Big Changes!

Hi Cathy

Oh, I was going to leave work, withdraw my whole pension pot and, like you, by a camper van. 

Then, I was going to work through my treatment and work could make the reasonable adjustments so I could carry on working. 

There were a few other major changed I was going to do as well. 

But I talked them through with my wife and a mate and none of those are now on the cards. 

I was expecting too much of myself to start with and am now (on good days) able to take that day as it is. The bad days will usually involve day dreaming about train journeys etc etc

Hope that helps that you are not alone and being diagnosed with Cancer is a big deal and I know my life may look the same from outside but it's upside now at times inside. 

Take it easy and take care.

Kev

Hi Kev  this made me smile! Not on my own then, hope today finds you well, Cathy xxx

I can’t speak as a patient but as a relative I know I suddenly wanted to try and counteract it . I thought a new life would do the trick ! A late baby , much to my husbands horror ! Anyway as I spoke to my GP he kindly told me I was not just coming to terms with my mum’s mortality but my own ! A very wise man . However I do take every opportunity to squeeze the life out of life from that point on as you just never know ! 
So here I am at 9:35pm 

sitting outside just because I can !!

On my own too and loving the peace !

You do what you have to do , just save some finances for later as you most certainly will need them !! 
Take care ,

Court 

That resonates 

That resonates so well with me.  We have been exploring camper vans (with loo and shower!) and then small boats with 2-3 berths to just take off.  I feel I need to make the decision once I get back to a kind of new normal.  The winter coming has eased the desire for the caravan and boat unless hubby accepts to go somewhere warm for winter !  I think over time we will each find our path and adapt.   I hope whatever your choices you will take good care of yourself.  xx Willa

Hi Cathy

I felt the same, it is suddenly seems so important to enjoy you life and try new things. I think there might be a cancer fighter/survivor campervan convoy out there somewhere If ther isn't there should be.

Unfortunately treatment oftern hinders your ability to do lots of activities which can make you feel low.  I made a sensible compromise and bought a caravan which is kept on a seasonal pitch with a fab view.  It is great to escape there at weekends and inbetween chemo cycles; rest and relaxation.  Ive also set myself some goals - once all my treatment is over and I've recovered from surgery I will start going to the gym again to get strong, with the ultimate goal of paddle boarding in the bay next summer - free entertainment for my family no doubt watching me fall off!

Good luck with your treatment 

• Melly73 x

Hi melly   sounds like an absolute dream! We've given ourselves a five year goal so hopefully one day we'll be having some adventures. Wishing you all the best                    Cathy x

Thanks everyone for the lovely replies

Hi Cat Lou oh yyyeeeessssssssss. I thought it was running away.

I meant to say yes I feel like this but I thought it was running away became I thought I was the only one who felt that way. It would be wonderful xx