TIME TO CIRCLE THE WAGONS GIRLS
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Good Morning dears. Just a fly-by today. I'll try to pop in this evening after bedtime and catch up. Kids have been up and running since 6am. YIKES me thinks I'm gonna be tired by tuesday. I type at you later.
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I am amazed (saddened) at how many of our girls have such young ones at home. I know Charlene has a 2 year old, and I keep reading about all the first graders going off this year. Cancer is so not fair, and seems to not discriminate on age. Blessings to you all.
I don't think I told you about the lady I met at Meijer (store) last week. I was in the grocery aisle and a older woman and her husband were in the same aisle. She had the tell tale "stubble" hair due and I noticed a pink ribbon on her sweater. I had smiled at her and kept going.....then I stopped and told her that I had noticed her ribbon and assumed she was a BC survivor. I noticed how nice her skin looked for her age......better than mine. Anyhow, she had BC in 2003, same year I was DX. She is now going through treatment for Mets to her lungs and liver. She gave me the biggest hug and we were on our way. When I checked out she was sitting on a bench by the door and her husband was standing there...........he told me how happy I had made his wife.......no one had ever stopped her and given her such encouragement......and it had come from a complete stranger.
Wow, that made my day!
Okay, I'll be popping in again later!
Hugs,
Denise0 -
Good for you Denise!!!
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Sorry it took so long but i have had several naps since this morning. Hope u guys enjoy
You may have all seen this before, but it's worth re-reading every word! Put tissue in your purse NOW!
ISN'T THIS THE TRUTH ??????
you may need to stop at the women's restroom . . . be
prepared!
When you have to visit a public bathroom, you usually
find a line of women, so you smile politely and take
your place. Once it's your turn, you check for feet
under the stall doors. Every stall is occupied.
Finally, a door opens and you dash in, nearly knocking
down the woman leaving the stall.
You get in to find the door won't latch. It doesn't
matter, the wait has been so long you are about to wet
your pants! The dispenser for the modern 'seat covers'
(invented by someone's Mom, no doubt) is handy, but
empty. You would hang your purse on the door hook, if
there was one, but there isn't - so you carefully, but
quickly drape it around your neck, (Mom would turn
over in her grave if you put it on the FLOOR!), yank
down your pants, and assume ' The Stance.'
In this position your aging, toneless thigh muscles
begin to shake. You'd love to sit down, but you
certainly hadn't taken time to wipe the seat or lay
toilet paper on it, so you hold 'The Stance.'
To take your mind off your trembling thighs, you reach
for what you discover to be the empty toilet paper
dispenser. In your mind, you can hear your mother's
voice saying, 'Honey, if you had tried to clean the
seat, you would have KNOWN there was no toilet paper!'
Your thighs shake more.
You remember the tiny tissue that you blew your nose
on yesterday - the one that's still in your purse. (Oh
yeah, the purse around your neck, that now, you have
to hold up trying not to strangle yourself at the same
time). That would have to do. You crumple it in the
puffiest way possible. It's still smaller than your
thumbnail .
Someone pushes your door open because the latch
doesn't work. The door hits your purse, which is
hanging around your neck in front of your chest, and
you and your purse topple backward against the tank of
the toilet. 'Occupied!' you scream, as you reach for
the door, dropping your precious, tiny, crumpled
tissue in a puddle on the floor, lose your footing
altogether, and slide down directly onto the TOILET
SEAT. It is wet of course. You bolt up, knowing all
too well that it's too late. Your bare bottom has made
contact with every imaginable germ and life form on
the uncovered seat because YOU never laid down toilet
paper - not that there was any, even if you had taken
time to try. You know that your mother would be
utterly appalled if she knew (yes I would!), because, you're certain
her bare bottom never touched a public toilet seat
because, frankly, dear, 'You just don't KNOW what kind
of diseases you could get.' (That's so right!!)
By this time, the automatic sensor on the back of the
toilet is so confused that it flushes, propelling a
stream of water like a fire hose against the inside of
the bowl that sprays a fine mist of water that covers
your butt and runs down your legs and into your shoes.
The flush somehow sucks everything down with such
force that you grab onto the empty toilet paper
dispenser for fear of being dragged in too.
At this point, you give up. You're soaked by the
spewing water and the wet toilet seat. You're
exhausted. You try to wipe with a gum wrapper you
found in your pocket and then slink out
inconspicuously to the sinks.
