Thanks! Yes, definitely will be celebrating come the end of May! ... View more

Hi, I think hope is the most important thing to cling onto, when life has changed so much and so suddenly. Your body has gone through enormous change, abruptly .... and your mind/emotions, now need to catch up. I know I signed my consent forms, thinking "what choice do I have", you put your future life in the hands of someone you've perhaps met for an hour or two at the most, trusting they will only be used if necessary. I don't think we are prepared enough for the potential consequences, and the "New Life" we are left with. Remember though, you are still here! It will take some time to come to terms with the New Regime, but at the end of the day, you are still here, still with your husband, family and friends. Write your questions down before you meet the radiation oncologist & gynae oncologist, make 2 copies and leave spaces so you can write answers down as they are given. It's difficult to take everything in at once. Take time to adjust, to the new you, time can heal so many things, ask about natural supplements that may help, such as cranberry tablets. Most of all be gentle with yourself. Tears may come at some stage, when you think you should be "adjusted"... but that is a natural grieving process and healing in itself. Be strong, focus on milestones, along the way to recovery! ... View more

Hi Thanks for the support! I had a great weekend, learning about Ignatian Spirituality, it was very relaxing, centring and sustaining. As with everything, the bad things get easier or you get used to them, thankfully, I am able to walk in the office with one crutch now! S ... View more

Hi Jules, So sorry to hear your latest health scare, best to get it sorted out as quickly as possible. Sad to hear about your cousin too, may he rest in peace, it does remind us though, we have a 2nd chance and some aren't as lucky, so we should live life to the full, in memory of those, no longer with us. Take care & be gentle with yourself. Sam ... View more

Hi Jules, So sorry to hear your latest health scare, best to get it sorted out as quickly as possible. Sad to hear about your cousin too, may he rest in peace, it does remind us though, we have a 2nd chance and some aren't as lucky, so we should live life to the full, in memory of those, no longer with us. Take care & be gentle with yourself. Sam ... View more

Hi Miss Moo, The roller coaster ride of emotions, can be over whelming, there is so much information to absorb, so many decisions, so much to accept, so much to grieve for, but try really hard to go with the flow, let others support and help you through this time and focus on the new life, taking one day at a time, any "good" days should be celebrated, the "awful" days, just need to be survived - that in itself is a "win" - go well. Wishing you strength to get through this awful time. There will be positive days! Go Well, Sam ... View more

Dear Helen, So sorry for your loss, there are no words that can adequately comfort you and your family at this time. Take each day at a time and remember, Tim would want you to go on and make each new day count for him as well. Prayers for you at this difficult time. Find strength, in the memories and let them comfort you, with the blessing of the time you had together. Sam ... View more

Hi Jules, Good luck with everything! I hope the future brings only good things for you. Stay positive! Sam ... View more