Illinois ladies facing bc
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Afternoon ladies,
Nanc512.....the juice is Gogi juice....I think there are a few kinds that are out now---I had a friend that was using some other kind, but her cancer was so advanced when she started that I don't think it made much of a difference. Please don't let that discourage you about anything you feel could help you---Rose had cancer for 9 yrs. and most of those years was not getting the Herceptin that probably would have made a huge difference had it come when it should have.
No damage here Karin. We did however have a nice sized aftershock a little while after I got to work. Are hoping not to have anymore.
I just returned from taking Baby Boss to the Vet. He jumped off the bed when the quake hit and apparently sprained his little knee. He was miserable yipped and cried....asked my girlfriend Gloria to take him---that is who gave Baby to me....he trembled when she went into my house to get him ( few people at the lake ever lock their doors ) and then tried to bite her when she reached for him I only work two miles away so I had someone else see to the desk and I ran home and we took Baby together. They shot him full of steroid...he's once again king of the hill.
My prayers are going up for Mazy. I never talked to her, but she is one of you and that is enough for me.
NancyLa.....I think you sound normal for someone about to be all done with txs. Happy, scared, and wanting to make a difference in life in a positive way. I'm be sending vibes that answers for your needs whatever they may be just end up dropping in front of you and the right thing will resonate.
Hope you all are well this afternoon and not too much shaking goin' on.
Jackie
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NancyLa- Re: about giving your life a deeper meaning. I feel the same. I always feel like I am searching for something, not sure what it is yet. I did recently sign up to help with a volunteer group for seniors. I guess I feel a need to help others, maybe in thanks for all those that have helped/touched me.
Also, prayers for Mazy. Hope she's getting better.
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Blackjack, awesome on not having to see another doc until October, enjoy the water and the wave runners.
Mich101, thank you for your post. It is nice to know my feelings are shared by others.
Jackie, thanks for the vibes...I thought I felt the earth quake, but then I thought I bet it was your positive vibes....
Well, I am finished with my 34 rad txs!!!! When I said goodbye to my team we all hugged and tough old me could not help it but I started to cry. I know I always put on a tough exterior, but inside I am really mush....
Thank you all for your kind words of encouragement and support. I really need it and appreciate it from the bottom of my heart!!
My prayers are too with Mazy.
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Nancyla...you are now officially a "Rad Grad"!!! You did it. I am so happy for you that it is over. And you are so right....it is a little scary, but so much more a happy event, wouldn't you say?Please let us know about Mazy...I've never gone to the chats so I don't think I've ever spoken with her.
Gogi juice, huh? I don't suppose I could throw a shot or 2 of gin in that......
Ginny....maybe I should take a pic of me and my car and you could tell DH that this is what is expected on the 26th anniversary. Or maybe you would just like to buy mine??? Since my back surgery last August that little car is uncomfortable! Hoping the addition of a pillow will help.
Blackjack.....lakes, piers, boats,waverunners....oh goody! I do remember you saying (and I think all the girls will back me up on this one) that we could come and stay with you every weekend. So...what should I bring up tomorrow? And I would like the master bedroom, if that's OK. And I like my eggs over easy. And do try to have that special creamer I like in my coffee.
What? Is that laughter I hear, Blackjack? Oh well...I tried, girls.
Leesa....still thinking about you and next week. It's the 23rd, correct? Where are you having your chemo? Out here? Near your work? Hugs!
Time to get busy around here so DH thinks I have been working like mad all day and will feel sorry for me and take me out for dinner. Works like a charm every time......
Men. They are so simple.
Have a terrific Friday evening everyone...and again...Nancy....YAY FOR YOU!!!!!!!!
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Blackjack....great news! You will have a wonderful summer out on the water, and then resting by your pond enjoying all the koi.
Nancy....Yea! You're a rad grad! I share those feelings with you about wanting to make a difference in some way, and giving back. You are already giving back something, just by supporting all of us on this site. Thank you for that. After I finished rads I said goodbye, and then ran out of there as fast as I could!
