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CY, I would give up all the movies, dinners and parties if it would lighten your burden. I have been so absorbed in my surgery and here you have more to deal with. Please know I will put you on our M'Shibeirach list (the prayer for healing) and keep you there until you are better. Know we are all here for you. What to do about your daughter, i don't know...we have all boys between me and dh. Sending love, warmth and
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Oh my goodness. I have never had so many birthday wishes in my life. OK, you caught me. That picture in my av is 2 years old.
Cheryl, I know we have just met, but I will be praying for you. It is clear, you are well loved, and the compassion here is remarkable.
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Thank you all so much for your prayers. The once is pretty sure it is cancer she just doen't know if it's from the BC. They are moving as fast as they can but since I'm on Coumadin we have to wait til Wed to do the biopsy. I have to stop the coumadin and start taking the shots twice a day until Wed and will then need to keep taking them after the biopsy until I get enough coumadin back in me. This just sucks royally! I'm not saying anything to the family until Monday as I have too much to get done this weekend in preperation. although I'm not sure how I'm going to explain doing the shots again to my hubby????
maybe I'll just do them when his out playing his guitar!
Once again you all are my heros for I wouldn't be able to do this if it weren't for friends like you!
I still plan on being at Pinkstock and no one is going to stop me I've paid for my ticket already and I want to be there! so all plans have to be made around it!0 -
Tricia, Welcome and Happy Birthday. This is the greatest place to be. Our sisters are so full of Love and Compasion. I wouldn't want to be anywhere else!
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I think the reason Tricia doesn't have a bithrday cake is she may not have put in her birthday in her profile. that's what happened the first year with me and the second year it was there cause I updated my profile to include the birthdate
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Good evening ladies.....geez it has been a roller coaster ride this week has it not........CY I am so sorry....but if it is cancer ( either bc mets or liver cancer) that is very treatable is it not??????Robin is responding very well to her chemo for liver mets.....anyway I am just so so sorry......I loved the pics of your family.....all the womem seem to have lots of hair and then the pic of your dad....I sitting here thinking geez he has lots more hair then I do...Liz I would love to meet up for lunch or something....of course that is as long as your not really a man and really a bc survivor.....ha........whats the story do you have family here or just coming down to do some shopping????????Well Vickie I mowed and edged my yard this evening....it is just beautiful and now I should do some house cleaning but I don't want to..... please don't make me.......so I volenteered to sign up 5th graders for 6th grade band in the morning.....instead of sitting around and drinking coffee and watching food network I will be up at about 7 so Nicki and Vicki watch out I may post before you do........brb.......
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Jankay, I forgot to look at the device mom uses for the car to help her get out. It is in her room so whoever picks her up she can use it in their car. I will be there tomorrow to give her a lesson on the computer. I will check and write down the name of the manufacturer. There is also a catalogue that comes with all kinds of helpful items for around the house and to hook up on walkers and such. it is Dr....something. next one that comes I can send to you. They have a website too, I think. Oh, it is late, sorry, have been up since 4:45 AM. I am watching one of my fav movies on Family Channel, "Under the Tuscan Sun" and will take an Ambien and get a full night's sleep... I hope!
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Ladies
Beyond skimmed the posts, more like Evelyn Wood speed reading! I have 4 11 year olds here watching WWE Friday Night Smackdown (wrestling) and it's a bit hectic to say the least!
So quickly...
CY - So sorry, I'm praying for you and have you in the middle of the circle of course. Hoping tests reveal nothing but good news.
Cheri - Huh? Don't worry about it? It's "probably" "just a cyst"? Is she kidding? Yikes
Sue/Gus - Welcome back, hope you had a great trip!
Nicki - how goes your Friday night woman?!?!? I hope you're doing something fun!
Gina - How are you feeling?
Mena - glad to hear you aren't puking! Hope it stays that way!
Susan - what is this secret friend thing? how do I sign up?
Vickie - is it your birthday? Who's birthday is it?
