Taking A Blogging Break
With a gap of over a month between entries it’s obvious I have spontaneously taken a break from blogging about HepC.
Some of this is due to not being able to get online except on weekends when I’m home back in London. And I’m ready for a break when I get there, not more computer work. The city I am working in has very few internet cafes (all of which seem to close at 5 pm). Even Chefchaouen in the remote mountains in Morocco had more internet cafes! I do occasionally have a look on the Forum while I’m at work but use of the internet is not allowed so I can’t spend much time online there either.
Ben gave me a wifi card for my laptop - and I still had trouble locating zones to use it in till recently. I found a bar where I can sit sipping mint coolers and use the internet. How cool / sad is that?
Another reason for not blogging? How much more can I say about living with Hepatitis C? I feel very fortunate to NOT be living with Hepatitis C, so I don’t really feel I have much to contribute to the greater pool of knowledge and experience of it.
And a final reason for not blogging is that I have not even been thinking about Hepatitis C much at the moment. I feel it’s useful for me to ‘let it go’ a bit at this time. I have moved away from being an ill person and back to living an everyday life. It’s what I waited for all those months and now I’m doing it. I know I won’t forget Hepatitis C and the amazing journey I experienced living with it. But for the moment I am having a break from blogging. I will continue to oversee the Forum, probably in a minimal way, as I don’t want to lose contact. But expect a gap here on this blog!
Wishing you well
Ron
July 25th, 2006 at 12:52 am
I don’t know….. I understand your need for a break or to “let go” But we miss you. If you had not had this journey we would not have the forum.
It sounds that you are doing well. Hard to believe there are places with few internet connections.
Take Care
July 25th, 2006 at 1:54 am
Ron:
Brother, I know the feeling!
I had a viral load done last week and am waiting on the results — actually, not really “waiting” in the same manner as I did so many times before. I have tested negative at least twice now. (Isn’t it great to not remember how many times?) I also think little about Hep C and feel somewhat guilty about it. Who can take for granted testing negative for something that only a year ago consumed my life?
At any rate, I have not blogged for some time. I am hard at work at the newspaper, as well as the church, and am enjoying life with my family.
Grace and peace to you, my brother.
Buzz
July 27th, 2006 at 10:25 pm
Hi Ron
I myself hve not been reading your blog, as I am still busy as a bumble bee but I am so glad you doing so great. Whats new in your life. Say hello to superwoman for me
July 31st, 2006 at 12:28 pm
It’s a genuine pleasure to hear of the continuing progress & the wellness in your life.
For about one year now, I have been “right behind” both you and Buzz Trexler. About 10 weeks behind you, and about 10 days behind Buzz, in terms of both the 48-week long treatment & the recovery.
August 6th, 2006 at 2:20 am
Completely get it! Great to hear things are going so well for you Ron. All the best to you, Carol and the family. May wonderful things come your way.
Sue
August 6th, 2006 at 11:08 pm
Hi Ron,
Just put a post in my blog…first time in ages!! Still check in with the forum and try to keep in contact with bonds made therein…but i do understand what you mean…
Is great that you are moving on and getting on with life. Tho,
‘I feel very fortunate to NOT be living with Hepatitis C, so I don’t really feel I have much to contribute to the greater pool of knowledge and experience of it.’…
Personally, think your experiences and everything you went thru, will always qualify you to contribute
Best wishes to you and yours.
Heather
xxx
September 3rd, 2006 at 3:26 pm
Hi Ron,
I’m just checking in for the first time in ages. Dont have much time these days as I’m trying to prove to everyone that I’m better even if I still have joint problems and walk with a stick. My 1 year post treatment birthday passed a few weeks ago and I meant to email you, Jonathan, Jane etc but didnt and the day passed as other days tend to do, busy, busy busy. I still feel like part of the community tho, dont think that will ever change.
Glad to hear your doing OK.
love as ever
Wendy