TIME TO CIRCLE THE WAGONS GIRLS
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Peggy...I'll take the throw...I'll take as many as I can get at this point!!! Don't know what's up with me but boy do I need a fix. LOL. Glad to see your busy with other things!
Pauline...isn't Susan a doll...she worked so hard on those stars and they have meant so much to so many...hugs and prayers to you, Rod and your entire family. Stay in the center...we will comfort you.
Back to work for me...
Hugs all
Vickie0 -
Good afternoon sisters. Getting cold by my wagon so may have to start up the fireplace tonight. My rule is no heat until Nov 1st if I can.
I invited a few people to celebrate my last treatment from the neighborhood, work and family. Up to 100 people!!
Where am I going to put them all? Can't wait though should be fun. Set up horseshoes, beer pong and a new game called washers. Has anyone heard of that?
Lots of food and fun...Just hoping for good weather, no rain. Have all sorts of fire pits to lit and invited the fire marshall just in case(he lives down the street)
((hugs)) to all sisters today.
Work is keeping me tied up alot, not too much sneaking on anymore. Can't use the sick card anymore.
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Oh...we play 'washers' at my family reunion. Kewl game!
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Pauline you made my day.
Now that I know your son's name, I'll go update the picture. And I don't care how old he is we can still be his Aunties.
God Bless,
Susan0 -
((((Susan))))
I missed the page with the stars....beautiful! I had to go back page by page to find it because everyone was talking about it!
Thanks for including me!
Hugs
Peggy0 -
Susan, just saw the stars...thanks, especially for the purple one...hugs...we are all stars aren't we...
the weather is changing and I have many wool blankets,,,the only thing for the trails...
making stew for dinner and corn bread...one of my fav side dishes if you haven't already figured that out...
Nicki glad that cold is going away...finally....keep warm ....
getting ready for a short vacation next week so I'll be busy at work ..so I can leave....don't anyone else take time off...it has rained for the last 19 yrs on my vacations....just a warning....(none of my friends vacation at the same time...go figure)....
I will bring some sand from the beach and maybe some shells if I find any...any special requests?...
tkae care and I hope you all stay warm by the fire...just know you are all in my thoughts & prayers...
MB0 -
Just a quick check in.
have fun at the beach MB-What area will you be visiting for your beach vacation?
Peggy! Glad to see you around and it is nice to enjoy "real" life on occasion. Although sometimes real life can really suck and I run bravely back to my wagon circle.
pauline-rod is very young at 38,,lol! Tell him I said so because I am 38 years old myself and well my motto is you are only as old as you act. Sometimes my body feels older than 38 but I refuse to give in.
tgril-beer pong is great-wish I was there to join in. You will have to explain washers to me.
O.k. as I said I was just checking in and so glad I did. I try to never miss out on stew and cornbread. MMMMM MMMMM good.
Amy0 -
Hi Ladies!
thought i would pop in a throw another log on the fire!!
lol sige do you remember what page that was on???
Well its a crisp autumn eveing here,,, fresh snow on the mountains ... wont be long until it snows down here in the valley below!!Have my wood stove all fired up and lol its a bit to warm in the house!!!
cant wait to take walks in the fresh snow and hear the crunch under your feet with the smell of wood stoves in the air...
Hey mena gf where are you???
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tracey0 -
Just checkin' in for today. Have been way too busy to take notes, but know that my heart is with ya'll.
Peggy - you could always send a wrap my way. LOL
I just got home from Walgreens, where I spent too much on scripts and supplements. The woman behind me was obviously bald, not wanting to say anything, I heard her tell someone, she ran into, that chemo was over. I looked at her with a head full of crazy curls on my head and touched her on the arm, I told her "that was me a year and a half ago" She looked at me with hope in her eyes and said "thank you" On the way out of the store, her friend stopped me and thanked me for talking to her, I was fine until I got into my car and as I am typing this, then the tears flow for this woman I don't even know. I don't even know what kind of cancer she has/had but in those few seconds, we for sure bonded.
This has been brought up before, you know, addressing someone in public. Well, I am glad that I did.
Sweet dreams to all the CGs. If you see someone that could use a kind word, hopefully you won't, even if it just a smile and a nod or wink, they could probably use it.0 -
Hi girls, thanks so much for all the well wishes with my tooth and prayers for my mother-in-law. Tooth and jaw are still aching but I'm hanging in there. They did a CT Scan and MRI on my mother-in-law today. So far, the bleeding has stopped but they think she has a compression fracture so we'll know more tomorrow.
