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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Member Posts: 471
    edited November 2007

    deleted by Angel42

  • b445
    b445 Member Posts: 980
    edited November 2007

    Ok ladies and Gents, I have choose to ignore the slight that was made against me I wish you all would too! Please just post your support and your concerns and your love for one another. Do'nt go into who slighted who. Let it roll off you back and keep moving forward. LIF IS TOO SHORT to keep bickering and blaming others. Help where and when you can and try to be postitive for wach other. That's what helps make my days go by.

    Thank you all for the birthday wishes. I was in too much pain to get on last night. I will try to get on tonight and let you know what the wound Dr says.

    PEACE be with YOU ALL,

    Hugs & Prayer and lets move on

  • Mizsissy
    Mizsissy Member Posts: 72
    edited November 2007

    Cy, I don't belong here and I don't know you but I've been reading and hearing about your battle and I am praying you WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Member Posts: 471
    edited November 2007

    (((((CY))))) .. I'm so sorry to hear of your pain.  Of course you're right.  Peace, hugs, love and prayers to you dear sister. 

    Charlene

  • Sige
    Sige Member Posts: 334
    edited November 2007
    It seems like everytime I sign in there is dissention among the ranks.

    What happened to the friendship and support that this thread is supposed to be all about??

    PThis is how life works sometimes...surely we are all old/mature enough to realize that???

    Jeez.  I'm sorry I signed on today. 

  • Unknown
    edited May 2008

    Vickie and Madison -- we really appreciate all the time, care, and love you put into each afghan.  You are so giving and you never ask anything in return.  Gentle hugs.

  • bluedahlia
    bluedahlia Member Posts: 302
    edited November 2007

    Man oh man.  What a mess.  Who cares who started this thread.  Who cares who participates in it.  Just as long as it's here for all to use.  This has turned into a power struggle and that just ain't right.

    My goodness, you are all acting like the hierarchy has been broken and it's the end of the world.  That should not be an issue and from an objective standpoint, that is the main problem here. 

    You ALL have good qualities..........why not focus on those.

    I must say I felt slighted by one member here, in that I had to explain again why I don't post much.  It made me feel like I didn't belong either, but that doesn't mean I'm gonna hold it against her until the end of time, or stop reading.   I explained and moved on.

    I think Charlene is right though.....there's too much bad blood.  Too many hurt feelings for this thread to go back to the way it was.

    OK I'm gonna go back to my corner now. 

  • PuppyFive
    PuppyFive Member Posts: 539
    edited November 2007

    ((SloanDeb)) ((CY))

    Sounds like, a little good new's today!

    I Pray, It just gets' better as we Pray

    Together, For Each other!

    Cy, did You get the water problem fixed??

    How does Your new bras' feel!

    I am sorry but I could only read a little,

    But Stable Is A GOOD THING! God is working

    Ladies, and He will never Give up on You!

    and nor will I.

    Gods Speed to all

    Love, Puppy



    This Little Lite of Mine

    I'm Gonna let it Shine

    This Little lite of mine

    I'M Gonna let it Shine

    Let it Shine

    Let it Shine

    "LET IT SHINE"

  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Member Posts: 2,728
    edited November 2007

    Many of us have known each other a very long time.  Just like family.  Sometimes we disagree.  Tami gave us good advice, and that is to agree to disagree.  It is each and everyone one of us who contributes making the circle a wonderful place.

    Mizzy:  Everyone is welcomed here.  Even if we have little love spats.  But KNOW that all of us will stick together and protect a sister like Vickie who has only given from her heart.  They are many sisters lying in bed right now, some crying, some laughing, and some of them have an afghan to comfort them.  So you are welcome here, but your post about Vickie is offensive to me and I am requesting you delete it. 

    Nicki

  • candie1971
    candie1971 Member Posts: 2,467
    edited November 2007

    Hi

    Sheri--did you hear about your audition?--I sure hope you get it---that is a fav movie of mine

    Emelee--what a cute kitty

    Vickie--congrats on new job--hope you have heat now 

    Gracie--congrats!!

    Cy--a belated happy birthday!! many more!!

    Slonedeb--you stay here in the middle of the circle,surrounded by our love, hugs,prayers and warmth. We will keep you safe here.

