I've been asked several times now if I would mind if others shared this blog on their Facebook pages, with friends, etc. I have said that I would be more than happy for that to happen so others can gain benefit by knowing a bit more about my specific journey.
But I also realise how drastically different we all are as well. So whilst I may go through easy / challenging times at one stage someone else will most likely go through the opposite. So What I've finding extremely important at this juncture is:
1. To stay extremely positive in my mind set. If I hear people talk about what I "should be doing" or how they think I'll feel, I will tend to shy away from that. I plan on tackling this with everything I have and to do that I must stay very fit in mind, body and soul. To inundate myself with facts and figures on how long I'm going to live or how fatigued I'm going to feel, or the sense of loss over my breast, etc does me no good. My mind set is to think about all the things I'm going to do in the future (as my husband keeps saying, how and when I'm going to 'take over the world' LOL).
2. To be able to say "thank you" gracefully and be able to receive from others. So many family and friends have given and will continue to provide for myself and the family. It's not in my nature to receive but in this instance I very humbly say "thank you".
3. To not get ahead of myself. What about x, y, z? Will we still be able to go on holiday? When will I go back to work and will it be full time? What will I look like with no hair? Will I be sick after chemo cocktail lunches? I'm not thinking at all in those spaces...that is "tomorrow" and I am just enjoying today to it's fullest. I'll tackle tomorrow when I get to it.
So staying positive in each and every moment I can is the space I am in. I'm not saying I will always be successful in doing so but I go into each day believing I will be.
Laurice you are awesome! An absolute inspiration whom we are all lucky to have in our lives. Keep kicking cancers ass! Shonelle x
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ReplyDeleteI Love the text message of the week!!! ha ha
ReplyDeleteI was reviewing the photos also and just wanted to ask "Are they hummingbirds on your pyjamas whilst in hospital?? I did not notice first time around and was fixated on how your eyes and smile looked and outcome. upon refelection they look alot like hummingbirds. If so very fortuatious. (hope i spelt correctly).
Anyway, thinking of you every day and sending karma all to you. Talk soon my friend. Love Sam XXXX
Ps we have not condended with ABC so lets not concern ourselves with XYZ life has a system so to try to jump ahead and push in just misses all the good parts and the learning pieces along the way. Just what I have discovered in life. Its a jorney my friend the page will be turned when the reader has finished. :- By me for you.. Sam XXXX
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ReplyDeleteYou are often in my thoughts and prayers -your blog entry has given me a positive push to live each day to its full extent-I really feel privileged to have come to know you -some people come into our lives for a reason and leave footprints in our heart and we are never the same-YOU ARE THAT PERSON!!!
Keep Smiling
Cheers
Shirley XXOOXX
Good Friday drop-in was fun. We cannot remember a time when you looked so good and relaxed. We met and chatted with many of your friends and enjoyed ourselves. Keep it up Laurice, we would like to see you so 'cool' permanently.
ReplyDeleteWith love and affection
Jacques ANC Carmen