Afternoon Tea

Today I went for afternoon tea with five girl friends .... it was a good way to spend my last day before the treatment starts.
We went to the St Thomas Hotel, which was recently converted from an old bank.... it's very stylishly done.
We were spoiled with an array of tasty treats ....

We each had our own cake stand filled with finger sandwiches, mini cakes and topped with a scone with lashings of jam and cream. Tea flowed all afternoon ... as we spent hours gossiping, laughing and  .... yes ... there were a few tears shed as well. There were hugs all round and lots of good wishes for tomorrow ....

.... and how do I feel?

At the moment,  I'm feeling strangely calm ..... I've been through every emotion these last two weeks .... but I know I'm surrounded by family and friends who will be there for me every step of the way ... and with my husband by my side I know we'll get through this. My bag is packed with lots of pretty things to take in with me ... I've been told that this is a good time to be pampered ... so that's how it's going to be. I don't really go in for pampering and self-indulgence... so hey-ho - that'll be a nice change!I might find I get used to it!!!!

I'm going in at 9 a.m. tomorrow and my operation will be on Friday, all being well .... so I'll be away from blogland for a little while. ..... but not too long I hope!