Saturday, 31 May 2014

Farewell Autumn 2014, you have been…

intense.

The journey of these past 13 weeks has definitely had more twists and turns and bends than I (we) ever could’ve imagined.

Four days into Autumn I was diagnosed with a malignant sarcoma and a few other scary things that could be life threatening; scaring the heck out of us...

The road was overwhelming on so many levels, I've found it hard to always have to keep a brave face.

Yet ... not a day that goes by where I'm not grateful to awaken to another day , look into the faces of my seven year old sons and be positive and grateful that I can. I owe to myself to enjoy life as much as I can. I've missed them so much the last 5 wks.

I've made new friends ; in the absence of others that have disappointed or seemingly forgotten me. I accept that I'm hard work , I've come to cherish people who share conversations online and offline when I've needed someone to listen.

I apologise because I've have limited internet had a lot on and haven't had a chance to reply to all comments and messages. Days at a time were swallowed up by various appointments and scans ; five weeks so far of radiation therapy.

I had fun staying with my dear friend and her three gorgeous daughters for 4 weeks (3-4 weekdays) of 5 (radiation).

Sometimes it's very difficult to not let some people things get to me though I've been blessed on so levels by new friends and kindness beyond measure.

Now , I look forward to Winter , tomorrow we get up again and face it head on.




PS - I'm not blogging everyday in June -though I've enjoyed Claire's prompts.

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I'm sad to hear that some people have fallen away, but maybe they weren't made to be a part of this journey anymore and perhaps you're better off without them. You've had a shit of an Autumn really, but here's to a better winter. Love and strength to you and here's to finishing blogging every day in May, what a marathon...
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I know it is part of the seasons of friendship and family who are just too busy ;). I am okay the good eggs out number the stinkers.
I can't imagine you would be too difficult to be around at all. Quite the opposite.

Thanks for joining me this May in our blog everyday, I have so enjoyed having you as part of the May Team - such a lovely group of people.
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It was just something someone said - I have enjoyed the prompts Claire, it keep me distracted and thinking.
Thank you xox
Hard work? You? Bah! I guess we're all a little bit hard to deal with at times, but only to people who can't be bothered. You sound like you have the right idea, surrounding yourself with people who love and support you and are on side, both in the real and virtual worlds. Your Autumn has been a sojourn in Sucksville, but winter is coming and with it a breath of fresh air. Now it's time to leave Sucksville behind, and look forward to better things! It's your time to shine!
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I know it is part of the seasons of friendship and family who are just too busy ;). I'm okay the good eggs out number the stinkers. I am looking forward to a calm winter , Sammie and lots of cool running days.
Hope your winter is better than your autumn - new season, new stories :) xx
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Thank you Sharyn, I've got plenty of stories just lacking time.
I hope Winter holds all the good news for you Trish. xo
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Thank you Sam.
I know a bit of what it's like to lose a friend at a time when you need the support more than ever. When we descend into life's valleys, the people around us tend to either step up or fall away. Misfortune has a way of separating the wheat from the chaff. Those who ride it out with us are the ones worth holding onto.

I so admire your courage and strength and spirit as you face hurdle after hurdle. You are a remarkable woman and a remarkable soul. That, more than anything else, is the impression you leave on others. xx
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One friend was the last person I'd had thought , another too - I'll get over - still the hole will never fill.

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