Prayer of Gratitude
November 3, 2009 7:36pm
Prayer of Gratitude...Gracious God, in the busy-ness of my day, I sometimes forget to stop to thank you for all that is good in my life. My blessings …
CoogeeMum
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About Me
CoogeeMum
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About Me
Ex Navy, always changing course and staying happy on the detours in life. Embracing new adventures. Staying sober and fit one day at a time. Family Motto "Nothing is Difficult to the Brave and Faithful" Value Truth in Friendship. I'll be honest with you and you be honest with me. I'll lean on you, you lean on me and we'll be okay yeah.
Ex Navy, always changing course and staying happy on the detours in life. Embracing new adventures. Staying sober and fit one day at a time. Family Motto "Nothing is Difficult to the Brave and Faithful" Value Truth in Friendship. I'll be honest with you and you be honest with me. I'll lean on you, you lean on me and we'll be okay yeah.
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Interests
MY FAMILY, Martial Arts (1st Dan TaeKwonDo), Muay Thai, Kali sticks, Aussie Rules Football, camping (in a tent). Water sports. Sitting in the backyard looking at the stars. Good coffee with a friend. Volunteer official with athletics and swimming (for the kids). Adventure, adventure and more adventure.
MY FAMILY, Martial Arts (1st Dan TaeKwonDo), Muay Thai, Kali sticks, Aussie Rules Football, camping (in
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October 7, 2009 2:11am
"Today is a new day, free of stress or anxiety, free of conflicts or concerns. And I am free to choose what I want it to be. I greet this …
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Ray of Sunshine
Good day---Glad you made the decision to stay.
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Thanks so much, have found alot if support here already, so looking forward to sharing my journey...
Moment of Peace
Very nice today Coogee- sunny, clear, breezy, and perfect. I destroyed 3 out of 4 people on the ride- HeeHee!
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yay!! YOu have so brightened my day by sending me a hug this morning. :) That's cousin Eddie from National Lampoons Vacation movies. That particular one is from Christmas Vacation. Remember?? :)
Little Love
and not so little
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Support Groups
Close Colon Cancer
Stage: IIIB (T3-4, N1, M0)Diagnosed with colorectal cancer Mar08. Had high anterior resection of the colon. Good news they got all the visible cancer, bad news it spread to the muscle and lymph node. 8 months chemo, finished Dec08. In remission. Hadn't drank or smoked for 10 years, and exercised 2hrs every day before diagnosed with colon cancer. Nutrition was excellent and no odd bowel movements. Friend was dying and urged me to have a colonoscopy, so I did. Feeling great now, back training martial arts 5 days a week.
Treatments
- 5-FU Working / Worked
- Makes you feel blah, but it passes.
- Chemotherapy Working / Worked
- Side-effects were minimal up until chemo no.10 when neuropathy kicked in and I have numb fingers and toes and have pins and needles in my feet. Nausea drugs help, but always have a sick feeling. Head in bowl a bit. They will pass. Reflux on weekend following chemo. Not tired as I've stayed active, but got very tired towards the last few treatments.
- Oxaliplatin Working / Worked
- Mild side-effects during chemo. Couldn't drink/touch cold items for 5 days following Oxy. Neuropathy kicked in last treatment, and got worse 4 weeks post chemo. No feeling hands/feet due to nerve damage. Can function okay though, drop things now and then and can't grip anything too well. Some muscle slowness with overuse of hands. Feet feel like sandpaper stuck in snow. Sometimes lose balance, but that can be comical more than anything, probably because I'm sober.
- Surgery Working / Worked
- 5cm cancer growth removed from high anterior colon. No stoma bag. Quite painful, Morphine for 1 week, and 12 days in hospital. Cancer spread to lymph node and muscle, so adjuvant chemo. All visible cancer removed.
Close Alcoholism
Had a pretty unhappy childhood. Mum died from chronic alcoholism, and I masked my grief and continued the vicious cycle until I woke up one morning and saw my Mum in the mirror, but it was me. Placed myself in Rehab, went to AA and have been sober 10 years on 23May.
Treatments
- 12 Step Program Working / Worked
- Enjoyed this experience which gave me self awareness and I continue to work the steps in my sobriety.
- AA Meetings Working / Worked
- Best thing I ever did. My GOD (Group Of Drunks) gave me my 1st reality check and I came to realise I wasn't alone and help was available.
- Willpower Working / Worked
- I had to want and commit to recovery. But for the Grace of God...
Open Brain / CNS Tumors
Type: OtherIn about 86, developed prolactinaemia. Discovered Pituitary tumour and continued to have it monitored until 94 when it doubled in size. Had tumour removed transphenoidally. Prior had numerous hormonal problems, one being no children. Fell pregnant two months after surgery and have a beautiful daughter. Developed 'empty fossa' syndrome as a result.
Treatments
- Surgery, Brain Working / Worked
- Felt like a chipmunk after surgery, but it was a good result. 7 days in hospital, and recovered quickly.
Open Back Pain
Shattered lower vertebrae. Had sciatica down left leg, developed to a crippling stage. Surgery followed (Lumbar laminectomy) and was 75% invalid. Nope, wasn't going to accept that, so underwent intensive physio, aqua rehab and acupuncture. Set goals for myself. Took control, and got active. Worked it hard, and achieved black belt in TaeKwonDo 8 years post surgery. Miracles happen, if your mind allows.
Treatments
- Acupuncture Working / Worked
- following physio
- Physical Therapy Somewhat Helpful
- twice a week for two years.
- Stretching Working / Worked
- daily.