You can't figure out how to operate the faucets with
the automatic sensors, so you wipe your hands with
spit and a dry paper towel and walk past the line of
women still waiting.
You are no longer able to smile politely to them. A
kind soul at the very end of the line points out a
piece of toilet paper trailing from your shoe. (Where
was that when you NEEDED it??) You yank the paper from
your shoe, plunk it in the woman's hand and tell her
warmly, 'Here, you just might need this.'
As you exit, you spot your hubby, who has long since
entered, used, and left the men's restroom. Annoyed,
he asks, 'What took you so long, and why is your purse
hanging around your neck?'
This is dedicated to women everywhere who deal with a
public restrooms (rest??? you've GOT to be kidding!!).
It finally explains to the men what really does take
us so long. It also answers their other commonly asked
questions about why women go to the restroom in pairs.
It's so the other gal can hold the door, hang onto
your purse and hand you Kleenex under the door!
This HAD to be written by a woman! No one else could
describe it so accurately!
Send this to all women that need a good laugh AND,
don't forget to have a mammogram!!!!!! It could save
your life!
A Friend Is Like A Good Bra...
Hard to Find
Supportive
Comfortable
Always Lifts You Up
Never Lets You Down or Leaves You Hanging
And Is Always Close To Your Heart!!!
Share this with a friend!
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Hello-
I got a friend to take a picture of me with the Pinkstock afghan and scrapbook with her digital camera....
See how beautiful??
That is a birdhouse behind me- not a hat!
THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH AGAIN!!!!
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Gina I'm so glad you got the Pinkstock afgan and the scrapbook! to see your smiling face is the best of all. We love you and I know this has been a really difficult year.
I start my next rounds of Abraxane and Avastin on Wed. as long as I can tolerate it they will keep it going. believe it or not my hair is actually growing back! It's very blond and like peach fuzz. That is just so wierd to me.
My nails area are very ugly but if the treatment keeps doing what it has been and when I test inNov they can say I'm NED I'll be happy.
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If you want someone who will eat whatever you put in front of him and never says its not quite as good as his mother made it.....
then buy a dog.
If you want someone always willing to go out, at any hour, for as long and wherever you want .....
then buy a dog.
If you want someone who will never touch the remote, doesn't care about football, and can sit next to you as you watch romantic movies.....
then buy a dog.
If you want someone who is content to get up on your bed jus t to warm your feet and whom you can push off if he snores.....
then buy a dog.
If you want someone who never criticizes what you do, doesn't care if you are pretty or ugly, fat or thin, young or old, who acts as if every word you say is especially worthy of listening to, and loves you unconditionally, perpetually.....
then buy a dog.
But, on the other hand, if you want someone who will never come when you call, ignores you totally when you come home, leaves hair all over the place, walks all over you, r uns around all night and only comes home to eat and sleep, and acts as if your entire existence is solely to ensure his happiness ...
keep scrolling:
! then buy a cat!
Now be honest, you thought I was going to say....then marry a man, didn't you?!?!?!?!?!?!?!0 -
Good afternoon Circle. I'm trying my hardest to stay awake. Seems I'm suddenly so tired all the time. No energy. But I am alive and I am a fighter. Got my infusions over with this morning. I have got to stop sitting and watching for little air bubbles. I'm actually doing alot better with it all, just takes a little time and alot of focus.
Nicki, thanks for the tip on helping my veins. If I know they're going to draw then I drink as much water as I can stand. My poor old veins are just tired. Hopefully they'll get my meds regulated and only have to stick me one day a week.
Denise, thanks for the tip with the damp, warm was cloth over my veins, that one I haven't tried...yet. But you can bet I will, I hate being a pin cushion.
CY, oh my goodness I'm go happy for your news. I just know you're going to pull back out of this. I miss you.
Jankay, I got your message today on the phone. It's not that I'm avoiding your calls at all. I was still in bed when you called this morning. I don't normally get up very early and then I do my infusions starting at 10:45. Nothing personal, just have odd hours.
Margarette, I think it's a good sign Ambers new boyfriend is different than the usual, too. This boy is very personable, funny, tall (she's 5'10") has an education and good job but he's not the good looking snobby types she usually gets and he doesn't seem to hang on her every word and puppy dog around after her. I think she likes that. They've spent alot of time together but he hasn't met the boys yet. She doesn't bring guys around her boys unless they are just strictly friends she's known a long time. Or unless a relationship gets serious. Which has only been once and that was her husband. So Ethan has never seen her with a man except his step dad. My gosh I wish she'd find the right guy and live happily ever after. she likes this one and she told me this morning that she was gonna try and not screw this one up. hahaaha She knows how she is. He wants to take her to meet his parents this afternoon.
