Messymascot's faith in humanity and ginger safe haven

[anjelikaferrett]

Another lovely morning for an early stroll before knuckling down and actually getting done work done today. Needs must and all that.

I’m surely not on my own now pondering more cabbage recipes as I ease into the morning??

lol

Send them my way if you think of any!

 

[anjelikaferrett]

Hi guys. I hate secrets but I've been keeping one and I feel it's time to share with you all because you share your ups and downs, good times and bad times. I have told a couple of people but I wasn't ready to open it to the wider world. However I feel I can now. A few weeks ago our son had a growth removed from his ankle that looked like an infected bite. Unfortunately it has turned out to be a malignant melanoma. He now needs a further, bigger operation on his foot to dig out any remaining cancerous cells. He also had a full body scan. The results were good but not as good as they could have been. His liver, lungs and brain are clear but one of his lymph nodes was enlarged so that could mean it has spread to there. Or it could be nothing. He now has to have a biopsy on that to find out. As you can imagine we are so upset, even though the prognosis is generally good and I am confident that he will be OK. It's just not something you expect to have to deal with when it's your kids. I have to say 2024 has been a pretty sh*t (sorry Pete) year so far.

 

[peteblue]

Hi guys. I hate secrets but I've been keeping one and I feel it's time to share with you all because you share your ups and downs, good times and bad times. I have told a couple of people but I wasn't ready to open it to the wider world. However I feel I can now. A few weeks ago our son had a growth removed from his ankle that looked like an infected bite. Unfortunately it has turned out to be a malignant melanoma. He now needs a further, bigger operation on his foot to dig out any remaining cancerous cells. He also had a full body scan. The results were good but not as good as they could have been. His liver, lungs and brain are clear but one of his lymph nodes was enlarged so that could mean it has spread to there. Or it could be nothing. He now has to have a biopsy on that to find out. As you can imagine we are so upset, even though the prognosis is generally good and I am confident that he will be OK. It's just not something you expect to have to deal with when it's your kids. I have to say 2024 has been a pretty sh*t (sorry Pete) year so far.

Sorry to hear this Anj, but at least the medics are getting on top of it for him. Thoughts and prayers with you all and looking forward to hearing better news…..

 

[DualityNSNO]

Hi guys. I hate secrets but I've been keeping one and I feel it's time to share with you all because you share your ups and downs, good times and bad times. I have told a couple of people but I wasn't ready to open it to the wider world. However I feel I can now. A few weeks ago our son had a growth removed from his ankle that looked like an infected bite. Unfortunately it has turned out to be a malignant melanoma. He now needs a further, bigger operation on his foot to dig out any remaining cancerous cells. He also had a full body scan. The results were good but not as good as they could have been. His liver, lungs and brain are clear but one of his lymph nodes was enlarged so that could mean it has spread to there. Or it could be nothing. He now has to have a biopsy on that to find out. As you can imagine we are so upset, even though the prognosis is generally good and I am confident that he will be OK. It's just not something you expect to have to deal with when it's your kids. I have to say 2024 has been a pretty sh*t (sorry Pete) year so far.

Sorry to hear Anj, stay strong together, the docs are already on it at least so hopefully, as Pete said, looking forward to hearing better news soon enough

 

[peteblue]

Just throwing this in...Three ex colleagues of mine have passed recently.
1..in his 80s
2 just in 60s.
Life can be cruel to us all.
A wee bit of better news another ex colleague diagnosed with dementia, his wife won a Bounty comp to the Maldives.

Unfortunately the older we get, the more we experience the above……

 

[Gwladysover]

Hi guys. I hate secrets but I've been keeping one and I feel it's time to share with you all because you share your ups and downs, good times and bad times. I have told a couple of people but I wasn't ready to open it to the wider world. However I feel I can now. A few weeks ago our son had a growth removed from his ankle that looked like an infected bite. Unfortunately it has turned out to be a malignant melanoma. He now needs a further, bigger operation on his foot to dig out any remaining cancerous cells. He also had a full body scan. The results were good but not as good as they could have been. His liver, lungs and brain are clear but one of his lymph nodes was enlarged so that could mean it has spread to there. Or it could be nothing. He now has to have a biopsy on that to find out. As you can imagine we are so upset, even though the prognosis is generally good and I am confident that he will be OK. It's just not something you expect to have to deal with when it's your kids. I have to say 2024 has been a pretty sh*t (sorry Pete) year so far.

So sorry the news wasn’t better, Anj. I really hope that the biopsy results come back clear. Wish I could do more than just send my love and very best wishes.

