Tips for husbands part two - nothing is too much trouble

Nothing is ever too much trouble

·         trips to the chemist for piles cream

·         trips to the local supermarket as your wife has a craving for her favourite snacks/’cancer craving’

·         picking up prescriptions, trips to the hospital – seemingly trivial things

·         trips to the local Harvester for bowls of “all you can eat” salad

Your partner is bound to feel low during her treatment. Arrange for friends to drop in surprise texts/treats at intervals during the course of the treatment. One thing that worked well for Amanda was arranging for her friends to text her with random memories of their friendship. During particularly heavy days, many messages would come through, lighting up the mood.

Little surprises

Has your partner got a pastime or hobby? I arranged for Amanda to be sent a signed football shirt from her favourite football player of her beloved football team. Think outside the box on how you can get things like this arranged.

Make allowances for things

Fortunately I work from home, but had very understanding support from my employer and teammates who allowed me as much time during treatment to support Amanda with hospital visits, emergency hospital visits that I needed. Be upfront and honest with your employer throughout the course of treatment.

Nothing is too much trouble - EVER!

Amanda's husband