Jan 2023 Catch Up thread .

We all feel like that especially those of us with Cancer and a recurrence is devastating.

I have read many of your posts reminding me over and over it will come back. I’ve found it frightening and depressing 

So you were right. I’ve got it back because like you have said many times Jay didn’t have chemo afterwards and neither did I. 
 

The swearing is not needed I’m not offended I swear on occasion too but not when I am trying to support members here with some positivity

Hope you are ok Artsie . 
It was such a different experience for mum as her cancer had spread at diagnosis so the focus was always to bring it back under control .

I do think the fear of recurrence is an area that requires more support .

Hope you have a good day .

Court 

Thanks Court 

You've been a wonderful support in this group giving light where there’s darkness and the way that you’ve cared for your Mum so beautifully has given us all inspiration to keep going. It’s all about that sharing the positive outcomes, and how we get through the tough days. 
Im not okay 

My mental health is being badly affected by negative posts from people that have not got cancer. I know I’m being very blunt but that’s how I feel 

I wanted to try and think positively about my future but todays not the day 

I hope your mum is still plodding what a fighter she is I think we know where you get your spirit from 

Love x

2022 ended with some sadness as we had to let our beautiful cat go. This is her on her last day, hiding her illness, and living well until the end. 

More of a dog person. But what a wee cutie. So sad xx

Hi Artsie 

Mum is having a good day . Her bounce has returned and working on her rehab still .

She has left mine today but having tea at my sisters and cosied up by the log burner .

There has been lots of tough times for people this winter and lots of competing needs . 
This surfacing over public holidays makes it more protracted and I really feel for people at this time of year . 
My mum becomes very focused on what she needs to do to keep her wellness at the forefront when she is facing another medical hurdle . It’s a good plan . Nutrition , good company and some exercise . Built up in preparing for the next step . 
It will be 14 years this summer since mum was diagnosed. Scan next week but not even thinking about that .

Take special care ,

Court 

Sorry to hear that Wellspring . Although I love that she lived well until the end . That’s a comfort !

Hope your doing ok yourself .

Court 

Hi Court 

Your Mum is an inspiration to us all

Maybe it’s time for you to put your feet up with a glass of something nice and a nibble of chocolate

We've nearly got through all our Christmas & New Year treats and our waistline shows it 

Sending you a virtual hug x

Hi Wellspring 

Shes a beautiful girl, sorry for your loss.  I know how you feel we lost our little beauty at eighteen she was a delight

That was just coming up to the school holidays so I tried to train a rescue Bengal. I wanted to give him a chance. My family thought I was nuts. Mind you he was challenging. So ten years on he’s still here bossing us about and being a bully.
Wouldn’t be without him though 

They’re such wonderful company

Hope you have a healthy 2023 

Thank you. Managed a walk yesterday in the sun, a rare sight over the past couple of weeks. And we added another fungus to our photo collection. It’s apparently called Purple Jellydisc! Very distinctive.