Illinois ladies facing bc
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Hello~ ladies~! I missed another get together... sounds like you ladies had great time and what a lovely pictures~! omg~ Beautiful smiles ladies~! Jan has fantastic home, wow~~
Our Road trip to MI was fun and tired.. My dh didn't want to bring the stroller for the kids.. I told him we need the stroller because I can't carry the kids and it will be easy for us to walk around but he did no listen to me and he told me his gonna carry the kids if we have to.. ok, find by me~! oh well, when we got there, he told me we should broght the stroller.. hahaha~ so we had hold their hands or had to carry.. gosh~ since then my left hand is swellon and sore.. we could enjoyed more if we had the stroller... oh, well.. guess, that's how men learns there lessons, uh? just listen to there wifes and they will be fine, right?
Here is the few pictures we tookd during the festival in Owosso, MI
I've never seen so many tains in one place and I didn't realize there're so many train fans out there neither.. We had great time~ that's what it counts right??
I am praying for everybody in here and be well and lets enjoy our moments~!
Have a great evening~!
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I spent half hour to posts the pictures and when I sumit, it was all gone darn it~! I will try to post the pioctures again later..
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Buddy.. 2 eggs.breadcrumbs,milk salt.pepper and tomatoe sauce . just a little sauce aross the loaf. yours sounds great !!!
Annette... All the best on the test results and all that you are goin thru. Know it is hard but somehow we get thru it. Will keep you close in thoughts and prayers.
ELF.. WELCOME home from Mi!!!!Sounded fun. We just got back too and part of the weekend we 4 wheeled in a jeep up some mighty steep DUNES. My wig as on the ceiling!!!!
Got to get goin here.. be back tomm!!!
Donna
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Hi all -
WendyTy - Way to go! It is wonderful you were able to raise that much for St Jude.
Elfsong - Welcome back. Funny thing - the world would operate much better if men listened to their wives. I have such a temptation to say "I told you so" when mine does something that I had advised him not to do and it backfires. Of course - they don't like that either.
Donna - Don't be too hard on yourself. VBS is short but keeping up with kids is exhausting - for most people. Lots of energy running around - wouldn't it be nice if they could give some of that extra energy to us? They have too much and we feel that we have too little. LOL.
Well, starting the day early today. I have lots to do - taking time off work to deal with the garden. We have corn, beans, tomatoes, cabbage and other stuff ready. It seems it all comes at once and you have to can it, freeze it, eat it or give it away before it goes bad. We LOVE garden food and try to put some up every year. You cannot beat home grown veggies. Purely organic. I have already canned pickled beets - they are soo good - and green beans. Today, I am cutting off and freezing corn. YUM. It is good to have a "stash" in case of who knows what.... Plus, I don't see the prices of food getting any cheaper.
Monday is my appointment with the new PS. I am SO hoping and praying he will be super great and I will be happy and finish up soon. I have no idea when my next surgery will be but I will keep you all posted.
Puppy and kitten are doing great. I really need to take the time to do pics and upload them. ~Sigh~ It just seems I don't have time for all that I want to do here.
Good thoughts to all. Hope you all have a great day!
~ Jennifer
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Morning! Cool on my deck, 56,partly cloudy. All in all, not bad. Perfect nights for sleeping!
Elfsong....glad your vacay was soooo nice! And was laughing....husbands never learn! When it comes to most things we do know best, simply because we do them, day in and day out. (OK...not most things, pretty much ALL!!!) Can't wait to see your pics!
Susan....I had just the opposite reaction to being thought of as "strong". I have always been able to deal with whatever was thrown at me, sometimes better than others, but I made it thru. So when it came to cancer, I just plowed right thru and the whole ordeal was pretty much ignored by everyone. And then when it was all over...I got mad. I had CANCER!!!!! HELLO!!!!!! When I think of it now, how was anyone supposed to know I needed help, or just a hug, if I didn't tell them? But then again, I would know to do that for someone. But that's me. I still remember JulieChicago, throwing her shoe at her husband for this same reason. And then Jackie....screaming at her husband. Most people are not that intuitive and have NO idea what we are going thru.
Blackjack...how's your back? Was it from golf? You had an injury from when you worked the ER, if I remember correctly....could that be it? Maybe the twisting from the golf swing??? I always wonder when I ended up in PT last summer with the pain inj's if my use everyday of the hulahoop did not screw my back up....I don't touch that thing anymore, even tho it shaved an inch and a half off the ole' waistline! Hope you are back to normal soon! When's your first day of school?
