Illinois ladies facing bc
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Laura....we are not siding our house.....I am washing and cleaning the existing siding that we had put on shortly after we moved here. It had Masonite on it, but that deteriorates fast if any part of it touches the ground...so we put on vinyl siding. Out here in dusty land not only does the siding after a few years get dirty, but out water table is so high that we generally have lots of outdoor mold and that has to be washed off with bleach water. It's quite a project but I turn into obsessive-compulsive fanatic on certain things. Good thing the list is short. I hate dirty cars and house exteriors ( especially if they are turning green from mold ). The house we had on Raccoon Lane we did put vinyl siding on that one ourselves. It is not hard to do since you start at the bottom and work up.....just a few tricks with spacing your cuts so they are uneven ( you don't want all the cuts going straight up the side of the house in the same place ) and trim. There....anybody with some time on your hands.....there is a good project.
Jackie
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Illinoislady you sound very handy.....
Nana Thank you so much for explaining that to me. Is any one of those 3 meds better or worse than te other. I guess I will be on one of them too, No books or info for me. Glad I got your girls. I still have some more chemo to finish first.
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Buddy You would probably be on arimidex or femara the other is used more for late stage cancer. My onc leans toward femara. They each have different side effects, so if you cannot tolerate one then you can try the other to see if it works better. You will have to be done with chemo before they start you on any of these. I could fill 1/2 of a book shelf with all the books and stuff they have given me on cancer. I guess they want you to know about it and then the onc wonders why you question what he says when it does not agree with what you read in the books they gave you. Go figure. I don't think any 2 oncs treat any person the same way. That is why I got 2nd opinion when onc wanted to add more chemo. 2nd opinion onc said no way did I need more than what I had done! I am glad I went and got a 2nd opinion even tho my onc was not happy. I only have choice of 2 onc with my ppo and ins. It cost me $211 to get the 2nd opinion at a clinic in the same town which is on the lower tier of payments so I deductibles to meet. It was worth the money. I am glad you got your 2nd opinion on the pathology. I would complain about the patholigist in writing to the administration . When they have enough complaints they can do something about him Annette.
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Buddy You would probably be on arimidex or femara the other is used more for late stage cancer. My onc leans toward femara. They each have different side effects, so if you cannot tolerate one then you can try the other to see if it works better. You will have to be done with chemo before they start you on any of these. I could fill 1/2 of a book shelf with all the books and stuff they have given me on cancer. I guess they want you to know about it and then the onc wonders why you question what he says when it does not agree with what you read in the books they gave you. Go figure. I don't think any 2 oncs treat any person the same way. That is why I got 2nd opinion when onc wanted to add more chemo. 2nd opinion onc said no way did I need more than what I had done! I am glad I went and got a 2nd opinion even tho my onc was not happy. I only have choice of 2 onc with my ppo and ins. It cost me $211 to get the 2nd opinion at a clinic in the same town which is on the lower tier of payments so I had deductibles to meet. It was worth the money. I am glad you got your 2nd opinion on the pathology. I would complain about the patholigist in writing to the administration . When they have enough complaints they can do something about him. Annette.
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Hi gals!
Thanks for all the good luck wishes on my mammo and check-up. It did not go well but the results were good. The gal took 5 films on the digital mammo and had me go back to the little waiting area. After about 15 minutes, she comes to get me and tells me that she has to take some more. I get through this pretty good but when she comes back the third time and tells me that the doctor needs to get a better look at my incision area, I lost it. That was when she decided that she'd better do some talking. It appears that my incision in the cleavage area butts right up to the chest wall. The clip at the far end of the incision was not showing up on any of the films so that's why they were continuing to search for it. After 24 pictures, they finally found 1/2 of the last clip. She tugged and pulled me in all directions, attempting to get my chest wall closer to the machine. I have bruises today but they finally decided that there was no change and I have 6 months to get up enough courage to go back for the next mammo. I was in there for nearly 2 1/2 hours and by the time I got bacvk to my surgeon's office, I was quite late and had to be worked in after lunch. It was a LONG day before I made it home. Then I had a Rally for the Cure meeting at the golf course and yoga, which I do think helped calm me down. For once I didn't have any trouble sleeping!
Buddy I'm so glad that you're getting that second opinion. I'm proud of how pro-active you've become. You go, gal!
