General Update Me , Husband and Sister
Morning , I am sitting at my computer with my coffee , Ellsworth kitty is by me and the curtains are open to the sun filled back yard . I already journaled my Husband's first scan in April was clear , My Sister had her surgery for the uterine cancer and has just three internal radiation scheduled to complete her treatment and a success rate of 97% .I have been retired from Safeway since May 1st taking to my new life like a duck in water. I think retiring has everthing to do with Dennis's happiness . He tell's others he felt like he retired as well.We are now those people who run around happy saying things like " I married my best friend " ..You know Dennis and I meet at the beginning of my 20 years as a store manager so money was nice but not much time for us .Since My last day of work we have been on 8 hikes , are attending a Healthy choices Providence class taught by a master in nutrition , the house is getting organized and we are both so much more relaxed. We just don't really know with RCC do we , despite the prognosis I want to ensure Dennis and I have the Life we want now ...this is my new job now and I love it . My Sister Monica is 7 weeks post op for her uterine cancer , again who really knows why some one gets cancer but the Dr's implied her cancer was an estrogen dominant encouraged by obesity and menopause. Whats interesting about this is I found my neighbor accross the street had the very same diagnosis and surgery late last year. I think some Women in Menopause who aren't sexually active are not as diligent about pap's and could miss the signs .
As far as my retirement , putting Safeway in the rear view mirror has been a blessing in more ways than one .The future is open on me working as well , but for now I am enjoying my first summer off since I was 14 ahhhhh
I want you to know all of you have been of great support on my issues , my leaving safeway , Dennis RCC and My sisters Cancer. Thank-you for assisting at the helm.
I pray daily for loved one's suffering and the amazing women who fight the good fight daily . My love and prayers for any one who suffer's when faced with Cancer in our lives.
Independence day - July 4th -We are blessed to live in such a great nation and have access to medical science that some day will cure cancer.
Happy 4th :)
Gail
As far as my retirement , putting Safeway in the rear view mirror has been a blessing in more ways than one .The future is open on me working as well , but for now I am enjoying my first summer off since I was 14 ahhhhh
I want you to know all of you have been of great support on my issues , my leaving safeway , Dennis RCC and My sisters Cancer. Thank-you for assisting at the helm.
I pray daily for loved one's suffering and the amazing women who fight the good fight daily . My love and prayers for any one who suffer's when faced with Cancer in our lives.
Independence day - July 4th -We are blessed to live in such a great nation and have access to medical science that some day will cure cancer.
Happy 4th :)
Gail
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Gail,
We all are truely blessed no matter what the outcome. It is so good to hear that you could retire and now spend time with the love of your life. I hope one day to be able to do the same. It is also good to hear that your sister is doing okay. Many blessings to you and your family. Hugs from Texas, Annette
Thanks Annette , I will continue to send wishful retirement vibes to you :)
So happy for you! It really sounds like you have made the right decision for you. You are also hopefully one of those people who make a decision and dont look back. And your sister sounds like she is getting marvellous treatment too so there is lots of pluses in your life now - time for you and those around you, positive health front news and the summer to enjoy.
Hello Sweet Gail!
Reading your journal entry is so inspirational. Yes, retirement is a special time in life....and one that we, too, are grateful for and enjoy.
Keep living each day to the fullest. Life is too short and none of us are promised a tomorrow.
God bless you now and always,
Ingrid