So this is an interesting point in time. It makes everyone very uneasy. The expectation, so I have learned, is that many people have an expectation that when people go through chemo / cancer treatment, that they would stay home and not work during this time. I must admit, I had never thought about it previously as I haven't had any context before. But what really happens is that people get on with life in whatever manner they feel comfortable with. There are SO MANY different types of cancer and cancer treatments that you can't compare any to each other and you can't compare how people will react to them. It's sort of a private journey in that regard.
But what the oncologist and surgeon have said to me in my cancer and treatment is:
GET BACK TO YOUR LIFE
This doesn't of course mean crazy hours like I was working. It means I need to get back into what I love to do (which is work, be a mum, contribute to my community, etc). But I will need to be more realistic and need to focus in on getting my priorities in a different order including (as stated in the blog a couple nights ago) more exercise and rest.
So, in the coming week I'll start to work. I'm very blessed to work for a great company that supports flexible working arrangements and will work with them on how best to support me and the company during this time.
That may be stressful for all of you (especially if you work in my team! LOL) but for me it makes me feel good! Watch this space.
Note: Today, my dear friend Marge left. She has been here since I was in hospital and helping out the family in every way possible. So I raise a glass of champagne to Marge...the world...my world...is a better place with Marge in it! I thank many of you who have made her visit that much more special by getting to know her whilst she was here. Her hubby Scottie will be happy to have her home!
LT!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you're in good spirits, very pleased to catch up on news the last couple of days and hear you're going well.
It certainly sounds like you're ready for a present James helped me find for you. I have a great book and some good news I'd like to share, so maybe we can arrange to drop by, or happy to post it across to you.
And congratulations on the media release for IWD.
Lots of love to all of you, and thank you for the blog to keep us updated. We're all gunning for you.
Danelle (James is waving over my shoulder too)
All anybody wants is their own sense of normality, so glad you will be getting back to yours, with a few tweaks, but thats OK :)
ReplyDeleteBack to work what the ???? lmao yeah yeah i know chuckle chuckle noooo sitting around watching days of our lives for you sweet one... Laurice Temple you are the most positive person ive ever come across .. keep singin and dancin girl YOU ARE STRONG, YOUR ARE INVINCABLE, AND WOMAN ... REMEMBER BED BEFORE 12 MIDNIGHT.. ILL BE WATCHING YOUUUUUUUU LOL .. XX Bren
ReplyDeleteI recall Aunt Judy telling me that work gave her something else to focus on. Just try to listen to your body as well....Im glad you feel well enough to get some work in. Love you much {hugs}
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Oh was Marge the one I sent your package too? Does that mean you have them now? If so I hope you like some of them! Started on something lighter a few years ago to send lol figured something made of yarn would be easier to get to you, but all the moving has taken it a long time to make any progress. Love you and wish you Tony and the kids where closer!
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