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Snowing out right now. Not going to accumulate they say. I really fell in love with this quote the minute I saw it....I just happened to be reading a Brian Weiss book "Messages From the Masters" as I am slowly trying to get back into some of my favorite studies, and it was the first one I saw when I got into all my quote sources that come daily.
Lots of details today, but hopefully will catch all those up by tomorrow. The new dog pen is working fine -- now that we figured out how our one dog was escaping.
Hope everyone is doing well. Hope too that you can have a nice Saturday in spite of the weather. We are all so fortunate to have warm homes, loving families,and can wish for love, peace, harmony and a vibrant smooth and soothing energy to fill our soul right up to the top. -- then give it all away to whomever you meet today. You won't and can't diminish it in yourself, but sure can help pass along some to those who may not have enough right now. Such a great time to do it.
I'll be checking back later in the day. Love to all.
Jackie
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Good morning gals!
We had a lovely time last night at our Christmas Party for the golf group....lots of good food, drinks, snackies and gifts. I must admit I cheated. I had a couple of glasses of white wine and it tasted so good and a piece of birthday cake as one of the men in the group had a December birthday! YUM!!! I'm convinced that this is the season to cheat a little!
This afternoon we're going to see the movie Blind Side with another couple. Then we're coming back to our house for pizza and a game or two of cards. It should be a pleasant day!
Christmas with Dave's family is tomorrow in Springfield so he still has a few last minute things to pick up today, too and we're heading out in a few minutes to run those errands. We have a dusting of snow but no major accumulation which is just fine with me! Some relatives of our friends were coming from Carol Stream last night and said the roads were really treacherous in that area so I hope you Chicago area girls didn't get hit too hard with that nasty stuff!
Everyone enjoy the day and this hectic season! Stay warm and travel safely if you have to be out and about.
Rita
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Hope your weather up north is ok. Didn't catch much of the forcast this a.m. as we got up late 7:30 a.m. That hasn't happened in ages and ages....felt good, but guess one reason we try to do better is you do miss out on some things. No more snow falling here for some time -- glad about that....it's a bit bitter out there though.
Hope you stay safe and warm. I'm going to feed kitties. See you all later.
Jackie
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Morning! A a very happy birthday to Carol, somewhat belated! Saw on FB that you went to see Barry...I still love him! And that does not make either one of us nerds!
Count me in as one who rarely answers my cell when driving, let alone make any calls. However, I do play with the audio system and with the GPS so......and truthfully I probably take my eyes off the road more than I should to read what track is coming next as my stereo system shows the names....should really stop that as well.
Jackie...we did get snow, maybe about 1.5 inches or so....nothing horrible. DH and I woke up later than usual this am too....it was 6:40 which is very late for me...I was up and bright-eyed/bushy-tailed at 3am but thankfully my milk trick worked and I went back to sleep.
Rita....I too cheated last night and had a glass of chianti with my pizza..but I have to say I really did not enjoy it...kept thinking about what it might be doing to me...and isn't that silly! It might have been tho that the chianti was pretty bad! Had lemon zinger tea when I got home and that was so much better tasting!
Gotta scoot as DH wants to go to Woodfield....I personally think he is out of his mind. And we should have left hours ago...I am going to try and talk him out of that and into Geneva...lots of cute little shops and it will be a wonderful walk thru a very pretty town. Found a new restaurant that he wants to take me to...on the Schaumburg airport grounds and you can watch all the private jets take off! DH says it was great...
Have a wonderful Sunday everyone...hope you all are doing well...
Juliette....thinking about you....
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Friend, do it this way - that is,
whatever you do in life,
do the very best you can
with both your heart and mind.
And if you do it that way,
the Power Of The Universe
will come to your assistance,
if your heart and mind are in Unity.
When one sits in the Hoop Of The People,
one must be responsible because
All of Creation is related.
And the hurt of one is the hurt of all.
And the honor of one is the honor of all.
And whatever we do affects everything in the universe.
If you do it that way - that is,
if you truly join your heart and mind
as One - whatever you ask for,
that's the Way It's Going To Be.
