of lungs we're not good enough but I'm with all I'm sure hoping 3rd time round will be lucky and that it won't be too long to wait! All my thoughts & prayers are with you, Jon & families! Take Care Lots Love x
29 May 2006

29 May 2006 - Rainy Chelmsford

Janet

Hi Justine, What a disappointment! Never mind, it wasn't your time yet, great that the docs are being so thorough at least you know they want only the full 100% for you; Third time lucky, that was just the dry run; Best Wishes

29 May 2006 - Scotland

Sarge

Justine,

I've just logged onto the net and had my daily look at your website;
I'd firstly like to say how great it was to hear you've been out and about; It really hits home to me how lucky we all are to have our freedom and health and how much we take for granted; You really are an inspiration and it sounds as though you are getting stronger day by day;
Secondly I'd like to let you know how dissapointed I was to hear you've missed out for the secong time on your transplant; Being in Australia, I think one word they use alot really sums it up;;;;;BUGGER !
But being the eternal optimist and one hell of a fighter I'm sure you'll get over this recent set back and the transplant will be round the corner; I've got everything crossed it'll come soon;
Look after yourself and give that fiancee of yours a kiss for me (well maybe not a kiss and more of a manly hug) and keep smiling;
All your frinds in Aus are thinking about you and i'm sure positive thinking and praying will get you that transplant sooner rather than later;
See you in October;

Love Sarge

29 May 2006

Michael Long

Justine, I was researching a techie geek thing and saw a comment that your brother made on a blog site and clicked the link to your site; You have my prayers and well wishes;
29 May 2006

29 May 2006 - Cleveland, Ohio

Berfin

Hi Always Sparkling Justine Laymond !

My boyfriend told me that he left a message in your gust book; Do you remember Tonguc? You are the one that brought us together;
Justine We are at the hospital too; Evin is sleeping now and I am looking at the pigeons at the window; It is quite curious; They turn their back to the outside world and check inside the rooms most of the time; We even have seagulls in the morning, big ones;
I loved your poem in your last diary entries;
Beatiful poem;;
I mostly liked the ceiling part;
Our thoughts are with you, me Tonguc and Evin;
We are dreaming of being back home and lay down our beds and fall asleep with our siamese cat's soft breathing;
I wonder what are your dreams now;
Say hi to Spencer!
Loves,
b
29 May 2006

29 May 2006 - by the window of Room 4303 American Hospital*Istanbul-Turkey

Ollie

Dear Justine,

Sorry for not being in touch my lovely especailly when it seems so much has been going on in you life; My thoughts are always with you and I am sure the third alert will be the ones for you;

I am so glad you have got to have a walk outside, the fresh air must have seemed like a dream; You probably felt like you were walking on air;

I have been missing your diary so much but been so caught up in 'work' of all things that I had not noticed the days fly by; When I have 30 emails in the box and ones from my Ma unread, I know I have got to stop and slow down for a bit; It's just I have had the inspiration for another book about 'How to run the perfect hostel in England or Australia'; I have written so much already that I thought it was worth a go; Anyway I will have to wait and see if it works;

I had a staff crisis the other day when a 6ft 5 Canadian staff member got drugged at a nightclub (probably meant for someone else!); I had to go in the ambulance and he pulled through hours later; It is horrid because what would have happened if it was one of the tiny girls who worked here; I hope karma catches up with the person who did that;

Take care and I will be in touch tomorrow; All my love, hugs, thoughts, prayers, smiles are flapping through the air as I type;

Your friend,

Oliver

p;s; your recent poem is printed out and travels in my own folder as inspiration to try to write some more (although my poor efforts pale in comparison to your splendid work)
29 May 2006

29 May 2006 - Hervey Bay

Kaz

29 May 2006 - Rainy Chelmsford

Emily

Hey Justine,

YAY! Just read the latest news on you and saw you have taken your first outing in the outside world! It must have been so surreal, I remember how overwhelming it was for me in the summer and that was nowhere near as long as you have been inside so I cant imagine what it must have been like for you;

I am doing ok - still working hard towards national transplant week which is in July; I spoke to a lady from the BBC the other day and I think they are going to do an article on the livelifethengivelife campaign which will probably go in their healthpages, yay!

Still spreading the word hon;;;;come on that transplant, and in the meantime you are just doing so amazingly and still getting stronger and still fighting on; Keep on going! Sending love as always, Em xx

26 May 2006 - UK

Elaine

Hi Justine; Wow!!! I am so pleased you have been out-side; I have been praying hard for you; The fresh air must have felt glorious and I hope you had the sun on your face; I have read the poem and it's lovely; I've been learning a bit more rumba this week; It's very slow (which is good for me)! and, so they tell me, "the dance of love"! so hoping to finish it then!!! Hope the weather stays fine and you can get some fresh air again;
Much love Justine and God Bless xxx

26 May 2006 - Grimsby North East Lincolnshire

Trevor O Sullivan

Justine,

You are a total star - my admiration for you continues to rise - thanks for being you -

Trev

26 May 2006 - London

Trevor O Sullivan

This is the Laymond news at ten

Rumours are currently circulating that Justine Laymond has turned to the philosophies of MR T in an attempt to shorten her hospital stay; Patients passing by her ward have reported sounds such as "I Pity The Fool" and "No More Jibba Jabba Sucka" being directed toward the medical profession - especially the docs who can't give her the tummy injection without hurting her

Shares in Nik Naks are still showing a steady rise after it was unveiled by Nik Nak head honchos that Miss Laymond is a devotee of their crisp variety; The Harefield area is currently experiencing shortages in supplies as most have been bought up by members of The Laymond Clan in order to feed Justine's habit

26 May 2006 - London

Trevor O' Sullivan

Justine - I am applying for membership to the Lost Fan Club which you have created - to prove my dedication to the cause I am purchasing Lost DVD's in HMV today after work; I hope my application to join will be accepted

Yours Truly

Trev

26 May 2006 - London

Laura

Hey jus! so pleased u've been outside & seen a bit of the world again,not a great weather we have in the uk is it?! it's rianing here at the moment, anyway just thought i'd pop by & say hi to u & john;

not much news with me really,chris is coming on sunday to stop for a couple of days so we might do something nice,or be lazy & do nothing! who knows!

Amy my god daughter is good,she's growing up really fast she holds my hand now & smiles at me,5months going on about 5years!

anyway,i hope to hear more good news soon jus

miss you lots & lots

take care xx

26 May 2006 - UK

Cheryl

Hi Justine; I don't check the news for a few days and I find out you've been outside! That is awesome; I hope the weather was nice for you - though I suppose after being cooped up for so long even a thunderstorm would be appreciated; Keep on keeping on :) Hugs from us;

26 May 2006 - Michigan

Jens

Justine,

Sending positive thoughts to you from across the pond;;;I grew up in London, and am an avid soccer fan;; been Chelsea since 1967, so back to back championships is great; I was in London this March for the Spurs game, and it was truly magnificent to be back in SW7; This is the area where I grew up;; along the Gloucester Road; I went and saw my old house, and did some tourist things as well; It had been over 25 years since I left at the tender age of 18; So I had a lot of catching up to do; Do you follow football? With your red hair, don't tell me you are a Man U fan;;;; :)

Came across you website from a very helpful guy on the Brighthand Website, and follow the link and read about your challenges; I truly wish you the very best, and hope you find a donor ASAP; Cheers;;

25 May 2006 - Austin, Tx;;; USA

Den

Hi Just,

How nice for you to have a little trip to the outdoors, hope the sun was shining bright for you; Its been such a funny week weather wise, one minute its piddling down, the next bright sunshine but that is just typical right!

