TIME TO CIRCLE THE WAGONS GIRLS
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You know Gina if you would stop playing with the "girls" maybe they wouldn't break..............
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Good Morning Everyone. Just peaking in to bring a little sunshine your way and hoping today is a good one.
Vickie: Sure do hope you and Nate are doing ok. So you start your new job on Monday - a beginning of a whole new life for you. Im excited for ya. Looks like I have to go read further. Did you get 2 new puppies?
Gina: hahahahaha lemon law. That cracked me up.
Candie: Good to see you and hoping all is going well. Working 12 hour days seemed so easy when I was younger. Cant imagine pulling a 12 hour shift now.
Neese: You are right. I am so darn excited about the Holidays. Just like a little kid. When I woke up this morning and went out to make coffee the lights hanging in the living room looked so pretty. Wish I could have lights like that all the time. Makes things festive. Im trying to figure out why in this day and age - all colostomy bags are changed by an RN! That doesnt make sense in this day and age of Health Care. I thought of you yesterday. I had to go evaluate a 52 yearl old women who was admited to the hospital because she had been evicted from here apartment. No secondary insurance. Hasnt taken a bath in months. When I walked in the room I almost gagged from the combination of body odors. It only took a couple of minutes to realize she was not a candidate for Whitehall. When I came home from work I immediately showered. Yucko!
Margo: I was so hesitant to have the packages sent to work, cause Im not there most of the day and I was afraid they would get lost! And DH has no business opening up a package that has my name on it. Poor guy is still feeling guilty he opened it, but not guilty enough as he will be wearing his new Tshirt tonight when he goes to play at the pub.
There hasnt been a post from Mena. Someone sent me a pm telling me that she is very sick and not doing well. Mena I am hoping you are reading this because many of us are worried about you. Please come back and say hello.
Slonedeb: I am just furious about your experience at the pain clinic. I really have issues with the way you were treated. I dont know, I really dont like pain clinics. I saw a patient the other day who has chronic pain and was on methadone. They did the same thing to her. Took her off cold turkey. I just cant believe it. These pain clinic doctors really are a pain in the ass. This guy needs to be reported. And make sure whoever referred you to him knows how terrible he was to you.
Geez! I had a little bit more time this morning. Hello to everyone. Hope you all have a wonderful day. Time to hit the showers.
Nicki
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Happy Friday!!
Odalys, sending more prayers your way.
Mena, to you,also
Nicki, it takes a toll...those 12 hour days. But 4 of the hours are overtime and unfortunately, I need at least 10 hours a week of overtime to survive.
I so love this time of year. I love the decorations, the lights, the crisp air outdoors, the snow (but not too much-lol),the shopping, the wrapping, the baking,the visiting, the church services,the giving to the needy,oh, I love it all. People seem to be friendlier and nicer, I think, too. I have a fav poem for the holidays that I put on my kitchen bulletin board every year. I will type it in here when I get it out of the christmas boxes. You all may enjoy it.
My hugs and prayers to anyone who needs it.
Have a good Friday afternoon.
Candie
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Hi Girls Happy Friday!
The support group was good for me. It just started last month so I didn't miss much. There were only five of us,the youngest was 27. A baby! I was the only one not still on chemo so hopefully I helped with the questions on how you feel after.It was good to talk about our fears with others who know how we feel.
Have a great weekend. I am hoping to get decorating complete and a little more shopping done.
Joyce
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Hi Girls!
Gotta make this quick...............power problems. I posted or should I say started to post this morning and the power went out............It was even a 'nice' post so I don't think that made the lights go out! Didn't stay out but about 10 minutes.........just enough to make all the clocks and crap in the house start blinking. Reset all and it has done it two more times! Must be the wind we are having.
I'm not gonna whine............just saying it cuz it will make me feel better! Today was Cemetary day. Yup, had to go get my Boy his wreath for his grave. Got my Nephews and my Dads also. I do it every year and every year it upsets me...............and will continue to do it as long as I am here. Nothing like a cemetary in the throngs of Winter in MI...........the place was dead.......(okay, let me re-phrase that............I felt like I was the only one in the whole place).........it seems like whenever I do this, the markers are covered with snow and I have a hard time finding my son and nephew. I've developed kinda a 'slide the shoe' routine as I walk to uncover the markers as I go. I know where they are, but in the winter it looks like one big white blanket.
