Illinois ladies facing bc
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Hi Girlz!
Hope you're all doing as well as possible. My foot is still killing me - I have a 2nd opinion appt on Tuesday.
Leesa! - Glad you checked in...get well soon girl! I hope our reservationist, blackjack...is preparing our next get-together!
Sabrina - Sorry...it's very upsetting when this hits so close to home. Believe it or not...as time goes by you will be able to process situations like this...a little easier. Do you know what I mean? I hope I'm not sounding callous...it just seems to not upset me as much at this point - for me. Of course I get upset, but less than before. Hope this makes sense.
blackjack - YES!!! The one year mark is a milestone! It's totally normal...almost everyone goes through this. Congrats...wishing you many, many more!
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HOW MANY OF YOU will be at the Day of Sharing?
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Also...Nancy what's your team name for the walk?0
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Laura, sorry your foot is still hurting, but I am glad you are going for a second opinion. I will be at Day of Sharing. Also, the name of my team is The Pink Walkers. If you would like I can send you a link to my page.
Blackjack, I am happy you are approaching the 1 year mark.
For everyone else, I hope you are all well.
My butt is dragging today.
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HEY - GURLZ...would you push me in a wheelchair at the walk! LOL just kidding!
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Michele...Thinking of you today, and wishing you well.
Leesa...So glad you checked in, and that you're feeling better. Morphine works!
Blackjack...Anniversaries can be a little tough. Maybe it causes us to think about it a little more than we do at other times, I'm not sure. While we were in Frisco recently I remindd my DH that I had started chemo two years ago to the day, and he was surprised I remembered the exact date. I hope I forget some day. We all are going to have so many anniversaries together!
Nancy....I was tired too. Needed a nap most days, and that is so not me. Hope you're feeling better real soon.
Laura...So glad you are getting another consult, and hope you find the right tx for you. Nothing is fun with hurting feet!
Jackie ....I love your quotes for the day. It's always nice to start the day with something to think about. I think you are helping me with my chemo brain! I'm sure my DH would think that DW was sometimes dear wife, and other times dingbat wife. And he used to count on me to remind him of everything! Luckily, he just laughs about some of the crazy stuff. I hope he is laughing with me, not at me.
Wendy... Yes, DH is ortho, but I think Laura has her own ortho already. See, your memory is better than you think!
Hugs to all, smerf
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Yep - woke up this morning and my bangs were right above the eyebrows - right where I like them. NOT! Oh well.
Hope everyone is doing well today. Sorry to hear you are still in pain, Laura. That stinks! Remember - Illinois girls are tough!
Hope you are feeling better each day Leesa. Glad you were able to check in.
Sorry to hear you are down Sabrina. But everyone is right, we want you to come here to vent. We want to help. I think what you are feeling is very normal as you just finished up treatment.
Have a great weekend everyone!
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It's been two months since my last chemo and I have read that being tired isn't uncommon. I am not exhausted tired, but feel like I need to rest at least once during the day to make it through. I am back to an almost full schedule and think I better slow down. I am just so glad to have chemo behind me, I want to get all the things down I let go when I was in treatment.
Femara doesn't seem to have an affect on me, I take it at night. I am really tired of the neuropathy, my feet are tingling and numb most of the time and my fingers are numb often.
My son and I are working on the house, we have so many unfinished projects, I started a notebook, going through each room!
I will catch up with Mazy in chat soon, if I can stay awake that late!
Nancy
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"Yep - woke up this morning and my bangs were right above the eyebrows - right where I like them. NOT! Oh well."
CONNIE - Thanks for the laugh! OMG LOL Thank goodness - they'll grow and then they'll be "right where you like them".
Nancy - I hope you can slow it down a bit. We can't always be "super" women...as for the neuropothy...have you tried Gabapentin/Neurontin? Hang in there...I'm sending you healing thoughts and wishes of comfort.
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Yep...one year...OH..is this when I start counting down??? Sorry...but I know you so well you all get this....we can't let go....
