Just to let you know

I forgot to say what I meant to say
And I put a picture of me on the picture placce. (I think I still have chemo-brain)

natly15 said:

Much Thanks

Appreciate yur pep talk--had my 1'st chemo this past Tues, felt like crap thur, fri, sat, cried off and on and said to myself is this chemo necessary or worth it. Felt like quitting on Friday, but starting to feel better today even tho I'm so tired. You and I are in the same age range, I have 2 beautiful grandchildren, and yes now that I'm feeling a little better, I guess it's worth it. One down and 11 to go and then rads. Nana thanks for the pep talk. I dont have any relatives, or chidren who live nearby, so this discussion board has been a God sent. It's me and hubby and a few friends. Relatives and friends call frequently, but sometimes their comments are irritating. I've always had the big shoulders for family and friends to dump their problems, but I dont care to hear it now. I know they mean well, and some are really hurting for reasons other than what I'm currently dealing with. I guess need to tell them that I cannot listen to their problems right now.

My shoulders are wide too
Hey, natly, this is the time to take care of yourself. You can be kind but firm when you say, "I want to help you with this, but right now I have to concentrate my energies on doing these treatments". I also found that many people wanted to tell me stories with bad endings. If I could see it going that way, I would stop the story and say, "I only want to hear stories with happy endings". And still people may irritate you. But just remember that the phone call is proof that they are thinking of you and want you to know it. They don't know what to say. I am glad you found this board. I like it too, even though I am finished with the surgery, chemo, and radiation. I still remember how I felt a little crazy because I looked good but I was really sick. It is worth it!! Just a little time out to get well. Take care of yourself. And ask your family (long distance) to be strong for you. Talk to those grandbabies on the phone. At least you won't get germs from them. (my attempt at humor).