Hi there everyone. Well it is Wednesday (I had to check on the calendar) morning. Here I am, chomping on a turkey and cranberry sambo whilst catching up on the news feeds. I hope that you all had a very peaceful and relaxing Christmas. Ours was very quiet, yet not boringly so. It was refreshing, happy and peaceful. However, Lainey here, had to upset the applecart on that one. Yesterday being St. Stephen's Day or Boxing Day (depending where you are), I headed out for a quiet one or two pints with the hubby and one of my sons. My other son had the good sense to stay at home. Our friends joined us and lo and behold, an unplanned session was in full swing. Am I paying for it today.... Yup! I more than over indulged and now have a banging head, and guess what, I am enjoying every single second of it. Why? Because it is the first time in a long time that I feel like the 'Old Me'. Now, when I say this, It could be taken that I was a raving alcoholic, not at all, I worked hard and played harder. Perhaps that could account for the cancer, however I am not going to go down that route, I have enjoyed my life, I have lived it to the full and I am going to continue to do so. I know the stats regarding tnbc, but that is not going to dictate how I live, love, play and enjoy my way through life. Today I had the news that one of my best friends has been diagnosed with stage 4 mouth and throat cancer. This just hit home (again) as to how precious life is and how much we miss when we focus too much on our hardships. I am going to continue to laugh, dance, fight and claw my way through life, breathing in, tasting, seeing, hearing, touching and smelling all the beauty that surrounds us that we often over look. I promise myself now to continue with the attitude that 'Life is to be enjoyed and not endured' (wise words from one of my husbands bosses on the forestry many years ago). Enjoy the lull between the manic times of Christmas and New Year. Here is to a very healthy, happy and prosperous New Year for us all. Much love always, Lainey66 xxxxxx
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Hope your head is feeling better, sounds like you all had a wonderful time. I too am going to start enjoying my life again in a couple of months, complications from a cataract surgery 2 yrs ago has now meant the hospital have seen fit to register me as severely sight impaired (blind), they told me they were going down the partially sighted route but no, big changes going on in my life but once they're sorted out I'll be out enjoying my new lifestyle, wishing you, your family and everyone else on this forum a happy, healthy 2018 xxx
Go for it girl, I totally agree, not sure about the hangover but totally sure about living each day. In the Anglican morning prayer is “thank you for the gift of this new day”
Happy healthy 2018 to you
Lin xx
Good for you, to quote my consultant Mr Kasem, go live your life, happy new year, and I hope the headache goes.xxx
I am with you Lainey66. We can't change what has already happened but we can make the most of today and every day. Wishing you a happy, healthy New Year too. X
Oh Lainey, it’s a joy to read your posts ........you are so optimistic, inspirational with a lovely sense of humour.. your posts cheer me up and I look forward to reading them. Have you thought about writing a book? Am sure your head is clear now - we’ll untill NEW YEARS EVE!!! A very happy new year but more importantly a HEALTHY New year to all who are suffering. Much love. Marina xxxxx
Well said!! 
Happy New Year!
What a lovely post, sounds like you had a great time. Wishing you a happy and healthy new year. Love Lorraine xx
Good on you, enjoy and I wish you brilliant health in 2018 and beyond. xx Caroline
Hear, hear lainey! Sorry about your friend, they have certainly got an excellent support in yourself.
Happy new year to all xx
Happy new year lainey thats the way to do it live love laugh and the odd tipple now and again 💗never hurt anyone except the next morning😂
Morning Lainey ....your post is lovely to read, it shows that after all the madness there is normality to regain ....I'm so pleased you have had a lovely time ...you deserve it ...its been a long slog for you and through it you have supported everyone with your kind words and wisdom ...well done you !!!!! enjoy your life, and do what you got to do ...I have one more chemo left 12th Jan ...and then radiotherapy, but after that I am hoping to get back on with my life .....lots of love Happy Healthy New Year to you xxxxx
Mammogram results waiting time
All clear
chemo then surgery
