Illinois ladies facing bc
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LittleC - HUGS from me too! I am so sorry you have to deal with this... if you ever want to meet for lunch... please call me... I'm just down the road girl... I can be there in under 11 seconds... it was so nice to meet you... let's keep in touch and please rely on all of us here to help you through this. (The angel ornament is from blackjack...glad you liked the brownies).
Carol - You did it! Way to go girl... although I'm sorry you have to have a port... actually, when we talked about it, I thought it was odd that you DIDN'T have one... best wishes to you dear. AND... I so remember the tears at the beginning of my journey. I'll never forget this... me and my Mom went to our fav Chinese rest... out of the blue... I started crying and the tears were dropping into my egg drop soup! lol Funny now... but not back then. You are on a roller coaster - both emotionally and physically... buckle up girl... I just know you can make it through this chapter... the next one really is better. Any btw... after my dx... my dh could not look at me - without crying hysterically... for 2 solid weeks! And he is NOT a whimp...hang in there neighbor!
blackjack - OMG - hope that ribs doing a little better this evening... girl... you have to slow down... well maybe just a little...
Juliet - Hang in there... if you ever want to hang out - let me know - I'm un-employed too!... Buster is SOOOOO cute!
Wendrew - Today's graphic is AWESOME... I just love it... that's where I am retiring! tuck me in!
Jackie - Awwww... you write such nice things... it was my pleasure devoting a page to you... you earned it... and just so you know...I featured the photo of you holding Baby Boss... so cute!
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GIRLS - JUST A REMINDER... MaryJane happens to be a 14 YEAR SURVIVOR... let's not forget this, let's remember this...especially as we face the hard balls, the hurdles, the bumps in the road, etc.
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No chest pain today! Tomorrow Rita is taking me in for another chest x-ray. Then I will see the onco for follow-up on Friday. Hopefully the rest and meds are helping out. I'm still in shock about having pneumonia. Rita is doing a good job in keeping me calm. The doctor's office had me all concerned yesterday with the follow-up appointment. Of course, I was starting to think of all the worst case scenarios.
LittleC - I was hoping and praying that you would get good news. I am so sorry. I'm glad you came out Monday. I'm envious of your hair!!!
Berrypatch - Glad to hear that your treatment went well. My surgeon would not put in the port with my initial surgery. It sucks to have the second procedure, but I love my port!
Blackjack - Sorry to hear about your fall. Hope you are starting to feel better!
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Wow, lots of posts since last night!! Buster said "Thank You" for the compliments. But yes, he is very happy that he doesn't have to wear clothing on a regular basis.
Saw my GP today, and he wants me to investigate things a little further.... I won't go into it here since this is a public board... but we are on a good track, I feel, and I think we'll get me feeling better soon.
Sorry I'm too pooped to write to everyone tonight, so I just want to say hi, and I'm thinking good thoughts for everyone. And wow, MaryJane - 14 years. That's so great. It's good news for all of us.
Hugs, Juliet
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Good Morning Ladies.
I hope everyone stays warm on this very cold chilly day today. Well the rib is ok..still hurts..this is not what I needed this week. Tried to shop yesterday but couldn't carry the bags so I went home. It is very frustrating when I have so much to do. Oh well as Jackie has said when you get lemons..make lemonade.
Jackie..your note brought tears to my eyes. You are very much part of us here, You support us everyday with your wonderful quotes..so keep up the good work and we will meet in the spring.
I sent you a email.
Wendyty..glad to see that you are feeling better. take on day at a time..and you will be good as new.
Wendy.. I loved the pic.. but I wish I was on the beach..lol Hope you are having fun this week with relatives.lol
Laura..made more brownies..yum.
Juliet.. hope you are feeling better. sent you a pm
nurse jan..sending you healing hugs as you go throught your surgery.
Carolberry.. how are you doing post chemo
LittleC..sorry to hear about your news..just take one day at a time and remember that we are here for you. sending you a healing hug your way.
Rita..how are you doing. I was thinking about our April lunch..how about a bowling lunch. I think that would be fun to bowl and chat...You could teach us non bowlers how to bowl. Just a thought.
Maryjane..your cake was yummy and 14 years suviovor..you are an inspiration that we too can bet this disease.