Blackjack....YES!!!!! one year is a GREAT thing!!!! Celebrate!!!!!
Susan...How about I drive down your way when the weather cooperates...and we take a ride for Fitzpatti? You, however, will have to deal with VERY LOUD MUSIC but I actually follow the speed limit which I am told is very boring as I have a 350Z....zoom, growl, zoooooooooooom!!!!!!!!! She sent me some PM's...and I am living them. We talked "nurse to nurse" before she couldn't anymore...and I learned a lot. And..silly as it seems...I am so much happier for those few PM's. She passed on such a wonderful gift to me...and this is a gift that I pray every night that I never pass on to you guys....not because I could, but that you would need it.
Susan....let me know....I will take you for a nice ride in a cool car. Laura, however,will take you for the RIDE OF YOUR LIFE!!!!!!!
Jackie...as usual..thanks. You are such a sweetheart!
everyone else...gotta run...new neighbors moving in and I really need to spy on the stuff moving in (0h..give me a BIG break...like you guys wouldn't watch and check!!!!!)
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Hello, and thanks everyone for the words of encouragement and prayer. Oh how I need it right now. Next week I go in for my scans and other testings. I guess my nerves are getting the best of me. But I am doing just fine. Cabin fever is finally setting in too. Home every day having nothing to do but think and fill every little twitch thinking oh no its still in me. I know the devil is a lie and the truth is not in him. I am healed. I keep filling all of this chill and heat sensations and it is scaring me. I know pity party. But I know this to shall pass. Hopefully sooner than later. Before I drive my self nuts. I am gonna need an intervention. Haven't had a drink in years but for some reason been wanting to have one lately. I like me some Arbour Mist. Just might run out and grab me a bottle. Will check back in with you guys later. If I am able. lol Have a great evening everyone.
Sabrina
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Sabrina - What is your passion? Every woman needs one. Mine is multi-focal: One of which is a passion for crocheting, and I crochet squares for the community afghan project. I have a passion for art. So I create water color illustrations. You need to learn what your "passion" is...and work from there....cabin fever can be transformed into "produtive down time".0
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Cherish your visions and your dreams as they are the children of your soul; the blueprints of your ultimate achievements.
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Good evening everyone,
Long day at work, but satisfying too. Of course, my two days often feels like a full week when I leave to come home on Friday. Looking forward to a quiet evening where I'm mainly vegging.
Glad to see you finally paid us a visit Laura. Glad you will get another opinion on Tuesday. Hopefully, you will know then just what to do, and can move forward and get yourself back in the full swing of things. I'll be thinking bout' you Tuesday.
Also Sabrina.....Laura has a great idea. If you need to lose yourself for awhile make it in something lofty. Do whatever will bring out the best in you. Your a fantastic person.....shine it out.
Nanc512---nice to find you here. Like you, I have an un-believable amt. of un-done work and projects ( several of which I mistakenly thought I'd get done before tx. started ) and it will be some time yet before I get much done. It's evident no one is going to do it before I get around toit..........and one of these days.
Connie.....your too funny.....I thought you were going to say....and there were my bangs right where they stopped growing---way too short.
Well, this is not a bunch but I wanted to stop in and see what happened today.
And WENDY you darn well better believe I'd be standing behind my sheers checking the whole thing out from stem to gudgeon. Probably making notes in my present condition though.
Talk to ya'll later.
Jackie
p.s. just so no one gets too complacent about my condition....wow, my fingernails and toenails do hurt but it's sure not going to stop me from doing anything.
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Hi everyone- surgery went well....however, at the last minute I decided to only have the exch. done on the left side. I have been struggling for weeks re: lifting the 'good' side. I even started a thread to get input from others. Most were very positive and happy with their results. I, for some reason, still was not sure that I really wanted to do it. I guess I want to get the MRI done first (couldn't have MRI b/c of metal in tissue expander), be told everythings ok, then maybe in the future have it done.