Have just been reading up on your diary and your poem was really lovely, summs you up to a T;

Keep up the good work and all my (and Gav's) love to both you and that lovely JK!!!

Big Kiss (MMMWWAAAAAAA!!!)
Den x

25 May 2006 - London

Ava Garrison

Hi Justine,

A friend of mine told me about you and I just want to add my best wishes along with the many others who are following your progress;

Your art work is brilliant;

25 May 2006 - Michigan, United States

Sylvia

Hi Justine - not been on for a while cos we've been moving house but now I'm back; I'm delighted to read how much progress you've been making - keep it up!

25 May 2006 - St Albans but formerly Potters Bar

Catherine

Well you make a good poet; I hope you enjoy your picnic; I know about you through a close friend of yours and I have to say you are inspirational and your obviously loved by so many; Keep fighting and smiling;
Thinking of you x

25 May 2006 - China

Phil

Hey, Get well soon! What an amazing battle you have been fighting; This is an inspiration to all of us;

25 May 2006 - LOS ANGELES

Helena

Dear Justine I check your site every day to see how you are and just wanted to say how lovely it was to read your latest diary entries; It's incredible how far you've come since Feb - you're a real star! Love to you and Jon; Helena xx

24 May 2006 - Spain

Simon Colman

Justine,
Hope my angel is watching over you? You are such an inspiration! I have been checking up on you every day and will never stop; xxx

23 May 2006 - Twickenham

Sarah W

Hi again; i *think* i saw you today on the ward by the window; No, am not a stalker, was leaving the unit after visiting my hubby;(had a little girl pretending to be a rabbit with us) If that was you, you looked very well; I hope you enjoyed the trip out of your room, sometimes those rooms can seem so confining;

23 May 2006 - Herts

Roy, Bev and Doreen

Hello Justine,

You are always in our thoughts and we continue to send you and Jon all our love and support;

All our love
xxx

23 May 2006 - Stanmore/Switzerland

Hillary

Hi Justine! We heard rumours that you might be going home soon; You've either gone home, or you've moved rooms, as we all used to see you on our way in and out of work! Well we all hope you are on the road to recovery (until your transplant comes along) and we all send you our love and best wishes; Liz says hi too, she's been signed off on sick leave until her baby comes along (in 4 weeks) because of high blood pressure! so she's bored stiff at home; If you haven't gone home yet, drop by to say goodbye before you go! lots of love from Everyone on B East xxx

23 May 2006 - A Rainy B East Ward, Harefield Hospital

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Sarah

Hiya Justine, glad you are getting better but dont let that depression get the better of you;

I have actually got a day off from caring today for the first time in months, David has joined a disabled foundation and today they are taking him for a pub lunch then to one of those laser paintball places!!! Next month they are going for archery lessons! I dont know what to do with myself though;

My lungs are still behaving themselves, i had to have a lung function test which i thought was horrible due to past experience in the itu(had some awful flashbacks of the life support machine), the man who did the test remembered David when he was in the itu, and was really nice about it; But my lungs are working perfectly :) even though they shouldnt be according to the x-rays; My consultant wrote to me last week to say i dont need any more tests or treatment for the time being, thank goodness; Just need to keep working on David to get better now, he is on tons of medication which is making life easier though;

Had better go, i promised myself i would put on a face mask and relax whilst i have some well deserved peace! But will no doubt end up doing housework or stay glued to the computer til he comes home;

Am thinking of you always and am keeping my fingers crossed 24/7 for the you-know-what;
Love Sarah x

23 May 2006 - Isle of Man

Oli

Dear Justine,

I may have to make up a daily update for you as this wacky internet I am on in Hervey bay does not seem to be working properly or updating properly - so here goes;

The beautiful girl awoke with fresh dreams of birds singing, the sun shining and a breeze caressing her cheek; Firstly Justine enjoyed the sweet smile from her fiance before hitting the bicylce for nearly 3600 (easy!) seconds; She wandered around the ward with her portable, she had an irrisistable air about her, one of confidence, happiness, thoughtful yet ever so slightly cheeky;

Handsome Doctors turned and smiled in the corridors (causing them to bump into numerous items); Nurses waved, the wave of a friend not an aquaintence;

Her lunch tasted superlative, as if cooked by the Queens chef and served on golden platters; After chatting to her Ma & Pa, writing her diary and having a visit from a close friend she settled in for a little Tv;

Justine went to bed knowing that tomorrow was another day that she was willing to face head on, in her true inimitable, inspirational style; Her head began to drift; sweet dreams embraced her whole-self & percolated into her subconscious;

I hope your days have been filled with happiness & hope, hopefully this was something like one of your previous few days;

All my love, hugs and thoughts

Oli

23 May 2006 - Working in Hervey Bey -

ANGELA SELWYN-BARNETT

HI JUSTINE, HAVE YOU SEEN THE NEW FILM CALLED PRIME? I HAVE HEARD IT IS VERY FUNNY, I WILL TRY AND GET IT FOR YOU AND JON TO WATCH; JUST READ YOUR NEWS, HOPE THE WEATHER GETS BETTER FOR THE PICNIC; LOVE ANGELA SB

22 May 2006 - LONDON

Janet

Hi Justine,
Just popped in to say hi and hope you continue to feel better while waiting for your new lungs; Good things come to those who wait eh? just hope it's not too long now and you'll be out on those picnics soon;Stay cheery pet;

22 May 2006 - Scotland

RiK

Save me some rib 'n' saucy nik-naks mate! My personal fave! See you soon;;;

22 May 2006 - Brighton

Dear Justine,

I hope you are not suffering from any Monday blues; Thought I would check up on any new updates but its only 6;30am in England so not likely;

I am in a noisy internet cafe waiting for my train to Maryborough (& then coach to Hervey Bay); Very, very sad after leaving my relations this morning (felt like a drink at 9am, although I did not have one); That is the strange thing about leaving people (& also airports I suppose), you just never know if or when you will ever see that person again;

Still tomorrow is tomorrow, no matter what my melancholy thoughts are today;
I am distinctly lacking in my own PMA today but it will come back like the proverbial lost penny!