Annette.....hopefully that nodule will b3e just that, a nodule .... that has been there all along. Glad too that the rest between Herceptin's is helping with the pain. I was very lucky as all H did to me was give me a drippy nose for about 6 months and then nothing for the last 6 months. Hopefully that doesn't mean that it didn't work! (Yeah, I know....we always think of something from the dark side!)
Jennifer....good luck with the new PS. It is so important to click with all your docs. Send some veggies my way!!!! I'm lucky I can grow the silk plants in my living room!
Donna....I so agree with Susan. Routine is what makes pretty much all things so much easier. And being "on" for 3 hours like Susan said, when you have not been doing that for months....must be hard! I think you will be just fine, tho.
Time to scoot upstairs....BTW...anyone shopping for a new computer? I hear that there is a Windows 7 and I was wondering what someone thought of this new operating system. We could use a new BIG 'puter but I did not want to buy another Vista one as I was not too happy. Our big one is going on 5.5 years so it is slooooooooow! Have a wonderful Thursday everyone! Hugs!
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Good Morning Girls. Looks like it is going to be another beautiful day. I got the Blackberry and I am returning it for a PDA. I have no idea what the difference is.
Hope4cure Do I need to blanch teh corn before I freeze it?
Donna I am so proud of you. I look up to you so much. You are a good hearted kind strong animal loving person. The gift you are giving those kids is life long memories. If the world did not have people like you, what would happen? Love Buddy
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Oh Jennifer, that is so wholesome...preparing those veggies for the winter. I too love garden foods but we have so much shade I cannot do a garden.
ElfSong, you are funny. I am sure all you can think to talk about what the stroller. I do not know how to do pictures on this thing. I wonder why it must be so difficult, although I know once you get the hang, it goes just fine.
Off to babysit my grandaughters while my DD gets fitted for a dress. She is in a wedding and nursing and just all over the place with her body. She looks great, though.
Annette, thinking of you each and everyday. Soon you will have answers!
Gotta go! Have fun today women from Illinois (and Whoopsiedoodle if you step in).
Regarding bravery: I think everyone on this thread is very brave. Most people, unless they have been sick with something scary themselves, just don't get it (although some do). My husband's mom died of BC and I think he was not there for her, and he was able to be there for me. It is a "readiness" thing.
Have a fun day today!
Susan
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Hi Ladies, I had my 2nd chemo last week. Didn't do quite as good as the first time. I had 3 Neupogen shots to get my blood count back up so next time they are just going to give me one the day after chemo. Mouth sores are really bad. The magic mouthwash works some but I still can't eat. I am drinking ensure. What I really want is a crunchy taco and a margarita. Oh well, some day. Only 2 more treatments to go so I'm half way home. When do you lose your eyelashes? Want to let you know how much I enjoy reading the posts. Take care. Christi
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HI ladies - having a wonderful day at the lake. Still wish this summer would warm up though. It's nice, but it gets cold when the boat goes fast and at night.
I had mixed feelings about being strong. It made me feel good to have people tell me that I was strong. And I am so glad that I was strong for my kids sakes - they were really unaware of my suffering which is what I wanted. But, it did bother me that when you are strong, others tend to just forget about it. I had a similar issue with my DH. I remember yelling at him telling me that he hasn't been there for me. I can still see his face - he was so mad, but he took a deep breath and left the house. He really was there for me in the beginning, but then even he went back to normal life after he figured out I wasn't incapacitated.
Christi - sorry about the mouth sores. I also had really bad throat sores. Nothing helped. I just had to live with it and they went away pretty quickly after chemo was over. I lost 10-15 lbs because of that. I ate a lot of popsicles as that felt good on my throat.
Have a great day!
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HI ladies - having a wonderful day at the lake. Still wish this summer would warm up though. It's nice, but it gets cold when the boat goes fast and at night.
I had mixed feelings about being strong. It made me feel good to have people tell me that I was strong. And I am so glad that I was strong for my kids sakes - they were really unaware of my suffering which is what I wanted. But, it did bother me that when you are strong, others tend to just forget about it. I had a similar issue with my DH. I remember yelling at him telling me that he hasn't been there for me. I can still see his face - he was so mad, but he took a deep breath and left the house. He really was there for me in the beginning, but then even he went back to normal life after he figured out I wasn't incapacitated.
Christi - sorry about the mouth sores. I also had really bad throat sores. Nothing helped. I just had to live with it and they went away pretty quickly after chemo was over. I lost 10-15 lbs because of that. I ate a lot of popsicles as that felt good on my throat.
