Illinois ladies facing bc
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My gosh Laura......that picture took my breath almost.....it is so pretty to look at, but definitely something for December.....or even January.....not now. At least you owned up as the culprit. Some of the wet snows are the prettiest as they do tend to make fluffy drifts and stick on and in the trees...glad ours didn't stick though the wet and cold will not be very good for the beautiful Magnolia trees that were in full bloom along with the Bradford pear trees.
Glad you put that picture on....it is lovely to look at though heavy to shovel off due to the wetness. Hopefully it will all be gone by the time Paulie gets here.
See ya
Jackie
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IMPORTANT (well kind of):
Are we getting together this year for the "Day of Sharing" luncheon? It's on Sunday - April 26th.
BUT... I also got an invite to the one called "Life's a Ball - Find Your Balance" - similar schedule - it's on Saturday - April 18th.
What are your thoughts...
Good Shepherd is hosting both and both cost $20.
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Jackie - Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the photos.
Speaking of trees... arghhhhhhhhhh... I am so worried about some of mine (not the Oaks or Hickories, but the flowering ones/decorative landscaping ones). The snow is VERY wet and heavy.... and lots of the branches are actually laying on the ground. I am going to have to bundle up and get out there with a broom and dust them off.
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Good morning everyone! Thank you so much for keeping most of the snow up your way! We have about an inch and a half. It is still coming down a little but is melting on most of the roads and concrete surfaces. We took the back roads to church and there was some drifting in the country. I'm so ready for spring. It can't come any too soon for me.
Buddy1...I had no trouble at all with the neulasta. I don't think you'll have any trouble if you got through the first one O.K. Carol, I'm so sorry that it's been so rough on you. I guess all of our bodies react differently to the chemicals that they bombard us with.
Yea, Jackie! I am so glad that your new stove will soon be arriving. You must be so excited. I don't think that I'm creative enough to cook in a toaster oven. LOL
JulieB...hang in there! I'm thinking about you and was glad to see an update.
Well, I think today is a good day to write a few questions, crawl into my recliner with the latest Nora Roberts book and just relax before we head out tonight to our last Sunday night bowling for this season.
Susan, I don't know what I'm going to do with you and Kater. Kater admits to forgetting her Arimidex, too. Vacation's over so remember to take that Arimidex! LOL
Thanks for all the congrats on the new baby! As the weeks go by, you'll probably hear more about him that you really want to hear! :-)
I'm off to tackle the day!
Hugs to all of you.
Rita
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Hi all. I am glad to see that the snow is melting - it was not a welcome sight this morning. Your puppy is adorable Laura.
It has been a crazy few weeks - but I have been working long hours to make up for being late for work. I started physical therapy a couple of weeks ago to address lymphedemia in my left arm. It has been mildly successful. I am worried because I am taking a flight next week, and so I hope there won't be any issues.
My sister recently had mamograms, ultrasound, and a MRI. She has a needle biopsy scheduled for mid-April. Please keep her in your prayers. I know about the 80% benign obviously. It is hard to believe that when one sister died from bc, I have had it for a year, and now my oldest and only other sister might be going through this.
It has been a tough few weeks with this, therapy, and concerns about jobs because of the economy as well as other family issues. I hope that all of you have been having a better time.
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Jule...prayers started right here......
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Laura - What a winter wonderland! Illinois is such a long state. We didn't get any snow here. We saw a few flakes and that was it. Wow. Your puppy is so sweet. We miss ours so much. I saw a dog like her the other day and it made me feel sad remembering little red was gone. My best friend has a maltese and he is really sweet. He is a "high maintenance" dog. They spoil him rotten. They do not have any children so he is their spoiled child. They named him Frosty and he is white too. They are very cuddly dogs when they are not running around being hyper. My daughter is talking about getting a golden someday. I think that would be a good choice. One of these days we will have to check into it.
Rita - congratulations on the new baby. They are so precious.
Blackjack - sounds like you are in a good place. I would stay there and continue to relax. Why come back to snow and Illinois weather?
berrypatch - sorry you are not feeling too well. Hang in there!
Hope everyone has a great weekend. Spring is suppose to be here. Surely, this is the last blast of winter and there will be warmer, sunnier days ahead!