Wendy... Your DH stories always make me smile. I think I'm married to your husband's secret brother. They sound so much alike, but maybe that's just men. This AM he said he misses when the kids used to live here, and this while I'm wiping the blueberry jam fingerprints from the fridge! I feel like one kid has been left behind with me, but I'm just sayin". Looking forward to meeting you at lunch.
Didn't feel any earthquake here, but nearby they had closed an overpass because of loose joints. I think it is already repaired.
I'm cooking like crazy for Passover tomorrow. Wish I could send some chicken soup to you, Connie. It's great for colds, and I hope you are feeling better. I have new cookbook called Jewish Cooking Made Slim. That has to be an oxymoron, but I'm giving it a try. So many courses I get full just looking at all this food for two days.
Kater... You are more than entitled to a meltdown, and we are always ready to listen. You have been through so much, and I can't imagine caring for mom and uncle while in treatment yourself. Are you coming to lunch?
I have to go stir something boiling away on the stove, so I'll come back later. My thoughts and prayers are with Mazy. I'm with Jackie, have never talked to her, but she is one of you and that is enough for me.
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Nancy, you asked about the Lance Armstrong group I belong to:
Actually the group I am with is funded through the Lance Armstrong Foundation. The link is at the bottom. It has been a lifesaver (pun unitended) for me. It is free and I was recommended to it by my oncologist. To be eligible you just need to be a survivor. It is funded for breast cancer only, but they hope to extend that to other cancer survivors. You give up some privacy in that an onc nurse interviews you to see if you are a candidate. They know every sickness/ symptom you have had. I am with a network, so the computer has every doc visit, any er visits, whatever. They then guide you on your chances of survival and how to reach your goals through lifetsyle changes, stress management programs. I think I am helping them in that I am part of a study now.
There are so many workshops each month and I only need to choose a few to attend. Some are about cooking healthy while another might be on "The Effects of Forgiveness on you Health". They have yoga, visualization classes, tai chi....and most are free. I think the onc recommended me as I conveniently forgot my follow ups. I now know, through them what doctor to see about what issue I am facing (onc, breast surgeon, gyn, cholesterol, and bone density). I know my schedule on when I am suppose to go for followups I get program suggestions via e-mail. When I was having my nightmares, I needed to eventually see a therapist and they helped along with a list of my meds. I see the same onc nurse for followups to update my record. Knowing that, I am more inlcined to keep my appointments. She gave me and my primary a 7-page booklet on my whole breast cancer experience, my treatments, staging, meds, side effects, and their recommendations on how to enhance my chances of remaining a survivor. That was not fun to read, but good for me to do so.
They also have support groups, but I have never felt comfortable doing that. They also offer very fun things to do with other ladies with breast cancer, but I just haven't had the time to do that.
What they give to me is what probably all of you are able to do for yourself. I just needed this sort of structure. Read about it. Sorry for being so long-winded, but this is a great program.
http://www.enh.org/clinicalservices/cancer/survivorship/
Susan
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Goldurnit....it started raining just as I left work to go feed the feral cats. I hope they all got some before they had to duck for cover.
Hope it's better for where the rest of you are.
Babe is doing ok.....quiet butt enjoying our spoiling.
Talk to ya'll later.
Jackie
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My dear friends,
I miss you all.
I hope that I'm able to come on Friday, I'm really looking forward to it. Tonight Vic and I will drive to MN to visit my brother we are staying at a casino there (pumping up for Vegas) I haven't seen him since Feb. I'm going to finally tell him I have a little cancer back, sort of a chemo tune-up per se. I hate to worry him, but now that I know I can beat it I feel comfortabe telling him.
I have so enjoyed the weather, I have spent alot of time on the deck reading and taking walks with the dogs.
After a long conversation with Michelle on Tuesday ...I decided...with much prodding...or shoul I say...we decided I should call the Dr about this pain I had in my armpit that has the port. Well it turned out she was right AGAIN, I have a 4 inch blood clot in my axillary (sp). So I cried while the surgeon told me I had to have my port taken out. My doctor called me and said don't do anything until I call you back. We decided I can try to keep the port by breaking down the blood clot with this injection I have to give myself daily. Next Tuesday I'll get another ultrasound and hopefully the blood clot has shrunk. The bad part is now we have to wait to start on the Avastin for three months until I'm done with these injections.
