TIME TO CIRCLE THE WAGONS GIRLS
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Good Morning CG's
It is COLD here this morning, -16C which equates to 4-6F on the old scale! Kids are going to have to bundle up tonight! However got lots of wood for the fire, just need a good long extension cord to the wagons for the electric blanket. I even had two cups of coffee to warm up this morning. Brrrrr.
Vickie, you and your son are gorgeous. He looks fierce and I bet he's very protective of his Mom!
Brenda, glad you got confirmation on your gallbladder. I hate it that docs still like tell women that it's 'all in your head' or it's 'nerves'. It makes me soooo mad! Now hopefully you'll qualify for laparoscopic surgery and will feel better in no time.
Robin, hope your week is going well. Always in my prayers.
Sher, gopher heads?? ewwww. Though I can remember watching cats play with mice, tossing them every which way until they died.
Didn't take notes, so am missing some but you are always in my prayers. (I found that if I go back to try and read, I lose my post!)
Hope you're all cozy where ever you live. Have a great Hallowe'en.0 -
Halloween Prayer
Dear Lord
It is a quarter to eleven
And I am leaving to buy the candy
For all the little ones tonight
Please make this be the only trip
Please give me the strength to
NOT eat it all and
have to go back to the market again
before 3 pm when they start their
trick or treat rounds
If you grant me this wish
There is a peanut butter cup in it
for you.
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Gaood after noon CG's
AND happy halloween .. my favorite holiday...
Nicki, fyi my power goes off frequently during the snowy months, wood heat and lots of candles, and a BBQ grill, I'm all set, we got used to it the first winter on the hill...no water from Nov til spring, which we found out was not until late MAY,,,,lol...so we no loger have those proplems...lol...
Our town has a Trunk & Treat affair at the school, so people like me can bring treats in and see all the kids...next year I hope to have the hearse up and running for Halloween, the only thing to drive at halloween...lol...
For all that are in need of hugs, prayeres or just a hand to hold I will be "running" around to all the wagons, and I have extra warm fuzzy slippers....
tonights dinner....pork medalions, corn and home made bread, and lots of wine, with all the candy tonight dessert is on Halloween...lol
take care all...
MB0 -
Oh NS...I have a huge bucket of candy sitting on the corner of my desk for our trick or treating residents and they had better start trick or treating soon because the chocolate temptation is overwhelming!
Jeannie...a Grandma costume would be just fine...we all need our grandmas! And yes it is nearly impossible to say no to Nates big brown eyes and he really knows how to use them. But he is such a sweetie on top of it all.
Snowman...Hugs to you and a wish for you to have a more upbeat day. Stay warm and cozy by the fire.
Lynn...oh that son of mine is very protective! Nobody messes with his mommy too bad he can only reach as far as their kneecaps!!!0 -
Hi ladies - I am just getting brave enough to check out moving beyond cancer and time to circle the wagons. I am now done treatments (diagnosed 2/3/06, double mastectomy with axillary dissection 3/1, TAC chemo 3/22 - 7/6, 25 rads 7/27 - 8/30, ooph 10/19 - on Arimidex for 5 years. I am now having a TOUGH time emotionally. I just want to sit and cry. Everything happened so fast, and I was on autopilot through diagnosis and treatment - its like I held up then and now I am falling apart. My darling hubby told me yesterday that I was so sick during chemo that I didn't have time to grieve and that now I am. He has been my rock through my BC journey (and at other times I call it my nightmare that I am waiting to wake up from). I feel pretty good from the ooph which was 12 days ago, but I am TIRED OF BEING TIRED!!!! I just want to feel good and not be wiped out by the end of the day. I want to find the old me or the new me - whatever that is supposed to be - but at 50, its not supposed to be someone who is sore, tired and worn out at the end of the day. Everyone tells me (and hubby) how good I look - yes I appreciate the compliment, but how do you tell people you don't feel that good when you are done treatments. People don't want to hear you complain and they just don't understand if they have not been through this. I just borrowed from the library "After Breast Cancer: A common-Sense Guide to Life After Treatment" by Hester Hill Schnipper. I hope it will be helpful. I just had my 3 month check up with my onc last week and all my markers came out good. I was thrilled to have good news!!! Any words of wisdom on how you gals have handled being done with treatments and moving on. I am not ready yet to go the anti-depressant route as I feel that I need to feel my feelings. But I don't rule that out if I stay in this funk. Just not sure what is normal anymore!!!(or even if there is normal). Wishing everyone a fun Halloween. I am off today (last day of fall break) and my 8 year old wants me to come to her class party - so I will join a bunch of 3rd and 4th graders this afternoon. Thanks for listening. (Yes I know I have posted this topic on another thread, but I am just needed to vent and TLC).
