TIME TO CIRCLE THE WAGONS GIRLS
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Good Evening all,
Hope everyone is feeling the love and caring here. Can't stay...waiting for my sweet daughter to call as she's having a rough day, homesick for me and her little brother, worried about Trenton, sick of her job but she'll do ok...she's tough.
Keeping each and every one of you in my thoughts as always. Thanks for all the prayers for Trenton...Lindy's suicide note didn't offer any real clues but I still think he's out there somewhere. Big article on CBS about Nancy Grace and her nastiness...and I used to like her!
Thinking of you shel and hope your doing well.
Tried to do a head count...wow...chemo brained me just couldn't do it today but what a wonderful group we have here! Maybe tomorrow I can count past 20 again LOL.
Hugs all around
Love
Vickie0 -
Vickie--
They talked about Nancy Grace on The View this morning---very negative since they felt she was key in the mother's suicide. Didn't mention Trenton directly but I knew that's who they were talking about.
Yes, the circle has gotten very large but that just means there are more of us to share the journey. And the cheesecake!
Going to the eye surgeon tomorrow for the next step of treatment. Know you all will be in the waiting room with the chocolate fountain and marshmallows and pineapple. Feeling a little down and I feel like a total wimp even admitting it since so many here have so much more to deal with. Just sick of the grind and the tests and the wheels continually falling off. And I haven't even made it to the cardiologist yet! Geez----I'm afraid to tell my onc I get heartburn just about every day---lol!
Made us all potato leek soup with sausage tonite. I know---we're not supposed to eat sausage but boy, was it good! Biscuits---yum. Fresh peaches and cream (well, fat free Coffee Mate anyway) for dessert.
Tucking in early tonite. Did too much---have to keep reminding myself I had surgery only last Thursday. Maybe it's the general anesthesia 5 times in 14 months---the last 2 only 2 weeks apart---that has got me so punchy.
Debby5---you know this is always a safe place for all of us to land---so don't go wandering off just when you need us to hold your hand.
Shel---the first one is the hardest. You are strong and will make it through---and be stronger still for the experience.
Mena---pornographic pictures? You REALLY want to challenge Peggy with that one? No telling what she'll dig up for our edification!
Good night to all my sisters. Sleep well and warm.
Jeannie0 -
Hey everyone,
Thanks so much for the loving support and all the great advice! I truly feel better reading all these posts! Chemosabi, your words truly lifted a weight that has been on my shoulders for days. For the first time I think it is starting to sink into my head that maybe I really can get through this! You are right that it seems so unreal....how can all this be happening to me? But now I feel like I am ready for tomorrow. And I have been hydrating like crazy! So I am good to go! I am bringing you all with me tomorrow to get me through it! I love all of you and I am forever grateful for this thread!
Ronda, your thoughts are much appreciated no matter which day you thought I was getting chemo! LOL!
Nosurrender, thanks also for your great advice. I feel so well taken care of here in the circle! My husband is not much of a care-taker (gee, can anyone relate? LOL) and I don't have any family around, so you guys are my lifeline!
Christine, perfect song! I love it! Just the 'pep talk' I needed. I am going to have it going through my head as I march into that onc office tomorrow!
Kathy, your husband will be in my thoughts and prayers for his surgery. I hope all goes smoothly and he has the best possible outcome!
Peggy, that picture of Mena is great! I have no idea where you find the things that you do but you never fail to make me laugh!!!
Vickie, I too am keeping Trenton in my prayers. Here's hoping he is safe somewhere and will be found soon.
Purplemb, I am keeping your mom in my prayers also. I am glad to hear she is home and hope she is well on her way to healing. Thanks for the rigatoni and meatballs and.... mmmmmm....garlic bread!
Amy, It must be so difficult to see your friend and her family go through this. My heart goes out to you and I have been keeping Dana and her family in my prayers also.
I hope I didn't miss anyone who needs words of encouragement. I would like to give back what so many have already given me in my short time in the circle. I am going to hang out by the campfire tonight and listen to the crickets. It is so peaceful and beautiful here!
