The last time

This will be the last time I give an update for Terry.

His funeral was held at the Adelaide Oval on the 31st May at 5pm. The oval looked spectacular and he would have been very proud to see the way the SACA paid tribute to him. He would also have been surprised at how many people attended to say farewell - he always doubted whether many people would come to his funeral.

Individual tributes by his daughter Trudianne, best friend Ian Berry, Surrogate sons Shane Warne and Cullen Bailey along with farewells from his sister (read by his niece) and myself said it all. He was loved and will be missed.

A private cremation took place the following day.

To all who attended, sent condolences, cards and flowers our family would like to say thank you.
For all who donated to Cando4kids in Terry's name - thank you.
The support we have received from family, friends, the medical profession and total strangers has been amazing - thank you

Terry's legacy to spin bowling will live on in all the young spinners and coaches he had the privilege to work with. I am sure you will make him proud.

Thank you again
Ann, Damian, Trudianne and Ashlea

Goodbye TJ

Terry passed away peacefully today just a month and a half after the anniversary of his heart attack.



He wanted to be at home with his family and we were able to share the last few days with him.



For the past year I have continuously expressed our thanks for all the support we have had and say again we really have appreciated all the care and concern.



At this time we really need to spend time as a family and would appreciate being given that time.



Terry's funeral will be held at the Adelaide Oval and details will be advised in the Advertiser shortly.



Many people will miss him and the world will not be the same now he has gone but it many ways it will be a better thing for him.



Thank you again for your love and care



Ann

Life goes on

The days go on basically unchanged. Terry continues to catch up with friends and family but is restricted to short visits with gaps in between. He spends lots of time asleep. Over the past month or so he has had time with his daughter granddaughter and sister and has enjoyed this immensely. We try to get out occasionally but it is a very big effort for him.
I know everyone wants regular updates but there is little for me to report. Friends continue to support us with jobs around the house and providing moral support.
The sun comes up every day and we take it as it comes.
Will report any changes
Ann

2010 is over

Happy New Year to all.
I am so pleased to see the back of 2010. Although the year started well it went downhill pretty quickly for us and did not improve. It was a year I never want to repeat. Looking back at all that happened during the year in our lives and that of our friends and family, it is amazing we have remained relatively sane.
2011 does not hold a lot of promise at this stage but you never know what tomorrow will bring so I hang on to the fact that the sun will come up tomorrow regardless of what is happening in my world.
We were fortunate to share Christmas with our family and brought the New Year in with our amazing friends, Carol and Ian. I even managed to stay up!!! We watched the Tattoo on TV and reminisced about the time we went to Edinburgh and the tattoo. Not very exciting if you are young but a lovely time for us.
Terry continues to work through each day, catnapping, watching Tv and occasionally taking a trip to the shops. He struggles with most simple tasks but is very determined when he decides he wants to do something. Unfortunately the body does not always respond as he would like.
He stayed up to greet the New Year and enjoyed a glass of TJ Spin Doctor red. Might sleep a bit today.
Anyway, best wishes to all for the coming year and many thanks for your support during 2010.
Ann

Seasons Greetings

2010 is nearly over and I have to say I will be glad to see the back of it. We don't know if 2011 will be much better but it surely cannot be much worse.
Having said that, there are many things to be grateful for over the past year. Our children were married, our business prospered, our friends and family provided love and care, our friends rallied around us, Terry made it back to OZ, we have shared a family Christmas, and much more. It is so easy to dwell on what has been lost rather than how fortunate we have been.
Terry continues to follow the cricket and still manages a strong opinion on many aspects of the game. He very much enjoyed attending the Adelaide Test and is glued to the TV today. He is unable to do very much but having our granddaughter with him for the past 2 weeks has brought quite a twinkle to his eye.
We wish all of you the very best for 2011
Ann

