It was bad news today. The tumour was on his spleen which in turn stopped his blood cell production. There was also kidney involvement and they think that his bone marrow was affected. He had lymphoma which went round his body. If we hadn't taken him to the vet he would have died in about 2 weeks having just wasted away. They deepened the anaesthetic and we will collect his ashes in about 10 days. Then we will scatter them on his favourite walk.
The whole family is devastated and I cry every time someone asks me about him. Part of the grieving process I guess  Better it happened now and not just after we arrived in NZ as it would have been awful to have put him through the journey only for this to have happened.
Thanks for your support & kind words.
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Nursing Registration sent 5th August 2007
Job Offer 25th September 2007
Nursing Registration received 28th December 2007
Submitted EOI 3rd January 2008 with 150 points
Selected 17th January 2008
ITA Received 31st January 2008
ITA submitted 25th April 2008
Approved in Principle 3rd May 2008
Blue Stickers arrived 13th May 2008 
Flights booked for 19th Sept to Christchurch
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