I managed to get to Manchester yesterday and spent a lovely afternoon with Theresa, so I thought that I would post an update.

Things have moved on at speed in the short time since I started this thread. Theresa is losing the ability to talk and is finding that the effort involved in doing so can leave her exhausted. She has purchased a machine that will do the talking for her (look out Stephen Hawking) but this will take some time to master.

Physically she is still weak from her spell in hospital and due to an NHS cock-up with her aftercare is only just coming to terms with the new feeding regime.

Given all this, her spirit is still visible and she is trying to cope in the best way she can. So keep the good thoughts flowing.

Hazel