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"Don't wish it were easier, wish you were better. Don't wish
for fewer problems, wish for more skills. Don't wish for less
challenges, wish for more wisdom."
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This is just a beautiful morning. You girls sure get up early on a Sunday! Wendy, I have not been to Geneva in so long. I would love to go there. Also Wendy and other people who love "vintage" films. Last night we saw Lonely are the Brave with Kirk Douglas. OMG, what a magnificent movie. You are right, Wendy. The Cable "free" movies no longer has the vintage films free. Now you have to pay for the good old films.
DH and I are going to the play The Christmas Carol this afternoon. This is amazing. I am almost sure there is a Bears game today and he actually said he would do thisplay. They must be bad. Maybe I am wrong and there is not a game.
Have a great day!
Susan
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Hello~ ldaies~! It's been a while since I posted but I've been reading..
I've been little bit busy hanging out with my MIL with the kids.. I love having her with us and she is awesome MIL you can ever have, lucky me~!
We celebrated Evan's b-day on 5th, even though he was borned in 11th because his grandma had to go back to Vegas before his b-day.. Evan had great time picking on icing off the cake and opening up the gifts.. We ordered his cake at the local bakery and they did fantastic job... it was best b-day cake I've ever seen.. We even went to the Field Museum to see the Dinosaurs.. Dean had such good time and didn't want to leave.. Then when grandma had to leave, omg, they cried so hard at the airport, calling grandma~ it was heart braking.. I cried too 
BusterMom- I am so sorry to hear that you have to deal with it again, hang in there and as you know we are here for you,
sending you big hug~
I still sing for my kids and every night when they are going to bed, they say, "I am mommy's Sunshine and daddy's choo choo buddy, night night~" how cute is that..
I wish everybody Happy Holiday~!~!
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Beyond crazy week or so and reading all here is truly overwhelming.
Juliet.. Just know we are all here for you and know that each day is impt to live it and do all we can to stay in the moment. Do not be fear based as it does make a difference and have a good friend to be there in person, who ever that is to you. Hugs bein sent . ALL of this is hard on all of us as we anyone of us could be in this place as you at anytime. We can only life our lives and do the best we can. i just wish we did not have to go thru so much ,yet we are blessed to have all that we do have and the right Dr;s to help us thru this.. you can be sure they will be ALL over this and will not fool around with this.
Tomm is my first follow up appt with my Oncologist at Rush.. 6 mo post chemo.I am feeling alot of emotions at the moment and best to write when it I am in a better place. Just had to stop in and say hello to all!!!
Do stay sane this week with all the holiday planning etc. BTW..i do not drink soy or booze of any sort.. if there is a survey goin on here..lol.
Good night and hugs to all,
Donna
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Morning...quick drive-by...am meeting my friend at the health club in 15 minutes.
Donna - Good luck at your appt. I can't believe it's been 6 months! It will most likely be "routine" and uneventlful. I like my Onc alot, but he wanted me to come every 3 months - which was fine with me, so going to the appts became very routine right from the start. Blood work and physical exam and then out the door.
EJ - Should we not call you elf anymore? lol Lots going on for you. That's great!
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Gotta run...have a nice day.
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If you want to test your memory, try to recall what you were worrying about one year ago today. ~E. Joseph Cossman0
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Sorry everyone....I got the dreaded marks again today so had to delete and start over. Can you believe it is almost THE BIG DAY. Not sure what we are doing, but I so enjoyed going to the X-mas matinee last year that I'm already edging toward doing it again. We don't have more than just a minor dusting here and there of snow, but it is really chilly out. As long as we don't get a lot of wind ( and we normally don't ) it will be ok.
Donna, I am thinking about you today and sending lots of strong healthy vibes your way. You have come a long way and have been a real fighter through everything.
Thinking about you today Mary Jane.
Blessings to all.
