Calintay Posted October 15, 2005 Share Posted October 15, 2005 My family and I had just finished moving and my mom and I were both sick with a cold (mine went away hers did not). We were just starting school and fighting with each other about blood draws because I was scared of needles and when she went to draw my blood it hurt so I yelled at her to take the needle out (then I went and hid ).How I miss the days before cancer! There is not a day that goes by that I do not think about it. I worry all the time about my mom and today just seemed like the day to vent. I wonder if my life will ever be normal again or if this is what I am suppose to accept as normal. I hear her cough and I worry, she seems down and I worry that maybe she has a "symptom", she is tired and I worry, I wonder if there is any way to stop worrying. Thank you all for the support you have offered and I pray for a everyone every day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted October 16, 2005 Share Posted October 16, 2005 My experience is: The old normal is gone. There is a new normal now. And our happiness depends on how well we let go of the old normal and accept the new normal. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus32 Posted October 16, 2005 Share Posted October 16, 2005 I too, worry about every cough or any "new" thing being a new symptom. I try to remember that I make myself crazy when I do that. I can really start to believe it is a new symptom or sign of cancer and then when a Dr. checks it out it is usually nothing. Just hang in there and try to keep your chin up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorja Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 You are not alone!!! I too, worry about "the cough" and my heart breaks every time I hear my dad coughing. I ask him everyday how he is doing and says he feels fine but I am almost waiting for the day when he says he is not! I know it is hard but you need to stay optimistic. It seems there has been some good news lately on the board which is really giving me some hope and hopefully for you too! love, jorja Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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