Hi!! So it has been absolutely ages since i wrote and that is almost always a good sign! I haven’t had any treatment for over a month now and am feeling stronger and more energetic by the day. Alhamdulillah! Feels soo good to be able to do ‘normal’ things again like chilling with the familyy, cooking and cleaning! I have started spring cleaning early too!this whole lockdown has made me realise that i really do have too much ‘stuff’. Such a waste when there are so many people out there who don’t even have the necessities! My general rule is to get rid of anything i haven’t used in the last year. Works well most of the time (apart from a few things with sentimental value🙈). Although i am trying to let go of what i can. I have also been going for walks everyday and have increased the time gradually. I am on an hour now!It is my highlight of the day. I love the fresh air and recently it has been extra beautiful with some dusting of snow! Oh i loved the snow day that we had..there was enough snow to do some sledging, make a snowman and some snow angels…so much fun!!!!
Right, let me try and fill you in on what i have been upto in the last 2 months. I completed my radiotherapy in December. This was a walk in the park in comparison to Chemo! Yes i felt a little nauseous and tired but definitely so much easier than chemo. I had my regular MRI and CT scans recently to see the impact of the radiotherapy and sadly there doesn’t seem to have been much change in the size of the infected lymph nodes. However, we are now doing a PET scan (they have just injected me with the radioactive meds and am waiting in a secluded room as i write). This should show whether those lymph nodes are active or not. Praying for whatever’s best for my long term health.
Ok so back to December. What an eventful month! God planned so well as always. I was well enough to attend my nephew and niece’s weddings (obviously small 15 people events as per the covid limitations). This worked really well for me as i would not have been able to attend a larger event. Both weddings were so beautiful and i was a little phased out at both but did really well!
Christmas was nice and cosy at home with DH and kids.
New years eve was eventful. Sadly, we lost our cat Marvel to a road accident just outside our house! We were distraught. Especially the children. Why had she been taken away at New years of all times? It hit hard and took time to accept. We had a service for her and the children said a prayer. We decided that Marvel was our angel. Sent by God to look after us during this difficult year. We got her just before i got diagnosed and she has done so much for so many of us. Family and frinds have loved her and been loved by her. Clearly, she had completed her mission in this world and now she is onher well deserved throne in cat heaven with an unlimited supply of mice and fish!!
Ok i have been called in for scan..let’s pray for favourable results.
Over and out.
Xxx
My Rainbow🌈 