Well, the good thing is I still get to start chemo on Wednesday, the faster you start the faster it's over.
Things I'm looking forward to:
Seeing my brother tomorrow
Starting chemo on Wed. one down ??? to go!
Seeing my girls on Friday
Going to Vegas on the 3rd
Finding the little happy face thing
I really am very happy, thanks for being a piece of my happiness.
Love
Leesa
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Hey there....sure wish I was sitting on this beach, watching sunrise. Drizzly here but temps not bad so I won't complain...too much.Well...sorry to say this...but Blackjack sent me an e-mail last night. I don't get the MB AND I have to cook my own breakfast, but she will let me go swimming. Hmmmmmm....guess I'll just stay home. So there.
Leesa...so glad to hear from you. Yikes....a 4 inch blood clot???? Hope your weekend goes well...never easy to say the words we need to say re: cancer. But you sound so good and so upbeat that I am sure this transfers well. Can't wait to see you on Friday!
Laura...got your e-mail. Can't do it as we are going to a wedding. But DH's school is in Bartlett...Centennial. I bet he would know some people. You will certainly meet lots of new friends tonight, all wanting your t-shirt!!! Bring your order blanks.....
Smerf....jam fingerprints huh? I was dusting off MY nightstand the other morning and there was this big sticky stain, brown and smelling suspiciously like diet coke. It actually removed the finish. Now...I don't sit in the chair and watch CNN and sip pop up there...but I told Tom about it and he actually looks around the room saying "it wasn't me...must have been someone else". Gee..who would that have been? One of my teddy bears sneaking pop when I wasn't looking???? OH...last thing I said when I went up last night..."one window open Tom...please close it when you come up". Yep....open this am, with the rain coming in and it's the window on the deck which anyone could simply walk up to and remove the screen. Men.
Anyone heard anything further about Mazy?
Susan...thanks for link I was looking for. I guess your DH was right. So sad.
Jackie...how's Baby Boss today?
Mich101/NancyLa....count me in, wanting to do SOMETHING. It might not be much but I have made it my personal campaign to talk to every woman re: early detection. I did find these little rubber duckies in pink for a couple of bucks and I bought all they had and I passed them out to all my friends to keep in their showers. I even had this loooong conversation with my dentist and she hadn't yet gone for her first mammo and she was 43. I kept bugging her via phone until she went....and something was found. Turned out to be B9. My next thing is working on the Elgin school district to ask the nurses to maybe start a program with the senior girls to teach breast health/self-exams. I figure if you start them at age 17-18 it will be something that will become 2nd nature to them for the rest of their lives and we all know that early detection can and does = CURE.
Rita...golfing today?
Everybody I've missed...have a wonderful day. Karin...snow?????
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Morning all,
Not the best of mornings, but at least the rain has stopped. May have a couple of little squalls during the day, but nothing dramatic.
Sun in late afternoon perhaps....hope so.
Got a laugh out of your coke stain Wendy. All men must have this ability to present the startled WHO ME look. Sure is tiresome sometimes.
Baby Boss is fine today. In fact, starting to wonder if I needed the doggy pain pills I got sold yesterday---after seeing how he was though I was afraid not to get them. Oh well.
Hmmmm...guess I mentioned out here we never lock our door and most of the time ( when weather is warm and pleasant ) the interior door is left wide open so air can go through the house. Ok, some day we may regret that, but at least right now we can still have tremendous freedom in how we live our life. The thing is....in summertime especially it's very hard to tell there is even a home back here though we are really only one street back from a well populated road.
Hope you all have a great day today.
Jackie
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Smerf, enjoy Passover dinner. I have many clients who bring me leftovers from their holiday meals...hint...hint....... no just kidding...
Zap, thank you for the explanation and link...I appreciate it as I am searching for something....I have not figured it out yet, but it will come.
