Am early posting tonight as we must be up before dawn tomorrow for the appointment with Dr Sadler, the consultant oncologist at Maidstone.

Isobel woke at half eight. The bed was wet. After a short discussion we agreed that she was unfit to go to the hospice today - all she wanted to do was to lie in bed. I had a chat by 'phone with Tanya at the hospice and explained the situation, we hope Isobel will go there on Thursday. Isobel breakfasted and took her medicine. At first she was able to walk, rather unsteadily, when required. By mid afternoon she was unable to support her weight and was unable to walk in any meaningful sense. It has been very hard work manhandling her around. She was calm for most of the day. Iona called in for lunch. A number of friend's 'phoned during today, in the circumstances we have put off any visits until Isobel is stronger.

Wendy Lethem from the Ellenor Trust 'phoned in the afternoon, I updated her regarding the week-end's events and will talk again after tomorrow's consultation. A few minutes later Seywag from the crisis team phoned, I updated him. The planned meeting took place this morning, it has been agreed in principle that residential accomodation is required but it has not been decided where. He will phone about noon tomorrow and come round if we are back from Maidstone. He advised not taking the morning sedative until we returned from Maidstone, in order to give Dr Sadler a clearer view of Isobel's condition.

Isobel had beef tagliatelli for dinner, followed by rice pudding. She was settled down to sleep at 9pm.