 

[Terrarian]

Hi guys. I hate secrets but I've been keeping one and I feel it's time to share with you all because you share your ups and downs, good times and bad times. I have told a couple of people but I wasn't ready to open it to the wider world. However I feel I can now. A few weeks ago our son had a growth removed from his ankle that looked like an infected bite. Unfortunately it has turned out to be a malignant melanoma. He now needs a further, bigger operation on his foot to dig out any remaining cancerous cells. He also had a full body scan. The results were good but not as good as they could have been. His liver, lungs and brain are clear but one of his lymph nodes was enlarged so that could mean it has spread to there. Or it could be nothing. He now has to have a biopsy on that to find out. As you can imagine we are so upset, even though the prognosis is generally good and I am confident that he will be OK. It's just not something you expect to have to deal with when it's your kids. I have to say 2024 has been a pretty sh*t (sorry Pete) year so far.

Ah that's [Poor language removed] anj, hope he's ok and makes a speedy recovery

Afternoon all, been round the docks this morning, I took pics, will share when I go back on my pc. I am determined to fight and keep this depression at bay. I'm helping myself to help myself and trying not to feel sorry for myself.

Have a good day guys

 

[blue1948]

My favourite of all breads. Do you also have soda bread by any chance?

Yes we do but I am not a fan .
I found this :- https://www.myllynparas.fi/reseptit/soodaleipa

 

[Armaghtoffee]

Hi guys. I hate secrets but I've been keeping one and I feel it's time to share with you all because you share your ups and downs, good times and bad times. I have told a couple of people but I wasn't ready to open it to the wider world. However I feel I can now. A few weeks ago our son had a growth removed from his ankle that looked like an infected bite. Unfortunately it has turned out to be a malignant melanoma. He now needs a further, bigger operation on his foot to dig out any remaining cancerous cells. He also had a full body scan. The results were good but not as good as they could have been. His liver, lungs and brain are clear but one of his lymph nodes was enlarged so that could mean it has spread to there. Or it could be nothing. He now has to have a biopsy on that to find out. As you can imagine we are so upset, even though the prognosis is generally good and I am confident that he will be OK. It's just not something you expect to have to deal with when it's your kids. I have to say 2024 has been a pretty sh*t (sorry Pete) year so far.

A worrying time for you all Anj but place your trust in the medics to see him right.

 

[blue1948]

Hi guys. I hate secrets but I've been keeping one and I feel it's time to share with you all because you share your ups and downs, good times and bad times. I have told a couple of people but I wasn't ready to open it to the wider world. However I feel I can now. A few weeks ago our son had a growth removed from his ankle that looked like an infected bite. Unfortunately it has turned out to be a malignant melanoma. He now needs a further, bigger operation on his foot to dig out any remaining cancerous cells. He also had a full body scan. The results were good but not as good as they could have been. His liver, lungs and brain are clear but one of his lymph nodes was enlarged so that could mean it has spread to there. Or it could be nothing. He now has to have a biopsy on that to find out. As you can imagine we are so upset, even though the prognosis is generally good and I am confident that he will be OK. It's just not something you expect to have to deal with when it's your kids. I have to say 2024 has been a pretty sh*t (sorry Pete) year so far.

I can only wish your son and all the family my heart felt best wishes . I am sure all on here feel the same .

 

[peteblue]

Ah that's [Poor language removed] anj, hope he's ok and makes a speedy recovery

Afternoon all, been round the docks this morning, I took pics, will share when I go back on my pc. I am determined to fight and keep this depression at bay. I'm helping myself to help myself and trying not to feel sorry for myself.

Have a good day guys

Good lad, better weather will help as well….

 

[anjelikaferrett]

Ah that's [Poor language removed] anj, hope he's ok and makes a speedy recovery

Afternoon all, been round the docks this morning, I took pics, will share when I go back on my pc. I am determined to fight and keep this depression at bay. I'm helping myself to help myself and trying not to feel sorry for myself.

Have a good day guys

You're doing great. Being determined to fight is another big tick in the good things box.

 

[Gwladysover]

Ah that's [Poor language removed] anj, hope he's ok and makes a speedy recovery

Afternoon all, been round the docks this morning, I took pics, will share when I go back on my pc. I am determined to fight and keep this depression at bay. I'm helping myself to help myself and trying not to feel sorry for myself.

Have a good day guys

Doing brilliantly T. Long may it continue. Looking forward to the pics.

 

[Ducans elbow]

Hi guys. I hate secrets but I've been keeping one and I feel it's time to share with you all because you share your ups and downs, good times and bad times. I have told a couple of people but I wasn't ready to open it to the wider world. However I feel I can now. A few weeks ago our son had a growth removed from his ankle that looked like an infected bite. Unfortunately it has turned out to be a malignant melanoma. He now needs a further, bigger operation on his foot to dig out any remaining cancerous cells. He also had a full body scan. The results were good but not as good as they could have been. His liver, lungs and brain are clear but one of his lymph nodes was enlarged so that could mean it has spread to there. Or it could be nothing. He now has to have a biopsy on that to find out. As you can imagine we are so upset, even though the prognosis is generally good and I am confident that he will be OK. It's just not something you expect to have to deal with when it's your kids. I have to say 2024 has been a pretty sh*t (sorry Pete) year so far.

Very sorry to hear Anj, wishing your boy a speedy recovery xx

 

[Terrarian]

Not the best pics but It's all I've got lol