Topic: Starting Chemo May 2008

Thank you all!  I posted a handful of photos over on FB.  I also figured out that if you count the distance I ran past the 19 mile mark, and the doubling back to the medical tent (not to mention the slog to the subway), I put in at least 20 miles: one for each of us.

 Linda

Linda, you may think you stopped at Mile 19, but I think we must have WILLED you all the way to the finish line! I found the NYC Marathon Athlete Tracker website and checked your split times... and then I looked at their real-time map and there you were!  The thing is, your little symbol kept moving -- each time I checked it, it was farther along the route.  I sat there, trying to imagine what you were seeing and feeling at each point.  (Having never been to NYC, that was kind of difficult for me.)

Anyway, the last time I checked the map, your little symbol was at the finish point... so I think all of us collectively must have put it there.  Maybe it was our group spirit or something.  I don't know.  All I know is, even if your foot failed you, your heart and spirit and strength did not.

otter 

Linda - You are amazing and inspiring!  Thanks for taking us all along!

Coffee with Jen on Friday!!!

Jeano

My heart is thumping and I'm thinking all sorts of happy-thoughts about Jean and Jen meeting for coffee.  I wish I could be there with you!

Kerry, pamper yourself.  Warm, snuggly comforter, hot lemon tea, ... oh, that's right -- it is Spring/Summer where you live!  Maybe cradle yourself in a hammock in the sunshine and make some Vitamin D.

Dolly-Llama?  Oh, I get it!!!  So funny!

:)

otter 

Hah hah...  Thanks for the offer, Kristy.  I wish I could invite all of you here, to help me clean these blinds.  Wouldn't that be fun?  BTW, it's an absolutely gorgeous day here-- temp in the low 70's, bright sunny sky.  Who couldn't like this weather?

otter 

Hi Everyone,

I spent the day (literally all day) at the Cancer center- started out as a check since Im on the trial and ended up with an IV infusion of potassium and fluids due to the wonderful diarrhea that goes with this drug! Going back for a recheck in the morning and hopefully all will be well- taking potassium pills for 3 days too! And I thought I was going to work from home today after my check up!!!!

Kristy

drcrisc

I had to pop over and visit and see how you sisters are. April was when I actually first thought I had a problem with my left breast. By Aug. 13th it was confirmed. Now, my Journey has begun as the Nightmare on Chemo Street is so very real for me.

SomeDay,SomeWay - A-C-CURE

Thanks for all the encouraging words you gave to us November Girls as we are and proud to be, 

"The Warrior Whimps"

This site has been a blessing each and every day for me. Just to have the experiences of each of the others in front of us as well helping those who fall behind. The knowledge we share is so much more rewarding and beneficial than anything else I have found. My DH, seems to think I'm obsessed with it at times, but it helps me so much. My tears have finally lessened to once a day instead of a constant flow. I'm very grateful for this site and all we learn from it.

Again, Thanks for the visit  (((((WARM HUGS))))) to each of you!!!!

rain rain rain rain rain rain thunder rain rain rain hail rain rain wind rain rain rain rain, November in Seattle, dark, rain rain, rain I love life rain rain rain, sorry about being in the cancer center and the iv rain rain rain rain, busted my kid for hosting a party at someone else's house....oops the parents were out of town...rain rain rain rain rain, rain, love life. rain rain love you all rain rain you inspired me branda sharon, rain rain rain rain sometimes I forget I have a missing breast rain rain rain rain.

BrendaSharon - You are quite welcome.  Feel free to visit us any time!

If I left you out....I am thankful you won't take it personally.

I am thankful that out of something so nasty as cancer that 19 wonderfully beautiful, insightful, funny, caring, wise, incredibly remarkable  sisters can emerge and become a part of my life.

I'm thankful for the grey hairs on my head, the wrinkles on my face and my extra insulation on my stomach, and thankful that i am here to enjoy my wonderful family and friends who will take me just the way i am !

I thankful I got to borrow your time for thanks as mine has already passed! (We do like to be different up north you know !)

I'm thankful for some many things, I can't name them all :OD.And I am VERY thankful to God for the friendships that I have made thru this site.

I posted meeting with jean pic in the fb group. It was an awesome visit! I could spot that chick's smile 10 miles away, it is so gorgeous. We chatted for about 3 hours I think, and could possibly have gone longer if we both didn't have to skidattle to somewhere else. It made me look forward to the porch visit even more.

Gracie~ anytime you want to hit newport just give me a holler and we'll set it up!

I am thankful for Eddie, who is a leader by example and for Rock, who wears her heart on her sleeve (in a good way!) and for Otter, who is our very own Otter-pedia.  I am thankful for Sue and her shovels and her new house (yay!).  I am thankful for Jean and Gracie and Jen and her :O

I'm thankful for Kristy, who started this thread and for Karin and her love of pigs!  I'm thankful for Julie and Robin and Angels and her beautiful pictures.  I'm thankful for Noelle, who ie ever-present on FB and Kerry, whose accent I can't wait to hear!  I'm thankful for Mary and Linda and Dana, Tawanda!  I'm thankful for Adrienne and Linda and thankful that I will always remember Randie. 

I'm thankful for my children, who are healthy and smart and joyful.  I am thankful my sister is safely back on this coast.  I'm thankful tha no matter how long it is between check-in's here, I always feel like I have never been gone.

I love you all...