Hi,

I also have advanced cancer and I had to retire early last year. I have days when I feel a sense of loss because my life has changed so much, but my strategy is to focus on the plus side - no Monday morning journey to work. I don't do much with my life, but I promise myself that I will join a choir again soon, maybe take up pottery classes again. I am making a list of things to look forward to.  I try not to think about the short-term nature of life, because anyone can have a limited time.  My family seem to be very stoic or not worried (it's hard to tell) but I am the one struggling with this and I'm taking care of myself.  I am also thinking about writing something about my experiences but not sure where that will end up. 

Good luck on your journey and I hope that you find something to enjoy to distract you.

Hi there,

Oh yes, I do celebrate that there are no early morning pressures! I think I'll write a list of things to look forward to, also- it will be long! Hope you do that writing- just see where it takes you. Good luck to you, too and thank you for your advice.

thank you ,you are an amazing person you have inspired me thank you 

Thanks for your kind words. I am a scientist and now I am sorting out my work papers and looking at what I can feed back to my colleagues, to help them carry on with the work.i may need to act as an advisor for my replacement as well.  I am throwing a lot of stuff out because I have too many things, and giving things to charity. I moved house a couple of months ago and the new place needs small jobs doing, so I am painting small areas such as window ledges. 

Keeping busy is is the key for me, and doing something useful or rewarding.