I was so thankful that my ps was so understanding, since my final decision came when he walked into the room this a.m. with his marker. He made me feel very comfortable w/ my decision. He even asked if I wanted to postpone the whole thing-I knew for sure that I absolutely did not want to wait-I wanted the expander out!!!
So, Connie, I'm sorry I can't give you any info on the lift (maybe next year). You made me lol re: your eyebrow length bangs!
Kater-somewhere I read/heard that those on herceptin should not have green tea the day before, of and after their tx. I know you're not Her2+ but just thought I'd mention it.
Thanks again to everyone.
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Glad you are feeling well, Michele. I understand your decision as I was somewhat indecisive up until the last minute also. I was leaning towards doing nothing with the good breast, but I kept thinking about it. I too wasn't sure what would come out of my mouth when the ps walked in with his marker. In the end, I am glad I didn't do anything. They look pretty normal in a bra - I notice a slight difference, but I doubt anyone else does. Hope your pain is not too bad. You should be back to normal in about 3-4 days.
Kids are officially on spring break now and I'm trying to decide what to do to keep them busy. For some reason, we never go anywhere, but of course every one of their friends do. So, they end up bored. Luckily, this year they each have one good friend that is hanging around, but I'm sure there will be plenty of down time that I need to fill. I wish it was a bit warmer. I'm thinking about the zoo one day, but it's just sooo frickin cold. I'm sick of this! I am an 80 degree type of girl. Might do bowling one day and there are always the movies. The love the Museum of Science and Industry, but their favorite exhibit (coal mine) is closed for the week so I might hold off on that one. Any other ideas - send them my way!
Have a great day everyone!
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Morning All! Not sure if it is going to be a good one....saw that I misspelled something in my last post so I went to edit it and it got deleted! Hmmmm......Jackie...you are up and about early! That last quote my DH would change to "school days are the happiest days of your life,but only if the kids are off that day!"
Sabrina...there you go! You can start crocheting squares for the community afghans! while drinking arbor mist!
Susan...oh what the heck! Just go buy that convertible! They're fun! What are you waiting for?
Blackjack...yep...hair gets messed up. And last year I was afraid the wig would blow off so I only put the top down maybe 3-4 times. What a waste of a convertible. For sure I won't be doing that this summer...if summer ever gets here, that is.
Laura....glad you are going for a 2nd opinion. I'll be interested in what you hear....
Connie....I actually massage my hairline every night. I just wonder if it was because we wore wigs for so long and the pressure on the bang area screwed up our hair growth there. I also pull on them, trying to make them longer. Wonder if a little rogaine would do anything????????
Mich101...glad you are home and OK. I don't blame you at all re: changing your mind. We've been hit with so much that ANOTHER body/life altering surgery is maybe just one too much! You can always have that lift another day. I hadn't heard that about green tea and herceptin but then I don't drink tea. When's your last Herceptin? Should be soon......
DH made be stop peeking at the neighbors moving in so I don't have anything to report about their furniture. But I got up this am and went out to get the paper and there were all these people staring out the front windows...and there I am with my wild hair in my jammies. Hope I didn't scare them....
Time to get moving.....everyone have a great day!
Leesa....how are you today?
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Connie...we were posting at the same time. Springbreak for DH is over as of Monday, and all he did for the entire week was whine about how EVERYONE ELSE except for him got to go somewhere. It was a loooooooong week.
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Chilly morn here in my neck of the southern Illinois woods. The sun keeps sneaking around....hope it comes out full soon. Hoping to have a day without rain ( that is the forecast too ) and a little drying out. We got such a soaking in our last two back to back storms.
Darn----I wanted to know about that furniture, oh well. Out where we live no one is close enough for me to watch. I'm sure most of my neighbors though have the perfect "rooms" and decor. I just have whatever piece was on sale at the time or 'sorta' matched at least one other thing in the room. Don't know why but I just can't seem to care much about the whole thing....so now you know. I have no style.
Wendy....I love the graphic. Seems so perfect for up North.
Well I gotta go now. I think Denny wants to go out for breakfast somewhere and I'm getting hungry.
