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Missing in action

Thursday, March 08, 2012

I've been missing in action. It's kind of complicated.

I had another biopsy, this time they surgically removed a lymph node. It all ended well. Nothing really changed and it just proved what they thought all along ... I have cancer ... Again. The last biopsy helped them sub-type it. I'm ok with the diagnosis now. My life is good. With this type of cancer I have options. Somehow I feel more in control and I feel like God really has my back ... So to speak!

I started my new job. I have so much to learn. It's been 3 years since I worked full time. I'm exhausted by the time I get home.

Life is hectic. I need to watch how stressed I get. I'm trying to use the tools that I've learned over the last few years to deal with it ... Breathing, yoga, walking, etc

And then there's the house. I finally decided to hire a cleaning lady to come weekly.. I only have so much energy and I want the weekends to be mine.

I'm having trouble planning meals. We have fallen into the habit of eating at restaurants again, almost nightly. I need to work on this.

I have turned off Spark notifications because it was stressing me out. I haven't been able to keep up with all my email, etc.

The issue is this ... by 6 or 7 pm I'm ready for bed.

Today was two weeks at my new job ... Hopefully it will get easier real soon as I grow used to the new structure.

Anyway ... It's 7:30 ... Night all.

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EJOY-EVELYN 6/20/2012 10:26AM

    Welcome back! You are wise to rely on your faith as an active part of your goal setting. Life is meant to be enjoyed fully and God would like us to have the good life in abundance. You've come a long way and are on the road to success -- giving you have the blessings and rewards from the Creator himself to help make this life rich. Build up your strength and diligence to a working action plan that brings you to achieving the goals you desire.

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CHATTIEGIRL 4/12/2012 9:19PM

    Hi Praticia;

I had a cleaning lady once a month and just let her go because the money is getting tight. I hope you keep going and working because you are a strong gal. It seems when we take on cancer it doesn't want to leave us alone but I am glad it is a kind you can handle. My prays will be with you always. I go back to the Dr. April 26th and something will have to be talked about. I hope the blood test will answer some questions. Take care of yourself and stay strong. God bless you always.

Your friend,

Joyce

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CATHY1970-1 3/12/2012 11:04AM

    Find what works for you and go with it!!

Good luck!

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LADYGLAMOUR 3/11/2012 1:37AM

  So good to get an update from you - we're all rooting for you hun!
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MOM2ACAT 3/9/2012 3:37PM

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BILL60 3/9/2012 9:33AM

    Hang in there!!

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BUGGYS 3/9/2012 7:21AM

    The less stress, the better at controlling your cancer. Happy to hear about the new job and the stresses you are feeling now about the work load will even out over time. Managing stress is a huge factor in our every days lives...it influences our eating, how we interact with people and how we live every day. I know you'll be able to learn how to deal with it, Pat!!! emoticon

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REJ7777 3/9/2012 7:18AM

    It's great to have news! Working full-time is challenging and energy-consuming. I think that you were smart to hire a cleaning lady. It's an investment. You need the time and energy to take care of yourself. And I agree, God has your back covered. Fare well, my friend!

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NEW-CAZ 3/9/2012 3:00AM

    So good to hear from you Pat and congrats on the job.
It'll take a while to establish a new routine, it'll get easier.
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GOING-STRONG 3/8/2012 11:19PM

    So nice to hear from you my friend. You are awesome with your attitude and certainly have a lot on your plate right now. (hee hee don't mean that literally!) Take it one day at a time and don't stress out about eating your meals out. As you get more comfortable with your new job you will have more emotional energy and be able to deal with meal planning. Hugs to you, Rhonda

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LLTS01 3/8/2012 9:38PM

    It will get easier. Just give yourself time to get into a new routine. And then you will start planning on the weekends to avoid the additional stress during the week.

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ALIHIKES 3/8/2012 9:11PM

    Best wishes to you in your new job, and for making the best choices for your health. Enjoy the sleep -- your body is telling you it needs the sleep!

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_RAMONA 3/8/2012 9:11PM

    Dear Patricia, don't worry about here... just glad to know you're reasonably alright... clearly you're on very steep learning/adjustment curve on so many fronts! I hope there's some fun in it all... it's the best cure for stress.

Good idea about the cleaning lady... and good for you for asking for help where you can... I know that's hard for you.

Until later... May today and every day continue to bring to you a ridiculous abundance of whatever you need. May all your concerns, struggles, anxieties and fears fall like ashes as you rise on eagle's wings, SOARING above all that would hinder you along this tremendous adventure of being and becoming all you are created to be. May the grace of God simply "overtake" you moment by moment. May the joy and victory of the risen Lord be yours in a very personal way... may you always be overwhelmed by the grace of God, rather than by the cares of life!

{{{{{{{{{ HUGS }}}}}}}}}
Ramona

P.S. Instead of letting 'here' add to your stress, just update your feed once a week... at the very least we'll know you're alive and able to type! :)

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