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It’s Not All About ME!

November 30, 2014 //  Leave a Comment

I ended last week with my message being, “I am not concerned about who will bring me tea if I’m sick! I am so tired of people telling me, “ya know… we’re not getting any younger.” It’s as if everyone around me is racing the clock! What do you think is going to happen? I’m in my fifties, not death row! Even being in your sixties doesn’t necessarily bring you closer to knock, knock, knockin’ on heaven’s door! Am I the only one out here that is oblivious to the ticking of the clock?

Just the fact that I can call you and say, “Hey, I just wanted to hear your voice,” brings me comfort. Just knowing you’re there if I need you is more than enough.

Between then and now, the best friend who I’d just had this argument with about this damned ticking clock, has wound up in the hospital after having a stroke.

My first instinct is to be so mad at him for leaving me defenseless, I mean… how do I go through a day or days not talking to him? He’s been my lifeline! I thought I was his! How many times, selfishly speaking, can one woman learn to adapt? No, as I said, I don’t need someone to bring me tea when I don’t feel well, but I Do need someone important to talk to on a daily basis; someone who’s opinion matters to me; someone that won’t laugh at me if I ask a question that may seem redundant and will take the time and offer the concern to give me their opinion.

My second instinct is to think, “Holy crap, he was right! We’re not getting any younger!” This is the part I’m having the most trouble with; I don’t think it’s age related but I do think the longer we live the more apt we are to have more things happen to us, regardless of how we take care of ourselves. Our bodies can only withstand so much as we live year after year, but we can’t use this excuse for young children with cancer or rare diseases. Is it just “bad luck?” A “spin of the wheel?” “Russian Roulette?” It just can’t all be related to age and yet there he lies in the hospital debilitated with an unexpected illness out of left field and here I am walking around feeling as good as I get, while having cancer! Just when things start to come around to making sense again… they don’t.

This happened while visiting my family in SC and really knocked me for a loop. There I go again, sounding just like my mom. ENOUGH with the apples!

My youngest daughter told me today after seeing me for the first time in a long while, since being diagnosed, that she didn’t expect me to look like I do! She said, “Mom, you look exactly like you did… even better than you did before you had cancer! I’ve never met anyone that looks like you do that has cancer!” I laughed out loud! “Did you expect me to arrive on a stretcher?” “No, but mom…. Is your head soft like the rest of your skin?” She had me in stitches again, and I told her, “when you come to Dallas in a couple of weeks, I’ll let you feel it!”

It’s funny, I’ve had 3 out of 5 kids visit so far since finding out I had/have ovarian cancer and each one I allowed to see me without my wig, and had no problem with it at all, and yet when together as a family, I just couldn’t walk around that way. I left my wig on for 6 days while visiting… I just couldn’t do it. Maybe I was afraid to let my husband see me? He’s the one who’s seen me at my worst, so no, I don’t think that’s it. It’s still something I’m trying to figure out while I’m on the plane headed back to Dallas. Next week my 18 year old comes to visit and the following week my 17 year old arrives. The first thing I’ll do is whip off my wig and say, “Ta-dah!!! – and no, I haven’t the slightest idea why! I guess that’s where the saying, “to know me is to love me,” comes from.

Throughout this whole blog, I’m fighting back tears because my friend is so sick. I can’t believe after all these years he didn’t have a secret cape in his closet, like I did! If we lived in the same state, I’d lend him mine. He’s man enough to wear pink and not mind people staring. It only goes to show that all illnesses can hit at any age, some you see coming and some you don’t; it’s still important to be proactive and go to the Dr. and fix the ones we might be fortunate enough to see heading our way.

I have chemo tomorrow, I’ve developed some kind of rash that’s actually under my skin on my arms that itches me. My Dr. insists it’s a reaction from the chemo, and I load myself up with Benadryl cream. If that’s the worst I have to complain about, I’m happy!
Please pray for my friend’s speedy recovery. I don’t feel like a whole person without him. He’s like my right half because he’s more right than wrong about life. Well… at least I let him think he is!

