Staying positive
Sometimes I find it very hard to be as optimistic as I would like to be. Generally we are full of hope, but there are times when you just don't feel sunny. This has been a wet weekend all round as my eyes have synchronised with the weather.
I have to stay positive, for Quent and for Oakley - and for my contact lenses.
What helps? (And hopefully will help you too)
1. Whilst there isn't (yet) a cure, Quent is younger than average, physically fitter than average and mentally as strong as anyone. Plus he has a lot to live for. Plus his lung speckles are small. All of these give us realistic hope that he will be at the best end of the spectrum.
2. Treats. This evening, we have booked a few days away the week after next, in between District Nurse visits. South of France here we come. We booked it on lastminute.com dynamic packaging (flight + hotel) and it was a total bargain.
3. You. Please keep the comments coming. They ALL help. Short, long, funny, serious, cancer related or unrelated news.
As Quent's aunt said (I think of it often and it helps) "Your job is to be strong". And every job has its tough moments. Here's to a good day in the "office" tomorrow.
I have to stay positive, for Quent and for Oakley - and for my contact lenses.
What helps? (And hopefully will help you too)
1. Whilst there isn't (yet) a cure, Quent is younger than average, physically fitter than average and mentally as strong as anyone. Plus he has a lot to live for. Plus his lung speckles are small. All of these give us realistic hope that he will be at the best end of the spectrum.
2. Treats. This evening, we have booked a few days away the week after next, in between District Nurse visits. South of France here we come. We booked it on lastminute.com dynamic packaging (flight + hotel) and it was a total bargain.
3. You. Please keep the comments coming. They ALL help. Short, long, funny, serious, cancer related or unrelated news.
As Quent's aunt said (I think of it often and it helps) "Your job is to be strong". And every job has its tough moments. Here's to a good day in the "office" tomorrow.
posted by Helen at 11/26/2006 10:51:00 pm
8 Comments:
Hello H, Q & O,
The South of France sounds like a cracking idea.. and isn't the mediterranean diet supposed to be terribly healthy? red wine, tomatoes, steak etc etc (mmm, making me feel hungry as I type and it's only half eleven!). Already wishing you sun for two weeks time,
Love Alison
oh, by the way, that last message was from alison h (I forget how many alisons there are in this world!)
I passed on the latest news to Bograts on Thursday. They are all wishing you well. Keep looking on the bright side and enjoy your trip to France.
Geoff
Hi
Have I got the recipe for you - A healthy Christmas pud! No wheat, no sugar, no suet and it tastes delicious! Far better than a regular pud in my view.Plus a healthy stuffing recipe and so it goes on.
Copies wil be waiting on your return from France. Now Chiswick High Road does spelt croissants, I'm not so sure about France though!?
Enjoy and indulge.
Love Jo
xx
This bit's for Helen.... Helen, if you can still remember to promote Lastminute.com dynamic packaging through your darker moments, then things aren't as bad as they may first appear! Keep strong in the "office" and remember to step outside and rely on your friends' shoulders when it gets a bit much. We're all rooting for you, Quent and Oakley.
Take care the Webbs and look forward to seeing you again soon. Have a fab holiday in the mean time!
Lots of love Anita & Jonathan xx
Hi to all three of you again from bushfire season in Sydney! Just popping back in to say we are all thinking of you over here. I check the blog every few days (never thought I'd know what a 'blog' was!)to see how things are going with you. There's that old saying that you never get dealt more than you can deal with which I have always thought was a load of bo***cks! However you are one strong woman Helen so maybe there is some truth in it after all. All our love and best thoughts. Hilary, Stephen, Charlie & Emily
I found an interesting quote online the other day from Marcus Aurelius (not sure who he is, but the name rings a bell).
"You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength."
Holiday sounds like a great idea, will do you so much good. Don't give up on the Holland & Barrett approach completely....You've already proved what great diet can do for your immune system (and god forbid I read those 4 chapters to no avail.....)
Catch up soon
Helen
xxxxx
Post a Comment
<< Home