Hi Poppy, sounds like you love your best friend and have had lots of years together. It’s totally ok to feel so devastated and heartbroken. So sorry you can’t visit her because of Covid, I understand the heartbreak of that as  I couldn’t visit my mum in aged care for the same reason. I also have a best friend of over 40 years who was distraught when I got my cancer diagnosis. I hope and pray that somehow you get to see her again. 🙏💕 Linda G  ... View more

Hi Stephanie, so sorry about your situation with your dear dad. I can only relate to being overwhelmed with caring for my darling mum who has now died. Dad cared for mum and when he died I helped look after her with my sister, brother and carers. Even with all of us it became too much. We are all in our 60’s and just kept getting sick because of the stress and physical exhaustion. We had to make the heartbreaking decision to put her into care. It was the worst of times. If you are just looking after your dad by yourself you will burn out very quickly. Is he eligible for any care helpers? You really need to get help. Otherwise you will probably get sick. Don’t feel guilty about your feelings, well try not too! 💕🙏 Linda G  ... View more

Hi Maveson2, sorry you have to have more treatment. I know you will be well looked after by the nurses and docs. It’s hard and scary but you will  get through this. Hope you have good family and friends to stand with you at this time. Love and prayers to you 🙏💕 LindaG  ... View more

Hi Lostgirl, I can’t imagine having little kids while undergoing chemo. No wonder you’re feeling overwhelmed 😢. All the things you’re feeling guilty about are out of your control so you shouldn’t feel guilty. Try and tell your husband exactly how you’re feeling if you can. If you’re honest about your feelings it can help. That’s how I got through the chemo for lymphoma. Especially if you’ve got nine months to go you need emotional and physical support. Love and prayers to you 🙏💕 Linda G  ... View more

Wow HelenBeee, that’s all wonderful news for you. Sounds like you had the perfect nurse looking after you. I’ve had nothing but kindness during my treatment and now with the follow up docs. It’s so up and down with emotions and now you can relax a bit more. Yay about your scan showing no secondary cancer💕💕🙏 Linda G  ... View more

Hi HelenBeee, I used to write a list of what I was grateful for too! It’s so good to do because it makes you look at the simple things that you appreciate. That’s great your sister is so supportive. My husband was amazing during my diagnosis and treatment, he stayed with me every step of the way. And I found unexpected people just doing nice things for me. Every little gesture was helpful 💕. You can always talk to someone at the cancer council, they are really good. Hopefully once you have a plan for treatment your anxiety will lessen. Take care and continue to be real about your feelings 🙏💕LindaG  ... View more

Hi HelenBeee, so sorry you have cancer. I suppose you’ve had the scan and will get the results soon. It’s an anxious time waiting and yes, the covid situation just makes it worse. Whatever your diagnosis you will be looked after I’m sure. Sending you love and prayers 🙏💕 Linda G  ... View more

Hi Utopia. Hopefully tomorrow you get some answers with the teleconference. Yes the waiting can be such a horrible time. I know my anxiety went through the roof waiting for my diagnosis which was lymphoma. So I understand. Do you have a good friend to be with you while you have your phone call? I can’t give you much advice on your symptoms. Hopefully it’s something hormonal and not cancer. Sending you love and prayers 🙏💕 Linda G  ... View more

Hi Tay10r, you def need to keep trying to find out what is the reason for your symptoms. It’s not “normal “! Something is not right. If you had a PET scan they could see if any more lymph nodes are swollen. Hopefully you can get to see a haematologist.  Lots of love and prayers for you 🙏💕 Linda G ... View more

Hello rjm, I’m so sorry about your husbands death😥. Don’t be hard on yourself for wanting to just cry all day. It’s a normal part of grief and it’s ok to let it happen. When dad died suddenly 2 years ago I cried for months and then mum died a year ago and I’m still so sad. You will be ok but it takes time and you’ll always miss him. It sounds like you had a wonderful marriage 💕. How many years were you married?  Glad you have good friends to help you on your farm. 🙏💕 Linda G  ... View more