Love to all,
Kristin0 -
I AINTA GONNA GO NOWHERE, THIS IS MY HOME!!!! and besides that, i am going to need some good care, and food, and LOVE!!!! Now why would anyone want to leave such a fine wagon train like this!!!!! SHEL 38 , I am sending You healing light, and sure hope you send us a picture of those
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Good show Puppy.
And all who want to come and join us are welcome. Our circle grows bigger and just increases in love and warmth. Welcome to the new campers.
A few new camper hints.
We love to talk about food - and inspire each other with cyber aromas and good brew - coffees, teas and the occassional mulled cider.
Good music is always welcome
The medic wagon never closes and nurse Niki and her faithful crew check for those needing TLC.
Hugs freely dispensed.
And no matter what time of day, someone is always watching the wagons and ready to puit another log on the fire.
Pull up a seat and roast your toes, or buns or whatever needs warming.
Don't be afraid to jump in. We were all newbies at one time and know what it is like to come up to the wagon train and wonder where to park your rig. There's always room and assurance that you bring your own special presence (and new food?)
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I do like rigatoni and meatballs, but the chipotle and lime turkey chili with extra sharp cheddar my (13 y.o.)son (wants to be a chef when he grows up) made tonight sure beat all. He gave me a huge portion, cause he says I don't enough. I ate it all and went for seconds. He felt pretty proud of himself. We had a really nice evening. We've got leftovers if any of you want them.
By the way, I think getting our children together is a great idea. They've had a lot to carry and it would be great to hear them laughing and playing together. But don't worry about their not getting any schooling. I'm feeling well enough that I was able to go back to my high school today, where, believe it or not, I'm the principal. All of your kids are welcome to register.
My school's a wonderful place. I have the best job in the world. The hardest part of this journey has been when I haven't been well enough to be doing my job. It's not exactly heartland America, but I have the nicest students you could hope for from nearly forty countries around the world. They're our future new Americans, learning English and respect for the world's diversity together. Nothing could be more rewarding. I thank the heavens every day for my work, even on the days that are horribly difficult.0 -
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chemosabi....
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Chipolte and lime chili turkey - makes my mouth water just thinking about it.
Hey Kathy, I thought you were celebrating Rosh Hashonah (spelling?). Sounds like a new new year's menu to me. I was still salivating over the bagels and lox - hard to find out here. We mostly go in for prairie oysters - but that is another story.
Jeannette0 -
Hello Circle girls and friends .
Here I am, sitting in my little condo in Anchorage feeling sorry for myself because Im away from my family for the week doing rads...then I come here and remember that support is just a mouse-click away. I will do just fine and so will all of you!
I visited my onc today. I always leave her office feeling like a patient. Just being there makes me face the fact that Im stage 3C. It jerks me right out of denial-land, where I like to reside. My Onc is great, but somehow, just being in her office makes me address the negative parts of the odds .SO I had my little pity party and now Im ready to get over it and on with my day.
My PT said the lymphedemia in my arm was getting better, but she still wants it wrapped 20 hours a day for the next week or 2. The wrapping is so large everyone thinks it is a cast and that I have broken my arm. No one has ever even heard of lymphedemia.
Jeannette,
I thought of you today. I stopped at Tern Lake on my way to Anchorage. The lake was covered in mist again really common in the fall when the air is colder than the water. There were a bunch of swans feeding and getting ready to fly south (why do I NEVER remember a camera??) Anyway, I was watching them when 3 bald eagles, two mature ones and one immature started circling the lake. They were riding a thermal off the edge of the mountain peak. They set their wings and, without even flapping, rose in a spiral until they were just specks in the sky. We see Bald Eagles so often that I forget to really LOOK at them some times. They really are beautiful.
