Carol Kirk

[Dave Kirk]

Just to let our friends know who often inquire about Carol's health,
I am pleased to let everyone who knows us the last week Carol had her 5 year 'all clear' from cancer notification from the head and neck surgeon at Canterbury Hospital, I didn't know what to buy her to celibate so I thought I might order myself a new amp.

Unfortunately, the after affects of the sever Radiotherapy she underwent, has left her with many scars around her neck which she is very conscious of, and she spends a lot on scarfs and things to cover them up.
She still has a lot of discomfort and pain where the skin and nerve ends are damaged, and constantly trying to repair themselves, along with discovering her carotid artery was reduced by 50% by the radiation, meaning to try to avoid the strong possibilities of clotting which may cause a strike, she is on a mixture of drugs to keep the blood thin, and control the pain, these leave her whacked out all the time,
But the main thing is she is still with us!

We are sorry to have missed the Irish Steel Guitar Festival for the second year, not only because Carol can't get travel insurance anymore, but she is just generally always uncomfortable. The organizers of the Festival, are all brilliant people, and I am sure understand, that we are not purposely not supporting their great Festival.
Sorry about the long explanation, but so many of you guy's showed so much support for her, I thought you deserve being up dated.
Kindest Reards
Dave

[Donny Johnston]

Hi Dave, Thank you for the update, it's great to know Carol is, as you put it, still with us, and in celebration hope you get your new amp. Please give Carol our best regards from all the guys at the SSGW. Donny.

[Dave Kirk]

Thanks Mate
Carol always comments about how supportive the Scottish Steelies were when she was going through the worst of it.
All the Best for the Season
Kindest Regards
Dave

[JohnDavisStringsHere]

[b]Hi Dave, like to add my best wishes to Carol and you, I have had my share of radiotheropy and it's a hard row to Hoe. Don't think we ever get over it completely. All the best my friend.b]

[hickenjr]

Great to hear about her recovery of the biggest part of it, hopefully she gets over the rest of it.
Onwards and upwards mate.

Go buy yourself a Little Walter or something

[dessa]

Big hugs from Vi and me buddy❤️

[Willie Gamble]

Dave, right glad am I to hear that your beautiful wife has had this good news, it must be heart lifting to get such a good report after such an horrendous journey.
You both are in our thoughts Dave.
All the best
Asleep at the steel

[Uncle Roy]

Dave, that news is great, not about your amp mate but about our Carol's health. Please give her our best wishes.
Roy & Sylvi.

[Malcolm]

Dave, great to hear that results are clear, hope Carol continues to improve, wishing you guys a Very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

[Tony Smart]

Best Wishes to you both for Christmas and the New Year.
Tony