bonny1963

I wish there were some magical way of telling kids.  I have two boys who were 17 and 15 at the time.  They were old enough to understand and to help me through it all.  I was dx in September of 2006.  Having to tell a 3 year old would definitely be hard.  I would think to just keep it simple and put in in language she can understand.  Stay optimistic, and keep it light.  That is what I would do.  I told my youngest in the car when I picked him up after school and he thought I was joking.  I think he actually hoped I was. Kids are great and your daughter will help you out more than you can ever imagine.  Hugs are wonderful and having warm little bodies snuggle up with you are a great comfort.  Good luck and I will be praying for you.  Bonny 

I occassionally write poetry when I am inspired or touched by something really meaningful.  My son had an assignment in school a few weeks ago and they had to finish each line.  They were provided the first two words and had to do the rest.  I though my son's poem was very touching.  He is 17 and my baby.  (I also have a 20 year old son who is also my baby) Eric (17) is always busy and going somewhere and doing something, so when I read his poem, I almost cried.  Here it is:

I am loyal and determined

I wonder about the universe

I hear a tree breaking in the forest

I see a town of gold

I want to graduate

I am loyal and determined.

I pretend to know it all

I feel God helping me get through the day

I touch people's heart

I worry about life

I cry for sickness

I am loyal and determined.

I understand that God has saved me

I say we are the future

I dream about being the person everyone wants to be

I try to help people out

I hope for success

I am loyal and determined.

I love my son and was very touched.  What do you all think?

Bonny

I agree.  If you do not believe in prayer then you shouldn't participate.  If someone asked me to do something I didn't believe in, I would say no.  However, I am a firm believer in Jesus Christ and I am a Christian so I will definitely pray for a cure.  I believe God has gotten me this far in my journey (I am 2 years out from dx) and He will see me through.  I will give Him all the praise honor and glory that I can.  But if you don't believe in prayer, it is your option to not participate.  Healing thoughts to all.  (((HUGS)))  Bonny 

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Praying for you Deb and sending healing thoughts your way.  Feel better soon.  Love ya, Bonny 

Steph, I am so happy for you.  Prayers are being answered daily.  I thank God for answering these about you and I thank God for you.  You are such an inspiration.  Still praying special prayers for you and yours.  Enjoy your week-end.  Love ya, Bonny

Hi all you Tennessee  girls.  Welcome to the club.  Even if the reason we joined isn't a good one, this board and this thread are great.  I have been finished with chemo for almost 18 months.  I celebrate my two year survival on September 12.  I live in Alcoa, about 15 miles south of Knoxville.  I have had lumpectome, mastectomy, port put in, chemo, radiation, Herceptin and port taken out.  I am finally finished with active treatment.  Now I just go to dr after dr every three months or every six months depending on the dr.  But that is o-k.  I will go every day if it means there is a chance I can live longer.  When I first signed on to this board, there were three if us on this thread.  We were all basically at the same point and went through it together.  Over time, more have joined and we have become friends.  If anyone wants to talk, PM me and I will give you my numbers.  I have met Nelliebelle0361 and I go to church with Smalls.  We all need to stick together.  Every friend we make on this journey is a great one.  I hope all of the others on here are doing great.  Steph, still praying for you.  I know God is able and I am so thankful that He is.  Keep us informed.  Love you all, Bonny

This really makes me mad too.  I had a mammogram in late May 2006, Found  a 2.5 cm lump in August 2006, had lumpectomy without clean margins in September and had a left mast first of October.  Where would I be if I had waited 2 years and had not done self exams?  Dead or very close to it!  I seriously believe that.  Maybe someone should forward these posts to the Today show.  That is so irresponsible for that dr to say it is ok to wait.  No it is not!  I for one am glad that I didn't wait. 

Bonny

Hey Janie, good to hear from you.  School here starts Monday.  At least the city I live in.  I am not sure when Maryville starts but the county starts Aug 2.  Alcoa, where my son attends, starts the 28th.  I am glad.  Saves me a lot of worrying.  When he is in school or at work, I don't worry like I do when he is at the "rope swing", the "bluffs," "paint balling", or just running around.  I never know from one minute to the next what is going on.  He is wonderful though about letting me know where he is, but I still worry.  

Well girls, my oldest, Christopher, has decided what he wants to do with his life when he grows up.  He is almost 20.  He is going to be a pharmacist.  I am excited about it.  He is very personable and lots of fun to be around.  I think he will be great at it.  Plus he is very smart.  My youngest, is almost 18 and is very smart too, but in more worldly ways.  He doesn't apply himself at school.  I am not sure what he is going to do.  We are going to look into the explorer program with the local sheriff's office and he has worked at Denso this summer.  He will work there next summer and then will be hired full time if he passes the appitude test.  It is a great opportunity for him and we are looking at different options for him.  He will be a senior this year.  Scary.  Christopher will be starting his third year at UT.  Go Vols!  Anyway, I will get off here and start my mountain of laundry.  I will check in on you girls later.  Love you all.  Bonny