The real use for Toy Boxes, who knew?!
Tuesday, 12 May 2015
The C Word
I just watched the eagerly anticipated programme on BBC1 - The C Word - for anyone who isn't familiar, it was a one-off drama feature, Sheridan Smith and Paul Nicholls. About the nightmare that is breast cancer - "A story of life, love and cancer based on Lisa Lynch's candid book and blog about her experiences" as quoted by the BBC.
My step mum was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer two years ago and it also spread to her nimpnoids, which she then had removed. Looking back it was all a bit of a blur, nothing prepares you as a family for the battle against cancer. I do remember seeing her in a totally different light, she wasn't her usual strong, outgoing and bright self that she once was. Everything we knew changed pretty much over night.
I can only speak for myself here, I found it hard to know what to say allot of the time, I didn't know if we should carry on as normal? Do I shower her with attention or do I give her space? I had no idea how I was supposed to be.
She lost all of her hair, very quickly. Again, nothing prepares you for seeing someone you have known for a long time, all of a sudden with no hair. When it started falling out she made the courageous decision to shave it all off, so she could remain in control. For me, what surprised me most was how quickly everyone just adapts, you just get used to them with no hair.
The chemo was a bitch, in her words. It knocked the life out of her, she suddenly become a weak, frail and negative person. It was hard to see but a thousand times harder for her to go through.
She did however recover, thank goodness. She magically bounced back to the person we all knew, she fought it hard and I'm extremely proud of her. I'm not sure I could of got through it so dignified and courageously.
Emma was a healthy 37 year old, marathon runner, fitness fanatic with no family history. She just found a lump one day and that's when her nightmare began. I cant begin to emphasize how important it is to check yourself and to go for smears regularly, time and early diagnose can make such a big difference.
I count my lucky star's everyday for my health, because without it you haven't got allot. Life is precious, unpredictable and unfair.
Cancer makes no allowances for anyone.
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It was heart wrenching.
It was shocking.
and it was so very relatable.
My step mum was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer two years ago and it also spread to her nimpnoids, which she then had removed. Looking back it was all a bit of a blur, nothing prepares you as a family for the battle against cancer. I do remember seeing her in a totally different light, she wasn't her usual strong, outgoing and bright self that she once was. Everything we knew changed pretty much over night.
I can only speak for myself here, I found it hard to know what to say allot of the time, I didn't know if we should carry on as normal? Do I shower her with attention or do I give her space? I had no idea how I was supposed to be.
She lost all of her hair, very quickly. Again, nothing prepares you for seeing someone you have known for a long time, all of a sudden with no hair. When it started falling out she made the courageous decision to shave it all off, so she could remain in control. For me, what surprised me most was how quickly everyone just adapts, you just get used to them with no hair.
The chemo was a bitch, in her words. It knocked the life out of her, she suddenly become a weak, frail and negative person. It was hard to see but a thousand times harder for her to go through.
She did however recover, thank goodness. She magically bounced back to the person we all knew, she fought it hard and I'm extremely proud of her. I'm not sure I could of got through it so dignified and courageously.
Emma was a healthy 37 year old, marathon runner, fitness fanatic with no family history. She just found a lump one day and that's when her nightmare began. I cant begin to emphasize how important it is to check yourself and to go for smears regularly, time and early diagnose can make such a big difference.
My step mum - Emma with my daughter back in 2012.
I count my lucky star's everyday for my health, because without it you haven't got allot. Life is precious, unpredictable and unfair.
Cancer makes no allowances for anyone.
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Friday, 8 May 2015
#LittleLoves
Week commencing 4th May.
This week I've had lots of motivation and sleep - Yayyyy! I'm pretty pleased with myself, I attended 3 exercise classes, I got my blog organised again and got on top of the housework, go me! I also managed to fit this little lot in...
This week I've had lots of motivation and sleep - Yayyyy! I'm pretty pleased with myself, I attended 3 exercise classes, I got my blog organised again and got on top of the housework, go me! I also managed to fit this little lot in...
Read:
Jill Mansell - The one you really want
Watched:
Pitched Perfect (for the second time) due to my partner not seeing it the first time round, he also enjoyed it. win win.
I love this film, I'm eagerly awaiting the second one.
I rented it from sky box office for £3 bargain.
I love this film, I'm eagerly awaiting the second one.
I rented it from sky box office for £3 bargain.
Wore:
The exercise gear has been out in full force this week, I'm rocking the
purple Nikes.
Heard:
Pitch Perfect soundtrack downloaded from iTunes,
I've been driving everyone in my house crazy playing this at top volume, attempting to sing along whilst doing the washing up.
Especially the above song :)
Its so cheesy but its hard to not get involved.
Especially the above song :)
Its so cheesy but its hard to not get involved.
Made:
3 ingredient cookies *Dairy-free*Wheat-free*Gluten-free*Soya-free*
which I came across on the Facebook page of:
Living with cows milk protein allergy
Admittedly my kids weren't impressed, I'm crap at all things cooking related. I think my down fall this time was due to them not being cooked for long enough, better luck next time. Maybe!
which I came across on the Facebook page of:
Living with cows milk protein allergy
Admittedly my kids weren't impressed, I'm crap at all things cooking related. I think my down fall this time was due to them not being cooked for long enough, better luck next time. Maybe!
and lastly:
Best quote ever, its good to be reminded of this sometimes.
Thursday, 7 May 2015
#ThankfulThursday
My thankful Thursday is dedicated to my local Tesco store
for their new free-from range which includes, these dairy free ice-creams.
Here is my son enjoying his first ever ice-cream :)
to say he loved it would be an understatement.
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