As any of my followers may (or may not) have noticed, I took a bit of a break from the blog while I spent some time taking care of my health. Quick update for those who have been following, and so wonderfully supporting me, along my journey with that over the last few months …
The first surgery to remove a tumour on the outside of my head over my left ear was mostly successful. There will be another surgery to come as not all of it could be removed in the first go, but that won’t be for a while yet. And, due to the nature of this type of skin cancer, it will return so more procedures will be needed in the long term. Need to monitor current healing and see if/how the tumour grows over the next little while before second surgery is done. Wound did get a bit infected but was able to be taken care of quickly. Skin has healed over but due to depth of it (3/4 inch) will still take a couple of months for full healing when all of several layers of new skin have grown in. Couple of biopsies done on the spots, no results in yet. If malignant, will be treated ASAP. If not, will just require regular checking and monitoring for changes. So overall, doing well with the skin cancer stuff and again, thanks for all of your support on this sudden detour I had to take in my life journey.
And now I’m back!!!
Good thing I signed up for the Blogging 201 course which started today. Got the emails to launch that yesterday and said aloud to myself ‘oh yeah, I’ve gotta get back to my blog!’.
Today my health is okay. My family is awesome (as always). Work is fine. And I’m going to spend some time taking along the side of the road to its next stage of evolution. And all was well with the world.
In response to today’s Daily Prompt – No Cliffhangers:
Write a post about the topic of your choice, in whatever style you want, but make sure to end it with “…and all was well with the world.”
Marianne, I did notice, wondered at the back of my mind and hoped all was well in your world. Happy to have you back! Thank you for sharing your experience. I did buy two new hats this summer 😉
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Aw thanks Kelly, sometimes it is good to be missed. 🙂 And thanks for the welcome back too of course. So you bought 2 hats this summer eh? That’s terrific! I’m at 3 now I think, the first one, a random baseball cap for whenever, and I even bought a fall one. Gonna get me that collection rolling somehow! Have a happy day … Marianne
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Short. Sweet. And good advice, all, Marianne, and congratulations on your successful surgery as well as your positive attitude. http://judydykstrabrown.com/2015/09/14/its-not-all-about-us/
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Thanks so much Judy. In my mind, there’s only one type of attitude to have with this yucky cancer stuff and that’s a positive one. Any other will only interfere with the battle and healing and heck, aren’t any of the fun a positive one is! Have a happy day … Marianne
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I have heard so many say the same thing–but it takes a courage I applaud you for.
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I sure hope that your health is still holding up Marianne! Many blessings to you for all you’ve been through
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Thanks so much LaTasha. Blessings to you and yours as well. Hope you have a happy day … Marianne
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Good to know you are doing well, Marianne.
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Thanks Ranu … I find it good to know too! 🙂 Marianne
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Sending good thoughts for a speedy recovery and NO MORE CANCER!
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Thanks tons and AGREED!!! 🙂 Marianne
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Wishing you the best Marianne! 😙😙😙😙😙
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Thank you sooo much Natascha! Wishes like that can only help I’m sure of it! Marianne
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My mom had a battle with cancer too. Her positive attitude and sense of humour helped her through it even though she was afraid. Xxxx
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I’m finding the same for sure. I remember someone telling me years ago this and it has really started to mean something to me now … a skunk and a rabbit come to your door looking for food, you choose to feed one and it keeps coming back, the one you don’t feed eventually goes away. The skunk and the rabbit are my thoughts – I try not to feed the skunk so stinky thoughts go away, but try to feed the bouncy happy ones so they keep coming back. It works, when I work it that is! Marianne
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Brilliant! I love it! 👍👍👍
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Greetings!
You positive approach to your present condition and to life as a whole would help you to rise above your feelings and exercise faith in God for your salvation and healing. There are some things that are beyond man’s reach. But with God, all things are possible, if you only believe.
It would be good if you take a moment of your time each day and talk to God your heavenly Father, who hears and answers prayers, that is, if you have not been doing so. My prayers go with you, in Jesus ‘ name. May God richly bless you. Peace.
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Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to leave a note. Hope you’re having a happy day … Marianne
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