OK, I'm hearing loud crashes and bumps from downstairs so I have to run. That reminds me though, I have some sort of critters in my attic. Hearing really weird freaking noises right above my bed (of course!) in the night. Scary, scrabbling, squeaking really freaking me out kind of noises! Who do you call for that? Exterminator? Handyman? I hate that I never know who to call for these things, nor do I know how to take care of them myself!!!!0 -
Colleen...ooo...scary noises are no fun in the middle of the night. It's just me and Nate here so that's why I have to very big, very protective german shepherds. Call an exterminator and they will steer you in the right direction. It's probably squirrels...they invade my sisters house all the time and drive her nuts.
shokk...are you crazy...I just did that chaperone thing...take a xanex before you leave!!! Yikes. I'll be looking for your post in the morning.
Cheri...sendin you hugs
Cheryl...big hugs to you too.
to tired to post any more tonight...off to bed with me so I can get up and do the dreaded grocery shopping in the morning. Gonna get a pair of sneakers (would you believe I haven't had a pair in probably 8 years! All my money goes to bills and Nathaniel LOL), then off to Michaels to see what I can find with my gift card. Probably yarn LOL.
Love ya all and see you in the morning
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Thank you all for being my friends!0 -
Hey Colleen you call a Priest silly girl.......ha.......
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INTERESTING OBSERVATION
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2 The sport of choice for maintenance level employees is BOWLING
3 The sport of choice for front-line workers is FOOTBALL.
4 The sport of choice for supervisors
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5 The sport of choice for middle management is TENNIS.
and........
6 The sport of choice for corporate executives and officers is GOLF.
THE AMAZING CONCLUSION:
The higher you go in the corporate structure,
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Ok so what happens in the morning is the parents bring in their kids to try out instruments and the teachers run around and listen to see if they can play a single note and if not they sign up for precussion.....ha....not really but anyway they get match up to instruments and we take deposits etc.....it should be fun but you want to know what the best part is is watching the 5th grade boys seeing breast on the 7th and 8th grade girls.....their little eyes get as big as saucers....haha....a fun time for all.........anyway gals everyone is on my prayler list if you want to be or not....to bad.....oh Sherloc if your husband is in a lot of pain so sorry kiddo he is also in my prayers.....but you can always pop one of his pain pills and at least you feel alot better......I bet NS is feeling bad today...second and third day after chemo was always my worse.....thinking about you kiddo......see ya'll in the morning....good night sweet girls....
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Cheryl ((CY)), my sweet sister! I am so sorry you are going through this scare!
It knocks the wind out of you and it is terrifying.... but please!!!!! Take this one step at a time - one second at a time....don't rush ahead with too many what ifs... not yet.
First, your doctor isn't sure if it is mets.
Second, there are a plethora of treatments for treating the liver - many non invasive like targetted rads that work! There is a wonderful tripneg named Calgal who had her liver cured this way. So DO NOT DESPAIR!
As for your daughter, if you don't want to tell her just yet, let us be your ears ... you already have our hearts and prayers. Sending you a very special hug.
Cheri, I hope you are feeling better and you and Amber are getting some peace tonight....don't you too look too far ahead either. You are in all of our hearts and prayers!
Jankay, I wish you luck on your new appointment. I don't know anyone in Augusta, i am from NY. But we will be with you to go to that specialist!!!
Puppy that was a great picture!
Lisa thanks for the encouragement you always give me.
Z I am so happy to meet you. I loved your poem this morning.
Shel, I hope I am awake later to check in on how you are "feelin" when you get back from that joint! HAVE FUN!
Hello Tricia! Welcome and HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!
Vickie , I love the angels you post.
Madison, everything going ok for you??
Amy how is the farm?
MB, I look at your garden everyday and imagine myself being able to go to Pinkstock and seeing you all in the flesh.
Mena, love that you are back again.
Liz, how cool will it be to win that car !!
Robin, I just loved your pictures. And thank you for what you wrote. Remember, you were one of the reasons the Circle was started and we have grown all around you to help and love you through this time.
