Dear John,
Thanks so much for your reply. I think things are actually returning to
normal...I'm sitting at my desk and wishing I could go home, it is so
beautiful outside!
I think I needed to hear your comment on the need for sympathy, John,
thanks so much. I think you are right, and that is a healthy perspective.
It is occuring to me that it is actually impolite not to appreciate the
sympathy offered by our friends. That is a long story, however, and I've
got lots of work to do--which is nice, I guess.
Love,
Ross
-----Original Message-----
From: lehnerj1@ix.netcom.com [SMTP:lehnerj1@ix.netcom.com]
Sent: Friday, April 03, 1998 6:11 PM
To: mol-cancer@lists.meds.com
Subject: Re: [MOL] I'm back to work now...
Dear Ross,
Congradulations! I am very happy for you and can relate to the double
joy of returning to work. First, it is where we spend/spent most of our
time, so it is like going home again. And, secondly, it feels great to
be productive and contributing again after being cared for as a patient.
The need for sympathy and support is probably one of the basic human
needs. Never feel guilty about being human. Of course the danger begins
when that is all we want! That is what makes this site so great...people
who understand, support, offer sympathy and know when it is time for
one to take charge of our own life again.
Enjoy my friend and take things one day at a time. Good luck with the
radiation and remember, it may make you feel very tired. God Bless.
John
Ross Ylitalo wrote:
>
> Hi everyone,
>
> I'm officially allowed to work in my office as of two days ago. I never
> thought it would be fun to return to work, but it has been.
>
> Gee whiz, sometimes I wish I'd have some bad luck so I'd have something
> to complain about. Everything has been going so well. I can't be serious,
> but there is a tinge of childishness in me that likes to have some
> sympathy once in awhile too. Kind of hard to explain, I guess I also try
> hard to present things in their best light--I don't like to view myself as
> "fishing for sympathy."
>
> I'm midway through my last chemo cycle, then I'll do six weeks of radiation
> and I wonder "could this really be the end?" I feel so good I can't help
> but hope it is, but I can't help but wonder.
>
> Aw well, I don't have much to say so I'll be unusual and shut the valve off.
>
> Bye friends!
>
> Ross Ylitalo
>
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