To everyone else I missed I hope you are doing well and sending healing hugs your way.
I am off to work as I have a super busy day today..will ck back later
Remember to be happy...be healthy.
Have a great day everyone.
blackjack
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Morning! Blackjack...I'll race you to the hammock! Winner gets the cabana boy to bring the cosmos! Relatives don't show up until next week so I am just enjoying the days right now!Aw Jackie....you are special. Always have been. In more ways than you know.....
WendyTY...so glad you are feeling better! BC...the gift that keeps on giving!
Laura....aw, your poor husband! Mine didn't cry until his BD last year, in the middle of pizza, at Giordano's....I was shocked to say the least.
Blackjack....I am so sorry that your rib is still acting up. Did you get it "rayed" or are you just taking an educated guess that it's cracked? Offer still stands if you need some help....
Juliet....hoping that between you and the docs you get back on track soon! If you need something, just PM me, okay? I listen well...
Jan...good luck tomorrow! post when you feel up to it as we will all be anxious to hear how everything went. Hugs and healing vibes coming your way....
You know Laura....I had a thunk...there is a place called "State Street Market" on Rt 31 in Elgin and there is the "Third Street Market" in St Charles where people rent a small bit of space and sell their designs, etc. I know a gal who works there and if I see her I will ask about the one in Elgin...maybe you might consider this!!!!!! Just a thought....
Gotta scoot everyone...stay warm, drive carefully and be happy! Life is soooo good, let's not waste a minute of this day that we have been given. Hugs!
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Mornin all
I'm running late.....hmmm signs of a mis-spent life. Seems to happen every Thurs. when I have to go to work and can't sleep in. I'll be late getting a quote today, I'll be thinking on it all day though. Maybe that is when you should expect the least --- too much time to pick and choose. Talk to ya'll later.
Jackie
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Hi Girls,
It's been a tough few days ...I don't know if it's the Drugs ( Decadron, Chemo stuff, whatever) but I am so teary, that I cannot stand myself. Yesterday , I went to BS, and all is well with incision. I have an appt. for a port in the arm on 12/29. Should be a piece of cake as she describes it. I then stopped at work and met some friends for lunch, and then hung out a bit there, to see everyone. I miss them so....anyway, was OK until I got home. The waterworks started. I miss my life, my job, my hobby. I know that it will all come back to me. And I am so tired of having to be strong. So, I called my very best, oldest and dearest friend. She came over, dragged me out to quilting class, and we sat and had a good long cry together in her car afterwards. I feel so much better mentally today. While she does has not ever encountered breast cancer in her life, she did lose her 25 yr. old daughter in a car accident almost 6 six years ago. We talked alot about that time, and how I really helped her to get through it. She is beside me on this, and "this too shall pass". I know she's right.
I'm doing OK with SE's so far...just a nasty taste in my mouth. No food appeals to me, I 'm drinking H2o, and hot tea. I'll try some soup for lunch. Tapering off the Decadron starting today. My dad is coming for a visit from PA for my birthday, should be here tomorrow. I don't want to be a basketcase when he is here, I want to enjoy our time together.
Anyway, thanks for having a place that I can vent. I appreciate you all!
Love, Carol
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Carol,
Congratulations on getting through your first chemo, and you are kicking some cancer a$$! As for feeling teary, we have all been there, and I think it is natural. It is all so much to take in, and can be so overwhelming at times. I'm so glad they found the right combination of drugs to get you through your tx uneventfully.
So sorry to hear about your friends daughter, but so happy you are there for each other. Come here often to vent, because we all understand. You will get through this, and we will be right beside you!
I remember well that nasty taste in my mouth. Biotene mouthwash helped temporarily, but had to use it often. I drank a lot of Crystal Lite because water tasted so bad, and I didn't want a high calorie drink. Maybe others will have some additional suggestions. It is important to drink lots with cytoxan, so it won't stay in your bladder for long. It is an irritant to the bladder lining.
Hang in there, and do enjoy your dad's visit!
Hugs, Pat
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Good afternoon ladies!
It's sure been a productive day around here. Wendty TY and I were at the hospital by 8:00 this morning so she could get her chest x-ray.
