I have been missing in action once again. This time I have been lost in medical jargon. Long story very short I have not been at my best of late, not feeling myself. After a visit to the GP, a few tests, scan and finally we heard the dreaded words..."you have cancer". Another scan revealed I have lung cancer which has spread to the liver, lymph nodes and pelvis. What is crazy is there is a second cancer of the kidney, which it quite unusual I am led to believe. There is no cure, I have been given just months to live. I have already had a biopsy of the liver and go over to the mainland next week for a biopsy of the lung to determine some form of treatment plan. It is palliative care.
I am living each day as it comes, trying to enjoy each moment. Savouring each magical minute and spectacular view that I see. Enjoying the beauty that surrounds us and the everchanging landscapes. I am trying to remain as positive as I can and most of the time have an inner sense of peace. I have my moments and struggles but for now I am strong.
This blog has been a lifeline at times and I thank you for your company, friendship and love along the way. I don't want it to end as a medical diary so will not be recording my journey. However I am not ready to give up on it just yet. I will pop in now and again and carry on recording my makes and little adventures.
See you soon.
Oh love. I am so sorry to hear this awful news. My heart stopped as I read this post. I'm at a loss for words. I'm wrapping you up in a gentle hug. x
ReplyDeleteI am so very sorry to hear this. you will be in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteI don't comment much but had to after reading this. Bless you, what a terrible thing to be told. I hope the next few months are filled with joyful things to do.
ReplyDeleteBlasted cancer, always takes the best. Take care and enjoy your beautiful surroundings.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry. Prayers for you at this difficult time
ReplyDeleteI am so shocked and sorry to read this. I can only hope you can find some gentle pleasures to nurture you and keep you strong. ((hugs))
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your beautiful words and pictures over the years and reminding us it is possible to live the dream.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear your news, sending love.
Oh Dear, I'm so sorry to read this. Hope your friends and family are with you and give you all the love and support you need.
ReplyDeleteBig Hug.
Stay strong.
Anna
So very sorry to read this. Those words "not curable" are ones I know so well from when my husband was diagnosed 7 years ago.
ReplyDeleteStay strong and enjoy the beautiful place you live.
Sending huge ((hugs)) from Suffolk
Oh! My dear...so shocked to read this! May you find comfort and joy in the company of your family and friends and the beautiful surroundings of your island home to help you during this difficult time. I for one will continue to enjoy visiting your blog. Hugs. Amanda x
ReplyDeleteAll my love to you - I am so very sorry. As Sooze says, may these months be filled with beautiful and joyous sights, sounds and doings. xx.
ReplyDeleteSending a big hug..and you are right. Enjoy each moment as it comes xx
ReplyDeleteHaving heard these words myself, I know what a blow they are. I remember thinking, "We're all going so this should not come as any shock." I agree with Mark Lowry, a Christian comedian who says: I am not afraid of death, I just don't want to be there when it happens. Well, here I am, three years on. We never know. We can lean hard on The Lord. He and He alone decides the number of our days. Pop in as you can. Praying for you and your precious family.
ReplyDeleteI am so sad this has happened. I hope your blog can continue to bring you comfort as you navigate this new journey. Prayers.
ReplyDeleteYou are very brave to write this blog. Hope that love and peace can be in your life right now. Sally
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear this, Lorraine. Sending hugs and lots of love your way. X
ReplyDeleteSo very sorry to read your news. My thoughts are with you and your family. Savour each minute in the place you love and with those you love:)
ReplyDeleteI am so very sorry to hear this. sending virtual hugs. I hope your days are filled with love and joy and the sun shines on your beautiful island. x
ReplyDeleteDear Lorraine, I am so very sorry to read this news. I will be praying for you - for strength and for daily grace. May you find moments of joy along your journey.
ReplyDeleteI wondered if anything was amiss because you weren't posting but I never imagined this. I am so sorry. You are and will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. Both for you and your husband as he also deals with this terrible diagnosis. Blessings and Prayers, GM
ReplyDeleteOh my dear, your news has knocked me sideways. Life can be so unfair and awful things happen to lovely people. Stay strong, Lorraine, and treat yourself kindly. I'm sending love and gentle hugs and you will be in my prayers from tonight. God bless xx
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to read this, I hope you take some comfort from the positive thoughts and virtual hugs coming to you.
ReplyDeleteYour blog has always been a beautiful light giving me such wonderful glimpses of your beautiful island when I could not be there myself. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts and prayers for strength, sunshine and the peaceful moments you mention. xxx
I am so sorry to hear this news, please know you are in my thoughts and prayers dear friend. May each day be filled with love and beautiful sights. XXXXX
ReplyDeleteYou have always been an inspiration and you are now. I have loved your story there on your island in your cottage by the sea. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your wonderful family.
