Wild Atlantic Way....

[HogwartsDK]

Even on a fairly miserable day......through the clouds and in between the showers........it still takes my breath away sometimes!!!!!!!

Dxx

[January-2016-UK]

What an awe inspiring photo. Wonderful, thanks for sharing

[HogwartsDK in reply to January-2016-UK]

Banished some demons there this afternoon was having a "oh jesus I am finished Chemo this week......what next.....what if it comes back......etc days".....demons gone now!!!! 

Onwards and Upwards January......I know you are in the lead up to surgery so hope all good!! 

Dxx

[January-2016-UK in reply to HogwartsDK]

There's nothing like awe-inspiring nature to quieten the mind. 

I see my surgeon again tomorrow so might ask some questions that passed me by last week.  I don't seem to be anxious about the operation at all, more anxious that I might not take something I need with me.  

[Caroles1]

Wonderful you live so near to this D it's the breath of fresh air we all need xx

[HogwartsDK in reply to Caroles1]

Yes Carole if there is one thing OC has taught me it is to appreciate things more and living where I live is one of the things that I am never going to take for granted again! 

Hope you are well and enjoyed your Easter!

Dxx

[Caroles1]

I am luv, I live somewhere nice too, not the coast you have, but an unmade road opposite a green and it's lovely and quiet, plus I spend a lot of time with my 2 year old grandson, we all went out for a meal last night and he wanted to sit next to me.I came home with food in my hair and down my side as he wanted cuddles throughout his meal, love him!

It's things like coastal walks and the time spent with loved ones makes you glad to be alive.Sup it all up,it helps us get over any bad times should they occur,

Love Carole xx

[Choski]

What a wonderful photo, hope you enjoyed your day

[kittie]

It is a wonderful part of the country, we really don't appreciate the wonderful scenery we have in Ireland.

[Hidden]

Hi D this is a lovely photo thank you for sharing.    I think when you finish chemo, you find you no longer have the security of a hospital environment.  Will you go back for scan and regular check ups.   It is a strange time, because it is like being lost in a forest.  Glad you got rid of the demons in between the showers.   Now is the beginning of the new normal, take each day at a time.  Be kind to yours and in the words of the late Seamus Heaney " Even if the hopes your started out with are dashed, hope has to be maintained".   I wish you a long remission and there is no reason why this wont happen,  

[HogwartsDK in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Joan,

You are so right it is a very strange time and I find that I am yet again on a bit of a rollercoaster!!! It seems that it's like moving from one kind of rollercoaster to another!!! 

BTW I volunteered for the patient day and have booked into the Clarion for the 23rd so hope to see you there!! Looking forward to visiting the people's Republic and meeting some of the ladies that have helped me to maintain my sanity over the last few months!!! 

Dx

[Hidden in reply to HogwartsDK]

Hi D,  when I finished my first treatment and during my last treatment was totally overwhelmed.   I did go to Arc House and spoke to a counsellor who helped me learn to focus on different things.  Also I learnt that perhaps we might feel down and then we see those around us in a bad light.  That is not to say they are perfect but we cant see it.  I decided I wanted to go back to work because I wanted to feel normal but my gp said what is normal?  He told me he wasnt signing me back but if I was serious about it, his secretary would do it in a another month but he wasnt doing it.  It is a roller coaster world.   You have finished treatment which is a huge milestone and people dont understand that at all.   Then because its over people seem to think sure she is grand but that isnt entirely true.   I did the patient story in Cork last year and got on okay.   I am sure you will do it much better and I am looking forward to meeting you.  The few of us from this area may well be together depending on the space.  We will get to meet up because we will come over and speak to you,    For starters,there are yummy pastries and coffee,   Ovacare are always a great support to us and this shows on Patient Day,   By the way, the lovely gynae oncologist is staying in Cork and of course our Oncologist is actually from the West of Ireland so you wont feel alone,

[Whippit]

What a beautiful seascape! You are quite right about allowing the beauty of nature wash away fears and doubts. xx

[Lizneild in reply to Whippit]

I visit a daughter in Ardrigole. And Yes yes yes. The coast is incomparable.

[Hidden in reply to Lizneild]

Adrigole is a lovely area plenty of wild atlantic way there also.