5th june the mad 'BIGC' Theme Park

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FormerMember

5 Jun 2012

I keep being told that cancer is a rollercoaster but I have decided that it is more like a complete theme park -'BIGC' it's sort of exclusive in that you don't apply for tickets you are specially selected and you receive your ticket ,then you can join the queue for the first ride and this is a ride to can keep coming back to -'the Wating Game ' this is like a ghost train cos for most of it you are completely in the dark and scary things leap out at you , then you have a choice of rides or attactions - the 'Chop it of or out'surgey ride ,' Burn it up Alley' -a radiotherapy attraction , 'Chemo Castle' - this is another attaction you may return to again and again , and 'Hormone Hevean/Hell' where you get prizes you can keep for at least 5 years as reminder of your visit , you may of course also have a lovely souvenir of your visit.

I know I have a warped sense of humour but any thing is scary unless you look it square in the face and stare it down . Yesterday could have been a down day but I decided that I wasn't going to spend it alone and moping around so I went to my daughters and had a wonderful day sitting in the garden watching her and her partner demolishing a pond, then we went to the pub , fantastic- the sun shone and my daughter and I had a chance to chat about what is going to happen ,it was priceless and precious time .

WE are not alone on the rides and attactions and while we can't always chose which rides we go on we can chose how we ride them

if you agree - you can buy the candy floss !!

FormerMember over 12 years ago

I never did like theme parks! (Although the adverts for Center Parcs make it look nice.) A gentle stroll through a bit of not-too-taxing countryside, that's my idea of a day out. Ah well, here we are nonetheless. At least I'm off the dodgems now - all those shocks as things kept slamming into me were not my idea of fun. Maybe I can spend the next few months riding a carousel horse - one that doesn't go up and down too much.

It's hard not to get scared and a bit miserable sometimes, but it doesn't help. It's best, as you say, to stay positive (or fake it till you make it, if you can't manage it right away). If all else fails, getting angry is good. "You think you're getting me, Mr Crab? Well, think again!"

I'm glad you opted for a nice time in the sunshine yesterday rather than staying home and brooding. A wise decision.

*hugs*

- Hilary
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FormerMember over 12 years ago

A great analogy elaine.

You forgot to mention the accompanying nausea!

On a positive note (if there is one) you will also experience the Tunnel of Love as family and good friends surround you with their caring and support.

Hoping there are more UPS than DOWNS for you at the BIGC!

hugs from me too

Pam
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FormerMember over 12 years ago

Well, having a warped sense of humour and having been on all the rides mentioned pretty much, I guess I am buying the candy floss! And you don't have to be alone on the rides... we are here to hold your hand on the scary bits...

And there is always the house of fun too... I'm not going to let cancer stop me from laughing!!!

Like you say, I can't do anything about having cancer, but i can do something about how I ride it, so I am doing it with laughter, positivity, courage and love.... Oh and of course the occasional shitting yourself moments, cos we are only human eh?

Big hug to you... and fancy a go on the giggly swings?

Little My xxx

ps we have a thread called for those with a warped sense of humour.. not being too warped at the moment, but you are welcome to join us anytime... just say Hi. xxx
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FormerMember over 12 years ago

hi guys thanks for the comments , and Pam you're right I did forget the nausea, and I'm off to the giigley swings

xxx
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