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TIME TO CIRCLE THE WAGONS GIRLS
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Cheri you crack me up
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Good evening CG's - I didn't get to post yesterday - or finish reading all the posts so tonight it took quite awhile to read them all, so starting skimming the posts. Atleast I am caught up.
Miriam had a sock hop at school tonight. DH took her to get a poodle skirt the other day. She was sooo happy. The kids had so much fun tonight. The girls in their poodle skirts were so cute. It was nice to just watch the kids - the gym was way to loud to spend too much time beyond taking pictures. WE missed the sock hop last year as it was when I was going through all the diagnostic testing before mastectomy. So Miriam was even more excited to be able to go this year. Does that mean we are getting some normalcy back to our lives!!!!! Now its time to start planning her b'day party as it is in just over 3 weeks and she will be 9.
My mother emailed me last night saying my dad was having a really hard time and that he was even crying (not something he does), not eating and loosing weight. its been 5 weeks since his back surgery and he is still in rehab. He goes to therapy 2x day- morning upper body exerciese and afternoon lower body. He is still not weight bearing. Called dad this morning. He was feeling a little better. The pharm tech told dad that he overheard that they might be sending him home. Dad told me that he could do the therapy at home just as easily as at the Manor Care facility. My mohter doesn't call me much as she does not want to talk about dad as it upsets her. I feel really bad. I've only been calling my dad about once a week. So please keep him in your thoughts that he is up and walking soon. The surgery did not turn out how they thought it would.
NS - I am so glad to hear your "good" news.
Vickie - that was some "barn" you posted the other night.
Susan - love the wanted posters. Glad to hear your knee is doing so much better.
Amy - hooray on the new job!!!! I love to hear good news!!!
Biker - make that appt. Hopefully the doc will have more info than mine and you can share with me. It is almost my bedtime, so need to hurray up and finish posting. YOu are two years ahead of me. Hugs on being alone for 3 days. DH has travelled for over 25 years, but the first night he is gone is always the hardest. He does not travel as much as he used to.
Betty - how cool to connect with old friend
JOyce - sorry Kevin is still not feeling well. I need to get that package put together this weekend. its been quite the week.
Peggy - "lone Ranger"
Deb - you are so right - we must not give up our dreams - yet is is scary to plan too far in advance. Need to find the right balance. Thanks for reminding us. Maybe when we get that, we know we have started to find the "new me"
Bayyore - enjoy the conference. Sat night should be interesting!!! Have fun.
Anne - hugs
Nicki - yeah to one less doc!!!
Denise - carpel tunnel surgery 3 weeks ago and in 4 weeks i have my exchange surgery.
The weather here has been beautiful - 50's, 60''s sunny blue skies. the snow is just about all gone except in areas where the sun can't reach the snow - but more snow again this weekend, but don't know how much. But I do enjoy the days like today.
Hand is more sore than I thought it would be 3 weeks post surgery. I find myself massaging my hand all the time. The splint seems to really help, so I am wearing it more than the doctor wants me to. I see her again one week from tomorrow.
Sorry I left so many of you girls out - vickie, Cheri, MB, MArgaret, Jeanne, Jule, Judy, Shirley, Sue, Cy, Madison, Shokk, Silvergirl, Lisa, Sheri, Alwasy hope. Boo, Laura, tgirl and to everyone else, I hope you are all having sweet dreams - except you Deb, where it is still only 10 (I thing that is right 4 h ours from east coast, 2 hours from mountain time). Deb - wishing you sweet dreams. Have a feel good day tomorrow.
Karen in Denver0 -
Girls - I forgot - need to brag about DH. He really is the sweetest and I am so lucky. A few years ago we had tickets to go to James Taylor concert with some good friends. Unfortunately the week before the concert, my girlfriend dies very suddenly so we didn't go. Well, my hubby just got the DVD of the James Taylor concert. He said he cried watching it, thinking of our dear friend Roberta. Then he said he needed to show me something. He turned on the DVD to the song "" YOu are the only one" and he said he was dedicating it to me. I love him so much. Thanks for letting me share.
