Off to California for my reconstruction

jamilli
jamilli Member Posts: 16
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
This discussion group has been a wonderful source of inspiration and direction for me. You women have really helped me get out of my slump. I finally came to terms with the fact that I have a great life. I have accepted this and look forward to handling this next hurdle with strength, grace and integrity. What I have learned is something that we have all been told. Breast cancer is truly a beast and it will beat you to a pulp if you let it. I have come up against the best and worst in people. Thankfully, there has been more good than bad. But the bad just amazes me. I am trying to learn not to feed it. (The beast likes to be fed).
I have some hope and joy looking forward to my reconstruction. I have sadness because my 6 year old will stay behind with friends and family so she can stay in school. My husband and 3 year old son will be with me. Hopefully this will turn out to be a bit of a vacation. (someone on this web site said that "vacation" was her favourite word-I love it!!)
Love and thanks to you all.
Jamilli

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  • Susan956
    Susan956 Member Posts: 510
    #2
    Wishing you good luck and a quick recovery from your surgery. What a great way to look at your trip.
    A vacation.....

    (((((HUGS))))))

    God Bless....

    Susan
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #3
    Vactaion??? I LOVE vacations!!!!

    I am in Southern California, where are you?

    Hugs, Kathi
  • kathydaly
    kathydaly Member Posts: 81
    #4
    I ditto exactly what susan said!!

    And in a way your daughter is having a vaca too.
    With Auntie(lol), new house, different rules, new cooking, closer bonding w/cousins. I loved going to my Aunt Margaret's house for a week ever summer, she had 5 kids, lotsa activity i didn't have at home.

    You'll do fabulously,having a good attitude is like 80% of it. And I hope the recovery's a breeze, and enjoy that beautiful California weather too.

    Love and prayers, Kathy

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