Have a great day!
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Hey everyone... Sorry I havent written much lately but I've been busy trying to get stuff done before LAST tx on friday. I also had to attend a wake/funeral, as the mom from school lost her battle with lung/ brain mets. And as if that wasn't enough to handle. The 8th grade boy (Matt) is not responding to treatments, so now they are just trying to make him comfortable. CANCER SUCKS!
Christi... What kind of magic mouthwash did you get? I had a presciption for a mixture of lidocane, maalox, and benadryl. It took about 4 days to work the first time (they were really bad too) but I started to use it when I first felt them the next and it worked right away. If that's not what you have, ask doc about it.
Everyone have a great day and wish me luck tomorrow. I am so excited to be having last one tomorrow.
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Annette - Sounds like you're doing a good job of hanging in there and doing what needs to be done in an effort to put this all behind you! It's good news that the Pulmon Dr is not too concerned about the nodule. Fingers are crossed for you that the CT next week is JUST a nodule... the odds are IN your favor. Best wishes with the leg pain! I hope you get some relief soon!
elf - Hi - glad you had a nice time! MEN - how many times do we have to say - "TOLD YA SO!" lol
Jennifer - GOOD LUCK w/your PS appt. Hope it goes well!
Christi - I wish you weren't having so many probs... And... I totally understand how crappy you're feeling. I'm glad you only have 2 more... Try to keep looking ahead. As for the eyelashes...I think mine fell out after the 4th or 5th chemo (I had 8 tx's). Hang in there.
mamaq - I'm sorry that you are dealing with so much cancer lately! I agree - IT SUCKS! Yay - your last tx is tomorrow! Walk outta there and then jump and down and scream GOOD RIDENS! lol I did and it felt SO GOOD! lol lol lol I got a few strange looks from passerbys...but I could have cared less!
Wendrew - We've had very good luck with Dell. We have a Dell notebook and a Dell regular ol' hard-drive computer and screen.
whoopsie - Hi! How's Daniel's tx going. Hope you're doing well!
EVERYONE - Hi!
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Well...dh and I went for his 2nd opinion yesterday. That Dr DOES NOT think he should have the surgery until he has severe pain. This Dr is a neuro surgeon as opposed to the 1st Dr who is an Orthopedic surgeon. So... we are going for 3rd and last opinion, next week with another neuro surgeon. Based on his opinion, we'll make a decision. Fun, fun, fun! lol dh has a great attitude. He is so calm and mature about it all. Not at all a big baby like some men! lol And he NEVER complains! Whew...I am lucky! He's done lots of research and is just going with the flow!
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I am heading across the road to my friend's pool... hope you are all making the most of this day... we'll never have this day again!
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Hi gals,
It's a lovely day in central Illinois today! Laura, I loved your comment......we'll never have this day again! How very true and a good reminder to live each and every day to its fullest, even if it's just finding a good book and plopping in the lounge chair with a glass of ice tea!
Susan, I'm jealous. I'd love to be able to run into my son's house and babysit for a few hours when they needed me. There is so much that I'm missing by being 6 hours away. You are so lucky!
Annette, I'm glad you posted. I have been thinking about you and your rads! It sounds like all is going well there and as for the lung nodule, we'll keep our fingers and toes crossed that it's just something insignificant. I really do think that they would have had you somewhere real quick if they thought it was cancer related. Hope to see you for the August outing, which is the 20th. We need to get out the info to everyone but I've been down with a bad back and Wendy has been busy with her golfing charity events. Hang in there!
Buddy, glad to hear that you've been busy and doing well now that the chemo is done.
Christi, gosh darn it. I'm so sorry that you're having a tough time with the treatments and those darn mouth sores. I lucked out on that one so I can't give you any advice for them but I can offer some sympathy because I do understand how depressing the entire bc trip can be. Hang in there. It will end.
I enjoyed reading your different opinions about the "strong" comments. Everyone always kept telling me that I could get through it because I was strong. I'd worked full time, raised my son, and handled all the blows that life had to offer. I agree. I knew I could be strong when I had to be but when I got the cancer diagnosis, I got so tired of hearing that I was strong. For once in my life, I didn't want to be the strong one. I wanted somebody to take care of me for a change. In the long run, I guess it was good that I was strong, and perhaps stronger than I ever imagined.
MamaQ...you are so right! Cancer sucks! There seems to be so much of it. There's hardly a family that has not been touched by it and it's hitting younger people all the time. I have to believe that they will find that cure just like they did for polio, malaria, and the other diseases of the past. It can't come too soon!
