Good morning friends
First of all I want to say a huge thank you for all the cards, messages, prayers and well wishes I have been delighted to have received. I am overwhelmed with your kindness and caring thoughts. I wished I could write to each of you personally but this will have to suffice for now.
Cancer is a lonely road with friends and family all having to stay on the sidelines urging you on and I have the best- Yesterday I got the best news ever... I beat it! In all the weeks I have been seeing my consultant, this was the first time the news was good and it couldn't have been better.
My blog has always been my journal .. I've never been afraid to share the good the bad and the ugly and who knows, maybe someone reads something that they can relate to and it helps.
So these past 2 months have been very rough and my journey is far from over having had to undergo a double mastectomy and node removal but I can see a light at the end of a dark tunnel. The NHS have been incredible and I am forever in their debt.
On the 26th May I underwent surgery and came home later that evening with nothing more than a packet of paracetomol... I know a lot of people gasped at that. There is nothing like your own home, so I was very happy to climb into my own bed.
Everything went well with the surgery but I have been plagued with painful seromas so I go back 2/3 times a week whenever I feel the need and they drain me. Once these have subsided I will start a course of radiotherapy, 5 days a week for 3 weeks as a preventative measure and I will stay on the hormone tablets for at least 5 years... Even saying that sounds good. The healing will take a long while and I have to be patient but at least I have something a little stronger than paracetomol to help me.
I have still managed to do some sewing and painting, though I didn't get to photograph them but I did find 2 that you hadn't seen
This was for our Cornish cousins and they loved it
And this was for a friend of a friend who also had to have an operation.
We are enjoying a lovely summer here which is always a bonus.
I hope you are all well and life is being kind to you.
I'm not sure when I will drop by again, but till then I send my love and thanks
~ Ros ~
12 comments:
OMG my friend, how did I miss that you had breast cancer, I am so very very sorry, I feel terrible that I now just read it, my head must of been stuck in the sand! Am so glad to hear that you got thru it though and are doing well, both my Mom and my sister both had it too so I carefully watch and have yearly mammo's . You certainly have been dealt a lot these last few years but have hung in there strong, I applaud you for that! Your paintings are beautiful and I still and will always have the painted card you sent me and will always treasure it!! Only good thoughts and prayers for you coming your way or across the pond as they say. BIG hugs to you my friend now and always!!
Glad you have had your surgery and are beginning to recover from that and hope that your recovery continues well Ros. You have obviously had a very hard time and when you reach the lowest point the only way is up! Keep your chin up and keep producing these wonderful works of art..you are so talented and these are both absolutely gorgeous and I love the words too. Both recipients will keep these I'm sure, and if one of these were mine I would frame and place it where I could look at it on a regular basis...very uplifting and atmospheric! x
Oh Ros, you have been through so much and my heart hurts right along with you, but so glad to hear that things are finally looking up and that you can stomp on that ugly "c" word now!! I will continue to pray for healing and peace of mind as you finish treatments, and also patience...sometimes that can be the hardest of all!! Take good care of yourself and know that we are all thinking of you here in blogland! Hugs. :0)
P.S. Your 2 cards are BEAUTIFUL as always!!
Receiving a good report is the BEST news! I'm so happy for you Ros. Take care and rest up, my sweet friend. And thank you for sharing more of your uplifting artwork ... we are all so lucky to see it. Love, Loll
It's been a hard road and I thank you for sharing the good news about your recovery as you've been on my mind. The sentiment on the second card is you, for sure. What beautiful pieces of art today. It's been a pleasure to see your progress from the beginning. My Mom was an artist and she said one of the most difficult things to get right is the movement of the ocean, whether fierce or gentle. Yours looks so incredibly real. I'm in awe. Keep staying strong, Ros. Sending hugs.
Thank you for sharing the good news! Your strength shines through and it has brought you so very far already - I know you will be able to face anything that still awaits you. Enjoy the summer and whatever crafts you are up to, all of the creations that you share are a gift to see! Much love!
A huge, huge, huge soft hug Ros, that's just wonderful news... stay with your fabulous painting, cards and sewing, positives each day. Your cards today are sooo meaningful. Relax, take care, Robyn
Yes we all recover faster at home, finally the health care system has realized this ♥
As a retired Radiotherapy Radiographer I know your cancer clinic will take good care of you and put you on the road to recovery, I will be sending lots of Radiation thoughts to you when you begin your treatment.
Take care Christine
So very pleased to see some more of your wonderful talent Ros....and also very pleased to hear that you have good news on the health front and I wish you all the best on the next stage of your recovery. Hugs xx
Dear Ros,
I'm so happy to hear that the surgery has gone well and the news is the best kind of news. You've had more than your fair share of things to deal with these last years and deserve only the best from now on. The paintings are just lovely and I'm glad you can still escape to another world when you sit with your brush and create such atmospheric beauties. The first picture in particular takes my breath away! I can just imagine setting off on that yacht in calm seas with only a little spray and seabirds calling to me. Bliss! And the sentiment is perfect.
Take it easy and keep on keeping on!
Big hugs,
Carol xxx
Such beautiful little paintings that me me wish I was at the beach! I'm so sorry you have had to go through this but I'm glad that you are on the backend and will have good news from now on. Be kind to yourself and feel better each day. XOXO
Hello Ros, I am sat at my desk trying to catch up with a few things and I realise that I missed this post from you. It is now over a month since you posted it, so I hope your recovery is going smoothly and you have moved onto the next phase of your treatment. I am glad you had good news re the cancer and hope that you have been able to use your painting to help you relax. Sorry for my failure to come by earlier. Your paintings are stunning, as always xx
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