Missing you oodles and I hope you have a productive (diarising & walking wise)and a painless week;

All my thoughts, lol

Oli

22 May 2006 - Brisbane

Sue

I'm with you every single pidegeon step, reading your diary makes me realise that little things we take for granted and even moan about, we shouldn't; I had to go supermarket shopping today, which I didn't enjoy, then I read your diary and you are chomping at the bit to get out of that room, what the hell am I moaning about!!! It does put things into perspective; Just remember, you are building up your strength so that you will be ready for the lung (or lungs) so that you can have a normal life again (including moaning about Tesco's !!) hang in there Justine, God Bless xxx

21 May 2006 - W;G;C;

Oliver

Dear Justine,

Your own personal musicians, cool or what! I only know of two people who have roving minstrels who come to play at their bedsides 1) The Queen and 2) the other Queen (of pop) Elton John;
You are a special little lady;

Glad you have been able to move around a bit more with the portable, sounds like a picnic could be well and truly on the cards; Make sure Kohny makes some special french stick, cheese, branston and crisp sarnies ( truly out of the top drawer but may sound rank!);

Well it is the last full day with my Grandma's sister and her ultra funny husband; It makes me feel rather sad as she is so so frail and I have no idea when I will ever get to see them both again; My time in Oz is now stictly limited and my next visit will be for Sarge's wedding so a non-family (even though I class Angela & Sarge as family anyway) visit!

Well I look forward to your next update, Justineworld would be a great place to visit as long as its not like Steve Irwins zoo; Meaning - if I visit Justinesworld theme park will you actually be there! Steve Irwin even has his under 10yr old working to placate the angry mobs who go to his zoo to see HIM;

Wishing you oodles of luck fo rthis upcoming week and I will be in touch Tuesday (as I have a long day travelling tomorrow);

See you in while crocodile,

all my love

Oli

p;s; do send Junior K my love as well;

21 May 2006 - Adelaide for the last time, boo-hoo

Frances and Malcolm Bellamy

Hello Justine,
Hope you enjoyed your musical trio and hope you will get more entertainment visiting you in the near future; When you are allowed visitors we will certainly be with you; We think about you daily and we know each day you will make a litttle more progress ready for the transplant; Until then keep a smile on your face and keep the legs working on your bike!
Lots of love,
Frances and Malcolm

20 May 2006 - Hockley, Essex

Elaine

Hi Justine sorry you're struggling a bit just now but so pleased you can see all that lovely nature from your new room; The birds will lift your spirits I do know and the green will soothe you; Sorry about the big spider, good job Jon was on hand for you! I am really impressed with your cycling turns; I've been struggling with( Bronchiectasis) tight chest this week and physio has been difficult so exercise has been nil; I did have a curry on recommodation, (which I've not had before) and it did the trick! I coughed up for Great Britain!!! I think it will have to be for medical purposes though as I don't have a taste for it - Yuk! Well take care and God Bless Justine; xxx

20 May 2006 - Grimsby North East Lincolnshire

Carri-Anne

Dear Justina

Have just finished reading your last update in your diary (Wed 17/05/06);

Keep your chin up chick and keep smiling that lovely BIG smile of yours always; I'm very happy you have a better view and that Jon cleared the spiders for you; Just keep being strong as you always are and know that all of your mates wherever they are in the world are all thinking about you loads! We never stop thinking about you;
Keep well and stay happy;
Miss you loads;
Lotsa luff from C; xxx

19 May 2006 - Pontyclun - Wales

Oliver

Dear Justine,

How's it going tiger? Happy Friday; Hopefully on this fantastic Friday, you will see more sunshine, birds, butterflies and the sweet sweet smile of JK (your fella's got a charming smile - but heh you already know that);

I am still missing both of your smiles if I am honest; Not been up to much, went 10 pin bowling with a group of young lads (aged 60-85); I came eleventh out of twelve and yes I did lose to the 85 yr old; Still i scored 90, which for me is brill (also I got charged the OAP rate!)

Just getting all packed, notes written up, post done etc before heading off for two weeks work; "Work" - quite looking forward to some paid labour at a large hostel in Hervey Bay; Warmer temperatures, cool lizards and a swimming pool; If I've got to work - I need these factors to help me through;

Hope to read another champion diary entry soon - so toodle-ooh for now;

All my love

Ollie

19 May 2006 - Adelaide

german Lisa

Hi Justine, I just wanna say hello and tell you that I'm thinking of you and wishing you from the bottom of my heard that you soon gonna get a lung wich suites to you or even better two;;;; so you can leave the hospital and get back into a more normal life; I can emagine how hard it must be beeing in the hospital not able to leave;;; you know I'M working everyday in it and see people who lay there for a long time; sometimes I try to emagine how it must be to lay there and are cut of from everything what is outside of the hospital;;;; But stay as positive as you are and I'm sure jon brings you things what keep you connected to the outside;;; Here in germany the summer is still not really there, but we had already a few days with really noce sunshine; Next month the worldcup gonna start and I have to say that even that I'm not a fan on football I start to get excited;;; so many people gonna be in Stuttgart from all over the world;;;; I'm still doing my nursecourse;;; I like it more and more even when I have my doughts and sometimes I take the wight of responsibility working with people who relay on your proffesionality too hard on my shoulders;;; but 'm getting better;;; I just can try to do my best;;;;all my love and good wishes, lisa

19 May 2006 - Stuttgart - Germany

ruth cliff

hello justine been keeping up to date with your progress, glad to see your a little better and doing well on your excersie bike; Your daiary gives me a insight into what my little sister will go through who has had lam for five years and how we will cope; i ve just entered into the light flora run in september to raise some money for lam action; keep on doing well new lungs around the cornor we pray; ruth cliff

18 May 2006 - surrey

Mike Hughes

Hi Justine,

I just heard about you today and have been reading on your website about your condition; I think it is wonderful how upbeat you have managed to remain;

I have been fortunate to not have any major medical problems but my wife has been a little less lucky; About 6 years ago she had to have a lump removed from her breast that turn out to be cancerous; We were very fortunate in that they caught it early and she was able to make a complete recovery; But we still live somewhat in six month segments between mammograms;

We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers;

18 May 2006 - Nashua, New Hampshire, USA

Edgardo

I just learned about you, and immediately made a prayer for your health ;;; a prayer to One that has known you, loves you, is with you, and has the best plan in mind; I'll keep it up;
Jesus loves you;

18 May 2006 - San Juan, Puerto Rico

Trevor O Sullivan

To The Jus

Any day next week after work is fine - (6;30-8;30) can you text me a day that suits you;

TrevX

18 May 2006 - London

Tania

Hiya Justine, I have just read your diary, about the spiders, I'm scared of spiders, my boyfriend is too! I hope you don't have to wait to long for your transplant now; Luv Tania; x

18 May 2006 - Herts; UK

Oli

Dear Just,

Sorry to hear you were feeling blue, but good to know Jakesy's around to brush awy those old webs;

I am back with my Grandma's sister in Chilly Adelaide, I have got to be quick today as she has had to go to hospital again this evening; Her morphine is not doing enough for the pain so she needs more injections;

So had better free up the phone line;
I hope the sight of the beautiful birds keeps you exhilarated (certainly does it for me); Miss you loads, hugs and kisses

Oliver

18 May 2006 - Adelaide

Andrea

Keep going Justine, you were my inspiration whilst doing the marathon, I did it by the way and raised around £1500, well pleased;

Thinking of you and know you can keep going you are very strong inside, that makes the difference;

Look forward to meeting you soon when you are up and about;

Best wishes

Andrea

18 May 2006 - Bradford

angela and Brian SB

Hi Justine, just saying hello from wet Woodside Park!! We all send our love, and keep intouch with your diary updates; Can you have any visitors yet? Need anymore DVD's? let us know; Love to Jon, Angela and Brian xxxx

17 May 2006 - london UK

Simone Ribeiro

Hi, Justine; I would like to send you an e-mail but not post a note in your guest book; Is it possible ? My e-mail is simone1@iis;com;br

17 May 2006 - Brazil, Rio de Janeiro

RiK

Summer seems to be waiting for you to get better! So get better as I am starting to look VERY pasty & I need a sunbathing running partner! XXX ps; I live right opposite the nudist part of Brighton beach BTW! Telescope on standby!