Hey Connie, I'm with you. I want warmer weather. By golly, it's summer and I'm a summer person. I want some heat! LOL
Jennifer, I grew up on garden vegetables and there is nothing like them. I don't have many sunny spots to have a garden but this year I did plant a few tomato and green pepper plants. We've enjoyed the radishes already and the cucumbers and zuchini are just starting. I wish I had more room. You have the right idea!
Well, my back doesn't let me sit in one spot for long so I'm out of here. Hope everyone is having a good day.
Rita
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Here is the pictures from our vcay~
My DH favorite steam engine Daylight 4449 It came all the way from Portland, OR to joined the festival.. This engine pulled us from Owosso to the Alma, MI
We're in this cart.. (kids we'resaying nooo~~ to the camera at that time... haha)
Train Fans~!
We got to ride the town trolly~ at Alma, MI and see my new HAIR~ still long way to go but it's coming and they growing like crazy~!~!
My Boys~!~!
Nice hats guys~! Home Sweet home~!
Mamaq~ one more to go~ you're right, cancer sucks, it just sucks... hang in there~
Christi- half way there~ you can do it.. hang in there~ look I got my eyelashes back too..
My thoughts and prayers are with you ladies, everyday.. Love you ladies~!
Have a wonderful evening~!~!~!
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Both optimists and pessimists contribute to the society. The optimist invents the aeroplane, the pessimist the parachute. George Bernard Shaw0
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Just a quick hello! Elfsong...your pics did not come thru, it stated that photobucket moved/deleted them????
And.....a VERY HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY GINNY!!!!! I didn't check the August BD's until right now.....hope it was a happy one!
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I'm new to this site. On July 15th it was one year since my diagnosis. I had chemo and radiation. I just saw my plastic surgeon today and he thinks I am healed enough to begin reconstructive surgery! I'll start with an expander. I would love to connect with other women on this site. I live in Rolling Meadows. Do some of you get together regularly? I'm anxious to talk with others who have gone or are going through the same experience. Be well!
Peace - Sarah
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Welcome Sarah... I'm kinda a newbie myself but can definately say these women are wonderful. They've gotten me through some dark days. I can say that I had my expanders put in during surgery in April, so we can compare notes on that.
I know the others will be along soon or most likely in the morning.
Jo
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Morning All! 62 and VERY cloudy on the deck, rain approaching from the W and that does make me happy...grass is very crunchy!
Jo...last one today????? Yahooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!
Sarah....Welcome to our merry band! We are very supportive, quite a diverse group when it comes to dx and tx's, all age groups...and we are all a bit wacky, which does help. We do try and get together monthly, and usually at Maggiano's in Schaumberg which I think is quite close to you! It's usually been lunches but now we have switched to dinners every other time, at Pompeii, also in Schaumberg, on Higgins. The gals just had a get-together last Saturday tho. And of course! Please join us! We hate that you have to, but so glad you found us! These girls, each and every one of them, have made a huge impact on my life and made having cancer....dare I say it....much easier!
Laura....we usually buy HP's as I have never had a problem. Glad you've had no trouble but then my SIL has had nothing but trouble with theirs.....what I was actually asking was about the windows new operating system, Windows 7. Just wondering how that was....and I keep thinking about getting a Mac, but do I really want to spend that kind of money?????
Rita....remember when we were discussing shade loving plants and I bought 2 Summersweet bushes? Well....they were supposed to bloom in June, but are just doing so now....no doubt due to the cold summer maybe???? But the fragrance is sooooooo wonderful! Every time I step out on the deck I am enveloped! But now....my worry is that they are blooming so late....the bees!!!!! I haven't seen any yet tho. I will let you know how they look after the winter but I must say...I have terrible clay soil and they look wonderful! Hope your back is doing better....remember when we could do anything we wanted with no consequences???? Boy, those were the good ole' days!
Connie....I do remember you telling the story about your DH and yelling at him. I too screamed at my DH....but 2 years after the fact. And I got mad all over again while we were on vacation of all times, the last night we were there, watching sunset over the ocean! While I didn't scream, he said he knew that he had let me down, not because he meant to....but because I seemed just fine AND he was so terribly scared, and still is. I guess that anger will always be with me but I am also guessing that it's more anger at having gotten cancer than anything else. AND.....glad you are enjoying working up at the lake....maybe you could do that for 3 months every summer???? Think your boss would go for that??????