    Prayers to our other gravely ill sister, too, whoever she may be.

    Only got to read a lil today...one day I will be caught up.

    My ultrasound came back all ok....thanks to all for your concern.

    Have a great night...a peaceful one....cyber hugs to all "from amy to Z"

  • SheriH
    SheriH Member Posts: 472
    edited November 2007

    CY, I'm so glad to see you posting.  I am sorry you had been slighted, but appreciate that you can move on.  I think that's what we all need to do.

    I offer peace and love to all.

  • PuppyFive
    PuppyFive Member Posts: 539
    edited November 2007

    {{{VICKIE}}}

    You got a new job finally !!!

    You Go Girl, God helps the ones that help others,

    and YOU Have done so much for Me and sooooooooo many

    other Sisters and Our Sweet Peter! Please, do not leave

    If I have done anything to hurt You Let Me Know

    I would never hurt any one, so If anyone would like to

    PM me and help me do better, I would love it!

    Mizzy, Delete Your post Sister! Today Our Circle

    is Hopping with Much needed Love, and We thank You for

    Yours, as NS said, and Nicki any one is welcome

    so please do not say you don't belong!

    we have had wind storms before in the circle,

    Many were involved including me!

    BUT we always survive, and we will this time!

    You see i have no idea what is going on, and feel

    Lucky in a way!

    But Sisters and Peter, we have so much to lose

    if we let Our Circle be broken, too many have given their all!

    Alaska Deb, Your stories have made me smile laugh and cry!

    You are one of the most caring sister I know, please never stop

    telling us about your town and the people in it(including the bears)

    I could go on and on, but I think I have given a little hope,

    for what will be again!!!

    We are all so Beautiful, please never forget that!

    CY, I hope the moraphen

    patch works, and your pain is lightened!

    well, hope i have not offended anyone!



    xoxoxoxoxo Puppy

    I Really Love You All!

  • TheShopMama
    TheShopMama Member Posts: 276
    edited November 2007

    Good afternoon Sisters and Brother!

    A lot of posts to ponder today.  Thank you for all expressing your feelings.  Deb C., I have always enjoyed reading your posts (one

    of the reasons is I like to see you with that Indian Headdress)Laughing.

    Your post today is exceptional.

    (((((CY)))))  Just want you to know I continue to lift you up in prayer

    for relief of your pain.  Thank you for updating us.  I hope your night tonight is an easy one.

    Puppy!!!  How wonderful to see you here again.  Your beautiful light

    is such a wonderful symbol of love and hope.  How are  your headaches sweet sister?

    Candie... Thanks to God for an ok ultrasound.  No matter how many times we have them.... we always are nervous.

    Peter.. always glad to hear from  you Mate.  Is your weather warming up?  It is just starting to chill good here.  I remembered to bring plants in off deck last night, but I do NOT have a green thumb so they probably won't make it til next spring.

    The beast continues to haunt so many of us.  Not only us but our families and friends.  Those around us who also struggle for answers.  Lighting the campfire now and asking you to gather round.  One cannot stand alone, but one with many strands cannot

    be broken (loose translation of a verse in Ecclesiastes).  I do not wish to let the cancer of bitterness invade my heart, and I pray for its banishment here.

    Reaching out to all of you... Vickie, Gina, CY, Puppy, Sheri,dear Susan, Carrie, Candie, Nicki, Mizzy?,Blue Dahlia, Angel Charlene,my Brother (from another mother) Peter, Madison, Jaz, Sige, Marsha, Lisa, and please forgive me if I did not mention you... must claim chemo brain at this point... Amy and everyone from A to Z...  reaching out with humble heart.  If I have been a cause of hurt to any of you, I ask for your forgiveness.  I need the circle.  I am alone without the circle.  I have family.... but not close by.  And no one understands our fight against the beast but each other.  I need you.

    Pam 

  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Member Posts: 2,728
    edited November 2007

    Well its time for me to go out in a grand fashion.  This thread is not, nor will it every be - what it was before.

    I think it would be a good exercise for everyone to go back and read their posts since "the new beginning" on November 1st.  I looked at mine.  There has been nothing but undermining and meanness. 

