one year later

carkris
carkris Member Posts: 4,553 Member
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Well next week I will be returning to work, since I had my doubts about that happening I am very excited. I will start off slowly and work up to my regular hours. It is a demanding job both physically and mentally, so time will tell. I also will get to go to parents weekend at my daughter's college. Last year I tried until the last moment before I had to give in and admit I couldnt do it. It broke my heart and the beginning of me having to admit thre were many things I could not do. I was also days away from being admitted to the hospital for four days. This year I am stronger, and although still recoveriing am gratful for every day I feel ok and am here for my family. thank you all for helping me to go full circle!!!
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  • New Flower
    New Flower Member Posts: 4,294
    #2
    Good luck
    Penny,
    Good luck next week. I will be thinking about you. Please take care of yourself.
    Hugs
    New Flower
  • MomMichelle
    MomMichelle Member Posts: 93
    #3
    I know how long the road
    I know how long the road back can be, and I am so excited that you are coming back around to feeling like yourself. I hope you have a great time at work (is that possible?) and a wonderful time at parents weekend.
  • BlownAway60
    BlownAway60 Member Posts: 851
    #4
    Sometimes it is the little
    Sometimes it is the little things that make us happiest. Makes us feel like we are returning to some kind of normal.

    So happy for you.

    Hugs

    Donna
  • smalldoggroomer
    smalldoggroomer Member Posts: 1,184
    #5
    Congratulations!!
    It is so nice to get back to some resemblance of normal life again. Hope work goes well and enjoy the parent weekend. sounds like fun. {{{HUGS}}} Kay.
  • Jean 0609
    Jean 0609 Member Posts: 2,462
    #6
    Hi carkris,
    Yay! Good luck on returning to work. Let us know how you make out. Enjoy the parents weekend with your daughter. Hugs, Jean
  • survives
    survives Member Posts: 254 Member
    #7
    Jean 0609 said:

    Hi carkris,
    Yay! Good luck on returning to work. Let us know how you make out. Enjoy the parents weekend with your daughter. Hugs, Jean

    Good for you!
    It's awful to see what cancer does take from us, and it's good to see you "taking back"! Have a blast this weekend. I've been to several, and they are fun!
  • MyTurnNow
    MyTurnNow Member Posts: 2,686 Member
    #8
    Penny, good luck as you
    Penny, good luck as you venture back to work. Also, have a wonderful time at your daughter's "parents weekend". Isn't it amazing what a difference a year can make? For those out there just starting or wondering if some "normal" will every return.....here's your proof.
  • Boppy_of_6
    Boppy_of_6 Member Posts: 1,138
    #9
    MyTurnNow said:

    Penny, good luck as you
    Penny, good luck as you venture back to work. Also, have a wonderful time at your daughter's "parents weekend". Isn't it amazing what a difference a year can make? For those out there just starting or wondering if some "normal" will every return.....here's your proof.

    Have fun
    I hope you have a good time at parents weekend, I am so glad you are getting to go! I hope work goes well for you too. God Bless
    (((Hugs))) Janice
  • chenheart
    chenheart Member Posts: 5,159
    #10
    I am so very happy for you!
    I am so very happy for you! I truly enjoyed reading this post~ it has been a long year and I couldn't be happier that you have things to really look forward to. Even with the job being demanding, I am certain that even that will channel your time and energy away from Last Year and put you into the Now! (Do you know what I mean??)
    The best news, of course is Parent's Weekend at college; that you are up to it is just wonderful!

    YAY!!!
    Hugs,
    Chen♥
  • Brooklynchele
    Brooklynchele Member Posts: 123
    #11
    So happy
    for your good news. Enjoy your parents' day and best of luck with your return to work.

    Hugs,
    Michele
  • mwallace1325
    mwallace1325 Member Posts: 806
    #12
    Have a great week end
    Isn't it great to be able to do things you weren't able to do before. A little bit of normal is so wonderful.

    marge
  • Evoling_butterfly
    Evoling_butterfly Member Posts: 57
    #13
    Well
    You have battled cancer for so long; work will be a breeze..I pray that your mind and your body will adjust to your job soon..I wish you well and thanks for sharing your story and advice with me. I can never put into words how you and the other beautiful ladies here have been the mother I no longer have,sister I never had, and the friend I hope to find. So I have faith that soon work and just your normal activities with your family will be just that 'normal'.. :)
  • Gabe N Abby Mom
    Gabe N Abby Mom Member Posts: 2,413
    #14
    What wonderful news! Please
    What wonderful news! Please let us know how parents weekend is for you and your daughter. And starting slowly while working up to your regular hours sounds like the right way to go. My positive thoughts continue for you.