Okay,,,enough.
I'm going to try to read at Gina's before the power gets me again!
Nicki: Isn't that the stupidist thing................I swear, the State is taking everything away, one thing at a time. I've always worked side by side with Rn's, and they are getting as irritated as the PCT's!
Okay, now that I'm thinking of all of you....just don't want to lose the post if we get another power blinky thing!
Hugs,
Neesie
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Girls just stopped by to tell you all about my day had to go to er because the pain was so bad they checked my blood pressure and it was 208over108 they called my family doc and he came to see me he went through the roof when i told him how i was treated at the pain clinic he took their phone no but i dont kno what was said he gave me my pain meds and patches and put me on a strong bp pill called tekturna 150mg but the pain is easing and hopefully i can sleep tonight last night was awful but girls your prayers were answered and i thank you for that i thank all who wanted to kick his behind to well going to try and restagain thanks and lots of love from deb from ky
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thank you for all the hugs and prayers dear cg's. I am too tired to post any more tonight...exhausted and drained. Had to stop in and tell ya that I love ya all...from A to Z!!!
I'll be back tomorrow afternoon and play "catch up" then.
Love, hugs and prayers
Vickie
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Hello everyone. Its not really a good morning, its a sad morning. Woke up to the news about our dear CY and just sending lots of strength and courage to everyone.
Candie: When I was younger I would pull 12 hour shifts or double shifts all the time. And yes the OT was great. I cant wait to hear your favorite poem.
Joyce: Im glad the support group was good. Its a very special moment when not only are your getting support, but you are also helping others.
Neese: Sorry you had to go to the cemetary and bring wreaths. A sad time for sure. It really is an eerie feeling to see snow on the ground and be the only one there. The silence around you is heartbreaking. Sending a big hug your way.
Slonedeb: Im so glad that you got your pain medication back. What an awful thing to have to go through. That pain doctor should lose his license for being so mean. Sending lots of hugs your way.
Vickie: Good morning sunshine sister. Dont feel much like sunshine today though. Worried about our CY and her family. Im looking forward to you playing catch up. I want to know the names of the new puppies. Did Nate name them?
CY: What can I say. 3 days ago you were feeling better and eating again. You sounded so good. Im so sorry you have received such devastating news. I do know that gamma knife surgery has excellent results and want you to know we will be holding your hand along with Charlies the whole way through this next part of your journey.
Nicki
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Good Morning Girls,
I am so upset about Cy that I don't even feel like posting. Why, Why, Why?
This sweet sister has been through so much.........and always bounces back.
I'm picturing her twirling around and having so much fun in the 'Glenda' skirt at Pinkstock!!!!
Cancer SUCKS...........
Hugs,
Neesie
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Good Saturday morning sisters and brother. Thank you so much for all your prayers and well wishes. God has answered our prayers and mom is stable and back home! Yeah.....I am so grateful she is with us still. Thanks for helping me get through this difficult week. Big hugs to you all. Above are our dogs Maggie and Marcy (M & M)running to give you all a big doggie hello for being so kind.
BBL...going back to catch up with all the postings.
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Odalys, great news that your mom is back home. Your dogs are adorable.
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HI all, I have a teriffic headhace but am trying to relax as much as possible. They gave me a steroid to help with the sweeling in th ebrain, who would have thought that the dizziness and bloddy noses would have been something more serious. I see the neurosurgon on Monday and will know more then.
I know you are all praying for me & that is reassuring as I can use all the prayers I can get right now. I do ask that you also pray for my family to help them deal with this news too.
I think I need to go watch the viedo from pinkstock so I can see your beautiful faces and hear your voices again.
I may not be back on til Monday as I have a concert today and the nutcracker tomorrow. two things I've never done before. Should be fun.
Until then, hugs & Prayers
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CY - you know we're praying for you all. Enjoy your weekend my friend.
Love ya!
Liz
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Cy, I feel better after hearing from you. I hope you enjoy your weekend to the max.
Yes, we are all praying for you and for your family..................