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Prayers to all of our Julies! It sickens me that we worry about insurance the way we do, and yet we have to. JulieB, I would say call and confirm you are covered for the colon thingy. Listen to what they say and then fists up if they say no. I had mine before bc and before 50. My dad had colon cancer so I guess I have a history. Lie and say you have a history if you need to. Cancer is BS, so give some BS back. No one will question your "history"! I do not believe in dishonesty, but this whole insurance thing gets me mad. They are playing games with our lives and our sanity. Anyway, good luck and stay in touch.
Julie, I am praying for your sister and for you!
My childhood friend is coming into town in and is "treating" us to her favorite Shakespeare play (Twelfth Night) down at the Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier. My DH and are trying to plow through it. I am an English teacher, but man, this is tough reading. I have to refer to a footnote every other word! It is a comedy. All I want to do is know when to laugh and why. Do any of you appreciate Shakespeare?
Laura, I can only delight at the thought that you are going to the airport to greet your sweet puppy! How exciting
!Have a good week!
Susan
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Jule - Thanks... I'm sorry you have so much to deal with. I hope all is well with your job. And I hope the lymph leaves you soon! Maybe your vacation will help it... try not to think about the flight doing damage. I didn't remember about your sister dying from bc... then you and now the other! OMGoodness... everything is crossed for her.
Jennifer - I still think about your dog and just cringe. Gawd that was an awful thing. Golden's are beautiful! I'm freaked out! lol My little guy had better NOT BE HIGH MAINTENANCE like your friends'! I have never seen a hyper Maltese. Typically - and rarely is the Maltese high maintenance. They're from the Spaniel family - not the Terrier. So hopefully - we'll get a calm one. But I'm keeping my receipt - just in case! lol Our breeder is very highly regarded and known within the Maltese circle so to speak...
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Good Morning everyone
and I'm loving the bright sun that is out. May not stay but it's here starting me out in a good way. Success....got my stove last night that will be delivered in a week. Saved so much money on it ( that is why I went w/o an oven so long....that I was also able with good percentage off to get a part for my Dyson Vac at long last. Just a tool but it was expensive....so....while waiting for a Friends and Family night. I just didn't know I'd have enough left to get that part. Ok..yep...I know... How can someone be so thrilled over our 'slavery' items. I think it's the practical side of me and sometimes I wish I wasn't but dh never buys me jewelry or flowers--he knows better....new heat-resistant spatula, now were talking.
Jule I didn't remember that you had lost a sister to cancer either. I'm a little weary as I'm sure all of you are of the fact that a few years ago I seldom heard this as a person's diagnosis...now it appears in the blink of an eye to it seems at least half the world. Just makes you angry on the one hand and wondering just what is "wrong" that we seem to be doing so poorly with finding causes for it and cures too. Prayers.
Laura...is tomorrow the big day? Paulie will come home. I am still so thrilled that you chose to share your life once more with an animal friend. Unquestioning loyalty, love, and extraordinary devotion all in one little furry body.....as much as it hurts when they leave us...this is hard to say no to.
Jennifer I too hope that time eases your trauma and loss and maybe you will be able to find a little love stashed away ready to be spent on someone who will so appreciate and reward you for it......when the right time comes.
Wendy --- I got my cookbooks out looking for recipes ( yummy, calorie laden casseroles ) to try out in the new oven. I bought a 5 year protection agreement.....anything goes wrong with this stove during that time....I pay nothing for parts or repair.
I'll be checking back later. See you all then.
Hugs
Jackie
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Animals are reliable, many full of love, true in their affections, predictable in their actions, grateful and loyal. Difficult standards for people to live up to.
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Morning. Well....the snow was pretty but that was about it. Melting quite quickly....Laura...tomorrow is the big day!
Julieb....I never thought of an ovarian cyst. Hmmmmm......maybe! Hopefully you have made that doc appt!
Blackjack....are you winging your way home? Glad you enjoyed your vacay.....how are you feeling?
Rita.....need pics of Evan!
Jackie.....shucks. You have to wait now for delivery? I thought maybe you were bringing it home! I've got the turkey urge myself so will popping him in my oven soon...should be smelling really good around here in a few hours.
Susan....sorry but I never "got" Shakespeare. But you probably had fun with your friend anyway.
Juliet/WendyTY....how's the job hunting going?
