Jill. You constantly amaze me just by being you. You are one of the inspirations that drive me to do what I do. Please look after you as well as everyone else. You are so important you know that. Hugs Alana xxx ... View more

Hi Nicole, Thanks for your reponse. I am sorry to hear that you have had a mild seizure and even more sorry that you didn't get the support and care you most definitely need from your husband. That must be very difficult for you. Focus on your dream where you saw your daughter's 21st, that is very powerful. Love and hugs to you, Jill. ... View more

Hi PS. Thank you SO SO much for your kind words and advice. I know now that there are people out there who are or have been through what I'm going through now and I feel for you all so much. I just pray that God gives me the strength to get through this (even today my son had a car accident!!) and at the moment I don't know how much more I can take but I do know I have to support my dad and he is so positive although I know he is only being like that for me and I love him so much. Thank you all for your kind words xo Chris ... View more

Hi Robert, Belated welcome! Best wishes for your surgery and the wait to stage the tumour is always the hardest. No arguements there. You sound like a champion, keep fighting 🙂 Teach ... View more

Hi Julie, I read your reply and immediately got the image of Cher on the navy ship belting out her song!!! Not even sure if it was that title but that was the image I got. It put a smile on my face!! Thanks!! Jill. ... View more

Hey Bev Good luck with your knee replacement. My mum had that done and was in less pain after the op than before and was up and walking within no time at all!!! hugsss Julie ... View more

Hi Mrs Elton When I "recovered" from the initial shock of being told I had bowel cancer and it was very aggressive and basically attacking everything in it's path (oh joy), my sister explained to her 8 and 6 year old why I was so ill and why I had to come and stay with them for a while in order to rest and get better.They are pretty smart kids (course I'm not biased), actually very clever kids and they understood as much as is possible for that age to understand.When I had my first chemo treatment, my 6 year old niece asked her Mum if my hair and fallen out yet - how cute. Watching me read all the cancer council books my 8 year old nephew picked one up, muttering "not more cancer I'm totally over that".Well and truly "out of the mouths of babes". Hope that brought a smile to some faces- it still does to mine. Strange how quickly things change - now we don't talk about cancer as my nephew who is very sensitive was having nightmares about me dying and wasn't participating in school activities because he was crying at school over me. That is so heartbreaking- now, even if I feel like crap I don't care - the kids want me to play with them - I play and have a wonderful time and for those few precious moments - I am cancer free! ... View more

Hi Jill I'm sorry to hear about the news (that sounds so crappy) - how shitty to find out just before Christmas. I guess the only thing you can take out of it is that you do know before Christmas and you can make it the best Christmas ever, especially for your boys. I've been so busy lately so haven't been around much. Rob's treatments (cycle 7 and 😎 have hit him hard in the fatigue department so I've been picking up the slack on the Christmas front. Then somehow, I've managed to sprain my shoulder. I wish I knew how cos then I could at least be mad at something or someone! I must be the most accident prone person on the planet. Last Monday while at the hospital for Rob's treatment, I slipped on some water in the hospital foyer, went ass over tit and landed on my knee. Off to the emergency department (while Rob was wondering where his breakfast was) to have it x-rayed and checked out. I sprained my knee - same side as my shoulder. So along with my munted left arm, I have a sprained right shoulder and right knee. I feel and move like Quasimodo LOL. Hopefully my stupidity gave you a chuckle. I feel it's something you need right now and for the coming months. I have to admit, your strength here is admirable - I have no idea how you keep it together the way you do. Merry Christmas to you and your family Jill. I know it's not much but it's all I got! 😞 xxx ... View more

Phew...I am exhausted just reading about your upcoming week -- one step at a time and just breathe - easier said than done I know. I am sure that you will soldier on, chin up and all that and be the mother and wife that you are - but we will all understand if you have a screaming banchee moment - I have become a great fan of these moments (and the ugly cry (to quote Oprah) ) over the last 12 months 😄 ... you do leave other people slightly bewildered, but you feel much better afterwards (ok better done in private, but you do feel much better afterwards) Nicole ... View more

Hi Kelly, I am so sorry to hear that your sister has passed away. Life can be so cruel sometimes.Sending love and best wishes to you and your family and thinking of you and hope you get through today OK. Gail xx ... View more