Blogs - Page 285

Well, things have not gone smoothly since I decided to learn how to ride a motorbike, but if it's one thing I have it's dogged determination. If someone says I can't do it, then heck, I'll make sure I do it. There seems to be a bit of a sexist air around riding a motorbike and unless you are a female who looks like she's taking testosterone, then you have no business walking into a bike shop, buying a bike or thinking about riding on the road - unless it's on a scooter of course.

The last time I blogged, things were really dire and messy, I had no idea what was going to happen and I was scared out of my mind as Rob had his first CT since diagnosis. Well, some good news, perhaps to give some of you hope. Rob was given the all clear last week!!! No more cancer is present in his body at this time! YAHHHHHH!! I am OVER THE MOON! While we're not out of the woods yet, this was such a boost for us and it has renewed our strength to finish off Rob's treatment.

"I want my old Daddy back, I don't like this new one", as said by our 8 year old son this afternoon. "This Daddy is too grumpy and mean, I wish we could have the old one back." "Me too mate", I say to him, "Me too".

THE STATE OF MIND. It’s a curious transformation when serious illness occurs, In my case the thought processes have markedly changed. What was once important...has now become quite irrelevant, My thought processes radically rearranged. I now find myself clinging to each hopeful thought, As a drowning man will cling to a straw. I peer and search for the tiniest beams of light, From every tightly closed door. There are highs and lows and the moods swing about, As I grapple with illness and my state of mind. Like a moth to a flame...I am so drawn, To any good news I can find.

Hi again everyone. This is my second post......I hope I am doing it right? As I said in my first post I find the emotional aspects of battling cancer very difficult. I do appreciate the answers and replies I have received so far.....thank you.

Hi everyone......I'm new to this site (Just signed up). As I began my cancer treatment early last November, I experienced all of the physical discomforts we are all very familiar with. Biopsies,blood tests, scans, pokes and prods and all of the wonderful side affects of chemotherapy. I am from SA and a long way from home as I continue treatment here in Melbourne. I am in temporary accomodation and often feel very alone and isolated.