Sure is quiet around here but DH is still making his presence known...spent quite a bit of time trying to get his sirius radio back on...turns out the dealer activated the free trial in their name, not DH's so when it expired at 6 months (we thought it was a free year), they just stopped it. Oh well...should be straightened out as soon as DH puts AIS in the car and gets me the ID #. And then I have been on hold for forever, trying to tell the Licensing Dept of State of IL that their on-line renewal system for DH's realestate license is not working. Oh well.....I guess that all these little things are my job! Have a great afternoon...chilly but the sun sure is nice!
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Congrats on Evan and Paulie!!!
My sister is doing well. Her eye is still swollen so she can't do much but sit around and listen to music, etc. She goes back to the doc tomorrow so hopefully he will tell her everything looks good.
Jule - sorry to hear about your sister.
I am crazy busy at work this week with our annual budget so I probably won't check in again. Heading up to MI on Wed. for a couple days.
Take care.
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Just popping in to let you know that I got the results of my PET scan from last week, and it is as clean as a whistle! No cancer anywhere!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So, after I burst into hysterical (steroids) tears of relief during the rads sim, they sent me to social worker who works with cancer patients (where has she been all this time???) I had a long talk with this nice lady, about my ANGER with the Onc and the steroids, and I feel ever so much better to let it all out. I also told her about the wonderful support and friends that I have here too. So here I sit, all marked up with black Sharpie marker, but ever so happy to be at this point in the game!
Thanks for listening to all of the *itching for the last few weeks. Today IS the first day of the rest fo my life!
Love to all! Carol
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Hi everyone - a quickie (as usual, lately!) to let u know I'm alive & kicking
Rita and LauraGTO - congrats on the new babies!!!
Carol - so glad to hear about clear scan. Yesssss!
Connie - glad to hear your sis is doing okay & hope for good report from the doc.
Hi to everyone else that I haven't addressed individually.
I've been the job-hunting queen. No more interviews yet, but I'll keep trying. By next week I'll head over to some of the Temp Agencies & see if they can help me get some $$ in my pocket.
Basically things are okay over here. Getting used to the new foobs & am pretty happy with them. Still uncomfortable at times but I won't complain about that.
Take care everyone - hugs, Juliet
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Oh Carol! How wonderful! Clear scans are such a great gift! I am so happy for you.
Laura, tomorrow's your big day! I'm so glad that you found Paulie and can't wait to hear about him.
Yeah Jackie...the stove will be there soon! If you find any good casserole recipes, be sure to share.
Juliet, It's always good to hear from you. Good luck on the job hunt. I still think you should start your own home and pet sitting business. I even tried to get Wendy TY to do that, too because she's a real animal lover.
Wendy, I can't put on pictures of Evan until I see him over Easter weekend. My son has posted several on facebook but I don't know how to get them off so I just have to keep going onto Facebook and looking at him. LOL
SusieSwan, I'm coming up to Rock Falls on Saturday. We are picking up my aunt and taking her to Clinton to the casino. She lives down by the high school and doesn't get out much so every so often, I come and take her somewhere. She's sorta taken my mother's place....the best as possible and I love to spend time with her. She had breast cancer 30 years ago, has had a heart attack and is now wearing a pacemaker, and still goes pretty good.
Hi to everyone! I hope you're all doing well.
Rita
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Carol - is dancing with NED - ! Woo Hoo! I'm nominating NED in four years! So happy for you...and it was GREAT talking to you today! OMG - every time we talk, all we do is laugh... even when we're in pain or waiting for any test results. Jackie - There's nuttin' better than slavery gifts...I'm the same way...lol Congrats on the stove... I'm so glad you finally got one. And, my dear, speaking of calorie laden casseroles... have I got one for you! Have fun cooking - especially with that new heat-resistant spatula! lol Hey... you could have some fun with that... chase the dh around the house while spanking him (clothes optional! OMG - you're blushing!) lol lol lol
Mashed Potato Casserole
4 cups frozen hash browns 1 (7.6-ounce) package butter and herb mashed potato mix 1 stick butter, softened 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 cups boiling waterDirections
Preheat your lovely new oven to 350 degrees ; )Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the hash browns. Cook for 5 minutes and drain. In a large bowl, mix together the cooked hash browns, mashed potato mix, butter, cream cheese, jack cheese, sour cream, garlic salt, salt and pepper. Stir in the boiling water. Place in a greased 2-quart casserole dish. Bake for 45 minutes.
PJuliet - I hope a job opens up for you...gawd I know the feeling! I will keep everything crossed!
