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  •   My Blog: November 2008
    More updates on Luke
    28 November 08

    We saw the oncologist today, who sent luke to a liver specialist. Both tumours are on the right side of the liver, so they can cut away that half, and it will regenerate.
    Then he'll have more chemo with a different drug, as the ones he used didn't work against...
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    Update on Luke
    27 November 08

    Luke had his six month scans and blood tests today. We were horrified to find that there are two lesions in his liver that weren't there last time.
    We'll find out more tomorrow when he sees the oncologist, and the blood tests are in.
    Meanwhile keep thinking of us...
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    Desmond Tutu Children's Bible
    24 November 08

    I am very lucky to be involved in this project. Luke was a priest in Archbishop Desmond's diocese and he was a fabulous pastor to his clergy and their families. He genuinely loves kids, and used to be able to pick out all the clergy kids in a crowded cathedral,...
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    Turning Water into Wine
    20 November 08

    I'm writing the Desmond Tutu Children's Bible, and looking at the stories with storyteller eyes, rather than with blind faith, I'm amazed at the richness of the Old Testament. I love Moses best of all, leading the grumbling Israelites through the desert, throwing temper tantrums, losing heart, keeping going, and...
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    Please go to Suite 101
    11 November 08

    Oh how I hate to market and promote my writing.
    However, unpleasant issues of a pecuniary nature force me to advertise my services.

    Please go to Suite101 and read my articles and tell your friends who want to learn how to write for children to go there too.

    It will be...
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    word twist
    07 November 08

    Bad bad Colleen Higgs invited me to play word twist. I knew facebook would be a bad idea!
    Now I play word twist day and night. compulsively. the tireder I get, the worse I perform.
    I play against writers, who are fabulous at thinking up new words, and am soundly humiliated...
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