Hope you all have a gorgeous Saturday.
Jackie
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Good morning everyone! It's cool out there this morning but the sun is shining brightly and I'm motivated to get moving! It's supposed to get up into the 70's here by the end of this next week. I CAN'T WAIT!!!!
Laura, I'm so glad that you're going for a second opinion. Perhaps you will find a less invasive way to correct the problem, which would certainly be worth a try. If not, then you can face the situation, knowing that it needs to be done. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!
Blackjack, yes that one year mark was pretty traumatic for me. I worried and stewed for a couple weeks before my tests. All those fears started creeping in again, no matter how hard I tried to chase them away. I think Pat is right.....we tend to think about bc more on anniversary dates, which usually correspond with more tests, etc. Still, each of these yearly anniversaries is indeed something to celebrate!
Michele...so glad everything went well yesterday. I don't blame you for changing your mind at the last minute. You should never do something if you have any qualms. Things need to "feel right" to us now. I hope that you're not too sore and that you're pleased with the results.
Susan....yes, yes, yes! Go for the convertible! I LOVE mine! It seems that all your troubles just fly right out of the window when you're cruising along with the top down. (not to mention anything else that you didn't secure or hide in the trunk!!LOL) They are so therapeutic!
Jackie, glad that you're doing better. Keep those inspirational quotes coming!
Sharon...I've been thinking about you. I hope you are doing well. Any changes?
Wendy...File away your snow pictures! I KNOW that spring is now here and we're going to be so "perky" now! You will just SKIP outside in your jammies now to get the paper.
I know I didn't get to everybody this morning, but you are all in my thoughts. I need to get moving. We're going out to eat this evening with another couple and then coming back to the house to play some cards so I need to run errands and do some last minute "touch ups" around here.
I'll try to jump on again later.
Have a great weekend!
Rita
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Good morning and it is one for me! I had my 18-month (last day of practice for my breast surgeon) and I was the last patient. MRI came out fine (I knew that) and everything else was fine. I have been having this "cord-type" pull in my arm where the node surgery took place and I was a little concerned. They gave me exercises for that. Also got the sleeve prescription so I have it if I need it. It was sad to say good bye to my doctor, but we ended on a happy note. I had also received all my path reports and I expressed to her my concern that my tumor was 4.5 cm and that is big.....! I never had what it took to ask that and I knew that time was running out with her. She explained that I should not be so concerned with size in that it included skin involvement with microscopic cells and not actual tumor size. I had that paget's and that involves the skin. Thus explains my huge scar. We then discussed what future skin mets would look like, now that I have just scars. So now I know what to look for. Before I left I said, "I think maybe I am going to beat this." And she said she felt very confident I would. So, does it get easier? Yes, it takes time. It is 18 months for me an I feel more confidence, yet BC is clearly not totally behind me. So, I am considering the convertible.
Sorry this is all about me. I hope everyone else is doing okay. Good for you, Michelle, for getting what you wanted at the last minute. Connie, I know my students rave about the indoor water parks around here. Do you have waterparks?
Susan
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Susan,
The bright sunshine started me off in a happy mood. Then your post made my day even brighter. I am so happy that the MRI came out good and that everything looks so good for you. I'm also glad that you and your doctor ended your relationship in such a positive way. Hip Hip Hooray! Doesn't it feel good to put the worry to the side? I am so happy for you!
Rita
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Mich! You did a great job with your decision. It's awesome that you were able to make an intelligent decision about what was right for YOU! Best wishes to you with your recovery! I'm sending healing thoughts your way. You are tough! But don't over do it...rest and don't push yourself TOO hard!
LEESA - Healing thoughts and pain free thoughts have been sent your way...I'm wishing the very best for you! Get well - so we can party sometime soon! Love ya!
Susan - I was teary eyed reading your post! I AM SO PROUD OF YOU! You faced your own stats/diagnosis - head on! You did it when it was right FOR YOU! Knowledge is power... even though it was hard to face, you faced your dx and now you have the power to manage it and the power to move ahead. Way to go girl! I too had the "cord" problem. Mine was extremely painful...doing the "walk the wall" exercise helped, but what helped even more was having my dh massage it and try to "work" it out. Best wishes to you...