Wendy - Your punishment, for posting that damn snowman AGAIN is: the whole week dh is off, you have to make all of his annoying phone calls AND ALL OF OURS. Lots of ones like the St of IL, etc. lol lol lol
Connie - So happy about your sister! Whew...I hope it's all up hill from here. Have fun in MI!
Mich 101 - Glad you popped in! Good to "see" you.
Rita - That's so nice of you to visit your aunt. Win Big so you can take all of us to Vegas!
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Yup - we'll be picking Paulie up at the Delta Baggage claim at 2:30ish. He isn't actually "in" baggage...we have to look for a mysterious man, wearing a trench coat and dark sunglasses, sporting a handle-bar mustache, reading a newspaper. He has been instructed to hand him over to us and then simply turn around and fade into the crowd! OMG - what's wrong with me? I am on a roll today! Today has been the weirdest day... Have to go to Wally World tonight and get him a playpen... no kidding! I bought him a little doggie bed to put in the playpen - gotta read the 'structions from the breeder - can't remember for how for long - I think a couple of months. He'll be in it mostly just for sleepy time. Don't worry...I'll let him out for good behavior! lol
This is incredible. I swear...now I really think I need a brain MRI! lol I went to the garden center this afternoon to get deer corn for my forest friends (of course I just HAVE TO feed every critter in my 6 acre forest). But anyway, picture this... the burlap sack of deer corn is about as tall as half of my height and weighs about half of my weight (50lbs.) OMG it was so heavy... after several attempts, I was able to heave it into the back of my Explorer (SUV). I pulled out onto the road and noticed the "road/car" was kind of loud... so I figured one of my windows was down. I felt for the window buttons, but all four were up. Hmmmmm...Okay then I feel a breeze on the back of my neck... I looked in my rear view mirror...the entire rear hatch door was totally upright and open! Mind you - I'm going about 40 mph...during all this. OMG - I swerved off the road, put my emergency blinkers on, got out to close it and GEE... guess what? Yup... the lovely burlap sack of deer corn was no where to be seen! I looked back down the road - didn't see it. I got back in, waited for traffic to pass and made an illegal u-turn. About three blocks down - I see my deer corn sitting in the middle of the frickin' road! OMG - I slowed down so traffic could pass me and made another illegal u-turn back in the direction of my prized corn. Luckily - and thank goodness it wasn't rush hour - I stopped...jumped out - opened the rear hatch door, bent down and again, after several attempts, I managed to heave that damn sack back in. A few cars whizzed past me - and of course the drivers were doing the rubber neck thing at me...(Hope it wasn't any of the girls from my Bunco Club!) How embarrassing! Needless to say, the sack of corn is still in the back of my Explorer... and that's where it will remain until dh gets home, so HE can heave it out! Cripe...lol lol lol
Sorry so long! Hi to everyone!
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OMG You are too funny. Thats a good story. Thanks for the casserole. Sounds yummy. I am so happy for your new baby coming. He will be lots of love.
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Ok Laura....the casserole was immediately cut and pasted to me and I think I'm going to love it.
Like Buddy1 I am or was nearly rolling on the floor laughing about your mishap. How many times I look on my dashboard and see the little sign that says tailgate ajar on my Blazer. I only ( I'd never attempt something like the corn ) put the upper window portion of my tailgate up so I can get in and get the feral cat food to distribute.....so I have never taken off with the full door open but it is so easy to forget that darn door and I have done it plenty of times, so I really know how easy to overlook the LITTLE details when you are concentrating on what is ahead in your day....not totally what you are doing at this moment.
See you all later.
Hugs,
Jackie
p.s. I never got around to measuring those steps you had.....and I think I know why...I just had a feeling that a lot more time would have to pass until it was a SURE thing that you would not need them....Paulie will need them. And he shall have them.....and I won't feel guilty for encouraging you in any way while you were still in a somewhat vulnerable state. Do let me assure you though how good it made me feel that you thought of Baby Boss so soon after Buddy was no longer here. Testament to how you are. Paulie is going to have a great Mom & Dad.
Happy tomorrow round' 2:30.
Love, Jackie
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Laura - Thanks for the laugh. I could just picture the scene in my mind as you described it. HAHAHA! It sounds like something I would do. At least you didn't have a "trail" of corn from the store to your house. HAHAHA! The casserole sounds great. Even if your pup is high maintenance, I know he will still steal your heart as he did my friend's. I think you are on your way already with the playpen. HAHAHA!
