TIME TO CIRCLE THE WAGONS GIRLS
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I've been working more than normal, so usually only late nights here. Its just after midight here, so thi sis early for me.
G'night from me too and hugs for all.0 -
Deb, I sorry that you have this hurdle to deal with.
Keeping good thoughts.
Mena, you must sit with us. I haven't heard from Sue about our tickets yet.
Feeling better, going to work today. Might as well have gone yesterday with all of the calls and emails that I got.
Have a better day sisters.xoxo0 -
stoking up the fire ...coffee is on and ready for the day...off to visit mom..so I'll be quick...Deb gentle hugs ...thanks all for the warm thoughts & prayers...
passing around the water repellent for the wagons for those in need ...and anyone in need of a nice wool blanket i have a few...
MB0 -
Denise, good for you! Glad you are going to get another opinion. I will send good thoughts that your trip goes well.
Deb, sorry to hear about your arm, and I hope the therapy helps!
Mena, you GO girl! Way to be an advocate for your kid! Somehow, even after only meeting you once, I didn't doubt for one minute that you would get what you needed.
Was up early today....nervous about getting my final path reports....thanks for the coffee MB, it is nice to sit here by the fire, sip a cup of fire-brewed joe and try to chase all the bad thoughts away.
Have a good day everyone!0 -
Nicki...are you too busy on that treadmill to make coffee??? Or is it the crunches that are holding you back???
Ok, I'll take it today...reg, decaf, lattes, whiskey for Katz aka Swanky, all kinds of flavored creamers, half & half, sugar, splenda, and I made the bagel run, since I don't like to "cook" breakfast...cream cheese and lox, too...Krispy Kremes for those of you whose teeth can take the sugar...and a huge box of Special K and one of good ole Raisin Bran...yes, I also brought Milk...there's a cow named Rosie right there...help yourself...
Have to eat on the run...Double whammy today: Gemzar and Herceptin wooo hooo...and, yippee, I get to see my ex tonight...now doesn't that just make me wanna rush right home...NOT...
I really hope they can reschedule next week's chemo so I can make the Martha Stewart taping. Arpy's coming, too. Anyone in the NY metro area, check it out. It's on the discussion boards. Just send an email and you'll get tickets. Audience is all bc survivors/patients...ishop (Sue) tipped me off at our get-together...looks like we'll be getting together next weekend, too! It'd be great to get as many of us there as possible...are we wearing pink?
I was never so excited about seeing a convicted felon before...
But I'm in my fat clothes, too...ah, who cares...I just hope she's giving away cars ahhahahahah....have a great morning...enjoy the bagels...nothing like comfort carbs....Mena...xo0 -
Good morning everone. Oh! Im am late getting up today. Made myself stay in bed - gotta work until really late tonight. Mena thanks for having coffee ready, Im sleepy this morning.
And guess what - no exercise today!! Too lazy.
The fire feels nice this morning. Its daylight, but no sunshine here for me. Its a cloudy day. I walked around the circle and noticed some of the trees are changing colors. That is truelly the best part of fall. There is one maple tree right around the corner, and its leaves are a beautiful red. Sometimes, just gotta appreciate what is around us.
Deb: If I were a singer/song writer? I would create a song called "I got those breast cancer blues." It has to be awfully hard being alone during the week while you are getting your rads. The good news is - the second week is almost over!! One day at a time. The return of the lymphedema really stinks, but Im glad you found someone who is an expert in that area. I do hope things get better. I want to hear more stories about seeing the whales.
Mena: How did the conference go yesterday? Ah, so chemo and herceptin today. We will be right beside you gal. Do you think my horse will fit in the oncs office?
Denise: Im so glad you found another specialist. You sound so positive. Good luck with your appointment. We will be there with you.
Kristin: I had that same chemo. Was getting it last year at this time. You will do just fine - we will help you through it. So chin up - soon the count down begins. And to be honest, I cant believe I am alread 9 months post chemo. Keeping a special place in the middle of the circle for you.