Rita and everyone...Thanks for your concern re: my FOOT! The pain is still really bad though! I'm just beside myself. I took another Hydrocodone and it made my stomach sick...very nauseaus (sp). But...all this is happening in conjunction with having my entire first floor painted. I have been cleaning since 6 this morning...and they aren't finished yet...cripe...man...I hope I forget the pain of this all.
Wendrew...Are you the Gladys Kravitz of the hood! OMG - You are TOO FUNNY! Cripe...that poor snowman...too funny!
Jackie - I'm lovin the quotes...I am all about quotes. I have many favorites, but one that really rings true with my life is:
I will either find a way or make one!
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EVERY ILLINOIS GIRL! - Hope you're making the most of this weekend...regardless of what circumstances you
are experiencing or dealing with ...Hope you're all doing as well as can be expected.
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Hi all,
I started to think no one would be on here today. Good to see you Laura,but I hate to hear that the foot is still causing major distress. Well I guess it helps you be sure that it really does need attention to resolve the issue.
We are waiting for rain....stayed a little on the cool side today. I prayed for Spring--just like everyone else but forgot how much rain come along with it. Well, it is what makes the grass so green the the trees and bushes so leafy. I'll have to remember---can't have it both ways.
Hope ya'll have a great evening.
Jackie
Worrying does not empty tomorrow of it's troubles, it empties today of it's strength.
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Hi all!! If I make a typo it's because it's Earth Hour and all lights are off so can't see keyboard. Happy Earth Hour!
Laura, so sad to hear you're still in such pain. Maybe you should stop cleaning and take a load off? Just a thought.
Connie, when I think of all the times I wished my bangs would'nt grow so fast, i wish I could give you some. Speaking of hair and such, I wonder if the hair under my right arm will stop growing due to rads.....hmmmmm, maybe an unforseeable benefit.
Leesa: GOOD THOUGHTs and HAPPY PEACEFUL SLEEP to you.
I'm enjoying weekends off from making that stinking trip to the hospital. Can't notice anything yet, really, but maybe it's getting a bit pink....? I'm putting wheat grass on my skin everyday, but maybe will do aloe, too. JUST PARANOID!
Wendy, love the snowman in the noose. Exactly my sentiments.
Yippee for good MRI's, and top down convertible rides, and one-year anniversaries. These are a few of my favorite things. With you guys I don't feel so bad. Hugs.
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Morning! Dreary here this am but 36...rain sprinkles later and lots of rain tomorrow for the Cubs opener so I wonder if they will indeed "open" at all.Susan.....I am so happy for you. And Laura's so right....you did everything in your own time and you worked yourself up to where you are now .... and now you can SOAR!!! Go get that convertible (hey....maybe just on some nice spring weekend, rent a Mustang convertible...there are deals for Fri-Sun), dance like a fool, and don't forget your spa day ... get a new look for the new Susan! But remember - the old Susan was much loved so don't go too crazy!
Calypso - my underarm hair only grows where rads didn't touch it. My rad onc said it won't come back. OK....I was laughing at you....you turned off the lights, but had the computer on? I should talk, I turned off the lights too but kept on watching TV. So much for Earth Hour....
Leesa...how are you?
Sabrina....did you buy that bottle of Arbor Mist?
Oh Laura....for heaven's sake! You have a true medical problem and you need to rest that foot. And I still have builder's white and it's now been 7 years. But the thought of having painters in, with scaffolding and the inherent mess not to mention trying to decide on colors - Ick, ick, ick. White is good....
