Not my fault that the insurance compNy paying my income protection during my period of illness had only a particular window to fill out my part and medico's part of form to fill out and return to the company. How DARE this not coincide with today's appointment!
So I need to be careful today I don't shoot my mouth off, but will be clear about the fact that any subsequent forms will be done together with my GP.
I hope whoever I see today (always someone different) will actually address all the various complaints that I discussed with the breast cancer support nurse last week, and not sweep them under the preverbal-not in the mood for that today!
After my appointment I have a birthday lunch with some friends to go to, in celebration of my birthday tomorrow. It's my son's today-can't believe he's 28. It was lovely seeing them last Saturday for lunch, and spending time after lunch with him, Adelle and little Charlotte-the best therapy. How she is growing, and although not yet 2, very forward and understanding of everything. Christmas this year will be a joy for all who celebrate with her. My sister will be arriving from interstate next week, to stay with me for the few days either side if Christmas and new year.
Well it's passed my time-and still I sit-why am I not surprised? Those of you reading this will probably think I'm whinging and feeling sorry for myself: you'd be right, of course, but I reckon I've got good cause to. And having read the blog if a much younger cancer sufferer from across the sea, and having been inspired, encouraged, and feeling less like I need to constantly "keep the pecker up", I feel that actually saying what I feel and not being always optimistic for the sake of it is actually good therapy.
More later!
Oh, how good to see a post from you, Kathleen. Whinge all you like. I too don't see why people dealing with serious illness always have to be relentlessly positive. I know I wasn't.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful birthday and thanks for the lovely photos.