Julie B....You'll love this! You'll never guess what we did on our way home from the hospital. LOL We treated ourselves to donuts from the best donut shop in town! Sound familiar????
Then...she came to my house and we wrapped packages for nearly 2 hours. We have the packages for my little boys all done and even have Alex's birthday presents wrapped. Am I done? Oh no, but what a wonderful dent this made! :-) Then, naturally I had to take her for lunch! LOL There is productivity in joint efforts!
Now I'm trying to get clothes ready to head out to my Dad's in Tennessee. We're taking down Christmas presents. It will be a fast trip down and back but need to check on them. Also, we bought him the carrier that attaches to the back of his car so he can transport his motorized wheel chair and Dave has to put it on for him. Hopefully it will be an easy install!
I'll be thinking about you tomorrow nurse Jan and hoping that all goes well. Also will be thinking about you WendyTY as you get the results of the chest x-ray and find out if all is better.
Glad the rib is better, blackjack! Take it easy for a few more days and don't over-do. Hmmm.........a bowling lunch get-together in April? We'll have to do some thinking on that one! LOL
Mary Jane......Dave loved your bread. He thinks you need more practice on it, though and is offering to test all future efforts for you and give you his honest opinion! LOL
I'll try to check in before we leave tomorrow.
Hugs to all of you in treatments.
Rita
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Measure wealth not by the things you have, but by the things you have for which you would not take money.
-- Author UnknownGood Evening everyone. Ah, it's good to be home even though I have to make dinner, run some clothes in the washer --- open a package that came in the mail from Michele --- I postponed it because just the thought made me a little happy of course, teary-eyed.
Some man is coming over soon to do a water test on our water from Lowes. We know the dang stuff can kill us and the only help will be the filtration system that Lowes sells. Hmmm, gonna have to take my chances. Or maybe I should fess' up and tell them I buy water. Well, I 'll have a little fun with them first ---- just tell them how good I think the water tastes after all the frogs and fish have gone to the bathroom in it....or other unmentionables.
Got my fingers crossed WendyTY for a GOOD chest X-ray. Sounds like you and Rita had a great time ( food adventure -- the best kind ) today. Good for you --- it's probably the one thing that will speed any healing you have to do.
Hang in there Carol --- as they say --- cry all you want, you'll pee less. Seriously though, the only way out of something is right straight through it.......so if your feeling down and the tears start to roll....acknowledge that. Really get into it and just cry til you can't squeeze out one more drop. I personally think it's the one thing that will get you to a more positive area. As long as this is festering and un-released it will hang around to 'bug" you and bother you and partially prevent you from moving forward. I'm thinking about you.....and sending vibes.
Jan, we will all have you on our minds tomorrow as well. We are chanting " Let it all be well -- for Jan and everyone". Just think of a room full of people because we will be there in spirit for you.
Ok, guys I had best get busy so I'll yak at ya later.
Jackie
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Some man is coming over soon to do a water test on our water from Lowes. We know the dang stuff can kill us and the only help will be the filtration system that Lowes sells.
JACKIE - tell me more... do you have a well system? what test did he use? dh did all of this, but we have a well... may be different for .... but if NOT... I can help you clense your well system... we do it twice a year... let me know...
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Just a quick stop in -
Wendy- We don't have a fireplace, so I put your picture as my computer background - thanks - it looks great!
Blackjack-sorry to read about your rib
Please take care. I'll have to think about a necklace idea. I'll get back to you.Laura-Your crafting get together idea sounds like fun.
What am I reading about a trip in April?
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Here's the results. We have hard water. It's 7 times harder than it should be. Well, we do use a filter in the bathroom for the shower. Then he did a purity type test. It should have been 20 or below.....but was 220. We have city water---and I won't drink it due to all the chemicals they put into it and how little they filter out of it. Personally, I think Denny should have let him "check" our regular tap water. He took water out of our osmosis filter and I quit using that over a year ago because Denny never changed the filter. You got to realize sweetie that he is, my Dh is funny in a backward way. He thinks if instructions say change once a yr. he should be able to wring two years out of it.....in that case I'm ready to change in 9 or ten months. This is the same guy who buys way too many herbal supplements and half way through figures out they don't do what he bought them for so he goes looking for some other kind. In other words, he is convinced that somehow he can 'buy' his good health then turns around and drinks water from a filter that should have been changed long ago.
