A tale of two mums........

Jude's mum Ess was supposed to be having her heart surgery today but lo and behold at the 11th hour she received a phone call to say an emergency had taken precedence and therefore her operation is postponed to 22nd January. Well we ask is her situation not an emergency?!! Ess and Ray are very upset at this news and struggling to come to terms with a further wait. Ess is feeling very tired and anxious so please remember to keep her and Ray in your prayers.

On the other side of the world (Brighton UK) the news is that Ray's mum, Edie, was rushed into hospital in the early hours of last Wednesday morning. She collapsed at home and fortunately was able to press her red carelink button - the neighbours were contacted and went in to find her on the floor - an ambulance was called as were Ray and Carol. The news was not good at first - a build up of carbon dioxide in the blood saw her fighting for breath. However her condition has stabilised and she is on the chest ward at the Royal Sussex County Hospital. She is very weak and tired and it is doubtful she will be out for Christmas. Please keep her in your prayers as well.