Lovely morning chit chat - February 2026

That looks spectacular Lee 2! 

Hi everyone.  Angie I hope you are feeling okay and have avoided the flu which can be so debilitating, you need extra cuddles from Lilly.  Glad to hear you are on road to recovery Stella and hope you get behind the wheel next week.  I would really encourage you to go to Iceland Chelle it is worth it.  Patrick I think getting a dog is an excellent idea, I would be lost without my furry pack.  Stacy I cannot imagine what you are going through but I hold you in my prayers.  Tvman I hope your kitchen is finished soon, it will be worth it.  How is little Violet doing?  Fleabane hope you are okay and you too Lucy.  Sorry if I have forgotten anyone, but hope all okay.  Big hugs to my friends x

Lee 2 x

Good morning everyone 

It is a bit quiet here recently. How are you all doing?

I had my 50th birthday last week. Didn’t do anything as still recovering from the operation. I suppose I should be really happy with my operation being a success. But I actually felt rather resentful and angry instead. I think the six year cancer journey had worn me down.

In addition the Facebook throws up some past memories. Under one I posted less than three years ago, everyone commented on the post had passed away. I am the only one left standing. I really don’t know whether I have any fight left in me now.

I don’t think the wintry weather is helping, bring on spring! 

Happy Belated Birthday Stella!

Past photos like that can definitely bring up a lot of old feelings and memories, especially when you're caught off guard by Facebook or someone else sharing an old photo from either before or while fighting cancer. It may seem like you're exhausted and have no fight left, but your strength and determination to beat cancer has kept you going, and will continue to do so even when hope seems lost sometimes. I know I'm not the best person to be sharing these thoughts and advice, lord knows I have my own doubts and regrets, but I keep going for my family and friends.

I have a similar photo like that from when my bone cancer journey first started, there were six cancer warriors in our photo, and now there's only three of us still here.

I've been so lost in my thoughts this month, but I've been trying to live life to the fullest, and making the most of this time with my family and friends. We've just been staying local this time. Last week one of my cancer friends came up from Miami so we could finally meet in person, I had such a lovely time with her, our only regret is not meeting sooner. We're both very like minded, and have a similar backgrounds in dance, and our cancer journeys. This week my friends are taking me to a concert, and yes everyone knows the risks involved in going to a concert, but I want this and won't be told no. I want to feel like my old self, as well as wearing one of my boots and cute country outfits and somehow try to not have any thoughts, anxiety, or fear about the surgery.

All of the snow we had is melting as our temps have been warmer and will be in the 50's and 60's this week, so that makes venturing out safer and easier. Spring is always a much needed mood boost as everything starts to get green, flowers bloom, as the cold grey winter days are left behind.

~Stacy

Sorry to hear that you are feeling down Stella but you'll bounce back soon! We are all living new normal lives which we are constantly having to adapt to and accept as it evolves. I am quite good at it mostly but things sometimes happen like going to somewhere you haven't been for a long time or suddenly being confronted with people or memories from the past that make you realise how fragile that new normal really is. But it's all we've got so you just dig deep again and sort of recommit to your new normal. That's what I try to do anyway.

Winter is definitely on its way out so lots of flowers and warm weather to look forward to.

Hi Stacy, sounds like you are having fun catching up with friends and enjoy your concert! 

Good morning,  Happy belated birthday Stella yes I think we will all be glad to see the end of this wet and muddy winter.  I love the warmer weather and being able to sit outside and enjoy the sun on my face and BBQs .  I hope you start to feel better soon.  I am really glad that you are able to go out a bit more now Stacy.  I am sure you are going to have a wonderful time at the concert.  Anymore thoughts on getting a dog Patrick?  They are so comforting and loving I wouldn't be without mine.  

Lee 2 x

Good morning dear all,

thanks for being so kind and thinking about myself. It has been much appreciated. It must be the time of year to be a bit down. I have had the same issues as Stacy and Stella, when I came across some old photo too and didn’t feel to good after looking at myself when healthy and my appearance now. Just have to give myself a good boot in the unmentionable and crack on. Thankfully my flu is starting to behave a bit better and as Ellie would have said ‘ upwards and onward’ we go. Have a lovely time at the concert Stacy and happy belated Birthday to you Stella. Gosh I wish I was 50 again . We have had Snow overnight again. Winter has not finished with us yet. 
Good luck to everyone with appointments, results or treatment. Time for a wee rest now. A big hug from 

Angie and Lilly xxx 

Happy belated 50th birthday Stalla I think we are all feeling sad with the weather and our journeys that we never picked the treatment I am on makes me feel ill but cancer markers are coming down but I just don't feel myself we all need some sun I think xx

Hi

Thank you everyone  . I am now going to the practice nurse 3 times a week for wound dressing. This probably will go on for months. At least I have got more energy and generally not in pain. 

Stacy Hope you are having a wonderful time at the concert.

Patrick any update on your dog search?

Lee I would love to be in SA this time of the year. I have been there in January before and it was simply amazing.

Angie hope you will get rid of the dreaded flu soon. 

Also a shout out to everyone else. We ares suppose to have 15C this weekend, so hopefully spring is just around the corner .

x