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Kat, I am still praying for your DD and for you. You are a strong woman. Even tho right now, you may not think so. We love you.
I came home from a bit of shopping with my DD and GD to find my husband in the driveway with the snowblower. The dogs were racing around trying to catch the snow, ears perked up, TAILS held high, barking and basically making asses of themselves. Then one ran into the road and that ended happy time for them! I yelled 'into the house ' and they raced for the door. So of course, I had to give treats. Not sure what message I'm sending. Lol
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You are correct CCFW! I am Kathy, aka Kat, Katwinka, and many names on the drinking thread! I am thankful that we don't have snow to shovel, please be careful, it is SO heavy and can be so hard on you. Hope your muscles will not cause you pain after all that work! I could tell you many tales of all the snow we had when I lived in Michigan City, IN for only 4 yrs...quite a change from Hawaii! My youngest was less than a month old, when the "Blizzard of 1978" occured...I never want to have to deal with that much snow again! I am sure there have been worse storms since then.
Red, you have been MIA on the drinking thread, is everything ok? I am trying to get a few things done before my DD sees the rads dr and onco, on Thursday. After that, I may be MIA for awhile, as I will prolly be down in the dumps again.
OOPS does my word count? Just realized I just changed the order of the letters and did NOT change a letter.....0 -
Wahine, praying all goes well with DD! Even (especially) if you're down in the dumps, please come back so we can send hugs and love!
I know in the past, we were taking the same 5-letter words but rearranged as this was a different word. Since I haven't seen the owner of this thread on here since I started, maybe we can start with a clean slate make that acceptable? If not, I need a new word! We'll see how long this lasts!0 -
Very nicely done 2nd time!
Kat, I just don't feel very funny right now that's all. Had reread my last two posts on the drinking thread and realized it was mostly about me, me, me and was depressing as hell. I'll come back, I just need to find my happy again. Say hi for me, if you will. Still praying for your DD. How's Molly?
Everybody has been talking about the snow up here too. We got lots bit we're kinda used to it. I feel worse for people in states where it never snows. Their whole city comes to a halt. Car accidents everywhere. I wonder if they have more accidents than we, with a foot of snow, do. Has anyone seen any STATS on this?
Well, got to work tomorrow so I'm off to bed. Night all.
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Red, In our state, it doesn't snow much, so it is wise to stay at home and not be on the roads. We don't have enough snow removal equipment, as it would not be feasible, AND we often get ice, which is dangerous. They usually close schools, etc., to try to keep people off the roads. Glad we had some in Iceland though, as it IS so pretty! Hope you are enjoying your snow. In a few days, we will have 65 degree temps....yippeeeeee! And you don't need to be happy to post on the drinking thread, a lot of times we only post about "me,me,me", because we need to vent, and there is a lot of support there. I love how everyone cares so much! When I am toooo down though, I don't post because I don't have any desire to. Just can't seem to write when things are too overwhelming. And I am afraid it will get that way again, later this week, so I am posting now while I feel like it! I'll try to remember to say "hi" from you, but you still should go back there, ok? Thanks for remembering my Molly....she seems more like her normal self now, so its harder keeping her confined. Its a long haul to keep her isolated till the end of Jan, with another big injection the end of this month (like the one she reacted badly to).
Maddy, Thanks for the sweet words and prayers! OK, that would be good if we feel we can just switch the letters around sometimes if we can't think of a word by changing a letter. Hope things are going better for you....I meant to comment when you wrote about your mom earlier, but my posts have been so long that I didn't get around to that. I hope things settle down, as I know you have been pretty overwhelmed lately . My parents arrive back here in the morning, and I am hoping they can still do a lot for themselves, as I have had too much on my plate too.
Did the cabinets arrive, Curve???
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yes, the cabinets were delivered on schedule Thursday and tomorrow the contractor is supposed to come and start installing them. I also found a sink I like. It's discontinued but I found someone on Craigslist who has one for sale nearby. They changed their mind after buying it and used a different sink for their project. So contractor and I will go check it out and pick it up tomorrow I hope. Also I ordered a washer and dryer online last night. I will be so glad when I no longer need to drive 80 miles to my mom's just to do the laundry. It will be such a relief to get this remodel over and done with. It has taken sooooo much longer than I expected it to.