I am so glad that Cheri and Lisa40 got their afghans. I cherish mine. Lisa is a dear, dear sister who needs us alot now. Please everyone remember her in your prayers.
Jaz, thanks for just being you. You are SO appreciated around here!
Sue, Glad you liked Disney! Don't worry about anything you missed- it was all horse hockey!
Betty a new laptop! I wish I had one of those!!!
Boo, I love having you here!
Shokk, you are a true friend. I can't tell you how much I treasure your friendship.
Sheri! Woo Hoo! On your counts!
Beth, about the SNB, if it were me, in my honest opinion, I would get it done. Why go through all this and not know? Plus if they don't do it and God forbid they find something after your path then they have to go back. You will do great. Heck, I could do it- anyone can! And remember, I did mine on only tylenol!
Deb! Sell lots of tickets!!!! Good luck pal!
Jan, thanks. I appreciate the kindness you always show me... you are such a dear.
Teresa, I can leave the house so you can clean it in peace!!
Brenda, always good to see it when you post.
Dear Denise, I have been meaning to tell you... i watched my "premie" nephews in a track meet on Tuesday night and they kicked butt. So much for the docs saying that their lungs weren't developed!
Oh Colleen, that sounds like you have baby racoons up there! CALL AN EXTERMINATOR!!!!!
Nicki, just saying hi
The chemo finally kicked in today with some teeth. I have a bit of rash from my chest up to my face and the bone pain started tonight from the Nuelasta. It is in the sternum and is fierce. I also can't eat so i am needing to take Zantac. Oh well, it is all worth it. I keep falling asleep. That is good I think.
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NS: I do remember that I am one of the reasons this circle was started it was when the bc came back as mets to the liver and I was given 2 months to live.
Cy:This story is for you: I was given 2 months to live had 12-14 areas of ca in my liver,started chemo the next week,had a repeat ct scan 2 months later and they were already shrinking there were down to i dont remember how man 7 i think.Well to make a long story short i am now down to 4 very small areas all less than a mm and will have a repeat ct the first of june and hopefully they will be gone or down to 2 anyway.When I was given the death sentence I told my onc no this is not the end.And it wasnt.I dont think God is going to take me while I am facing such misery ,i think he has a plan for me and he has one for all of us.I know he is not going to take me before I have a chance to live a little.
Hang in there if you ever need to talk I am here for you.
This circle is what has kept me going,it has lifted the fog on many days.Thru these ladies thoughts,prayers,positive energies,cards letters,quilt,afghan I feel myself growing stronger every day.\
Shokk:You are a great friend to me.
Susan: I never dreamed you are 57 i need proof.
I am off to bed now.Max is behind me in his box snoring his little heart out.
Talk to all of you tomorrow.
So you and Gina gotta get better there is a possee hunt brewing and we need more shovels.0 -
It is almost 1 am Sat morning and here I am up like some teenager or at least young adult. Beth saw that you were taking an Ambien and Vicki I know you said pass the drugs -I guess I am just tired of taking meds and I'm trying not to take anything but this is getting a little more than I an handle.
Cy, come to the center of the circle. Some of us aren't sleeping well and we have built a big, warm fire and we've got some hot chocolate with a little "kick" to it. You'll be safe and we will understand if you just need to be with us but quite, or if you want to talk or if the eyes get a bit misty. Cheri and Amber are here too. Cheri, Liz and Gina have brought their Afghans - said they make them feel cherished, loved and safe.
Robin, glad you are doing better and the invitation is open when you feel like traveling to NC.
Susan, how much longer with your physical terrorist??
It is late and I have one grandson down and the other is still up. I gave him some extra time but it is time for lights to go out now. It has been a good evening and quite honestly the first time in almost 2 years (between BC, chemo, rads and 2 other major surgeries) that I have felt that I could or wanted to keep the boys.
