Hi Readers - It has been almost a year since I've posted something new to SPT. Last year was an awful year for me. My mother passed, a cousin passed, and I was diagnosed with Cancer. I miss my mom. At times it still seems unreal that she is not here with me. I've never really been sick enough to see a doctor but only once and that was when I was a kid. Last year I was in the hospital twice - the first time I stayed four days and the second time I had surgery and went home the same day. My mom had several health problems and the way she dealt with it prepared me for dealing with my health situation. I think my being with her gave her strength and kept her positive up until old age finally wore her down and she was ready to go. I am my mother's daughter. I can deal with this Cancer in my body. Before I even went to find out what was wrong with me I just looked skyward and asked to not be in pain -- and so far I have not been. I am mentally strong and my body is still strong if a little slower.
Since this is a lesbian theme blog I of course have to say something about women. I just like talking to women. I have not lost my gift of getting women to talk to me since there are numerous things that women talk to each other about. Recently I met a woman that I would like to ask out on a date but I will not. Right now I do not have the physical energy to pursue a romantic relationship. It is enough that I can still enjoy just talking to her casually. She hugged me once and said that she loves me. I've been getting more hugs lately and people tell me that they love me. And not all of them are family members. I appreciate the affection and glad that people feel comfortable to express that they care about me. I'd rather have it shown to me while I'm still here to enjoy it.
For my readers who are interested, I'm on Chemotherapy. So far I do not need radiation. I have lost my hair but it will grow back. Well, that's the update for now. Love yourself and let your light shine. Take care everyone.
Hi S,
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about your mother & cousin & the cancer. What a sh*tty year or so...I do know how you feel, losing your mother is so hard when you're close. Mine was my best friend & I felt like a chunk of the universe disappeared when she died. I miss her every day & it's been 17 years (she died when I was 35). I also lost multiple family in a short time span- it really does take the steam out of you.
I hope that the chemo is helping & that you find remission.
PS (Hair is over-rated anyway) ;)
Hi Unknown, thank you for taking the time to message me. My mom was my best friend also. Sometimes her not being here doesn't seem real. I don't miss my hair too much. My weekly routine these days is to go to the doctor's office to get my blood tested and it is a good day when the level is okay. Some days the level is low so I don't have the energy to do much besides sleep. Thank goodness I have the internet and get to read the boards and play video games.
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ReplyDeleteThanks for the update. The mind is a powerful took during illness and it sounds like yours is in the right place. I wish for you a million more hugs.
Hi Kelly, thank you. My mind is my best feature. HA!
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