Work

Believe it or not I actually miss working. I have been off now for just over 3 weeks, and I started to think about things a bit today, now that the flurry of tests and treatment schedules is all worked out. I was thinking about my empty office and what people think when they walk past my closed door. I have a calendar of 6 months on my wall and I was trying to remember what was on it and coming up next. 

This diagnosis happened at the tail end of one of the busiest times in my current job. I guess you can say I went out with a bang? And I know I have a great place to go back to when I am ready. 

I love my team. The card they sent was so genuine and meaningful. I continue to be in touch with many of my staff and colleagues who want to know how I am doing.  I truly hope things are going well and that the projects we had underway go ahead while I am gone. 

I love my job and it gives me a lot of satisfaction. I know I couldn't do both though and I need to focus on getting healthy right now. As Dr. Amir said, I need to live 40 more years and I have to focus on beating this thing now, work will be there when I am done.

This week I received flowers from my ministry executive team - the deputy minister and assistant deputy ministers. I am so touched they did that, their support means a great deal to me.