    Ya know Vickie, there were alot of posts that were mean spirited to me.  I didnt answer them.  I would just attempt to redirect so that we all would realize we are fighting breast cancer.  I have been referred to "as the nurse" from someone who is not innocent in the demise of this circle.  In fact probably a major cause.

    The afghans were supposed to be from your heart.  I want to talk about the afghans for a moment because I have said before I was given the priviledge to make one as a surprise for you.  Our sisters who made squares, sent many things include help with the postage.  So first you hurt two beautiful sisters feelings by telling them first and then you complained about having to pay for the postage.  I wonder how Liz and Charlene now feel about their afghans.

    I have had enough.  I wish this circle could be saved, but there is no hope.  You will not see me again - yes those of you who have been so disrespectful to me and others can jump for joy. 

    I have a much more important job.  There are too many sisters here newly diagnosed and scared.  There are too many sisters here dying from cancer.  There are too many sisters fighting stage 4 taking chemo with no end in sight. 

    Is this a grand exit?  You bet it is.  You can find me out there on bco helping others.

    Nicki

  • Mizsissy
    Mizsissy Member Posts: 72
    edited November 2007

    OK, my turn to jump in.  I've never been a member of your group but maybe I am part of it because I'm part of what is going on, but I want to tell you that I am not a mean spirited person and I don't hold grudges, and I don't think the circle should be a clique, where people are either in or out.

    I think the circle is a place where people who need love and prayers get it, and I'm talking about people with Stage IV, with life-threatening illness.  Can you see how hopeless I felt when Puppy's good news turned into something horrible...!!!

    I believe strongly in the power of prayer and I think what we should pray for now is forgiveness and understanding, for peace among us, and for grudges to be gone.  I believe that anything is possible, that miracles are possible, and I think everyone should start right now praying for the people that need them! Ya'll need each other!

    And I'm taking my name back!

    Mizsissy 

  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Member Posts: 2,728
    edited November 2007

    Mizsissy:  Yep that was the one.  Thank you!

    Goodnight to all

    May you only have peace and good health.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quKoIt3D2Ac

    Nicki

  • newvickie
    newvickie Member Posts: 2,941
    edited November 2007

    Only coming here to make one thing very very clear....i was NOT complaining about the postage on the afghans...my words are being twisted to mean something entirely different. I said that I paid out of my pocket to mail the afghans because I CARE...because it it my GIFT to anyone who is suffering or needs a hug.  I was NOT saying that I want reimbursement.  I was only...once again...trying to prove how important you all are to me.  If you choose to twist that to mean something different then there is nothing I can do. 

    Goodbye and sweet dreams dear "family"

    Vickie

  • PuppyFive
    PuppyFive Member Posts: 539
    edited November 2007

    Mizsissy, that had to be very hard for you!

    Vickie would never hold a grudge, i just think in time

    we ALL will heal, and be the Loving family we once were!

    Nicki, You are a very important Sister in Our wagon!

    You have helped so many of us, I Wish You would stay!

    Having Your morning brisk walk in the winter, makes us feel warm!

    I am sure we have all said things we wish we could take back,

    but we cant lets move on with our Love and friendships, we need

    each other so!

    Please, let us rise above this!

    if not for ourself for sisters who will come and

    Sisters that are here!

    Now please, PASS ME A GLASS OF DAGO RED,LOL

    Puppy

  • Mizsissy
    Mizsissy Member Posts: 72
    edited November 2007

    Hey Pup, I'm drinking Leinenkugel Red, want some?

  • my3girls
    my3girls Member Posts: 1,291
    edited November 2007

    I have never been to this thread...but maybe this is a topic that was needed to be addressed.

    Susan...wow...very good!  I have heard words of wisdom concerning forgivness before, but I love your thoughts!

    Forgiveness is a gift to yourself....it sets you free.  Because harboring hatred and resentment is POISON!

    Thank you!!

    Lisa

  • PuppyFive
    PuppyFive Member Posts: 539
    edited November 2007

    I think we could all use a glass of wine!!

    Mizsissy-pass the bottle LOL



    Pammy, I Love your new picture with "MY MILES"

    HMMMMMMMMM wonder when i get mine(hehe)

    gonna go now, Susan lets pray sweetie!