Hugs,
Denise
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Odalys: I wanted to take a minute and let you know that I am glad your Mom has stabilized and is home! Please let us know how she is doing.
SloneDeb: Sorry to hear you ended up in ER, but glad that your Doctor is getting you back on track with your pain meds. Did he think the pain Management guy was way off his rocker? Hope you can have a 'decent' weekend.
Hugs,
Neesie
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CY... glad you gave us an update. You not only will remain in our prayers, but we definitely will pray harder for both you and your family. Big hugs to you and relief from pain.
Neesie...it is so good to have you posting more. I haven't found what I wanted to take to Craig's grave yet and I feel bad. Do you choose to go alone? I usually do. But it is much warmer here and I haven't had to brush away any snow. There are 2 candlelight services in the next two weeks that I went to last year. I am wondering if they will be so heartbreaking as last year. My heart and prayers are with you.
Odalys so glad to hear your mom is home and stable. Looks like your pups are happy too!
Gina did I hear you say something about lemon laws? I believe if I had mine redone I would want at least oranges...maybe grapefruits. But are there other fruit laws as well?
Love to all dear Sisters.... we must stick together... Pam
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CY: Im so glad to hear from you. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. You are being asked once again, to pull that inner strength from within. Im glad you went to a concert and your going to see the Nutcracker. As usual, your strength amazes me.
Good Morning Everyone! The silence on the boards says it all. I don't know about the rest of you, but I was humbled and silenced by the news about our Dear CY. I must have come on the computer 15 times, if not more. But couldn't gather together the right words.
I really didn't do much of anything. Just laid around and watched movies. And I thought alot. Almost like I was daydreaming. DH would say something to me and I couldn't hear his words.
My thoughts centered on the fact that many of you are so young. At 57 y/o, I feel I have lived my life. And wonder why I'm still here, presently NED. That's not how I thought it would happen. Being er/pr negative and her2 positive with a positive lymph node. BRCA2 positive. Thought surely - I would be one who would progress to mets. Really wondered where the fairness is in all of this. Some of you are young enough to be my children and the protective side of a mother came out. Wanting to do or say something that would make everyone feel better. Then I realized, how selfish I was being in my thoughts. Everything has been about me me me. How am I handling the news.
This isn't about ME! Its about US!
We gather together because we have become friends. We come here to give support and be supported. We are a diverse group of women going through many different stages of this journey. A journey we didn't ask to be part of. The longer we know each other, the closer we get to each other.
The other day at work, I had lunch with a pharmacy nurse I hadn't seen in 4 years. We worked together for a bit and just as natural as could be - we just clicked, there was a bond between us. When I first sat down, I thought to myself how thin she looked. She had lost alot of weight and it wasn't a healthy look. As we started talking she told me she had just lost her husband 9 weeks ago to a sudden, unexpected brain hemorrhage. He was 60 years old. I proceeded to tell her about my bc and chemo and all the other stuff that has gone on since I was diagnosed. But I remember as I was telling her this - it didn't seem quite as serious as it has been to me over the last 2 1/2 years. Life as she knew it - ending with a blink of the eye. No time to say goodbye, to say all the things she would have wanted to say to her DH. One minute he was there, and the next minute he was gone.Sometimes I think that many of us live in denial land. I don't know about you, most times I just stick my head in a hole. The reality is - breast cancer is killing many women. Life is a crap shoot and so is this disease.
This morning a little light bulb went on in my head. I don't share all my stories with you. There is a story behind each person I evaluate - they are in a crisis - their world has changed. What did come to mind was a woman I saw last week. She was an 82 y/o lady who had breast cancer and after a few years developed CNS involvement. CNS standing for Central Nervous System. The cancer was in her brain and spinal fluid. She received chemo directly to the brain and spinal fluid by a special catheter. She also received gamma knife rads! The spots were gone and she was coming to Whitehall to get some physical therapy. Imagine an 82 year old getting chemo and brain rads - it was successful!
One of my favorite quotes from "Miracle on 34th Street" is "I believe, its silly but I believe." And I believe that our prayers will be answered. I'm saddened to think one of our sisters has to go through yet another battle. But CY you wont be alone. Today I am a warrior again. My armor is pink - as that's how I pictured myself when I was first diagnosed. We are gonna help you fight this together. Our spirits are strong and our prayers are stronger.I do know this. I'm gonna enjoy each day, each moment.