KAren in Denver0 -
Girls, I don't think it's a good idea for us to start the bonfire AFTER we drink the moonshine! YeeHaa
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Well, its very late. Or very early. Most of you know that I'm a night owl. Tonight I was sitting here crocheting and started thinking about when I was first dx. Not being able to sleep, worried, nobody to talk to and I thought of the chat room & knew there'd be nobody in it at that time of night. So I logged in by myself & it wasn't 5 min. til someone came in, worried, scared and upset. Nobody to talk to. I don't even know alot about my own Cancer much less most of the others, but I can listen & encourage and be that ear that somebody needs. For the first time I felt like I had really contributed to the BCO and it felt really good. Why hadn't I thought of that before? Anyway, it was just an experience I wanted to share because it was one of those feel-good things that don't happen very often.
Making one last walk around the perimeter to make sure all my friends are safe & tucked in.
pals
cheri0 -
Mon Cheri...good for you helping that woman in chat! That's what it's all about. I'm glad you had the opportunity to help her out...
Now I'm not quite tucked in...where are you now...still walking? You must have some legs...xo0 -
Mena, what a sneak you are! I've been one step either ahead or behind you tonight.
Come play. There's still alot of us that miss your sweet disposition. HAHAHAHA
pals
cheri0 -
Good Morning Everyone: Well I cant believe it. Another snow storm is heading to the chicago end of the circle. They are talking about 10 inches! We already broke the record for the coldest February, and now we will break the record for the largest amount of snow fall in February.
Cheri: Going to the chat was a great idea. I have found in the past that if I just sign in, quick enough, someone will come one looking for some help or just wanting to talk. And what fun, the person you met from chat came over to visit. Im sure you will now start progressing on your squares. I havent done much with my squares all week, but will come this week-end. In fact with the snow storm coming I best go out and get more yarn.
Sherloc: Sure sounds like your having fun with that nifty knitter. When Im home, I practically live in my bedroom. That is when Im not in the computer room talking to all of you. Watched a great movie last night from netflix. "Departed." Its quite a long movie and I didnt fall asleep!! I give it 4 stars!
Shokk: Ooo la la la. I personally would like a well endowed, young guard with lots of energy - thank you very much.
Vickie: Time to wake up. Little Nicki fairies are singing loudly in your ear. Seems like lots of us are working on squares - a fun thing for sure - and a great way to get rid of any stress. Im ready for a ho down tonight.
MB: Exercising after work is the only way I will accomplish anything. Otherwise I would be sitting here each morning and blowing it off. Im hoping to get some new CD's. Instead of singing in the shower, I will sing with exercise. Not that I can carry a tune, but I can pretend.
Jan: Im really familiar with Sturgis, but not for the same reason you are. I use to be and avid wrestling fan. I remember the days where WCW had a major event in Sturgis. And Im still in love with the HBK - the heartbreak kid!
Susan and Jan: Whew! I was picturing myself and a big fat, wild mama.
Madison: I never watch Greys Anatomy, but if Vickie is crying, well then something must have happened. Good work on the afghans.
Laura: I try to take notes all the time. When I do, I cant read half of what I wrote. Hmmmm seems like there are more ladies my age than I realized. I swear, I dont think Im old. I feel vibrant and like a kid.
Christine: Great to see you post again. I love your Avatar. I will be young forever!
Karen: Sounds like it is time for your dad to come home. SNF's like Manor Care and the one I work for, are really depressing if your just there for rehab. Still concerned that your dad cant bear weight and wondering why. And oh James Taylor - he is one of my favorites.
Mena: Good to see you. You must come back more often.
NS: Hoping all is going well. Even though you are reassured that all the tests will be ok, its still nerve racking until you hear from the doctor.
Denise: your post cracked me up.
OK - so hello to everyone I have missed. Chemosabi is ready to ride Distorted Humor and be with Peggy and the Lone Ranger. Gotta go to work now. TGIF! Hope everyone has a wonderful day.
Nicki
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Cheri, I've been thinking a lot about the story I shared, "Wings of Flame". I hadn't read it for a really long time. Hadn't even thought about it until someone animated my name with a fairy.