TJ Walkabout

TJ Walkabout was held on Saturday - a walk from The Oval to Lord's - in dreadful weather conditions. Only a few people braved the elements but those present enjoyed their day. Money raised from sponsorship is shared between Terry and the Brian Johnston Memorial Trust and we thank all who supported the cause. Special thanks to the Brookes family for all their hard work and to John Fingleton (Fingers) for his excellent fundraising effort.
This week also saw the passing of Terry's Mum. She was 92 and lived a full life. Sadly we were unable to travel to Perth for the funeral so we held a memorial service in our garden with friends and family. It gave Terry a chance to say goodbye.
The Adelaide Test starts this week and Terry is determined to attend a few of the days albeit only part days. His health continues to be poor although some days are better than others. He tires after only the most minimal excercise - a walk to another room can leave him breathless.
Most days are spent with a little activity between naps.
Another close friend of ours, Peter Johnson (Grumpy) is very unwell and currently in hospital.
What a year 2010 has been! Can't wait to see what 2011 brings.
Ann

TJ Testimonial

On Thursday 21st October a dinner was held in Terry's honour. It was a fantastic evening and Terry managed to last the distance. At the end of the evening he was able to take the stage and thank people, even managing to crack a few jokes.
So many people contributed to the success of the evening and we cannot name them all here but it would be remiss of us not to mention Carol & Ian Berry for their outstanding effort in pulling the evening together and following up after the event - the group who drove the idea, Bob Foord, Bernie Lange, Jenny Hurley and David Shipway - those loyal and caring people who staffed the evening, Monique, Allan, Wendy, Vik, Carol, Ian and Shelley.
Speakers included Shane Warne, Doug Walters, Ian Chappell, Dan Cullen, Cullen Bailey and the evening emcee was Peter Walsh.
The auctions were well supported and many of the items were donated by friends and colleagues - we thank them all.
Of course the evening was a success in part due to the support from those who attended and it is impossible to name everyone - you know who you are and we appreciate your care.
Terry has pulled up pretty well considering the huge physical and emotional effort it took for him to attend - he is stubborn and was determined to be there. He is very tired but delighted and humbled that so many people care for him.
We are now enjoying a few days with our children and granddaughter, trying to get back to as close to normality as we can.
To everyone who assisted or sent their wishes - THANK YOU - It means the world to us.

Success

Terry had the ICD fitted on Wednesday and it was a successful procedure. He is at home and although a little sore he is doing well.

His Testimonial Dinner is happening next week so we are trying to have a quiet lead up to allow him to build his energy. Hopefully he will last the whole evening.

We have our children and grandaughter coming down next week and we are very much looking forward to seeing them.

Thank you for the calls and letters of support, they are appreciated

TJ Walkabout

Hi
Terry remains at home and is doing reasonably well. He is unable to take part in much activity but is enjoying catching up with friends and family.
A group of people in the UK have joined forces with the Brian Johnston Foundation and the ECB to run a fundraising event in November.
Details are available by emailing terryjenner.walkabout@gmail.com
or if you just wish to donate to the cause please use www.justgiving.com/TJsWalkabout
I did try to put the flyer on here but am not so technically adept!!!
On the 13th Oct Terry is having an ICD (pacemaker/defrib) put in. This and the drug therapy are the only available options.
All in all it is good to be home but every day remains a challenge.
Thank you to all who have given us so much support and care
Ann

Home Again

Arrived home at Brighton again yesterday, this time we are hoping i don't have to return to hospital, whilst i'm not really ready for visitors at the moment i do look forward soon to catching up with some of you.

I have a long and slow recovery period ahead of me, such are the vagaries of heart failure. initially this was a bit tough following the 2 months in Harefield Hospital -England
I spent the past week in flinders hosptial and they looked after me extremely well. Again can i thank all of you for your best wishes via the blog, email, cards and letters. I will come back to you all soon.

I wouldnt be here if it hadnt been for Ann.

Regards
TJ

Ooops!

Unfortunately Terry has been readmitted to hospital. After a couple of days at home he again became short of breath as a result of fluid building up in the lungs. Doctors have this back under control and we hope he will be home again in the not too distant future. We appreciate lots of you would like to catch up but again we ask for patience. He is in good spirits but tires very easily. Seeing Trudi and Ashlea this week has brought a smile to his face so lets hope this continues.

