We had the best bush experience we've ever had over the weekend at Nottens, which is a fabulous bush lodge in the Sabi Sands area adjacent to the Kruger Park. It was perfect in every way and a trip is highly recommended for the bucket list of all. http://www.nottens.com/
We were all thrilled by being really close to two exquisite and wonderfully playful leopard cubs and were overwhelmed by nervous giggles as we were surrounded by a herd of trumpeting elephants. The food was sublime and those kgs shed during arduous chemo have been swiftly replaced!
I really was in full health and able to enjoy every minute. The scents and sights of the bush and the glorious stars at night prevented us from dwelling on any negative thoughts.
With professional, gentle and insightful counselling from Sarah, I have managed to change from focus away from the ghastly prognosis to recovery and survival. I feel and look so well that it seems absurd to consider myself a statistic. There is also so much good work to be done.
Trish, a homeopath friend has been extraordinarily generous with her time and energy and has treated me successfully with complementary medicine which helps so much. Yesterday we consulted another doctor friend who has advised me to try an orchid product which he has used successfully with melanoma. Trish is now using all her international contacts to source it. we also saw another homeopath friend of hers who aligned my energies, a fascinating and exhausitng process.
Chemo again next week.
Oh Margs, I am so relieved you are looking at the prognosis differently and at the alternatives - there are so many very encouraging stories. You are looking wonderful. So pleased you have the support of two (sounds like wise) friends Sarah & Trish.
ReplyDeleteYour bush break looks fabulous, always good family time and so affirming. What a great place to regain your strength before the next chemo. So happy to hear there are alternative treatments and so much support and other help when you need it. Missing our walks in CT! lol Ali
ReplyDeleteWow! Great photos from both your trips and what a fantastic idea to post a blog.
ReplyDeleteAny game drive I hear of, I think of Chris dangling his arms out the car window (terrible game drive protocol) only to quickly retract them after a lion roared right in his face. His arms are still 5cm shorter than when he left for his gap year.
Much love,
Alex
Hi Margie, what a great way of keeping us all in touch. You are looking stunning in both sets of photos! What a blessing and support your precious family are? You have done a great job they do you and Tim proud!
ReplyDeleteRemember as you face your next lot of toxic chemo.. "you can do (face) all things through God who gives you strength"
Am sure Trish has also given you all sorts of homeopathic treatment that will help along with friends, family, faith and your new found hope.
We will keep you firmly in our prayers. God Bless and so much love to you all x Pom
Shalom dearest Margie,
ReplyDeleteI am struggling to be modern and to comment on your blog!but no success to date!
So today Cape Town put out her best sunshine to welcome you back!We miss all you Bashalls terribly!We feel so far away from you..
But knowing you are surrounded by your most amazing and awewsomely supportive family must give you courage to keep up your strong spirit*
We send our prayers your way every day and we wish you only to be well*With all our love always
The Friedlands
xx
Hello Margs,
ReplyDeleteAlways following your blog and thrilled there is so much positive news. Always thinking of youxxx
Tessxxx