I dont have the energy to type any more tonight Time for an ambien and some sweet sleep. Hugs to ALL of you
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Hey Deb...You're one day closer to the weekend and home! I love hearing about what you see. You're a virtual nature channel...Yes, there is something incredibly safe, serene and real about this Circle...I know exactly what you mean...Hugs back atcha...Mena...xo
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Deb, I am sorry you got to feeling down today.
A friend of mine once gave me some really good advice when I was given the bad percentages... she said - "SOMEONE HAS TO BE ON THE POSITIVE SIDE" meaning, if they say you have a 60% chance of not making it then why can't you be in the 40% that DOES???
THAT is why I hate stats.
According to stats I had a 90% chance of NOT writing you this post right now!
So to a kind and gentle Alaskan from a New Yorker....
Screw the stats!
As for the wrapping, I have to wrap everyday. My sleeve doesn't work.. in fact it makes it worse. I am asked by everyone "what happened to your arm!"-- Complete strangers!
I have said, "What arm?"; "Judo Accident"; "Falcon Training Wound" and "Nothing"
That is the ONLY thing I am looking forward to with the cold weather coming. No one will see it anymore under my coat, except for my hand (I have to wrap to my fingertips)
How is everyone doing tonight? I heard a screech owl about an our ago and really felt like I was in the circle....
New chemo tomorrow for Kristen.. the first one is the worst one, but that is just because you don't know what to expect. You really will be suprised how smoothly it goes.
Shel I hope you are in recovery feeling well...
Lisa? haven't heard from you... are you ok?
And where is Robin? How is this week's tx treating her?
Going to grab something yummy and then go on watch... hope there aren't any coyotes tonight... I am kind of tired !
And to all who read this thread:
The Wagon Circle is a place created to shelter the sisters here who are scared, lonely, tired, worn out from tx, wiped out from bad news and anyone who needs a warm place to go when everything turns so cold....
It isn't exclusive, it is loving
It is everything you want it to be... an escape from the reality of this disease or just a nice thread to read... a place that you can focus on and let your mind travel to when you are in an MRI machine and a place you can look forward to checking into after your last bag of Cytoxan is finally and blessedly empty.
The world can be a lonely place. And even though "our month" is coming up... no one seems to truly understand what this disease can do to our bodies, minds and spirits...
We are still the same wonderful women we were before our diagnoses... but people just seem to forget about her when we become the Cancer Patient...
But here? Here we are women with lives that we lead, stories to share, food to eat, laughs and tears and even just quite enjoyment of eachother...
The Wagon Circle was created to help a few of the sisters here who got some scary news all in one week. But it grew into a home within a home where we can just BE and not worry about anything else.
Want to come sit by the fire? Please join us. Bring and open heart, get ready for some hugs, a bit of girl talk and most of all just enjoy each of your sisters who truly and intuitively KNOW exactly how you feel and want to help you any way we can.0 -
just can't sleep, starting to get scared about my surgery friday, But also worried i have hurt some sisters feelings!!! i guess it is just nerves, But this da#n sadness is getting to me, and the fear!!! So could i Please have some hot biscuits, with gravy, sausage, pancakes, bacon, omelet(with cheese) and a big, cheesecake with fruit all over it? H$LL YA GOTTA START EATING COMFORT FOOD some time in your life!!! Puppy 0
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Hello and good morning. Early watch has arrived. It only took me 45 minutes to read everyone's posts and of course take notes.
Its still dark outside. Sky is clear so I can see all of the beautiful stars. The campfire is bright and warm. Crickets are singing - they are talking to each other. The air does have a nip to it, lots of leaves on the ground. But the it is still. No wind. Besides the crickets, the only sound you can hear is the crackling of the burning embers.
Coffee is done. I will be making rounds to the wagons shortly. We need to be up early. Lots of places to go today. Appointments with eye surgeons and first chemo's. Get your horses ready to ride everyone!! My horse "Distored Humor." Well he is smiling cause I just gave him an apple. Looks like a donkey right now lol.
