I have to admit I lost the plot a little yesterday. And not because the news is bad but because the news is incomplete. And how could I have forgotten. There is nothing finite about this. We can only deal with each bit of information as it presents itself with care and determination. Well yesterday was a fuck that, what does that mean kind of day. Not much dignity around. Today is a little better. So. It appears I have invasive papillary carcinoma. The word that threw me was invasive. Not what you want on your path report. Actually what you really don’t want is a path report. Anyway. My kind brilliant surgeon is quietly confident he got it all and with safe margins. And I like him. But that damn word again. Invasive. I so wish it was that’s that. Carry on juicing, being positive and eating raw food and we’ll see you next year. Oh and sorry for the divot in your armpit. Okay so maybe today isn’t really a better day. Anyway. Now it’s over to oncology. Apparently I am a little of an enigma third time round. You’re kidding right. So my case will be discussed on Tuesday at a round table with all these brilliant oncological minds and best route foreward discussed. Whilst they do that I have to have a pet scan to see if there is any indication of invasiveness. Any need for more surgery. But my kind brilliant surgeon is quietly confident there won’t be. And I like him. And his gentle positivity. So I’ll hold onto that and retreat into my cocoon for today. Safe in the knowledge once we have all opinions I will make the best decision for me. Because only I can. And that tomorrow I’ll be in a better mood.
grace and dignity
a life to be grateful for
grace and dignity 
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Love you xx
Leanne, it has been so many years and somehow it is now that I follow your journey. I can only admire your courage and will to fight. Not having ever been to the place where your are at right now, all I can do give is add my support to your courageous fight.
Geoff it has been a very long time. I remember time spent in your folks garden fondly.Thank you for your support, it means a lot x
Thinking of you and feeling confident that you are going to be better than okay!👊🏼☀️💐 I know it’s easy for me to say this being on the opposite side of the planet and not living in your shoes, but Li, I have this incredible feeling, and you can call it faith, knowing, peace, (whatever you want to call it) – that you’re okay. I was brushing my teeth last night and realised that you hadn’t posted on FB what your results were! Normally I’d panic and think the worst – but I didn’t. 👼🏼💫 I know that you are protected and this ‘invasion’ was caught in the nick of time! 🏹👊🏼☀️ Your love, light and laughter (that lights up every corner of the planet) is more powerful than you’ll ever know! Your beauty (inside and out) is your grace and our privilege for us all to share (even if it’s only on FB😉) and see! You have strength and courage, and I thank you for bring the person you are! 🐬✨🌺☀️ Have a Blessed Easter. Today is the first day of the rest of your life 💕✨💐🌺❤️ Sending you love, light and MASSIVE 👼🏼healing! Xxxx 💕💕💕❤️❤️❤️❤️☀️💐💐😘
Wow, you blow me away with your positive energy and beautiful words. I share your view too, amongst it all I absolutely believe we caught it in the nick of time. xxxxxxxx
Lianne
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your beautiful family. You are a peaceful warrior, and more powerful than you can imagine… This cancer is already delt with, no longer part of you… envelope yourself in the feeling of certainty. You are so loved by so many and we are all there fighting this fight right along side you. Breathe and feel the love. Thank you for being courageous enough to be vulnerable and tell your journey exactly as it is. It takes profound strength to be honest and real, and gives others the permission to do the same. Sending so much love and light! Arms around you
Candice, thank you so much for these beautiful words of support and understanding and pure togetherness.Please give my love to Michael and Skylar. xxx
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Suzzanne Roughley Lots of love Lianne xxxx You are truly an inspiration to me. Extraordinary woman seems an understatement . Stay strong like you have been beautiful lady – you are much loved. xx
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Chiquita King 💗 cocoon away my forever friend. One day at time. And the only thing that does not change is the fact that you are loved over countable.
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Susie Pitts This sounds positive – your doctor is quietly confident. Sending love, your courage is huge Lianne. Xxx
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Lianne Cawood Thanks you. I’m quietly confident too, my courage just wavered a little yesterday 😏😘
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Heather McNeice I get your frustration and your wish to pin this down. Sending you courage and love for the coming days and may next week bring positive news xx
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Gillian Freimond Rightford It’s a horrible word that invasive. Sending lots of love to your cocoon.
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Lianne Cawood I feel it Gill. Thank you ❤️
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Kerry Solomon I can’t imagine how difficult and frustrating the uncertainty and waiting must be. Thinking of you beautiful Lianne. xxxx
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Lianne Cawood And it is a much better day .❤️
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