Throughout my BC journey, from the day of diagnosis to the last day of chemo, my most precious daughter has taken photos of me and of other people in the family with me. Hundreds of them and sometimes I have been happy to have my photo taken, and other days, I have been a bit grumpy, but she has still taken them!:) Today she gave me the most beautiful, special gift. She had all the photos (hundreds) put into a hardcover book. The title of the book is 'Shit happens, but life goes on' and the last page is a pic of me and the words, You're a tough girl Mum. This girl of mine doesn't know how special she is in our lives. I will never be able to do for her what she has done for me the last 6 months. I am truly blessed! Hope you are all doing OK. Cheers Robyn.xoxo

Robyn Lucky you to have such a beautiful thoughtful daughter. You must share an incredible bond and she must possess great strength to put her feelings of your diagnosis and treatment aside and be there in such big ways for you. Your lost sent tears streaming down my cheeks. The bond between a mother and her daughter is so incredibly special Robyn I really love the title. Throughout my bc journey I've always said " shit happens" when someone has asked me if I was high risk, do I miss my boobs etc. Mel xxx

Special daughters usually have special Mums. What a valuable gift to commemorate your BC journey. When the going gets tough, the tough get going! You have met the challenge of the last 6 months with strength and determination and obviously with the support of a fantastic family. Well done to your daughter for her thoughtful record of this. :) Deanne xx

What a fantastic gift. Congratulations on finishing treatment. Xxxxx

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21 Replies

c_yeo
Member
12 years ago
Hi Robyn

You must be special to have such a special daughter. It is so good to hear of such great bonds.

Cis
c_yeo
Member
12 years ago
Hi Robyn

You must be special to have such a special daughter. It is so good to hear of such great bonds.

Cis
c_yeo
Member
12 years ago
Hi Robyn

You must be special to have such a special daughter. It is so good to hear of such great bonds.

Cis
Federica
Member
12 years ago
Hi Robyn, Thank you for visiting my blog and for leaving such a lovely message last night. You have a wonderful girl , you must be so proud of her, and I agree with the other ladies: great mums make great daughters. I just started my journey but I hope to be able to celebrate some wins soon with my family . I wish you all the best from this point forward . Federica xx
Bearteggie
Member
12 years ago
Oh Robyn, your post made me cry. What a thoughtful daughter you have. You must be a wonderful mother and loved by your family so much. You are very bless to have such a wonderful daughter. I wish you all the very best going forward from here. Congratulations on completeting your treatment.

Hugs

Joy xx
jenpen
Member
12 years ago
Just beautiful Robyn! What a sweetie your beautiful daughter is!

You know......we only know you through your blogs but you sound like an amazing lady! Such a positive attitude, caring & strong....an inspiration to us all & obviously your daughter has inherited your characteristics!

A wonderful memory to treasure and remind you of what you've overcome!

Big cyber hug to you - Jen x

P.s. Look forward to hear how you go tomorrow!
Debbie_J
Member
12 years ago
How beaitiful, brought tears to my eyes. You are so lucky to have such a wonderful and caring daughter.

Big hugs..

Debbie.xxx
Robyn_W
Member
12 years ago
Thanks to everyone for their responses to my post.Too often,and rightly so,our blog posts are about our illness and the day to day trials associated with it.Isnt it great to acknowledge the people that have helped us through this time:)Without them,I am sure many of us would have struggled even more than we did.I am going to give my daughter an extra big hug when she comes home today!!!Cheers Robyn
Robyn_W
Member
12 years ago
Thanks to everyone for their responses to my post.Too often,and rightly so,our blog posts are about our illness and the day to day trials associated with it.Isnt it great to acknowledge the people that have helped us through this time:)Without them,I am sure many of us would have struggled even more than we did.I am going to give my daughter an extra big hug when she comes home today!!!Cheers Robyn
mgndam1603
Member
12 years ago
I gave my daughter and her family a holiday. 1 week at a resort in Port Macquarie.

I know for every appointment etc My came to her husband took the kids to school and her mother in law picked them up. She works casual and if she couldn't work she didn't get paid etc. like you say there is no way in the world I can ever repay her but a holiday just for them goes a little way towards it.

I truely would have been lost without her support.

Ontop of that I repaid her with a lifetime of vigilance, she has had her 1st MRI and until she is 40 will do this yearly.

Cheers

Donna