Connie, you have done lots of fun things this summer. I'd get tired just following you around. I'm so glad you're enjoying it with your kids! That's what it's all about!
Michele, did you survive graduation? What's in the works for the boys now?
Annette, glad things are going well for you. YEA!
Jackie, sending good vibes your way for "good bloodwork." Thinking of you!
Well, I still haven't got groceries in this house and I need to pick up some things before dinner this evening. Hugs to all of you.....
Rita
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Buddy...I am behind here and am still stuck on the jerk who is upset that you wanted a second opinion. YOU should NOT be goin thru all this!!!!!!!!!!! This is a life changing event, second opinoins are a normal and necessary for many to have done. Can you imagine if ALL were egotists like this guy and thinks HE is GOD!!!.. I tell you, for me, that guy would be reported so fast to AMA.. his head would be spinning.THIS is the most stressful times in any woman's life to be goin thru and you should be gettin ALL the suppory and empathy possible!!!!!!!!!!!Sorry, but you just keep doin the proactive thing and keep goin and get out of that place!!!!!IT has to get better.
IT is goin on 4 weeks since my last chemo, and still feel off and kind of tired but wired?! Sleep is better but not a whole night for sure. I still see darkness under my eyes and realize there is not much normal oneness felt with me at all. I want to look up what to expect AFTER chemo, as there has to be a ton of stuff coming out of me yet. I am doin a Liver Detox (by Renew Life) as i have in the past and to get some of these chemicals out etc.
Rita..glad you are over with the mammo and overall it went well. IT is weird, I do not have to have mammos anymore!
Jackie... OK.. so now you are able to get the energy to wash your house.. what are you guys on..lolol.
Wendy.. I understand the laundry is not a priority as vacation is impt and hope you are enjoyin it with Henson Chi.!!!!You are off the hook! IT is all goin to the side for me anyways..lolol.
Ok.. have no idea what else was posted but know that sometimes I am just not processing things as i use to and that best get better. JO ..how are you doin.. hope all is ok!!!
Be well and Healthy Wishes and Thoughts,
Donna
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Hi all,
Checking in again.
Budders - I figured it was something like that. One word for the man - JERK. People like that should not have that much power. I am glad you are finally getting somewhere. The other doctors need to stand up to him. So glad you are getting a second opinion. I think he really screwed up and he knows it and that may be contributing to his defensive obnoxious behavior.
Donna - Best wishes on the hair! You are a lovely person with or without it.
I found out I still have a job through July at least. The appointment with the PS yesterday went OK. The traffic in St Louis was terrible. I was so glad to make it back home in one piece! The PS I have is OK . I tried to explain my situation and she seemed a little unconcerned with it all. All she said was "that is unfortunate" Well - YEAH. Especially if you are on the receiving end! Sometimes she just seems just a little to "clinical" and not so "personable" to me. She has been that way all along. Anyway, I guess things will work out one way or another. Gotta keep hopeful. She said I should not do any more fills. I am not exactly thrilled with my size but I guess I don't have any other options. Anyone else been in that situation? Any ideas what I should do here?
~ Jennifer
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IllinoisLady - Jackie - We have washed our house down too since we also live in a wooded area. The best stuff I have found was Simple Green. It is environmental friendly, doesn't hurt plants/animals/people, and it does a great job. After we brushed off the house with this diluted with water we rinsed with a power washer and then I went back to brush with a very diluted bleach water (this really kills the mold and keeps it from coming back for a LONG time.) Then we rinsed one last time. I was very careful with the bleach and used it very sparingly since I didn't want to hurt any plant/animal. I little goes a long ways. It worked so well, we use this every time. I am so glad we don't have to do it this year. The house still looks fine.
ritajean - sorry to hear about your ordeal! At least there wasn't any change.
Jennifer
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Rita, how scary that must have been for you! I had a situation (not as bad) and had to go in for more pictures because the scar looked like it was go in! I was a basket case and how I acted concerns me. I went into this terrible funk, believing they had found the cancer again. I was sure I was in for bad news and the doctor was so nonchalant about all the extra pictures so it must happen a lot.
You are going be okay, Buddy. There are jerks in the world. We just need to keep our distance from them. I think we tend to think that there will be no jerks or mentally ill people in the medical field, but there are! I am kinda stuck with my HMO now and the one thing I worry about is being "stuck" with a jerk. Living in Chicago, there are enough options so I shouldn't worry too much.
