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| Ingeborg Helmersen |
I have noticed in the past that many folks being treated for any variety of cancers commence upon a journey that remains virtually self-focused and eventually leads to a defeatist attitude, though verbally they display 'high hopes' for wellness - one can visually see the plastic-like emotions behind their fading hope the same as one can observe the false happiness of a salesperson.
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| Anne Ousland |
Personally,
I kept working every day and writing on my fiction stories when possible. Now I
will embark on a journey of total internal remodeling project (see pics of our
new small home) during the waning away of the side effects of treatment.
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| Bertha Torbjoernsen |
I
do know that years of treatment will (can wear one down - just this one year
was more than enough for me. One becomes extremely tired of not sleeping more
than an hour at a time throughout the nights, going every day for radiation
treatments, having your 'malady' in front of your eyes instead of on the
pathway behind you, etc.
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| Rasmus Strømme |
But...
my point is... make an attempt to find something to focus on. Maybe a hobby,
taking up line-dancing, book binding, music, drama... anything to enjoy life,
whether you have a few months or dozens of years ahead.
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| Rasmus Strømme |
Until
next time... have a wonderful Holiday Season and end of year 2012!
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| Photo by me |
The paintings are from the early 1900s and onward and by various artists – the first painting was created by my wife’s grandmother. The home in the foreground (right side) is our newly purchased home.