Vickie, seems we've lost touch a little. Sorry bout that. I'm really self-absorbed right now but I'm on my way back. This bad infection and all it includes is a bit over whelming but I'm doing better. When I start feeling better it'll be really great. You're on my mind though.
Jazz, come back to this Circle. I'm not going to ask you again, hard head. lol
Marsha, miss hangin round with you seeing what trouble we could get in. We could always find something too. LOL
Suz, thank you for always mentioning me in your posts. That's very sweet of you. We'll get better acquainted when I start feeling better.
Janny, hardly ever talk anymore, we'll have to remedy that,
Odalys, I think of you often and you are so much fun to party with.
Gus, I liked you the first time on the boards. I just knew we'd become friends.
Boo, you don't come around much anymore you must be busy. Don't forget that I'm always find-able if you need me.
Madison, thank you for all your kind words.
Iris, gee, I'm having withdrawals from not talking to you. I must be a hermit right now if I've not been talking with you. I'm gonna do better.
I hate this being sick. I want to laugh and have some fun and my body says to just shut up and lay down. If I don't nap then I sleep better at night.
Hey to all the girls I missed from Amy to Z. Sure didn't mean to leave any friends out it's just a matter of who pops in my head while i'm posting. I love all my friends here and I'm hanging tough.
pals
cheri0 -
I put some pics from Pinkstock in the Wagon pisture thread
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All I can say is WOW! Alot of posts since I was on here earlier. Have been enjoying the day. I did some researching about my blood test results. So Im being monitored for Diabetes, must lose weight, go on a low fat diet, and stop drinking wine. Thats why my cholesterol is good but my triglycerides and LDL are high. It said stop eating hard candy - which I do alot during the day. This is going to be a big transition from South Beach. The biggy is eat alot of fruits and vegetables!!And dont worry about the carbs in the fruits.
Sheri: Thank you for the wonderful breakfast. I settled for cheerios with blueberries. Wasnt bad at all.
MargaretB: Im in the "whatever mood." Seems to be making an impression.
Sherloc: I dont like the sound of this bat thing at all. A lady here had a bat in her attic and it had rabies. I vote for getting a professional.
Denise: Would you believe Mister in limping again. Thankgood I have some medicine for him. Its funny. The vet ordered the same doage of Ultram that my doctor ordered for me. Looks like its a tendon and no way is he walking with me tomorrow.
Charlene: You sound positive in your choice. Thats a good sign. When I made my surgery decisions, my mind was made up.
Ritajean: Have you gotten any golfing in?
Madison: I absolutely had migraines. 7 houses is great. It encouraging to hear things might just be starting to thrive again there.
BMD: Im laughing at your Beagle story. Our pets are something.
SoCal: Good to see you. You always have such good advice. I sure wouldnt want to scare anyone new. Made me stop and think.
Jankay: Thanks for the funnies.
NS: Thatisjust a beautiful picture of you. Despite everything you are going through, you look so darn good.
CY: I love the pictures you posted. Sure made me smile.
Cheri: When I had the pneumonia, I didnt realize how fatigued I would be. Your infection is much worse than my pneumonia. So I can really understand why you are tired. Your body is still in the fighting mode. You need to get all the rest you can.
OK - back to the baby afghan. Still dont have one done and still need to do another one.
Have a great evening.
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We have succeeded in a happy horse riding adventure for Audrey! I wish the glare wasn't in this picture but I love the smile on her face. She had a blast! Her horse is named General. Karl's horse is named Sweet Pea. She thought that was just hilarious! LOL
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Went retail therapy shopping and couldn't find a thing I wanted! Bummer!
Cheri: Listen to your body and Lay down and shut up!! You will have plenty of time to laugh and have fun when the infection is gone!!
Gina: What a beautiful picture! You've been through hell and back more than once and you still are beautiful! Enjoy the afghan.
Nicki: Did you ever read my post a long, long time ago..a joke really about what women say and what they mean? "Whatever" was my favorite.........and I think your "Whatever" fits perfectly. Have you guessed the word yet? Future DIL is a vet tech and she sent our Dog some medicine today......hopefully it'll help her! Hey, if she quits limping maybe I'll take it!! She also says to give her that Glucosamine for humans...have to buy her some!
