I would (this is Sam by the way) just like to say how truly overwhelmed I am by all of your support and that I truly appreciate it. All your comments are so lovely and really do help me. I’m so lucky to have some wonderful family and friends and the lovely comments definitely are helping. It makes me and Rich feel like we’re not battling this alone. I don’t like writing on the blog as I’m nowhere near as articulate or funny as my wonderful husband (who I really couldn’t do this without). He truly is my rock and he makes everything seem like less of a struggle.
Both Maddy and Harry have struggled with me being bald. They both cried when they first saw me, but are ok now as long as I wear something on my head. Rosie and Charlie really couldn’t give a monkey’s but that’s just an age thing I guess. The kids certainly bring normality to the table (especially the little ones) and you just have to get on with it because they don’t understand what’s happening.
I’m really struggling today. I had a fairly good day yesterday but didn’t really rest so I think I’m paying for it today. I’m feeling very tired, emotional, my joints are all aching from the injection to boost my bone marrow and I’m slightly away with the fairies, but not in a happy way (if that makes sense). I thought maybe writing this down might help get out some of the emotion I’ve got bottled up. You never know, it might work wonders. I’m not one for moaning and I hate feeling this way but I suppose in this situation you’ve got to take the rough with the smooth.
I’ll let you know when I find the smooth 😉
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Bless you Sam. I feel I can barely comment as I can never find the right words but I follow the blog with interest and think of you often. The positivity shown by you and Rich from the beginning has truly been an inspiration. Much love to you both x x x
Awwwwwwww my little honeypot, so brave of you to write your feelings down. We all love you both xxxxxxxxxxxx
Ahh bless you Sam, can only imagine how hard all this is, not only feeling poorly but also the emotional roller coaster you must be on. I’m sure there will be days that are harder than others, your being so strong. This blog is really letting us see what you are having to go through and for that I think you are amazing. Lots of love xx
Oh Sam, you poor thing, I really feel for you. Like you said, the kids bring that sense of normality but you also have concern for how they are dealing with all of this too. Feeling that poorly must be so hard when you have small children. Hope the pills start to work and you don’t feel this rough for too long. You really are amazing, big hugs to you lovely lady xx
Can’t imagine how your feeling Sam, I follow your blog & think about you & your family all the time, you have both shown such inspiration & positivity from the start both Amazing! And it’s great to write your feelings down Sam your allowed to feel emotional with what your going through. Keep doing what your doing your doing a great job, love & Healing to you all at this not so nice time, xxxxxx
The remarkable thing abiut you and rich is the courage and determination you both have…. NOT Once have you ever moaned and going through this and having four children loosing a pet having other pets that need walking holding down a job !!!! Phew !!!! Hooe tomorrow is a better day sweetheart.. Love and hugs. Xxxxx
I don’t think i know you Sam, but i’ve known Rich through College for a few years. I just think that reading back on this blog you have both been so open and honest, and brave and loving, and supportive to each other, and positive and clear. This time last year I was in a very dark and hopeless place and I’m in a much better place now. I hope that you guys will be saying similar this time next year; never give up hope and keep battling, and whatever happens always remember that everything will be alright…