It's become abundantly clear to me that I must either give up treatment or give up my job. I've gutted it out as long as I can. The time has come. Today I resigned from my job. My last day of employment on will be Aug 18th. The nausea and fatigue have at last overwhelmed me and forced my hand. I'm choosing LIFE. I'm choosing to continue the fight. I don't have the energy to both fight and work, so I willl fight.
I came home today and had a good cry on Bill's shoulder after turning in my resig. I've loved my job and the tremendous satisfaction it's given me over the past dozen years. I love my co-workers and will most certainly miss their company. I also love my life and I know that I do not get sufficient rest for someone fighting a disease like cancer.
And at this moment my husband is happy as can be that I have FINALLY agreed to relax and take better care of myself.
The dust is beginning to settle on this and I'm growing more and more confident that I've chosen right. I'm exhausted!
Time for a new chapter in life! Congratulations! Get some sleep!
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DeleteGood for you Jane! You did what you had to do and you stuck in there a long time. I don't know how you did it, but God bless you! I had to stop working after 6 months on Votrient as it was making me sicker. I think you made the right choice. You will know that soon :) I cried too, but it is not like we are slackers or anything. Love ya!! Allison
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