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I have been undergoing a few cancer related tests recently, which has been a little tough going stress-wise

The good news is that I found out on Monday that everything is OK, and other than routine check ups and scans, I can put this worrying episode behind me now .cheers

This news came as a huge surprise to Mrs Messy who knew absolutely nothing about the tests. I wanted to prevent a huge fuss being made by her and other anxious family and friends, so I decided to keep it very quiet. We also had been on a short break recently and didn't want her making a big fuss if I had an unrelated ache, if I took a paracetamol or enjoyed a beer (you know what wives are like :roll: )

The unexpected downside of keeping it all to myself is that I had nobody to share the good news with!!! Oddly, my reaction wasn't to jump up and down in celebration, but instead I became instantly & absolutely exhausted to the point I could hardly stand, function or make any sense. I yawned about 80 times in the 15 min cab ride home, before explaining all to a bewildered and very cross wife and going to bed to sleep for a few hours.

So excuse me if I don't give a monkeys if it's going to rain all Easter weekend - as I will be having a good one whatever the weather [smilie=dweeba18.gif]
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Glad all is well Messy bighug

I expect your wife wanted to do this after the initial shock [smilie=ugly_tocktock.gif] or/and [smilie=trout2.gif]
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Nice one Messy.

Glad they have given you the all clear.

I know exactly what you mean about the 'relief' hitting you as exhaustion, rather than elation as you might expect. .salut
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Good news ;)
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.cheers .cheers

Great news, some man, keeping it to yourself though :roll:

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Coolcat wrote:Glad all is well Messy bighug

I expect your wife wanted to do this after the initial shock [smilie=ugly_tocktock.gif] or/and [smilie=trout2.gif]

Thanks for your kind comments

Coolcat - you are right. Both the wooden mallet and wet fish!!! :lol:
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For goodness sake Messy!! You could have confided in us. We would never have let the cat out of the bag. :lol: ;)

So pleased and relieved for you that all is well, but what a numpty not to tell Mrs M! :protest:

What a very very unselfish thing to do. bighug
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Wow, how you managed to keep that to yourself is pretty amazing. Completely understand why you've done it though.

Glad to hear everything is ok.
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Only just seen your good news Messy and I'm absolutely over the moon for you :D :D :D

Phew!!

Now get back to work!
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Post by wendolene26 »

I'm so pleased that it was good news Messy. What a relief. ./thumbsup..
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Great news Messy

.bounce .cheers .compress ./thumbsup..
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Great News Messy.
Know what you mean about keeping things secret so that everybody else is spared the worry.
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