Tae a lump…. I’m not sure when I noticed you. I do remember thinking I will wait until after Christmas to mention it. But you know that feeing when you have a hole in your tooth or even an ulcer on your tongue, you have to constantly revisit it. As you avoid calling the dentist your tongue tells you how foolish that is. Exploring every tender point at every time you are trying to avoid thinking of it, yet the tongue- the traitor-finds it everytime. Making a mockery of denial, so does my hand. In the shower I check it out, in bed I notice it’s contours, applying my favourite moisturiser I feel it clearly. I’m confused and yet at the same time my heart is sinking in recognition that this is serious. Of course it is, you cry. But you see I’ve already had breast cancer four times and I have had two mastectomies, one reconstruction and a whole lot of grief since 1994. To be fair most of my diagnoses have been in the last 10 years. Just when I thought I was safe from breast cancer, jus
Oh, just thinking about UP gets my tears going. The start of the movie was such a beautiful and heartbreaking reality. I love that they follow that montage of the relationship with a ridiculous balloon-filled adventure. :)
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Oh I know I can cry easily but UP is one that always gets me. It's a hopeful film too which I do love. There is a perfect combination of poignancy and nonsense! Thanks as ever for commenting! Audrey xx
ReplyDeleteThis just warmed my heart, though I also had a moment of poignancy, like you both - this movie always makes me cry. Wishing you every blessing at Christmas time Audrey xxxx
ReplyDeleteAnd to you to Marie, enjoy the warmth of a different place this year, may 2014 bring you peace and happiness.
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