17 May 2006 - Brighton

Trevor O Sullivan

Hi Justine,

Sorry to hear from the news update that you were feelin down; Depression and anxiety were probably my toughest obstacles on the whole transplant journey; The emotional aspect of the illness was incredibly difficult, much worse than any physical problems I experienced;

I see you are a Big Brother fan; I will be addicted to it like I am every year; Have watched it from the very first series; Summer doesnt seem to have arrived till BB kicks in;

Remember, when you eventually start to see people I wanna be in that long queue; I am gonna be just like those fans lining up to see Wimbledon or the latest big selling music act;

Visitor leaving hospital :" what are you sleeping outside the main door with a flask and a blanket for"

Trev "I'm here to see the Jus"

Visitor "Who? That a new band or something - and why are you sleeping outside a hospital to see them?"

Trev " No; The Jus is inspirational, courageous, remarkable and fantastic"

Visitor "well i never flamin heard of her;;;so there"

Trev "Only the chosen few know who The Jus is;"

and as nightfalls more and more Jus fans line up outside the hospital; Wimpy Burgers in hand they are here to see Miss Inspiration herself; Long Live The Jus

17 May 2006 - London

cath

Hi Justine,You dont know me; I visit your site everyday; I too have lung problems; May I wish you all the love I can and I hope you get your new lungs soon; CATH

16 May 2006 - Leeds W Yorkshire UK

Oliver

Dear Justine,

Not read todays update due to the 8;5hr time difference between us; I hope your dreams were filled with peaceful places, sensuous smells, fantastic food and melodious music;

Had one of the best days of my trip today, finally saw an Echidna (alive and not roadkill), in fact saw 4 of the cunning little fella's; Visited a sea lion colony, went on a night-time penguin tour, saw some Oz & NZ fur seals; This island is an animal paradise, with the jet black tiger snakes everywhere this place is truly magic; The sun shone brightly from 6am after days of cloud cover;

The penguin piccies are rather poor but some of the others are cool so will post on Thursday;

Take care my lovely and thinking of you, all my luck & love

Oli

16 May 2006 - Kangaroo Island

Ermie Robinson

Good luck Justine - your courage is inspiring; My brother-in-law lived for years with a kidney transplant and my heart goes out to anyone enduring the long wait for a compatible donor; With all the positive thoughts going to you I am sure your new lungs are just around the corner;

16 May 2006 - Perth, Western Australia

Mark

Hey breakdance lady!

I will contact you soon with regard to your text; Great that you are now being more pro-active;

Say hi to all your family for me; Hope that you are still smiling bigger than ever; Cannot wait to catch up!

xxx Squeezing you from here;

15 May 2006 - Cloudy old London

oli

Dear Justine,

I finally found the tiger snake that was eating all the penguin eggs; I was so so happy; It was over 5 feet in length and black & pretty aggressive;

I ran and told the ranger and he removed it (he probably killed when I was not looking but said he would relocate it); I will send you the piccies on Thurs when I get to the main land;

I saw penguins a plenty and then went for a steak a glass of vino;

Miss you loads and cannot wait for the next update,

your mate

Ollie

15 May 2006 - Penguin Heaven

Laura

hey justine,i'm here again as i said i would with some gossip & news from the christening yesturday,it went really well & amy didn't manage to cry at all when she got her head wet,she shocked us all on that score,but bless her she was worn out with all the attention she got, the party afterwards was really good i think i must have about 40 photos and half of them i have no idea who took them! amy had 2 lovely cakes, one we cut for the guests & then the other one for family,but bless her once everyone had gone last night amy fell asleep in my arms! i wanted to join her i can tell you,i was so tired i did not stop at all yesturday i was on the go from about 10 till gone 7 last night! but it was worth it such a great day to remember & lots of things to remember it by :)

anyway enough about the christening,i hope they manage to find you another pump, if they do then that would give you a bit more freedom to go out, allthough ur not missing much it's raining heavans hard today!

keep smiling hun

xxx

15 May 2006 - uk

Oliver

Cheers my dears,

Glad you got the piccies & thanks for the message; Lovely touch; Sorry to hear you were feeling a little blue about the possible long stay in the hospital; A few tears never hurt and never fail to make you feel a little better;

I'm on kangeroo Island, no phone signal & more penguins than people; Been looking for some tiger snakes that have been eating Penguin eggs (according to local ranger); Still no luck just yet;

I have treated myself and hired a car for a few days; The island is too big to cycle; Have met a cool guy from Iran today and a lass from Bill-a-ricky! Small world; Still she was nicer than Miss Trap-a-lot from the bus yesterday;

I will send you some piccies of penguins & sea lions if they come out okay; Have a splendiferous day and send JK a wink & kiss from his old mucker;

oodles of love & hugs,

Ollie

15 May 2006 - Kangaroo Island

sonya pettigrew

hi justine
just read the update about the consultant; good and bad news i suppose; it must be tough knowing that you are facing more time in that place and not at home where you ought to be; I am so glad that the team believe in your chances of lung replacements; i am just wishing they fly their way to you soon as i dont believe there is a more deserving candidate;;; :) so were you pleased re sir alan's choice - i personally thought the girl a bit weak and flakey but then its not me that has to work with her! and big brother starting soon - just think of all that televisual delight!
my son, alex is doing well the best he's ever been at the moment his energy levels are so improved with the oxygen but keeping the cannula in his nostrils is quite a cross to bear!!
got everything crossed for you as usual
love sonya x

14 May 2006 - uk

Olly aka enraged passenger

Dear Justine,

Sometimes the inspiration for poems comes from the strangest places; I had just got on a bus into Adelaide with my notebook; I was making some more notes on the spider poem when ALAS, possibly the worst girl in the world got on with her boyfriend (a mouse of a man); She was truly awful; Well the poem is about this lady (I use that term so loosely that it is hanging by a thread);

The Bus Ride From Hell (or I love Cars)

We were all ordinary passengers no longer but comrades,
We shared a bond, a link, one true cause,
Our calm was shattered, the noise levels rose,
By the girl who spoke without a single pause;

Her discussion was of the one-sided nature,
Her beleagured boyfriend looked in need of comfort,
His ears bright red, his brow well beaten,
I wish I took the car, not public transport;

How did she manage to catch her breath,
We all had to listen, we all had NO choice,
Yet she accused US all of eaves dropping her,
She assumed we wanted to hear her grating voice;

Please don't get me wrong because I love to talk,
But we all could not wait for the next bus stop,
Her language was vulgar, a true potty mouth,
I wished I had my neighbours CD player & Hip-hop;

I honestly prefer those rickety vietnamese buses,
Where babies p#$$ed & parents would sit & chuff,
Rather than listen to this cantankerous girl,
Only too willing to swear & discuss her belly button fluff;

She clammered, she shouted & blamed everyone else,
Yet still the bond existed between all of us,
She swore, she she yelled & talked some more,
So PLEASE remember never to cause such a fuss,
When you next go to catch a public bus;

By Olly

I was going to change the P word to -wee'd but I thought I should go with my original choice of words (sorry mum); not bad for 40 minute bus poem!