Pinky: your back to shelagain - lol. Our partners? Sometimes we cant live with them and cant live without them. Sorry your feeling blue today.
PurpleMB: Im hoping each day your mom gets better and each day is less stressful for you.
Tina: Just sending you hugs. This is a hard time - I like the idea of having a memorial service without the wicked stepmother.
I know I have missed so many. Sigh! So many of us need support.
Peggy, NS, and all my other friends - a special hello. I know I have missed some of you, but geez! it has taken me over an hour just to make this post. You all are loved and not forgotten. Once again, now its time for me to get ready for work.
Hope everyone has a wonderful day.
Nicki
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Morning Ladies,
Just wanted to check in and let you know that I keep you all in my prayers. Hope you all have a wonderful day.
Stay safe and be happy,
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Good Morning circle girls
I just got word from Debbyfive (puppy) that her son has been
in a very bad accident and is in critical condition !
She said she need to go to him, I think he is a distance away from her, as she said the ambulance driver is the one that called her because he is 600 miles away. She said she is going to postpone surgery to go to him. She is asking
us to please pray for him.
Oh Debby please know my heart is in my throat for you and I am saying prayers for you both !!!
love,
Carrie0 -
stoking up the fires again ..move close as we send debby our thoughts & prayers...
MB0 -
Putting another log on the fire and sending more prayers for Debby and her son.
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Poor Debby, when does all this chaos end? Wishing all the best for Debby and her son.
love Tina0 -
Debby, (((hugs))) to your family. Positive thoughts coming your way. So not fair...
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Sending prayers and virtual prayers to Debby and her son.
Looking to join your wonderful circle - today was my LAST treatment day after multiple biopsies, two lumpectomies, axillary node dissection, TACX6 (Hello Jeannette!) and 33 radiation tx. I join you as a very, very grateful and happy camper today. Leigh0 -
Leigh, Welcome on board. We start the day with lattes and herbal teas, lots of breakfast goodies and make sure the pantry is full of good food hugs and lots of firewood.
So glad your treatments are over - now rest and restoration.
I felt awfull when I heard about Debbyfive and her son. Hopefully he will be fine and hopefully she will be able to reschedule her surgery quickly. I hope she has an understanding doc.
WEll girls, I have to tend around the range today - catching up with the crew riding the trail. Also have to start looking for another wagon. My dh's car has died and being out in the country, each with busy schedules, we need that second vehicle to do our things. UGH - hate the thought of spending more money, but not much choice. I used to dream of a Mercedes sl560 - the sports model. Now my thoughts turn to 4 wheel drive trucks and SUV's. So much for romance!
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Good Morning Ladies,
Back from my bone density scan...whew...that was easy!
Mena...bring the chocolate fountain with us to your appointment today...you cracked me up with your "convicted felon" funny!!
(((and prayers to Debbiefive and her son)))
Nicki...no exercise for me today...too stinkin tired, all I need is a nap!
(((Tina)))wish there was more I could say or do.
Wishing you the best of luck Denise!
Alaska Deb...oh I am sooo right there with you...came back from a visit with my daughter in Florida and miss her so. It's hard to be alone but time will fly and you always have us to send you a warm cyber hug.
Christine, Amy, Susan, Naniam and Mena...thanks for keeping Trenton in your thoughts and prayers...I am not giving up hope yet. I really think she may have gave him away to someone as she couldn't deal with the pressure of being a single mom, getting laid off and getting her heart broken, at least that is my prayer!
NS...just a big old thanks for all you do.
Tgirl and Shel...feel better soon...I've had a weird stomache ache all week...almost chemo feeling nausea but chemo ended April 19th. Who knows.
Kristin...you'll be well cared for here and sending some whiskey for your tea.
Cheryl...how is your back feeling? Here's hoping its on the mend.
So many wishes for so many of you...I can't keep up! Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers all day, every day.
Hugs
Vickie0 -
Good Morning circle girls,
baldeagle, it seems we make taters on the fire the same way. They are excellent and you dont have to worry about the burned outside.
