Sending huge hugs to you all. Whatever else we are all present this Christmas and quite frankly that’s massive after the year we’ve all had. Well done us and thanks for all your support because, unlike well meaning friends and (for the most part) family, you get that this year has been hideous and that, no, it’s not all better now…
For those going or who have been through radiotherapy, the soreness, tiredness and low moods are normal but do ease up -a couple of months later.
Have a good Christmas. For me just being present with my little family is the best present I could have. X
Mai, I totally get it about your 91 year old gran, you are not a cow for saying it, you are understanding about the things that really matter in life. And anyway cows are lovely kind gentle creatures! ?
IT’S MIDNIGHT! Happy Christmas everyone! May your day be filled with peace and love, whoever you spend it with.xxx
Merry Christmas girls hope you all have a lovely day we deserve a special day.
Love you all xxxxxxx
Happy Christmas ?
Just FaceTime with my kids as they opened presents ?.
This would be absolute torture without technology to help keep in contact.
I am happy ?. I am loved. I am grateful.
Enjoy today ladies. Savouring the taste of food again. Enjoy every kiss and cuddle with those we love.
Let any negativity slide away. We have no room for such things in our precious lives.
Love you all.
X x x x x x x x x
I agree Treehouse if you can push all negative thoughts away today then we certainly can. FaceTime is great. Xxx
Happy Christmas everyone!
Heather x
So I’m having my drip earlier so I cN escape at 1:30. My sister came to visit said my hair had grown . ‘Was it coming back curly as it looks a bit like pubes?’
Don’t know whether to laugh or punch her.
Oh well
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Happy Christmas lovely ladies , enjoy your day . Know it’s been a tough year but would never have met you all otherwise love and hugs to you all xx
How many other ladies were like me this Christmas dinner time - just being grateful that each mouthful of food tasted delicious, just for that I was, am and forever will be extremely thankful!
I’m now having a short period of peace, quiet and calm before my Dad and Sister arrive for the evening! Enjoy the remainder of the day whatever you’re up to xx
I’m back! Drip ? drip ? ?.
Yes absolutely enjoyed my Christmas dinner . Hubby did an amazing job on his first ever roast. Loved being surrounded by family. So happy. Shed a few tears in the car on the way back to hospital.
Only 10 days to go!!!
I can do this. I want my life back ( but not quite the same)
Things are going to change. I am not wasting my healthy years working and stressed.
Glad tyou had a lovely family time Treehouse. I hope you’re all having some good family time.
I’m with my in-laws as it’s my father in law’s birthday. To be honest it’s not my idea of fun as he just sits watching Carry On films and my family are 300 miles away having a lot more fun. I will not be doing this again. ?
That is so thoughtful Mai.
Some people just get it!
Husband bought me the treehouse pendant and a clockwork heart necklace.
Just need scar to be fully healed so I can wear them.
Surgeon really did do a remarkable job. I didn’t really care to begin with just happy to be here. But I can wear a vest top and you can’t see anything!!!
Mai, what a brilliant thoughtful gift from your aunt. I’m bookmarking that site for future reference!
Jay, yes you are so right about enjoying every mouthful! When I was lifting the Christmas pudding out of its steamer, I suddenly thought, I couldn’t have done that a month ago because if my hands got anywhere near heat, let alone a vat of boiling water, my skin would be on fire from the doxy toxy burns! Now I can even do the washing up without gloves, though I try not to! So many ordinary skills, tastes, activities, things that I used to take for granted, but not any more.
So, the aged parents came for lunch, thoroughly enjoyed themselves and were on good form and almost stressless. By about 4.30 they were asking to be taken home, they were getting tired. So we drove them home the long way round to see as many as possible of the crazy Christmas lights in people’s gardens. A treat for them, as they seldom go out after dark. And I do love silly Christmas lights!
So, in the end I didn’t mind doing the cooking, hubby helped a lot, mom and dad were very appreciative, and we got to have the evening on our own after all,relaxing by the Christmas tree with a glass of fizz!
Treehouse, 10 days? I’m counting down for you! I hope it all goes to plan, glad you had some lovely family time today, and I just love what you said: I want my life back, but not quite the same. Is that copyright, or can I adopt it as my new motto for 2018?
Sending glowing Christmas spirit to you all. ???
I’d love to do that, Mai, but I don’t think a gas fire is ideal for the purpose! Do you think if I take a sprig of Holly to be shredded along with the Christmas tree on 6 Jan, that will work as well? ??
I have a massive holly tree in the front garden help yourself! We would be like a load of witches ?♀️ all over the country burning our crap year away. Maybe we should burn some bras too.
Not sure about the youle log? I thought they were chocolate ??
Tatyana I’m so glad the day with the old folk went better than expected. Maybe you can all find a new way forward in 2018 that takes the burden off you. You have had enough and I’m sure they would all realise that if they stopped to think about it.
And we too like a tour of the Christmas sights ??some are just rediculous but a couple are done for charity which is nice to see and I’m happy to donate ?
9 days (shh don’t jinks it)
Just walked the whole length of the hospital from ccu to maternity. Feeling fine. Tomorrow I will add stairs. I see the next 9 days as boot camp, building up my stamina for the real world.
My blood pressure is a bit high but otherwise I think I am ‘Normal ‘ ?