Hi everybody
Hope you have all been able to make the best of Christmas in such sad times.
My dad was told he wouldnt make Christmas but im happy to say he did. I live abroad so couldnt be with him but was meant to fly home yesterday to spend New Year with Dad, mum & my sister's & hubbys. Unfortunately my hubby tested positive the day before we flew. I spent yesterday in tears the whole day feeling very sorry for myself & worrying I'm running out of time.
So this morning I dragged my backside out of bed & went for a long walk with the pooch which lifted my spirits & made me feel a little better. If my dad can do this, the warrior that he is, then who am I to wallow.
I'm not really sure why I've written this post to be honest but I just needed to say it all out loud I think & maybe give someone a little hope that sometimes the timescales we are given can be a little out as my dad has shown us by making it through Christmas. I bought him a leather bound diary last year & he asked if I could get him another one this year he actually said I know it might go to waste but I would really like another.
Lots of love & healing thoughts xxx
Hi Budderfly21 so glad to hjear your dad made it to Christmas it sounds like he has a strong fighting spirit and hopefully makes it a lot longer. Really hope you get to see him soon and thanks for posting this as it's definitely great to be reminded that the doctors never really know for sure how long someone has.
Wishing you and your family all the best for 2022.
I bought him a leather bound diary last year & he asked if I could get him another one this year he actually said I know it might go to waste but I would really like another.
It won't go to waste you know. Even if, sadly, your father doesn't get to finish it you will. Then you will both be together in the pages as well as in your heart
Hug and best wishes
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
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Hi God willing, thank you so much for your reply.
Yes he is a fighter & I'm sure it's his positive outlook that keeps him going. All being well, we can travel on the 5th to see him.
Big hugs x
Hi Beesuit, thank you for your lovely reply.
Yes, my thoughts exactly I will keep the diary & will always feel close to him as it will probably be the last thing he asked me for. it's the small things that mean the most.
You take care & alÄş the best on your journey xx
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