Donna, I cannot remember when I started feeling better with chemo. I think it takes awhile. You get all excited it is over and then you get frustrated as because you aren't snapping back quickly enough. At 61, I wonder what is chemo, rads, or aging. I feel pretty good now. I just now have to get into better shape as I have gained so much weight. When I was young, I was very thin, so this is hard for me psychologically. I wish I had monitored the weight gain earlier. They say you should not get on the scale daily, but in my case, I should have. I am not sure I can "blame" any meds, although it feels better to do so.
My best friend is having heavy duty surgery(not cancer) for a prolapsed uterus and has been scheduled for surgery. She has medical issues with serious asthma and cannot be put under. So she will be awake through it and needs to have two surgeries as an epidural cannot last as long as the surgery. One will be for the hysterectomy and the other to do something with the bladder. It is complicated. To those that pray, please keep her in mind. She came over last night to talk and she is quite nervous, as am I. I want to be strong for her, so maybe throw in some prayers for me that I am just that! Wendy, I thought about the fort today. I promise I will introduce the fort to my two grandbabies when they are old enough to not pull the sheets off the table
. When I do, I will dedicate it to you and your wonderful mother. What was her name?Stay warm. It is cold here.
Susan
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Susan, you and your friend will be in my prayers. You have much more strength than you think you do! Hugs!
Rita
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Hello to everyone......the sun is coming out tomorrow and staying out til after the 4th of July week end, at least that is my wish.
Susan.....I dont know if this will help or not, but, since surgery is my bag.....they do that type of surgery all the time under spinal with mild IV sedation just so the patient is comfortable and not nervous or anxious on the table, even on healthy women. They are probably going to do the vag hyst and then do a bladder sling, sometimes they do it in two stages just to give the pelvic structures a little time to assume their new place in the world..also in most cases a gyne does the prolapse and a urologist does the sling and sometimes their schedules just dont mesh perfectly...so perhaps it isnt all because of her asthma but just another way to accomplish this safely for her. The type of anesthesia she is going to have is really very safe, and they will give her something to keep her calm and *snoozy* Maybe this will help you to feel stronger and allow you to give her some of your strength and peace.
Rita *hug* I didnt mention my 6 month mammogram a couple of weeks ago cause I was sooooooo traumatized afterwards I didnt even want to talk about it......I had a total of 37 digital films done.....I had three waits and three returns to the film room, a consultation with the radiologist and one more set of films.....fresh mammosite site apparently makes the first film a difficult one....I too bruised, and cried and freaked out....I was there over 2 and a half hours, me having a panic attack in my little room and DH having his own panic attack in the waiting room. I guess the trauma of all we have been through isnt over even when its over .......I now have normal reports in hand too, but with lots and lots of mammosite description so hopefully the next one will go smoother.
I am off now til Monday, doing a family BBQ on Friday and have decided for the first time in several years I MUST go to fireworks on Saturday night.....part of the joy of life I now feel
Donna its so nice to have you back....your new pic is so lovely.
Buddy its been a hard road for you in so many ways but I see how you have grown in standing up for yourself over the weeks.
Love and best wishes to Wendy and Laura and blackjack and a big hug to Jackie and everyone else on our wonderful Illinois thread
jan
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Good evening girls....Looks like we have had lots of anxiety around here...
Rita...hugs to you. I am soo happy that your mamo turned out fine. It would be so easy for them to just explain what they are looking for...this may lessen the anxiety we have within. But that would be to easy...lol I hope you enjoy the 4th..time to celebrate NED.
Jan..how are you girl..you too had mamo issues too. ugg grrr Hugs to you for having a NED mamo. Hope you have wonderful family bq. Life is too short....so have fun and celebrate. Any chance you can come Thur for Lunch Bunch dinner???? Let me know
Buddy..glad you are getting a second opinion. I would call the office just to make sure it did go out. Hope you get some answers soon.
Donna..glad to see that you are feeling better. Great pic you have. You look sooo cute with your new do!!
Hope4cure....sorry that you are having ps issues. Hope that you will be feeling well soon.
Susan..I will keep you and your friend in my prayers. How is retirement for you. Sounds like you are having way to much fun lol
Wendy...are you having fun yet with dh home all summer!! Need a beach chair and boat ride....just call
Laura..how are you doing..how was you md appt. did you get some answers..I hope so
Jackie...sounds like you have been a busy beaver with all the cleaning of your house. I bet it is a sparkling diamond in the woods. Are you cooking for the 4th.
