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Posted 2016-03-30T18:33:00Z

We Have Chemo

A week or so ago I heard Bobbie talking on the phone with a coworker.  It was one of the many times over the last few months I sat listening while she explained to someone she had cancer.  But this time something different came out.  "Yes, so I have chemo." she said.  She meant "I have cancer." of course, but it came out "chemo".  It sounded funny but as it sank in it made a lot of sense why she would make that slip.[...]

Posted 2016-03-18T09:59:00Z

Inspirational and Motivational Quotes

I am a firm believer in not recreating the wheel, which leads to my love of motivational and inspirational quotes.  If someone else has already selected the absolutely most perfect set of words to articulate something with so much power, why try to change it - use it!  Also, if you read one that tugs at your heart strings in just the right way it can change your day in an instant.[...]

Posted 2016-03-15T00:30:00Z

Oye Chemo Va

Who would have thought me, Bobbie, Big Mouth, Bossy Lynn Goldie, BLG, would be lost for words.  But that is exactly what my first round of chemo has done to me and why it has taken me so long to find the right words to share my first chemo journey with you.  For the first four days Greg would ask me how I feel, what do I need, what should he do, and I, for the life of me had no words.  I couldn't come close to describing my physical feelings or what I needed from him.  The first four days consisted of me sleeping, crying, vomiting, aching, being restless, crying, wait did I say sleeping?[...]

Posted 2016-03-11T03:08:00Z

Day 119...Day 1

First let me apologize to anyone coming here hoping to find another heartfelt gem written by my beautiful, talented and determined wife. For today you'll have to settle for me, Greg giving an update on day 119...day 1.[...]

Posted 2016-03-09T00:37:00Z

To Wig or not to Wig . . . That is the Question

Today Greg and I spent about four hours at Princess Margaret Cancer Hospital (PMH) getting prepared for our first chemo treatment on Thursday.  We had lots to do there today . . . check on my blood work to ensure I am healthy enough to start chemo; meet with the oncologist to understand the process and ask any final questions, such as will I really lose my eyelashes; made an appointment with the look good/feel good/wig shop to learn how to pencil in my eyebrows, as well as purchase a few items; and pick up all my prescriptions and learn how to take before and after chemo.  Boy, that place is really exhausting.[...]

Posted 2016-03-02T23:28:00Z

My Sentence, Oops I Mean Diagnosis

I attempted to write this yesterday, which was the day I finally received my full diagnosis. Needless to say it was a shit show. I couldn't keep it together. I tried my hardest but I just couldn't do it. So I shall try again today. If you are reading this on Wednesday, March 2nd I beat the battle against cancer today. Small victories must be celebrated!![...]