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@cookie54 - Thanks so much for the sympathies; they are very appreciated. I do think the one step at a time is the way to go, and I'm going to give it my best shot. I do appreciate all the support from everyone here (the "overflowing pocket" as you say), and am taking everyone's nice thoughts and comments with me to my appointments this afternoon. I am hoping for some more information. They did say that the liver samples have estrogen receptors, so would be ER+. They didn't mention PR or HER, and no new info has come through MyChart. I'm wondering if that means there's just an assumption then that the PR and HER are negative? I'll be sure to ask about that and a lot more a little later.

@irishlove - Thanks so much for all the good thoughts and sending out of prayers (re your "if accepted" I absolutely accept prayers from those who are really serious about and them and really believe in them, but not from those who want to cram any of their personal religion onto me or others.) I'm kinda/sorta religious, and kinda/sorta agnostic, and the religion I have is a real eclectic hodge-podge of all sorts of things from looking to "the universe" for answers and offering vibes, to appreciating certain saints and what they stand for, to Buddhist and Hindu sorts of things, meditation (which is universal), to loving traditional old medieval church music and traditional ritual a la Anglicanism and Catholicism - if that makes any sense at all. I think all of it has something to offer and let us ponder, while being comforting at the same time. I like to think we are all looking for the same thing in the end, and that there are many means to that end, depending on how, where, and when we grow up, what we read, explore on our own, our life experiences, and so much more. (Well, had no idea I'd be going off on all that, but there it is.) Also, I just love Shepherd's Pie, but don't think I've ever had it with fish. Sounds really good. Haven't had any for a long time - makes me think about looking around for some, as I'm not about to cook it. I also agree that @cure-ious really makes some very good and informative posts about all sorts of good stuff.

I also wanted to mention earlier how much I feel for you re your relationship with your sister. I am so sorry about the situation. I have a sister too and we don't speak - not anything I will go into here, but it's just one of those things that some of us have to accept and know that we've tried beyond all reason and that there is just nothing more we can do. I do hope however, that things improve.

@mara51506 - Glad you will be seeing your brother and sister-in-law. I hope you all have a real nice time together!

Well I guess I better finish my tea and start getting ready for the doctor's office, the NP, and those damn shots.

Have a really good day everybody!

Threetree - joining our sisters here in pocket duty for you. I’m so sorry about your progression. I love Mara’s recommendation about staying focused on today. I know that’s hard to do but I hope you can find some peace of mind every day. Hugs 🤗