Jackie
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OK.... back from the Big bad 6 month appt!!!Had a list of questions and was ready to debate anything on it and did not have to!!Hmmm. MET with the Physician AIDE and reviewed alot!, Number one, my joint pain is a rare side affect from chemo for some.. it is a arthritic syndrome and not able to diagnois. BUT because I never suffered from joint pain of any kind prior to chemo or cancer..she put me on Naproxen twice a day. This is an anti-inflammatory non steroid med. So this should eventually improve once i heal more.
She cannot help me with the sleep issues... so that has improved but then last night it occurred where i was up for a good hour. had milk and read. etc. She is concerned on my feeling so decrepid and talked on me using a vaginall estrogen..down the road., since intercourse is impossible., Vagiferm is what she could have on in 30days but .I have a over counter cream, Replense and did not use it enough and if that does not improve in 30 days then we will do the Vagifrem- estrogen cream that is so miminal!
The shocker for me was, not shutting me down on using bio-identical hormones!!!I used this for years and was mostly progestorone based and did so much good for me and felt the balance! She told me, it is my body and my life and if i feel quality is most impt and it worked. BUT to wait another 6 mos if ican as she feels i have not healed enough from chemo!
That is it and feel some home. Being triple negative and knowing or hearing her say my cancer was not caused by estrogen just gave me some hope and yet I want to locate a good DR who knows about Bio-identical Hormones and go from there.
Being downtown was fun and very festive. Ate a Italian village and went to the German Village on Dearborn and some quick stops including Nordstrom Rack..was too busy to check out!!!!!
HOPE ALL are ok with appts and Juliet....sending cyber hugs and good thoughts.
Thanks for listening..
Donna
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Donna - So glad it went well! I went to my Au Naturale Dr today...I PM'd you with some info.
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Great news on the check-up, Donna! YEA!!!!
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HI Girls...just stopping by for a quick hi to all. School is finally out for winter break yeah for me. Now it is time to play catch up before the big xmas day. I was in Iowa this past weekend for my dd college graduation. It was short and sweet. She looked sooo happy that it is all over. Now moving her home was another story. We left Sunday in a snow storm that was starting out there.
Traffic was soooo slow and at some points stopped dead for 40 mins. No fun as I just wanted to get home. Today was shopping day..still not done. So I am off tomorrow night as the stores will be open late.
Donna..good news on your ck up.
Jackie...doing anything special for xmas. I love the idea of watching movies all day in my jammies. I just may do that this year. thanks.
Rita..how was all your xmas parties. fun, fun, fun, Time to enjoy life. yeah. On the subject of drinks I think moderation is the key to all things incl food, soy, and exercising. happy holidays
Juliet..how are you doing.Any news on tx plans. Keep us posted. Hugs to you.
Wendy....new do tomorrow then lunch for dh big day. Have fun!!!!
Laura...how was your natural md appt. good things coming your way. do share with us.
I hope everyone is having a great evening. Off to wrap gifts...hugs to all
Remember to be healthy..be happy..enjoy
BJ
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bj - Congrats to you and dd! I'm glad you made it home safely. The Au Naturale Doc appt went fine. I'll fill you in next time we talk.
Bath, jammies, tea, book/TV & bed (in that order) is in my very near future! lol
Hope you're all hunkered down for the night! lol
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Hello Ladies!
Everything went well with the port placement, just a little sore there but that should go away by the weekend, hopefully. Also had mt first chemo treatment today. Felt just fine when I left the hospital but about an hour after I got home. I got real tired all of a sudden and my stomach got squeezy, so I took my meds and got a nap. Was even able to eat a light dinner before I went to sleep, which really surprised me.
Tomorrow I go get my shot then I don't have to go back until Jan 4th. (WooHoo!)
Hubby keeps taking my temp and checking on me every 30 mins or so. Almost to the point I feel like I'm back in the hospital again... but I know he means well so I haven't bit his head off yet for waking me non stop. Although he has got the "LOOK" a few times tonight.
Hope all is well...
Marilyn aka Buffy
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This pink ribbon I wear isn't just any pin,
It isn't an accessory, or a fashion trend.
It's hope, it's faith, it's the belief in me.
That by Gods' mighty hand I will beat this disease.
