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Topic: Riverine's Roses and Hugaghan

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  • Posted on: Nov 2, 2009 10:45 am, edited Nov 2, 2009 10:46 AM by X3sMom
Huntingburg, In
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 96
X3sMom wrote:

These were taken last weekend (Oct. 2009) before radiation to my liver and before  
another stint in hospital. My beloved Hugaghan covers me when I rest  
on my Karoo stoep on my little iron bed.
XRiver

River and Wendy

Riverine and Wendy

River resting under her Hugaghan

My beloved Hugaghan

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Reneepals
New Haven, Ct
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 1,152
Nov 2, 2009 11:52 am Reneepals wrote:

River I hope all is well. I think about you all the time. I pray the radiation works on your pain.

Renee
hollyann
Alpharetta, Ga
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 2,391
Nov 2, 2009 11:55 am hollyann wrote:

Caeri, I think of you often...Hope the rads are working......It is nice to put a face to a name....

Hugs and love, Lucy also dx with DCIS grade 2 er/pr + her2 neg
Diagnosis: 1/15/2007, IDC, 1cm, Stage Ib, Grade 1, 0/6 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
chainsawz
Tucson, AZ
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 258
Nov 2, 2009 11:59 am chainsawz wrote:

I also hope the rads are helping with your pain.  Your little iron bed looks so comfortable - I am inspired to create a nap space on my porch.  Best to you River!  lisa

Lisa -mets to lungs & brain.....the weakest step toward the top of the hill, toward sunrise, toward hope, is stronger than the fiercest storm.
Diagnosis: 7/21/2008, IDC, 3cm, Stage IV, Grade 3, 0/2 nodes, mets, ER-/PR-, HER2+
konakat
Ottawa, ON
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,610
Nov 2, 2009 02:35 pm konakat wrote:

What glorious roses!  And a wonderful place for a nap.  I hope the rads make you more comfortable.  Hugs,

Elizabeth

Elizabeth's Mantra: When in doubt, eat cake. When you haven't a clue, add ice cream.
Diagnosis: 5/2007, ILC, 3cm, Stage IV, Grade 3, 13/19 nodes, mets, ER+/PR+, HER2+
RobinWendy
Long Island, NY
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 1,281
Nov 2, 2009 03:10 pm RobinWendy wrote:

So nice to see your smile.  Hope the rads help.  

Thinking of you all the time.

Robin 

dx Stage II primary BC in Jan. 2001;dx with DCIS on other breast in Jan. 2003; dx with mets to lungs in Jan. 2004 (What's up with me and January, anyway?)
Madison
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 2,261
Nov 2, 2009 03:19 pm Madison wrote:

River, so glad your hugaghan is bringing comfort.....

Madison

Madison
elliem1207
MA
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 1,524
Nov 2, 2009 04:45 pm, edited Nov 2, 2009 04:46 PM by elliem1207 elliem1207 wrote:

it's so nice to see your smile. thinking of you often and sending gentle hugs.

ellie 

~~ Always keep people in your life that charge your battery, not those who drain it. ~~
Diagnosis: 11/2007, Stage IV, ER+/PR-, HER2-
JeninMichig…
Blissfield, MI
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 477
Nov 2, 2009 04:56 pm JeninMichigan wrote:

River

Absolutely gorgeous roses!!!    The background at your house is beautiful.  Most of all, it is wonderful to see a picture of you.  You are a pretty lady!!!

Hope radiation is making a dent in your pain.   Keeping you in thought and prayer.

Jennifer


Diagnosis: 2/22/2008, IDC, 2cm, Stage IV, Grade 3, 4/9 nodes, mets, ER-/PR-, HER2+
heatherpalm…
KLAMATH FALLS , OR
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,779
Nov 3, 2009 12:08 am heatherpalmerton wrote:

Such A beautiful picture with beautiful smiles i hope that the radiation zaps those little buggers. Heather

HEATHER PALMERTON
Diagnosis: 1/18/2008, Stage IV, ER+/PR+, HER2-
KellyC
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 785
Nov 3, 2009 05:58 pm KellyC wrote:

You are so beautiful (((((((Rivergirl)))))))))) xoxo

If life hands you a lemon, stuff your bra with it!
cmharris59
GA
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 405
Nov 4, 2009 01:51 am cmharris59 wrote:

Oh River, you look great! I have a similar set-up on my front porch where I can go and snuggle when the weather is nice. Your roses are divine!

I am glad to be able to put a face to teh name and sincerely hope that you are feeling comfortable and pain free.

C

"The first thing I do in the morning is brush my teeth and sharpen my tongue." ~ Dorothy Parker
Diagnosis: 6/8/2007, IDC, 5cm, Stage IIb, Grade 3, 0/1 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2+
ElaineD
United Kingdom
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 977
Nov 4, 2009 11:42 am ElaineD wrote:

Lovely photos-but I'm confused! Is x3sMom=Wendy?