Western Washington also has "equipment issues"—it doesn't snow enough (quantity or frequency) here to make it worthwhile to keep real snowplows on hand, but then when it does snow it's hard to clear the roads. Many people here, myself among them, came to Washington from California or other warm places and never really learned how to drive in the snow. Also, I have heard from people who come from other parts of the country that the snow is actually slicker here than elsewhere. I think that's because it doesn't get as cold or stay as cold here as, say Wisconsin, so often the snow is only half-frozen, with results that can easily be imagined. In fact it will sometimes snow here when temperatures are just above freezing. Often, the day after the snow it gets warm enough to partly melt the snow, and then it freezes again the next night. The result is a layer of ice all over everything, and this cycle of partial melting and freezing can go on for several days until the real thaw or a rainstorm comes and melts the snow completely. As if that wasn't enough, there are steep hills all over the place, and again it isn't hard to guess what happens next!
Maybe we can all cheer each other up. The last few days I have felt mopey and weepy and can't put my finger on any particular reason why. Usually when I get upset or depressed I have some idea of the cause. Maybe it is because I was kept inside all last week by freezing weather, or because my back has been bothering me, or because of not sleeping well the last few nights, or is it chemo fatigue and I just feel weepy from sheer tiredness? That used to happen last year during my previous chemo, but I don't feel as tired now as I did then, it's more as if I feel tired because I'm down, rather than feeling down because I'm tired. I'm starting to wonder if chemo can cause emotional blahs like it can cause other side effects...I don't mean being depressed about chemo, but can the drug itself actually unbalance your brain chemistry? I hope not because then I would have to consider taking an antidepressant and I really don't want to go there. I have watched some DVDs that usually gives me a lift, but they haven't this time. Maybe it will help if I find a funny audiobook to listen to in bed, to fill my mind with happy thoughts even as I sleep. Can't hurt anyway.
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YES, good idea Curve....we really can try to cheer each other up. Even though this is a "word game" thread, we have all gotten to know each other, and it is good to be able to vent. We are all here because cancer has come into our lives, so support is crucial! When my mom lived in Tacoma for a few years, she would get very depressed in the winter months. She lived most of her life in Hawaii, moved to AL when she was in her late 50's (with my stepdad), and both of those states have mostly sunny days. Tacoma was very overcast during winter, not as many sunny days. Is it that way in your part of WA, also? That could contribute to being down. Plus, I have heard others talk about "chemo brain" and having issues while going through chemo, and for awhile afterwards. I take wellbutrin, it doesn't seem to have many SE's, and it "takes the edge off" a bit. In case you do consider an anti'd, that is. GLAD the cabinets arrrived, and will be in soon, and hope that sink turns out to be what you want, too! Oh my, when you are finished, your laundry carts will just have to go to your own washer and dryer!!! That WILL be much nicer than having to drive so far to do your laundry. I imagine your mom will miss those visits, though. My parents arrive this morning, so I got up early too, need to get going so I am ready in time to pick them up! (In case anyone is wondering, my parents were divorced for over 40 yrs and married to others during that time. They were widowed within a yr of ea other, so got back together, and remarried each other over 10 yrs ago. This time it is working out! They would have been married for 72 yrs last month....were on their honeymoon on the side of Oahu that was bombed before Pearl Harbor was bombed.).0 -
Wahine, what a great story! I think the idea of cheering each other on. I wouldn't want to scare any one with my tales of woe lately.
I am running late - need to get ready for a doctor appt (an hour away in traffic). Will do a better job later. Having thinking problems so it's been difficult to come up with the next word and then work it into a story. Today the next word was easy, but having brain/thinking probes lately.
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Well, we can scare each other with our tales of woe, but thank GOD there are no bears on this thread! ( I know I could have found a better word, but my brain has been overused lately). My parents got here safely....hope they can rest all day. My dad doesn't know about my DD and the cancer...I have told my mom on the phone, but she forgets seconds later, so I am sure she did not tell him. I told her again in the car, but of course they are so tired after that 10 hr flt to Atlanta, then waiting 2 hrs, then the quick flt here.
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@wahine, there were bears on the thread back toward the end of the summer, remember? Fortunately they were only make-believe bears, and anyway they are probably all hibernating in their imaginary dens by now.
