Sammy into theatre to remove Terry

Dear All,

Sammy has just done the haka, psyched herself up and gone into theatre for a 6 hour session.  This is to remove the larger tumour `Terry` (terry was the school bully at my pre-prep) at the back of the brain. The other one, ‎'junior' will be dealt with once we know what we are up against  post op.

All I can say is that she ‎is going in there fighting like a terrier! She is understandably petrified but masking it with that most amazing grit and determination and the trademark twinkly Sammy smile. I am in true awe, she is amazing, genuinely amazing because the last 5 days have genuinely done everything they can to destroy a mere mortal.  Poor girl hasn't had a chance to think about the loss of the baby and I still can't quite believe how dramatically things can change so much within such a small timescale. 

We are currently in St. George's, Tooting which is reportedly the best place for neurosurgery in the country and respected globally. We have a lead neurosurgeon on our side who is an absolute hero. James Laban. ‎Neither of us could have wished for someone more reassuring, calm, kind and clearly at the top of his game. I definitely wouldn't want to play scrabble (or operation) against him and it was reassuring he hadn't been on a bender last night when we met him this morning.

‎All your support to us both has been overwhelming and so meaningful I cannot tell you. It makes the difference, it truly does. Thank you! She and I really do appreciate the support team and love. 5uck the stiff upper lip, we need you all a lot, please don't be strangers I don't think that works. A lot of people have asked for our address which is 85 Smallwood Rd, London, Tooting, SW17 0TN

We are all going to have pull with her, please keep her laughing and send her so much positivity as she has a long battle ahead of her unfortunately. ‎ One, nameless, person texted me saying "my prayers aren't with you because I don't pray but all my positivity is."  

She is being so, so strong it is truly humbling.  Laughing, being the beautiful Sammy we all know and love. ‎She is seeing the positive in everything and I don think there is anything in our control which we could do better, the team operating, the team behind her and her attitude to the dreaded c bomb.  She has taken the gloves off and "it is on like donkey kong"! 

We will take each day as it comes but I just wanted to thank you and let you know where we are.

With much love 

Team Johnsie