Leesa, sorry about the blood clot.
, but I am glad you listened to Michele.Wendy, bummer about the breakfasts at the lake...I had my sleeping bad packed and my temporary change of address all made out.
Everyone have a great weekend. My dh and I are going downtown for dinner tonight and then to see Jersey Boys to celebrate finishing rads!!!
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Nancy L: I need your link again to register for the walk. I never did that. I hope I still have time.
I too wait word on Mazy. Like the rest of you, I am sure, my stomach kinda sinks when we get these messages. We all relate.
Leesa, have a great trip to see your brother. You sound very upbeat. The whole blood clot thing would make anyone cry. You were ready for battle. Thank heavens for Michele.
This is so interesting how we are all feeling this giant desire to "do something important" and yet, it remains illusive what that thing is. I am retiring from teaching after so may years, and I really wonder what I will end up with at the end of my life. Maybe the BC just shows us how fast time can go by and that the whole show is over sooner than we think.
The first step for me regarding the above is to get out of bed! I have slept in so late!
For what it is worth and if anyone is interested, I like the idea of Starved Rock during the summer, or any outdoor thing for that matter.
Susan
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Hi gals!
Leesa...I am so glad that you went to see about the pain. A 4 inch blood clot! YIKES! I'm hoping that the injections break it up or dissolve it and you're good to go! I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Nope, I'm not golfing today. It's pretty wet here after the rain yesterday and last night. I spent most of the morning working on my Periodic Table study guide and now I'm off to pick up some sticks in the yard. It looks like I'm going to have to mow next week. Tonight we're going to a card party at one of my golfing and bowling friend's house. It should be fun. Tomorrow is the day that I'm taking my junior high youth group bowling and then out for pizza. That should be interesting!
Nancy...congratulations on being a "rad grad." How well I understand the emotional turmoil that you're facing right now and the utter fear of a recurrence or mets. I think we all have been there on that and I know that I'm still not over it. It is funny how it makes us want to reach out to others. I've signed up for the Reach to Recovery program and will get involved as soon as I go through the next training session. They are only held twice a year and they'll call me when they have the next one. I'm looking forward to getting involved with this.
As for Mazy, I couldn't stand it. I popped into the chat room yesterday and one of the girls told me that she had heard (hearsay, but I want to believe it) that Mazy was hospitalized for a viral infection. Hopefully Nancy from Quincy can verify that for us. Let's hope that was the problem!
I hope everyone has a great weekend. I need to get moving.
Hello to all of you!
Rita
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Our BC wake up call and off topic meltdown
NancyLA, Michele 101 and others working on it
(Bc work, ferrel work, etc)
Yes, we think that way, too....I was always going to foster dogs and cats...so this year after BC, I'm trying to drum up plans for a Morton building for that and other things, maybe even a wallyball court (latest addition). smile
My lifelong passion to help animals...more than just donations. I would like to have tupperware like parties and maybe rent out pets for all those who say, "oh we cant have a pet all year and go on vacation for four weeks of it....there are so many homeless pets and they are so healthy for anyone not allergic!!" What a flimsy excuse! My fourth (chemo dog cause my mom could not yell at me about another dog) little dog is such a sweet pea, I just love them all to death.
Thanks for info on tylenol pm (Dr. Bayer highly recommended it), which I needed because of headaches, too...and also reminder about zyrtec, I had taken it last night, I used to take it April and October, pollen seasons..(it keeps throat from clogging up and getting infected a nurse told me once).but since I didnt have trouble last year I got off the habit. Back on the habit!!
I have 5 mg pills now, It seems i used to take 10 mgs? I have bunch of prescriptions left over, and I also took one at night because it made me sleepy.
Other things.....yes, I had a meltdown. Mostly about family greed and unethical lawyer that I would like to punish.
Yesterday afternoon I got out of town to escape all the crap and saw people at work (I work online now) from 10 years ago when I moved home...I even got a really nice pen and key chain with 15 years stamped on it with my school logo. That was nice! Then me and My Cad teacher friend shopped and shopped (til I started feeling ill).