Well I am off to rest a bit...so tired today. Has anyone done the Reclast infusion while taking the arimidex? Did you have bad side effects? I had big discussion with onc about this and would like any info if you had this done.
Well I hope everyone had a quite evening....time for tea and jammies
Hugs to all...
BJ
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Wow !!!! Rita...I'm seldom nervous but I was getting so nervous for you reading what you went through. And you prefaced it all by saying it was all ok in the end. Still, I was about to fall out of my chair with anxiety by the time you were done recounting your afternoon.
Ok, found out about the blood test and I can't say I'm really a happy camper on this. Seems they like to do the blood work before you go in for a visit. Well, that would be fine except when I go in on the 8th. I will be going to Marion.....and not the Mt. Vernon office. I usually go to the lab on the way to see the Oncologist and by the time ( they always make my blood work stat ) I get upstairs the blood work analysis soon follows. Oh well....maybe they will use the results from the one today ( fasting ) and not make me stop at the lab. I'll have to go up and ask them.
Jan.....great to see and hear from you I was about to pm you to see how you were doing.
Jennifer....I just put a very tiny amt. of bleach in the water and wash the walls with long handled brush and then rinse with a hose. Most of the ground at the sides of the house is mossy ( seems to want to climb up the house and start the green on the bottom going ) so if I get a bit of bleach in it I don't mind......it never goes away, but does slow down.
Well, I need to get to the recliner. My day started early and I just got home a bit ago....it's nearly 11p.m. Pretty soon I won't know who I am...good to hear from so many today though.
Hugs,
Jackie
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Rita - You poor dear... but I'm so glad it turned out allright...
blackjack - I hate to be the bearer of this, but I just got an e-mail pertaining to RECLAST...the linkie is not working so I e-mailed the article to you...you can't always believe what you read, but I thought I should share it with you... just FYI...and btw... I had an awful reaction to Boniva... went on it for 6 months... felt as though my bones were exploding from within... lots of pain... went off of it and have been fine ever since. My mom has had good luck with Evista?... I think. Don't mean to scare you... but knowledge is power.
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Well...geesh... so scary.... an hour ago... my phone rang... caller ID showed a hospital name and number. Instantly.... I thought it had to be something relating to my Mom... but it was my sister... my niece is in labor. So - I am heading over to the hospital...
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Hi ALL!
This weather is getting enough already!!!! NEED some sun for my cold bones!!!
Hope4cure...Hope all the issues will be resolved soon, know what you mean on that no being personal as it is such a annoying experience.Some Dr's just do not have it. Skill obviiously the only reason that i stay with who I select to see!!! Goood thoughts goin!
Susan...YES,.. even though the treatments are over, you are expecting instant feelin better!!! I am steppin up excercise to get me tired naturally to sleep better. IT is helping. GO to Yoga today and walking will occur also.
YA know Wendy had mentioned how the hair grows in and Laura.. loved, your pic of what your hair looked like in the early days!!! I am just not looking forward to the grayish and darkish look it will start growing into!!! My hair is starting to pop and i see it very dark!!! I am goin to order another wig as my one is already worn out. Anyway, growing it is exciting but the time it takes and what change can occur is not!! I will look forward to saying.. I am having a bad hair day!!!
Hope all else is well...Budders... so looking forward to your second opinion event!!!All good to happen now as it is all goin to be in more qualified hands for sure!!!!
Susan.. forgot...good thoughts goin for your friends surgery and glad Jan.. has some good insight on this!!!Jan.. what a great professional you are!!!!
Hugs,
Donna
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Hey Laura, when I saw your post this morning, I thought, "Gee, Laura is up and going early this morning." Now I know why! I hope you have a lovely baby today. My thoughts and prayers will be with your niece and all of you as you await its arrival! Let us know all the details as soon as you can.
Oh Jan, I am so sorry that you had to go through all the mammo call-backs, too. That's so frightening! Blackjack is so right. If she would have told me the reason I was having so many films, I would have taken it in stride. I really went into this mammo much calmer than usual because I'd just seen the radiation onc last Friday and he had released me!
Jackie, I always go in the week before for my blood work. Then when I see the onc, he already has the results and we can discuss them. I don't get additional blood work done on the day I see him. At first he had me always do the blood work and then see him immediately after but the early blood work-up does seem to work better.