Missing you loads and will try to be in touch from Kangaroo Island,

Lots of love

Olly

p;s; I WAS not kidding when i tell you what she was discussing on the bus, how gross!!

14 May 2006 - Adelaide City YHA

Lisa Dowell (Brahams)

Hello hun
How u doing??? i have been reading your diary every few days, just to see how your getting on; I cant believe what you have been through; I remember speaking to you just before your birthday and we were going to get together for coffee; Im so sorry it didnt happen! I would love to come and see you when your up for visitors and you have seen all your other friends first; Keep strong sweetheart; I really admire you for what you have been through and your still fighting;
I send lots of big hugs and kisses!
Lisa xx

14 May 2006 - uk

Ollie

Hello Justine Amstrong,

How does the yellow jersey feel today; I think you can go for the polka dot jersey now (pink dots on white jersey, very fetching) - only given to the queen of the mountains; Keep peddling tiger!

The wimpy sounds good and always reminds me of the one they use to have opposite Chelmsford bus station; I think the guy was Greek but he was a SUPER friendly stavros style character; Even if the kitchen was not the cleanest, the burgers and service where the best in town (the hot chocolate was a winner as well); My brother practically lived in there, before & after school (before he was allowed in the Red Lion that is!)

Well still very cold but my Grandma's sister got back in the kitchen the other day, the first time since her op; She made me fairy cakes with sultana's - light, plain but lovely! Still another sign that she is hopefully heading towards the road to recovery;

Thinking of you my dear and tell Jakesy I expect him to be cheering on the Irons this evening;

All my love and kisses are migrating to the warmth to be near YOU;

ollie

13 May 2006 - Reynella, a wintery suburb of Adelaide

Emily

hey Justine, I was on the ITN lunchtime news today doing an organ donor plea! I wanted to let you know before hand but didnt know how, it was only a few minutes long anyway; Hopefully some people who watched it signed up to the donor register, it was a good piece following a new article that the BMJ have released saying how the refusal rate from next of kin (which is currently 40%!) is one of the biggest problems;

Anyway I thought you might like to know I am still shouting from the rooftops for us and for everyone else waiting; I really hope they manage to find a portable suction pump for you, as that would give you just that bit more freedom; Keep on mending Justine;;;sending love as always xx

12 May 2006 - UK

lynn

Hi Justine,
Good to hear your eating well; I love Wimpy burgers; We havent got one where i live; Do you think John can get us all one;lol;
So good to hear your keeping your spirits up; I hope you soon get your new lungs; you truly deserve them; I am still collecting the sponsor money in; I should have nearly £10;000 so I am very happy;I wont be doing anything for a while;lol;
It has been really sunny today, so lets hope you soon get home to enjoy it;It will be so good to see you pop up on MSN;Take care Justine;Keep smiling; Thinking of you!! x x x

11 May 2006 - Huntingdon, Cambs;

Pamela Kanter

Hi there Justine, So please to hear that you are on the up; Did you enjoy the Apprentice and do you think the right woman won??? I thought the Badger was far too stroppy to be employed and that Michelle was much nicer;
Anyway, have a good weekend and hope that things stay positive; Love, Pam

11 May 2006 - London, Bushey

Linda & Chris

hmm, your diary entries are getting longer, cool - at least I KNOW you're getting back to normal (almost!!);;;oh - and I CAN'T believe you've settled for a Wimpy!! at least it was yummy, Jon's cool for scouring the county for a burger and milkshake;;;
Right, I have survived the trek up a hill (ok, slightly bigger than a hill - it's about 900m high) - I've now got some ideas to get you up there (but you're still walking it), it's so amazing, I'm not that great on heights but boy, it's absolutely exhilarating - you'll love it;;;also you can't go hill walking if you can't rough it in a tent!!! beg, borrow or steal one if you have to!!;;;
In the meantime, keep up the cycle turns, pile on those pounds, enjoy a chinese, indian, italian, french, spanish, blah, blah, blah, whatever you fancy, get your new lungs and get out of there (in the nicest possible way!!);
PS - get back to MSN soon; still miss you;

11 May 2006 - Leatherhead, UK

Ollie

Dear Supergirl,

Wow! Be careful of tennis elbow, or writers wrist; What an entry, it certainly blew the grey skies from my dank Thursday; Splendid marvellous and lovely jubbly! Great to hear the number of turns going on up, the number of tubes going down and the make-up (not that you need any my resplendent compadre) going back on; As good a message as I could have hoped for on this oh so chilly day;

Not been up to much today, however as its so cold (& visa is running out) I thought I may as well go on one last animal expedition, so have booked coach & ferry to get to Kangaroo Island; Funny things is that I am not looking for Kangeroos but seals & penguins; Fingers crossed! Not going until early next week though as West Ham is in the Cup Final on Saturday - so cannot miss that; Although watching it will make me feel homesick for my footy boys (inc; coach JK & Eaton Boy) & girls! Goodness, I will even feel homesick from the other West Ham fan in Sydney (old Sarge);

Okay I had better get going as Grandma's sister has gone to bed and I don't want my tap-tap-tapping away to keep her up;

Keep up the awesome progress remembering that the sky is the limit; You are a wonder, lots of love

Oli

11 May 2006 - Arctic Adelaide

Den

Hiya Just,

Im so pleased to hear you sounding so chipper, I bet that was truly the best wimpy burger and milkshake EVER!!!
Glad to hear you are improving and getting a bit more strength back each day, soon enough you'll be back to your good self and enjoying life again; Its very true that a little bit of make-up and a bit of pampering can do the world of good, and I bet you look like the justine we all know and love again, just need to get yourself another hair colour - maybe purple again??

Keep it up lady and give JK a kiss from Gav and I;

Thinking of you all

Den xxxxxxxxx

11 May 2006 - London

Emily

helloooo Justine!

Am really enjoying reading your lovely diary entries! YAY for enjoying eating again! I bet it's weird after you havent eaten for so long; Chinese sounds like the way forward to me definitely! I am doing ok, lungs having a bit of a strop at the moment but I think that is due to pushing myself a bit too much (oops);

Fab to hear about your hair and make-up - that's always a sure sign that you are feeling better when you start being able to invest energies into how you look, although I thought you looked beautiful as always when I saw you weeks ago :)

Keep on going onwards and upwards Justine, as you say you have overcome so much, you are a real fighter! Sending love and mendy thoughts as always xx

11 May 2006 - UK

Tania

Hiya Justine, its been a while but I do keep in touch every day by looking on your web site, its lovely too hear in your own words via your diary, and today you tell us that you are feeling more like your old self again! Just wonderful news news! Love Tania; x

10 May 2006 - UK

Liz

Hi Justine,

Sounds like you are doing brilliantly; 137 turns on the excercise bike is pretty impressive! So pleased you are getting back to your old self and are getting glammed up with your new haircut and makeup; Always makes a girl feel so much better doesn't it?

