Thanks KJ, minor setback. It’s always ok on the day.   Thank you, for your concern ... View more

Hi Patches, I haven’t been terribly flash over the past week myself. My woes pale into insignificance, compared to your bloke & you of course. I’m please you thought to let us know.  Patches, has there been a time line for your guy? Is he being managed with intravenous pain killer & topped up with the endone, or is that the major relief? I hope, for your sake, you don’t have to watch him suffer too long. For him, I just hope he can get a spring in his step conquer the beast within.   my love & best wishes go out to both & I’ll check in for any updates, your comfortable sharing.   Keep strong Patches, there is a army of people who are crossing fingers for you ... View more

Hi Tann, I just read your post and was compelled to drop you a note. Being a man, I obviously can’t imagine the struggles you are going through. The struggle of being so very young with such a horrible disease. The struggle of being a new mum, with all the adjustments in your life, that brings. The struggle mentally, of those self doubts, how am I going to cope when my husband is working, how can I do the things required to be a nurturing mother of a 22 month old and this bloody cancer, how do I manage that? I’m not wise enough to answer those questions with a list of instructions, but I can just confirm that people are very resilient. This is a great country with lots of people who support one another. Tann, you are never alone. There is always someone willing to offer you a hand up.   Your treating facility is the best place to start, I would think. My oncologist works out of RNS hospital, Sydney. Throughout the foyer & in the cancer clinic are hundreds of booklets & brochures with great advise. Maybe speak to your treating physician or his / her PA. They may have phone numbers of groups in your area that can help.  Women are great lobbyists, there are peer support groups for women all over the place. Don’t be shy in asking for help. This group on this site is a great sound board. I read some terrific things about issues I have never considered. The community is a big family, both this CC community & the one you live in.   I hope you get the peace of mind you deserve, some help with that little girl and most of all I hope your health returns to 100% & cancer free. Best wishes Tann......Lindsay       ... View more

Hi Tracey,   It sounds like Broken Hill & Mt Isa are similar.   Bad news your husband isn’t able to visit.it must be hell for both of you. I hope you can pass the time quickly & head home. Take care Tracey and get well soon.   Lindsay ... View more

I bet it does kj. I blew up that pic, it’s really rugged isn’t it. A very special place for you and an everlasting memory. Great story, thanks for sharing it.  ... View more

🛶🌅🌌🏕 the life kj ... View more

I’m with Budgie, great news. Excellent. Hey kJ, we’ll need to put together a thumbnail sketch for a trip to the high country, not as ashes, but campers.   Take care KJ, Great news. ... View more

Hi Isatracey,   Im echoing Sch. I welcome you here, if you haven’t been before.   Do you have connections with the mine, or the industry @ Mt Isa. I lived in Darwin for a while and had a neighbour from “the Isa”,  A very lay back & funny man.   I have connections in Broken Hill, another mining town, with quite eccentric locals. I own some property there & a brother, who moved back. I go back often & it’s like a step back into history.   I know this COVID issue is a problem, especially for those like you in a hospital bed. I hope you have crosswords, books and the like to help pass the time when you get sick of the computer.   Please keep in touch, I’ll watch out for your posts. Get better soon & home to The Isa.   cheers......Lindsay ⚒👷‍♂️ ... View more

Well 2sad, it really is, isn’t it.  I’ve said on this site on a number of times, how incredible the bond between a mother & daughter really is.   I absolutely feel your pain 2sad. Nothing I can say will bring your wonderful mother home to you. What I can say is, Whilst you carry your mothers love in your heart, her memory in your mind and those personal, private things that women collect close to you, your mother isn’t dead. She will always be alive.   My wife passed away in 2016, not one day passes, when I don’t talk to her (out loud), look at her photo or believe it or not, share a joke with her. I cry,  I cry a lot and then I think. I think of our 33 year relationship and 30 year marriage. I’m always reminded “how lucky am I” to have had her in my life.   I can’t pretend to be qualified to give you advice 2sad. What I can say for sure is nothing can break the love , bond and memories of you & mum. Take those things, they belong to you, not you dad or siblings, just you. Take them & treasure them, it is very worthwhile & healing.   please keep in touch 2sad, and please try not to be. I give you all of my best wishes & the love that goes with it. Chin up, we’re here for on this site.🤔😥   ... View more

Your very generous kJ. I hope it’s a long long time down the track before we set your ashes to rest.   Keep up the good fight kJ, cancer can’t beat us.   Lindsay......✊ ... View more