tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926851391080970240.post2534362082942514088..comments2023-10-16T12:59:06.745+01:00Comments on Janice in Caunes: Eyelash glue sounds messy to me.Janicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05449652020751269674noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926851391080970240.post-12265254473460825802013-05-22T13:35:53.379+01:002013-05-22T13:35:53.379+01:00Hi Janice......yes I did manage to get to Turkey, ...Hi Janice......yes I did manage to get to Turkey, for a month. It was a hectic time b/c my husband had lots going on his plate and I tried to help him and din't want to wander away myself...... leave the poor guy looking after himself.<br />We did almost a week in Paris, rained everyday but didn't notice the rain too excited to explore Paris.Then afew days in Rome on our way from Turkey....gorgeous churches they had, so ornate. Love Europe, living in North America we have nothing really old...Hope all is well with you.Erica (Irene)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10506249277104250093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926851391080970240.post-68251335632983349732013-05-19T17:46:35.222+01:002013-05-19T17:46:35.222+01:00We have been worried about you Erica ! So glad all...We have been worried about you Erica ! So glad all is well. I hope you have had a wonderful time In Europe...did you get to Turkey ? It is lovely being back in France...now I just want the weather to improve. It is still a bit cold, although so gorgeous when the sun is shining. Very best wishes to you. JxJanicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05449652020751269674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926851391080970240.post-10349655458929974052013-05-19T10:35:31.868+01:002013-05-19T10:35:31.868+01:00Hi Janice.....Glad to see you are good. I've b...Hi Janice.....Glad to see you are good. I've been away in Europe for 6 weeks and just didn't have time to do much internet. Thank you for your kind post on Ayak's Blog. I can see why you love to go to France, beautiful country.<br />Special Blessings being to sent to you....Erica XOXOErica (Irene)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10506249277104250093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926851391080970240.post-48607751765721102152013-05-17T11:49:05.970+01:002013-05-17T11:49:05.970+01:00Thanks Chrissie. It is lovely to be out here in Fr...Thanks Chrissie. It is lovely to be out here in France again, with the sun warming up beautifully. My hair hasn't got to the thick and curly stage people keep promising...more Sinead O'Connor...but it is growing, and it is so much better than shiny bald ! Again, thanks for your supportive words....much appreciated. JxJanicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05449652020751269674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926851391080970240.post-40004628004696078182013-05-17T08:35:06.369+01:002013-05-17T08:35:06.369+01:00So glad you can go to France to relax and begin to...So glad you can go to France to relax and begin to enjoy your recovery. I do hope you can see the Macmillan councellor, I'm sure it will help tremendously, it can feel like a bereavement and help in all the mixed emotions. My daughter was diagnosed last December and 2012 passed in a whirl as you describe, including the 'lonely' feelings but her hair has grown back massively curly and she is in remission, although in her case the chemo/radio caused life changing problems. We use the 'spoon' theory to monitor the energy levels. Be kind to yourself, take care <br />Chrissiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13613570629230619992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926851391080970240.post-1623481350686555522013-05-16T13:05:27.759+01:002013-05-16T13:05:27.759+01:00I do love the idea of the three bears' house.....I do love the idea of the three bears' house...great fun for your grandchildren :-) . So glad to hear that you are doing well xxMariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12594244181463706442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926851391080970240.post-29347053296622799462013-05-16T12:34:02.192+01:002013-05-16T12:34:02.192+01:00Hi Maria, I am doing well...back in France and enj...Hi Maria, I am doing well...back in France and enjoying just being here. I haven't really been in the mood for blog writing recently...but am building up to something from here....all these jobs we seem to find to do, even though everything would be great if we did nothing. My latest project is to turn our woodshed into the three bears' house, in time for 2 of the grandchildren to visit in a couple of weeks time. JxJanicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05449652020751269674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926851391080970240.post-60100141159953770912013-05-15T22:39:07.262+01:002013-05-15T22:39:07.262+01:00Dear Janice, I hope that you are too busy out enjo...Dear Janice, I hope that you are too busy out enjoying life rather than writing blog posts. I have been regularly checking for updates hoping to read that you are feeling much better...I also hope that you are enjoying lovely spring weather in Caunes right now ....hugs from Australia!Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12594244181463706442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926851391080970240.post-10408677405814424162013-05-13T12:15:38.034+01:002013-05-13T12:15:38.034+01:00Thanks for commenting Ayak. It can take ages to ca...Thanks for commenting Ayak. It can take ages to catch up on blogs you miss... I know as I have not been keeping up with things recently, partly because I've been busy seeing people before going off to France, but also because my mood hasn't been quite right ! We go to Caunes tomorrow, and I am just loving the ideaf no hospital appointments for 7 whole weeks. I cant think beyond that at the moment.....just 7 lovely weeks ! I am reading blogs, even if I dont get round to commenting....so am following the dogs stories and Mr A's trials and tribulations, with all my usual fascination. Love Janice x Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05449652020751269674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926851391080970240.post-92205327485123133922013-05-11T19:31:10.643+01:002013-05-11T19:31:10.643+01:00I missed this post Janice, while I was in England ...I missed this post Janice, while I was in England and am just catching up. You write with such honesty about your feelings. It must be hard to kind of react in the way that people expect. There is this safety net while your having treatment, or at least that's what it must feel like, so it's almost as if it's been taken away.<br /><br />I bet you can't wait to get back to Caunes. It will be a lovely summer and all the more special because of what you have been through this past year. Enjoy! Much love xxxAyakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16903896106779269050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926851391080970240.post-26308174577000282382013-05-09T14:31:09.768+01:002013-05-09T14:31:09.768+01:00I love the Sculpture park, and just dont go often ...I love the Sculpture park, and just dont go often enough. The weather was lovely, which makes a change, although it is one of those places that is great no matter what the weather, as long as you are wearing the right clothes. I shall be in France from next week, but hoping to see grebe photos posted ! JxJanicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05449652020751269674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926851391080970240.post-82216960247909190442013-05-09T14:29:04.835+01:002013-05-09T14:29:04.835+01:00Thanks Jill. I am starting to get used to having n...Thanks Jill. I am starting to get used to having no hospital appointments in the diary. It does feel strange, but a good strange. This last weekend has been glorious in Hebden Bridge. It was the Burlesque Festival....so lots of interesting sights around the town, including an ironic banner suggesting that burlesque is merely middle class pole dancing. JxJanicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05449652020751269674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926851391080970240.post-57319908681779097832013-05-08T22:50:12.614+01:002013-05-08T22:50:12.614+01:00So pleased Janice that you are looking forward to ...So pleased Janice that you are looking forward to your visit to France.<br /><br />I think i agree with you about the eyelashes.Mind you with regards to hair----my friend who lost hair after chemo--- decided that she would try a different hairstyle every few months when the hair returned.True to her word so many colours and styles she has worn well over the last 10 yrs. <br /><br />It was interesting to read of your visit to the Yorkshire Sculpture Park.We visit every week now making for the bird -hide on the bottom lake.Just nesting in front of the hide are a family of grebes.So it is compulsive viewing for me. x MHazel Maria Blakeleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09720712737417796993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926851391080970240.post-35712614047556481482013-05-07T18:49:13.754+01:002013-05-07T18:49:13.754+01:00Glad I checked back.... my comment last week didn&...Glad I checked back.... my comment last week didn't post. <br />Several days have passed now since you wrote, I hope you're feeling well and life is getting back to normal. I would imagine there is quite an adrenalin drop as the cycle of treatments ends and, as you say, with it goes the associated reassuring medical support network. My daughter was in and out of hospital a lot when she was young, I often used to have very mixed feelings at home on my own with her after an episode. <br />Anyway..... I hear it's been sunny in lovely Hebden Bridge, hope you have raised a few more celebratory glasses!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04887669229075945309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926851391080970240.post-12729438603531901122013-05-01T20:07:59.013+01:002013-05-01T20:07:59.013+01:00Thanks Vanessa. I am hoping the weather improves s...Thanks Vanessa. I am hoping the weather improves soon...but really, coming for 7 weeks at least I know there will be some lovely bone warming sunshine at some stage. J.Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05449652020751269674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926851391080970240.post-1568603384573585342013-05-01T19:47:22.921+01:002013-05-01T19:47:22.921+01:00Good for you! Great to have finished your treatmen...Good for you! Great to have finished your treatment but I can understand you might feel a bit lonely and out on your own for a while. I'm sure your 7 weeks in the Minervois will do you no end of good. We have had rotten weather but hopefully it will improve for your visit. And it's wonderful that you can enjoy the Barbara Hepworth etc. Keep going - you are definitely moving in the right direction!!Vanessahttp://vanessafrance.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926851391080970240.post-29756571012261452322013-05-01T16:30:04.799+01:002013-05-01T16:30:04.799+01:00I am sure being in Caunes should feature on a pers...I am sure being in Caunes should feature on a personalised prescription for my follow up treatmnet ! I just hope the weather is a little better by the time I get back. It would be great to see you at some stage. I'll be in Caunes until the start of July, then again from mid July until a week into August.... and then back again for September and October. I'm sure we can catch up at some stage. JxJanicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05449652020751269674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926851391080970240.post-84819363804512972712013-05-01T16:26:07.491+01:002013-05-01T16:26:07.491+01:00Thanks BtoB....am looking forward to France more e...Thanks BtoB....am looking forward to France more each day. JxJanicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05449652020751269674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926851391080970240.post-35841193701965510462013-05-01T16:25:24.677+01:002013-05-01T16:25:24.677+01:00Thanks Nilly...perhaps I should have called this p...Thanks Nilly...perhaps I should have called this post Badly Drawn Boy ! I will repeat my tale of fabulous world class treatment from the NHS to anyone who will listen. J.Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05449652020751269674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926851391080970240.post-31010743047451010152013-04-30T20:16:54.637+01:002013-04-30T20:16:54.637+01:00Hi Janice
I'm finally catching up with blogs ...Hi Janice<br /><br />I'm finally catching up with blogs again after a long break! I know exactly what you mean about the downer at the end of treatment. It does feel scary to be "on your own" and not have health professionals surrounding you and constantly checking up on you. <br /><br />I think 7 weeks in Caunes is just what you need. Time, sunshine (I hope!), and a beautiful environment to start building your strength back up. It would be great to meet while you are here.Veronicahttp://www.larecettedujour.org/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926851391080970240.post-27328722333019787452013-04-30T10:21:09.669+01:002013-04-30T10:21:09.669+01:00You have been through so much in the last year and...You have been through so much in the last year and yet in the picture in the pub you look wonderful. Have a great time in France. BacktoBodrumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07627125508442009313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926851391080970240.post-21992253422123391102013-04-29T22:14:01.191+01:002013-04-29T22:14:01.191+01:00Three cheers for you Janice! Your experiences have...Three cheers for you Janice! Your experiences have shown me a really positive side to our NHS, much needed after hearing some less good stories. Thank heavens for the wonderful treatment you've had!<br />(Badly Drawn Eyes - didn't he used to be a singer..?)nillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09733433402466612700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926851391080970240.post-586595850210220892013-04-29T11:24:38.580+01:002013-04-29T11:24:38.580+01:00Actually, I have just realised as soon as the sun ...Actually, I have just realised as soon as the sun comes out ( waiting rather a long time for it here in Yorkshire) I shall wear my best sun glasses and no one will be able to see my badly drawn eyes ! Thanks for your kind words and thoughts Sue, you have been in my thoughts too....take care. JxJanicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05449652020751269674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926851391080970240.post-396219034472510902013-04-29T11:20:32.759+01:002013-04-29T11:20:32.759+01:00Thanks for dropping in clb, and for your kind word...Thanks for dropping in clb, and for your kind words. J.Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05449652020751269674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926851391080970240.post-30113025354996227342013-04-29T11:19:29.237+01:002013-04-29T11:19:29.237+01:00Thanks Penny. Your words are very encouraging. You...Thanks Penny. Your words are very encouraging. You are completely right, every day feels a bit different ....and although I expect there will be some lower points....things feel better each day at the moment. Getting to France for a decent length of time is going to be wonderful.I am planning an abundance of courgettes and aubergines! Jx Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05449652020751269674noreply@blogger.com