TIME TO CIRCLE THE WAGONS GIRLS
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Nicki...are we entering the twilight zone again LOL!!!0
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Hey Vicki,
Did you see Mazer's picture up above?! We've got Mazer and the magic carpet ready to take Shrink on Monday!
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Whoo Hoo! My sunshine sister is back. Good to see you posting Vickie. Yeppers we always did have that twilight zone thingy.
Bren: I saw mazer, the magic carpet will be ready and we will all be there for shrink on the day of her surgery.
Someone please bring dessert?
Gotta go.
Nicki
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We'll get Odalys to bring the cinnamon rolls and coffee. Of course Shrink will only be able to smell them. No rolls and coffee before surgery!
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Thank you all for your warm wishes and offers of support. I'm not leaving the house on Monday until Mazer picks me up!
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Oh Shrink! You've never been on the magic carpet with Mazer driving? You, my dear are in for one heck of a treat! By the time the carpet swoops down and picks all of us up and we make it to the hospital, you will be laughing so hard from the ride that you won't even remember what you are there for! And the girls can get a little giggly in the operating room...........but we will try not to distract the Doctors! See, you're in great hands!
Hugs to all...............I'm trying to do some Cyber Shopping cuz someone said that is what we're supposed to do on Cyber Monday, and I can't find anything to buy....................Now, that sucks!
Hugs,
Neesie
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Neese: nanananananana! I did my online shopping yesterday. What happened with the itchy patient?
Shrink: There is not greater feeling to know that when you get scared, all you have to remember is we will be in there with you. Our spirit is strong.
Good night everyone.
Nicki
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Hi CG's
It's been a while since I've been here and I haven't read back but I'll catch you up on what's up with me then I'll read back.
This month is my 1 year ann. of finishing chemo. Have to tell ya I wasn't sure I would still be here. Still scared all the time but life goes on and I'm still here. LOL
I got a new puppy a couple weeks ago. A lady walked in to the clinic I was working at with a 6 mo old Lasha apso and said she couldn't take care of her. Now I was not looking for a lasha but this baby is just so sweet I kept her
. She is a cute funny little thing and keeps me laughing which makes her worth her weight in gold.Today is my 67th day without a ciggarett. The longest I've ever gone. If anyone is trying to quit ask for chantix. It has really helped me.
I had my first colonoscopy last week. They did remove 1 polyp. Just found out today that it was B9
. Sooooo happy to hear those words.We went to Houston for Thanksgiving. The weather there was really crummy, cold and raining the whole time.
Don't know if any of you remember me talking about my cousin Adele. She is fighting lung cancer with brain mets. She had gamma knife surg. for her brain mass and they removed the lung mass 2 weeks ago. She starts chemo soon and is hanging in there.
Other then that just working and trying to get things done for the holidays.
Enough of my babbling. Now I'll go back to see how all of you are.
Hugs,
Sue
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Oh no, not again. Once again I am clueless...that's a good thing. Nickie and Vickie - I love you ladies and I look forward to reading your posts every time I get a chance to log in. Vickie- I've missed you. Glad you are back.
Marian - The magic carpet is traveling all around the country right now and it's headed your way.
Yes, I can bring delicious sticky cinnamon rolls and hot chocolate and coffee. And, since we don't have to worry about calories in cyber space, you can have all your favorite comfort foods. I'm also bringing lots of sunshine and beautiful blue skies to brighten your day. Don't worry about anything, we will take of it all for you. You just concentrate on relaxing, and getting better. We will fight the beast with you until he is defeated. (((hugs))))
Sue - glad to see you posting again. I've missed you. Wow, one year anniversary already...congrats! Great news about the b9 results. How sad about your relative...cancer sucks.
Slonedeb - hope you are feeling better tonight. I'm sending lots of healing energy your way. (((((hugs)))))
I have some sad news, I just got word that mom has been admitted to the hospital. Her end stage congestive heart failure is getting worse. She barely eats and has all kinds of stomach problems now. Her liver is severely decompensated from so many years on so many medications. It doesn't look good ladies. Last year it was touch and go several times and she has deteriorated so much in the past year she barely looks like her self. She has lost about 60 pounds and is getting to be very forgetful. Ay, she told me the other day that she is very tired of living like this. There was something eerie about the way she said it. It seemed she was looking for my approval or something. She almost died when I was undergoing chemo and everyone kept telling her to hang on that I (we) needed her but now that I am strong I think she may let go. Sorry, I am a bit emotional right now. I think this is a good time to call it a good night.
God blessings...
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Now I know which carpet to look out for. The comfort food sounds wonderful as long as it's not turkey.
So sorry to hear about your mom, Odalys. Cyber hugs coming your way from Pennsylvania.
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You got it Shrink, no turkey.
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Shrink, glad that Bren found Mazer and the magic carpet for you. I had a lumpectomy so I'm not much help in answering any questions or giving advice - but will sure put you in the middle of the circle.
Odalys, I'm sorry to hear about your mom. Big hugs to you.