Maybe this will bring a smile - my 10 year old grandson came and stood beside me a few minutes ago and told me that he was starting puberty. WHAT!!!!!!!!!! I ask him why he thought that and he told me that he saw the beginning of hair under his arm and on his chest - he didn't go further than that. That last night he had taken this long, relaxing bath as he was just so tired and that is when he noticed it. I ask if he had told his parents and he said yes and they said WOW - he also told the school nurse. He will be 11 in August. He was so serious - I knew not to smile to big or heaven forbid laugh. It really was a special thing for him to share his big news with Nana but WHAT HAPPENED TO MY LITTLE GRANDSON? This is to soon and to fast.
I lost my post earlier and threw my notes away before I knew that and please forgive but time didn't allow me to go back and take those again.
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Brenda they sure grow up fast don't they! My oldest Granddaughter will be 7 in June! where has the time gone!
Speaking of I still have blankets that need to be made for the grandsons birthdays! Yikes that only give me 2 1/2 weeks for one and 3 weeks for the other and than I I have two to make for June birthday! I think I know what I'll be doing this week! Working on blankets!
Got to get the seewing machine cleaned off first!
Well I think I'm off to take some pain meds and then to bed. I'm going to try and sleep in tomorrow!
Thanks for stoking up the fires! I love sleeping near a nice camp fire!
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Whew...what a crazy few days we have had here in the circle. Through it all...can you feel the love? It shines through all the pain and fear and warms my heart.
CY- I just want to send you a very gentle hug. Hon, NO ONE can Dx cancer from a scan. You don't know it is cancer till you have it in a jar. I know things don't look good, but hang in there. There could still be a very simple answer to this that is not cancer. If it IS cancer, then we will be here to hold your hand while you kick its ass! You did it once, and you can do it again if you have too.
I am a bit brain-dead tonight...just really tired, so forgive me if I have this wrong, but I think you said you are keeping this news to your self right now (expect for us of course). I can totally understand and even agree about you daughter. With the baby coming so soon I can see how you might want to spare her the worry. I do think you should share with someone like your DH. You should not have to do this without someone to give you a "real live" hug. I know our cyber hugs help, but I think I would tell hubby or at least a dear friend that lives close enough to get their arms around you.
You will be in my thoughts and prayers especially tonight, as all my sisters are every day.
I am so tired I am rummy, so forgive me if I don't mention you all by name tonight.
I am going to sneak a sip of Shels drambuie..Maybe two purely medicinal, I assure you And then I am taking my weary behind to bed.
Peace be with you sisters .
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Hello my beautiful Circle Sisters,
Cheryl, you are in my prayers. I understand your reluctance in telling your family right now, especially your daughter. Thats what your family here is for.
Cheri, I am so happy that you recieved your afghan. Tears came to my eyes when you talked about Amber not wanting to lose you. Please let her know that we will always be here for her too. I will be so happy for you once they confirm that our prayers were answered and they tell you for sure that it is a cyst, a harmless one that maybe can be drained. Stay strong, we are with you every step of the way.
Shel, I see that you too like my theme song Im singing Amen, Im alive. I have just got to post the words to it so everyone can be moved by it as we have. Have fun tonight.
Liz, I am hanging my semi-bald head in shame. I do remember you now. You got me through some really tough times when I was first dx. I am sorry but I am horrible with names. So, if I call you Fred just look over me lol. I want to thank you for the support, a little belated. I knew I had heard your name. Whew, there is so many of us here, its hard to catch up.
Sheri, I am so glad that Jacobs FNA was benign. Always a good thing when we hear no shot huh.
I want to welcome Z and Tricia. And a very happy birthday to you Tricia.
Vickie, I hope that Nate is ok.
Beth, a bye bye beths boobies party? Sounds like you have some great friends, have lotsa fun.
Jankay, Thank you for your posts. I look forward to them eveyday.
Mena, I dont know if weve met yet? Anyway, Im Lisa and I am pleased to meet ya.
NS, that stupid thread made me sooo mad yesterday, that was the last thing you needed. But you handled it with class, I am so proud to call you my sister. I hope you are feeling ok. You are still in my prayers. Eew just saw you post ,I hated Neulasta..Bone pain sucks!Want a Percocet or Oxycontin?
