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Feb 02
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Good day todayPosted by Canuck425 in my story, my day today, moving on, happiness, good day, general interest, dealing with emotions |
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I figure I should write about the good stuff too because in so many ways I am very fortunate. My 13 year old daughter has been fighting a chronic illness for a couple years. It's debilitating and hard to go through and so hard for me to see her like this. She's tired and nauseous all the time. We went to the children's hospital today and for the first time the doctor had some good ideas about how to address this - awesome! Today I also heard that I have interviews for a new job next week and the job is mine to lose - awesome! I spent an hour on the phone today with four men that have become good friends. They took the time to really ask how I was doing, listen to me and call me on any bull I might have - awesome! Then, finally, I have a date or something tomorrow morning. I'm not so sure about this but she's in a similar situation as me and we've been swapping stories. I'm not expecting much, just looking to have fun. So I will approach it with a very casual attitude. Yes, I will be looking good though. I know I'm not through this yet. Not even close. But I want to make sure I take the time to enjoy the good times. I want to make sure to reflect on how much I have learned and grown in the last ten months. I'm not glad all this happened - I don't think I will ever say that. I am glad that I have developed as a man. I'm doing ok. Except when I'm not - but that's ok too.
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Young again
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Hey (((((Canuck))))) You sound as if you are on the road to emotinal healing which is a very good thing. It's not a short road, it's rocky and short cuts can be worse than the long way round mate so you just keep going, on estep at a time mate. The fact that you can see an dappreciate good news is a fantatsic achievement - a very important and positive one an dthank you for sharing it because it'll give others reading your blog who are deeper in the darkness a glimmer of hope. You say you are not glad all this happened, no one would be mate but I think you should be bloody well pleased with yourself for getting this far and getting stronger with every passing day. Good on you mate! Take care! YA |
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Mitchum
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That's really good news about your girl. It feels so good when the medics come up with ideas and possible solutions. I don't expect the current situation has been helping but seeing you feeling better and more positive about your life will help her too. The last time we were in the situation of meeting with strangers and finding new pursuits we were soooo much younger and it was much less daunting, so well done for putting yourself out there. Enjoy your 'date'. We will expect a report! You're an inspiration and I hope you realise how much you've grown as a person even since your first blogs. |
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freefalling
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I was really happy to read that there are new treatments to help your daughter. I hope that she begins to feel better soon. Good for you! Going on a date - stepping out  As Mitchum said, we'll expect a detailed report and maybe some pointers too because it's been a while. Have fun, enjoy each moment. I agree with what you wrote, life changing events teach us things about ourselves don't they? What are you going to wear  |
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jjones123
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Hey, great post, mate. It takes time to see the good stuff that is happening to you - as YA says, it's great that you're noticing all these things. Thoughts for you and your daughter. Have fun on the date! I hope it goes well. Best, JJ |
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ascatfish
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Hope you have a great time Canuck - you deserve it xx | |
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