I've been listening to you girls tell how you get rid of the mold, algae, and etc. on the exterior of the house. Since I live in a wooded area, we get lots of algae on the lower sides of the slanting A-frame roof shingles. I'm going to give the mild clorox solution a try!
So what plans do you gals have for the 4th of July weekend? We're working some more on the landscaping on Saturday and then going to a cook-out late Saturday afternoon and evening with a group of golfing friends. I doubt if we will see the fireworks this year. Usually we have little kids around and we just HAVE to go see them! I must admit that I still love them, too.
Well I have a much-needed hair appointment today so I need to get moving and regroup myself and this house.
Enjoy the weather!
Rita
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Donna, we were posting at about the same time. I DO LOVE your new picture! How pretty!
I had lots of trouble sleeping, also. The yoga really helped me. It taught me some good relaxation moves that I use on nights when I know I should be sleeping and am still wide awake. You will gradually get back to that "new normal." Unfortunately, in most cases, it doesn't happen as soon as we'd like for it to happen! Hang in there. It sounds like you are doing all the right things to get you through this transition. Hugs!
Rita
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Rita/Jan - so sorry about your mammo issues. How scary. I broke down at my last one as well when they called me in for an ultrasound. Turns out the radiologist just wanted to be thorough with me but of course, they don't tell you that. You would think they might say something when they see your eyes well with tears!
Donna - my hair grew back uneven. I had a patch in the back that started growing long before the rest. My kids noticed it and thought it was hilarious. I got a cut at about 5 months just to even it out even though there was not much to cut. The battleship gray color does not last long. I too remember being so excited after my last chemo and then sorely disappointed when I didn't feel great right away. It takes awhile but you will slowly get back to yourself.
Laura - congrats on the upcoming baby. Come back and update us.
Hi to everyone I missed. I hope everyone has a great weekend!
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Hi everyone and Happy pre 4th of July. Looks like the weather is going to be warm and sunny. Good day for boating on the lake. I have been up early cooking away for the big BBQ tomorrow for freinds up north. I hope everyone has a nice weekend....good freinds...lots of food....and fireworks too yeah!!!!
Laura....I hope all goes well with your niece and wishing her a healthy baby. Post a pic when you get one.
Rita...glad to see you like yoga. my sister tried to show me some moves but the legs would not bend right. I kept falling over lol So I guess I will just pass on yoga. Have a happy 4th.
Jackie...hope you have a great md appt and get a clean bill of health. That"s what we all want NED. Happy 4th to you too.
Connie...Are you going boating this weekend. Looks like a warm weekend is coming. How are the kids and are they having a great summer.
Jan...have a great weekend off...you so deserve it. Have fun!! Hope you are feeling well too.
Susan...thinking of you today and your friend. Hope all goes well with surgery today. Keep us posted. Hugs and prayers to you.
Wendy... are you celebrating the 4th with your neigbors lol Looks like a tops down fist up day. Were is lunch today lol
To everyone else I missed hope you are all doing well and having fun this weekend.
Happy 4th of July...have a great weekend.
Remember to be healthy...be happy
BJ
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Morning! Gosh you guys are chatty....
Rita/Jan.....OMG! I hate the callbacks into the imaging room. All they ever say...just need a few more....WHAT FOR???? WHAT DID YOU SEE????? I hate callbacks. Hate that little room. Hate being called in for the report. Hate the whole thing now. And even if they only do the 5-6 pics I always have a bruise and am sore for 2-3 days cuz of where my incision is. Did I mention that I HATE going for mamm's now????? Hate them.
Budders.....slides go out? Just checking....
Laura....let us know when you become a Great-aunt!!!!!
Blackjack.....Don't really know anything (yet) about reclast but I know your bone density test was not good and arimidex is certainly not going to help. I do know gals on Boniva and they are fine, but then Laura had a bad time with it. So......I guess just read up and try something. Don't you just hate the guesswork on all this? I sure do....
Jackie.....you work too hard!!!!! But I bet the house looks great! All I do is hose down the aluminum siding once a spring and call it "done".
I am running late so I will catch up later.......have a good one!
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Thanks all. Actually the surgery is not until next week. I needed a headstart on the prayers. Thanks for all the information and advice. I see her for lunch today.ammorg
Good luck with baby, Laura. This is very exciting!