ReplyDeletePraying for your healing by God. We are healed by the stripes of Jesus so this should take place. Thank you for your lovely blogs taking us around the island with your journeys.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear this. I wish you ease.
ReplyDeleteLove and prayers for you and your family. God bless you xxxx
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear this. I hope you can keep finding pleasure in each day.
ReplyDeleteSo, so sad! John 5:28,29; Rev 21:3,4.
ReplyDeleteAll our best, Mark and Deb xx
Lorraine, I'm praying that joy will follow you each and every moment, my friend. Love and hugs.
ReplyDeleteI have thouroughly enjoyed your blog for many years and look forward to all of your future posts. I will pray for you and your family. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear this news. You have been such an inspiration to so many of us...sharing your dream of moving the the Outer Hebrides, the Isle of Lewis has been wonderful. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. I hope and pray for the best for and for Gerard. Much love to you.
ReplyDeleteI'm very sorry to hear your news, it must have been such a shock for you both. Thank you for all your inspirational posts over the years, enjoy your beautiful Island as much as you can.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry that you've received this diagnosis. Your courage is inspirational. We're all thinking of you and your family. God bless.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear your news.
ReplyDeleteHugs from New Zealand. I found your blog only recently. You seemed to have so much energy. What devastating news.
ReplyDeleteI am so sad to hear this news. You have been such an inspiration to me with your crafts and your beautiful island life. I will miss your blog so much, dear friend. I wish I could give you a real hug, but I guess these words will have to suffice. Love, Cynthia
ReplyDeleteThere are no words to convey how sad I am to read this news. I've read your blog for many years and loved to read about your crafts and life on the island. I'm sending you all my love, prayers and hugs from across the miles.
ReplyDeleteI have been checking for a new blog post. I've so enjoyed seeing your beautiful island and reading about your doings. I am so, so sorry for this sad news, but I thank you for sharing it with all of us. Now we can hold you close in prayer and thoughts.
ReplyDeleteWhat a shock, mm. You are such an inspiration. I am so sorry to hear this news. I wish there was something I could do. I hope that you will still blog when you have the energy, but understand your feelings. Cancer is so common now. You are in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteLorraine, I'm so very sorry to read your news. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all that you have shared on your blog. You have been an inspiration for kindness and gentleness and for thinking of others. During my recovery from Covid Pneumonia your blog was a source of comfort and motivated me to keep going. I'm praying for you and your family. With much love xxx
ReplyDeleteI am so very sorry to hear this. Sending prayers for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteEveryone has said it all really.I have no words.So sincereley so very sorry.Sending Hugs to you and family.xx
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear this. You were one of the very first blogs that I stumbled upon a long time ago and I have enjoyed reading your words for many years. Sending you ((hugs)).
ReplyDeleteSending you love and prayers from the sunshine state.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry. There are no words really. Sending much love and a big strong hug.
ReplyDeleteAmalia
xo
enjoy each minute of each day chuck , live life as you choose and above all listen to no one but yourself
ReplyDeleteI am praying for a miracle and thank you for letting us know. We love you and your space here and the joy you share with us!
ReplyDeleteSending prayers across the miles to you. Although I haven't been reading your blog long, when I discovered it I was so thrilled to find a "kindred spirit" in a place I'd love to visit someday. It's a joy to read through your older posts. Keeping you in my thoughts each day. Mary
ReplyDeleteOh Lorraine, I was so shocked to read your post. I am very sorry to hear this news.
ReplyDeleteI am so very sad to hear this. I'm sending hugs your way and will be thinking of you. I love reading your blog and it kept me smiling some days when I really didn't feel like it. I love reading about your adventures and life on your island. Take care x
ReplyDeleteSweet and lovely Lorraine, I am so very sad to hear this news. Reading this post brought tears to my eyes, my heart aches for you. Praying that our Lord grants you peace at this time. Sending much love.
ReplyDeleteI'm very sorry Lorraine, such shocking news. Sending lots of love to you and yours xx
ReplyDeleteOh Lorraine, I am so so sorry to read your sad news. I know you are surrounded by loving family and I am sure you will find strength in each other, and share as much joy and love as you can, making more memories to add to all those wonderful memories you have made already (and shared here on the blog, too). I am thinking of you and your family, sending you love. Christina xx
ReplyDeleteI love reading your blog and adventures and have always thought " that's how I want to live when I retire" so crushed by your tragic news. Enjoy the beautiful spring days together and really treat yourself.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to read this news.
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts are with you and your family.
Enjoy each and every day, I know you will :)
All the best Jan