Lou Ann update

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  • Charissa
    Charissa Member Posts: 129 Member
    #22
    Kvdyson said:

    Well said, Charissa

    Well said, Charissa. The analogy I like to use is that there is a reason that the airlines have you put your oxygen mask on before helping others with theirs. Kim 

    Great Analogy

    It's sad it took something like this to get my attention.  And, this last week I have been kind of slacking off more on the strict diet they have me on. Then today, I get a phone call from my oncologists office they found a nodule in my right breast (from my mammogram last week) and need to do further tests. Seriously?? I'm remaining positive that its nothing.  About seven years ago, they found one in my left breast and it was nothing of concern.  However, when you are told once you have cancer, your mind tends to quickly go back to every ache, pain, or image is now cancer. But, I do like the air mask instructions. I will retain that image and thought in my mind, as I move forward in this journey. Love and hugs.

  • Charissa
    Charissa Member Posts: 129 Member
    #23
    janaes said:

    Charssa, I really loved how

    Charssa, I really loved how you said that.  I too used to put others first and forgot myself. I yell way to much if I dont take care of myself.  That is why I love this forum because I can work on myself here and then beable to work on my kids when i get the help i need.  

    Thank you, Jana for sharing.

    Thank you, Jana for sharing. I think as moms we have a tendency to keep plugging along, with good intentions of eating and exercising ONCE we're done with "This or that". However, after we're done with "This" or "That" there are always a few other "This or That's" following. It's never-ending.

    And then, when our health is restored and the demands of every day life return, it can feel like more work caring for yourself, which then in turn becomes overwhelming and you end up falling back into old patterns. I hope and pray that this time I will remain committed to caring for myself. As I start feeling better and with it being seven weeks since the hysterectomy, I find myself doing more and more each day. Oh, how I wish there was a "Pause" button for the busyness of life. Wouldn't that be nice?

    I love following your journey on here and seeing all the love and support being offered to all of you. Such a blessing!

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