That diet doesn't sound like much fun.....but then I don't know of one that does! One day at a time.......that's all we can expect of ourselves!!
Hope everyone has a good night!
Hugs,
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Denise...sure to hope see you when you visit San Diego!! I am so glad you made that fellow sister's day...shows how much caring and hugging mean...
Gina..love the picture...
Audrey sure looks like she is having fun!! Glad to see that...
Nicki..sounds like a good diet to me..I was part of that UC San Diego study about nutrional counseling for BC patients..I guess I flunked it!!
It was all fruits, veggies and good fiber...hmmm
Sherloc,..guess we all took a vote and your husband lost...you need a pro...
CY ...loved your pictures...wish we ALL could have been there...
Cheri..you have certainly been thru your share of "issues"..don't you just love that new usage of that word...
You need your rest...
Jankay...don't you just love those restrooms.
Brenda/BMD..don't you just love this weather...hahaha...thank goodness we put in air conditioning this spring...
Good to see you Peter..love your pictures..
Madison..you need a break...
Margaret..I just loved "Mamma Mia!!"
Hugs to everyone..A to Z
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> > > DAMN FINE EXPLANATION
> > The wife came home early and found her husband in their bedroom making
> love
> to a very attractive young woman. And was somewhat upset. "You are a
> disrespectful pig!" she cried. "How dare you do this to me -- a
> faithful ;
& gt; wife, the mother of your children ! I'm leaving you. I want a divorce
> straight away !"
> > And the husband replied "Hang on just a minute love, so at least I can
> tell
> you what happened."
> > "Fine, go ahead," she sobbed, " but they'll be the last words you'll
> say to
> me!"
> > And the husband began -- "Well, I was getting into the Bus to drive
> home and
> this young lady here asked me for a lift. She looked so down and out
> and
> defenseless that I took pity on her and let her into the bus. I noticed
> that
> she was very thin, not well dressed and very dirty. She told me that
> she
> hadn't eaten for three days ! So, in my compassion, I brought her home
> and
> warmed up the enchiladas I made for you last night, the ones you
> w ouldn' t
> eat because you're afraid you'll put on weight. The poor thing devoured
> them
> in moments.
> > Since she needed a good clean up I suggested a shower, and while she
> was
> doing that I noticed her clothes were dirty and full of holes so I
> threw
> them away. Then, as she needed clothes, I gave her the designer jeans
> that
> you have had for a few years, but don't use because you say they are
> too
> tight. I also gave her the underwear that was your anniversary present,
> which you don't use because I don't have good taste.
> > I found the sexy blouse my sister gave you for Christmas that you don't
> use
> just to annoy her, and I also donated those boots you bought at the
> expensive boutique and don't use because someone at work has a pair the
> sa me. "& nbsp;
> > The husband took a quick breath and continued - "She was so grateful
> for my understanding and help and as I walked her to the door she
> turned to
> me with tears in her eyes and said, " Please .. do you have anything
> else
> that your wife doesn't use?"
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good pic angel/charl
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Charlene: Now that Picture made my day!!!!
Lisa: Thanks, it's so easy to be nice to people.......only take a minute and it makes them so happy! I, too hope to see you when we hit San Diego!! I've been on here checking info all evening.........I pray by sometime this week we have all reservations in hand!
Good night to all!
Denise0 -
Hi all, we are finally starting to clean things up from his last remodeling. Today I cleaned everything off of the dining room table and hubby emptied the things out of the closet in the spare room, which we just finished this weeik. My siter will be visiting later in the week so it's going to be freshly painted, new carpet, new shutters, and clean. It's so hot here I'm drinking a Mike's cranberry lemonade...yum.
Charlene, gyn hasn't mentioned the tv ultrasounds; I'll ask him the next time I see him. Great pic of Audrey.
Iris, we never have car problems cuz hubby lives and breathes cars.
Brenda, I'll definitely have to talk to the gyn if I decide to hav an ooph. No humidity here but it's hot.
Cheri, did Amber meet the parents today? Hang in there, you're bound to start feeling better soon.
Nicki, you go girl. I like the new attitude. I had to go back and read your posts on the other thread. I just heard Kris Carr (I think that's her name) of Crazy Sexy Cancer fame say that she doesn't consider cancer a gift because she wouldn't give it to you. Some of her comments could be posted on that thread.