Nicki
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Nicki, your post is so true
I also came on the boards often yesterday, but couldn't put into words my feelings, fears, hopes.........how do you explain tears and sadness mingled with hope, strength and the need to FIGHT this beast........
I believe that we will fight this together......our armor is on....
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Good morning cg's,
Hello sunshine sister Nicki...you said it all so well.
I still can't find the words...CY...all I can say is I love you...I am praying for you...you are going to be fine. All I can think of is our wonderful prayer circle around you at Pinkstock...keep that special, magical moment in your mind because it is still happening... only its happening in cyberspace.
Madison...I've missed you...how are you and what are you up to these days? I am working on afghans but rather slowly...its that time of year...Christmas etc have taken up so much time!
Odalys...I am so happy to hear good news about your mom.
Hello to Joy and Candie!
Hi to Sue...
a bit hard to come up with the words this morning...I will try later...
Love and hugs and lots of prayers to each and every one of you from A to Z. (Amy...where are you and are you doing ok?...Z...hmmm...abducted by aliens maybe...check in so we know your ok.)
Vickie
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{{{{{{ CY }}}}}} This angel is for you and your family, and for all our sisters struggling.
{{{{{{SloneDeb}}}}}}
Love and Hugs to all from A - Z
Charlene
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Hi girls,
I spoke with CY yesterday. She is scared but is also ready to fight. She also knows that we are all here for her.
Nicki - Amen sister.
Madison - good to see you. I bet DD is VERY cold today. It is windy and cold. Shaa baby.
Vickie - I must have pics of the pups. My mom wants a Shitzu. Are they hyper? Remember she's 76.
Angel - wonderful picture.
I'm going to a Christmas party this afternoon at my old employers. We do the number drawing thing for gifts etc. She cooks up the whole holiday meal and everyone else brings a side/salad/dessert. It's really fun.
I'll check in later.
Hugs & Prayers
Liz
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Morning Girlfriends,
Well Cy, you threw us for a loop girlfriend. Kinda knocked the soldierettes on their collective butts for a few minutes last night. But, like Nicki said somewhere, we've got the pink armor back on and we're ready to fight. Courage isn't about fighting in the absence of fear, it's about fighting and standing strong in spite of our fears. So, while that beast looks awfully big right now, and our knees might be shaking a little, we're going to plant our feet right in front of the sonuvabitch and FIGHT! That goes for all our sisters in the throws of battle right now. And there are many of you.
Hey Shrink, we're getting Mazer ready today. Gotta get him cleaned up and ready for his magic carpet ride in the morning. With Odalys' mom feeling better now, I'm sure we'll get those cinnamon buns for the ride tomorrow. Thank goodness he's a good driver, or at least fast, cause we'll get you to the hospital, then whisk back across the U.S. to get Cy to her hospital, then back in time to pick you up after your surgery.
Gals, tomorrow's going to be a busy day with Mazer and the magic carpet, so rest up today, eat lots of carbs, and get the treats packed for the ride tomorrow.
Love you all,
Bren
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Good Afternoon Friends,
12:18p and my lazy butt is finally getting around.............if you call moving from the couch reading the paper to coming to the 'office' and logging on here, getting around!
Nicki, you said it so well. We all will fight this with Cy and the others needing us.
Like Nicki and Madison, I came on here several times yesterday........just couldn't find any 'positives' to write, so remained pretty quiet.
Pam: Most of the time I do prefer to go alone.........but sometimes it gets to me. I think it is the season and the weather. I have attended many Christmas programs through Compassionate Friends..........not in many years though. They meant alot to me, but for some reason I pulled away.
Bren: I'm free tomorrow, so don't forget to have mazer stop by here and get me............we've got a sister to be with!
Charlene: Are you okay? I miss your posts. I see a nice picture from you this morning.
Vickie: Tiz the season of being even more busy! You start your new job tomorrow don't you? Nerves and excitement all at once! I'm happy for you!
Liz: Have fun at the party today! Sounds like a good time! How is the hand doing?
Well, I'm going to read abit and then play with the sewing machine and material......................until I come back.....be good and have a great Sunday!