Jeanette, hope the throbbing is easing somewhat for you. When is your root canal? Mine is the 26th!
Nicki I do hope you're following doctor's orders and resting. You take care of yourself.
Peggy how is the pillow working out? Did it help at all?
I've missed so many but as Nicki said, sitting at the hospital is exhausting.
I'll catch up on my reading soon but know everyone is in my heart and prayers.
Hugs
Liz0 -
((((Liz))))))
The pillow is the only thing standing between me and a life sentence!!! Seriously...I love it! You're the best!
Hugs
Peggy0 -
omg christine!
i took myself out for lunch today and encountered a group of 6 women having a celebratory lunch for a women "obviously in a wig".........they cheered her and toasted her and loved her to bits!
when i was leaving i found the nerve to touch the lady in the wig on the shoulder. when she turned to me i simply said "i've been there, i know what you're going through"
she jumped up, hugged me like a long lost friend and we both stood in the middle of the restaurant sobbing.......i have never experienced anything like that!
the owner of the restaurant comped all of our bills (i live in a very small town)......and was teary eyed while he spoke with us........i've been sniffling ever since!0 -
Oh, Shel, these are the stories I love to read. I would have been a sobbing idiot.
I own a small town food business and recently one customer overheard another customer ask how I was doing and talked about my hair coming so thick. As I was in the dining room cleaning tables, the customer that overheard called me over and ask if I had been sick. I explained and told her that I was fine; that my faith had pulled me through. SHe looked at me and ask "I would like to have prayer with you, will that be OK". So right there in the dining room with lots of other folks around, she took my hand and her lunch friends hand and we prayed. She gave thanks that I was OK. That is one of those memories I will carry for a very long time, just as this will be for you. One of those emotional, feel good things that only women can understand.
Thanks for sharing this wonderful experience. I know the lady in the wig won't ever forget that you stopped and acknowledged her BC - her struggle, her pain.
Blessings, Brenda0 -
Shel and Brenda -- What great stories. Thanks for sharing them...these things are such a big part of what I call the silver lining in this journey.
Liz - thanks for keeping us posted about your MIL.
Nicki - hope that bronchitis is beating a retreat.
Off to Boston tomorrow night to get some FALL weather...I'll be enjoying the campfire big time. Leigh0 -
A friend of mine, Tracy, from these boards made up business cards with her name number and the web address to this site and another support site. She gives them to other people that she meets that may need someone to talk to or may need a safe place to find out more info on BC.
I think it's wonderful when we can touch someone else and let them know they are not alone. I changed my PC business cards to let my customers know I'm a BC survivor and am there if they need someone to talk to about it.
I called and changed my surgery date so I won't be a patient for halloween after all. They tried to schedule it for the 6th and I said no way was I having surgery on my birthday so it's now scheduled for the 14th of Nov.
Waiting patiently for word of the neest grand baby she'll be here soon. She was due last Monday. Can't wait to spoil another one. She'll make #4.
Pauline & Rod you are in our prayers and everything will work out fine. Rod you have so much to share, remeber that you will always have your mom with you wherever you are.
The mornings are chilly tyo say the least but the days are still wwarming up nicely here on the northwest coast side of the circle. Just love these crisp sunny days of fall.
Hugs and prayers to all in the circle, those just reading and those posting too!0 -
Thank you all for your stories of sisterhood. Those moments of "connectedness" mean so much to me.
I walked into radiation last week and there was a woman standing in the lobby crying. The receptionist had gone to get the nurse, but this woman was just a mess. Her hair was about an inch long and styled very nicely. She was dressed in a beautiful purple sweater and was ringing a tissue in her hands. I almost just signed in and sat down, but she was looking at the floor and I saw a tear running down her neck.
I tapped her on the shoulder and asked if I could give her a hug. She looked at me and held out her arms. I just held her and rubbed her back while she cried soft tears. It was only a minute or two, but it meant a lot to me. We didnt say much afterward, just introduced ourselves. She told me she had just found a new lump on her scar. She was so scared. I told her I would pray for her. I hope it helped, at least a little bit.
