Thursday, August 24, 2023

Another Two Months ...

Hello and good morning

Well it's just a short post to update you and to once again thank you for yet more cards received.

I finally finished my 3 week course of radiotherapy last week...YAY!!
I'm feeling okay but as to be expected, I tire easily. I have been told to expect the worse of the symptoms to affect me 10 - 14 days after treatment but I'm staying optimistic. Come Christmas I should be well on the way to being back to 'me' and putting this past year behind me.

I've still kept busy when I can though I don't have any paintings to share with you just now as painting has taken a back seat for awhile but I do have a photo of me leaving radiotherapy behind, with Mikey and a dear friend who has been with me every step of the way...




I'm sending hugs and love and grateful thanks for sticking with me.

~ Ros ~

10 comments:

Barbara said...

So good to have your news and to actually SEE you! And what a wonderful friend you have there. Focus your energy on what makes you feel good - and if you (unsurprsingly) look forward to putting this year behind you, look forward to the snowdrops, the crosuses, the daffodils and all the wonderful spring flowers!
Much love!

Pat said...

So pleased to hear you have finished your radiotherapy treatment Ros, and can understand that your energy levels are low..just let's keep our finger's crossed that the any after effects will not be bad and it's onwards and upwards as they say. A lovely photo of you with Mikey and your friend. It's good to have friends and family to support you. Take care. Pat x

Diane said...

Well, hello there, nice to 'see' and 'hear' from you again! I am glad you are on the road to recovery and can put all this behind you! It's been a busy and hot summer here, we sold the lake house after having it for 19 years, it was time and it certainly has been nice to be home, we had a lot of work to do here that was needed so we have been getting that done all summer and all but new carpet for the bedroom have pretty much accomplished it all!! You take care my friend and you are looking FABULOUS, hugs and prayers to you and your family!!!

Greta said...

So love seeing this picture! Hurrah for finishing radiation! Take care of yourself, dear friend. Just sent you a card, finally. Hope it brightens your day. Big hugs, Greta

HilaryJane said...

Hi Ros, thanks for letting us know how it's going for you. It is funny as I was just thinking about you today and hoping that I hadn't missed a post and here you are. I am so glad that the radiotherapy is now finished, I hope the side effects don't hit too hard. Good luck with everything xx

Christine Alexander said...

So glad your RT treatment is now over and life should be back to normal in a few months. I've missed seeing your wonderful watercolours and am looking forward to seeing them again when you are feeling up to it. Art therapy is a wonderful thing ♥

Loll said...

So happy you are finished your radiation treatments. I hope you feel better every day, my friend! Take care of yourself. Love, Loll

Leslie Miller said...

Hooray for leaving radiotherapy behind! It's good to see you and your beautiful smile. Do stay optimistic and enjoy whatever makes you happy. You've been on top of this all the way and I have confidence you'll feel much better soon. Sending hugs!

Bonnie said...

I'm so glad you are through with the radiation treatments and hope you feel stronger and more energetic each day, my friend! Sending prayers for a complete recovery.

Robyn Oliver said...

The hard part is over, now just rest and recover... none of it's nice, but be positive Ros and look forward to seeing some of your fabulous work soon, huge hugs Robyn