A few days have passed and I’m getting better, the cancer will not get me…
It’s Saturday, and I’m over the shock, and now I wait. My surgery isn’t scheduled until January 18th and I wonder…how much cancer, what stage and whatever? There are so many questions.
You don’t want to seem like a pest to your doctor. She’ll think you’re a nut. So you harbor the thoughts… It’s the unknown that’ll make you crazy.
Anyway, here’s hoping it’s stage one or less… and that I’m back sooner then later. I’ll keep you posted and try to get myself to write a post. I’m reading my favorite book, The Secret and I’m doing breathing exercises. This is going to make me happier (do yaw think)?
Tomorrow a few of my family and I are heading out to the Wesleyan Church where Pastor Karl will be his usual self and fill me with joy and hope. Every time I go to one of his services I want to be a nicer person. I will honestly say I usually am a calmer nicer Dorothy every time I hear him speak. It carries me though the week. He seems to know what to say to make you think about yourself and what you need to do to be a better person…
My husband and I will go to the front of the church for a special blessing. Something I love especially when I have concerns or am feeling down and out on life. Our grandson the marine is home and he is joining us to thank them for helping his fellow marines in
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So for now, thanks for allowing me to ramble, seems what I’m doing best lately. Hope to shake this mood soon…My family loved Christmas and all of the celebrations went well. I’m starting to take decorations down earlier then usual. Want to be ready for the big day…uhg…
My best, Dorothy
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I hope all goes well on 18th. In the meantime rest well.
Grannymar, church was wonderful. The whole parish prayed for me and Gary, for when he returns to Iraq..thanks I’m doing better and will rest…
Dorothy
Sending you hope and light x
ShelaghScott, thank you for your wishes. I accept them with pride and hope.
Dorothy
I’m so glad you’re reaching out with your blogging. You really must be a strong woman, like others have said.
This is good I can find out what is going on in your life
Holy shizzle, Dorothy! I’m so sorry about this. But attitude is everything and yours is damn good. Best of luck with your surgery and I’m keeping you in my thoughts. Here’s to a happy, healthy, cancer-free 2008
Dorth,
I know if anyone will, you will fight this!!! You know you are in my prayers, and whatever I can do, I will. I love you….keep the faith, as my dad would say!
Robin
Be strong and know that your mother is watching over you! She will guide you to recovery! Love Amy
Izzy, Robin and Amy…I will be strong going to church helped me immensely. I feel stronger, my attitude is as tough as when I had breast cancer… It’ll be out and gone forever…
Thanks for the kind words…hugs to all..
Dorothy
No, no, no, no, no……
Your job is to ask as many questions as you can think of – *especially* the stupid ones – because I can guarantee they aren’t stupid. If your dr can’t answer them, can’t be bothered or is otherwise a pain in the ass about it then that is a *crap* dr and tell him/her to pull their damn socks up and remember who it is in the room who actually *has* cancer. Make them do their jobs.
I’m sorry you’re having to go through all this – it’s super shit – so you need every damn person you can find on board.
And ask those questions – if you want to. It’s also perfectly reasonable to not want to know any more than you have to and work on a need-to-know basis. I’ve done a bit of both.
Good luck and good thoughts to you.
Em
Em, thanks for letting me know it’s alright to ask questions.
I’ll be speaking with my Doctor today regarding my gallstone, and you’ve encouraged me not to feel stupid.
My best, Dorothy
sending prayers your way
raqgold, thank you…
Hi Dorothy,
Thank you for visiting my blog and your encouragement.
I am very sorry to hear of your news. By reading through your blog, you are truly an inspiration to your family, friends and readers. My daily prayers and thoughts will be with you all the way from Singapore.
God Bless!
Hi Dorothy,
Thank you for visiting my blog and your encouragement.
I am very sorry to hear of your news. By reading through your blog, you are truly an inspiration to your family, friends and readers. My daily prayers and thoughts will be with you all the way from Singapore.
God Bless!
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Viv, thank you…it’s been long days..to much thought, I’m going to try to be the positive person I usually am..thanks for taking time to say hello and send your well wishes..my gosh all the way from Singapore? Thank you… Dorothy
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