Xmas Thoughts

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Siting here quietly liked I often do, thoughts of Christmas old and New.

I moan and groan quiet often you see, and I should be grateful, I am here,  what ever life has in store.

Others have, not been so fortunate,  and a lot of people with in this group ,are no longer here, friends I have made, will never be forgotten.

We are all here for the same reason, we hold each other up, when times may be bad, we are here for the good  along with the bad.

So for Christmas, you see, there is nothing I want, I have to be grateful I am still here, to moan and groan, in the good or bad ,and people care, what more can I ask, its a special club we are  all in, and we will get threw, when people care, if thats all they can do.

Its costs nothing, just to be there, and is priceless, the best gift you can give.

 

 xxx

  • Thankyou I feel better already enjoy the sun we have it too in Wales makes a change x 

  • Hi Chris, Good to see you post. I think most of us here read a lot of posts before we commented on any of them, good for you! I too have seen a lot of Christmases I didn’t think I’d see, so think myself very lucky and count my blessings every day.

    I think you are being a bit hard on yourself though because you are still grieving for your brother and it is a process that won’t and should not be rushed. This is the right place to come when you are anxious, annoyed or even down because I am sure we have all been where you are now. It is terrific you are spending Christmas Day with your son and family not only because it breaks from tradition but  Where there are children there is excitement, laughs and smiles which we all need, so go and enjoy being looked after instead of cooking and shopping. Enjoy every minute and make new memories with your family too!

    Our family always came here for dinner until after my dx I wanted to break that tradition and it was the right thing to do, now they have started a new tradition!

    Love Annette x

    Yesterday is History, Tomorrow is a Mystery, Today is a Gift!!!
  • Hi Ellie 73 I am doing great as had my second blast of immunotherapy so far . I am no longer going out for my walks every day as I feel wiped , But my friend called and we went out walking for an hour or so which was great. I explained my treatment to him as light the fuse and stand back which made him laugh. Hope you are keeping well and have a great Christmas  all the Best minmax  

  • So pleased, immunotherapy for me was so much better than chemo,

    .when I had it, was every 3 weeks for two years, and i got to the end.

    My brother no 11 radiotherapy today.

    I wish you all the very best, for 2025.

  •  Oh that's great about your brother , Just tell him there is light at the end of the tunnel and he is getting there. I have had chemo twice already but this does make you tired even though it's every 4 weeks. I am literally doing very little and listening to my body.  Yes I am delighted the side effects are not as bad as chemo . Ditto for 2025 X All the Best Minmax 

  •   I am sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. I too am grieving for a family member, and I know how hard that feels when everyone else is getting in the festive mood! I am putting a brave face on, but it is hard! I am also suffering from survivors guilt, I didn’t know what it was at first that I was feeling, but once I acknowledged it, I started to think differently and it has helped. 


    I hope you have a wonderful Christmas Day with your family. There is no better medicine than being with the ones we love. 

    Chelle 

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  • Thankyou I am sending my love to you and will keep you in my thoughts over the Christmas period . My husband is a brass band fan and an ardent follower of the Cory brass band . They are based not far from where we live. I went with him to a concert they gave last evening I was so nervous and anxious about going ( that was definitely not me before my diagnosis) . I was glad I made the effort and enjoyed the concert . 
    I am making a concerted effort to be part of the family celebration as they too will be thinking about the events of the past year . I need to taker my own advice as well as the advice shared on this chat .. one day at a time .. wishing you a good day Chris