I admit it girls -- this is the man I'm spending my whole life with and sometimes I just give up and buy my water at Wal-Mart's. BTW --- it's been awhile since Denny drank the water out of the filter too. I kept telling him it was going to be really embarrassing to admit to people the real reason he kicked off from Hoof and Mouth disease, or whatever you get from drinking contaminated water out of your own filter system.
Anyhow --- the guy didn't stay long after the test. Guess he could tell ( I bet this happens so often ) that most people give up and let 'someone' show up because they can be so persistent if you don't say yes. Also, people are home at dinnertime so it's not a true imposition.
I have a little more to say but I'll save that for now. Got to go fold clothes out of the dryer.
Jackie
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Thanks to all of you for your positive thoughts and good wishes......I read all of your posts ,and in each of them along with you I see the past , the present and the future....I pray for good things and good days for each of you that are currently on little detours, I try to follow your lead and look ahead with good vibes on all counts, and I cant wait for the day when I STOP CRYING !
Im in a good place in my head tonight....I have done all that I can possibly do to control and to orchestrate and to get all my ducks in a row, now its time to have faith and trust and let tomorrow happen so I can get home to my bed !
Jan
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Growing old is no more than a bad habit that a
busy person has not time to for.
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Hi Everyone.......Just about on my way to work but I wanted to say hi and that you are all just a small thought away. Will have a lot more time tonight after work to stop by and chat. Sending positive vibes to all having tests, txs, or getting test results. It's snowing out and it's so pretty so I'm making mental postcards already. Talk to you all tonight.
Jackie
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Morning!Happy Birthday, Little C!
Funny story which I am sure you all recognize as a "It could only happen to Wendy" story.....
I was sound asleep at 5am when dh thought it would be nice to awaken me with a glass of OJ and a cupcake that he had hidden from me, which he had added lots of red icing to. Well...he was bending over me when I startled awake and sat up, and knocked the oj all over me. When I got that cleaned up, I started down the stairs, in the dark...and tripped and the cupcake went bouncing down every frickin stair, icing side down...and landed in my shoe. As I made my way carefully around the icing blobs, I walked into the kitchen...still in the dark...and lo and behold he had strung red crepe paper streamers all over the frickin kitchen which of course I did not see so I walked straight into them...got really scared and started whirling around with all this paper...only to find out that he had taped it to the bread box on top of the frig...which I pulled down on my head.
He has taken the day off to help me shampoo the carpeting.
You can all stop laughing now.
Carol/berrypatch....try crystal lite lemonade. It really was the only thing that tasted good to me.
Jan....if you stop crying, let us all know how you did it! Like Jackie says, cry more - pee less!
Jackie...what is the filter you have on your shower? Our water here in S. Elgin is horribly hard and I would at least love to improve the hair/skin.
Blackjack....how is the rib?
Gotta get back to cleaning the carpets....I tried "resolve" and it did get the pink out from the red icing. What a mess.....but he meant well.
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Hello Everyone,
Well, I am better. I was apologizing to everyone for the waterworks, because I perceived it as self-pity. It was ANGER!!!! I have cried and screamed and let it out.....hopefully all of it that has been building up for the past 3 months. I have taken some good advice, and cut a few Xanax into quarters and I am taking them to take the edge off for a few days. I have been sleeping, I am eating, no nausea, but food tastes crappy. Now I am so tired, but it is what it is! I am now at peace and ready to get on with my life and my healing. I have so much to look forward to this week...my dad will be here soon. I'll be seeing the grandchildren in a few days, Christmas is coming, like it or not. It's just ONE Christmas, next year will be wonderful! I'm just going do only what must be done today, like change the sheets in the guest room, and dust, but that's all I have energy for for! I'll get Jim to get a pizza tonight for dinner.
You ladies are all so loving and supportive. Thank you so much for letting me unload this "verbal vomit" on you all.
Jackie - You're right! All drops of water have been squeezed out, and it took the anger with it. I can honestly say, for sure, that I am, all cried out!!!!
Little C and Wendy - Happy Birthday to YOU ! Gotta love those December birthdays! I really do like mine! I hope that you both have a happy, lovely day!