Deb C.0 -
Shel and Brenda, Thanks for sharing those stories. I am not the only one feeling a need to reach out and touch someone. Your stories, as well as mine, have made teary, off and on all night. When I was leaving Walgreens, I felt very blessed to say to that woman's friend, "I just passed my 2yr mark last week and life is great"
We will all say that at some point!0 -
i hit my one year mark on october 24th.......i feel hit by a freight train, yet strangely peaceful at the same time!
to even envision "year 2" is out of my realm of thinking at this point.........thanks for the awesome words!!!!!0 -
Wow, thanks for sharing those stories girls. Now here I am, tearing up at work! Right now I am finding it hard to even imagine life after treatment. I feel like I will be here forever. And life before this whole thing hit seems so so long ago.
I had 'abnormal shedding' this morning when I blow-dried my hair. I guess the hair event is beginning. I do not work on Fridays (I do 11 hour days Mon-Thur) so I am off tomorrow. I guess the next time my coworkers see me I will be wearing a scarf (not doing the wig thing, except for maybe special occasions).
Hugs to everyone. I am feeling a little weepy today. Hope I can make it through work without crying again and looking like an idiot!!!
Kristin0 -
Oh my good morning all. I really woke up late today. Wish I could call off sick but gotta a big marketing meeting at 3pm. So I dont have much time. Usually I wake up at 5am and its almost 7am now. Guess I needed the sleep.
I think I am 50% better. So thata a good thing. I hope none of you catch this cold/flu and if you do, make sure you get antibiotics if it goes into your chest.
I was at home in bed watching the news yesterday when the plane hit that building in New York. Was pretty scary. And weird it happened on 10/11! Im glad it wasnt a terrorist thing. Heard the pilot was a pitcher on the Yankees with a wife and young son. So Im sending thoughts and prayers to his family. Also sending lots of hugs to those of you who live in New York and had to see this happen again and wonder what if? What if it was happening again.
All of your stories are great. So many new people here to say hello to and glad you came here.
Kristin the hair loss thing is hard. I didnt do wigs either. After I lost my hair, I realized that if that was the only side effect I would get from chemo, I would take it. I have a cute story for you. Last year I wore news boy caps all the time. Different colors. This year I have hair. Yesterday was cold and rainy. So I pulled out my old black news boy cap. And I wore it! Now its stylish lol.
I was thinking last night what I, as a breast cancer survivor, would like to see done during October. Not all the pink stuff. I wish there were more articles in the paper about survivors. Telling our stories and reaching out to those who are just diagnosed or starting treatment. I wish there were more articles about all the strides we have made in conquering this disease. Wish there were articles about the newest research.
Anyways, when I woke up this morning, and read all your stories I was touched.
And now I have to go. Drag myself into the shower and get ready for work.
Hope you all have a wonderful day.
Nicki0 -
Thank you all for sharing those wonderful stories...as I sit in the office all teary eyed...6 yrs ago a dear friend had BC I spent many days with her, hat shopping , making dinners for the family and just having tea..(what goes around)..SO 3 yrs later the favors were returned...now every Oct.. I have a gathering to celebrate our LIFE...we invite friends and this years theme..."Whine & Cheeze" we will all say a prayer for those still embattled with this beast.....
Amy...going to Myrtle Beach for the first time...should be fun....
Nicki...50% well I'll pack up some sand and warm weather and send it to you..maybe it will help you feel better soon...
Kristin, after my DX my hubby bought stock in Kleenex...I'll send some to you...don't feel bad about being weepy its ok....got the aloe ones for you...hugs...
Shel...2 yrs is not that far off, remember one day at a time...we will help you thru...
Liz...hugs ...sending you much needed strength...wish i could be there to help you.....you help so many ...
take care all...MB0 -
It's toothy Jeannette reporting for range duty. The ache is diminising but not gone. Liz, I get the rotorooter on the tooth Nov. 3. Ugh. I was ready to cry why the dentist told me, and I definitely didn't do that when told I needed a mastectomy. There is something about these teeth...
Now my new crown (just 5 months old) has got a chip out of it! I definitely do not do well in the tooth department.
Am off to shut down the camping trailer for the winter. It promises to freeze hard this coming week so I can not put off draining the lines. Taking my daughter who leaves again for Australia on Saturday. A good mother-daughter trip.
I shall think of you all as I look up at (I hope) glorious stars tonite.
Jeannette0 -
Good Morning to all,
Didnt take notes so apologizing ahead of time for everybody that I dont mention.
