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Just another day in the life..... 
By Joppette  on February 21 2012 at 9:38 am

56, Female
MI, United States
Member Since: July 25 2002


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It depends on how we look at things right?  It can be just another day, whether what we face is good, bad, or indifferent.  Or it can be a fantastic day, or rotten day.  It's our choice.  I like that I get to choose every day.  Some days are better because I made better choices in attitude, or so many other areas in my life.  Some days are just plain ROTTEN because I decided I wanted a ROTTEN day.  I laugh at that because I don't know about the rest of you, but sometimes I choose to have a ROTTEN day just because!  And yet, when I choose that kind of day, I choose things that make it not feel so rotten, so maybe that is why I like them.  HA!

Today holds the promise of being a rotten day.  We head out this afternoon for a barage of doctor's appointments, and listen to their recommendations or opinions on what my future holds.  They have already made it crystal clear that chemotherapy is the next logical step for me.  They may be right.  While I know this poison they infuse me with is going to hurt me, it also is going to kill any little bad guys that might have escaped the scapel and are in there just waiting to cause me more grief. 

But then, what if the little bad guys are already gone?  The damage from the poison can and most probably will cause life changing side effects.  Geez, sure would like to avoid that one if I could. 

My family wants to know what I'm going to do.  I don't know.  They understandably want to know where to put their feelings, and right now because I haven't chosen a course of treatment, their feelings are just out there, hanging around, bumping into each other, creating other feelngs that are not good, and just wanting to know where to go.

At this point, the only thing I know for certain, is that this can be as complicated as I wish it to be.  I hate complications.  So I choose not complicated! 

I'll be back later with my uncomplicated, and simple solution(s) and just know it's going to be okay, no matter what. 

I remember when I finally quit smoking for the last time.  It worked because I kept it simple.  I took all the clutter in my brain and dismissed it.  I only focused on one thing:  I chose to never smoke again.  And it worked!  Hope you have a good day.


Judy

Living with lung cancer since 2007, and still doing it! Smoke free.
QD: 12/3/2004 

Message by peter d  View Journal on February 21 2012 at 10:07 am 
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 you will keep it simple
and remove the clutter

and you will make the right choice


quit date--Dec 26, 2007
hold on tight to your dream,,,,

Message by Earlz  View Journal on February 21 2012 at 10:26 am  -  moderator
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Good luck with your appointments, I have no doubt that you will weigh the options and choose the right ones for you.
Protect the Children
Quit Date 11/19/2000


Message by Pykke  View Journal on February 21 2012 at 12:12 pm 
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Our thoughts are with you as you agonize over decisions....So glad to hear from you....blessings and pray ers!!!!!
Pykke

Message by skipper8  View Journal on February 21 2012 at 1:18 pm 
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Thank you for sharing Judy  , I can only imagine how daunting the task is ....you will follow your very best intentions to the right choice for you ,,,,,,,



~~The time is always right , to do what is right ~~ KTQ ~~Kathy

QD- 21-11-11 :)

Message by I'm done  View Journal on February 21 2012 at 6:42 pm 
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I hope things will be ok for you and the decision will be very obvious to you.  That way you can make it and move on to better things.  You are such an inspiration. Take care.
The first two weeks of your quit will be the hardest thing you do in your life unless you must quit again. Not one puff! --Janet--

Message by Babs  View Journal on February 21 2012 at 9:32 pm 
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I know that you will make the right choices.
You already have by quitting smoking Judy.
I emailed you but it came back
so please send me an email when you can.

HUGS!



Not One Puff Ever and
Keep a Sense of Humor.
Babs ~ 9/15/06


Message by ChinHi  View Journal on February 21 2012 at 10:05 pm 
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I can hardly imagine.



Message by italiaprincess  View Journal on February 22 2012 at 5:24 pm 
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YOUR AMAZING JUDY.....YOU HAVE MOVED MOUNTAINS....I ALSO DECIDED TO UNCOMPLICATE MY SMOKING DEMON BY JUST DECIDING TO ACCEPT MY DECISION TO CHANGE MY LIFE...SOMETIMES THE SIMPLE WAYS ARE THE BEST.....CIAO
QD 05/17/10
Choosing life...Priceless
AND NOW I START THE NEW CHAPTER...

Message by Vicki  View Journal on February 23 2012 at 1:43 pm 
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Hi Judy, I haven't been able to get into QSJ for a long time.  I've been reading your posts and have caught up with all that is going on.  I'm praying for you Judy.  I know you will make the right choice as to how to proceed.  Very hard choice but you have had other hard ones that you have dealt with and made the right decision.  Sending you huge hugs.
Vicki
Quit July 15, 2007 10:30 AM

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