Day Seventeen

Had a bad night last night, ribs are hurting down the left side so found it uncomfortable to sleep. Spent today doing as little as possible and right now, I am not hurting too much at all. I really do notice the difference when I over exert that left arm and when I rest it. When I was waiting for my scan yesterday evening, there was another lady there who had bowel cancer. She had the tumour removed but then they discovered that it has spread to her liver. She was so brave talking about it. She told me one of her friends had breast cancer four years ago, a worse case than mine, and she is still around. It does help lift your heart a little. I have so much to live for, I know that, and keeping positive really does help. Having people who love you helps more. I do feel protected and not alone at all, I am very lucky. What this has taught me is to cherish every moment, remember the little things that make you feel happy and to grab each day. Carpe dentum - seize the teeth, as Mrs Doubtfire would say!