It says I'm not a quiter, I won't give up and surrender to,
This monster that is raging, trying to tear my body in two.
It says I'm a fighter, this battle, I'll win,
It may as well surrender, never show its' head again.
This pink ribbon I wear, stands for my heart that still beats,
For the life I still have, for Gods' grace that covers me,
It stands for the strength that I never thought I had,
And for the joy that appears when I think I'll stay sad.
It represents my dreams that still can come true,
My life that isn't over, that can begin anew.
It means I am a survivor not just of a disease,
But even the me that almost didn't believe.
This pink ribbon I wear is so much more you see,
It means I'm strong, though my body is weak,
It stands for so much more than I can describe,
But most of all, it says,"I will survive".
By; Tina Haynes
To My Hero&Sister In Law
Marilyn ThilgesMy sister-in-law wrote this for me and it meant so much to me that I thought I would share it with you ladies as well.
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Marilyn...thank you for sharing such a lovely poem. Your sil but a lot of thought into this poem for you and yes it is all about hope and survival. Hope you are feeling better soon. Wishing you and your family a wonderful and happy holiday.
Remember to be healthy....be happy.
BJ
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Buffy....what a nice poem that your SIL wrote! Thanks so much for sharing. It really says it all, doesn't it?
I'm off to clean out the refrigerator so I can get all the "makings" for Christmas dinner to fit in it! Then I'm off to shop for those "makings" before this next storm moves in!
Hugs to all of you during this busy season!
Rita
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What a nice poem.Thanks for posting it.
I am on edge today. After an abnormal CT scan last week, had to go for a PET scan yesterday. Now I am waiting for results.(ahh, the waiting...we've all been thre before) Onc said she would call either way, good or bad. Seems I have a Lymph node that is larger than it was on previous CT scan back in May. So, if this node turns out "hot" then I will need a biopsy to confirm malignancy and then rads. Just when ya think that you are back in the driver's seat because you survived chemo, something like this comes along to rattle your nerves.
Now for the nice news. My DH is in Jacksonville, FL and will be leaving this afternoon with NavySon and heading NORTH! They are driving and should be home tomorrow in time for dinner! I can't wait! WoHoo! Gives me something good to concentrate on.
Navy
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Mornng all....quietly snowing here...DH shoveled but I am guessing maybe about 3" on the ground.
Navy....yep, the waiting just sucks. BUT.....I bet you are so excited! NavySon is coming home! Thank him for me, for what he is doing for our country! I really do appreciate it!
Buffy.....I do remember DH just staring at me after the first chemo. It was driving me nuts so I did one of those silly fake-faints and slowly slid down to the floor and just laid there. He finally got it and walked out to the kitchen and nudged me with his foot and asked what was for dinner....I guess they think we are going to blow up or something....
Donna....hopefully you can get a better handle on all your chemo-related problems. The one I still have is chemo-brain. I lose words...I know what I want to say, just can't get the word out and I was never like that before chemo. Still have trouble with crossword puzzles too...I really hate this se...I feel stupid! But since it has been 2.5 years and is not getting better, I guess that is that. Not getting worse tho....
BJ....yep...off to the hair gal soon...no new do, just covering up those....ahem....white roots! Congrats to DD!
Off to get showered up.....hopefully they will plow soon as our street looks very pretty, but very slippery. Guess today would NOT be a good day to take the Z out!
AND....Happy Birthday to DH!!!!!! I made him a special breakfast, he got all his 10 little presents leading up to the big day and I gave him one of those little video cameras that just attach to your laptop...he's VERY excited! Don't know what we are doing the rest of the day but it will be nice to spend it with my best buddy (if we don't kill each other....too much togetherness when he's off school....and yes you all do know exactly what I mean!) LOL
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Buffy - The ups and downs and ups of it all...it's great after today, you won't have to go there until NEXT YEAR! That poem is great...good to know you're surrounded by those who love you.
NAVY - Keep us posted...I'm sorry you have to deal with it all. Prayers that your loved ones have a safe trip home. Hope you can put worry aside this week.