Love, hugs and many kisses to you, because one thing I did learn from my friend is we never know what tomorrow may bring. Please accept all the love and appreciation I’m offering. You are worth it!

Robin

XOXO
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Category: Lemons to Lemonade - Ovarian Cancer, Robin MarshallTag: best friend, Hyserectomy

What makes women SO insecure, that they STRIKE OUT?

October 22, 2010 //  Leave a Comment

I really need to study this.  It’s become a constant through out my life, so much so, that I know if I mention it to bystanders, they’ll think it’s ME!  It’s NOT!  …

Category: Robin MarshallTag: abuse, best friend, bullying

A Dogs Purpose, by W. Bruce Cameron

August 12, 2010 //  1 Comment

I’ve spoken with this author, and I’ve started reading his book.  It’s on the best seller list, NY Times.  I’ll be interviewing him on ‘Chat About It,’ on Aug 23 at 7pm est.

So far, the thing I’ve noticed about this book is it’s ‘relatability factor’ is tremendous! The book is actually written from a dogs’ perspective.  It’s about what goes on in his/her mind, what he feels his purpose is, in life, and it engages the ‘afterlife.’  How many times can a dog come back as another dog?  Does she fill and peform her purose each time? 

I’m one third through the book, and I’ve already begun looking at my dogs differently!  My kids had already called me the ‘dog whisperer’ prior to the book, but I find myself taking the time to REALLY look in their eyes lately… making sure I’m not missing anything important.  They’ve ALWAYS mattered, but now… well, let’s just say, I now know why this book is on the best sellers list.  It’s compelling, and almost trans-like, to get you more in touch with your pet!

Read it! I’d love to compare notes with all of you.  Our dogs should never be a chore, even while training them, you still should Love them, and let them love YOU.

I very much, am looking forward to interviewing Bruce on the 23rd on the radio! Feel free to call in at 7pm, est 1 877- 242- 8212 to ‘Chat About It.’

Category: Robin MarshallTag: best friend

Child almost missed flight due to Batter mishap!

August 7, 2010 //  1 Comment

This is gonna’ be a tough one to describe!

Over the last week, my girls have each had 3 friends come in from NY to stay.  We’ve only been living here in the Carolina’s for a MONTH- but their friends missed them, and of course NONE of them could think to take the same flight?? …

Category: Robin MarshallTag: best friend

Something’s Not Right!

October 20, 2009 //  Leave a Comment

I'm Just a Shadow of Myself... 

Did you ever have something happen to you, that was so damn hurtful, that you just ‘put it away’ and tried to move on without it? I’ve put this one away since the Black Out in Aug of 2003. Here it comes…. Damn it!

My girlfriend was getting married for the second time. She was one of my best friends…and I was her maid of honor. My husband and I were having tough financial times, and she had let it slip what her wedding song was going to be, and how much she loved the lyrics to Taking me Home, by Don Henley. I decided to use the Karaoke version, which is the same music, and harmonies, and I borrowed a favor, from a guy that I’ve done voice work for for free at times, and I went in and recorded this song for her. I thought it would be a great gift, in lieu of the fact that we couldn’t afford much, and I WAS a professional singer… It came out great! I was pretty damned impressed with myself! LOL! I didn’t know if she’d swap out Don Henleys’ version for her wedding dance, but I’d hoped that later on in the evening she might play it, and let everyone get up and dance to it as well.

She thanked me for it, and never mentioned it again. Never played it, and that was that. Maybe that’s why the BLACK OUT happened on her wedding day?? Karma?? (JK)

It hurts when you put your heart and soul into something like that, and don’t even get a nod. Pretty much like what we’re going through in our radio careers right now, right?

Just know, I feel your pain,… as I’m sure you feel/felt mine. My mom would say, “It builds Character.”
Here’s a sample of the song, just to keep myself honest.
http://www.box.net/shared/oihnaiexl9

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