Robin, I know it will be so much fun. I may even bring Evil some D-Con Brownies lol. I am so glad that you are doing better and are able to post again. Max is just adorable!!!I will have to post pics of my Pomeranian .He weighs 4 lbs and his name is Killer. He really thinks he is human,we have spoiled him rotten.
Nicki, Glad you got off work early and hopefully you got some rest.
Brenda, that is so precious. My son is 9 and it reminds me of him. They do grow way too fast. I have a really hard time sleeping and I have as many meds as WalGreens.
Shirley,Susan,Biker,AmyShokk,Sue,Madison,Puppy,Denise,Lisa and all my sisters, BIG HUGS. I hope I didnt leave anyone out because you all mean the world to me.0 -
Wow, I finally caught up. I've been here reading most of the week, but I've either been too busy or too distracted to reply. Haven't taken any notes, but here goes.
Everytime time I run into the nastiness like we had in that other forum this week, I've wanted to post and say, "Play nice." However, I didn't want to keep the thread going by responding. To those of you who did reply, well, I think you all did what you felt you needed to do. And that's okay with me. I still feel kind of new to the circle, and don't know if I know enough to be involved. What I do know is that after my being here only a short time, so many of you showed your concern for my MIL. I'm grateful for that. This is the one forum on this board where I feel comfortable sharing about myself. I'm a triple neg, but sometimes the topics there are to scarey for me to even think about. I'm NED right now, and that forum causes me anxiety, so I tend to stay away from it.
Cheri and Cheryl-you are both in my prayers.--
Robin-I hope that the Evil will some be gone from your life. You deserve better.--
Gina-Hope that chemo continues to go well with you. I remember saying during chemo, that it was all just temporary, too.--
Jankay-I don't think that I have welcomed you yet. I'm glad you've joined us. I've been enjoying your posts. Honestly, been trying to decide what to talk about with you. Everytime you share, I think of my dad. He had Parkinson's, and died when he was 78. Yesterday would have been his 84th birthday. So even though I really enjoy your posts, thinking about Parkinson's is very difficult for me. I'm very impressed with the effort that you put into your therapy. Oh, and whatever you do, don't you dare think of changing your posts, because of what I just said. That's not what I intended by sharing this. It's very healing for me to think about dad.--
Tricia-Welcome and happy B-day one day late.--
Zaz-Welcome to you, too. The poem was excellent.--
Have one proud momma moment to share. Eldest DD defended her Ph.D. disertation today. She has passed everything and now is a "proto" Ph.D. Graduation is next Friday. When her disertation is edited and published it becomes official. That should be at the end of May.
Will be sharing more later. Hugs and healing to all.
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Worried sick over a brain cyst, ankle/foot surgery coming up, bc always here, that tightness won't go away from around the top of my head, my vision is blurred when I try to read. And at this very moment the thing that is bothering me most is that I want a.....cigarette!! This is day 16. I will not give in. Just because I've had some unexpected stress does not give me the excuse to throw away 16 hard days quit time for a lousy cigarette. I'm not starting over..again.I will face the stress and take it in stride. I am a non-smoker. The one thing a non-smoker does not want is to smoke. So therefore, I do not want to smoke. I've smoked for 30 yrs and the past ten yrs I've chain-smoked one right after another. That was me 16, now going on17 days ago. That isn't me now. I don't smoke now. I don't want to ever smoke again.This has been a really long craving but it's passing now. I have this 'cyst' in my brain that's causing the tightness around my head---how could I even consider adding nicotine to the problem. It's absurd the things a person does when they're addicted to a drug like Nicotine. I am free. I no longer have to answer to it. I'm alright now.
Hey girls. Just needed to vent a little. Whew, this is a tough few days. I think maybe I was given just a tad bit more than I can handle. Good thing I'm hard-headed. Thanks for the ear.
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i think is one of the best emails i have gotten. hope u enjoy
GOD LIVES UNDER THE BED
I envy Kevin. My brother Kevin thinks God lives under his bed. At least that's what I heard him say one night.