Blackjack....did you get my PM? How's your Mom? Your one-year anniversary is something to celebrate....I know it's strange to celebrate cancer, but we don't do that. We celebrate life. Think back to where you were last year, the day you heard the terrible words...and now fast forward to today. How far you've come, what you've been thru, what you've face, how you've grown...and all the new friendships you've made. While I would never wish this dx on anyone, I like the new Wendy - I've changed quite a bit in the past 17 months. DH may not agree with that statement as he liked the old Wendy who never made him get out of bed at 5:30 on the weekends to see sunrises, or walk on out an icy deck to see moon rise over the trees. Or ride in a convertible when it is 50 degrees! Life is good and anything you can do to have a good, happy looooong one is worth doing. So Blackjack - Happy Almost Your First Year Anniversay! (wonder if hallmark makes a card for that?)
Jackie....spring come yet? If so...we may have to make the drive down by you for lunch! Oh...almost forgot...I saw an article in the Sunday Chgo Trib re: getting breaks on hotel rooms while undergoing cancer treatments. You have to contact the American Cancer Society and if you have to travel more than 50 miles they make arrangements with a hotel/motel and get you dirt-cheap pricing. I can see if the article is on-line and e-mail it to you...or I can save it and snail-mail to you.
Rita, Julie,Nicki (where ARE you?), Connie (I think I may have solved your bang problem - watch your mail towards the end of the week), Sharon,Pat, JanClare, Karin....everybody...have a wonderful Sunday and I'll probably check back later. Not too much going on today so I'm sure I'll be surfing later.....
Hugs and Smiles!
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Well, well....what a loud wet morning here. I awoke to lots of thunder...coming so fast at times that I would just hear a long sort of roll. Then in between some major cracks. It's still raining a lot but I think the electrical activity has stopped enough that I braved getting on here.
I did read that article Wendy and saved it to peruse further after I work awhile here.
Ok....anyone, chime in. I'm seriously starting to think that I did not get rid of all the thrush infection. My throat seems much dryer than it should be and while soft, I feel like there is still something in my throat. I'm wondering ( thought I heard somewhere ) if this is something that could require a lot of attention to totally clear it out. I think I will be calling into Marion tomorrow and see what I can learn. I do not want to wait til' my next appt. on the 9th. If this thing is 'hanging' on I would like to work with it asap.
Spring is really here. I look out my kitchen window and in the brushy areas around the ravines can see many new green sprouted out leaves---the first early indications. The lawn is quite green....how could it not be with all this rain....and there is a lot of work to clean up after the winter. Hmmmm, maybe I can entice my BIL's ( there are 4, even though Wayne can't do much ) to maybe give us a hand this year.
Hope you all have an ok Sunday.....
Jackie
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Good Morning Ladies,
Hope everyone is having a great weekend. Yesterday was my wedding anniversary and what I day I had. I realize that everyday is a special day and that you should live it to the fullest. I take nothing
for granted anymore...bc makes you stop and think about so many things around you...what you have done..were you have been and where you want to be...Life is to short..we are give second chances on earth and what we do with them is how it effects us in our daily lives. I am thankful for all of you in my life...each and everyone of you are special ladies.. don't you forget it.
I guess this one year anniversary is making me very thankful for being here and giving me a second chance at life.
Jackie..your story made me cry but how true it is..thank you it made my day. I love your quotes..and look forward to them..yes when the weather breaks would like to meet you down south.
Wendy..mom is doing better..found nursing care to help her while I am gone this week..I think the role reversal is harder for me..me being the parent and her the child. Taking care of an ailing parent takes a toll on you..but I am doing ok with it. Thanks for the insight on one year anniversary.. I am almost there. When all is clear then we will party!!!
Laura...stop cleaning, painting or what ever you are doing and give that foot a rest. Let us know what the second opinion is for that foot.
Make sure you take pain meds to feel better.
Caylpso and Nancyla..how are rads going..just think you are almost there. Take one day at a time and rest when needed.
Mich101..Leesa...hope you both are feeling better. Rest take pain meds and feel better real soon. Healing hugs to you.
Connie..keeping your kids busy during spring break is always a challenge...my favorite memory is when I did a beach day for my kids indoors. We put on our bathing suits..filled up the baby pool with water...had a picnic on the floor under the umbrella and played beach music..they loved it and today still talk about our beach picnic. And the best part of it was that it was zero temp and snowing outside!!