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Well it sure is pretty out there! But I'd still rather be in MX! dh is heading out to snow blow...want to make him some hot coffee for when he's done. Have a safe and happy day.
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Buffy...what a great sister-in-law you have. How special to have her good wishes and highest hopes for you put on paper so you always have it near. Glad you did well with your chemo session. Getting up to the 'first' one is usually the cliff hanger and then you realize ( at least for most ) that it wasn't anything like the "high drama" you thought might take place. Your Dh is too funny but better that than totally ho-humming it, right?
NavyMom -- hope the PET scan goes ok and that you get an all clear. Glad you are "getting" company soon which will help reduce some anxiety.
Rita,,,,,I think my fridge is due for a good cleaning ( a chore I love to hate by the way ) so that I can make a small meal for Dh and I for X-mas and then I think we will be off again this year to a X-mas matinee at the local movie parlor. We did this last year and enjoyed it so much -- such a stress free day for us.
Bj...I know you wanted and needed to be home but at least you were stuck in traffic with someone you really, really liked. Glad you make it safe and sound. After 12 years here back home out of L.A. freeway traffic I get a huge case of nerves just going across the bridge into St. Louis, Mo.
I still do cross-words, but not for chemo-brain. I'm afraid my brain needed help long before -- the bad thyroid ( transitory amnesia ) is what got me started on crosswords and I don't get better or worse either. Nice to have a "reason" though.
Hope you all have a great day...It's overcast here -- hello, chance of thundershowers. Very un-Christmassy like, but I think it's the 3rd. year in a row we have had it happen. It more than likely will turn into snow in time for X-mas Day. I'm off work for two weeks....I'd rather work. No work - no paycheck -- just when you need it most. Sigh !!! Oh well....rest and relaxation -- a renewal and good start on the coming up fairly quickly now year. I'll be checking back later.
Hugs, Jackie
p.s. I'm showing my age....who calls it a movie parlor anymore. Sorry...I'm just going to keep pretending I'm 32.
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I love Shirley McClaine:
I think of life itself now as a wonderful play that I've written for myself, and so my purpose is to have the utmost fun playing my part. ~Shirley MacLaine
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NavyMom...We all understand that edgy feeling and the waiting routine. Hang in there and concentrate on all the things you're going to do when your hubby gets home with your son! Let us know as soon as you get any news. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
The refrigerator is clean and I'm taking a break before heading out to town. I've had that edgy feeeling, too today and that's probably why I'm trying to keep busy. I got a call last night that my father was hospitalized in TN after having a spell where he couldn't breathe. They did bloodwork and a CAT scan on his head and all appeared well. His voice was very hoarse so they are having a neurologist check him over today. I spoke with him on the phone this morning and he appears to have weathered the storm this time. They are suggesting that it probably was a mini-stroke. Then today was my mother's birthday. Gosh I still miss her but I guess that's good because it reminds me that she played a very important role in my life!
So, it's onward amd upward today. It will take an hour to haul in all the groceries once I get home with them! LOL
I hope everybody is having a good day!
Rita
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Hi ladies -
Navymom - so sorry you are going through this worry. You are in my thoughts for good news.
Rita - sorry about your father. Glad he is doing better.
Buffy - nice poem - what a great SIL. Hope you are doing ok. I remember feeling so anxious that first chemo not knowing what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised to feel pretty good that first day. It hit a couple days later, but as long as I took the anti nausea meds, I was ok.
Glad you had a good check up Donna. Sorry about the continued sleep problems.
Congrats to your daughter BJ! She must be excited to be done!
It sure is pretty outside! No problems getting to work today as there are so many people off. Otherwise it would have probably been a 2 hour drive.
Thinking of you still Juliet! Let us know what you find out.
Have a great day everyone!
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GOOD NEWS!!!!!
I just heard from the Onc. My PET scan was fine. The lymph node showed a 1.5 and as long as it is below a 2.5 it is considered benign. I am not sure of the lingo as far as the PET is concerned but she said to see her in a few months.
Thanks for your support and prayers. Geesh, what a ride.
Navy
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