Monday, October 15, 2007

well the mothballs were short lived

haha

so much for mothballs

several regulars have passed the opinion that is it not a good idea to mothball my blog ..
so ..... you're not obliged to keep reading it, but I am going to keep writing.

In fact there is a school of thought that living with remission in more psychologically taxing than getting the first diagnosis ..

cos now you know a lot more about it the whole thing and
you know remission doesn't mean cure,
and you know you heard your oncologist's statistics
and you know ppl whose bowel cancer came back after three years
and you don't know what to do about "reversal" of the ileostomy
and you've "lost" your regular contact with the medics


and you're not well enough to do much else that you used to do
and "normal" is still a long way off
and you still need the care and attention of your family and friends

so I'm gonna carry on blogging ...

I am delighted to have a clear scan, but B and I are very much seeing it as a "treatment break" and planning to use the same calm sense of balance that kept us level during the last year to see us through the next one.

14 comments:

Anonymous said...

Yep.. I 100% agree with your logic..support still needed.

Kate said...

I am soooooo glad you're going to carry on with this. I think we and you would feel a bit lost to just drop it, poor blog!

And you're being very rational and sensible but I'm sure you're also going to enjoy your 'treatment break' beyond belief.

xx

Anonymous said...

At least I will be able to stay in touch until you feel well enough to come back to us!

You may be rid of the cancer but you still need to take the time to get well again.

Hugs & kisses from the Big Softie at Sixth Form.

Anonymous said...

good idea to keep your blog going, suze; glad to read it, glad to know you feel you will have support when you need some, glad to know there is still somewhere you can let us know how you're getting on. Lots of good wishes,
anneinbristol x

Anonymous said...

Wonderful, wonderful news. So pleased to read the results - you've been marvellous throughout it all. Quite inspirational, my dear. You can't stop the blog, though - its fantastic too!
Looks like we'll be checking 50 out together next year.

Love Venita x

Anonymous said...

Sue thank goodness you are keeping the blog going, I thought we had to abandon ship and get our life jackets on.
Pleased you had a nice break in Wales,just dont do to much house work now you have time on your hands.
Been a wet day today went down to Aldi for a few things in Weymouth.
Take care lots of love L M xxxxxxx

suze said...

haha to you lot

Yes Venita I think we *will* celebrate our 50th together next year! Some of my (cough) mates started singing the Hawaii 5-Oh theme tune LAST YEAR .. sort of in training ...

@ mum - keep the life jacket handy, you never know when you might need it .. oh by the way nana sent me a card today .. I will phone to try and let her know I got it tomorrow ..

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue, Yes keep the Blogg going. Do you feel a bit in limbo?
Like a mixed blessing thing? You know you have lots be glad about, yet, you feel you dare not get too excited as the come down later could crush you too much.

You know a hymn springs to mind:-
'One day at a time, sweet Jesus.
That's all I'm asking of you...........................'.

So, enjoy this day. This day, which the Lord has made.
This one day.....Trs la.....

I feel sure you will have lots & lots of lovely days ahead.

Lots of love. Cousin Pauline. xx

Anonymous said...

Hello Susan we went to Poole today, it was very warm and sunny, just being by the sea is so nice.
I thought I could hear the hedgehog moving about when I went to get the washing in Dad said dont move his nest and disturb him so I hope hes O K.
We fetched T and J from school the first thing they want is a snack, they had some toast anda choc teacake.dads watching T V. will ring tomorrow to tell you about Mary.Bye for now L M xxxxxxx

Anonymous said...

I'm glad the blog is continuing, it's a lovely way to keep connected with you.

suze said...

hi poe- YES that's exactly it - not exactly limbo but the awareness of needing moderation in both levels of being upset and levels celebration -- that is important to me ...

Anonymous said...

I would certainly miss my 'dose' of the blog. I can hear the family voices as I read their comments. Isn't it a lovely day. Just going back to the van for the week-end. See you soon - I miss our chats. Aunty B

Anonymous said...

Hi Both,
Delighted that the blog lives!
Also that you too enjoyed Car men it was fab and we were blown away with it too and the full theatre!
Take care and enjoy your remission!
I.

suze said...

Hi Barb - we don't have to give up chatting to each other! It was funny realising on Tuesday night that is was the time when I'd normally be wired up to the drip again!

Hi Ian ... glad you enjoyed Carman too!