Zap..glad to see that all is going well for you..the road to recovery will be over soon. Sending you healing thoughts your way.
To everyone else I missed today..hope you all have a great weekend..will check back later.
Remember..be healthy..be happy ..think spring...have a great day
Hugs to all of you.
Blackjack
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Good Morning Ladies,
Hope everyone is having a great weekend. Yesterday was my wedding anniversary and what I day I had. I realize that everyday is a special day and that you should live it to the fullest. I take nothing
for granted anymore...bc makes you stop and think about so many things around you...what you have done..were you have been and where you want to be...Life is to short..we are give second chances on earth and what we do with them is how it effects us in our daily lives. I am thankful for all of you in my life...each and everyone of you are special ladies.. don't you forget it.
I guess this one year anniversary is making me very thankful for being here and giving me a second chance at life.
Jackie..your story made me cry but how true it is..thank you it made my day. I love your quotes..and look forward to them..yes when the weather breaks would like to meet you down south.
Wendy..mom is doing better..found nursing care to help her while I am gone this week..I think the role reversal is harder for me..me being the parent and her the child. Taking care of an ailing parent takes a toll on you..but I am doing ok with it. Thanks for the insight on one year anniversary.. I am almost there. When all is clear then we will party!!!
Laura...stop cleaning, painting or what ever you are doing and give that foot a rest. Let us know what the second opinion is for that foot.
Make sure you take pain meds to feel better.
Caylpso and Nancyla..how are rads going..just think you are almost there. Take one day at a time and rest when needed.
Mich101..Leesa...hope you both are feeling better. Rest take pain meds and feel better real soon. Healing hugs to you.
Connie..keeping your kids busy during spring break is always a challenge...my favorite memory is when I did a beach day for my kids indoors. We put on our bathing suits..filled up the baby pool with water...had a picnic on the floor under the umbrella and played beach music..they loved it and today still talk about our beach picnic. And the best part of it was that it was zero temp and snowing outside!!
Zap..glad to see that all is going well for you..the road to recovery will be over soon. Sending you healing thoughts your way.
To everyone else I missed today..hope you all have a great weekend..will check back later.
Remember..be healthy..be happy ..think spring...have a great day
Hugs to all of you.
Blackjack
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Okay, Laura, I sure wish you would get some relief.
Yes, I am"climbing the wall" with the cord. I was actually relieved as I was worried t was some sort of weird lymphodema. Even my BC was weird in that I had Paget's and only 3% of all BC presents itself that way....so I am used to having something uncommon.
Speaking of weird, I had the strangest experience last night at the wedding. It was held in a museum in Chicago. I went to the less crowded, downstairs washroom and there was this young man, on the floor, writhing in pain. I asked him if he needed help and wondered if I was about to be robbed in some sort of Good Samaritan scam. He begged me to call the paramedics as he flipped over the stairs and his arm was broken. Somehow he walked down this dark hall where I found him. We were all alone in this hall. It was surreal. I ran to the security guard and they called the paramedics. It was about midnight in Chicago so it took a very long time for them to come and he and I just waited together and I tried to get him to relax. Finally, I thought "Doctor in the house," and the security guard went up and asked for a doctor in the reception hall. The only one they could come up with just graduated from medical school and could only take a pulse. He had a pulse. Meanwhile, my husband has been looking all over for me and thought I was sick somewhere and that is why they asked if there was a doctor in the house. The poor guy held my hand (with his good one) and then asked me to get his wallet from his pocket to get his card so I could e-mail him tomorrow to see how he was. That was weird going for his wallet. Istarted bonding with the guy so much that I was inclined to climb into the ambulance with him, but fortunately my husband strongly discouraged me from doing that. Sorry this is such a saga. What an experience. I will e-mail him later and get back to you. He was from out of town from Boston. Went to college with the bride.
Have a good day.
Susan
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