This weekend, the HOTY, Finally Five and I have been to a boatload of parties. Fun! Fun! Fun! I’ve talked with a number of people at these gatherings who were bemoaning the fact that they had to go to “so many parties.” Well, I’m certainly not the person to whom one ought to bemoan about being out and about. I am the person who is thrilled to be at Every. Single. Party. This time last year, I had to decline most if not all invitations courtesy of FBC.
All this said, I still don’t have my social mojo back and continue to be pretty wiped out. I’m consistently told, “This is normal.” I’m finding that it’s just a hard balance when my mind says: “YES I CAN” and my body says: “F-BOMB REST!” The truth of the matter is that I feel like I missed a year of my life and I don’t want to miss anymore. So, onward and upward I go. Except for tonight. The HOTY and I are staying home for a nice, quiet evening. Our dog buzz is already snoring beside me, lulling me to join him.
So, I’ll leave you with some images from our weekend of fun, including cookie baking with Mrs. Claus, who happens to have turned back the clock and shed a few pounds since moving to California. I’m just sayin’…
Celebrate we will, because life is short but sweet for certain.
– Dave Matthews
Oh yeah, the past 12 months have been like the lost year! BC messed with my Christmas last year, and again this year. I'm 10 days out from another surgery and nary a Holiday party has been had.
It's definitely hard to tone down the mind (which thinks it can do it all, all of the time) to match the recovering body (which just wants to lay low and nap!).
PS yea for losing weight! Still working on that too!
-Renn
That FBC is relentless, isn't it? I'm glad that you found a Silver Lining in losing weight. I did as well! The balancing act continues. All my best wishes!
Good girl – I am in the same boat. I missed practically all of Christmas '09 and most of '10 – so this year I am determined that it's going to be bloody wonderful. Am cooking for 7 on Christmas day in a kitchen the size of a cupboard – Lord above – it's going to be brilliant!!
Thanks for your comment, Alison. Your dinner is going to be amazing! Enjoy every minute!
Why am I so stupidly sensitive during this cancer journey? Every little thing can hurt my feelings at any given time especially on Sundays. I go to church almost every Sunday with tears. My silver lining should be thick and rich and some days I just don't see it. Why?
There is absolutely NOTHING stupid about your sensitivity, JoAnn. The sensitivity is courtesy of an awful diagnosis and incredibly strong and disruptive medications. I have had it as well. And it's so F-bomb hard! Please be kind and patient with yourself. This is an incredibly difficult time that last for a ridiculously long time. You are not alone!
Oh my gosh!! Such a sweet post in so many ways!! A lifetime in one day!
Cheery Cheers!
Kim
As always, thanks Kim!
I LOVE BUZZ!!! His sweet mug made my morning. Happy Holidays!!
Thanks, Colette. I love him too!
Those little hands are so incredibly cute…
Thanks, Mimi!