Madison, I've always said I should go to New Orleans to spend some money and help local businesses. Maybe I should actually look into it.
CY, I'll go check the pics.
Rita, I'm a newbie at golf; have my own clubs but don't play nearly often enough. Hubby plays at least once a week now.
Lisa, I have to confess that when I go to Vegas this time I think we're going to see Thunder Down Under. For those that don't know what that is, here's the link:
http://www.thunderfromdownunder.com/index2.php
Back later sisters and Peter.
Hugs for everyone from A to Z.
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Cheri - the party thread is not the same without you. Wishing those infusions quick some butt soon.
I'm sending you some reenforcement just in case...
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Good evening circle. Now I can keep up when the days are as slow as this one has been for posting.
Charlene, adorable picture. She'll treasure that.
Denise you had retail therapy and couldn't find anything? isn't that the way it goes. When I have money to shop can't find a thing but let me be broke and I see all kinds of things.
Jankay, you can give me a call tomorrow but i have no idea what time i'll be up but I have to dose so it'll be before 11:00. Sorry bout missing your calls the last couple days.
Socal, I wanted to mention this to you a dozen times and I keep forgetting it until now. When I had just came out of the hosp. or I might've still been in there, can't remember. I was reading posts and came upon yours and you said something like you wish you could reach across all the rivers and lakes to give me a big hug cos i was so sick. I could have fell over. I never figured you'd so much as reach across a dry creak bed to hug me. LOL And it was never anything personal, we just weren't very acquainted. But that made my day when I read it. So cool.
Everyone must be having a busy day. Doesn't seem to be anyone anywhere. I've managed to stay up today so I should sleep well tonight.
Hey to Marsha, Nicki, Margarett, Janny, Iris, Mena, Gina, Shirley, Sheri, Colleen, Karen, Gus, Boo, Christine, Casino Girl, Odalys, Vickster, Amy, Jazz, Carrie, Deese, Denise, MB, Madison, Susan, Brenda, BMD, CherylCY, CherylG, Deb, Tracey, Shel, Robin, Shokk, Pam, Lini, and I think I got you all but if I missed a friend, I'm sorry and I'll think of you after I post, I usually do. Thank you so much for you being there when I needed and still need you. You are a blessing to me.
BTW, I am getting a grip on this infusion thing...don't like it...but I can handle it. Sometimes being hard headed can be an asset. LOL I know better than to take myself and life too seriously. Yeah, I'm bad, I'm bad. (Richard Pryor,Gene..oh you know, the funny guy, anyway it's a quote from one of their movies) Anyone remember?
I think I can finally call this dosing thingy INfusion instead of CONfusion. hahaha
pals
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Denise-That was so kind of you. I am sure you made that lady feel so much better. Before I started chemo saw a lady at the grocery store with a hat on. I wanted to say something like I would be there soon or something. I just froze though. It turned out she goes to my church. Can you believe she was the first person to call me when my diagnosis was announced that Sunday. She had ovarian cancer. She has just been diagnosed with mets and is now going through chemo again. She was wearing her hat to church again last Sunday.
Gina- You look so good with your pinkstock afgan.
Charlene-She is a doll. She looks so happy.
SoCal-I have some choice words about this weather but they dont allow them on this site. I have AC too but I am still sweating. I dont even want to see the bill next month.
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Margarette, she's meeting them tomorrow instead. They're having a BBQ so she'll meet the whole family. hahahaha The funny thing is that he's from Lebanon, Mo. about 32 miles from here and that's where he grew up. Well, we lived there 12 years and we moved when Amber was just starting freshman year. He's a year older but they know alot of the same kids but never knew each other. So they grew up in the same home town. He doesn't live there anymore but his parents still do. Oh to be young and beautiful and have my whole life ahead of me....
Odalys, don't give up on me toots. I'm going to beat this danged infection and come back stronger than before. It is well past time for a break. You on the party thread still? Maybe I'll check it out.
pals
cheri0 -
Kidlets are in bed. Yehaw for me. Was to pickin hot to do anything today but I think me and grandpa did a good job keeping them entertained.
I see a vote was taken and you all agree with me. I promise hubby will not win this battle. He's just gonna have to suck it up and pay a pro.
Margaret, we hit 103 today, how about you?
Denise, 3 bags? you done good. Kindness is always repaid.
Gina you are B U T FUL all snuggled up in your hug.
Cy, I think I read your scans were good. Yippee and Yehaw!!!