Hugs go out to Nurse Jan - I hope that you are resting comfortably right now. It's so frightening, but it sounds like you have things under control. But Jan, it's really OK to cry, no matter what the reason. Just recognize the ANGER when it hits, and don't take it for self-pity...
Blackjack - rest up and let that rib heal!
WendyTY - Hoping that your chest X-ray is all clear!
Have a good weekend everyone! Love, Carol
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Wendy!!!! OMG - reading your post was like reading the script of a romantic comedy, like Meet the Parents or something - I was able to imagine the entire thing in my head. LOL!!! Is your head okay from the breadbox ?
Jan - we are all awaiting news from you. Keeping positive thoughts sent out to you!
WendyTY - also hoping for good results for you & hope you are feeling better today.
Rita - hope you are having an enjoyable ride down to TN!!
I seem to have come down with a weird little cold - and when I woke up, my lips were swollen!! Though it looks kinda hot
. But runny nose, sore throat... oh well. An excuse to stay in my bathrobe again, hahaha! At least I am doing some cleaning & laundry. My mood is a bit better since the sun is coming through the windows. Happy Friday everyone - Juliet
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I have been posting and then whoosh, the power leaves the computer and I am left with a blank screen and no cord.
Lots going on. Glad that you are feeling better Carol and that you can just sit back and enjoy being with your dad.
Juliet, you sound better as well. You and I spoke at lunch and I think you really want to get going on finding a job. The structure work can provide can be very helpful as long as you are feeling up to a job. I think even job-hunting and keeping things on the back burner can help. I suppose, however, this is a lousy market and the timing is off for interviewing. Anyway, look to the New Year. What type of work are you looking for?
Wendy, you have a sweet DH. Happy Birthday, sweet lady.
Black Jack, it is most unfair that you hurt your rib after being so lovely to us all.
Also wanted to say that I am sorry I did not get to talk to Connie ot Little C. at the lunch. I came late and missed that opportunity.
I am baking tomorrow with my two girls and my grandchild. Have a wonderful weekend.
Susan
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Happy Birthday Wendy and LittleC - Hope you both had wonderful days! (That is, after you cleaned the carpet Wendy!)
To Sharon, Jan, Carol and others going through surgeries and tx. I am sending positive vibes your way. Hoping for speedy healing and that you are feeling better each day
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Happy Birthday to the Wendy and Little C. Hope you are having a great day and remember to eat lots of cake. Wendy your cupcake story was hilarious..I was laughing so loud that I scared the dog. lol lol It could only happen to a nicer person.....
Jackie...did you get mail
Laura..how are the cookies coming along. I could put in my order for a few dz. lol
Rita..have a safe trip to Tennessee. Enjoy your family. We will miss you while you are gone..
Wendyty..how is the cxr. are your lungs clear yet. remember to rest and take it easy. Don't want to be down and out for the holiday.
Mich..are you making jewelry for craft shows. I just love mine. It is hanging in my tree next to my angel ornament. priceless.
Sharon, Carol, Jan..hope you are doing better. sending healing hugs your way.
Well as for me the rib is still hurting and I don't know why it should be with the pain meds I am taking. I think I will tell my new med onc about it. I finally found a new med onc...since my insurance dropped the current one. I see her next week. So I am off to the couch now..will ck back later.
Remember to be healthy ..be happy everyone.
Blackjack
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I posted this to the CMF thread, but thought I'd throw this in for a bit of levity-- althogh cannot top Wendy....she kind of got me in a little trouble at work today. I snorted and laughed so hard in my cube that the woman who started today and moved into the cube next to me...actually won't talk to me. I think she's requesting a move.
Anyway- just wanted to share this. Sometimes it's good to share the lighter moments as well:
By now most of you know I have a 6 year old son, Tim. He's in first grade this year and has been bringing home a lot of new words and interests- courtesy of a classroom of new friends. He's become particularly enamored with superheroes and comes home talking about Spiderman, Iron Man, the Hulk. Well, Sunday, we went shopping for a few household items and needed to pick up new toothbrushes for the kids. We let them pick out their own and Tim chose a green "Hulk" toothbrush. It came with a big green Hulk head to cover the brush when not in use. The kids always brush their teeth before bathtime. So last night, as I ran the bath, Tim stripped down and grabbed his toothbrush with the big head. Running around buck naked, he's yelling at the top of his lungs. I'M THE DORK!! I'M THE DORK!! GRRR!!