Diagnosis: 11/4/2007, 5cm, Stage IV, Grade 3, ER+/PR-, HER2+
X3sMom
Huntingburg, In
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 96
Nov 4, 2009 01:03 pm X3sMom wrote:

ElaineD, 

No, XsMom is me, Glenda. I'm Times3 mom. Kendra has a full time job, 2 kids, a husband and lots of stress. So, I come here often for info and support for her (& me). We have met several wonderful friends and River is one of the most precious women on these boards and it has been an honor to get to kinow her here. She was having problems posting her pictures so I did it for her. Wendy is one of the lucky ones who gets to know River in person.

River, hope you're feeling better. Thanks for letting me help with the pictures. I know everyone is enjoying them. You're as beautiful as the roses!

Glenda
riverinerab…
South Africa
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 773
Nov 4, 2009 01:24 pm riverinerabbit wrote:

Oops, sorry, I should have explained. My MAC computer is giving me so much uphill with image attachments in all software I have. I am ready to throw it into the pool.

Glenda X3s Mom, is a wonderful supporter of us all,  and is Glenda's Mum. She makes the most amazing puppets and Kendra is an artists (as am I), as well.

I emailed her my pics of the roses with my friend Wendy (who looks after me like a mother hen when my family are away), and I on my little farm verandah, in the Cape in South Africa.

The power of communication across the world.

I am hoping to rectify the image posting soon.

Take care,

River 

River
Diagnosis: 8/14/1999, DCIS, 1cm, Stage IV, Grade 1, 0/9 nodes, mets, ER+/PR+, HER2-
ElaineD
United Kingdom
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 977
Nov 4, 2009 01:45 pm ElaineD wrote:

As you said..the power of communication and love across the world. Despite everything, in some respects, we are the lucky ones. Thanks for explaining (was blaming my confusion on chemo brain!)


Diagnosis: 11/4/2007, 5cm, Stage IV, Grade 3, ER+/PR-, HER2+
riverinerab…
South Africa
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 773
Nov 5, 2009 01:52 pm riverinerabbit wrote:

Stopped after 4 Radiations. It seems my bodies taking too much strain. Still, the good news is the liver pain is no longer, just swelling pain. I still have 8 radiations in hand, should I become jaundiced or the pain becomes an issue again.

My Doctor says I have a lot of cancer activity elsewhere in my body. She seems to know more than I want to know. I think she saw, on the CT mark up for the liver rads.

I am sad, but its still one day at a time, one moment at a time. My DH wanted me to persevere with RADS, I think its the male thing, "fix it'. I've told him we have to savour each moment that we all have together - and not to make me feel like I am letting everyone down. Really feeling up against it and I know you will all understand. I've lost too much weight and I need  some quiet solace and special moments without the pressure of 'getting it right'. I've been having too many 'angry moments' which is not how I envisaged it.Cry

Feeling a little overwhelmed. 

River
Diagnosis: 8/14/1999, DCIS, 1cm, Stage IV, Grade 1, 0/9 nodes, mets, ER+/PR+, HER2-
Godsgal
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 168
Nov 5, 2009 03:01 pm Godsgal wrote:

Hi River,

It is wonderful to hear from you my dear sister. I hope your pain is being controlled with the radiation..

Be blessed my sister,  you are in my thoughts and prayers..

Hattie
Godsgal
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 168
Nov 5, 2009 03:01 pm Godsgal wrote:

Hi River,

It is wonderful to hear from you my dear sister. I hope your pain is being controlled with the radiation..

Be blessed my sister,  you are in my thoughts and prayers..

Hattie
livesstrong…
NJ
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 2,400
Nov 7, 2009 11:52 am livesstrong wrote:

Another beautiful hugaghan for another beautiful lady.

Someday I'll wish upon a star and wake up where the clouds are far behind me.
LuAnnH
Cincinnati, OH
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 8,740
Nov 7, 2009 02:41 pm LuAnnH wrote:

I don't know how I missed this thread.  River, what beautiful pictures.  It looks so peaceful and comforting to sit on your porch (or sleep LOL)  I hope you savor every moment you have.  As for letting people down, you can never do that.  We can only deal with so much of this crap and we all know when its time to say enough!  Take care my friend!

LuAnn -- www.luannsblog.typepad.com
Diagnosis: 7/2/2006, IDC, 2cm, Stage IV, mets, ER+/PR+, HER2+
Reneepals
New Haven, Ct
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 1,152
Nov 7, 2009 03:07 pm Reneepals wrote:

River,

I am glad to hear that they have your pain in check.

Hugs

Renee
meima
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 359
Nov 7, 2009 03:16 pm meima wrote:

Blessings to  you River and your beautiful spirit.  What a lovely little place you have made for yourself on your porch.  I can just imagine you there being at peace with your thoughts.  Prayers for you, sweet lady.   Meima


Diagnosis: 8/31/2006, Stage IV, mets, ER+/PR+, HER2-

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