Nicki and Vickie - I don't see the purpose of the e-mails that you guys received. I can only say that I'm sorry that it happened and just make sure they were accurate and real. I think everyone has had enough hurt lately to last for quite a while!!! You guys aren't the only ones - just most recent.
Everyone is down for the night and Lilah, the 2 1/2 granddaughter will be in early tomorrow morning to wake me. I need to clean my face and brush my teeth yet and it is late so I had better get moving before I wake everyone - hope I don't as I didn't realize how late it was.
Night everyone, Hugs, Brenda
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Odalys, I'm so sorry about your mom. When my older brother finally was ready to let my Dad go...he died soon afterwards. Maybe that is what she is looking for from you?
One thing I've learned in life...how to make a bully mad. Ignore them...
They win if you react as they gloat in watching you get upset! You ignore them...they get mad about that because their pot stirring didn't make you react the way they wanted you to and YOU WIN! It really does make them mad as they can't stand to be ignored and its no longer fun to them trying to make you upset and mad when you won't react to their bullying!
Boo congrats on the puppy, they sure do bring alot of joy in our lives don't they?
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Good Morning Everyone and Happy Tuesday. Just bringing a little sunshine your way this morning and hoping you all have a wonderful day. Yep - as usual, I dont have much time. Gotta get to work early for another meeting. Marketing meeting today with corporate.
Sue: Its so good to see you. Another milestone for you. Decmeber 3rd will be 2 years post my last chemo. I will remember that date forever. Sorry about your cousin Adele and hoping that her current treatment is working.
Brenda: I know you have had your fair share of hurt feelings and Im glad that we can move forward and just be friends with each other again. Sending a big hug your way.
Odalys: You found the magic carpet, gotta get it all cleaned and ready for shrink. Maybe you need to make 2 batches of those cinnamon rolls cause you know I was such a little piggy with them this past weekend. Gosh Im real sorry to hear about your mom. She sounds so frail. Hang in there, we are with ya girlfriend.
Slonedeb: Hope today is a good one for you.
Vickie: Good morning sunshine sister. Im heading off to work early and hope you have a great day.
CY: How was your day at work yesterday? I hope you got through it ok. Hope Scott is successful selling on Ebay. Another online thing Im not too familiar with.
Wild/Jan: You gave some great advice. Ignorance is bliss.
OK - cant say hello to everyone as the shower is calling me.
Have a great day.
Nicki
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Good morning everyone.
Nicki - Don't worry there are plenty of cinnamon buns to go around on this carpet ride. They smell soooo good. I heard is 28 degrees in your town today. Yikes. I'll have to send some sunshine your way to warm things up.
Shrink - what time is your surgery? We need to make sure all is ready for you and prayers are going out at the right time. Don't worry sister we got your back.
Jan - Thanks for your kind words. I almost told her to let go but could not find myself to say it because I don't know how to let her go yet. She now has pancreatitis. It seems her organs are failing one by one but her spirit is strong.
I need to get ready for work now. Have a good day everyone.
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Good morning,
I try to so hard to keep up with the reading...tonight I will go back and read. I quickly went thru a few.
Shrink--hugs to you...we will all be here for you. Lots of love and support here.
Sue--congrats on 67 days w/out cigarettes,B-9 polyp and 1 year out from chemo. I should tru that Chantix as I should quit too. I am going for my first colonoscopy a week from today...a little apprehensive...I hate tests and being put to sleep...I am slo having an endoscopy done at the same time as I have had acid reflux for a few months. Boy, does this ever end!!!
Love to you all...and please enjoy the day.... my sister tells her kids everyday: "It is what you make it". And I say to her--"ok, I will try" lol
Hugs and prayers to all
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Odalys - I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. I will add her and you to my prayer list. Wish I had the right words to make this time easier for you. (((Odayls)))
Shrink - Yes we we all be there to hold your hand for you. I also had a mastectomy but only the right. I could not have immediate reconstruction and have since decided against it so can't help with that but will be happy to help anyway I can. Compaired to other surgeries I've had the mastectomy was truely not very painful post op. Sending hugs your way.
Jan - Oh yeah puppies are fun. I agree about the bullies.
Nickie - Thanks, Good to see you too. Please ignore the crap. We love our sunshine sister!!!! I'm once again happy to be so ignorant about the nastiness that flies around occasionally. Wow 2 years! That is a great milestone.
Candie - The colonoscopy was really easy, just the prep was no fun. Hope yours goes as easily as mine did. I had acid reflux for awhile after chemo. Uggghhh that was awful! Hope they can get yours under control.
Hi Brenda
Vickie - Congrats on the new job.
Hugs to all from A to Z
Sue
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Good Morning to all!
Odalys: I'm so sorry to hear that your Mom is failing. Sending you big hugs and lots of thoughts and prayers.
Boo: Hey Stranger! Good to hear from you! Sounds like you're doing good. One year post tx..........congrats! Sounds like your Career put you in the right place at the right time............your new puppy sounds so cute............and if I am right, won't shed either!