He was praying out loud in his dark bedroom, and I stopped to listen, "Are you there, God?" he said. "Where are you? Oh, I see. Under the bed..."
I giggled softly and tiptoed off to my own room. Kevin's unique perspectives are often a source of amusement. But that night something else lingered long after the humor. I realized for the first time the very different world Kevin lives in.
He was born 30 years ago, mentally disabled as a result of difficulties during labor. Apart from his size (he's 6-foot-2), there are few ways in which he is an adult.
He reasons and communicates with the capabilities of a 7-year-old, and he always will. He will probably always believe that God lives under his bed, that Santa Claus is the one who fills the space under our tree every Christmas and that airplanes stay up in the sky because angels carry them.
I remember wondering if Kevin realizes he is different. Is he ever dissatisfied with his monotonous life?
Up before dawn each day, off to work at a workshop for the disabled, home to walk our cocker spaniel, return to eat his favorite macaroni-and-cheese for dinner, and later to bed.
The only variation in the entire scheme is laundry, when he hovers excitedly over the washing machine like a mother with her newborn child.
He does not seem dissatisfied.
He lopes out to the bus every morning at 7:05, eager for a day of simple work.
He wrings his hands excitedly while the water boils on the stove before dinner, and he stays up late twice a week to gather our dirty laundry for his next day's laundry chores.
And Saturdays-oh, the bliss of Saturdays! That's the day my Dad takes Kevin to the airport to have a soft drink, watch the planes land, and speculate loudly on the destination of each passenger inside. "That one's goin' to Chi-car-go!" Kevin shouts as he claps his hands.
His anticipation is so great he can hardly sleep on Friday nights.
And so goes his world of daily rituals and weekend field trips.
He doesn't know what it means to be discontent.
His life is simple.
He will never know the entanglements of wealth of power, and he does not care what brand of clothing he wears or what kind of food he eats. His needs have always been met, and he never worries that one day they may not be.
His hands are diligent. Kevin is never so happy as when he is working. When he unloads the dishwasher or vacuums the carpet, his heart is completely in it.
He does not shrink from a job when it is begun, and he does not leave a job until it is finished. But when his tasks are done, Kevin knows how to relax.
He is not obsessed with his work or the work of others. His heart is pure.
He still believes everyone tells the truth, promises must be kept, and when you are wrong, you apologize instead of argue.
Free from pride and unconcerned with appearances, Kevin is not afraid to cry when he is hurt, angry or sorry. He is always transparent, always sincere. And he trusts God.
Not confined by intellectual reasoning, when he comes to Christ, he comes as a child. Kevin seems to know God - to really be friends with Him in a way that is difficult for an "educated" person to grasp. God seems like his closest companion.
In my moments of doubt and frustrations with my Christianity I envy the security Kevin has in his simple faith.
It is then that I am most willing to admit that he has some divine knowledge that rises above my mortal questions
It is then I realize that perhaps he is not the one with the handicap . I am. My obligations, my fear, my pride, my circumstances - they all become disabilities when I do not trust them to God's care
Who knows if Kevin comprehends things I can never learn? After all, he has spent his whole life in that kind of innocence, praying after dark and soaking up the goodness and love of God.
And one day, when the mysteries of heaven are opened, and we are all amazed at how close God really is to our hearts, I'll realize that God heard the simple prayers of a boy who believed that God lived under his bed.
Kevin won't be surprised at all!
When you receive this, say a prayer. That's all you have to do.. There is nothing attached. This is powerful.
Just send this to four people and do not break this, please. Prayer is one of the best free gifts we receive. There is no cost, but a lot of rewards.
FRIENDS ARE ANGELS WHO LIFT US TO OUR FEET WHEN OUR WINGS HAVE TROUBLE REMEMBERING HOW TO FLY
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laura - dont worry i wont change A thing. it means alot to me that u would share your memories of your dad. these last several days have been hard for me because of the park and when i have trouble my hubby and daughterdont know what to do. I take care of everything. Bills and etc
also my hubby is not the comforting type and never has been. We have been married 20 years and beentogether 24. we have two children a boy jacob who will be 19 in JunE AND Jessica who i3 going on 30. Liz can tell u that i am not a proud mom. I will be 53 in July. My appointment in may is to see a doctor about having brain surgery.