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A picture of my daughter who always has to go for the "scare the crap out of everybody" look!
can't help it ladies...I love my kids!0 -
HOLA!!!!!!!!!
JUST CHECKING IN FROM THE BEACH!
DOING OK......HAVE THE ODD PITY PARTY BUT DON'T ALLOW IT TO LAST MORE THAN A 1/2 HOUR!
I HOPE YOU GIRLS ARE DOING WELL.
IT TOOK ME 3 DAYS TO FIGURE OUT MEXICAN WIRELESS LOL!!!!
H'ASTA MANJANA!!!!!0 -
YEAH....HAPPY HALLOWEEN SHEL!!!!
Lucky girl on the beach...hope you are having a wonderful time...we are thinking of you here every single day.
Hugs
Vickie0 -
Karen...(((hugs to you)))...my goodness you have been through the wringer. You just had your last surgery a couple of weeks ago...you are bound to be tired! I had my bilateral mast May 22nd and ended rads in August and I still have my tired days and my down days but they are getting fewer and further apart. Today has been a fun day for me one one hand as I have dressed up at work and had a lot of laughs but a very sad day on the other hand as I am missing my sons parade as I have no more time that I can take off. I have never missed school programs before and he and I are having a hard time with this. It's nearly 2:00 and his parade starts at 2 and I'm having all I can do not to cry because I know he's wishing I were there as much as I'm wishing I were there. How do we expain these things to people...I don't think we truly can. They see that we are "done" with our treatment and act like we had the cold or the flu and should be "all better" now when we aren't and won't be for a while. Go easy on yourself, rest when your tired and think about the antidepressant route...I did and it has helped me tremendously. There are days I couldn't get out of bed without them.
Come here for comfort and understanding...we all have been on the same road as you...we all know and we all care...very much.
Sorry...a very rambling, babbling post...a bit chemo brained here today!
Hugs
Vickie0 -
Happy day circle girls. Well working out yesterday was a badddddd idea. Can we say pain. Guess I need a bit more time to heal. Husband has already chewed me. Today I sit.
Vicki, hugs hon. one of the many reasons I refused brca test. Dont need the stress. Great costumes. You've got a cutie there. I would keep him. Your daughter tho!!! That outfit would send me to therapy.
Cheryl, your living room is going to be lovely.
DebbyFive, call your onc and insist on an MRI. Shame on the docs for not already suggesting one.
NS, geez who would steal a pumpkin? Guess they need the extra chlorine to kill the e-coli?
Nicki, no raking here in the boonies. We just let them rot where they fall. And with 13 oak trees on my itty bitty lot the fall EVERYWHERE.
Get yourself to curves my dear. No motivation needed.
Brenda, gallbladder? UGH!! if it aint one thing its another. I figure I have 3 expendable body parts left.
Jeannie, can totally relate to the poking.
Tracey, brrrrrrrrrrr, buy em some candy and call it a day.
MB, Hearse? Do Tell.
Karen, hugs hon. your emotions are NORMAL. moving forward is a step by step process. you'll get there.
Hi Shel. I wanna be on a warm beach somewhere.
Got the vcr hooked up in the wagon girls, gonna spend the afternoon watching the lipstick movie which I just received in the mail from dear Socal today.0 -
hugs to you too vicki. can you get someone to take pics for you?
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shirley...oh yeah...she's nearly sent me to therapy more than once! Seriously thought she is such a wonderful sweet women. I am amazed at her strength, her thoughtfullness, her big heart. I am so very proud of all she does...don't let her picture scare you..she's a doll.
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Shirley...no...it's just me and my boy here. My daughter lives in Florida and she just called to say she wishes so much she were here to be at his parade and go trick or treating...it's mighty lonely here...maybe it's time for a move.
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Happy Halloween Camping Girls!
I am in a deep dark depression today,,just kidding but my son has decided he does not want to trick or treat this year because he is 12 ya know?!? My boy is growing up. Now I just need to decide exactly what age I lock him in his room and not let him out until hes at least 25 or so. Just kidding hes a good boy so far but its hard to see them grow up. Hes a little torn because he wants the candy yet too old to dress up. I told him you were never too old to dress up and have fun but I guess 12 is a rough age on the boy.
