Three Good Things

Hi Gail

Well done your son. NIce proud mum moment. 

My three good things:

- the nausea from the recent radiotherapy treatment seems to be subsiding

- the sun is shining

- there's a stollen wrapped in wax paper maturing ready for my birthday tea

xxx

I had a fantastic time in Barcelona- what a fabulous city. My 3 things:

Sagrada Familia - light, and peace and beautiful architecture. 

The Picasso museum 

Tapas and wine 

Sorry a fourth 

Sunshine and warmth in midwinter 

I didnt think about cancer or any problems even once. We walked our legs off. 

Wonderful city glad you had a good time

It's the first city I've visited that I would happily live in. Greg booked it because he believes we always need something to look forward to. I haven't been there for 35 years. What a difference. It's fun, light and airy - buzzing. Then it was dark and brooding, and so poor. Thanks to our fab hotel receptionist we found those little back street tapas bars you read about in novels but never find. 

That sounds like 5 wonderful things. What a treat. I have been looking up cheap package holidays as my mum thinks I need some rest in the sun now my treatment is over, but I like the sound of Barcelona better. I don't think my energy levels would be up to it though, I would want to roam all day!

My three good things today:

I can hear my husband's voice and laughter in the next room and it makes my heart feel light.

I am going to attempt baking a cake today (with assistance). I have missed cooking up a delicious storm!

This thread. Every time someone shares their good things, my mood is bolstered (I am not sure if I have used the right word) and I remember that no matter how bad things are I should look for the good. 

Yesterday I was really and truly struggling and on the verge of tears all day, for no reason and yet every reason. I confess that I was frightened about the future, about what my life has become, of the loss of my nostril hairs, the fact I couldn't find my tissue, that I would never have PMT ever again. You know, the usual.  I kept doing three good things every hour or two. It got me through the day!

Thank you everyone for being part of the reason I bother to get up every day.

Kalliope sorry you had a bad tearfull day yesterday but hey no nostil hairs. Lol. Hope today goes better for you and enjoy your cake. X

My three things today are

I have done some iorning got clothes to wear again

My grand daughters 7th birthday so going to see her later.

3rd yet to happen shattered now after ironing you just dont realise how having major surgery leaves you weak so going for a rest and a coffee

My three good things

1. Had a little birthday party for my grandson's second birthday as I wont get there tomorrow for the big party. 32 kids going , no explanation needed :-)

2. Watching him hand feed one of my cats when they normally run away from the children. 

3. After a worrying couple of days with a friends cat being so poorly it wasn't expected he would survive, to now know he is on the mend.

Hi Kalliope

Sorry yesterday was a down day, but you sound like you have the Pollyanna streak I have - though I know it can be annoying sometimes! Hope it overwhelmed the blues. I always manage to see a good thing , see a tiny chink that makes things better and use things to advantage.

Each day I'm grateful that I just plain wake up

I live in the country and can't believe the beauty of the tiniest thing, the changing shades and the joy of feeling a part of the world even though I'm only passing through.

And today my Labrador wasn't muddy because we have snow

Oh, and you don't need PMT just to excuse moody days - go with the flow, it's all energy.

Enjoy the cakes!

Love

Lynda xxx

My three good things today are

Spent morning with my sister and family celebrating her birthday

Enjoyed a lovely walk with my husband along the cliffs at whitsands.

Spending time clearing attic of old rubbish and also finding old photographs which brought back lots of happy memories. 

Ah Kalliope! I wish I could give you a hug or better still, clear off to a tapas bar with you! Last week I was feeling scared for the future and miserable. Hate all the wierd pains, dreading the wait for the results of CT scan on lungs. The friends on this site cheered me up. I can't say I miss PMT but I hate the hot flushes. It is hard to remain positive at times and our fears are valid if not useful. 

I was amazed by how well I coped with Barcelona but it was knackering. Save it until you are better and take your mum's advice - find somewhere warm and sunny. Barcelona is too cold for sunbathing or sitting around. 

Your 3 good things page is a gift to all of us. Love and happier thoughts to you. Kate x