Carol - that is such wonderful news. I can feel your happiness with results of your scan. Yes, it does feel good to vent. I can vent and express myself here better than anywhere else. I do have one very close friend here (at home) that I talk to. We have been friends seems like forever. We have been through thick and thin - one of those lifetime friends. She has been great. As far as the cancer counselors or as they called it at my hospital "pyscho-oncology services", they were not at all helpful to me. I tried to talk to them before surgery and they didn't want to discuss anything except in person. Well, I am only over there for the appts and it is like 2 hours to drive there (one way). Once I was done with my appointments, it was time to head back home. I couldn't work out any times with them. Then they promised to stop by my room after surgery to check on me, etc. Did they ever show up? NO. I was so aggravated. At least have the courtesy to call and cancel or something. Geez. How rude and thoughless! Anyway, sounds like you were able to get some good from your visit with them. I am going to write these guys in my hospital review. I am waiting to get it. ~Smile~
Connie - my uncle had the same surgery. The key they said was to respond and get the necessary treatment as quickly as possible. He had symptoms of a detached retina but didn't know what was going on. He isn't one to go to an emergency room so his wife took him anyway. After he arrived, they rushed him immediately into surgery and saved his eye. They said if he had waited like another hour or so, he would have most likely been blind in that eye. Scary stuff but it is amazing what they can do now. I hope she has a 100 percent recovery. My uncle is doing very well now.
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Had you going there for a minute, didn't I???? Tomorrow is April 1st! Hahaha!!!Laura....very funny story....I can just see you!
Carol....Yay!!!! for clear scans!!!!! Boy, do I remember the "marking" day for rads. Came home, unzipped my little jacket, saw all the black and blue sharpie marks and sat down and cried and cried. Got right in the shower and scrubbed them all off (I had tattos so didn't need them afterwards). Glad you had someone to talk to....I was offered the nurse navigator but I declined. Not sure if that was such a good idea.
Rita....you are such a good girl! Long trip for you with your Aunt..here's hoping there is a BIG jackpot in your future.
Blackjack....are you back to work today? Bet the kids missed you!
Juliet...good luck on the job-front!
As usual, not much going on around here. Need to pick up my grandniece from school and why oh why is it ALWAYS raining when I do? Around here...even if you get there an hour early...can't park anywhere near the school doors. Tomorrow is appt with the rad onc....I am assuming it will be a "nothing" appt but well, you know. These days I don't like ANY doc appts., not even dentists. Always feel like the next thing is waiting for me. At least I get to skip the gym as my appt. is early....there is a beautiful pond at the hospital tho so I will take a long walk around afterwards.
Gotta scoot....have a wonderful day everyone!
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Another Yay for Carol.....isn't it a wonderful feeling to get the "all clear"and immediately begin to feel the weight lifting off of you. Those giant sigh's of relief start filling your lungs with good fresh air and you wish you could keep hold of that lighter than air, cleaner that the whitest snow feeling that comes over you. Often you just don't realize you have been holding onto yourself pretty tight until you get to let go.
Jennifer...I don't remember if you said, but sounds like you may be going over to Missouri to have your treatments, tests, etc. You would think ( as wracked up and devastated as many of us are at a time like this....that counselors would be trained to...or would have huge desire to accommodate a person. It is hard to imagine even knowing it' s true. I think you should write up your concerns as it may save someone who unlike you ( not that you needed this less ) does not have a life-time, thick, thin and everything in-between friend.
Ah...rain. Wendy I too will be out in it. I chose to keep my car today which means going to Mt. Vernon in the rain and driving home to do all my Tuesday running chores. Dh with two vehicles and both are disabled.....Dh too the Midget in to have the wheels balanced and they tightened ???something??? too much...broke off a couple studs or whatever ( this is what I know about that stuff ) and he ( bill to be paid by the first place ) had to take the car to a second place so these broken things could be fixed. They could not get to it yesterday...Dh is working today.l Sigh!!!
Good thing I have a car----it is getting used hard.
Well, I need to go get ready to go. See you all later in the day....when I'm probably going to be good and wet.