Update on the pup...shes doing well. She is so tiny and wild as a buck. She plays with my austrailian cattle dog and has no idea she is only a pound compared to the 30 pound full of muscle cattle dog. She runs across her back and takes her bone from her but the chew bone is too big for her to carry so she ends up dropping it and it starts all over again. My little dogs just ignore her and wonder where she gets all that energy. I find myself wondering the same thing. I still gotta post a pic of her.
Mazer the Tazer is doing well also and was jumping about yesterday and attempting her donkey noises that sounds more like a fog horn going off. I keep telling her she needs practice but she is so proud of herself that she kicks up her hills and takes off through the pasture. I find myself just standing there and laughing at her.
Happy Halloween to everyone and try not to eat too much candy.
Amy0 -
Afternoon girls, Still haven't come up with a costume! Oh well. Last year I looked like Uncle Fester without even trying. LOL
Nicki, you always make me smile. Good thing you got the gummie candy. I did the same thing!
Brenda, glad you know for sure now that is it your gallbladder. Hope you get it taken care of soon.
Jeannie, the weather here is wacky also. Goes from 80 ones day to 50 the next. I never know how to dress anymore. Layers are a good thing at this time of year. I can totally relate to the poking thing. Been there done that.
Tracey, brrrrrrrrrrr! I can't imagine getting out in that cold of weather. Stay warm!
Vickie, I love the pics of you and the kids.
Robin, thinking of you as always
NS, love the prayer!
Jeanette, root canal is coming up. Hugs dear. Get drugs!
MB, Halloween is my favorite holiday also. Dinner sound wonderful as always. I have a big pot of chili and some fritos, cheese and other goodies if anyone wants that. A hearse? My son wanted one when he was 15. My dad convinced him to get a black PT Cruiser instead.
Karen, Welcome dear. You described me to a tee 6 months ago. All I can say is it takes time and rest to regain our lives back. I'm 9 months out and have more good days than bad now. Hang in there. Things do get better. So glad you've joined the circle. We're here for you anytime.
Shel, Good for you! Enjoy, relax and have a margarita for me please.
Sher, good for hubby. You know you shouldn't have gone to Curves so soon after the appy. You need to rest kiddo. Relax and enjoy the movie.
Amy, I remember when my son no longer wanted to go trick or treating. I was heartbroken in one way but relieved in another. The puppy seems to have fit right in.
Thoughts and prayers to all.
Happy Halloween.
Liz0 -
here's the devil in me
And my normal halloween costume for the past 13 years
peace
vera0 -
liz,thank you for the kind words.it helps me to know that people out there care about me.this to shall pass and i will get my wings and fly away from here.
I refuse to call him a husband that title should be earned and treated careful and not abused which he has abused everthing that I thought was love.I did not know a man could change so much.it is like i live with a stranger.I dont know him at all.I will just be glad when I can have his stuff packed and waiting outside for him one day soon.
It will happen.
Maybe the devil will get him tonite and take him with him to where he needs to be.that is awful for me to think that way but its the way i feel.
Thanks to the others who think of me and pray for me also that is the only thing that gets me thru the days is Gods help.I love all of you.0 -
Debbyfive, glad you are feeling better. Let us know when you get the new doc.
Evil, nice costumes. Thanks for sharing.
NS Great poem. We are kindred spirits!!!
Karen, well at least you are through treatments. I know what you mean though. You've had a one ton brick dropped on you and you have managed to push it off but now you have to deal with all the after effects. You heal and start feeling better eventually. I actually can go 15-20 minutes at a time without thinking about cancer. LOLOL Just kidding. Time takes care of a lot of problems. I've been finished with treatments for 14 months. It's a lot easier.
OK circle girls. Shall we have a contest to come up with a new title for the man who lives in Robins basement. (Formerly DH) Let me see.
SH stupid husband
SSITB stupid schmuck in the basement
that's all I got. anybody else??
xo
Susan0 -
I always that that DH meant dick head
oops
peace
vera0 -
Tonight's topic for discussion----if you give up watching something you want to see (Dancing With The Stars) so your SO can watch something he likes (Nova---you can tell who's the smarty pants in this family) and he falls asleep five minutes into the show-----are you permitted to change the station? Just wondering since I opted for talking to the Circle Girls.
Let's see----what can we come up with for Robin's---um---person. I kinda like Vera's opinion. That way we're really calling him something really not nice under the guise of propriety!