Debbyfive-so sorry to hear about the accident. Sending hugs your way and hoping for an update that he is ok.
Nosurrender what exactly is that stuff that is good for the hand/foot syndrome? I'm game and will give it a try. I have slept in socks with vasoline on my feet but hot flashes and sleeping in socks just doesn't cut it. Butternut squash soup is one of my favorites! Excellent for around the fire.
Chemosabi-would it count as exercise when I get my mouth washed out with soap? I figure all of the coughing and yacking and spitting I will do when you are done will count for something? Anything? I'm really not lazy but just don't do mornings. I actually strung 200 feet of fencing this past Sunday after doing Herceptin on Thursday and starting xeloda on Saturday. Granted I didnt start till around noon because as said before I dont do mornings very well.
jpsgirl96 everyone is welcome. Congrats on finishing treatment. Sit back and enjoy the fire.
O.k. I know I have left so many people out but I try to jump on here at work and squeeze in as much as possible. chemo brain also kicks in and as I read I think I will remember but when I start typing I forget.
Speaking of forget, I almost forgot Deese. Congrats on the appointment. Go get em. Saddling up and getting ready for the ride into town.
Such a beautiful morning this morning. We were down to 48 degrees last night in Alabama so it was wonderful. The donkeys were out playing and enjoying the cool air. The baby donkey was kicking and playing and just enjoying life. I couldn't help but think what a wonderful life she has right now. She seems to have no worries. Her only concern is that her mom is trying to cut her off and she gets her feelings hurt when mom tells her no. It is so funny to watch. man, what a life. I need to take after her and kick my heels up at times to and just run around for no reason. She is so proud of herself when she gives a kick in the air. She smiles and shows all 8 of her teeth and attempts the donkey sound but she is way off. I think her mom just looks at her and rolls her eyes when she does it probably thinking she is such an embarrasment to the donkey world. Oh well, with time she will catch on.
O.k. I have rambled on enough about my babies. As you can all tell I am such a proud mom. I've got halloween candy at my wagon consisting of mary janes, bite size chic-o-sticks, hershey kisses, werther originals, peanut butter bars, peanut butter kisses, caramel squares, and tootsie rolls. Feel free to drop by and get a quick sugar fix. Fall is in the air. I love it!
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Welcome Leigh...TACx6 here too along with bilateral mast. and 35 rads. Isn't it great to be done with all the "hard" stuff.
Jeannette...good luck on the car search...being wayyyy out in the country myself I know all about the 4WD, trucks and SUV lifestyle and would love something sporty! (that would end up in the ditch at the first snowstorm!!)0 -
Oh Amy , I can not have the real candy, but I can have all the cyber candy I want, I am on my way to your wagon to fill up my pillow case (childhood Hallloweens) with all that good candy.
Debby- all positive thoughts and sweetest soft prayers are with you as you rush to be by your son's side.
Welcome Leigh. Here we are circling all of our sisters that need it at this time. If you feel you are strong enough and are feeling almost normal, join us there or we'll watch over you in the center. Maybe instead of a car, you coulod get a fancy covered wagon, maybe with a Hemi, LOL
Vickie - I had a bone density test when I was 39, because I had a cracked rib(coughing) and broken wrist (accident) at the same time and it showed some boe loss then (5yrs ago) so I have been taking the calcium w/ D for a long time, hope yours shows healthy strong bones.
Hey all girls heading to the Martha Taping- have fun. I am jealous. I used to love her. I still like her and watch when I can.
Everybody have a great (or at least a better) day. I am going to put on a SWEATER and go to work.0 -
Amy, L-Lysine is a vitamin supplement. Ask your onc first though!
Poor Debby!!!
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I am praying for Tina and Debby5 and her son. Also for Trenton to be found. Tina, I agree with Mena. I'd send whatever floral tributes I wanted AND have my own memorial service later. Too bad your dad couldn't have dealt with her earlier. All my sympathy. Virginia
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Ok girls here is when I have my repeat ct and I am taking ALL of you with me.So bring your best singing voices cause we are gonna let it rip.Cause I just know the ca will be shrinking.I feel it.Gotta get up early though to go on this one.I tried to get it later in the day but no dice.