Susan
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Susan, No problem! We can keep those prayers going for another week! Hang in there!
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Im not a wonderful cook like so many of you are, but a friend of mine brought the most delicious cake to work this week, and then told us it was made entirely from low fat, sugar free things , I just made one for my BBQ tomorrow and it was easy EASY and looks perfect.....thought I would share.
Chocolate striped refrigerator cake
crust
1 package of Famous Chocolate wafers ( like oreos without a center, I got them at the Jewel in the cookie aisle) and 6T of a Smart Beat butter stick, melt the butter, roll out the wafers with your rolling pin, add the butter, stir it up and press it into a 8x12 ( ??? the normal size) cake pan, refrigerate for 5 min to set it a little
Meanwhile, mix 8 oz of softened low fat cream cheese with 2T milk and 1/4c sugar (you need this sugar) do it with a wire wisk til well mixed, add 1 and 1/4 cups of Lite Cool Whip stir it in gently...spread carefully on top of crust.
Mix 3 and 1/4 cups of 1% milk with 2 pack. of sugar free/fat free choc pudding for 2 minutes and pour on top of the previous mixture, allow to set for 5 minutes.
Carefully spread the rest of the 12oz container of cool whip on top and I sprinkled with red white and blue sprinkles, refrigerate overnight, makes 24 squares. It really was good and pretty light on the calories.
Happy 4th of July.....I found fireworks to go to Saturday night *bigsmile*
love to all
jan
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SAMEDAYNURSE. WOW I CANT THANK YOU ENOUGH FOR THAT. IT SOUNDS GREAT. I AM MAKING IT TOMORROW.
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Oh, Jan!~ That sounds so good! I want to try that cake that sounds so decadent! Also, the nurses here sure understand stuff. My best friend and I had lunch and it was just as you said. She will have the epidural and a drip with sedatives. She is feeling okay about it all. The issue was allergies to Novocaine, and all the other stuff you get when you go under. I have been with her when she has an asthma attack and it is so scary. She literally cannot pull breath in.
Laura, I bet you are waiting the news of a new grand niece! The first one takes longer. You will be best aunt ever. Your niece is so lucky to have you, as is your sister and the new baby!
I am excited about the fourth. We are having family (Mary, Anne, Tony and the two grandbabies) and the best friend we are all praying for and her family. It feels especially good this year.
Rita, TRS called me and said all is in order and my first pension check will arrive on schedule! I want to tell you that I am glad that I am retired, but I am sad that my teaching career is over. It is like a passage of sorts. Teaching, like nursing and so many other careers, always felt like an honorable thing to do. It is all settling in now and the TRS call kinda made it clearer that that part of the life journey is over. It was my identity for so long. My friend and I discussed this at lunch today. Your identity really is who you are and not just what you do. I have just been doing it for so long and I know I need to switch gears. Switching gears is good.
Love to you and happy fourth!
Susan
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Had my simulation today for my rads. Only took about 30 minutes. I wish they had talked to me a little more. It would have made the whole experience better. They told me before hand that they would be in and out a couple time while it was going on. Not once while they were in there did they ask if I was doing OK. And then at the end they came in and started marking on me without even telling me what they were doing. It just seems to me that they should have told me before they touched me. It was just marks for the tattoos, but they should have said something first. I will be having 37 rads starting on July 27 and will finish Sept 16. I am going in at 1:00 each day. That way I can leave for lunch and do rads and go back to work and only have to clock out once. I knew alot of people want 1st thing in the morning or last in the evening. I go home from work whenever I am done, so end of day was not good for me. Over lunch works well for me. I am looking forward to rads being over and things back more like normal. Annette
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Annette, wait until they go through the positioning of your body under the machines each time. I swear that I felt like a slab of meat that was being tugged from one position to another. I really do think that they should have a course on empathy and compassion for all people in the medical field. Some are just great but there seem to be so many that remain very aloof and detached when a smile and a short explanation or kind words would do wonders for the patient.
Would you please PM me your email address? The one that I have keeps coming back as undeliverable and I want to send you the info on the next dinner.
Susan, I know how that call made you feel. We loved what we did so it is hard to turn our back on it, but as the old saying goes, "When God closes one door he opens another." It was nice not to have to go back in the fall and my life became so busy that now I sometimes wonder when I had time to work. Of course you retirement check comes from the State of Illinis and when my first one arrived, I thought I owed more taxes or something. It was such a relief to open it up and find money for me! LOL You are making a great transition period for youself now and you will enjoy your retirement!