Hope u all enjoyeds the story above
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Good morning Sisters.I am just going around checking on you all.Everything looks peaceful and it seems everyone is sleeping.I have made homemade biscuits,sausage,gravy,eggs,hashbrowns with onions and bell pepper and some blueberry muffins with a strusel topping.I will leave it in the oven for you all.I am going to run some yard sales in a little bit.My Mom used to wake me up every Saturday morning at 5 am to run yard sales.I don't need an alarm clock my eyes just pop open at 5am every Saturday.I have a story about that and it always shows me that God is watching over me.When I was 18 I was pregnant with twins.While DH was at work one Friday,I started spotting.My Mom and Stepdad took me to my OB dr.He put me in the hospital immediately and said I needed a D&C fast,wouldn't even let me wait for Johnny.So,I had the surgery about 2pm and was sent home at 6pm,4 hours later.I went to bed,still groggy from the anestisia.Next morning was Saturday so at 5am eyes popped open and I went to the bathroom.I was bleeding so bad that I had fist-sized clots in my pants.Was rushed to the ER and I was in deep doodoo.My blood pressure was 56 over 42,I was hemmorhaging to death.They packed me and I bled through in 5 minutes.They took me in for emergency surgery and that stupid OB dr had left one of my babies arms inside me and my body rejected it and caused an infection.The ER dr said had I not woke up when I did,I would have died in my sleep!But just as he is now,God was watching over me.
Cheri,Oh sweetie,you sure have had more than you can handle.Good news is,you ARE gonna make it through,I firmly believe that.I am so proud of you for not smoking.I amoke like a chimney and I have to stop.Think I might try that Chantix soon.
Jankay,what a moving story.Thank you.
Laura,I don't think we have met.My name is Big Mouth..I mean Lisa.Nice to meet you.
Ok Girls gonna jump in the shower.I will be back after my bargain hunting mission is accomplished.
Hugs,
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Good Morning Everyone: Gosh, for one moment when I woke up I thought I had to go to work. Was finially able to convince myself this is Saturday.
Gus/Sue: I forgot you were going to Disney World. It sounds like you had a wonderful time. I pictured you and your family wearing summer clothing and getting off the plane - the back to reality.
Sheri: What a relief that Jacob's biopsy came back B999.
Liz: Congratulations on the $200 bucks. Man I would be so excitied. Its funny, I can almost remember the day you came to the chat in July 2005! Those were some hard times and yet they were good times too.
Vickie: There are so many nice things at Michael's besides crafts. Lots of pretty things you could buy for the house or your back yard. Spring is in the air! Have fun shopping.
My dearest friends! Im having a hard time posting to each one of you today. Im saddened by Cheri and Cheryl's (CY) news. The our dear NS - who is trying to cope with her own demons right now. First chemo and all. Im keep thinking how I would be reacting. Which wouldnt be pretty - let me tell you.
Now is the time to gather together and give our sisters some of our strength. To help them carry this heavy load.
Im going out to buy flowers today. Gonna plant one for Cheri, CY and NS.
NS: Just wanted to tell you I had to be one of the unlucky ones who got severe bone pain from the Neulasta. It started in my sternum, went to my lower back, hips and pelvis, then down my legs. It was like a Ping ping ping almost pulsating type pain. Anyways, after the first shot, I swore I would not go through that again. When I got my next neulasta shot, I knew when it was gonna kick in. I starting taking tylenol that day before. Never had anymore bone pain from the neulasta after that. I was also lucky. I didnt have any nausea, but I did get terrible indigestion. I remember eating loads of tapioca and rice pudding. It felt good going down. Popsicles too. Tasted great. In fact, I had terrible cravings for carbohydrates! Anyways, what Im trying to say, is figure out your response this first time - then adjust your lifestyle and eating habits. Once you figure out your symptoms, you can try to prevent them with the next round.