Liz: You werent whining about your in-laws. Thats what we do here at the campfire. We talk about all the things around us and how they affect us each and everyday. Looking at Assisted Living Facilities - its very hard. So you just talk away and yes, take a step back - and let others do the walking and the looking. If I'm not mistaken, I think its Vickie who works at a AL facilty.
The best conversations here, are around the campfire.
Vickie: Yes, we are still thinking about Trenton and hoping things turn out well. I was watching Nancy Grace again last night on CNN. Kept flipping back between her and football. She really is getting irritating. And of course, once again, the whole show focused on Trenton. But not trying to find him. Totally focused on his mom and her suicide. Geez - wanted to throw up all over her. Or at least bite her.
Jeannie: Yet another appt with the eye surgeon. Another roller coaster ride. You have every right to feel a little discouraged. You have been through so much. Did I hear you say your were feeling wimpy? Ahem - wimpy wimpy wimpy, but with your sisters in the wagon circle you are hefty hefty hefty!! Good luck today. We will be with you. And if ya dont like what the surgeon says? Well I will have distorted humor leave a big pile of something smelly in his office. So he better be nice to you.
Amy: Big hugs to you and your friend. We have a special place for you and Dana in the middle of the circle. Special lights, calming teas, and gentle listening to how both of you feel.
Debbyfive: Glad you came back to the circle. We have lots to do before surgery on Friday. What will the hospital think when all of us show up in the waiting room?
Jeanette: Prairie Oysters. Ewwwwwww! Remember what Peggy did the last time we talked about Prairie Oysters? Im still laughing at those pics.
Kathy: I feel so lucky that my husband is the cook of the house. My son is 38, I cant imagine him cooking at 13. So what is he cooking for dinner tonight and will you bring some to the circle?
Laura: Seems like be both like to rock and roll. So lets pick a song and start moving to the beat. Throw your hands up in the air, start waving em back and forth and lets start dancing in the street (oops in the circle its paths)
Deb: Denial land? Oh I know that well. Actually I live there most of the time. Its a good place to be sometimes. I agree with NS. Hate those darn statistics. Just remember, there are alot of tough ladies here that are surrounding you. We arnt gonna let anyone sneak in. And cancer cells? Well, my rifle is at my side ready to blast them away. I was thinking - maybe today - we hear in the circle could all sign your wrapped arm, like others do with a cast. Then when you look at it, you would smile cause you would see how many of us are here for you.
Robin: Yes, where are you. The repeat scans are tomorrow. We will be there. Hope your doing well.
Mena and NS: Dont have much to say, but sending you lots of love this morning.
Carrie and Denise: Where are you? Hope everything is ok.
Someone asked how my South Beach diet is going. Well this is what I ate yesterday. Spicey V8 for breakfast, salad with olives, chopped onions and tomatoes (even though there is carbs in the onions and tomatoes I eat them) why? cause they good for you. Dinner was ham, coleslaw, olives again (lol)and a wonderful side serving of fruit. Strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries with cream. For wake up hungry last night - well I looked at the chocolate chip cookies in the cabinet, but settled for 2 pieces of low fat swiss cheese.
OK! I gotta go. Time to exercise and get ready for work.
Kristin: we are with you today, all the way.
Nicki
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Look what's over the hill from our camp. A beautiful sunrise and our ship coming in with more supplies of good food and drink, cards and letters...no bills, no worries on this ship.
Have a wonderful morning all.
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Morning all,
French toast, omelets, homefries, coffee, hot chocolate, cherry turnovers here.
Debbiefive...don't be scared, we will all be with you on Friday holding your hand. I remember someone wrote once that when your being wheeled down the hall and you feel the breeze on your cheek its us giving you love (or something along those lines) and that's what I thought of as I went into surgery...it helped.
Shel...hope your feeling well with your new gummies.
NS...Falcon Training was my favorite comeback!!! Just might have to use that one myself.
Deb...It sounds so beautiful there and someday I hope to visit. Throw all the pity parties you need...we will be here to pick you back up.