Well, the more I think about that little story, the more I am convinced the we are the elder spirits. Our wings have been burned by our dx and tx, and everytime we share with a sister who is struggling with this horrid breast (the ogre) we are lighting the way for them. Showing them that there is a way out.
That's what you did last night with the sister in chat. You were able to bring her the light of Hope, the ogre's daughter. It's what Nicki does, too, on her job, and whenever someone in need of Hope comes her way.
Yesterday, I spent some time with woman in my Y exercise class. She was diagnosed 2 weeks ago and will have surgery on Wednesday. We were talking in the locker room about the uncertainty of chemo for her. It's going to depend on her node statis. When we finished, she said that she's been open about her uncoming surgery and tx. She said that if it made a difference in just one other person's life, then she doesn't care who knows. She's already an "elder" spirit.
Take care all.
Laura0 -
Morning, I have to work today...so I just stopped in to tell everyone Hi.
I will read the posts when I am at work (shhh, don't tell).
Vickie, wake up (Oh, you don't have work today)...Okay, sleep in today. I did post in the afghan section for you.
My hair is wet, need to dry before I leave for work (maybe...)
Have a good morning...I'll catch up later.
Wait, I just noticed that Tracey isn't around.....are you with those Frenchmen again????? Do tell us all please...
Madison0 -
Good morning dear sisters
I am up and getting ready to take puppy off to the vet to be neutered...boy little guy...gonna miss him today.
Me and Nate are going to finish painting the living room today...woohoo...finally it will be done! I love this color and will post pictures later.
Not time to write...love ya all and I'll be back later.
Love
Vickie0 -
Cheri, like your avatar. Corky was our Scooter. He was a basenji and they don't call them the devil dogs for nothing. Love the porta potty.
Anne, good luck with your MRI.
Jeannie my husband and son are big car buffs. Joe took 3 years to restore a 34 Ford 5 window and painted it himself, and Joe and Ryan took about as long to restore a 67 Chevelle for Ryan, and now Joe is working on a 69 Camaro - want to talk cars?
Laura, congratulations on joining the water workout class. I really need to exercise.
Karen, I hope things improve for your dad. It's so hard when your parents aren't doing well. My mom now has to have dialysis 3 days a week as a result of congestive heart failure and yesterday she had to have her fistula (basically a port) replaced because it was clogged and then she was supposed to have dialysis afterward. By the time she was done, she didn't feel like dialysis so she didn't do it but today is her regular dialysis day. She doesn't eat for days at a time, not good. Hubby sounds like a keeper.
Mena, good to see you; you've been missed.
NS, I'm glad the techs gave you an idea of the results. None of mine will tell me. When I had my body scan and saw all kinds of black dots on my body, I asked the tech what it could be and he wouldn't tell me. It took me about 15 miles driving home to figure out it was scar tissue from my tram and reconstruction - what a relief.
Ok, have to go shower so I can watch Grey's Anatomy since I missed it last night.
Margaret0 -
Nicki---wanna know what that rotten hand/ortho guy said to me yesterday? I asked him if the frozen shoulders/trigger finger/carpal tunnel issues were related and he said, "not really. It's just the way some of my OLDER patients go through the aging process." I informed him I was only 35 (I'm really 62)and he frowned and told me that's not what my body thinks. HUMPHHH. We don't like him any more! Actually, I'm coming to the conclusion I don't care much for orthos in general. No time for the human side of medicine---guess I'm spoiled since I now have this huge collection of docs who understand that.
Vickie---you're going to let an eight year old loose with paint and a brush? Boy, are you brave!
Waiting to hear from my sister---family crisis in process. I made the mistake of thinking that life seemed to be finally settling down and then boom---biopsy, hand, her issues. Dreamt I was getting chemo last nite---highly unlikely with a 3 mm mass but still.... sigh. That's what life is but it just wears you out sometimes, doesn't it?
Jeannie
Jeannie0 -
Good Morning!