Love to you and JK,
Liz and Graham;XXXX

10 May 2006 - Harlow

Trevor O Sullivan

Hi Again Justine

Have you heard the news? Shares in Wimpy are through the roof after their biggest fan extolled the virtues of their produce online; In a statement, Wimpy Boss Eric McWimpy said "we are delighted that Miss Laymond has used her blog to promote our intensely satisfying burgers; we feel the great lengths jon went to get Jus our burger shows how loyal our fan base is"

In other news, the BBC have announced Justine Laymond will be the first contestant on their new reality show "Glamorous girls in their hospital beds"; A spokesperson for the organisation had this to say; "We have been tracking Justine for some time - now we have recived the news that she is all glam again we are delighted to feature her on our debut show"

The chef who cooked Justine's chicken a few days back has launched a scathing attack on the patient for her claims in her diary that his chicken was "chewy"; In an interview with ITN news the chef rebuked Justine's claims and stated that his chicken was tender and juicy and that nobody had ever claimed otherwise;

and finally - a dog in Lancashire has startled his owners by doing somersaults whenever Terry Wogan appears on TV;

Trev

10 May 2006 - London

Mark

Hello

Yes you sound as if you are becoming your normal self again by the upbeat diary entries;

No I definately would not like a day in the life of Justine Laymond; I don't think I would have your strength, but then again neither did you; Keep fighting superwoman;

Don't worry about the scars - you have already found the man of your dreams, but they are only scars anyhow; We all have them mentally and physically; You just have a little more now :0)

Burger! Oh my goodness have I not taught you anything; Well I suppose the hospital food is not that great either; But I will join you for that crispy duck and plum sauce;

Any good recommendations for tv show at the moment?

x Mark

10 May 2006

Joanne Schum

Hi Justine and family,

I have been following your story and praying that a lung transplant is coming soon; I am the recipient of a double lung tx, nearly 9 years ago, due to Cystic Fibrosis;

Since tx, I do a lot of research and I found many articles that might be of interest and helpful;

Good Luck; Joanne

10 May 2006 - Webster, New York

Laura

Hi my sweet jus,just thought i would say hello,hang in there! i hope something comes of tomorrow from the meeting, fingers crossed;
Hope john is behaving him self;;(well as much as any man can!)
I hope your keeping ur chin up,ur doing so well & i'm always thinking of you;The Christening is on sunday,all sorted now,got my dress sorted,i did have a black & white dress from next,but then I was shopping with Jayne today & i saw a black short dress so thats my christening dress now,got silver shoes to go with it & i'm having my hair put up in one of them big clip things,i hope the christening goes ok i'm so nurvous for some reason! i'll be okay i'm sure;

I'll love & leave u now;

I'll write you a message next week to let you know how it all went at the weekend!

Keep smiling

Lots of love Laura xxx

9 May 2006 - Nottinghamshire,uk

Gemma Sargent

Hi JJ!
So sorry for not leaving a message for a while, has been a bit hectic at work to say the least!
Well, what more can I say than 'U GO GIRL!'
It is so great to hear that you are gradually improving, You are doing so well on the bike, I really can not wait until you are outta there, with your new lungs! (Believe you and me, IT WILL HAPPEN!)
You won't need one of those fancy hospital physios, you've got me! Why have chopped liver when you can have fillet steak, thats what I say! (Ha Ha!)
If you've got your mobile phone with ya is it ok to text you? Will you get it?
I would really love to come and see you, so when you are feeling ok for visitors, just say the word & I'll be there!
Anyways, make sure you get plenty of the sun, I know you can't get out in it but it always makes me feel good to see the sun; It lifts my spirits!
Will sign off for now but let me know (if you can) whether you have your mobile and be prepared for some texts girl!
See you soon, keep it up luv!
Best Wishes,
Gemma -x-

9 May 2006 - cuffley, herts, Great Britain

Trevor O Sullivan

Hi Justine

I nearly fell outta my chair here at work when I got a text from you; Would have replied straightaway but I have no credit at the moment - it was simply superb to hear from you directly;

Are you all ready for the big Apprentice final tommorrow night? It could be over by the time you read this so hopefully its been as great as the rest of the series;;;;

Work is terribly dull today for some reason; Nothing terribly interesting to write so I am just indulging in a spot of daydreaming ;;;;;

Keep the spirits up Jus - and continue to be the Number 1 source of inspiration in all our lives

Nurse - Nurse ! can you order an extra comfy pillow for Wednesday Nights Apprentice Final?

9 May 2006 - London

Mark

Hey kiddo

Last weekend had a blast; I did the promotional photos for this Rollerskating venue thats opening up; There were about fifteen of us altogether; Each had to wear a different costume - so I went shopping for a sailors outfit; Looked quite cool actually and you will laugh at the photos;

We started off at 13:00pm and got on a special double decker bus for us to change into outfits and also to drive us to tourist spots in london; There we would jump out on our skates and be filmed and photos taken;

I ended up a little drunk but it was great to get back on those skates; The nights starts off on the 11th June;

Other than this, lots of dinners so now having a very quiet week; See you soon;

Big kiss;

Mark

9 May 2006

Oliver

Yo Justine,

Top drawer diary writing my lovely; I know it must be a drag to still be inside the hospital and probably still for a while longer but at least you have the expert guys/galls close at hand if you need them; You still seem to be in pretty good spirits which is bonza;

Chewy chicken sounds a littel less apetizing than your usual fair; I had pork, potatoes and brussels for tea but I wish I could have got away with wearing a wooly hat at the dinner table; I was as cold as a church mouse with not a single strand of straw for a blanket; I wore two pairs of socks today (a bummer considering I only own two pairs of socks!!), may have to consider some cold related purchases tomorrow;

Apart from that I have been writing up my animal notes & working on a few poems; Well I had better go as my Grnadma's sister has had to go for a pain-killing injection at the surgery (not due to the pork I hasten to add), so had better finish the dryting up;

ALl my luck & love & hugs

Oli

9 May 2006 - Decidely Chilly Adelaide

Nick in California

Hang in, hang on, and live! Someone in California is sending up prayers for you and sending you power and peace; -Nick

9 May 2006 - Los Angeles California, USA

Joyce

Well done on the cycling; Great improvement on the last time I looked at your site; You are just a great inspiration to everyone; My prayers, as always are with you; Love Joyce xxx

8 May 2006 - Enfield

Carri-Anne

Hello my sweet Justina

So sorry for the duplicate email as of yesterday, had trouble emailing, texting etc;, hence the double message; Just glad you do have them - even if there are 2;

Modern technology - not one of my favourite things in the world - they bug me bad!