Nicki-My sleeping in must be rubbing off on you. I had to pull myself out of the bed this morning. I guess it was that wild night with Vera and Sherdon that wore me out,,lol. Speaking of,,we had a great time talking.
Baldeagle-Glad to hear your tooth is improving. I so hate the dentist! It makes me scared just thinking about it.
All of the stories you all told are wonderful. I heard that someone was diagnosed and they did not know that I was back in 04 so I saw them out and it was before they lost their hair. We were talking and I said I know you are worried and have many thoughts going on but I am living proof that life does go on after breast cancer. She was shoocked to find out I had dealt with it but mostly she was just happy to see me out and about and living life. We all know the feeling when we first find out and how we think it is a death sentence.
k4katz-tissues are plentiful around this circle so dont you worry. Cry if you want to, we have all been there done that and have the crumpled up tissues to prove it.
Peggy-glad to hear you life the pillow-i am thinking I am going to have to get me one.
O.k. I am off to make my rounds on this cool morning. Tossing some logs on the fire and watching the sparks fly up.
Amy0 -
You all are the best. I'm not crying but I'm close.
Liz and Jeanette, The root canal things don't hurt much in the office (you can tell-I had several) but it's not much fun at home. Take advantage of the time and lay in bed and read a good book. take a break.
Nicki, glad you are feeling better. I'm calling my doctor today about a flu shot.
Kristin, yes there is a time when the hair starts to go. Watching it go wasn't bad for me. Waiting for it to come back seemed to take forever. The first time I went to work bald was a real kick! If you need any scarves, hats, try a used clothing store. huggs to you. It will be over.
tracey, snow already, huh? I have to admit I turned my heater on today and I live in SW missouri. I'm a lightweight.
Peggy, glad to hear the pillow is keeping you on the right side of the law. LOL
MB, whine and cheeze party, sounds like my kind of event. How nice that you have a group of friends that get together to celebrate and remember.
Christine, Shel, Nan and Deb, thanks for sharing your stories. You all were angels for those women. This is a great sisterhood.
Amy, good to hear from you this morning. any pictures?
see ya,
Susan0 -
I am signing out for a few days girls. Sad to say but I can't take this bodybybliss women and all the crap she has stirred up today. I don't know why it's bothering me so very much but it is. It's been a rough week all the way around for some unknown reason. I have a lump in my throat the size of Texas and tears backing up and I can't seem to shake it off...pms or something like it.
Know that I love you all and you will stay in my heart, my thoughts and my prayers until and if I return.
love
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Vickie-I'm feeling your angst today, too. I woke up really teary. Then that Bliss chick shows up. I haven't replied to trolls in the past, but today it really pissed me off too. Maybe because it's been pretty calm lately, or maybe cause I've got really bad cabin fever. I don't know, but I sure wish she'd go away. Sorry now that I fed the troll.
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I fed the Troll too,
Sorry, But just posted about Poor Kimmy, and then this, Why can't they just go away, after we tell them NO? debbyfive 0 -
Don't be sorry lini...you did nothing wrong. I just have really let her get to me and I don't know why. I don't know where my down and out mood has come from...I just feel like I want to reach out and FIX everyone, HUG everyone, make everyone happy and healthy and whole again and I can't and I don't even know where to begin and it truly breaks my heart. It's who I am, what I am and how I am...the "fixer" but I can't fix anything anymore.
love
v0 -
Vicki I know what you mean I have had the same thing happen. It's time to take a break. Go sit down by the fire and pay no attention to what else is going on. I'll come and read you a story.
xo
Susan
Robin has posted an update if you haven't seen it. She's doing better.
Kimmytoo has had a recurrance. It hurts all of us when one is hurt.0 -
Vicki, I just came to the board and I read her post. The other day was just one of those really bad days for me and I was so close to tears, so I know the feeling you are having. Honestly, Vicki, I think she just wants to argue and sometimes our emotions, no matter where we are in this journey, just catches up with us. Sometimes it does get heavy coming here. I know for awhile it seemed like every day someone had a recurrence. Its OK to be quiet, come on over and we'll sit on the mountain and watch the colored leaves rippling in the soft wind of this crystal clear, cool fall afternoon - we'll talk, cry, laugh and share a cup of hot cider. I bet we will feel better and then be able to come back and take our place here in the wagon circle. I don't venture much beyond the circle as it isn't as warm or caring as here. Ready, lets go. If anyone needs to join us, we ready to go so better hurry up.
Gentle hugs, Brenda0
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