Just stopping in to check on all, before I head in to my Mom's house. Wouldn't dare miss a Friday! She's all concerned about the "bug" I had during the week....but still wants me there. Love her dearly and we actually have seen a great improvement in the past year....but sometimes they can be so demanding.
Hope all is well with you, and I'll be back this evening.
Love and Hugs,
Denise0 -
Old age, I decided, is a gift.
I am now, probably for the first time in my life, the person I have always wanted to be. Oh, not my body! I sometime despair over my body ... the wrinkles, the baggy eyes, and the sagging butt.
And often I am taken aback by that old person that lives in my mirror, but I don't agonize over those things for long.
I would never trade my amazing friends, my wonderful life, my loving family for less gray hair or a flatter belly. As I've aged, I've become more kind to myself, and less critical of myself. I've become my own friend. I don't chide myself for eating that extra cookie, or for not making my bed, or for buying that silly cement gecko that I didn't need, but looks so avante garde on my patio. I am entitled to overeat, to be messy, to be extvagant. I have seen too many dear friends leave this world too soon; before they understood the great freedom that comes with aging.
Whose business is it if I choose to read or play on the computer until 4 a.m., and sleep until noon . or go to the casino
I will dance with myself to those wonderful tunes of the 60's, and if I, at the same time, wish to weep over a lost love... I will.
I will walk the beach in a swim suit that is stretched over a bulging body, and will dive into the waves with abandon if I choose to, despite the pitying glances from the bikini set.
They, too, will get old.
I know I am sometimes forgetful. But there again, some of life is just as well forgotten ... and I eventually remember the important things.
Sure, over the years my heart has been broken.
How can your heart not break when you lose a loved one, or when a child suffers, or even when a beloved pet gets hit by a car? But broken hearts are what give us strength and understanding and compassion. A heart never broken is pristine and sterile and will never know the joy of being imperfect.
I am so blessed to have lived long enough to have my hair turn gray, and to have my youthful laughs be forever etched into deep grooves on my face. So many have never laughed, and so many have died before their hair could turn silver. I can say "no", and mean it. I can say "yes", and mean it.
As you get older, it is easier to be positive.
You care less about what other people think.
I don't question myself anymore.
I've even earned the right to be wrong.
So, to answer your question, I like being old.
It has set me free.
I like the person I have become.
I am not going to live forever, but while I am still here,
I will not waste time lamenting what could have been, or worrying about what will be. And I shall eat dessert every single day.
Author unkn0 -
Cheri-I would probably bite your husband also if he rubbed my nose in poo poo but then again I would hope I wouldnt go on the floor. Hmmm, so much for my suggestions. Did he do this before or just that he has moved in with you? Dont throw the crate at him!,,lol. As far as the other drug being better can you swap back? Might want to talk to your doctor about your feelings anyway. I know,,I know, dont want to talk to them but sometimes they can help us. Love the potty you found. I have had days where I would have really needed it. Oops,,TMI.
Anne-good luck on the MRI and marking my calendar for the magic carpet ride.
Jeannie-congrats on the stitches coming out. I know that has to feel better.
Madison-good idea on the beach party. It was 70 degrees yesterday and today here so I have spring fever bad.
Nicki-I attempt to watch TV when I go to bed also but I always fall asleep which is great for the TV timer cause it turns off but I need somebody to take my glasses off of me. I also have to be careful because Peanut Annie the rat terrier things they are really cool to carry in your mouth if you see them around. A dog and glasses is NEVER a good thing.
By the way,,,57 is not old.
Shirley-glad to see you and the knifty knitter is getting along. I looked at my walmart and they had the round one but not the straight one so I didnt get it. Should i?
MB-glad you liked my light decorating idea. Im telling you once you try it you will wonder how you did it before.
Jan-you will miss your grandkids if they move to Florida but its a nice place to visit also. Hope you had a good nights rest. I will look around for some porta potties to borrow.
Susan aka big sister-glad you are going for your dreams. Life is too short to not ya know. Hope you are healing ok and I know you get tired of not going out. I would go plain crazy if I had to stay inside that long.