Yesterday - somehow - I ended up on the first page of this forum. It was started by NS August 21, 2007. Its amazing how many of us were here back then. Peggy, Vickie, T-girl, Susan, Sue/Gus, were just a few names I saw. And here we are - growing everyday - keeping old friendships and making new ones.
Peanutgirl: You gave the best advice when it comes to a nasty thread. Ignore and notify the moderators. But - Im this Italian Nutty Nurse. I felt my friend was attacked and I had to show my support. There is no place for stuff like that here on bc.org - Im a warrior! I will always stand my ground.
Yet all that stuff seems silly since so many here need our help and support. This is a crazy world we live in my bc friends. A different world! So just sending peace and love to all of you this morning. Know that Im here for anyone that needs some love.
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A good morning angel to watch over us all today.
Ahhh...yes Nicki it is Saturday! Finally. Lots to do today. Picked Nate up from school yesterday as the nurse (who never worries!)couldn't figure out what was wrong with him. Dizzy, pale, just not "right" and he never complains. Got him home, gave him some Airborne and he ate lunch as was all better...hmmm...mystery illness. I actually think he may have gotten car sick on the bus as he does do that if he doesn't sit near the front.
Gosh...I'm so heavy hearted this morning.
Walking the circle to check on everyone.
I smell a wonderful breakfast cooking, NS, Mena, Cheri, Colleen, Robin all playing nice in the center and I do believe I hear a bit of giggling going on, Iris seems to be missing but I can't peek in her wagon and have the cops come running, Laura is back which is wonderful, Jankay is awake I'm guessing, Z too is sleeping as she is on a different time zone, there are some moose around Debs wagon, Amy's wagon is again surrounded with all her dear pets and I want to snuggle the new baby, Lisa is off and running to the garage sales...oh I love garage sales, Brenda has her grandsons with her and I do believe I hear some giggling in there. The birds are singing and the sun is coming up (well...not here...another grey dismal day...pooh)the waterfall is beckoning and I need a shower. I so love this denial land and I love all of you.
Cheryl...take a xanex and relax...all will be well.
Cheri...time for a cyber party to bring you some smiles.
NS...oh that chemo is kicking butt...I just know it. Drink lots of water (as if you don't know that LOL).
Jankay...I love the God under the bed story...I hope God is under all our beds.
Brenda...just wanted to tell what my BS said...I too was not happy with the meds. Lexapro and Xanex and I hated it. I felt like I was done with treatment and didn't need it and she said to me "If you have a headache do you take Tylenol?"...well of course..."Then there is nothing wrong with the Lexapro and Xanex if it make you feel better and able to cope..so what if you take them...so what if you take them for the rest of your life."...gave me a bit of a different perspective. Don't know if this helps you at all...just a thought.
Shel...my thumb suckin blankie sister...how was your night? Not pickin on ya...I posted about my thumb sucking habit too!
Oh my...off to shower and beat the crowds...sorry to all I missed...didn't take notes.
Love ya all
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Cheryl, I just wanted to say that I'm praying for you.
Cheri, you are strong! I think I would have already popped that cig in my mouth by now. I can't believe you have to wait until Wednesday to see the doc.
Liz, no that wasn't my car.
Nicki, thanks for the sweet post.
NS, thanks! I tried to be someone else one time but it just wasn't me. LOL!
Well, have to run. I have to go get some car maintenance done this morning. I so hate car maintenance. Waiting in those grubby customer rooms while they take FOREVER to get to your car but its gotta be done.
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Good morning chicas......I'm here.....I was just reading last night post and making coffee....got coffee and better start getting ready soon......geez Lisa first I'm reading what we are having for breakfast and thinking the bowel of ceral I am eating is just not going to cut it....anyway what a scarey thing to happen to an 18 yr old........Good morning Nicki and Vicki.....I will be back later.......
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Iris: Are you hiding? Im looking all over for you.
Nicki
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I am sooooo tired of looking like a muppet wanna be........my hair grows so slow......geez..........
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