Last night I was miserable but this afternoon I'm finally feeling human again...sinuses are yellow, hoping to forestall green by avoiding stressors (meaning staying home sweet home).
Thanks for listening! Sharon got an earful the other night and she was so sweet and was right, I popped a Tylenol PM and went to sleep.
I don't think I'll have to meet that online guy because he's acting rather odd, so I don't feel any obligation now. 8-)
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Rita: I sent you an e-mail with a score card for Yahtzee Bowling. I started here and then realized I cannot attach, or if I can attach, I do not know how. You may know about this game already. This is for the "more challenged" bowlers (nearly everyone coming to my DH's bowling party tomorrow and is fun. Maybe your kids could try it.
Have a good time! Susan
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Happy Saturday everyone! I'm mostly just kicking back today. It was drizzly this morning, but my hubby and I did get in a 4 mile walk without getting too wet. Then I made him take me out for breakfast. I'm no fool.
Leesa- OMG (((hugs!!!!))) - 4 inch blood clot??? So glad they found out what was wrong. And thanks to you, Michele, for staying on our Leesa's case. Whew, what a ride she is having!
Susan- that Lance Armstrong group sounds wonderful. And it sounds like it's been very good for you. Alas, nothing like that in my area. From what I can read, yours is a pilot program??
Jackie- glad Baby Boss is better! And I would have gotten the pills too. We have to take care of our fur babies don't we??
OMG, WENDY!!! You don't have to ask the school nurses for a program!! Y-me already has a program called "Just for Teens" where breast cancer survivors go in and do a whole presentation for senior girls. AND- I just told the people at my local Y-Me that I would be willing to do this. That's going to be my way of giving back! I'm calling the regional office on Monday. How about doing it with me??
Oh, and did I tell you that my husband repairs and refinishes furniture for a living?? If you bring your nightstand on Friday, I can have him look at it and tell you what it needs. Though it sounds like the top may need to be re-finished.
Pat- Zeezum Pasach to you and your family. I hope that is right- someone told me that means "Sweet Passover" in Hebrew and is the traditional greeting. Anyway, I hope you all enjoy your holiday.
Nancy- have a wonderful dinner and show! Sounds like a great way to celebrate your "release".
Healing vibes and love to Mazy. You and your family are in my thoughts.
Kater- healing hugs to you as well. I hope your stress levels go down soon and that your sinus clear soon! I often have trouble sleeping from my Mitral Valve Prolapse and my surgery scars- so I have Lunesta that I use occasionally, when I feel like I have to get at least 8 hours of un-interrupted sleep.
Rita- have to admit that the Periodic Table thing does not sound all that exciting to me. I hated having the memorize that kind of stuff. Now the bowling and pizza party sound much more fun! LOL!
That reminds me- does anyone out there have a Wii?? My friend has one and I just love bowling and tennis on the Wii. I want one for myself and I want the new "fit board" that is coming out as well.
I'm sure I missed someone- so big waves to everyone!
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I would love to have you all over for a summer get together at my house.
Maybe sometime in July...are there any weekend dates that you have plans for?
Let me know...so we can get it on the calendar.
More later...gotta go!
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Hello to all:
Spent a nice afternoon at the Chicago Botanic Garden admiring pricey antiques at their annual show. I did get some ideas on decorating. My yard is so tiny. We have lovely woods behind us, but it it so woody that I cannot have flowers or a veggie garden due to shade. I miss that. I grew up with home grown tomatoes and raspberry bushes and lovely flowers in my backyard.
Laura, I would love to come to your home during the summer. I am out of school the second week of June. I feel badly that I can never do the day things, and I just loved when we got together in Long Grove for the dinner. I am one free lady in summer.
Rita, I am in shock that women do not feel the periodic table is fascinating. I love stuff like that.
. My students are currently learning the periodic table in Science class. Someone mentioned a rap piece on the periodic table. I would love to get that and give it our Science teacher! HE THINKS MY POETRY CLASSES ARE WORTHLESS. If I could give him a rap on the periodic table, he would better appreciate the haiku, the limerick and the diamante poems I teach in English. I actually think he is great!Also Rita, my DH is returning the "bowling shirt" when he saw the receipt!
