Topic: please help

We think of you too, Leesa.  Hope you're doing well.  (((((Dink)))))

Love and hugs,

Karen

Hi Leeza,

Hoping life is giving you some easy and peaceful days, I know its been tuff and ruff for you as well this year.  HUGS BACK TO YOU MY FRIEND.

AAARRRRGGGGGHHHH!!!!!!! How do you smash Corningware and paper plates? I've been trying all morning. I don't even have a full plate that I can smash.

Cathy, I am literally holding my breath with you and holding Ella gently in my heart. You don't deserve all this, yet here it is. You are a brave, corageous woman.

Karen, those were wonderful photos...so bright and happy! The costume may be a bit skimpy, but it's perfect!

Thanks for checking in, Leesa.

Love to all. I remain buried under thousands of tons of music. (exaggerate? Moi?)  Jean Michel Jarre-Oxygene. Janis Joplin-Pearl. King Crimson, Stylistics, Guess Who.........

so behind...my work schedule is keeping me busy.
Hugs to all who need it. I didn't get a chance to read all the posts.
Cathi..prayers for your daughter..((((Cathi))))

doing good. I had time to think things through. Tony had mentioned once that he was dx with some bipolar dissorder. That explaines allot to me.

Back to work.
Love to all!
xoxo
Lisa

Oh my, Lisa!  Bipolar?  I wouldn't touch that one with a ten foot pole!  I worked for a psychiatrist for nearly six years and his sickest patients were those with bipolar.  I can't tell you how many of them had marriages disintegrate during the time I was there.  The spouses just couldn't handle it.  I know I couldn't live with someone that unpredictable.  It's a horrible disease!  You don't need that stress in your life.  ((((((Lisa))))))

Hugs,

Karen

I have a smilar feeling...we're already at higher risk than the general population, and some of us have significant scars from bc. Would potential suitors consider us looking for a "nurse" because of that?

I guess the answer is that if we meet while we're healthy and active, it's a moot point. Anyone, at any time, can be hit with an illness or accident that leaves them incapacitated, so we just have to remember that. As my now ex husband said, when there was a possibility that my broken foot might leave me disabled, he just didn't feel enough love for me to stay around. Damn, thirteen years of marriage and two kids just didn't mean anything to him.

I know that, even now, I would take my ex in if he ever became so sick that he couldn't keep a roof over his head. It's because despite a divorce, despite years of financial neglect, despite his selfish attitude regarding our children (everything's always on HIS terms), I wouldn't want him dying alone on a street somewhere. It's the right thing to do...and it's part of the commitment I still feel.

Until I pledge myself to another person, he's the only one I've made that vow with.

Wise and perceptive comments and interesting perspectives from all. Judie and Nancy, I like your way of looking at committment.

Love to all oxox

(((Lisa))) - I'm sad that things haven't worked out with Tony. I think that there is mental illness and then there is the basic character of the person affected. Some are objective about their illness and work with their medication and health professionals. Others think that the rest of the world is at fault and they don't really have a problem and I suppose there is a variety of combinations of the two extremes. I hope Tony is able to work things out for a better life for himself.  xx

Hi all - happy Saturday,  just a quick pop in.  Amanda didn't get to much info yesturday at her appoiintment,  Ella was facing her back so they could not see her entire heart,  they are looking to find out if all 4 chambers are there /working the SUA can cause heart defects,  they said she weighs in at about 4 pounds which is good for her aga,  just need to pray she gets "growing" again,  she is at a stand still for 3 weeks now. 

I went this AM to get my nails and a pedicure,  I usually go on a weekday,  but has not been possible lately,  I am pulling my polish out of my purse as I walk back to the pedi chair not paying attention to who is sitting there and I hear a big friendly HELLO, look up and it's my BS,  I knew she lived in the general beach area as I,  it was pretty weird just talking to her like a normal person,  she goes in every four weeks on Saturday, she brings in her own polish like me,  so that if she gets a chip she can touch up,  learned her DH's name "Eddie",   I thought she actually had a beach house,  but she is actually on the 16th floor of this real posh-posh- condo on the Gulf side ( I have paid for no doubt- LOL),  she put her X-MAS tree up last week,  because Christmas is her favorite holiday and she loves having the tree up,  and as soon as she retires she is going to get nail tips,  they aren't allowed in the OR.  I LEARNED ALOT.  And funniest thing of all,  I really wanted to say something,  she was drinking this big fat Latte,  in the brest center that she is head of and also in her office - they only serve "HERBAL TEA"  calming and better for you she always says,  I should have called her on it - LOL

Happy weekend all.

HI All,

I had to ready 3 pgs. to catch up!!  UB & I are working at getting back to"normal" around here, whatever that is!

Sorry to all that have been having it so hard - 

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OH YEAH - BARBE WHERE ARE YOU AGAIN -  I WORRY ABOUT YOU LATELY.

CHECK IN PLEASE. XOXOXOXOXOXOX

Barbe, I saw that thread about Susan Komen and Egypt and just clicked away.  I cannot be bothered!  I'm so sorry you're having another go-round.  BC is the gift that keeps on giving, isn't it?  I'm going to smash some plates for you.

Cathi, look at those gorgeous, happy kids!  A good Sunday with family - what a blessing.

Mel, your post and pictures really touched my heart.  You are such a beautiful woman with a beautiful soul.

Sheila, I would love to see some of your latest quilts.  Have you posted on the Crafts thread?  I should go take a look.

Lisa - men can be such.....MEN at times.  I'm sorry things didn't work out with Tony.  Can I smash some plates on his head for Barbe?

Love and hugs to all of you.  

Lisa, Barbe, Cathi and all. sorry to hear all are dealing with difficulties.

I went to my doctor for my annual physical today. My regular doctor that I have gone to for the past 2 or 3 yrs left the practice and I agreed to see her replacement. He does have the prettiest blue eyes next to my hubby. He asked for a little of my history and I told him about the BC 2 yrs ago and no periods since July 2009. He said he would add the hormone blood test to the list for the lab and he asked me when I had my last mammo. I had told him that I had bilat with implants but it didn't sink in so I told him my ps said no mammos with the implants. He then asked if I was following up with the oncologist, I told him that my cancer was stage 0 and I wasn't sent to an oncologist. I did try drinking plenty of water yesterday to prepare for the blood draw but the lab still couldn't find a vein (after sticking me once in each foot and 3 times in my right arm - against my better judgment). they gave me the option of drinking more water today and coming back tomorrow morning to their office or write up orders for me to go to the hospital lab to try and draw the blood. I told the girls there, you had your chance, I will try the hospital tomorrow. I have filled my 32 oz mug up 2 times since 10:00 am with ice and water and will fill it up again at least 2 more times tonight before I go to bed. I have been running to the bathroom at least every 30 minutes today! If anything it will flush out some of the excess weight I can't get rid of!

Meg, I tried posting pictures through photobucket but got a virus on the computer at work and it is now banned, so I can't post any pictures of my quilts .

Sheila

I just read Sue's most recent Facebook post and she said that she had to have an operation to have a rod placed in her leg.  Apparently, she's broken two bones in her leg.  Ouch!!!!

Take care, Sue!  We love you!

Hugs,

Karen