Bonjour eveyone.
Well that's it! I feel like it's the last day of summer term! The sun didn't shine today but it certainly did in our little bit of the world. Oh how! I walked out of the hospital and wondered what I could do tomorrow - all those things. Awesome. Massive thanks to Alison who really did look after me over the last 7 weeks. Thank you and good luck Alison.
You wouldn't believe that how many times, in the last couple of years, when we were walking in the alpine meadows high above Annecy or cycling around the lake on a hot summers day, that we looked at each other and said how lucky we were. So many times. Only today did we have a little cry and wish it wasn't me. After all this. We're strong and will continue to fight, with your help, to make sure this goes completely.
When I was first diagnosed I sat down on my own for a bit and had a think about it. I did just accept that I had to get on with it. To be honest there is not a lot else to do. One thing was clear in my mind and that was that some good thing would come to us all as a result of my being ill. It did. I'm bowled over. Thank you all for your support.
So what now?
We carry on until it's gone.
See you tomorrow? I hope so.
Love
Ali
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Well done Ali - you made it! This website has shown what a huge amount of friends have been following your journey, and supporting you along the way and will continue to be there for you on your road to recovery. You can now leave the darkness behind, rest awhile and look forward to getting back to the snow; we'll all be there for you.
Much love from all the Bouscarles (inc Dino!)
Well done Ali - I am so proud of you - your courage and humour are an example to us all. Looking forward to hearing about your return to France and your forthcoming wedding. Nicola Willliams (Hulme) x
Ali,this whole thing is awesome, how you´ve handled it and shared your experience with us all is just amazing. It´s certainly made me and my family have a major rethink of what´s important in life. We are so proud to be your friends and to be part of your life and can´t wait to help you in the next stage of this journey. Live strong mate and I look forward to pedalling with you soon,
John T
Mate,
Well done buddy. I'm very proud of you and totally bowled over by your continued inspiration.
Le Yaka here we come!
Think Shrink
Love
Fatnick.
Ali, you have inspired us all and we will all continue the journey with you to full health once more
Livestrong
Love Tim P
Salut Ali,
I was really pleased to get your email because I did not know how to get in contact with you but now, I know and I promess you that every day when I will open my mail box I am going to open your website in the same time.
I look forward to seeing you next time in Annecy or Courchevel.
Laurent
Walk forward Ali, we will always be here. You make us laugh and cry, you continue to inspire us.
Linz x
Hey Ali
Zipadeedoodah! Today IS a wonderful day! So pleased for you buddy!
We are willing you to get stronger and stronger each day so that you can get back to France and Jeanette.
Hope to see you in Meribel later in the season. In the meantime thanks for sharing your blog with us - you are a very special guy.
Loads of love
Steve, Siobhan, Hannah, Mimi and Issy xxx
Hey Ali, Well done! It's a long road ahead and no one knows its direction but, you are a born surviver and have already proved this! Be strong within yourself and "Livestrong". You are an inspiration to us all Ali and lucie and i are very proud to know you. Good luck for the next few weeks, (no more daily trips to hospital!!) and i'll be looking forward to your updates.
Angus W
you have stopped many people in their tracks,not only by your incredible attitude and positivity,but also by making us all look at our own lives and relising how very prescious life really is.As so many have said, you are an inspiration to us all.Keep on 'living strong' and remember that with every step you get stronger,and keep blogging!!
Lucie xx
Great news that the tunnel is fast emerging into sun and snow. What courage!
I have 'Think Shrink' as a mantra on my shopping list - to remind.
Love and best wishes, Goodnight and sleep well, from Kimpton.
Smiths at 26
Well done mate,
Now for the next chapter and I know its going to be a good one. Don't forget (as the kop would put it) "You'll never walk alone!" Heres looking forwad to catching up soon,
Russ, Bell & Cara xxx
Dear Ali
I am so pleased for you and glad that you have remained so positive up to now. Keep thinking good thoughts over the next few weeks and get plenty of r and r before returning to France. Everyone is still rooting for you and will be with you all the way.
Love as always to you and your family. Christine xx
Ali, I feel like a little bit of an intruder as we dont really know each other very well, apart from through Jeanette, but your blog has reeled me in and its an honour to follow your journey.
The words from your friends are so fantastic, and i am so sure that this date today 24 January 2008, is the turning point for you and Jeanette,
Good rest! Treacle x
Some were asking what went wrong on the pitch on Tuesday night and the answer is obvious… the whole team was thinking ‘shrink’. It’s a shame but one loss in such a good cause can be forgiven I’m sure.
Wednesday was the last treatment day and I had my ski boots on and was stomping like crazy on the squatter and shouting ‘shrink! shrink!’ The ski boots made it tricky to walk to the printer and everyone wanted to know why I was wearing them in the office. So then there was a whole extra group in an engineering office in Switzerland thinking ‘shrink’. An amplified shrink boost for the final treatment. Then I had to try and run in my ski boots… some men came into my office with a strange looking jacket for me and said they have a special room where I can have a nice holiday… The things your friends do for you! ;-)
Best things on Wednesday? – knowing it was your last treatment (all r & r now), and sharing a wild berry pancake for lunch with my dear friend Sara.
Congrats on reaching this major milestone with grace, courage and humour. May your grace, courage and humour continue to sustain you through recovery, through follow ups and into a healthy and strong future.
P.S. – when they tell you in two months that there’s nothing in your head anymore and you don’t need any more treatment… can we call you an air head? ;-p
SHRINK! Michelle x
Hi Ali
What a relief to get through that lot at last, well done. Now you take care of yourself, keep fit and ready to face that road (or rail) ahead. We are all thinking of you and your family.
I prefer to look at your rail track picture and think of it as leaving the lump behind.
All our love
Bill and Christine
Hey Ali
It blows me away to read everyones wonderful comments and how many peoples lives you have touched over the years. You truly are an inspiration to us, and as many people have already said, your illness has made me re-think what is important in life...family, friends and health is all that matters (well and the odd bag of liquorice all sorts!).
It is an honour to be able to call you my friend and I look forward to us spending many many more years being just that!
Love you Ali and Jeanette
Rach
xx
Hi Ali,
My new friend and your old one, Rachel H, instructed me to come and read your blog!
I did, it’s great, with your attitude you’re going to be fine mate but I’m ‘thinking shrink’ not that I think you need my help!
Andy
It's all true Ali, you are loved so much, by so many, we will all be thinking shrink for as long as you need us... See you soon
Andy Lowi
Brilliant that the last treatment is over! Relax and rest - enjoy the freedom from the hospital. You are amazing and as Andy L say we love you! Thinking shrink is a daily (or more frequent) thought for me and so many others and looking forward to hearing about the all clear!! Keep smiling (cheeks and all)
Love Jo McCallion (Cornelius)
xxx
okey dokey, let's try this... you should hurry up over to France and snuggle in me buzom... that's the best teatment ever. I love you. Katie x
Hi Ali, just heard that you were in hospital. Im thinking and praying for you!! Good memories of March time last year- hitting the powder day after day in Wengen. Some nice lines through the trees I seem to remember! Whats the point of the piste, when there is powder. Im in Edinburgh at the moment, working for a homeless charity- all good fun! Am looking to get out into the scottish hills over the next few weeks. You cant beat Scottish skiing :-)
Blessings,
John Myerscough (Oak Hall)
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