Whenever I watch the Oscars and hear the winners gushing their thanks to various people, I think to myself do shut up, get a grip, and get over it! But having gone through a bit of a medical odyssey these past few months, I know that I would not have been able to go through it all without the support of my fantastic family (both mine and Mat’s) and my fabulous friends.
That Oscar winner, in whatever they have achieved has done it through a labour of love with the help of others and naturally want to express their thanks to those that mattered. For me, getting better and fighting this vile disease is my own labour of love over these last few months. I, sort of, get now the need for the gushing.
I have been so humbled by all the lovely and kind messages of support which I have received and all the generosity people have shown. Whether it be spending time with me, giving me a quick phone call, sending me a text message, giving me small gifts or just making me laugh by taking the p*ss as per usual. It’s reassuring to know that I am still treated with disdain and sarcasm as before – sometimes richly deserved!!
The treatments and the various side effects I have been through have been hellish at times and sometimes I have felt like giving up just to escape from it all. But, these thoughts don’t really last long as I know I’ve got things to do, people to see and places to go to. I can’t let down all the people relying on me for all of that. I’m really far too busy to be ill!
I feel very lucky to know so many great people and to have your friendship and support. If you are reading this, rest assured that when I win my own Oscar, your name will be on that sheet of paper for when I get to do my speech. You know who you all are. Thank you.
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