Hugs,
Denise
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Thank you , Ladies. I'm eating lots of tiny Dove chocolates. I'm sure that will help.
Didn't I see on TV yesterday a group of people who woke up during surgery and couldn't let the surgical team know? Before I was only worried about not waking up at all, as in dead. Now I'm obsessing about waking up too soon. Better have another chocolate.
I'll be back on board soon to let you know how it went.
Waiting for Mazer and the carpet,
Marian
PS I need to be at the hospital at 6:30 AM.
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Marian,
Maybe an Ativan chaser with that chocolate would be a good thing.
I was wondering how early we needed to be up. I can't believe the gals are leaving the wake-up call to me!! I need to set the alarm.
Everything will be okay. I just know it. I'll bring Ativan along with the coffee. You won't know what hitchya! We'll be with you through everything. We won't let anything bad happen. I'm sure it would give your anesthesiologist a big laugh if you mentioned that show to him!
You're much loved and protected. See you first thing in the morning.
Love,
Bren
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Be sure to pick me up tomorrow, too, don't want to miss it!
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Hi girls stopped by to let you know i tried to get up last night and hurt my shoulder real bad she is going to xray it tuesday to she if it is fracturedd or broken i hope she will start me on zometa again she stopped it when i was having joint pain but i think my bones need it real bad girls send me your add so i can try and send you a christmas card sheri pm me with your add to i put mine on the chrisrmas card site what dont you want to miss sheri well take care all love to each one of you deb from ky
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Good Evening Everyone. This is my warrior outfit. Have been wearing it on and off since I was diagnosed. This is just a quick pop in. Just want to let you know I will be here early tomorrow morning to give the wake up calls. I will be riding Distorted Humor, wearing my pink warrior outfit, along side the magic carpet. If Mazer does come along, oh boy there will be trouble. As Distorted Humor loves Mazer, and they havent seen each other in a while.
Shrink: We will have the flying carpet ready. What time is your surgery scheduled? Doves chocolates - oh very good. With Ativan - even better.
Slonedeb: We are pulling the magic carpet together. Need to be with Shrink for her surgery and with CY for her appointment with the neurosurgeon. Sorry about you hurting you shoulder.
Vickie: You must be excited. The eve before your new job. Its gonna feel like a new beginning. What a great feeling that will be, especially since this past week hasnt been the easiest. Its a new beginning girlfriend.
OK - dinner is done. DH made teriyaki chicken, wild rice, italian vegetables and fresh fruit cup. Yummy.
See ya in the morning.
Nicki
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Geez Nicki, here we go following each other again! Just left the Hamptons!
I love the warrior outfit..................you are right, time to pull it out and get our armour ready...............we have some fighting to do.
You're as spoiled as I am............DH made dinner the last two nights. Chili yesterday and Roasted a Whole Chicken on the grill (yup, in the wind and rain!), Garlic mashed potatoes, and Butternut Squash and Green Beans from the Garden!
I will be up bright and early to catch the magic carpet tomorrow.
Shrink: I must say, your mood seems to be good................we will be with you tomorrow and all will be fine. Distorted Humor and Mazer can make us all giggle when we should be quiet...............it's been awhile since we've been kicked out of a surgical procedure though...........Not to worry.
Cy: We will also be with you tomorrow.................prayers will be answered.
Slonedeb: Liz has compiled a list of names for Christmas Cards this year. But, I really think that this would be a good year for you to not worry about sending cards and relax and enjoy the cards sent to you!
Hope all have a good night!
P.S. Susan..................it is high time you get your fanny home!
Hugs,
Denise
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good evening cg's...the weather outside is frightfully terrible. The power just came back on but I fear it isn't going to last...
wanted to make sure that you all pick me up on the magic carpet in the morning...be careful...its freezing rain and very icy here! Shrink...don't you fret...you will be just fine and dandy.
hmm...just heard a crash out back...dang tree limbs.
CY...sending love and hugs.
Slonedeb...Denise is right...sit back and enjoy your cards...
Shokk...missing ya.
Has anyone heard from Z?
Prayers for Amy.
Prayers for us all...
signing off and heading to bed before the power fails us again!
Hugs and love from A to Z
Vickie
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