Cheri, Amber has a boyfriend? I missed that. If your bod is saying shut up and lay down then you need to do that.
Nicki, rabies.....one more reason to hire a pro. I'm sorry Misters owie is back. Poor baby.
Charlene, Audrey looks soooooo happy riding General. Seems you've made a decision regarding surgery. Have to read back a bit.
Socal, I would flunk a nutritional study too. Thanks for voting for me.
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Well I managed to get through all my mail and find all the hospital bills I owe! OUCH! that one hurt! But now I'll have to call them all and see about making payments. I spent all my money getting to Pinkstock and well work doesn't want me doing OT.
Looking forward to see 4 of the grands tomorrow and spending the day at the zoo. So I best hit the sack and get some sleep.
Hugs & Prayers to all0 -
Cheri, I grew up in the same town as my hubby; he's 4 years older than me so we didn't go to school together but my classmates were younger brothers and sisters of his friends.
Shirley, we were pretty hot but not as hot as you - it was about 90 here. It's 9 p.m. and all the windows are open and all the ceiling fans are going.
CY, sleep tight.
Margaret0 -
Hey Margaret how are you mate, feel like I have been neglecting you and so many more of my sisters. Although I have been reading and enjoying all of your posts I am just too tired and worn out at the moment.Just feel like this
Shirley, Brenda and Margaret and any sister still suffering from the heat hope this helps to cool things down over there, sorry best I could do at short notice.
Again I am going to just wish all sisters from Amy to Z the very best of days, and have a very happy Sunday.
Maybe tomorrow I might have a bit more energy, but again going to have an early night, Take care.
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Brenda/BMD, my daughter lives 4.5 hours away. Way to far for my liking. She used to live in Sacramento which is only two hours. I got to see my grands at least once a week then. Now it's about once a month. Makes me sad that I miss so many days in their little lives.
Welcome home Shel. Glad you had a good time.
Vicki, I promise I won't be anywhere near bat poop. And no need to do any research. I've done plenty of mine own.
Karen, I see others have recommended glucosamine. I use Move Free Advanced, which is glucosamine with a kick. The regular stuff didn't do squat for me. But this stuff works. Really truly. The only issue I have now is a bit of stiffness when I sit to long. You might want to give it a try. After the initial load it would be two more pills a day. For me it is well worth not having the miserable pain anymore.
Theresa I wanna go to the beach with you pretty please?
Beth, that sounds like one fancy tree house.
Liz, gentle hugs for you my friend.
Cheryl, it is good to be seen my friend. Hmmmmm falling and feeling off balance is not good. Have you mentioned it to your doc?
Charlene, if you decide on the ooph, why not ask if it's possible to have it done at the same time as your exchange surgery?
Your gonna be doing all that "stuff" with your girls again soon enough. Your just taking a little time off right now.
Karen, Charlene has a good point about the vitD, you might want to think about upping your dose.
Iris, hope your car is all fixed up.
Deb, I see Bobbi did well with surgery. Will keep her in my prayers that she is on the mend now.
Cheri, my mom was one who refused treatment. Ticked me off that she would give up without a fight. But it was her choice to make so I had to deal with it.
Yep, bats in the belfry. Was there ever any doubt?
Whelp was gonna try to go back a couple of pages but my eye lids are at the point of requiring toothpicks. All you dear ladies with young children, you have my utmost respect. No way I could do this on a daily basis now.
We're taking the kids to someplace called Micke's Grove tomorrow. Supposed to be a fun place for youngins. Hope it cools down a little. See you tomorrow.0 -
Just popping in to wish everyone sweet dreams. Just finished reading all the posts from last night and today and now its time to join my DH in bed. Had a nice glass of red wine - not sure how smart that was as I had a headache, but it tasted good. I will be back tomorrow. Hugs from Denver and sweet dreams to everyone. Karen
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Good evening CG's (and Peter),
I feel like I have been away on a long trip. Trying to catch up here is like having jet lag. So much goes on and so many things change, seemingly by the day. I have been reading and trying to keep up. It seems so many of us are
in need of much support and care!
So get thee to the center of the circle all you who need the extra love and support!!!
Jankay... your jokes really crack me up. I laugh out loud sometimes when I read them sometimes. They say laughter releases endorphins (aren't those the feel good things?).
((Vickie)) I have especially missed you my dragonfly buddy.