Karen---we've all been down the road you are traveling. You have had months and months of treatment of all sorts and all of a sudden it's OVER----and you're scared to death that you should be doing something, anything, because otherwise you just KNOW it's sneaking up behind you again. Add to that the fact that when you're in the midst of treatment there is literally no time to think about what is happening---life is simply a matter of getting from one day and doctor's appointment to the next. Now there is time to ponder and it is suddenly even scarier than you thought. It does get better over time---I'm 16 months out and still messing around with reconstruction but that has become more of a nuisance than anything else. You will settle down, we all promise. It takes time and patience with yourself---also be kind to yourself. I would suggest investigating meds if this lasts much longer. You will still be working through your feelings but in a more balanced fashion. A support group might be helpful too---no one understands quite the way women who are experiencing the same things you are.
How was everyone's Halloween? We didn't have our usual 200 kids because it was drizzly so what am I supposed to do with about 100 pieces of Skittles and Starbursts? I hate them (which is why I bought them). And what has happened to little kids trick or treating? We had acres of kids taller and practically older then I am.
Let's all hunker down by the fire for a nice cup of Chai tea and some crullers and call it a night with the doorbell ringing already.
Jeannie0 -
Vera, I think that's very appropriate. I thought of it myself.
Jeannie, not many trick or treaters here tonight either. We have teenagers more than little ones nowdays also. I got fed up with that and gave all the little ones the candy and turned out the light as it got later.
Ahhh the tea, fire and crullers are perfect. Thanks so much.
Hugs
Liz0 -
Seems odd that no one has posted since 9pm last night. Gonna try a post a note again. I sure hope we dont lose this thread cause of so many pages.
If you do see this post, check out "Wagon Girls - computer problems" thats where all my posts are to you this morning.
Time to shower. Have a great day
OK! Im delighted. It worked!! Maybe the problems have been fixed?
Nicki0 -
GM all. evveryone sugared up I'm sure...Halloween was great about 300 trick or treaters at the schoolevent, what a great way to have fun...OK the HEARSE,,,I bought a 1952 hearse when I turned 30...(just a few years ago..lol) and we have been SLOWLY restoring and tricking it out...so next year it will be ready..BECAUSE I was out done by a young couple next to me in the parking lot..this will NOT happen next year..
Vicki...remember Home is where your heart is...and Fla is warmer than NY...lol...in more ways than one...good luck and follow your heart...
ROBIN....let's see I have a sword, a bo, a knife and fighting fan, all which will be at your disposal along with any help I may be to relieve you of the basement dweller...
New name...BW...that may work ...
Jeannie, my hubby falls alseep too...but don't you know is awake at the sound of the remote...lol...so we compromise...sencond time I wake him up...the TV is mine...lol. and thats ususally just a few minutes later...good luck...
Karen...hugs to you, its been 2 years for me and there are days I just want to stay home and in bed...but I remember my hubby telling me every day I wake up is a great gift and to make it the best day ..and tomarrow I will do the same thing...sorry Robin I was very lucky in the DH dept..
ok...dinner menu for tonight...cajun chicken salad and pudding....0 -
Just testing... I do hope everything is fixed so we have access to our circle!
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GM Girls
Another cold one this morning, about 0F when I got up but should warm up to mid-high 20'sF this afternoon. Nice and sunny. I'd have a second cup of cocoa but gotta go to WW and then Curves this morning.
Hope everyone had a fun time for Hallowe'en. We had only about a dozen kids. Too cold. Everyone was done by about 7:15! So lots of extras here, help yourselves.
Vera, I like your DH for Robin. That fits. And I loved your costumes!
MB, the Hearse sounds wonderful. Vehicles from the 50's are just nice to look at, so I am sure it will look great when you finish it up.
Vickie, beneath the costume your daughter is beautiful too. My girls are now both within 3 hrs driving distance for the first time in 6 years and it is nice to be able to see them more regularly. It IS hard when they are far away.
Amy, it is hard to see them grow. My boy is 14 so he goes to the Church and helps out with the Hallowe'en party they put on there. This year he wouldn't even put on a costume though. Oh, they grow too fast. Your household sounds like lots of fun, that little pup has found a great place to be. Pics?
Shel, so glad you're having fun.
Karen & Robin, ((((((hugs))))) for you.
Have a fun day all.
Lynn0 -
OCTOBER IS OVER! OCTOBER IS OVER!!!!!
Now I can start wearing pink again!