Lots of kisses;

xxxxxxXxxxxxXxxxxxxXxxxxxxX

8 May 2006 - Pontyclun - Wales

Leila

Hi only me, just wondered if you watched Ultimate Force on itv Saturday nite's at 9pm; If you do look out for Louis (Christopher Fox) is my friends brother and he has sponsored for your skydive and send you best wishes!!! Also Ross Kemp (Grant Mitchell) will be sponsoring and leavng you a message when he is back from Barbados; Chris has given him your website address as he missed you on the Eastenders set;

Glad your feeling a bit brighter,

Loads of love Leilaxxx

8 May 2006 - Bishops Stortford

Cassie

Hi Justine,

Its so fantastic to hear how well you've been doing, everyone from sunny Repton wishes you well as I give them all daily updates from your website;

Keep strong chick your doing amazing;

Love Cassie & Co;;; xxx

8 May 2006 - Sunny Repton Park

Trevor O Sullivan

Hi Justine

Knew you had good taste - and now seeing that you are addicted to The Apprentice like me - even better taste; I have watched the show since the American series of The Apprentice with Donald Trump first aired on BBC; I was glad Paul got booted out, I couldnt stand him; What an egomaniac - hope you weren't like the girls in the newsroom here who kinda liked him :) Syed was ok, he made the show entertaining

I thought Michelle did really well in the interviews, but I expect Ruth to emerge triumphant; Did you know she left her husband and is now in a relationship with another woman (according to the tabloid tittletattlepress who can not always be relied on for sound information)

I am expecting you to continue to break your world record on the bike, and in every other form of exercise; You are a true fighter -

Longing for the day when you can turn round to your LAM and say - "You're Fired"

Thinking of you lots

Trev

8 May 2006 - London

Oliver

Eye Eye Chicken Pie,

Hope this monday has not been too stressful; I hope your Tour De France training is coming along; I also pray that the sun is shining where you are & its warmth parts those Monday clouds;

I am back in Adelaide visiting Grandma's sister; She is a truly lovely lady but I thought she could not get any smaller after the last time I saw her; She has had a recent op so is also trying to put on some weight; I wish you both every success in that department; I am trying to go through the vegetables & foods with her to find things that don't further irritate her stomach (so I can cook for her);

I am wearing three layers tonight, INDOORS it is so cold; I am off to buy a big jumper tomorrow; After Brisbane I am so so cold;

Miss you loads and will be in touch shortly, thinking of you

Oliver

8 May 2006 - nippy Adelaide - 'some may say fresh'

Carri-Anne

Hello Justina

Not sure if you got my text today in response to yours on Fri? Sorry for the late response, we slept away from home for the w/end and I forgot my mobile at home;

I'm so sorry to hear that you are in hospital again and for so long already - I was none the wiser! Only just got back on line again (hence my new email address below) and have not been able to follow your site from work as we are monitored; I have checked out your site today and have finally caught up on your news; Fingers crossed (holding thumbs - the South African version of fingers crossed) that you hear good news on Thurs with regard to your transplant; You are doing such a FAB job as I know you would, so just keep smiling that lovely BIG smile of yours my friend;

Bruce and I are fine, we moved in to our new home on the 31st of March and are still trying to get settled; My brother Robi was here for a couple of weeks - visiting from Canada and so having all the family here put a stop to our unpacking; We celebrated my Mom's 60th and it was a most Magical time to spend with the family - we haven't all been together like that in many, many years; I'm sure it's one birthday my Mom will have the most fondest memories of - having all 3 of her kids together at the same time;

Other than that, our new home is lovely and so is the area - Pontyclun (pronounced Ponty Clean - some Welsh for you); We are very happy and absolutely thrilled to finally be on the property ladder; We have a lovely new sleeper couch and it has your and John's name on it, so as soon as you can - Bruce & I and Wales are calling you - come and spend a w/end and enjoy the lovely fresh Welsh air; It's so brill here!

Will email you again soon and will keep checking your site to update on your news; Keep well and strong and don't forget to keep that smile;

Miss you my friend;

Lotsa luff to you;
Carri-Anne
xxx

7 May 2006 - Pontyclun - Wales

Carri-Anne

Hello Justina

I'm not sure if you got my text today in reply to yours on Fri? Sorry for the late response, I slept away from home for the w/end and forgot my mobile at home;

I am so sorry to hear that you are back in hospital and for so long already - I was none the wiser; I have only just got back on line since my move (hence my new email address - below) and today I have logged on to your site and caught up on your news; Fingers crossed (holding thumbs) for your transplant news to come through by Thurs! You just hang in there my sweet, by the sounds of things, you're doing a FAB job!

Bruce and I are fine, moved into our new home on the 31/03/06, but are still not quite settled yet; Loads to do around the house and we haven't had much time to get stuck in; My brother (Robi) was over from Canada and we had the whole family staying over and of course this completely stopped the process of unpacking while everyone was here; It was a absolute magical time to spend with my family and we celebrated my Mom's 60th to the full; Still can't get over the fact that my Mom is 60 already - I don't like to think about it much at all; She had a brill time with all 3 of her kids together after so many years - it's definitely a birthday she will never forget;

Other than that, I don't really have any more news; Just really happy that summer has arrived!

I will email you again soon; Think about you all the time;

Keep well and keep smiling that BIG beautiful smile of yours;

Lotsa luff from
Carri-Anne
xxx

7 May 2006 - Pontyclun - Wales

James Floyd

Hi Justine,

I found your site from a link in a forum, really looks like some people love you very much; Hardly suprising for a women as strong and beautiful as yourself!

Just thought I'd sign the guest book, as requested, Good idea to actually ask!

Our Creator knows what's best for us, in the long run; Even though we might sometimes not understand why he put's us through trying times, we can trust that it is all for the good in the end;

I'm not sure if you'll reply, but I don't mind if you don't; Coz comforting words are so easy to say, yet so powerful; Someone recently helped me greatly with just a few words; The best wisdom tho, only comes from one place, it's the only book that's been around for the longest;(Well, 1st part of the OT is); It's helped me a lot too; Thought I should mention it incase it can help you;

Best regards,
James

7 May 2006 - London, UK

oliver

Dear justine,

Please can you send your adoring arsenal supporter all my love; It is 2am and I have just watched West Ham beat Tottenham whilst flicking over to catch glimpses of his Arsenal qualify for the Champions League;

miss you & him SO much

olly

7 May 2006 - TV lounge on the bottom floor of families house

oli

Dear Justine,

82 turns in a day, go girl; Probably more than Mikey & I could manage; So glad to hear & feel such super positive vibes coming from the daily updates; Bonza!

Hope you'll be up to another diary entry next week, how is work coming along on your private diary? Getting any weird dreams at the moment?

last night I dreamt that I was on a bike tour of holland with my primary school friends; it was our 20 yr school reunion; All the things went pear shaped and I was blamed so ended being kicked out of the group, I ended up helping an old dutch lady out who spoke no Englsih - at a Rotterdam flower show!!

Hmmhh - All very surreal; Have no idea what brought that on, but still better than the old dreams I used to have;

Not been upto much today unless you count, cleaning out cupboards, rearranging store rooms, polishing handrails etc etc; Did not even leave the house today as have been working all day (except to take recycling to the the bins);

Well my dear I am flying to Adelaide to meet up with my Grandma's sister, tomorrow morn; May have to hire out my house elf skills when I get back to England - will work for peanuts, no job too dirty except I don't do ironing!

