I have had a few days reflecting on certain things, within my life.
Stage 4 incurable cancer, and if i get to March 16th will be seven years, since i heard those dreaded words.
That is what i have been reflecting on, in one way and does sound terrible, i cannot say i am glad, but on reflection, it for me has a slight positive feel.
It gives you a chance to put things into place, my funeral is booked, my will is in order and so on.
Started to sort out things with in the home. little bit at a time.
I had no thought on writing this, till gone 6pm tonight and it came to me. given the choice, i would rather have had this diagnosis, than just one day, without warning, my time was up.
I can not think how my family would have coped with that, and what a shock for them,
Yes slowly, they know that the situation can change at any time, so in one way, i am slowly preparing them, i do not relish what might be, but have no choice, it is a fight we are all on, and for me one day that fight will end.
My own thoughts, and they are my thoughts, i would rather it this way, than suddenly i am gone, and leave my family devastated.
Yes i know i am on borrowerd time so try and make the most of it, every day is a bonus.
Hi ellie 73
I agree and feel the same, a little time to sort things in preparation. Don't get me wrong, I would have preferred to carry on with my life. But I think of it as my body has sent me a sign, that I couldn't carry on at that pace and level of stress. I now live for today and don't look any further ahead than next week.
I understand.
A x
Yes Ellie I totally understand that. I am earlier in my diagnosis and haven’t sorted those things yet but I’ve been thinking a lot about it all. Which I wouldn’t have had chance to do if I got run over by a bus to use to use Moi’s example. Been thinking about what sort of funeral etc, have already sorted will anyway so don’t need to think about that. It is a positive, you’re right and it’s good to think of it that way.
Jac x
Was not sure on the thread, though where my thoughts, when drying my dishes and had to put pen to paper, as you say. xxx
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