Kristin...Keeping you in my thoughts...lots of water is the answer...it worked for me!
(((Amy)))(((Dana)))
Silvergirl...Good luck today, we will be there with you...wagon train through the streets of Syracuse just for you.
Liz...I do work at an Assisted Care Facility...I can answer any questions you have and will help in any way I can...just let me know.
Kathy...Keeping you and your husband in my prayers.
Mena...Just waiting to see what Peggy does now!!!
Chemosabi...I'll bite her...you throw up on her! Thanks.
And PLEASE no more prairie oysters!!
Thanks for all you wishes and prayers for Trenton. Lindy's suicide note sounds to me like she really didn't do anything to him as she stated that she wants him to always know as he grows up that he was her essence.
Love to ALL,
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Hey Circle Girls...good morgan...
Nicki...I think I'll pass on that South Beach Diet...who's got the son who wants to be a chef? His dinner rocked...
NS...That post was superb! If one more imbecile calls our Circle "exclusive"...well...ain't no tellin' what Miss Mena is a gonna do...
Puppy...Did I not order you to do some things and not do some others? Ahem...come to the center and let me hold you...
Kristin...Hoping and praying all is going well...
And where is Robin and Carrie and Denise? And Lisa?
Oh, hahahaha btw, after I cooked and cleaned for my sick mom yesterday for five hours (and she lives 45 minutes away one-way)...guess what she gave me?.....
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CHEESECAKE hahahahahaha. I'll share it with anyone who wants some...
It's a beautiful fall day here in NW Jersey...but I do have the heat on...so put another log on the fire...cause I'm going to a Yankee game tonight and I hate to be cold!
Vickie, thanks for bringing that ship in...it's been awhile since we've had reinforcements...are there men aboard?...ones that we can send back, of course!...Mena...xo0 -
Good morning ladies. I got a late start today. I didn't even take my walk this morning.
Vickie, what a wonderful breakfast. After eating all that I need to walk now! Also, thanks so much for the offer of help. Sad thing is, I think the in-laws could live in an apartment on their own if my father-in-law would take his meds as prescribed and do what he's suppossed to do. He has an appt today with a new urologist and a new cardiologist. I'm pretty sure he's going to end up on dialysis. I'm sure I'll have questions soon and do appreciate your offer of help.
Mena, you are an amazing strong woman. Thank you so much for the PM's. Hugs
Nicki, thanks. I don't usually whine but yesterday was one of those days. I do enjoy sitting peacefully by the campfire with such wonderful caring people. May have to try the SB diet.
Debbyfive, I've followed this thread for awhile now before joining and I can't imagine you hurting anyone's feelings. I would be nervous as well with the upcoming surgery but know that we will all be with you on Friday.
Deb, glad your arm is getting better. Your descriptions make me want to hop a plane and visit.
Jeanette, my DH loves prairie oysters, lamb fries, calf fries etc. I've never tried them as I can't get the pic out of my head. LOL
Kathy, chipotle & lime turkey chili? Sounds wonderful! Will you share the recipe?
Shel, how are you feeling? Each day gets better.
Kristin, how did your first chemo go? Yes it all does seem unreal in the beginning. Remember drink & pee.
Jeannie, You are far from a wimp. I know how you feel about the anesthesia. I've had 7 surgeries since July of 2005. Hang in there.
Peggy, I do think you should post those new pics of Mena. She is such a cutie.
It's cool here this morning, so I think I'll start on a big pot of stew for this evening with some cornbread and jalapeno cornbread for those who like spicey foods. Personally, I could eat mexican food 7 days a week.
If I've missed anyone, just know you're in my thoughts and prayers. Need to clean up the wagon and go see if Nicki needs any help.
Hugs to you all,
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I love cheesecake!!!
