My Little Drummer Boys: Things I know ...

Friday, 20 July 2012

Things I know ...

This post - the Loneliness of the dying* by Kim resonated with me and everyone would benefit by reading it . I already have absent and hiding friends. A loss I feel immensely but I know and understand it not just about me. Other people, a few unexpectedly, have embraced me in their absence.

The cat always ~~claims~~ knows the warmest spot.

Sometimes a teacher makes STUPID mistakes ...who flys a KNIFE when the wind blows ? Kite was right !!

See kite corrected to KNIFE !

I am beyond excited my drain was removed today after one month , which means it is also one month since my surgery. It feels like a long time ago and yesterday; at the same time.

I love this piece of inspiration and it is going to be central to my vision board.

I just wonder how many times I'll have to listen to actually believe it ?

In less than one week I will begin the next stage of treatment ...which is described by Barbara as being doomed to months of chemotherapy, an intervention that is on a par with using a sledge hammer to swat mosquitoes. The next 16-17 months are mapped out for me and I guess I should be grateful.

Her whole article was very enlightening .

Tuesday, I'll have a heart echo to see if my heart is strong enough to withstand chemotherapy and thereafter every 3 months.

What things do you know ?

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*Just to clarify - I am not dying anytime soon !

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Essentially Jess 98p · 669 weeks ago

I know that I really shouldn't complain as much as I do.
Stay strong Trish, and hooray for drain removal!
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Trish 114p · 669 weeks ago

Each to their own Jess, we all have things to bear xox no less important to each of us.

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melbomartin 35p · 669 weeks ago

I loved that post - thank you for linking to it. I agree, everyone should read it. It is something I feel very strongly about myself.

What do I know? That every day, the list of what I don't know gets longer. =)

And on an up note ... the drain is out! Yeah!

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Trish 114p · 669 weeks ago

I know Mel - the list of what I don't know gets longer too.

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mamagrace71 77p · 669 weeks ago

Oh Trish, I love how you are so strong.So glad to hear that you're drain is now removed.
I'll be thinking of you and praying for you in the next part of your journey next week.
Hugs and love xoxoxo
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Trish 114p · 669 weeks ago

Thank you Grace, prayers are very important to me .

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creactivelife 9p · 669 weeks ago

Trish! I love the third picture. So true! Stay strong!
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Trish 114p · 669 weeks ago

Yes, it is pretty amazing.

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carmenjohnson889158211 48p · 669 weeks ago

Oh I'm so glad on the not dying part. ;) I remember my eldest telling me he wasn't going to die from cancer... so he better learn to live with it. He was 9. Massive moment as a mum.
Strength, love, positive thoughts as always. xxx
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Trish 114p · 669 weeks ago

Your guy is one amazing inspiration to me xox
Thank you Carmen.

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Linda · 669 weeks ago

Thanks for this post - the quote was EXACTLY what I needed to read !!!!
Sending love, hugs and positive energy to you and linking in from TIK.
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Trish 114p · 669 weeks ago

Thank you Linda .

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Cathy · 669 weeks ago

Can't believe it has already been a month since your surgery. Love your inspiration board xx
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oopsiemumma 2p · 669 weeks ago

Yay for getting your drain out! That has to feel a bit better. HUGS that some of your friends have disappeared or are in hiding :( If I was down your way I'd be over with coffee and cake...no scrap that...with wine and cheese to celebrate your first little triumph. You need to celebrate every win you have no matter how small :) My friends who have had chemo have all had different experiences with how they felt afterwards, praying yours is a good one and it kicks that cancer to hell and back (actually it can just stay in hell no-one wants it back). xo

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Laura · 669 weeks ago

I admit it, cats always find out where's the most comfortable place in the house, they have got their sixth sense for that.
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Lisa Wood · 669 weeks ago

I know that I am thinking of you and sending lots of good thoughts your way xxxx And yep that cat is smart! Sitting next to the fire is the best spot in the house :)
Stay Strong. And you are very important - sending you lots of love xxx
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Rachel · 669 weeks ago

I think about you a lot and all you are going through. I think you are amazing and it's great that you can release some of your thoughts here. Rachel xx
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UsefulBox 98p · 669 weeks ago

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and your journey Trish. You are such an inspiration!

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mummyissues 26p · 668 weeks ago

It's bizarre that people go missing when they are needed most. I must read that link you have shared, thank you.
I love the inspiration you have chosen. Says it all and then some. xxx

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kdorothy 48p · 668 weeks ago

It's hard to believe that it's been one month. It seems that it was only yesterday that we were learning about your illness.

I love affirmations and have been using them for about four years now. Mike Dooley says, "Thoughts become things. Choose the good ones." I love that :-)

I also love Louise L. Hay - "Heal your life" The whole book is about affirmations for your mind, body and soul. It has truly changed my life, little by little.

Thank you for linking up this week and good luck with the ECG :-)
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Mum of Adult Kids · 668 weeks ago

Kite / Knife... That's funny! I hope you pointed it out to the teacher!

What I know?... Reading your journey over the past few weeks had prompted me to follow up on a referral for a mammogram that my Dr gave me 11 MONTHS AGO! Stupid, I know, but I put off going. Fortunately my results were clear, but don't underestimate the impact you have on the people who read your blog, because there very well may be some who are prompted to get checked how get different results to mine. Bless xx
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Kelly · 668 weeks ago

Trish, you've been on my mind, and I wanted to come over here and leave you some love. You had me laughing at the knife/kite thing. I'm saying a prayer for you right now, at 1:36pm on Sunday 22nd July. I want to echo what Mum of Adult Kids has said too, about the impact you have on others. Thank you. xx

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maidinaustralia 9p · 668 weeks ago

You are wonderful. And cats are clever like that! Follow the cat ...

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Themotherexperiment · 668 weeks ago

I've been reading your recent posts. You ARE strong. You are valuable. You are doing so well and you are giving a voice to breast cancer awareness. I love that you are making so much of this opportunity to shine through the dark days. You also totally rocked that pink wig.
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