Gail here.
It's now been a year since Bertie was diagnosed with a malignant tumour (transitional cell carcinoma or TCC) near the neck of his bladder, and I was told that such tumours tend to be aggressive and treatment options limited. I won't pretend the past twelve months have been easy. There have been many ups and downs.
Bertie still has his good moments, as captured on video last Saturday during a sunny and idyllic walk along the banks of the beautiful river Dee.
But then there are the times at home when he stands bewildered, looking uncomfortable.
I am trying to come to terms with the fact that the last year has in effect been a 'bonus year', and be grateful for that.