OK....time to scoot! Hope you all have a great Friday, even if it is a bit drippy! And like Laura said, we will never have this day back again so do something worthwhile, something you enjoy, hug someone, tell someone that they are loved AND appreciated. And maybe do something for someone who just might need a hand.......
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Do the thing that is next, saith the proverb
And a nobler shall yet succeed:
'Tis the motive exalts the action;
'Tis the doing, not the deed.
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Hey Wendy....be sure to keep me updated on the Summersweet bushes. Our landscaping project has shaped up pretty good but I still have room for a few more things. I left plenty of room between my groupings so I could add more or adapt next year when things have bloomed again. I must admit I've had fun with this and I love my new sidewalks that Dave put in using the jagged, puzzle-type stones.
Hi Sarah! Welcome to our little corner of bc.org. The ladies on this site are awesome and there's always somebody to "perk you up, lend an ear, or join you for some company." There are several wonderful gals in your area who will welcome you with open arms to thier monthly gatherings. I think you'll like it here. Why not think about joining us for the Susan G. Komen walk at Grants Park in late September? Laura gets a team together and I think I'll be coming up again this year to walk in it with you northern gals. Anyway, come and visit often!
Gotta run this morning. I have errands to do and clothes to get ready for the weekend. I hope everyone enjoyed the great weather yesterday. It's a little cloudy here today so I don't know if rain is on the way or not. If so, stay dry!
Rita
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Welll, the countdown begins. We leave in 6 days to South Carolina. It seems like we have so much to do and so little time to do it. My bil,sil and mil came on Monday and helped out alot and took a bunch of stuff we were getting rid of. My bil and his wife from SC come on Sunday to finish helping us and loading up the truck. They are both hard workers so we should be done in no time.
I did have a good birthday. I didn't feel good but it was still good. My husband got me a new wedding band set. It's really nice. Just suprised he bought me one. I didn't want him to spend that much money on me. I got a few necklaces and money from the others.
Well, I am off to run some errands. Talk to you all later.
Ginny
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Good morning:
Ginny, what a lovely gift from your husband.
Sarah, I live pretty close (northbrook). Wendy put it so well in that we have so many women here and each on a different "plan" so to speak. I personally did not have reconstruction, but many did. I am sure a lunch/dinner will be coming up soon. In the meantime, just pop on and let us know some things about yourself.
Christie.......oh I remember those mouth sores. As a matter of fact, that was one of the worse se's for me. I ate banana Popsicles. The cold helped and the banana had enough taste. I also put a straw way into my throat and tried to bypass the sores. I used BIOFENE mouthwash. I used a q-tip and dabbed each one. They were awful, but they didn't last long.
Do you ever have really weird dreams? I dreamed that I was back at college, dating some student, and hiding my age from him. Now how could I ever even think I could pull that off. I must be worried about the conference next week, although a lot of people my age attend.
Wendy and Rita, I looked up that bush as we need bushes for shady areas and came up with these great pictures (http://www.fatladysings.us/photos/cool_pics/flowers003.html). Our yard is clay too (miserable).
Tip: If any of you have time this weekend the Botanic Garden is having the kite flying festival which is fantastic. They have this synchronized kite/music show. I am not explaining it well, but the kites move to the rhythm of the music. There is also a bonsai festival and my friend's bonsai is one being featured. He has worked on this sucker for a number of years and it is state of the art. He is a teacher I have worked with him for years and he is as patient and nurturing with kids as he is with that bonsai.
Yes, Rita, I am lucky I have my two grandchildren near. The only problem is that I know I would be devastated if they moved away for employment or whatever. I have become so attached, as has my DH. We are, of course, taking them to the kite festival along with my DD and SIL. The one is only 6 months old and will sleep through it.
Hey, what is all this about backs? Good heavens, we have a number of people with back issues. I hope all are feeling better. If physical therapy is in the works, go to the doctor NOW. I went for my hip around 3 weeks ago and I have to wait until September for therapy as there are so many in need. My pain is doable (in my dream last night, I don't even recall having it
).Also, I need to straighten this out. MY DH maybe wasn't there for his mom with BC, but he was just a kid at the time. The times were also such that women were so alone! His dear mom had no support. Of course I never met her, but when I do walks (like I will with Laura) I do it in memory of his mom. My DH quietly appreciates that.
Take care,
Susan
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Thank you for your messages. I am so excited I found this site! I am a mother of 2. Gabe is 14 and on his way to high school. Kiara is 10 and will be in 5th grade. I have been married for 16 years. I am a bilingual (Spanish) teacher at an elementary school in Palatine. We have two dogs who have helped me through this journey more than I ever imagined. I'd love to join you all for lunch.