He is using the excuse that he is allergic to polyester. He was actually allergic to the price.
Smerf, I wish you peace on Passover. My daughter is at a Passover Dinner as I write.
JanClare and NancyL. Thanks for your comments on the Lance Armstrong program I am in. Yes, it is good for me. I am grateful to be under this "umbrella" program as it keeps me focused on what I need to do to be healthy.
Wendy, what my DH suggested about the sweet mother was not so much right, as much as based on his experiences. He does not feel correct on his call; he feels sad as he has seen it played out in the courts. Thank you for walking with me on this one.
Everybody else....have a good night!
Susan
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Laura- what a sweet offer! I love your house! Since you asked, I can't do the last two weekend of July- I already have plans for them.
And, since we are talking about plans, should we try and pin down a date for a June Saturday get-together?? I still like the Starved Rock idea, since it gets us down closer to Rita, Ginny, and Mary-Jane.
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Hi girls,
Just jumping in for the last time tonight. Thought I'd let you know that Julie had her last chemo tx on the 17th. It seems she has has a pretty miserable time with each tx.......getting migraines for several days and she and her oncologist worked hard to help her get through long bouts of nausea and vomiting. They finally got that but it requires an extra trip to the center for more I.V. meds etc---in additon to having to go the next day after chemo for a Nuelasta shot.
I'm glad her "chemo" struggles ( after the se's from this last one ) are basically over. I don't recall what the rest of her plan is but nothing I think could compare to all the illness and disabled times she had getting through the chemo. It must have been very difficult and I'm glad she got through it.
All is well here. Getting ready to climb into the recliner ( like I haven't vegetated a good part of the day there already ) and relax for the rest of the evening.
See ya'll in the morning.
Jackie
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Boy I sure hope I can make the June and July get togethers.
For me, the last weekend in June (28-29)is not open, and for July, the 5&6 are not good.(I like the Starved Rock idea too!)
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Hi. I am Julie, and I am from Chicago. Right now I am in the process of getting tests results to get confirmation about what is going on with my body. I had the ultrasound and mammograms, and I have my biopsy on Monday. Meeting with the doctor next week to find out what is going on. During my ultrasound the doctor told me that he thought it was cancerous......so I am waiting right now. My sister passed away from breast cancer about 6 1/2 years ago. She had a horrible 1 1/2 year battle before she died. Right now I am hoping that the doctor made a horrible mistake and it is a cyst.....but I am prepared to take whatever news I get next week.
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Hi Julie,
Welcome to this group, and hoping the best for you. Know that I, and all the ladies here will be thinking about you Monday. I'm sorry about your sister. I know how hard that is because I lost my mom to breast cancer in 1999.
If you feel like it please tell us a little about yourself. We'll be here for you, every step of the way. Can you say where you are located?
I'm signing off for tonight as it's been a long day for me, but I'll check back tomorrow, and probably others will also. We will all be hoping with you for a cyst and b9.
Positive thoughts being sent your way!
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Mazy - We are ALL thinking about you and wishing you the very best. Hang in there...out of sight, is not out of mind.
Jule - I'm sorry you have to go through all this. And...I'm so sorry about your sister. We will help you through this. The girls here are awesome! If you have any questions or need some advice...please feel free to ask...hang in there. Keep us posted. Our motto here is: Illinois Girls are Tough. You may not feel tough right now, but you will when you have more info about your situation. I hope you get b9 results...but if not, we're here 24/7.
Jackie - Glad the Boss is a little better...yikes...it's so scary...little dogs are so fragile. We got Buddy a staircase (3 stairs) so he could get on and off our bed and the couch. You've probably seen these, but just in case:
Nancy - You're a rad grad! YEAH YOU! You did it...and you did a dam* good job too! lol
smerf - Have wonderful Passover!
Susan - I'm so happy you will be able to hang with us girls this summer! Can't wait to see you again. My town has a FAB pool...maybe you can come over and hang at the pool with me!