    Hugs to you,

    Linda
  • webbwife50
    webbwife50 Member Posts: 394
    #15
    ditto
    I too celebrate a year this month, the end of chemo. Cancer changed my life forever. It will never be the same as before. I am also limited. But I am so gratefull to be here. I have two lovely daughters one in college, one working and a fabulous husband. Life is good! Thank you for sharing, you said it perfectly. God bless and enjoy going back to work..love and hugs alison
  • natly15
    natly15 Member Posts: 1,941
    #16
    Penny best wishes for your
    Penny best wishes for your return to work and enjoy parents weekend. You've had a tough go of it, and it just proves how tough you really are. Wishing you and yours many blessings.
  • fauxma
    fauxma Member Posts: 3,577 Member
    #17
    Good luck with returning to
    Good luck with returning to work and glad to hear you will be taking it slowly. You have been through so much and you need to ease back in, especially if your job is demanding physically and mentally. And so happy that you will going to parents weekend aat your daughter's college. It is a bit like the completion of a circle and I am glad that you made the loop. I hope all goes beautifully for you from here on.
    Stef
  • Sunrae
    Sunrae Member Posts: 808
    #18
    fauxma said:

    Good luck with returning to
    Good luck with returning to work and glad to hear you will be taking it slowly. You have been through so much and you need to ease back in, especially if your job is demanding physically and mentally. And so happy that you will going to parents weekend aat your daughter's college. It is a bit like the completion of a circle and I am glad that you made the loop. I hope all goes beautifully for you from here on.
    Stef

    Dear Carkis, So happy to
    Dear Carkis, So happy to read your post and hear that you're returning to your job. It might seem a little strange at first but you're taking it slowly, and that will help. After awhile, you'll probably feel like your old self doing your old job and it will all feel normal. Hope you have a great time with your daughter and know she will appreciate you even more for being there. Its been a long year or more for you so its time to restart your engine. I always enjoy your posts and wait to hear more good news from you.
  • Different Ballgame
    Different Ballgame Member Posts: 868
    #19
    Hang In There - Stamina Will Come Each Day
    I bet the first day is going to tire you out, but with each day passing, you will grow stronger and have more stamina at work. Just take one day at a time. Eat healthy. And...have a wonderful time at parents weekend. How exciting!!!

    Lots of Hugs,
    Janelle
  • carkris
    carkris Member Posts: 4,553 Member
    #20
    Different Ballgame said:

    Hang In There - Stamina Will Come Each Day
    I bet the first day is going to tire you out, but with each day passing, you will grow stronger and have more stamina at work. Just take one day at a time. Eat healthy. And...have a wonderful time at parents weekend. How exciting!!!

    Lots of Hugs,
    Janelle

    thank you all for your kind
    thank you all for your kind words. Parents weekend was fun. although we spent tons of money stocking up on groceries and time cleaning her dorm!! LOL I was a bit pooped but I know she was happy as she missed us last year. I havent seen her in two months so it was fun. Work will be a challenge. I am a pediatric ICU nurse, but my work means so much too me. I remember being so frustrated, thinking I had better things to do with my time than being sick!! (dont we all). so returning on a limited basis will be great. i'll let you know but am sure I will feel like Ive been hit by a truck. Remind me later girls that I said I was looking forward to it!!!!!
  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
    #21
    carkris said:

    thank you all for your kind
    thank you all for your kind words. Parents weekend was fun. although we spent tons of money stocking up on groceries and time cleaning her dorm!! LOL I was a bit pooped but I know she was happy as she missed us last year. I havent seen her in two months so it was fun. Work will be a challenge. I am a pediatric ICU nurse, but my work means so much too me. I remember being so frustrated, thinking I had better things to do with my time than being sick!! (dont we all). so returning on a limited basis will be great. i'll let you know but am sure I will feel like Ive been hit by a truck. Remind me later girls that I said I was looking forward to it!!!!!

    Congratulations .. on the 1 year milestone
    You made it! Hard to imagine this was possible, at the start of our journey -way back when. Our inner strength and energy takes a while to come back, but everyday a little peek of our 'before' breast cancer self appears .. little by little.

    Life is short, and there are many bumps in the road - so please take it easy at work and if at all possible .. go back to the pediatric ICU part time - so you can built up your tolerance to new gems, and gain more strength.

    You know your body better than anyone, including most doctors. Best of luck, I am here in your corner .. doing a happy dance for you!

    Strength and Courage.

    •☆.•*´¨`*••♥ Vicki Sam ♥••*´¨`*•.☆•

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