I've found that love and laughter...OK, and some tears, is what we all need to get through this!
I'm looking forward to getting to know you all better.
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Welcome Sarah - I have had TE's now since February and hopefully will soon have the exchange surgery. So, have you already had the mastectomy surgery? To me, that was the hardest part. I was very fortunate to get to skip chemo. It might have been worse than the surgery. I don't know. Glad you found our group. I think there is more than one teacher on this particular thread too.
Buddy - Hi there! Hope you are doing well and have all the doctor issues worked out. I haven't heard much lately and thought I would check in to see if things are going smoother. I had to take a dose of my own advice and find another PS. This particular doctor just wasn't working for me. Monday is my big day as I am seeing a new PS. I am hoping and praying he is wonderful. As far as the corn.....what I do is cut it off the cob, then cook it and freeze it. Some people blanch it and then cut it off the cob and freeze. Whatever is your preference.
Ginny - Wow that is so romantic. Your DH sounds like a real keeper. It was such a sweet thing to do. Now you both need to go on a second honeymoon. HAHA! (Maybe you can surprise him with reservations somewhere special.)
Susan - I am no dream analyst here but maybe the dream is reflective that you are in a new place in your life. It may represent you are turning over a new leaf and exploring new adventures. Which you are since you have now retired and starting some new things.
- Jennifer
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Ladies:
Correction on the Botanic Garden weekend event. The kite festival IS this weekend (http://www.chicagobotanic.org/calendar/kite.php) but the bonsai is the following weekend. The festivals are free but parking is pricey (I think $15.00 if you are not a member).
Susan
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Sarah- nice to meet you~! I am getting my one year mark on end of this month.. I also had chemo and radiation.. and also have 2kids (1year and 3year). I already have TE and I need to replace with the implants on sometime in November.. Are you still in Herceptin?? since you are Her2+ ,cuz I am until next January..
Wendyk13- I think I deleted the pictures after I posted on here, what was I thinking... dang~! ^^ don't worry I will keep posting again and again.. until it shows.. Arg~~~~
Jo- Congrats~! on no mores chemo~!~! I hope you are feeling ok and resting good at home..
Ginny- Belated Birthday~! What a great gift and how romantic~!!! maybe I should tell my dh, so I can get one too, haha... I love jewery~!! I know we haven't met but I wish you well and many more happy memories and god bless you and your family~!
OK.... I am posting pictures AGAIN and it better works this time..^^
Train Fans~
My Boys~!
Riding Trolley at Alma, MI (see my new hair and eye brows?? tanks goodness they came back)
My dh's favorite steam engine SP 4449 Daylight. It came all the way from Portland, OR to joined the festival and also it pulled us from Owosso, MI to Alma, MI (this engine was the reason we went to festival cuz my dh wanted to see in personfor the first time)
It was fun vacation~! It seems like a lot of us went to MI for a vacation and who knows we may we may passed by...
Have a great weekend ladies~!~!~!
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A very belated welcome Sarah. There are a few teachers here. Rita who started this marvelous thread is as well as her friend Mary Jane. Mary Jane generally only reads here.....posts on rare occasions. Then of course, Susan who just retired at the end of this school year. Hope you will come often.....we are somewhat of a rowdy bunch from time to time but loving and caring and always ready to hold you up if your feeling down, offer info when your confused and have a good time and laugh as often as possible. That is one of the best medicines you can find.
Been pretty busy since first of the week.....several more hours of picking up slack and making sure the house is as ready as it can be. Dh will be driving over to Lambert Airport in St. Louis right after work to pick up his son Eric. ( Eric is 44 ) and Denny's youngest. That is who we picked up the car for on Wednesday late. It's a beauty for sure.and Denny of course is driving it. Eric is very excited about it all. Too bad he can't stay past Saturday noon but he is a master elevator installer and technician and can't be gone any longer. It will be about a 14 hour drive back to Sioux Falls so even leaving at noon will be a bit rough.
Elfsong...your boys are little cuties that is for sure. I bet they really enjoyed the trains. You all looked like you were having a great time.
Well, hi to all.....I have to get back to work. I'll yak at you again soon.
Hugs,
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Hi Girls!
elf - Love the photos! You look GREAT! And your little ones...so adorable!
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Wednesday - we're having a mini-lunch bunch - if you're interested in joining us...PM me and I'll give you the details!
Sarah - WELCOME! Can you join us on Wednesday?
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