Nancy - The team name of the fundraiser tonight is Foxy River Walkers. They are doing the San Diego and Phoenix, Komen walks. that's so nice of you to donate...
Wendrew - I think it's great that you're trying to educate girls about self exams, etc. If I can help in any way...please let me know.
kater - You could become a court appointed Animal Advocate. My Mom is one. She goes to the court cases of people charged w/animal cruelty. She is there on behalf of the animal...like a voice for them. The judges and the District Attorneys even ask her opinion re: the punishments for offenders. She is highly regarded. The Chicago Police Dept has set up a special division of officers working solely on abuse cases. Any county in Illinois welcomes advocates...if you're interested, let me know...I could put you in touch with the proper people. Glad you're feeling better.
JanC - Thanks... and YES we need to pin down a date for our Starved Rock or Casino meet. I am totally IN! But we just need to firm it up and get it on the ILLINOIS GIRLS CALENDAR. I'm open, as of today, all of June. I have a 7-seater SUV - and would also be happy to pool it. That's great that you're volunteering for the Y-Me teen sessions...if you need any help, let me know.
Leesa - Hang in there...we're all pulling for you. I loved how you posted all the things you are looking forward to...your attitude is amazing and inspiring.
Rita - Have you taken your awesome golf cart out yet this year?
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EVERYONE - Hi...hope you're all having a good weekend. The fund-raiser tonight was awesome! I got lots of smiles and compliments on my t-shirt. AND - this is so exciting...if I am unable to do the August walk because of my foot, the team who held the fund-raiser tonight said I could walk with them in San Diego this November! They aren't doing the August walk because it's too hot...they are also doing the Phoenix walk, which I am considering as well. So...I have options. They said they'd love to have me join their team...they were really nice too! It was lots of fun.
Maybe next year we can all meet at their fundraiser...we'd have a good time and it's all for a good cause!
One more thing...let's really try to pick a date for the Starved Rock or Casino get together...June is not that far away -
As for a get-together in my neck of the woods...How about July 19th?...at least it's a start.
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Welcome Jule......although we are always sorry that you may need to be here, the welcome mat is out and the door is always open. You will find help, care, companionship and someone to hold your hand and help you navigate your path. In the meantime, hope it turns out that it is just a suspicious cyst.
Laura....glad you showed me a picture of the steps. The nurse at the Vet's office said something about some steps at Walgreens but when I checked they didn't have any. I'll know more of what I'm looking for now....as I think Baby Boss does need them.
Well, I'll yak at ya'll later.
Jackie
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"The past is finished. There is nothing to be gained by going over it. Whatever it gave us in the experiences it brought us was something we had to know."0 -
Morning Girls,
Hope everyone is having a relaxing morning. The weather is so warm this am..took the dog out this am and almost had a heart attack. I saw one of my largest white koi fish on top of the pond net just flaring, I thought it was dead. But know it was alive.. so I woke up dh to go fish it back into the water..this one looks pregnant so I don't want to loose it. Now I may have to open the pond early...
Went to a casino noc last noc and did I have fun. Did karaoke , danced and played blackjack..lol My dh was the craps dealer all noc and it was fun. I even won 2 hug baskets with lots of goodies inside.
One was a trip to Las Vegas..how appropriate for me to win this as this is my favorite place to go and the other was all beach decorations, lamps, pictures ect. So fitting for me. lol Very tired this am from all the dancing lol.
Lunch bunch is meeting on April 25...May date could be May 16 or 23
June could be any Sat if you want to do Starve rock..so ck your date books and let me know.
Laura a get together in July sound lovely..thank you for the invite.. End of July works for me.
Smerf..have a wonderful and peaceful Passover with your family..
Wendy ..were are you..are you ready for the pool yet....loved the beach pic yesterday. The wave runners are all set to go..so I am ready for the water..but can't find my wetsuit.
Rita..nice day for golf today. Hope it is sunny by you. We start golf lessons in 2 weeks..Need to go buy a cute outfit to wear on the course.
