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Hi Everyone, happy Mother's Day to all the mums, step mums, adoptive mums and fur mums out there.
Well, surprisingly the last two days have been a mix of ups and downs. I finished treatment 10 months ago and it's just been 2 years since my diagnosis.
Yesterday I made a complete fool of myself. It surprised me and confused me and I'm still not sure why it affected me the way it did. I was shopping with my husband and decided to go to Bakers Delight and was confronted with a wall of pink lady cut outs. Well, I don't know why but I started to cry. Not just a slight tear, I'm talking a complete opening of the flood gates. An hour later I was still bawling. Who would have thought that a card board cutout could cause such a meltdown!
Today in complete contrast, I did the Mothers Day Classic 5km walk. It was fun and it am so proud of myself. I suffer other health issues that make this difficult and it's a big accomplishment for me. We were one of the first to set out and I was almost the last to get to the finish. I dedicated this walk to all the wonderful women I met in Box Hill hospital as well as all of you girls on this forum. We had a goal of $100 but managed to raise $1500.00. You have all been an inspiration and a massive support to me personally and for that I will be eternally grateful.
Karen xox
ps that's me pretending to be exhausted at the front lol
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So that's what it was? I saw one in the shopping centre yesterday and my heart started doing the flutter and my emotions started wavering. Luckily I had my family with me and one of my sons started chatting with me while I sat down about nothing in particular but it did pull my mind out of its spiral and I was ok. Forgot all about it then.
Perfectly normal reaction I think. Well done on tbe 5 k.
Just paying it forward Jacqui. Xox
I actually really enjoyed walking in the rain. My motto was "I got through chemo, what's a bit of rain?" Xox
Oh Rowdy, it's wonderful to be on the other side. It's amazing that you can consider people you've never actually met as your friends. Xox
We had such a fun morning. I'm so glad I wasn't the only one affected by the card board cut outs. Gee I felt silly. Xox
Congratulations on doing the walk, great effort. And raising so much money, wow awesome. So glad you are doing well. You offer so many support in so many ways, so THANK YOU!
hugs, Jacqui
What a great picture Karen :) Congratulations on hitting your goal out the park. As Rowdy mentioned thank you so much for the support you have provided the members on the Online Network.
Melbourne turned on the weather didn't it? Hopefully you didn't get too wet.
Ann-Marie x
Hi Karen,
I also did the 4km walk and the feeling of achievement when crossing the finish line is awesome and I also was doing it for practically everyone I have come in contact with and who have supported me, all in all the best way to start mothers day and I love the photo.
Anita xx
