I saw this on Facebook today, and it is so very true!
Just because the battle is over doesn't mean you have your head on straight or that your body is magically healed. Recuperation is so important.
Monday, 27 February 2017
Sunday, 26 February 2017
Saturday, 25 February 2017
Hair colour change!
So I got my hair coloured yesterday at Truly You, the salon where I got my wig, my short cut and my shave last summer. It was weird being back there after all I have been through but felt kind of good too. I've come full circle!
I asked for a strawberry blonde and it turned out pretty red/orange. Not sure how I feel about it yet but it is definitely different! At least it looks more purposeful and not just hair growth after chemo now. Could be fun for Jamaica. I will have to dye it again in a month or 6 weeks and could go back to my natural colour or something brownish or blondish if I want to. The sun in Jamaica may make it more blonde in the meantime.
Thursday, 23 February 2017
Wellspring Support group
I have to say that Wellspring is an amazing place! If you know anyone going through cancer treatment, this is the place for them to be. I have done Reiki, nutrition and cooking classes and am in the middle of an 8 week support group for breast cancer patients.
I can't say much about the group and discussion as it is confidential, but today, I felt for the first time I was really able to help another member. I think since I am done the treatment process some of the other women look to me for validation of their feelings and for information. Today, one woman talked about how she is halfway through chemo and she doesn't know how she will be able to make it through the next half. I so remember being there. I remember how thankful I was for the cottage break - that one extra week gave me a bit of a chance to catch my breath. Looking back, it is amazing that I had the resilience to do it - but really what choice do you have? She won't be done til mid April and I am sure it feels like an eternity for her right now. I think I was able to validate that I felt much the same as her, and to reassure her about the switch to Taxol, as starting a new drug is also a source of anxiety.
It feels good to be there for other women who are behind me in the process. I learn a lot from others too, and I feel less alone with it all.
In one of the earlier weeks I was inspired by one of the members with metastatic breast cancer. She talked about how she was living her life how she wants to, and doing the things she really wants to do. I think that is so important, a key message for all of us! Don't waste a moment.
I can't say much about the group and discussion as it is confidential, but today, I felt for the first time I was really able to help another member. I think since I am done the treatment process some of the other women look to me for validation of their feelings and for information. Today, one woman talked about how she is halfway through chemo and she doesn't know how she will be able to make it through the next half. I so remember being there. I remember how thankful I was for the cottage break - that one extra week gave me a bit of a chance to catch my breath. Looking back, it is amazing that I had the resilience to do it - but really what choice do you have? She won't be done til mid April and I am sure it feels like an eternity for her right now. I think I was able to validate that I felt much the same as her, and to reassure her about the switch to Taxol, as starting a new drug is also a source of anxiety.
It feels good to be there for other women who are behind me in the process. I learn a lot from others too, and I feel less alone with it all.
In one of the earlier weeks I was inspired by one of the members with metastatic breast cancer. She talked about how she was living her life how she wants to, and doing the things she really wants to do. I think that is so important, a key message for all of us! Don't waste a moment.
Ama & Papa, These two squirts
Had a nice visit over the weekend with Ama and Papa, and also Colin, Amanda and the girls. These two squirts have my heart!
I kinda feel bad they had to see me go through cancer up close, but they are very sweet. Mya complimented me on my hair and Ally said "I don't want you to die, I love you."
I kinda feel bad they had to see me go through cancer up close, but they are very sweet. Mya complimented me on my hair and Ally said "I don't want you to die, I love you."
Tuesday, 21 February 2017
One way - full documentary
I found the full documentary about Michelle, it is really beautiful and worth the watch.
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