a good day

[Bettyxxx]

I just wanted to share a lovely day, i woke ridiculously early and walked Betty my dog, what a fantastic morning dewey and fresh slightly wintery feel to the wind. The heather is dying back on the moors in preparation for the winter. The sheep are all naked and looking worried, there is something about stealing their wool which changes their personality 😂😂 I came back and caught up on my ironing (sad but i love ironing).

Looked after the grandchildren this afternoon who have candles coming from their noses so green they are luminous 😂. They were dressed up as a catapiller and a princess at one point and so happy and grumpy at teatime. I tidied the toys when their mum got back from work and put some washing on.

i am now sat with a lovely glass of wine and realise how lucky i am to do ordinary things today and wanted to share with you guys. Today was a good day xxx

Love to you all whatever point you are at in your journey

Much love

Diane

[Newbery3]

do you know what...i really needed to read this right now🥰i'm day 8 out of debulking and very emotional and just waiting til im well enough for a day like this with my dogs and grandsons x thank you for sharing x

[Bettyxxx in reply to Newbery3]

oh gosh I remember it well i have been there post op twice and its tough xxx but you do get back to life and with luck you get to enjoy it xx. I am a great believer in we hear or see things when we need it most so speedy recovery and stay positive i think the second week post op is the hardest xxx big hugs

Diane xxx

[Newbery3 in reply to Bettyxxx]

thank you x

[Katmal-UK in reply to Newbery3]

It doesn’t feel like it now but you will get there, will be able to have normal days and when you do take a moment now and again, take a deep breath and enjoy! Big hug, Kathy x

[Sashay2020]

Your day sounds like a day where you just lived and enjoyed a normal day, Diane. And that is the loveliest kind of day because what might have been an ordinary day has become special. Thank you for sharing some of the details. You made me smile. ( I don’t like ironing, but I love sliding into bed after a shower when the sheets are 100 % cotton and pressed smooth. No one to iron them but me. 🙂)

Best wishes,

Sashay

[Bettyxxx in reply to Sashay2020]

i so know what you mean clean bedding is such a lovely feeling xxx hope you are doing well at the moment? And can enjoy some lovely’normal’things xx

Love Diane

[Katmal-UK]

Lovely post, sometimes we forget to enjoy the simple things. X

[Bettyxxx in reply to Katmal-UK]

we do xx

[Caleda4]

Betty,

That sounds such a wonderful day. It is what we all need some normality. It is a lovely time of year with cooler mornings,as like you i love it. It is great to read things like this. Thanks for posting

Have a good weekend.x

[Bettyxxx in reply to Caleda4]

normal is good and perfect (blooming freezing on my walk today though 😂😂)

[Fluffyjumper]

Betty

Your day sounds perfect. We should never dismiss the ‘ordinary’. Time with family or friends, walking my dog, soft autumn sunshine, winter frost, the smell of rain on hot pavements in summer, a nice glass of wine. I’m happy to be here to experience these things. Yes- we all have rough days but being able to experience beauty in everyday things brings real joy.

[Bettyxxx in reply to Fluffyjumper]

maybe we appreciate it a little bit more xx

[Lampadusa]

Such a lovely and positive message Betty! It's lifted my mood ,so thanks so much!x

[Bettyxxx in reply to Lampadusa]

thats good have a lovely day xxx

[Trickysite]

Am in Warsaw for five days with 3 friends after 18 months since first diagnosis with stage four, usual wibbly wobbly experiences with chemo, 10 hour op, followed by low sodium admission and difficulty with getting settled on Olaparib. Ooh, it is lovely to dip back into normality and laugh so much. Feeling so blessed.

[Bettyxxx in reply to Trickysite]

its nice to forget for a little while i agree xx

[Riverflo]

Thanks so much Diane

Just what I needed. I was feeling a bit sad become I'm at the beach with my grandson, having a lovely time but realising I can't run around with him as in previous years.

But the important thing is, we are here together and enjoyong each others company.

Thanks for sharing.

Martine xxx

[Bettyxxx in reply to Riverflo]

absolutely being here is what counts xx hope your building a lovely sand castle xxx

[0462County]

Such a lovely post.

Love and hugs.

Beth x

[Bettyxxx in reply to 0462County]

same back to you xx

[ZenaJ]

Hi Betty, it all sound idyllic and wonderful, especially the wine and the walking in such a beautiful place. Looking after grandchildren can be tiring and sometimes hazardous depending on their ages. Long may it continue. xx

[Bettyxxx in reply to ZenaJ]

they absolutely exhaust me but i love it 😂😂

[Hidden]

love this! 💕

[Bettyxxx in reply to Hidden]

thanks xx hope you are having a good day too xxx

[delia2]

I love this post! Thank you. You sound so alive and appreciative of everything you have. It really made me happy. xx

[verityann]

Such a lovely post, sounds like you had a perfect day. I'm day 3 post surgery home yesterday and chilling in bed. Just pleased it's over and looking forward to perfect days xx

[Bettyxxx in reply to verityann]

sounds like you have done amazingly to be home so quickly, make sure you get lots of rest xxx

[panfield62]

Hi Diane, Lovely to hear that you are getting on with your life and obviously enjoying your normal everyday things including looking after the grandchildren with their candles (love it) and the ironing, which I have refused to do during all my working life and still do. I wish you well - keep looking after yourself and enjoying life. Gwen Xx

[Emmacrispins]

I was just scrolling through looking for positivity, feeling anxious and overwhelmed as I have my oncology appointment tomorrow following my scan last week showing a likely recurrence.

Your post has reminded me what’s important. Your good day was just the sort of day that I appreciate too - nature, dogs, walks, gorgeous grandchildren.

I’m not sure what’s ahead for me, but your post made me realise that the simplest things are the most important, and that actually I am so very blessed. Thank you x

[Bettyxxx in reply to Emmacrispins]

hi there

Is this your first recurrence? Its very hard but doable i am 9 years since the start of my journey in January and 5 years since my recurrence. No one knows how we will respond and cope with our journey, sometimes its the not knowing thats hard. After your appointment you will have a plan and then you can get on with fighting it again, there is still lots to play for xx good luck let us know how you get on xx

Beat wishes

Diane

[Emmacrispins in reply to Bettyxxx]

Thank you for your reply Diane, I really appreciate it. Yes, this is my first recurrence. My lovely oncologist helped me ‘step back from the edge’ as he put it today. I have a small amount of recurrent disease so we’re watching and waiting for now. Chemo is on the horizon, followed, hopefully by a parp. Like you say, there’s a plan, and we all like a plan don’t we? Your positive post stayed with me all day today, so thank you for sharing, and for your kindness ♥️xxx

[Bettyxxx in reply to Emmacrispins]

anytime and i love that step away from the edge 😂 enjoy a lovely Christmas (with hair which is always good 🙈) put it away in a box to be opened next year xxx

[Emmacrispins in reply to Bettyxxx]

Thank you, Emma xxx

[Bettyxxx]

thank you xx you too and i hope your fatigue is setting today, its been grey and cold here too for the last couple of days and misty, time to put the tree up i think with a little help from the 2 and 4 year old grandchildren wish me luck! 🙈

Lots of love

Diane