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Jan...WOW.. love this recipe.. you being a medical professional, it is important to follow your lead as it is not as decadent to me...lolol/!!!!!That was a very generous thing to do for us!!!!
Susan...years ago I had to leave a good sales career for many reasons. It was sooo hard and the grief period was there for a long time as i realized too, it all defined who I was and it was all aobut what I did and not WHO i was!!!Sad but true. Teaching now, but part time and took a long time for me to get into that balance mode. TOOK work too seriously at one time, now it is all about balance and not a priority. YOU deserve this time. IT is only normal to feel the shift and that change is coming and not feeling reallly certain where you are goin yet. IT is all goin to be a beautiful process and to feel each day without having to do anything but being..the being part is the challenge and knowing we are enough just as wel are!!!
July 10th will be a month for me since my last treatment.. I am expecting way too much results and realize that i have come a long way in a short time. The hair part is now in my dreams and dreamt i am walking around bald and scaring people...lololol.!!!!
Hope the sun emerges today. Be well all and have a safe 4th. A friends pug, Buster is staying overnight with us. He is in love with my one golden Liberty. Should be a riot. Though once the fireworks begin, our one golden Lacy will be a mess and will have to baby her.
Hugs..
Donna
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Morning All! OK, I know it's not the 4th YET, but so many people are off already for the holiday! I decided to take one myself - from the gym. Was hoping to see the sun out there, but still very cloudy by me. They say it's coming tho....Susan.....your teaching career is not over! You will be a life-long teacher, you just won't have to get up 5 days a week and go do it! You will continue to teach us all, every day! And...we don't have to pay you for it...the State will! Prayers willl continue for your friend!
Annette.....I guess I was luckier than you in some respects. My rad techs were great, altho 3 guys which I didn't particularly enjoy. And my sim took 1.5 hours! YOu were the lucky one there. Theh everyday of it will get boring really fast, but then...it goes by fast too. Hated having mine in May, June and half of July. So much for our summer vacay that year as DH had to start back at school on 8/1.
Juliet...you start next Monday on your new job, correct? Are you coming to the dinner on the 9th? Hope so....want to hear all about it! How's Mom doing?
Donna....it's so hard looking at your bald little head every morning, isn't it? You are probably llike me, checking several times a day, waking up and running a hand over my head - hoping against hope that a miracle occurred and it all grew back! It will come - just not in our timetable. I had more than a few wigs, to be sure! I would forget and bend over to take something out of the oven and poof! Frizzled front of the wig! I finally learned to take it off while cooking anything.
Laura....anything new to tell us???????? Pics, please!!!!!!!
Blackjack...have a great holiday on the water!
Connie....ditto to you! Glad I will be seeing you on the 9th.
Mich101....where did you guys decide to go for vacay? Where are the boys going to school? Are they going to the same college? Sometimes twins elect to separate so I was just wondering....
JulieChicago....did you get your cable back yesterday?
Jackie...how's Heidi doing? Any big plans for this weekend? Hopefully DH won't be stuck at work every day. If he is I will still happily send my DH down your way. He doesn't do too much around the house, but loves to go out to eat and naps well and often!
Gotta get moving....I will check back later to see what's going on with everyone!
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Good for you, Wendy! Everybody deserves a day off from the gym! Enjoy your day. The sun is out here so it should be finding you soon and it looks like it will be a "tops down" day. WendyTY and I are trying to get back on our walking routine so we're walking in a little bit today and them I'm playing my usual Friday afternoon golf so it looks like a pretty good day here in Bloomington.
Tanya, travel safely and enjoy your vacation. Let me know when you get home and we'll touch base on the last minute dinner plans. It was nice to chat with you on the phone!
I logged on early today to see if Laura had any news for us. I guess we'll have to wait a bit longer, but gee....the waiting is tough!
To all of you who are also travelling this weekend.......be safe and enjoy the holiday! I envy those of you who will be boating. I grew up on a river and I miss that. The creek behind my house just isn't the same! LOL
When I taught school, I always hated to see the Fourth of July roll around because that meant that summer vacation was about over and of course I hadn't accomplished all that I should have during the first half. See, Susan, you don't have to worry about that this year!!!!
Well, I need to get busy here and do a few things around the house. Hugs to all of you!
Rita
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