He meant the HULK!!! Had forgotten his name and somehow came up with DORK!
I laughed so hard I lost a contact lense and had to hunt for it holding my side.(found it) It's a little bit "you had to be there"- but I snorkled about that all day.
Anyway- have a great weekend all.
-julieb
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Hi All!
Good news from my onco. Lungs are clear!!!
Little C and Wendy, Happy Birthday!
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Tim stripped down and grabbed his toothbrush with the big head. Running around buck naked, he's yelling at the top of his lungs. I'M THE DORK!! I'M THE DORK!! GRRR!!
I just scared my cat from laughing so loud!
Thank you for the laugh, I needed it tonight.
I had a friend, who lost her fight with breast cancer about a year after I was diagnosed. She was there for me, as much as she could be, in my early days. In a horrifically tragic coincidence, her 18 year old son is now fighting for his life because of cancer as well. I just can't stop thinking about the random tragedy of it all, and how I will never understand it. The frustation is almost too much to bear sometimes.
Any good thoughts or prayers you can send his way would be appreciated.
ETA: Congrats Wendy! Not just good news, but great news!
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Just lost a second post....Michele look for an email from me.
Don't know what is up with my Internet tonite.....but hopefully an un-kink it fairy will work on it tonight while I sleep. Talk to ya'll tomorrow.
Jackie.
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Morning all! JulieB...still laughing re: your little Dork! Good story to save for when he's a teenager! don't forget to email me tha photo of your creche!WendyTY....Yay for good clean lungs!
Blackjack.....I am so sorry you are still having trouble with that pesky rib. I hope you are taking care of yourself.
I hope we hear from Sharon/Jan soon. I am keeping good thoughts for them both.
Carol/berrypatch....how is the nasty taste today? Mine truly reminded me of dirty pennies. Yuck.
LittleC....did you have your bx yesterday, or was that the actual surgery? Post when you can...
Laura...cookies? What cookies? I didn't hear about any cookies! Where're mine?????
Thanks for all the nice cards and good wishes for my BD yesterday, rocky start but the day was a good one. Ended up at Salerno's in St Charles with DH, sister and her fiance for pizza. But if you can stand it...one more story to end my day....
I have to have the window open in the bedroom, no matter how cold it is due to those nasty night sweats so DH pulls the bathroom door almost closed so it stays warmer in there. He's on coumadin so is always so cold. Well...last night he pulled it too far and it clicked shut. I am sound asleep in the middle of the night and BOOM!!!!!!!! And a SCREAM!!!!!!!! Yep..DH jumped out of bed to run to bathroom as the room is chilly and forgot that the door was closed as he keeps his eyes closed so he doesn't really wake up. I guess that door woke him up, didn't it! I just took a look at his nose and it is puffy and red, and there is a start of a bruise under one eye.
Only in my house!
Have a wonderful day...already 27 out so much, much warmer today and tomorrow.
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Beautiful Saturday to all. Hope it will be warm or warmer for all of you. Will be warm today and part of tomorrow but the price is freezing rain Sunday night and maybe a little of that during the day on Monday.......you might know it's my day to go to Carbondale to get my mammograms. Well, Dh has the day off so he will drive us and it will I'm sure be fine. He is like the postman and lets nothing stop him. He was born and raised in South Dakota so became quite adept at what it took to get around in winter.