Mena...yup...lots of men aboard and yup...when we get sick of em...back they go. I always said I wanted a basement full that I could just take out and play with and put away when I had enough...LOL! AND NO...I DON'T HATE MEN! I told a friend of mine that once and she thought it was just terrible...she's now convinced I hate men...just the opposite!!0 -
Maybe Peggy can find us some good looking sailors!?!
That was actually a sunrise picture from my trip to Florida a couple of weeks ago...now stuck here in chilly gray NY...and having the "vacation miss my daughter and the beach blues".0 -
FYI...I just learned from BeachCottage4Us that Carrie was taken to the ER today for a severe asthma attack...she's home now and resting comfortably...I'm going to start cleaning up the center of the circle and dressing it up a bit for our girl...bring candles if you have them, along with your prayers and/or healings wishes...Mena...xo
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big hugs and prayers for Carrie. I have a beautiful unscented candle covered in wildflowers lit for her. I also brought over a huge battery operated ozone air cleaner so we are sure she can breath easy.
Deb C.0 -
afternoon watch here...sun is out an light crisp air is around but the fire is toasty....
Katfine...my son is a chef..so let yours create good stuff...and once in awhile some really bad stuff too...lol
Deb5 I have the bus all ready...hubby says 60 or so can ride so, pile in and we'll hope the waiting room is big enough....
CHEESE CAKE yummmmm... is there enough..i dont share nice when it comes to cheese cake...lol
Bringing out the grean candles for healing light....just hope I have enough matches....
Liz good to see you here I miss everyone in chat...but work only allows me DB time lately...
hugs all around the fire...
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Good afternoon circle girls,
I came on earlier and had my msge all typed up and pressed to enter it and my page when away. Talk about being aggravated. Geesh, after I racked my brain trying to remember everything that I could remember and then nothing. Where's that cheesecake??????
Mena, I am gathering up my candles for Carrie and heading down to the center of the circle. Thanks for the PM's also. You rock girl.
Lizws-never complain about bringing complaints to the circle. We all are here for that. Complain all you want. It helps all of us to see that we arent the only ones being dealt bad cards at times.
Silvergirl-hope your eye surgery is healing well. I also can understand your heartburn feeling. I have had it since finishing chemo. I have told my oncologist but she doesnt understand either.
Kristin-Thinking of you as you have your first chemo today. I can remember walking into that room and seeing all the chairs and having to decide which one was for me. Once it started it was ok because as time went by I realized I wasnt going to have some kind of severe reaction and wake up with the nurses standing over me saying, "man, never saw that before". Hang in there and you can start counting them down now. Before long you will be half way finished and then all done. I always felt good the day of chemo and it would hit me on day 3 but everybody is different. My thoughts are with you today.
Vickie-Still keeping Trenton in my thoughts and my hope for him to be found alive.
Debbyfive-Hope you enjoyed your comfort food this morning. I smelled the aroma as I woke up. Nothing like a good biscuit and gravy breakfast. Comfort food at its best.
katfine-a 13 year old cooking chipotle and lime turkey chili?!? My 12 year old does well to open a can of chicken noodle. I would starve if I depended on him to make sure I ate. I also want to thank you for being a principal. It takes a special person to work in the education field. Thank you!
AlaskaDeb-I knew I knew you from somewhere. We live in the same place-Denial----I hate when I leave my onc office because METS is written all over the place. This past time she cautioned me so much on my pelvic bone and being careful and did I need a walking stick??? Heck no! I am putting up fencing and building barns this weekend what do you mean a walking stick? She thinks I am crazy and maybe she is right but I refuse to let cancer get me and give in to it making me feel bad. I dont think it's denial, I think its more of a positive attitude. We could sit back and think about how sick we are and our stats but what good what that do us?
NoSurrender-love the stats comment-Count me in for screwing them. Also loved your description of the circle. Nobody could say it better.
Robin-thinking of you as you go for your return scans tomorrow.
Well, off to make my afternoon rounds around the circle. I cant wait for the stew to be ready. I love stew. Hmmm,,come to think of it there isnt a whole lot I do not like except maybe those oysters that have been mentioned. I don't think I even want to know.