Hugs
Jackie
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I am a woman in process. I'm just trying like everybody else. I try to
take every conflict, every experience, and learn from it. Life is never
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Good morning everyone. It's rainy and dreary here and I'm moving very slowly. I'm free for a couple more hours so it's no big deal. Then I'm heading out to pick up a lady from our church who has liver cancer and also her sister for lunch. I feel so sorry for this gal. I'm guessing that she is in her 50's and she's recently had that new procedure where they shoot radioactive pellets into the liver. She's pretty depressed and lives alone and I don't think she's eating like she should so I picked up a few healthy snacks and hope that I'll be able to brighten her day a bit. Her prognosis is not good and she needs any and all prayers you can offer.
Jackie, you would have been so proud of me. I spent almost all afternoon cleaning my car, both inside and out. I can't say that I enjoyed the job but it sure looks nice. Now it's raining and it's going to get all dirty again! LOL Blame the rain on me!
Ah yes, Carol, I remember well the black magic marker grid. I had worn a round necked T-shirt type top that day. My friend and I went to lunch right after and I noticed people looking at me rather strangely. When I looked down at the front of my top, I could see the upper black lines. It looked like I had written all over myself with a magic marker. My radiation site was near the top inside of the left breast. My friend was so busy ordering that she hadn't noticed. We had a good laugh about that one!
Laura....funny story!!!! LOL Today's the day! Welcome home, Paulie!!!!
Connie...so glad that your sis is doing well. I'm sending my wishes for a complete recovery.
I'll be back later with some info from that Anticancer book that I just read. Wow! Lots of thought-provoking things in it!
Rita
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Hi Girls...I am back to reality and oh work of course. Do you think my kids missed me.....Yup you are right. I had a very busy day and didn't even open my email. Had to stay late today and play catch up. Where is my beach chair and ocean...ahhhhh summer mode is gone but I do have a great tan. lol Glad the snow be gone fairy worked her magic before I got home. lol lol
Rita...how is that new baby doing...any pics yet. Can you share some info from the anticancer book. I would love to hear if it is worth reading.
Laura..laughed my head off at your story about the deer food. Only you can stop traffic. lol Did you get your new Paulie yet. need pics soon. Soon he will be the love of your life. Enjoy
Wendy...how are you doing now that dh is back at school. quite time right. time for tea and a good book. Good luck at your appt. tomorrow. I am already dreading this month as I have mamao, bs and rads appt. scheduled... when will it end. I think we need our beach chairs.
Jackie...are you ready to bake up a storm with your new stove. I know I am not that creative with a toaster oven...enjoy that cooking...when is dinner I will be right over. lol
Carol...yeah for you all done. Rads will be a walk in the park as you will only get tired. Are you having tattoos. I only had markers as I refused the tats. they were very doable for me. I do remember seeing them through a white tee shirt I had on...very embarrassed about it so I always wore dark color shirts.
Connie....how is your sister's eye doing. better I hope.
Juliet...how is the job hunting going. My friend went to a agency and they placed her within a couple of weeks as a receptionist. Wishing you good luck
Well I am off to unpack and do that dreaded vacation laundry....To everyone else I missed I hope you all are doing well with your txs.
Remember to be healthy...be happy, think spring...flowers...warm sun shine and the beach.
BJ
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Hi,
Just a quick drive by to complete (I hope) the saga of the mysterious tummy/pelvic pain.... So, after waiting my (almost) 14 days, I make an appt with my GP. I've been seeing this woman for about 15 years. Short little Chinese woman, no bedside manner whatsoever, competely blunt and has never been wrong once. Once I got used to her I decided I liked her-- she will take a lot of time with me and shows me all my reports, records, gets back to me right away and will even email. Anyway-- of course-- by the time the appt rolls around, said mystery pain has greatly subsided, I decided to keep the appt anyway ( I think my husband would have had my neck otherwise- i've been obsessing all week) and risk coming off as the anxious hypochondriac.
And that's pretty much what happened...although she was nice about it. Was actually honesty concerned about my current level of anxiety. And recommended the dreaded colonoscopy- which I expected. Not as an emergency, but as cautionary. Also did some bloodwork- including CA125- which shoud be back by Thursday.
I have my onc appt next week-- first checkup post treatment and surgery. So will be more of a wreck next week. More to come.
I remember being this anxious for a good year after my first diagnosis in 2000. And it did get better. But I'm back in the thick of it again...and it's just exhausting.
julieb
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I am very proud of you Rita. I think I love doing my car because I can actually get it done...make it look fantastic ( at least to me ) a and unlike your house with all the nooks, crannies, drawers, etc that have all sorts of odds and ends --- useful often to no one, not even you, there are few places in a car to stash things....so it's usually truly clean....at last a place where I can exercise a little control.......now if I could just get said car back, all would be so good.
