tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609734477228946286.post5743066207819647720..comments2023-05-05T11:16:53.367+02:00Comments on The Adventures of OBB: When to say whenTeamobbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08600496247006586002noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609734477228946286.post-51417767065901642732015-03-09T17:48:29.796+01:002015-03-09T17:48:29.796+01:00Dear OBB! Just now catching up with your blog. I w...Dear OBB! Just now catching up with your blog. I was struck by something you said above: "I should be trying to live my life to the absolute fullest but for some reason I went the other way." I think you ARE living your life to the absolute fullest! That's in part why you are overwhelmed and have had to dial back your work commitments. A full life encompasses all the things we must do to live; not all of them are fun or enriching. I think what you are doing is fabulous... you're letting go of the "unfun" stuff because your body is telling you NO. And that's a really great thing! Hard to wrap our heads around, especially when you are so young and surrounded by others who appear to have so much energy. But here is a little secret: Few people really have that much energy. Everyone is putting on the smiley face to some degree. I am so glad you are working within the current limits of your body. That is all any of us can do. The key is to not get caught up in how you might feel in the future. You might well have MORE energy in a few months once you turn down the volume and make more time for YOU in your life. Stay in the moment, feel your feelings, be OK with where you are. Those of us who have cancer have a special insight into living that other's can't really understand unless they go through it. And that insight is this: All we ALL have is this day, this body, this mind, this moment, right now. And that really levels the playing field, doesn't it? {{{hugs}}} to you, you are doing the right thing by saying "when"!Rennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08617626526633867494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609734477228946286.post-66249627392788061592015-02-09T21:38:43.027+01:002015-02-09T21:38:43.027+01:00Dear OBB,
I read this post 2 weeks ago and wanted ...Dear OBB,<br />I read this post 2 weeks ago and wanted to comment then--but time and priorities are dueling these days in my world. Anyway, I wanted to send you a heartfelt note and hugs to let you know that I support your saying 'when'. I understand you wanting to prove to yourself and everyone else that everything is ok and that you can go at high speed again, but it's ok to step into the slow lane for awhile. I didn't take any time after my mastectomy and I suffered for it. I finally got some, though, over 2 years later when we moved back to Chicago last summer and I can't believe how much I have needed it. Sending support, encouragement and warm wishes your way! xoxo JoAnnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com