Sept 27 2006 at 7:30 am.whew thats early.But then again they are slow as Christmas.
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We are all with you Robin and ready to let it rip.
Trenton update...hope your all ok with me posting so much Trenton stuff here...he is just so ingrained in my life and my daughters life that I would give anything to have him found safe and sound.
A news conference in which there is not much new to report about the missing 2-year-old. Today, Capt. Ginny Padgett answered the media's questions for about a half hour, ranging across topics like:
Is the search going to continue? (Yes.)
Are authorities scaling back their investigation, after a weekend of searching the Ocala National Forest was unsuccessful? (No.)
Are tips still coming in? (Yes.)
Could Trenton still be alive? (Yes.)
Authorities are cautious about what they are saying on the record. That's typical of police, who worry about jeopardizing investigations or prosecutions. But, in this case, as in others, police need to keep the information in the public eye, in case anyone knows where Trenton is or what happened to him.
But, could he be alive?
Yes, said Padgett. In a long answer to a question, she talked about how investigators are methodically probing the various possibilities in this case -- Did Melinda or another family member kill the boy? Was he abducted by a stranger? Was he abducted by someone who knew him or the family? Is he being hidden by someone who thinks he or she is doing what Melinda wants -- or Trenton deserves?
It is that last theory that is intriguing and drew some follow-up questions this afternoon. The theory would be that perhaps Melinda, fearing for Trenton in some way or wanting him protected from the difficulties around the breakup of her marriage, placed him with someone who is hiding him. (Padgett said that is one reason police think the national attention to the case could help, in case someone in another part of the country sees the boy.) Or it could be now that Melinda is dead, this person think Trenton is better with him or her than with his family.
The obvious question now is why wouldn't this person have come forward in some way, since there is so much concern for Trenton's safety and Melinda has killed herself. That was not a question Padgett would answer, but she did encourage anyone who might be involved in such a scenario to come forward
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Vickie0 -
Debby5---So upset to hear about your son's accident! Know what it's like to be scared for a child in peril (my daughter was thrown and then landed on by a 17.5 hand horse several years ago). I hope and pray for healing and recovery for him and some peace in your own life as well.
Just home from the revisions of the revisions and guess what----I have a nipple! YAY! (Maybe I should put this on Peggy's Good news anyone?----anyone?" thread. Went in expecting dent removal, horizontal leveling in prep for the nipple but he figured as long as he had me there he would nip that little dog ear and even did some lipo above and below my waistband line to see if we can keep my pants from falling down! And the nip!! Won't see it until tomorrow. I'm so exciterd and am back to thinking I want a pretty flower---or butterfly, more sumbolic---instead of the regular nipple tat. Who's going to see it anyway and it would make me smile.
robin---I just feel it in my heart that your CA is shrinking. We'll bring the chocolate fountain for sustenance too. The Official Emotional Healing Wagon Train Chorus will be front and center.
and for everyone else---you know I'm thinking about all of you. At the moment I am stoned on pain killers but you all know you are in my heart.
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Vickie, always thinking of Trenton. I don't know how I would handle this if it were a family member.
Robin, I'm taking singing lessons just for you. Don't want to split eardrums.
Jeannie, what great news. Finally something happy today!!
ps want to share what you're on??? xoxo0 -
special hugs for ((((Deb5 & son)))))
The back is still hurting and may take some time to heal. I think there are some disks involved! PT has me working hard to strenghten it.
((((((((((hugs)))))))))) & prayers0 -
tgirl--
Sure I'll share. We can be constipated together!0 -
Hello Liegh and Welcome!
My prayers are with that little Trenton.. I bet he is still alive... praying so!
Debby 5 I hope you and your son are ok!!