Peanuts girl-I dont think any amount of beer would make those guys looks good,,,yuck! I would like to do the water work out also but no way can I fit that in to my schedule right now. Sounds like a lot of fun though.
Karen-sorry to hear about your dad. I can only imagine how your mom feels. That will put a lot on her when he is home but mentally it might help him to be home.
Menawas that really you? We have got to stop meeting like this ya know?
Texas Sunrise-Great words. Thanks for the inspiration.
Vickie-have fun painting. I couldnt imagine allowing my son to paint.
NS-hoping you get results today but it already sounds like good news cause techs dont normally talk unless they know.
Ok gotta run. Will be checking in later with everyone but work to be done right now.
Amy0 -
Jeannie, just popping in to say I don't care much for orthos either...
I went to mine a few weeks ago (I had frozen shoulder) and have Degenerative disc disease, arthritis, spurs, etc on my cervical and lumbar spine...HENCE I hurt all the time. He has no answer for me other than surgery....
Margaret, Grey's Anatomy was good last night...I think it showed the ultimate love a mother has for her child ..we would gladly take all the pain and suffering in place of our children, even to the point of giving up our life so they can live ..
Vickie, painting today .you definitely have energy I know you cried when watching Greys Anatomy last night
Mena, you snuck in on us.....come to the hoe-down this weekend .Do you know that Denise is saying the P word?
NS, G, let us know when you hear from your onc .still praying and holding your hand.
Laura and Cheri, it is great that you were helping other bc sisters ..I think that is what we are called to do share, comfort, and encourage.
Cheri, that firefighter wasnt using our moonshine was he? Do we have to help you pay for postage to get the port-a-potty to Pinkstock in August? Let us know .well help
Karen, your mom and dad are in my prayers .I hope he does get to go home because I think he will mentally feel so much better at home thinking about you (hugs)
Christinek, yep we are all sisters on this board can you go to Pinkstock?
Bayyore, DID ANYONE NOTICE that your name is very close to BYOB (bring you own batteries) OR BYOB (bring your own booze) Just teasing ..
Anne, I am so jealous, you get to hold babies and place them in loving homes .that is a very special service you are doing for these families . Good luck with your MRI
Nicki, you are also helping all you touch by giving them encouragement It sounds like you know just the words to say and give something special to all you touch .I know you help all of us in the circle and we love you for being here for us.
Texas-Sunrise, that was wonderful
Peggy, good luck on the mammo today.
Denise, have a good visit with your Mom ..Im working on the crochet squares I received in the mail pretty, pretty colors. I send you a PM.
Amy, a backhoe ..I can just picture you driving ..watch out .its Amy on the backhoe .
Ginny, are you in the spa tent?
JPAnn, yep, we are so bad we are GOOD!!!! Come have fun
Shirley, where are you?? Come out and play TGIF .FRIDAY!!!!! Oh, you have been working on squares ..
Susan, the wanted posters are great ..wanted one party person ..
MB, the pictures of your pond are beautiful .
DebC, where are you? Come out and play!!! We cant have a party without you my dear.
Joyce, how is Kevin?
Jan, if we go on a port-a-potty raid ..Im coming cause I have the same problemo..
Who else is in on the raid? Yep, we hit 80 degrees yesterday....not good for the hot flashes...
Hi to all I missed (didn't mean to miss anyone)
Now, I really have to get to work I mean do some work
Love to all, Madison0 -
Just popping in for a quick HOWDY! I'm getting ready for the hoe-down tonight.
It is a whopping -14 degrees this morning! Yep that is 14 BELOW zero. I am getting ready to take the dog to the vet to get her shots and find out why she is getting such itchy skin. we had her spade last year...actually the day I got my DX. Since then her previously thin silky coat has gotten totally fuzzy and wild. It is thick and knots up all the time and she is always itching. Hopefully the vet can figure out why.
I'll be back later.
Hugs
Deb C0 -
Wow Deb -14 and you are out and about. Thats a true alaska person for sure. Brrrrrrr,,sounds down right cold to me.
Heee Hawwwwwwwwwwwwwww--got my boots on and ready for a party.