    Gods Speed and my favorite Jesus Take This Wheel

    Love to you all, Puppy

  • socallisa
    socallisa Member Posts: 10,184
    edited November 2007

    Time for us all to take a moment of quiet reflection

  • bluedahlia
    bluedahlia Member Posts: 302
    edited November 2007

    OK, I know we are all feeling a little sad right now so in order to expell this feeling first we need a good cry.

    This little guy was determined  to fly, no matter what....

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdUUx5FdySs 

    Then, a sigh of relief, because even the most dire of situations can have a happy ending..........

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2SnDB_orzQ

    And now.......for a really good laugh!!!!!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjnvSQuv-H4

  • AlaskaDeb
    AlaskaDeb Member Posts: 1,159
    edited November 2007

    They found a spot on my lung.  It is 2cm.  The report says:

    "at the level of the 10th rib at the costovertebral angle and ovoid shaped density is noted measuring 2 cm in width with sharp lateral margins and indistinct medial margins silhouetted over  the heart.  It is of uncertain etiology.  This density is not seen on the lateral views nor on the prior image (12/16/06)"

    I think it's back.  I am so scared I can't think.  I have a cat scan with contrast in the morning.  Does anyone know if they will be able to tell for sure if it is mets or not from a cat scan?  Should I have a biopsy?  Oh my god...I don't know what to do.  My husband is supposed to be flying out for a business trip tonight.  Someone tell me what to do.

  • CherrylH
    CherrylH Member Posts: 189
    edited November 2007

    DebC,

    I have no answers to your questions. I am lifting you up in prayer that this is nothing at all. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

    Cherryl

  • GracieM2007
    GracieM2007 Member Posts: 1,255
    edited November 2007

    Deb, I'm SO sorry you are having to go through this. I will definately say prayers for you tonight. I'm sure you are extremely upset, and anxious and scared. Remember to take this time between now and when you find out for sure, five minutes at a time. And remember to breathe. Sometimes when we get very anxious (and I know I would be in your situation), we forget to get a good deep breath, we breathe very shallow. This in and of itself can cause extra stress and anxiety, so remember once in a while, to stop, and try to get a really good breath. I know it seems like a little thing, but it truly will help you a little with the anxiety and stress.



    Will be keeping you in our prayers, hugs sent your way,



    Gracie

  • bluedahlia
    bluedahlia Member Posts: 302
    edited November 2007

    Deb, did you have radiation on that side. Could be scar tissue.  My radiation oncologist warned me about that during my rads, that it could show up as a lesion, but in reality is only scar tissue from rads.  I'm praying that's all it is.

  • DoreenF
    DoreenF Member Posts: 59
    edited November 2007

    Deb - Dang it ..    that's really scary - I really don't know if they can tell for certain whether its' cancer from a CT scan ...  I think they only way to know for sure is via a biopsy.  I'm glad they're getting you back in for another scan quickly - and hope you'll have answers soon. 

    Re: your husbands business trip -  If it were me I'd  let him decide whether to go on the business trip or delay it - I'm sure he'll want to be there to support you ...  

    I'm praying that you don't have mets ...  

    Love and hugs,

    Doreen  

  • nosurrender
    nosurrender Member Posts: 737
    edited November 2007

    DEB- (((My SISTER)))

    I know how scared you are right now.

    I know that cold feeling you have in the pit of your stomach.

    Please- imagine I am sitting next to you and holding both of your hands.

    I have had two spots on my lung for the past 3 years. They vary in size and change depending on the machine that is taking the film.

    I have been to several doctors and the consensus is that it is scarring from radiation along with a nodule.

    I know there is some tell tale thing that the CT can show that will tip them off to a metastatic finding. But the waiting is so hard and the worry is all encompassing.

    Can you feel me sitting next to you?

    I am hugging you now.

    I won't leave your side and I will be with you through all of it.

    I am praying that you have nodules just like me.

    Deb, God is able. I believe. I know you do too.

    Hold on tight, we are right here with you... every step of the way.

    With love,

  • socallisa
    socallisa Member Posts: 10,184
    edited November 2007
    Awww Deb...I am so sorry to hear...I wish I knew more about medicine, but I don't.. But my arms are around you ...holding you tight!!