Deb Alaska.... my LE flared when I had my rads.... I am SO SORRY! I had chest LE then. You need to just finish everything and let your body settle back down... I would say that all that driving isn't helping your arm either... please take care.
So I have to tell you girls something funny.
My sister (step) is turning 16. And there is a big Sweet Sixteen party for her next weekend. I was on the phone with my dad and he was describing to me all the things that are going to happen at the party... mind you he is just an observer not a planner of this!
So he was describing this one thing he said he had never heard of... and as he was talking it started to sound suspiciously familar!
I finally burst out laughing and said A CHOCOLATE FOUNTAIN! SHE IS GETTING A CHOCOLATE FOUNTAIN!!!!!
he didn't know why I was so excited... but I know YOU all know why....
the official fountain of the Circle!
When I am there I will toast each of you at it!
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Hey G-
You will have so much fun with the fountain! Some of my favorite things to dip besides fruit and cookies .pretzels, mini marshmallows, dried pineapple, rice crispy treats, tiny lemon pound cakes made in muffin tins, and..Believe it or not geed potato chips! Have a blast.
Please excuse any typos today Im typing with one hand! I had a real flare-up in my lymphodemia . It was brought on this time by the radiation. I had an appointment with a therapist who specialized in treating lymphodemia. Today she wrapped my arm to start to reduce the swelling. I have 5 layers of wrapping..,cotton gauze, ¼ inch foam, and then low stretch bandages. They look like ace bandages, but have less stretch in them. The end result is an arm about twice the size it usually is!! After a couple weeks of wearing the wraps 23 hours a day ( I can take them off for a shower), hopefully my swelling will be down enough to be fitted with a custom compression sleeve that will be a little more comfortable. I do have to say that I am truly getting sick of all this #@$#%!!!
My prayers tonight go out for the lost and lonely, the weary and sad, the hurting and waiting. Special prayers for debby5 and her son, and for little Trenton.
Hugs to all of you!
Deb C.0 -
Wow...one tx and an hour to catch up...
Deb5 -- I pray for you constantly and now I will pray for your son...you know who's got the wheel, and you know He's got his reasons...I'm just so damn sorry, honey...
Leigh -- You are now an official Circle Girl...welcome, come often, get to know us and vice versa...good to have you! What does your wagon look like and what's your horse's name?
Vickie -- I have a gut feeling that Trenton is still alive...I keep praying and praying that they find him. Heck, I'd give him a home...
Kristin aka Swanky...your beautiful brown eyes and strong smile just reek an "I can do this" attitude. I know you can!
Deb -- Rads will be over before you know it...Hang on...the problems with lymphedema suck. I'm sorry. Hugs & prayers to you, too...
Chemosabi -- thanks for the honesty. I appreciate that you're lazy...hahahaha....and I appreciate that you admit it...Ha!
lv2camp -- Don't overuse moisturizers...2-3 times a day is plenty. Try Bag Balm (udder cream) and Sarno (it has a cooling agent)...try to avoid any friction whenever possible. Wear the most comfy shoes you have even if you look like a dork...Put gloves on for washing dishes...I'm off Xeloda for nearly two months and still have hand/foot side effects...in fact, it dries out everything...
Oh, who needed an name for their horse? If it's a guy I vote for Atticus! Literary, indeed, and a strong, moral, kind, loving character who fights for justice. My kinda guy (horse)...
I certainly don't mean to exclude anyone...you all are in my thoughts and prayers daily, nightly, and at 2:47 am...I guess the decadron is keeping me up...oh and the heartburn...omg...
but I have an arsenal of rx's for everything...I have a good feeling about this tx...my tumors aren't hurting like they were...
I'm setting the coffee on a timer so it'll be ready at 4:30 for Nicki in case she's not lazy and wants to exercise...but can someone else take breakfast? I know today's tx is going to kick in and I'm going to sleep in...how about somebody brings me brunch in bed hahahahhaha....Mena...xo0 -
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I have a good feeling about this tx
Music to our ears!
may you rest peacefully when the dec wears off!0
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