Hooray!

We have finally arrived home. Terry travelled with Dr David Cooper from International SOS and he was terrific. It is a lousy trip in any circumstance let alone when you are unwell. He is very tired but pleased to be back in Oz. It will be a while before he is up to visitors so please be patient.
To everyone who supported us through our time in the UK we want to say thank you. There are too many people to name but you know who you are and we are truly grateful.
I will continue to post blogs a little longer until such time as Terry feels up to it.
Ann

Coming home

Terry has been cleared to fly home after Monday. We now await International SOS and hope to be back in a week or two. We are not looking forward to the trip but are very keen to be back home.
Terry continues to do a little walking and twice a week has rehab.
We cannot express how grateful we are to the staff of Harefield but will be very happy to stop our visits there!!!
Hopefully there will only be one more blog from England and then back to an Aussie one.
Ann

Me again!

Terry has been out of hospital for 10 days. He is not up to writing blogs yet but is managing reasonably well. We visit the consultant again this week on Wednesday and hopefully will have more info re our return.
Every day is a challenge. He is able to walk a little and is eating quite well now. He is so skinny he needs to eat up and regain some strength. Seems funny that I eat more than him given his long term love affair with food!!!
Our little cottage is working out well and we have found a lovely driver for our trips to Harefield 3 days a week. 2 days are for rehab and 1 for an appointment. His daily drug taking is massive and this too can knock him about a bit.
All in all he is doing OK and we hope to be home sooner rather than later.
Ann

Escape!!!

Terry has been discharged from hospital today. We have moved into our little cottage and are settling in. He has another appointment next week and hopefully we will be home toward the end of June.
The next blog you get will see a return of his creative writing, so this is hopefully my last effort.
Ann

Another day- another plan

It has been decided that Terry does not need live in rehab only Cardio rehab. He has an appointment with the Consultant on Wednesday at which time we expect him to be discharged. I have found a self contained bungalow for us to rent (through a lovely nurse) and we hope to be there Thursday. Terry will then do 3 days a week at Harefield. We do not know how long it will be before he can fly home but fingers crossed it won't be too long.
He is walking more and can almost shower himself. We will be trying stairs with the physio on Tuesday. He has had a Cardio Rehab Assessment but we do not know how much he will be able to do as yet.
The weather here has gone from absolute winter to lovely summer and back again in the almost 8 weeks we have been here and he has not noticed any of it!!
Hope Oz can turn on abit brighter front.

Rehab

In the next few days Terry will be transferred to another hospital for some intensive rehab. Following this he will start outpatient Cardio Rehab back at Harefield.
It is fantastic that he is able to move to the next step. We still have a very long way to go before he can travel home, but if all goes without a hitch, early August looks good.
The fact that the Doctors and Nurses at Harefield have brought him this far is a mammoth achievement.
Fingers crossed it is smooth sailing from here
Ann

Uphill

Terry has improved greatly in the past few days. The fluid is now off the legs leaving ankles and feet to go. He is feeling much brighter and walked the furthest he has gone today. This does not mean he is well again but it is heading the right way. Friday will see the removal of the final infusion and a move to all oral medication. It seems to be in balance at the moment so lets hope it stays that way.
It will still be a long time before he would be able to come home and still quite a long time in hospital assuming he continues to improve.
It is encouraging to see him a bit brighter given what he has been through over the past 6 weeks. Doctors, nurses and staff continue to work hard to get him up and running. They are doing a sensatiuonal job.

Slow progress

Terry has had 3 good days in a row. The fluid is off the lungs so his breathing is easier although the legs are still very full. Over the next couple of days he will come off the diuretic infusion and start oral diuretics. We will have to wait and see how this goes. It is very much a case of getting the drugs balanced as they all interact. Still, it has been nice to see him a bit more comfortable than he has been.
As you can see the message board is fixed. He loves all the comments and cards he receives so thank you.
Progress will be very slow but we are on the right path.
Ann

Get well messages

We are very sorry that the system which allows you to post messages for TJ is under repair. We hope it is fixed soon. Please be patient.
Best wishes
Ann