Hello everyone. in Regular Stuff
- Nov. 6, 2018, 3:17 a.m.
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I’m writing under the assumption that I may have a few readers left lol.
Yes, it’s been a long time. This isn’t the first time I’ve done this, probably won’t be the last one. The difference is that while not writing, I have been reading and trying to keep up with everyone’s life.
2018 has been a tough year for me. I had to move down to the country and be without my granddaughters. This has been heartbreaking for me. My daughter did get a new job, a fabulous job. The plan was for us to all move back together over the summer.
Well God had other plans. In May of this year, I was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer. Incurable but treatable. I was totally stunned. And yes, I smoke and have since I was a teenager. And while I do believe my cancer is caused by smoking, it’s important to rember that lung cancer can affect any one. Many people who have never picked up a cigarette have been diagnosed. The only requirement to getting lung cancer is is a pair of lungs.
Well I’ve stuck my toe back in the water. I do talk about it on FB but not much. I think I would like to record my journey here. I’ll write again soon. There will be some graphic entries but I promise to put a warning at the beginning of them.
JustSurviveSomehow ⋅ November 06, 2018
Welcome back! I'm sorry that you've had such an unfortunate year, but I hope you can find some solace by sharing your journey here.
QueenSuzu ⋅ November 06, 2018
I haven't written in a long time either or noter but I am reading and hope to get back to writing soon. Best of everything as you deal with the coming days ahead.
Marg ⋅ November 06, 2018
Yes I'm still here too but oh my goodness what awful news! And such a horrible time for you - I can't imagine what it must be like to receive such a diagnosis! Are you living in your own now?
Ann1107 Marg ⋅ November 06, 2018
I stay with my sister and nieces.
Marg Ann1107 ⋅ November 07, 2018
That's good you have family around you - you must miss the grandchildren though!
Anaiss ⋅ November 08, 2018
It's good to see you writing again, but I'm very sorry to hear that it's been such a difficult year for you. I am glad your lung cancer is treatable and I hope you are feeling okay.
Ann1107 Anaiss ⋅ November 09, 2018
It is treatable but unfortunately not curable. I have pain but nothing too severe. It's nice to be writing again.
Ferret Mom ⋅ November 11, 2018
I am so sorry about your cancer diagnosis.
Ann1107 Ferret Mom ⋅ November 11, 2018
thank you.