The first months after the diagnosis were pretty awful - killer fatigue, emotional melt-downs , aches and pains ... but now I'm feeling well ... and without being all Pollyanna-ish, I'm feeling pretty lucky. I still get tired but can now walk around without struggling for every breath or needing to lie down after climbing the stairs. All the medical services I need are 10 minutes down the road, my oncologist is my hero and my treatment is simple - just one pill every day for the foreseeable future. That pill has already shrunk the tumour and the secondaries - see what I mean about feeling lucky?
Now that I'm stronger and pretty much back to normal, my husband is more able to enjoy doing his own thing (he's a keen golfer) instead of spending all his time being my carer and keeping everything running at home. He's my hero, too. We've had some enjoyable outings recently in our local goldfields area - to Bendigo for the fabulous, marvellous, wonderful (can you tell I enjoyed it?) Marimekko exhibition, to Craig's (Ballarat's poshest hotel) overnight for our 42nd wedding anniversary, to tiny towns we'd never before visited for an arts trail that showed creativity is everywhere (the photo shows international quilt judge and art quilter Jenny Bacon's work hanging outdoors as part of her exhibition at Adelaide Lead school.)
So far this year there has been little crafting. Simple knitting is fine though - last month I made two cute little mice, flowers and leaves for a brooch and am making good headway with a cardigan for myself. My usual fabric crafting loves would require too much concentration than I'm up for at present but that will come.
So ... that's my year so far. I'm crossing my fingers that the second half of 2018 will be kind and that there will be some crafty fabricy things made. Meanwhile, the sun is shining and we're off to Clunes (a lovely little goldfields town about half an hour away) for a craft market and coffee. If you've managed to make it this far without nodding off - thanks for your company.
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I do hope the rest of the year sees even more improvement in your health and more fun!
Take care gorgeous girl ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I'm glad your prognosis is good. My hub was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer last August. The original sites have been cleared but we have new areas to deal with. He's very frail now..... Love your heart quilt.
so good to hear that your recovery has been so successful.... you go Jan.... the quilt is gorgeous ....
Hugz
It's wonderful to get some good news after all you have been through I'm sure. Keep your spirits up...& enjoy every moment. So pleased you joined in FNwF once again... xox
Wow! You have had a time if it. I’m pleased to hear that you are gradually getting better. Your visit to Clunes sounds very enjoyable. I hope you can get back to stitching soon.
Gosh you have has a time of it, I am so glad the treatment is working well... Take good care of yourself.... Love the heart quilt... Stunning work...
Pleased to hear your health is improving. How lovely to have a quilt of hearts to remind you of all the people sending you encouragement & love. Hope 2019 is fabulous for you. Bear Hugs! KRIS xx
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