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  • illinoislady
    illinoislady Member Posts: 39,835
    edited December 2013

    One of the hardest lessons we have to learn in this life, and one that many persons never learn, is to see the divine, the celestial, the pure in the common, the near at hand--to see that heaven lies about us here in this world.

    John Burroughs

  • illinoislady
    illinoislady Member Posts: 39,835
    edited December 2013

    Thinking about all of you and hoping this is a wondrous year for all of you.

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    Peace and love,

    Jackie

  • tdbear
    tdbear Member Posts: 286
    edited December 2013

    MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ME!! Got my drain out and path was a "small contained" and 3 nodes clean!!

    Now MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!!! 

  • 2ns_Jenn
    2ns_Jenn Member Posts: 95
    edited December 2013

    Yeah tdbear - what a great present.

    Happy holidays to everyone!!

  • illinoislady
    illinoislady Member Posts: 39,835
    edited December 2013

    Big, big hugs TdBear.  One of the best Christmas presents you could ever get.  Enjoy today and always.

    Peace and love,

    Jackie

  • illinoislady
    illinoislady Member Posts: 39,835
    edited December 2013

    This is the message of Christmas: We are never alone.  Taylor Caldwell

  • camillegal
    camillegal Member Posts: 15,711
    edited December 2013

    I really like that one Jackie

    tdear that's the way we like it

  • lago
    lago Member Posts: 11,653
    edited December 2013

    Yay tdbear

  • MCbeach
    MCbeach Member Posts: 43
    edited December 2013

    Merry Christmas to you all!  And great news tdbear!

    Jackie-ThumbsUp to the "What is Christmas..."  I'm not sure where you find these sayings but they are really lovely.

    Have a great night all.

  • illinoislady
    illinoislady Member Posts: 39,835
    edited December 2013

    The word prosperity comes from the Latin root which literally translates
    “according to hope” or “to go forward hopefully.” Thus it is not so much
    a condition in life as it is an attitude toward life. The truly prosperous
    person is one who is experiencing what Jesus referred to as the life
    more abundant.  Prosperity is a way of living and thinking—not just
    money or things.  Poverty is a way of living and thinking—not just a lack of
    money or things.  Considered in the broadest sense, prosperity is “spiritual
    well-being.” This involves the whole experience of healing life, satisfying
    love, abiding peace and harmony … a whole creature in a whole universe.

    Eric Butterworth

  • illinoislady
    illinoislady Member Posts: 39,835
    edited December 2013

    Lovely day outside this morning although Jack Frost is dancing on everything outside.  It will warn nicely though and I know the day will be wonderful.  Yesterday was almost perfect -- as spending time with family is one of the best gifts and treasure on earth.  Had a lets just enjoy each other day.....not hours of cooking....baked ham and a potato casserole with some rolls.  I brought cranberry dishes and Millionaires Salad and we sat around the table and just talked -- nothing too shattering -- lots of old memories to share and re-discover, depending on the person whose turn it was to share.

    I hope you all had a wonderful time  -- making memories for each other. 

    Peace and love

    Jackie

  • C-squared
    C-squared Member Posts: 338
    edited December 2013

    Hi Ladies!  Thought I'd pop in to wish you all a Happy New Year!  I stop by on occasion to see how everyone is doing and I'm comforted to see that the IL Ladies are staying well!  

    Welcome to all the new-comers and of course sad that you have had to join this group.  However, you've come to a really good spot to receive validation from very knowledgeable, caring and understanding women!

    Daninayd~ I live in the northern suburbs and had my chemo treatments (NSO - Dr. Slivnick) and surgeries at Condell (PS - Dr. Tijunelis).  Please send me a PM if you're interested in hooking up some time.  I'm out of town right now but will be back for the new year.  I'm off work until the 5th so my schedule is VERY flexible.

    Happiness, Health & Hugs to all!!!

    Happy 

  • illinoislady
    illinoislady Member Posts: 39,835
    edited December 2013

    What a beautiful morning.  The sun is out very bright and will be there all day.  Well, not hard to guess....we are going to warm up ( feeling like summer almost again ).  On the one hand, it is nice, but very odd that we keep going back and forth and not by small amts.  It is either quite warm by winter standards, or bitterly cold.  Guess we don't know at any time for sure what we will have.

    Hope you all have a wonderful day as well.

    Peace and love,

    Jackie

  • Daninayd
    Daninayd Member Posts: 21
    edited December 2013

    to C-squared.

    I am so happy that i found someone that is close to me. I did have all of my tests and scans at Condell. However, my surgeries were done in Chicago. I will be off until Jan 2nd. I will pm you to set a time. I would love to meet you. Happy holidays.

