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NaturalBel
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13 years ago

Change of place

We had the absolute best night in Hobart staying for one night at the Grand Chancellor, 20th floor, ocean view, and 20 degrees.  I ate a 3 course meal and had 2 glasses of wine.  (well I tried to eat all the food).  I spent the whole time trying to forget I am in the middle of cancer.  It worked.  I found I hadnt missed wine after all..... and drank with lots of water around it.  It had been 6 months of the perfect diet and wow how great was that chocolate dessert !!  I strolled around the docks with husband and we had perfect weather.  Sure I had to sit and rest a fair bit, and we didnt cram too much in, but I did have fun for the first time in a long time with husband.  Works a miracle!  It was the best birthday I have had in years because I appreciated it so much more.  

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  • pisces_tas's avatar
    pisces_tas
    Member
    13 years ago

    Hello Belinda,  

     So glad you had nice weather and night in Hobart with your husband... Kathy. OOXX

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    pisces_tas
    Member
    13 years ago

    Hello Belinda,  

     So glad you had nice weather and night in Hobart with your husband... Kathy. OOXX

  • NaturalBel's avatar
    NaturalBel
    Member
    13 years ago

    My heart goes out to you as we can all instantly project ourselves back to the day we are told "Im sorry you have Breast Cancer!"  That day I will never forget.  Being new to Launceston, without friends, and just my husband for the whole experience, most of the time...........long story......... but honestly, this website and the ladies/girls/friends I have made through here have been the most important coping mechanism I have had.  We are all different, we all panic differently, we eventually get our sense of humour back, but fear can be controlled by communicating and learning.  It is so true for me, the meaning of life has just been "Learn and Grow", and although I had a clear slate for 46 years, last November, it was my turn for my wheels to fall off.  Its amazing how well we cope, and how good it feels after a good cry.  But reaching out to those going through the same thing, no matter what time of the day or night has been vital for me.  I will always be the No 1 Fan of BCNA and will hopefully now have more purpose in life, to help others who are experiencing this great challenge.  Good luck with your days which will fly by, and all the different things you will do for the first time... but remember, we are all here to mentally, hold your hand.  Best wishes.  I am here if you need me ... feel free to read what I went through..... but there is ONLY ONE YOU !  XX hugs

  • TonyaM's avatar
    TonyaM
    Member
    13 years ago

    Yay! Great to feel normal and forget about treatments for awhile.Glad you had a nice time.

                                Tonya xx

  • TonyaM's avatar
    TonyaM
    Member
    13 years ago

    Yay! Great to feel normal and forget about treatments for awhile.Glad you had a nice time.

                                Tonya xx

  • mgndam1603's avatar
    mgndam1603
    Member
    13 years ago

    I was wondering how you were and had just sent a message to you when I saw you had posted.

    I am so pleased that you had a good birthday and got to enjoy some normal things, I think that is so important.

    We went out to dinner recently with friends and when I came home those are the words I used, it felt so normal and I have missed those activities.

    We are off for a few days next week ourselves and are both excited about it, I want to forget for those days too.

    Take care

    Donna