Everyone is leaving me!!!

Everyone is leaving me!!! 

Our wonderful Scottish friends, Karen and daughter Eva have finished their 3 weeks and Aussie Anne and daughter Talia also have set off for home.  Also the lovely Viepke and her Dad Vinnie are returning to Germany.  We were part of the third (and final) wave to start and therefore are one of the last to leave.  I am so happy for them and wish them all the best for their future and their vitiligo.  We will miss you guys so much and I really hope that our paths cross again.  

Matters administrative : Kate & Jason, have a fabulous time in the big apple and surrounds.  Safe travels and happy memories in the making.  Don't forget, be spontaneously spontaneous.  It rocks! Ps., thank you for all the supportive comments, I loved hearing / reading them. xxxx

So Vit-news.... Treatments have not changed, still DS, and 4 x 15 minute in the sun (morning) and shade (afternoon).  Cream after the Dead Sea and then at night before dinner - after a shower.  As we approach the end of the 3 weeks, you have a final meeting with the Prof.  Here she looks at you under the woods (UV) lamp and sees any progress.  Note that the skin is deep, the woods lamp shows deeper layers that we cannot see. It is not expected that you re-pigment that much over here, but in the coming 3 months, fingers crossed for some brown dots that emerge from those deep layers.  I am intending to also ask the Prof about Darcy's bung arthritis knees at this time.  I left the results with her at the check-in meeting a little over 2 weeks ago.  I expect that at this time, she will also advise the light machine schedule to continue with.

Our final meeting is scheduled for 220pm Saturday. 

There is also an article just published about sunshine.  A University in Edinburgh has found that the health benefits of sunshine (not burning, or sun baking) far outweigh the risk of cancer.  Apparently they found that some exposure to sunshine, is actually beneficial to your health.  I will try and find the link and post it as I would like to know more about these findings.  

So, as at Thursday 9th May we are all well and despite missing home terribly, are in fairly good spirits.  The buffet is killing me (literally), I think I  have put on 3kgs despite my daily runs and aqua aerobics. Will have to take drastic measures upon my return home.

I am going to try and organise another day trip on Saturday to nearby Madabar. Keep in touch and love to all. Cheerio to auntie Sarah - love your 3am comments, keep 'em comin' lovey.