Whoever asked also about the donkey smiling. Yes they do. They love teddy grahams and will give a big smile for those. I need to take some pictures and post them so you can see my babies. My camera must be with AlaskaDeb's though because I never seem to have it with me when I need it. O.K. I am off on my rounds with my shotgun by my side. Love to everyone. Amy0 -
Okay ladies...I give you...
Mena BEFORE...
and Mena AFTER...
ROFLMBO!!!!!!!
Peggy
PS: Sorry babe...you asked for it LOLOLOL.0 -
oh please please do mine!!
haahahaha
Kimmie0 -
Peggy- did you put Mena's face on your body?
Mena you look great. I want the name of your ps, but not you beautician. LOL0 -
Did I tell you all that Mena's my TWIN sister??
Thinking good thoughts to all today and hoping for a better day tomorrow for all of our inner circle sisters.
Some days it just not fair to put everyone through this, but our love will heal all. xoxo0 -
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Peggy- did you put Mena's face on your body?
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Hi all, am writing to you from the NYU Cancer Center. I left school early today to follow up on my breast infection. I never have a free moment this early in the day, so I thought about what I wanted to do and decided that connecting with you all would be fun.
I'm just starting to get a feel for all of you and haven't had time to back track through the threads, so forgive me if I don't remember all of your names yet. I wasn't as smart as Mena, so I didn't take notes. If I go back a page, I'll lose this, so I'm going to forge ahead.
baldeagle, I know all about prairie oysters, but I haven't had the pleasure - gag! In college I went out with an Idahoan whose mom was from Alberta. He told me about them one night and I didn't believe him. He actually called the local bar from his little, teeny backwater town and put me on with the bartender to confirm the awful truth. You know, I don't think prairie oysterrs are kosher. I don't actually keep kosher, just traditional cultural customs, but I can always fall back on that in case I'm ever face to face with a plateful of prairie oysters being offered to me.
Otherwise, I eat just about anything.
Brooklyn may be the most diverse borough. Yum. My students bring in food from their countries to celebrate Thanksgiving. You're all invited to our pot-luck the W. before turkey day. Whatever we don't eat doesn't get wasted, it gets dropped off at a soup kitchen nearby. I've always wondered how the patrons like the dumplings and enchiladas. What's really cool is eating different versions of rice and beans, from Haitian to African, and the rice pudding from Latin American to Bengali.
I know it's early in the day and the season, but I must be feeling hungry and craving celebration. I sure do love a party. I'm truly, seriously considering throwing a humble, but super fun - music, dancing , food, maybe potluck - charity benefit party for bc.org, and others - around the holidays to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary and my first year anniversary. Not sure about the timing, cause we're waiting on Elliot's surgery date after his MRI in November and not sure whether to wait until 21st anniversary, when Elliot may feel more up to celebrating. And, to be fair, I'm not sure if I can manage to pull this off after just having returned to work a month after my bilateral. As it is, my doc says I probably kicked off my breast infection from overdoing things.
Either way, anyone willing to hitch up their wagons and come back east for a spell, whether this year or next, will be welcome. Really. Not just in virtual reality. Elliot will kill me, but then cave, when he finds out. I love the idea.
Every year for the last ten or so, we cram close to 100 people into our apartment for a potluck party. We provide turkey and trimmings, mulled cider - spiked for those who want it and latkes, sour cream, caviar (not the fancy beluga kind, sorry) and apple sauce. We go through about 50 pounds of potatoes. Last December we didn't, cause I was having my lumpectomy. That really hurt.
I'm not figuring on having this party at home, though. I'll rent out a simple hall for the occasion. I'm sorry we don't have any bald eagles for your viewing pleasure in the area, but Prospect Park is home to many hawks and birders flock to Brooklyn, because so many migrating birds pass through down by the shore.
I love reading about the nature some of you experience on a daily basis. Sorry to have gone one and on, but having this luxury of a little time has been great.0
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