Bj....so glad you are back...you were missed and just for you we made the fairly work really hard.
Julie.....isn't it Murphy's Law to be nearly convinced you might actually be inching toward you know what door-step....and viola' the mere sight of the Dr. provides almost instant cure. Still, I think it is a good thing --- and if that is what it takes to make it go away then so be it. Got my fingers crossed that you get smooth sailing.
Talk to ya'll later.
Jackie
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Yes...Paulie is home and he is absolutely PRECIOUS. Very laid back, very mellow and very loving and cuddly.
But, the scariest thing happened at the airport...
We were supposed to meet him at the airport at 2:30ish, but they missed their connecting flight to Chicago. They got on the next flight - 2 hours later. At that point I became concerned... Paulie had been traveling since 10 this morning. My stomach was in knots. Me, dh and my two teenage nieces went to the airport. We were to meet at the bottom of the escalator that lead into the Delta baggage claims area. Their flight finally landed, and was parked at the gate, so the four of us stood at the bottom of the escalator. (The man who brought him, said he would have Paulie out of the carrier while he came down the escalator, so we could identify him right away.) The four of us were anxiously looking up the escalator, watching all the passengers on their flight as they started coming down the escalators. All of a sudden, we saw a white furry "thing" falling and bouncing down the escalator steps. It was falling really quickly, it was a blur, but it was definately white and furry. The girls screamed - "OMG - is that Paulie?"... then I saw it and screamed REALLY loudly and couldn't bear to look at it any more, so I turned my back and continued screaming. Nicole and Sydney wrapped their arms around each other, covered each others eyes -and continued to scream. dh said "Oh shi*, I hope it's not!" The white furry thing finally came to a landing, on the floor, at the base of the escalator steps. dh, the only one who hadn't turned his back or covered his eyes said, "you can look, it's just a stuffed teddy bear". OMG LOL LOL LOL. A girl bent down, picked it up and looked at us like we were a bunch of crazy, insane weirdos. I told her we were screaming because we thought it was our puppy. I told her that our puppy is on the same flight as her and our puppy is white and furry, just like her teddy bear. She and her friend, both teens, kept saying, "Oh we're so sorry, OMG... we're so sorry, that must have been awful, we're so sorry"! After we calmed down we started LAUGHING, uncontrollably...we were in shock still. About 20 seconds later, we looked up and sure enough there was a man coming down the escalator holding our WHITE and FURRY little Paulie! He handed him over to me first and then I handed him over to dh, we all petted him and cooed over him and then the five of us headed to our car. Paulie, of course was kept nice and warm, wrapped in a baby blanket that had previously belonged to our dear Buddy. He was so good in the car. Very calm, licked my nose and ear a few times, and acted as if he'd known us forever. Got home...he peed right away on his pee-pee pad, drank some water and ate some food. We all sat on the floor and gently played with him. He was wagging his little tail the whole time! His coat is gorgeous...just like silk. My nieces left, but then ran back into our house and told us to look at the beautiful rainbow in the sky. I instantly thought of "The Rainbow Bridge". I am not a spiritual person, but I wondered if Buddy was sending us a message of approval - letting us know he was glad we had a new little one - and glad that our new little one is just like him. I got really choked up. So did dh. We still miss him very much... BUT... Paulie is sure to be the healing force/diversion that we really do need. We put him in his playpen, and he fell asleep. (btw - the playpen is a great idea! He only weighs 2.5 pounds, he's 4 months old. While we're sleeping or away from the house, we won't have to worry that he would get hurt. After all, he is a puppy, a very tiny one...and who knows what he could get into.)
I'm exhausted...gonna have a cup of tea and hit the hay! In the morning dh and I have a vet appointment for a check up to make sure he is healthy. So, girls...it really was a great day!
(I promise...this will be my last LONG post for a long time!)
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I'm so happy Paulie is home and part of the family. Enjoy!
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Awwww Laurie.. He is home!!!! You are a new Mommy. What joy!!!! The airport mishap is certainly a story to retell for generations..lolol!!!! Buddy has gone thru alot and he is still loving and grateful to have a new family!! Hope you ALL slept well!! have senior Goldens , three of them and is peace for the most part and yet i feel blessed they are ok as i am goin thru this time!! Kiss and hug that Paulie for us.. he is a DOLL!!!!
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