As you all know, I have been spending time with my sisters. Booie is still with me but Bryony went home today. Unfortunately Booie couldn’t bring her husband Dave with her, he is back home in California keeping the home fires burning, looking after their business and their pack of dogs! Thankfully for Phil’s sanity Bryony brought her partner Chris with her 🙂
We had a really lovely time. It was the first time we were all together in several years and it was the first time Booie had met our niece Amelie. We have talked a lot about how I am feeling right now, almost a week from my first chemo. We haven’t really talked about much else to do with my diagnosis.
I have been adamant from the start of all this that we’re not doing doom and gloom and we’re taking each day as it comes rather than trying to predict or anticipate how this is going to play out by ‘living in the moment’. Although it is of course human nature to want to know what’s going on and what will happen so that we can prepare ourselves for it. I think it is difficult to feel comfortable being permanently in either of these positions. Whilst sitting here right now I could easily imagine that my life is just the same as it was two months ago, but the truth is, it isn’t.
Finding a balance will evolve as we progress through this I’m sure. In the mean time, I’m just thankful to have such a loving and supportive network easing me into this new world.
Talk to you soon
Lots of love Mand xxx
I was very moved by your latest post “Should we talk about it”.
There is no doubt that your positive attitude has inspired everyone around you to feel uplifted and to leave doom and gloom behind.
However, there are times that worries have to be voiced , once voiced they can be stored away and you can carry on with your amazing attitude which reflects on everyone.
We all love you in our different ways and will do all we can to support you.
Take care, you wonderful girl.
See you all very soon… only one more sleep!
love you xxx
I agree with your mum Mand, see the elephant in the room & then get back to your courageously positive & inspirational attitude…either way, you’re not walking alone as you’ve got an army of soldiers surrounding you covering your back so keep looking in a forward direction Mand…you can do it 🙂
If the love from others was enough to get you through then you’d have nothing to worry about. However you also need a positive attitude (check), some scary sounding drugs (check), lots of tablets (check) and a pink wig (work in progress).
Can’t pretend to even start to imagine what this is like for you, so I’m going to match your positive attitude, be here for you whatever conversation you need to have ………….and maybe borrow the pink wig?
Love you lots my old friend ( very important 6 months) xxx
I really like how open we all are about this entire process! I’m also enjoying our time together xx
Booie x
The campers are back. 4 days with no wifi.
Been thinking of you. Cuppa and hug on way back from London tomorrow. Xx
This quote reminds me of you Mrs Black
Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass, Its about dancing in the rain. You lady are a beautiful, strong, rain dancer xxx