See you in while crocodile and hope you feel like (at least) $9;87 million when you awake this cloudless Sunday;

All my love

Oli

7 May 2006 - Brisbane

oli

Dear Justine,

Happy Saturday my sweet, hope all is going okay this fine weekend; Glad the reports all still sounding on the positive side;

On the phone to blighty this week and it sounds like the temp has been up & down like a yo-yo; I will keep my fingers crossed for warm weather and delicate breezes to come your way;

Missing you girls & guys, still oodles & oodles; Not been up to much today, helping around the place in true house elf style; Had a glass of vino with my family to celebrate a hard days work;

i did see loads of cool spiders webs out on my walk today so am trying to work on another poem, will send it to you due course; i won't get much time to work on it tomorrow as my family out here are getting the house valued on Monday so tomorrow = spring cleaning from dusk till dawn; Still best to stick to things I am good at - cleaning; A lads chores are never done;

Will see you later alligator, lots of hugs & love bombing its way, at a rate of knots to find you,

Ollie

6 May 2006 - BrisVegas - Oz

Lynn Ashton

Hi Justine,
It was so nice of you to write about me in your diary; I am so sorry that i have not written to you for a while, but as you know i have been so busy and sooooo tired, lol;
It was an amazing week, one that i will never forget, I hope to get to tell you about it sometime;
I am so proud of the way you are coping Justine; Such an inspiration to others;Me included!!!!
My thoughts and prayers are with you always; Keep smiling x x x

5 May 2006 - Huntingdon, Cambs;

Justine D; Simone

Dear Justine,
I only have a small clue as to what you are going thru based on the notes to you and your responses I found online- while I was google searching the web for my own name;

I am almost at 11 year's as a cancer survivor;

You sound like you have the moral constitution to make it; May God Bless You and keep you strong in His Love; May He, in His wisdom, find the perfect match for you! No one sounds like they deserve it more!
All the best!
Justine D; Simone

5 May 2006 - Connecticut, USA

olly

Dear Justine,

Thought i better send this while it is the 5th in Oz & the 4th in England;

Happy Anniversary & May the 4th be with you;

Rubbish but the only day of the year you can get away with that gag;

All my love

oli

4 May 2006 - Brisbane

Gemma Sargent

Hi u!
Glad to see you are going through a good phase again, see;;;;;all your hard work & true grit & determination will get you through those tough times! Its good to hear they are talking of discharge, I know this may scare you but I'm sure you will have some of the best care at home & some great visitors! You'll be inundated! I'll do some of my home baking for you & bring one of your favourites;;;;;;;Mint Choc Chic Frappuccino!!
The weather is getting better now & I have every faith that you will get your lungs so that you can enjoy the brighter, warmer nights;
I'll soon have you back in that gym! If you want a personal trainer to do home visits then I'm your girl, it would be my pleasure!
Anyway chick, will sign off for now;
Stay strong & positive,
Best Wishes,
Gemma -x-

4 May 2006 - Grosvenor Place, London

Adam

Hi Justine,

Hope you are feeling good today and things are settling down a bit for you; What a rollercoaster you have been on recently; I can tell you I have been following every turn and have been rooting for you!! Hopefully there is some light at the end of the tunnel now - it certainly sounds that way anyway; Well, I am looking forward to seeing you again soon;

Keep smiling!

Adam xx

4 May 2006 - Chelmsford

Mark

Hello Justknewyoucoulddoit!

You are getting better just in time for the good weather, so we can whip you off to the nearest beach for a big ice cream; Then you will not just be putting on 4lbs; Thats great news Justine;

Everything seems to be moving in the right direction again for you; I am very proud of you for keeping up so much strength and fight; You are a tough little cookie, aren't you!

I have just had two new people start work this week, so busy training again; I seem to have a really good little team at work right now;

My mum is also making a fast recovery from her knee operation, which is great so good news all round;

Be good;
Love Mark x

4 May 2006 - London

Emily

Hey Justine,

Fantastic news that they have started to mention discharge! I totally empathise with your feelings of aprehension and nervousness - I went home with my chest drain in, so if that is what they decide to do and you want to chat, please feel free to get someone to contact me and I will answer any questions you have if that would help;

I am doing ok, am aiming to participate in the 5k this september if I am well enough, (some of it in the wheelchair and with my O2 wacked up obviously!) so have started doing some training, albeit very slow small walks around my road! Still you have to aim high dont you;;;

I am sure you will be fine, you are doing so well and those new lungs (or new lung perhaps now!)are hopefully just round the corner; Keep on mending and focusing on today and working towards tomorrow;;;the team wont discharge you unless they are happy with things; Sending you lots of love and mendy wishes as always! Keep going Justine!! YAY; xx

4 May 2006 - UK

Oliver

Dear Justine of Lovelyville,

Not sure how you are feeling today so i will have to guess ;;;;; great, superlative, bodacious, bubblicious, beatuful, stonking ;;;; I hope these are correct;

I have absolutely no important news so I am going to have to bore you with the trivial stuff; I have spent all day food shopping or cooking for my aunt; I cooked a nashy beef & veggie special casserole with herb scones (like dumplings); i have already tried this once on Angela & Sarge (yes they are still alive to tell the tale);

However today I jazzed it up a bit and added (3 types of onion, leeks, garlic, carrots, cubed sweet potato, potato, mushrooms, oodles of red wine - one for the chef one for the meal etc etc); So below is the recipe for the herb scones which rose like the proverbial phoenix from the flames; I always get down when they sink titanic stylee, so I have been smiling for hours;

Herb Scones -

250g (8 oz) self raising flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
60g (2 oz) unslated butterm chilled & cut into cubes
1 tablespoon chopped herbs ( I used parsley but Grandma thinks rosemary is better!)
115ml (3;75fl oz) BUTTERMILK - if you can;t find buttermilk add 1 teaspoom of lemon juice to fresh milk!
1 egg, beaten

When you have 10mins to go on the casserole, sift flour & salt into bowl; The longer you sift the better they come out (grandma's second tip!); Add butter using flicking action of the thumb across tips of fingers; So messy (but wicked fun)!!
When mix resembles fine breadcrumbs add herbs, buttermilk until its in large lump; Draw together and make a ball; Place on lightly floured tray and bash & nead asap; Roll or punch until its 1;5cm thick and cut with glass etc into round shapes; Job done - 10 scones made; But hark i hear you call what about the EGG; Okay place scones on top of stew/casserole and then brush on egg/add etxra herbs and ground pepper to taste and hay presto; Pop whole deal back into oven (at a higher temp - 200deg C) and wait until golden brown or 12 minutes pass;

The will have grown exponentially, I hope;

okay enough already I hear you shout; The point to all this is that I would LOVE to cook for you as soon as I get back and maybe someone will knock you up a cheeky scone in the meantime;

All my thoughts are with you, laters alligator

love

Ollie

4 May 2006 - Family in Oz

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