Nicki: The itchy client................I literally leave there scratching! I'm trying to hang in there with him, but no promises. It's very close to my home, which is why I took him on in the first place. I won't go into alot of detail about the house (disgusting).....you know how when you walk into a client/patient home you automatically do the "sweep" of the enviroment and living area and do a quick assessment within the first couple of minutes? What amazes me is that my boss was at this house with me when the case was opened..........she has not said a word to me about it.
Anyhow....long story short.......he is basically a respite, and after his wife left the first time there the guy pulls up his sleeves (I already noticed dried blood on shirt) and starts scratching............next thing I see is Blood running down his arms (yes, both)................he has scratched so much that his arms are full of scabs and he continues to scratch and digs the scabs off. That's probably graphic enough for most of these ladies.............it just gets itchier from there!
Candie, Brenda, Vickie, WildJan, Naniam, Shrink, Joyce, Gina and all of you..have a great day!
Times up and gotta get ready for work! (scratch,, scratch!)
Hugs,
Denise
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I see trees of green........ red roses too
I see em bloom..... for me and for you
And I think to myself.... what a wonderful world.
I see skies of blue..... clouds of white
Bright blessed days....dark sacred nights
And I think to myself .....what a wonderful world.
The colors of a rainbow.....so pretty ..in the sky
Are also on the faces.....of people ..going by
I see friends shaking hands.....sayin.. how do you do
They're really sayin......i love you.
I hear babies cry...... I watch them grow
Theyll learn much more.....than Ill never know
And I think to myself .....what a wonderful world
The colors of a rainbow.....so pretty ..in the sky
Are there on the faces.....of people ..going by
I see friends shaking hands.....sayin.. how do you do
Theyre really sayin...I ....love....you.
I hear babies cry...... I watch them grow
you know their gonna learn
A whole lot more than Ill never know
And I think to myself .....what a wonderful world
Yes I think to myself .......what a wonderful world.Have a beautiful sunshiney day...bbl
Love and hugs
Vickie
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Congrats, Boo, on no smoking! That is a great accomplishment. To all in the circle--hi!
Have a great day.
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Good morning campers. Happy Tuesday!
Boo -- congrats on the no smoking. I know that s tough to do.
Vickie -- what are you going to do with all this time off?!
Sheri -- I'm glad you made it home safe.
Remember, Ginger Rogers did everything Fred Astaire did, but she did it backwards and in high heels. Faith Whittlesey
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wow, so much to catch up on...
first Odalys... hugs, seeing our moms fail is sooo hard, I will keep you in my prayers.... I hope mine will be able to go to Florida this winter, she has to find a Dr there first, now that I fly...lol I will be able to go visit them... hugs
must run go back to work...bbl
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Odalys,
I am so sorry to hear the news of your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you right now.
Love,
Bren
PS - Neesie, itchy client would kinda freak me out!
I think that's why I dropped out of nursing school! That and the fact that I couldn't pass biology! 0 -
CY - sorry to hear about scott's job ... will keep fingers crossed that new one happens soon for you guys ... in the meantime i've been posting over at the hamptons some resources i've found on the web ... i'll spend some more time on washington state resources see if i can dig up some more ....
hugs
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Odalys, so sorry about the news of your Mom....keeping you in my thoughts and prayers......
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Thanks ladies, I really appreciate the cyber hugs, prayers, and well wishes. Only you guys can really understand the new meaning our parents and family take after our own struggles. I decided to skip work today and spend the day with Mom and Dad at the hospital. Steven was also a bit upset this morning so he went to the hospital with me. Seeing mom's face light up when we surprised her was priceless. Steven was more relax after he saw her too. Poor little guy, he lost his other grandmother unexpectedly a few years ago and still remembers her and wishes he could see her again. Mom is fragile but stable right now. She developed pancreatitis and the doctors want to run some tests to determine the cause. They have her on IV antibiotics and clear liquids. We know her body is starting to fail her because it's been one organ after another; so sad. Aside from keeping her comfortable, all we can do is pray for her. She is a true fighter.
I feel emotionally exhausted right now, plus I've picked up a cold that is going around so I think I will take it easy this evening. Thank you for all your support. It means the world to me. If I don't come back later, good night.
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Odalys -- I'm so sorry to read about your mother. I will keep her in my prayers. Gentle hugs.
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Some good news, folks. My pre-op MRI taken yesterday shows "no evidence of residual disease" I am sure your good wishes and prayers helped as much as the chemo. Can I back out of the surgery on Monday? (Just kidding) I wish you all good news.
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Odalys, I am saddened my your mum's health, I will be keeping yourself, Mom and your family in my prayers.
Peter
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Shrink,
That's great news!! I'll check with Mazer and see what he's got to say about skipping out on Monday. Don't hold your breath!
I'm really so happy for the good news. We'll be with you on Monday ... and Tuesday, and all the days after that.
Odalys, Keeping you and your mom in my heart and prayers.
Love,
Bren
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