  • aviva5675
    aviva5675 Member Posts: 836
    edited December 2013

    Anyone mildly interested in a lunch/coffee get together somewhere, sometime?  Im in Algonquin (nw suburbs) but dont mind travelling... next weekend is good, late afternoons during the week, Im open to suggestions... might be fun to put faces to names!

  • illinoislady
    illinoislady Member Posts: 39,835
    edited December 2013

    Life is made up of a series of challenges designed to bring us
    to fullness of growth.  Meeting them with hope in the future
    is the real test of the spiritual person.

    Joan Chittister

  • illinoislady
    illinoislady Member Posts: 39,835
    edited December 2013

    Although
    many of us probably didn't get a thorough education in the value of a positive
    attitude, we can teach ourselves.  Simply by making a decision to look
    for the good, happy, and beautiful in all things and all people, you will have
    completed the first and most important step in learning to accentuate the
    positive.
    Sue Patton Thoele

  • illinoislady
    illinoislady Member Posts: 39,835
    edited December 2013

    This one a bit of a surprise to me, but rang so true the minute I read it:

    "As I learned to accept myself, I began to relate to people on a deeper
    level and saw that everyone comes with their own pains and struggles. I learned
    to appreciate them for their flaws as much as their strengths, which in turn
    helped me to accept myself more." 

    -- Amyra Mah 

  • momto7
    momto7 Member Posts: 114
    edited December 2013

    Hi ladies just popped in to wish every one a Happy New year!  I hope your Christmas has been a good one. I have been working a lot and decided to take a long weekend  off . Aviva I wish I was closer I wold love to go for lunch  or coffee. 

    My younger sister is going in for a bmx in January  I am hoping and praying all goes well for her she is in Joliet .

    Hope you ladies have  a great New Year Happy

  • aviva5675
    aviva5675 Member Posts: 836
    edited December 2013

    momto- next time I visit my kid in Urbana!

  • ritajean
    ritajean Member Posts: 4,042
    edited December 2013

    YEA tdbear!!!!!  Wonderful news!  Merrry Christmas to you and a Happy New Year.  You couldn't have received a better present!

    c-squared....So GLAD to see a post from you!  Hope all is going well!  Come back more often.   I miss you!

    Happy New Year to all the Illinois ladies.  I wish each of you a wonderful 2014...filled with health and happiness. If you are currently in treatment, things will get better!  If you are done with treatment, go right on with the rest of your life and enjoy each day.  Hugs to all of you!

  • C-squared
    C-squared Member Posts: 338
    edited December 2013

    Aviva~ please join Daninayd & I (c-squared)  I think we're going to try for sometime this week (after NY's).  I'm sure we could find some place between Libertyville and Algonquin to meet!  (Lakewood, Wauconda, Lake Barrington, Lake Zurich, Deer Park???)  Any suggestions?

    RitaJean~ I miss you too!!  

    Happy New Year to all!!!


  • blackjack
    blackjack Member Posts: 771
    edited December 2013

    Good Morning Illinois Ladies,

    Just wanted to stop by and wish each and everyone a healthy and happy New Year. May 2014 bring you peace and happiness as you travel through life. I have not posted in a very long time but I do read often and miss each and everyone of you. Remember to be kind to yourself and love those around you. I am sure Jackie will have a beautiful quote to start the New Year out.

    Looking forward to healthy 2014...ring in the New Year with all the fun and laughter. Enjoy your life!!

    Remember to be healthy...be happy .

    Hugs to you all...SillyHeart

    BlackJack


  • illinoislady
    illinoislady Member Posts: 39,835
    edited December 2013

    Its two today, but I will have a nice one tomorrow.  Happy New Yrs. Eve.  Be safe and well.

    Saying thank you is more than good manners. It is good spirituality.

    --Alfred Painter

    God gave you a gift of 86,400 seconds today. Have
    you used one to say "thank you?"
    --William A. Ward

  • aviva5675
    aviva5675 Member Posts: 836
    edited December 2013

    any of those places are good... Panera in deer park? I think there is one. I'm off work this week Fri, Sat, sun, so am open... Keep all of us posted!

  • ritajean
    ritajean Member Posts: 4,042
    edited December 2013

    HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL MY ILLINOIS BC SISTERS!  May 2014 be good to all of us!

  • mjsgumbas
    mjsgumbas Member Posts: 323
    edited January 2014

    Happy & HEALTHY New Year to all the IL ladies!! Cheers!

  • illinoislady
    illinoislady Member Posts: 39,835
    edited January 2014

    The New Year is almost here.  I hope each of you have a New Year that is as special as you are.  Much love and care and may the Universe hold you in its care always.

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    Blessings,

    Jackie

  • blackjack
    blackjack Member Posts: 771
    edited January 2014

    HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL THE ILLINOIS LADIES.

    May you all be blessed with good health and happiness in 2014.

    BLACKJACK