Leesa..how you doing girlfriend..have a nice weekend with your brother and I hope you win at the casino..If you need a ride Friday let me know. Keep me posted on the out come of your clot.
Jackie..how is Baby Boss doing..hope he is feeling better. Animals are are babies we need to keep them healthy.
Zap..the Botanical gardens are so beautiful. I just love going there to look at the flowers. It is so relaxing there.
Nancy.. hope you enjoyed Jersey boys..I know I did. I loved the music. Congrats on being a rad girl now.
To everyone else I missed I hope you all have a great Sunday. Enjoy the nice sunshine..will ck back later..Remember spring is here
be healthy...be happy
blackjack
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Morning all! Looks like today is going to be a winner and I am going to try out the grill at lunch.Julie...welcome. I hope too that it's nothing and I am sorry about your sister. Please come back often and let us know what's going on.....we are a tough little group and maybe we can help in some way.
JanClare...the problem with bringing in Y-Me (yes...I did know about that) is that U46 would NEVER go for that due to parents NEVER going for it. The nurses have been trying for years for various things similar to this and have gotten nowhere. There will be a new supt. here soon so maybe then? Thanks re: the nightstand but I already sanded it and fixed it and it looks OK.
Blackjack...sounds like you had a fine time last night! Glad your koi is OK.
Kater....you've found your passion! I think I'm still looking for mine...lots of things I like to do, tho..but not that one thing.
Zap...I will see if I can google that rap thingy for the periodic table...it was stuck in my head for days. But of course now,when I would like to remember it...gone.
Jackie....glad BB is doing so much better, and you sound good too! How did you find out about the other Julie? She has had such a rough time of chemo.
Leesa....having fun?
I know I have missed a bunch of you....but I am late this am. Got up at 5am so I could finish "The Woods" by Harlan Coben. He writes so well and I NEVER figure out the ending. Everyone...have a beautiful sunny day!
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I'm back cuz I realized that I didn't answer JanClare's suggestion that I join her with the Y-Me group and go out to schools and talk about being a BC survivor. I was just going to PM you, Jan....but that would be Wendy being a weenie....
I actually did go to them out here in Batavia and went thru the little training program they had. One of the things you did was get up in front of this group and talk about yourself. Seems that I didn't do too well and here is how is was explained to me later and I have to agree....I spent so much time being strong and "breezing" thru tx's that I don't think I dealt with the whole cancer thing, the actually talking out loud about how it felt when you thought you did everything right. About having CANCER. This was about 9 months ago and while I feel that I am almost there when I can actually stand up in front of a group and not start to get emotional or cry....then I will go back to them. Me going out to a group of healthy high schoolers and talking about breast cancer, while crying......hmmmm...not a good thing.
So it's not that I don't want to do it, or the Reach for Recovery as Rita is doing....I am not there....YET! I have talked to women at the request of the breast health navigator at Delnor, but it's one on one and since they have been just dx'd and are cryiing anyway, that works for me.
So that's my little secret....I am still a breast cancer weenie....but I am getting there. God knows I drive all my friends crazy, the checkers at the Jewel, and oh....did I drive my accountant nuts when she called after seeing all my medical expenses and I found out that she is 44 and hadn't yet had a mammo. I e-mailed her once a day for 4 weeks....she finally got one right in the middle of tax season, just to shut me up. And she was fine.
OK....done now.
So...JanClare....keep me posted on what you are doing as I am sure that will kick my butt a bit.
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Good Morning all,
First....BB is fine as a frog hair split down the middle. I know this because I see him and think little pest. I am glad he feels so much better though. Haven't needed his pain meds either---had I not bought them tho...you know how that works.
As for Julie from Woodlawn.....I go on the thread she uses all the time so that I can keep up.
Listening to those girls.....they are as into each other as we are here. A good thing when it comes to the dreaded C. Just think....we have computers and are able to be so supportive and caring. What must it have been like to " go it alone " like so many people had to do? It's almost beyond my imagination.
Hope you all have a stunning day....I think we are due for lots of sun but it's not out right now--hmmm scary.
Talk to you later.
Jackie
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