Amy0 -
Deb, 14 below.....I'm coming to meet you...I have the fan at my desk blowing directly in my face (hot flash time)....can't go outside to cool off 'cause it is in the 70's.....
You know I can relate to what you dear dog is going through....estrogen deprived that I am...those symptoms sound familiar...
Madison0 -
I'm Baaaack!
I have a dog who has had all her shots, had a blood test, and a skin test. She has a bacterial skin infection caused by her scratching. We have to get that cleared up with antibiotics before we can figure out what is causing her to itch SO 3 weeks of pills. $287.00 later, its a good thing I love my dog.
The sun is up and it is a blue-sky day. The temp always dips just as the sun comes up. It was -19 by the time I got to the vet, but now that the sun is up it should be zero by noon. I have to go gather the eggs and feed the chickens then Im off to steal something for the party .
Deb C0 -
OK ladies...I got us a boy toy...
And, to be fair...some girlie eye candy
And woman's best friend
And a quick-draw expert to keep us all safe...
I'm ready...
Let the Hoe-Down BEGIN!!!
Deb C0 -
a quicky HI before I lose my satellite again.
IT'S SNOWING!!!!
I hate snow. It's not supposed to snow at my house. Did I mention I hate snow? Stupid dish gets snowed on and doesn't work till it melts.
So if you don't hear from me thats the problem. Did I mention I hate snow!!!0 -
It's snowing here to...did I mention that I hate snow!!
LOL...but truly I do!0 -
hi girls!!!
well when i got to work i had a really long post and lost it.... dang first time!!!!!!! how fusterating... i am at work and my computer is running slow.... prob from the snow as well ... yep its snowing here again...
lol my boss got stuck in the elevator ... i said we should leave him there and he heard me through the doors... hahahahahah......well anyways i am ready for the hoedown.... at 3 i will be gearing up....
so for now have a great day ladies!!!!!!!!
tracey
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Hey Shirley- Do y ou have a leaf blower? I can stand about 12 feet away from my dish and still blow the snow off it with my leaf blower. My neighbor uses his air compressor.....just a thought
You can all send the snow to me. We could use a few inches of fresh snow for the ski meet this weekend
Hugs
Deb C0 -
The last couple of days have been so crazy. We had a performance last night and the next 3 days, so I've been focused on that. Yesterday, we got a call from the psychologist at my daughter's college. She said some things that made a friend think she could harm herself, and reported them. This started a HUGE fallout! I spent the whole afternoon talking to my dd, the psych, the former dr my dd used to see, etc. The bottom line, we had to pick her up today and take to her an emergency appt here in our town (she is over an hour away) so they will let her stay in school and not have to go to a hospital. She is so upset! She doesn't want to miss classes, work, time with her friends. It got blown wayyyyy out of proportion. This weekend was not the best time, either. I asked if she could come home next Friday when things would be calmer here, but the psych wouldn't agree. I understand their concerns, I really do, but I know my dd and I know how she thinks. We went down this road when she was 13 and she doesn't want to go there again. She's been off meds for over a year and doesn't want to do them again because they made her feel like a zombie. My dh took her to the appt and I am waiting to hear the result. Her older brother (20) who is diagnosed with schiozophrenia, has also been acting weird lately. With my 15 year old's school problems, this is just more than I can handle right now!!!!!!!
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Shirley---
Don't EVER move to central New York. We're still digging out from the last blast and supposed to get more this weekend. People are paying roofers $700 and up to shovel off their roofs---a few barn and marina collapses due to snow load. A neighbor backed out of his driveway in his truck last week and hit a pedestrian walking in the street because he couldn't see her over the snow piles along the street. Come oooonnnnn spring! Then we do the melty moooshy wet all the time thing. My daughter calls it snush---snow and slush mixed together.
Jeannie0 -
Sheri, hugs to you and your dd....You need to go in the middle of the circle so we can help.
Madison0 -
Shirley, Vickie, Jeannie, Deb, I can't even imagine snow. It is 73 balmy icky degrees here.
Stay safe and warm.
Madison0
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