Did I read you are to be baptized in the morning? I am so excited and happy for you! Be prepared, however, because when you make a public expression of faith, the devil himself will try to tempt and discourage you. May I offer to you Exodus 14:14....The Lord will fight your battles for you. Just be still.
Charlene.. dear Angel,you seem to be in a bit of a valley right now. I just want to remind you that there is still a sunshine even though we can't see it. What a wonderful pic of Audrey on the horse. I am so happy that she had a good ride. Your SO is really something else! The girls are so fortunate to have two people like the both of you who love them so.
Peter...look... you are "Down Under" to begin with. What is all this CCU stuff? Hope you are resting and recuperating and following doctor's orders. If you aren't careful you will be having to buy new underwear to take to the hospital! Take care of you, Brother!
I need to speak to so many of you, but I am so weary. Seems like I spend so much time working and no time sleeping.
Puppy... where are you my friend? I guess Ed took you camping and I am so thankful you felt up to going. I am still thanking God for your miracles.. the answer to our prayers. Big hugs to you and to Rocky!
Tomorrow I am going to "Breast Cancer Awareness Day" at the Atlanta Braves game. Miles is going with me, along with several members of "Breast Friends for Life" We get free tshirts and a walk on the field. Last year it was on Mother's Day and both my boys were there. Since Craig's birthday is coming up this month, I am feeling especially vulnerable right now. I miss him so. I don't know how I am supposed to go through the rest of my life without him.
To everyone from Amy to Z... I miss you and I love you. Maybe I will sit in the middle for a while too. God bless you all.. Pam0 -
I've read but I'm way way way too tired to post tonight. I just want to wish everyone a restful and peaceful night. I'll catch up tomorrow!
Love & Hugs,
Charlene0 -
Today i think eone needs a different story hope this helps
WHAT A STORY
A man from Norfolk, VA called a local radio station to share this on
September 11th, 2003. His Name was Robert Matthews. These are his
words.
"A few weeks before September 11th, my wife and I found out we were
going to have our first child. She planned a trip out to California to
visit her
sister. On our way to the airport, we prayed that God would grant my wife
a safe trip and be with her.
Shortly after I said amen, we both heard a loud pop and the car
shook violently. We had blown out a tire. I replaced the tire as
quickly as I could, but we still missed her fli ght. Both very upset,
we drove home.
I received a call from my father who was retired NYFD. He asked what
my wife's flight number was, but I explained that we missed the flight.
My father informed me that her flight was the one that crashed into
the southern tower. I was too shocked to speak. My father also had
more news for me. He was going to help. He said, "This is not
something I can't just sit by for. I have to do something."
I was concerned for his safety, of course, but more because he had
never given his life to Christ. After a brief debate, I knew his mind
was made up. Before he got off of the phone, he said, "Take good
care of my grandchild."
Those were the last words I ever heard my father say. He died while
helping in the rescue effort.
My joy that my prayer of safety for my wife had been answered
quickly became anger. I was angry at God, at my father, and at
myself. I had gone for nearly two ye ars blaming God for taking my
father away. My son would never know his grandfather, my father had
never accepted Christ, and I never got to say goodbye.
Then something happened. About two months ago, I was sitting at home
with my wife and my son, when there was a knock on the door. I
looked at my wife, but I could tell she wasn't expecting anyone. I
opened the door to a couple with a small child. The man looked at me
and asked if my father's name was Jake Matthews. I told him it was.
He quickly grabbed my hand and said, "I never got the chance to meet
your father, but it is an honor to meet his son."
He explained to me that his wife had worked in the World Trade Center and
had been caught inside after the attack. She was pregnant
and had been caught under debris. He then exp lained that my father
had been the one to find his wife and free her.
My eyes welled up with tears as I thought of my father giving his
life for people like this. He then said, "There is something else
you need to know."
His wife then told me that as my father worked to free her, she
talked to him and led him to Christ.
I began sobbing at the news. Now I know that when I get to Heaven,
my father will be standing beside Jesus to welcome me, and that this
family would be able to thank him themselves.
When their baby boy was born, they named him Jacob Matthew in honor
of the man who gave his life so that mother and baby could live.
This story should help us to realize two things. First that God is
always in control. We may not see the reason behind things, and we
may never know this side of Heaven, but God is always in control.
And second is that though it has been several years since the
attacks, we s hould never let it become a mere tragic memory.
Please take time to share this amazing story with those you love.
You may never know the impact it may have on someone. God doesn't
call the qualified, He qualifies the called.
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