I must thank all of the "luncheon contributors". Michele made sure that I was not left out even though I did not get to come. I'm still mourning that a bit, but the box that came Thursday took most of the sting away. Seems like a little bit of everything I treasure was in that box---like Mary Jane's bread. My Mom loved to bake small loaves of bread so it was a special treat I enjoyed for years. Haven't had any ( sprinkled with home-made love ) little loaves since Mom has been gone which is now (sigh ) ten years. Laura -- brownies ---are they not almost everyone's favorite. I have a recipe book devoted to nothing but brownie recipes. You can bet I think they are pure love from a little red tin. I don't know who did the ornament but someone else struck a fantastic memory with that. When I lived and worked in Santa Barbara as a cleaning person ( and yes, I worked for John Travolta off and on ) one of my clients usually gave me a X-mas ornament every year. Again....I felt such warmth and happiness ---- just holding the ornament in my hands. Then the chocolate.....and one box coming from one of my favorite-favorite places---so favorite that Dh and I have been known to drive clear to Brentwood Mall in Brentwood, Missouri some 75 miles away from here --- Trader Joe's. Last but not least......don't ask me why a person who simply adores quotes like I do never bought herself a book -- EVER. The last thing I took out of the box was a beautifully wrapped gift.....from Michele. My very own Book of Quotes. To say that my heart beats a little faster and stronger full of warmth and cheer and the spirit of love while my eyes were raining tears just about says it all. This was truly all the good years and memories I have had all put together in one box at one time. My treasure and I am speechless and can only say thank you.
Time to do my chores but I will be back with a quote a little later. From the bottom of my heart to the top of yours......much love.
Jackie
p.s. before anyone asks...John Travolta was very plesant to work for--so much so that it was just like working for anyone else or tallking to anyone else. I totally forgot who he was as he could put you at such ease. Just a nice guy.
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Morning girls,
I hope everyone will have a good weekend. The weather seems to be warming up a bit..hey and good for xmas shopping. I have a busy weekend as I need to get my shopping done. My kids will be home next week and all h*ll will break loose when they are home. But I do love the chaos. Today I will be baking cookies and finishing up my decorating. Then off to a xmas party tonoc.
Jackie..I sent you the ornament to remind you how special you are to all of us. I am glad you enjoyed the book and treats. They are from your lunch bunch freinds. Enjoy and quote away....
Wendy..glad to see that you had a great birthday. Never a dull story or moment in your house. lol
Laura..how are you doing. Is dh cooking this weekend.
Little C, Sharon, Jan.. hope you are all doing well. Sending you all healing hugs your way. Please post when you can and let us know how you are doing.
Carolberry..how are you feeling. glad to see that dad is coming to visit you. Enjoy your special time with him.
Just wanted to stop by and say hi..wishing everyone in tx good healing vibes..to everyone else have a wonderful weekend.
Remember to be healthy..be happy
Blackjack
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"Every problem has a gift for you in its hands." -- Richard David Bach
Just a bit of a note here. I especially liked this quote because I really do believe there is a grand scheme behind 'our problems'. We learn at times so much personally......but at the same time.....we don't know who much we may help without knowing someone else who is close to us. Not to make less of it or anyone, but all of us here are pretty much mutually on the same wave-length. Some time back Wendy talked about thanking and recognizing some of the everyday people who 'helped' her through treatment. Store clerks etc. I feel certain there are people walking around somewhere right now that remember ( put your name here ) walking around, perhaps a little pale, or moving slowly ( chemo can make you a little breathless at times ) or even looking a little glum. Perhaps not smiling as much as you normally do.....but the point is they remember most that you were out there giving it your all.......even if that wasn't near what you usually do. The fact is I believe we possibly help strangers everyday that we never know and never hear about it. Sometimes it is just a willingness to continue on doing what you always have---in spite of your lack of hair, or paleness. Sometimes it is just a warm smile --- or a thank-you for the clerk who checked you in the grocery store. These un-noticed people may be thinking about the cheery smile you displayed to someone else and that may make them feel aq little better about some not so great circumstance in their life.
I try to remember when I am faced with a problem/disease/challenge --- to try and do my best, try not to complain too much and always try and think......this may be helping someone I don't know and never will --- so I will get through today or even just the next 20 minutes and not distress myself about anything else. It sort of removes the "Why Me's " from things and as well gives a bit more purpose to an otherwise crummy deal. I can do it all pretty well if I can keep in mind that someone else may find some of their personal strength when needed because they saw (your name here ) do it.
Wind is starting to come up....going to be 50 or so today...No surprise that a storm will come through later. Ahh, the vagaries of this southern Illinois weather.
Hope you all have a very fantastic Saturday anyway. I will probably do a little more in anticipation of the forecast starting late tomorrow. See ya.
Jackie
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