Karen, I know how you feel, and as someone five years out I can tell you that it WILL get better! You need time to heal, both physically and emotionally. You have been through so much but your spirit has been so busy being in figthing mode that it hasn't had a chance to process everything. It will take a while for it to relax and help you feel safe again. Being tired is your body's way of healing. Give yourself some time. And I promise the "old you" will start peaking out and you will smile when you see her again!
Vickie, another beautiful picture!
Shel! How's that groove comin???
Shirley, I don't know who stole my pumpkin but I hope they never have a day's luck with it!
Amy, tell your son that I had 16 year olds coming to my house last night! My house rule: If you are old enough to DRIVE YOURSELF trick or treating then you are old enough to BUY your own candy!
Vera- I LOVE your pics!
Susan, haha! Thanks. As you know, I have a prior history of no self control when it comes to sweets!
Jeannie, I would have changed the channel!
Hi Nicki! It is working now! Thank heaven!!! How are you doing girl??
I have a little update- Oh how politics are spun! NOW they are saying it was "only coliform- not quite e-coli" but the woman in the hospital has e-coli so don't know how they will spin that. PLUS we have a brand new water tower and they now say that it was bird poo that got into the cracks- how can a new water tower have cracks??? We are not even supposed to drink the boiled chlorinated water. But now tehy say the chlorine levels are "safe"- all I can say is when I get out of the shower my eyes are burning red like i have been swimming too many laps. I am sticking with bottled water! Did I mention the mayor's son runs the water department???
Need to go for a long walk today. I ate WAAAY too much candy last night!
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Good morning circle girls,
Glad to see we didnt lose our thread,,that would just be awful.
Halloween was fun. We went to the haunted corn field maze and out for mexican food which was his choice but I can eat mexican everyday so it was a good choice he made. The corn maze was kinda lame but he enjoyed it. We came home and watched a few scary movies until mom couldnt keep her eyes open anymore and he needed to be in bed for school anyway. I bought him some special candy since he wasnt trick or treating and he enjoyed that. Man they grow up fast.
MB love the hearse idea. You will be the envy of everyone next year when its ready.
Vera-loved the costumes. How was your anniversary?
Karen-This time you are going through is tough. Welcome to the circle and pull up a chair. We have all been where you are and go back there on occasion. This too shall pass I promise. Life after BC is somewhat different though and I think we all will agree.
Chemosabi-read your other post and glad to see that this thread seems to be ok. man you get up early.
Robin-As far as the husband name I like AH otherwise known as A$$Hole. I often refer to my ex as that.
It seems like a rather quiet morning in our circle this morning. The leaves are beautiful in Alabama this year which is unusual. We usually go from green to off of the tree but this year we get to experience the color. I have tossed a few logs on the fire for our colder end of the circle to stay warm. It's way to warm on my end of the circle this morning so whoever is interested can move down this way. I will gladly swap to the colder end for anybody up for a change.
Bye for now and will be checking in later.
Amy0 -
Amy anytime you are in need of cooler weather stop on by..always room for visitors...and I love to cook for company...
MB
PS my rule..if they dress up, and I mean with a real costume, not football shirt I give them candy, but I have two bags, one for the little guys and one for the older kids, they get bubble gum or something else small....I dress up an d I have a treat bag...lol...like to hit the houses for chocolate...then share with my hubby...lol...who can say no to a grandma & her grand daughters...lol0 -
Good Morning ladies. Still feeling the effects of my illfated trip to Curves. Note to self.....stop being so damn vain. As of this morning dear wandering son is in Dayton Ohio moving west. He will be home on friday afternoon.
Vicki, I have no doubt your daughter is beautiful inside and out. How could she not be with such a grand mom. I'm sorry you missed your son's parade.
Amy, glad to hear the pup is well. Soon she will be biting the heads off gophers as all good rat terriers should.
Hi Liz
Vera, AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA you scared me. Can I have some chocolate?
Robin, I'm voting for SSITB
Jeannie, My TV night is Tuesday. I watch House. Hubby is only allowed to touch the remote over my cold prone body. The rest of the week its wheels going in circles and I play in here.
No t&t's here. Another perk to living in the boonies.
Nikci, lose the thread? yikes!!!
MB, very cool, pics please.
Lynn, I love Curves. So does my flabby butt.
NS, Yehaw-enjoy your pink. I say fire everyone at city hall and start fresh.0 -
Ok, heard from my oncs office. rib xrays next week. appt with her on Nov. 13. woohoo. I wish I could bury my head in the sand. Well I guess I could but it would be awfully hard to breathe. LOL
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