I'm glad to hear your parents arrived OK. It must be hard to deal with your mom's forgetfulness. My mom is 87 and still pretty sharp mentally, but I noticed when we were living together that she sometimes forgets things too. It takes her longer than a few seconds though, and truth be told I do the same thing myself. My middle aunt, who will be 90 next month, was here for Thanksgiving and she has slipped a little bit too. Maybe after nine decades of constant use, the brain just wears out.0 -
just checking in, so glad your parents arrived safely Wahine! Curve, I so relate. I swear if I don't post now, my brain can't keep up! Busy day already, details later. Taking advantage of beautiful weather to go mow the front lawn.BBL!0 -
LOL, oh yeah Curve, I forgot we had bears here earlier this year! That was fun. But in real life if I encountered one on a trail, I would sure sweat it! Not sure I could just slowly back away or play dead....first instinct would be to run!0 -
My whole family went camping in Algonquin Park several years ago. It was a great trip although I discovered I don't really like fishing, just the concept of it. Beer cap as a hook kind of fishing
My DH and DS went hiking and ran into a bear running like mad up the hill toward them. Turns out these two could be sprinters when necessary. They turned and ran down the trail like a bat out of hell.
The SWEET part of that trip tho, was around the campfire one evening. Does anyone remember the the old meow mix commercials? Meow meow meow meow (repeat to music). Well, in lusty voices, the kids sang the whole thing. Then, from across the lake, voices answered with the same tune, woof woof woof woof, and they were answered by moo moo moo moo. We went back and forth until the Ranger came and told us to settle down. Killjoy!
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Oh Red, that is SO funny! About the meow mix singing, that is (not about the bear, thats scary!). And the darn Ranger making the adults and teens stop singing! Well, I am guessing they were teens, as it worked for a word here. So funny to hear them sing back, from across the lake! Fun.0 -
How many different animal sounds did you and the other family think of, RedReading? I can only think of one other one that would fit in the tune (oink). That would be four, but maybe there are others, perhaps seven, or even more.0 -
I've never had an experience like Red had, but its fun to hear about! I wonder if anyone else (besides the Ranger) heard that....it would be so hilarious to hear that going back and forth.0 -
It would be even funnier if instead of singing the word, they made the sound for a different animal on every verse.
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WooHoo for Curve!!! Hope the cabinets go up without a hitch and they look awesome! Now when you cook, and serve up some food on plates on the counter, you will be surrounded by your lovely new cabinets. (yeah, I know, I just rearranged the letters...but its legal now to do that...lol)! Did the sink work out too? The one you were going to look at?0 -
Yup, the sink was as advertized and I bought it, but it won't be installed until after the countertop has been fabricated, and they can't even measure for the counter until all the cabinets have been installed. Now I am trying to find a medicine chest for the bathroom. I want to get one that is recessed into the wall, but the space between the studs behind the sink is narrower than standard spacing, so there are only a few models that will fit. I have looked and looked, but only found cabinets that are very tall and narrow. I hope if I put some additional mirrors to each side of the cabinet, the total effect will be better proportioned. It's weird to be thinking of getting extra mirrors, when at the moment I really don't want to see what I look like. I have no hair, when I feel my head it's lumpy rather than smooth, my mom says my scalp is a lot paler than my face because until now my hair has always completely blocked the sun from hitting it, and there is a scar on the back from where I had to have stitches as a child.
Oh well, I guess I will just have to turn the mirrors into faux frosted glass by sticking tissue paper on them with starch until I do want to see myself, and keep on truckin'.
Hmm...from lions, snails and dogs at the top of the thread, to campfire songs in the middle, to medicine chests. Isn't it funny how this thread goes along on one track for a while and then veers off in a completely different direction?0 -
Glad things are going smoothly, Curve! But you know, you are BEAUTIFUL inside as well as outside, and I know that even though I have not seen what you look like! Hope the idea of extra mirrors will work out. (I had a word, but it didn't work out, so have to do this).... By any chance was one of the workers named Steve?
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No, they are called Matt and Rob, their boss's name is Thomas, and the guy who will be coming down to measure for the counters is Travis. There's not a Steve in the bunch. Today they finished installing the cabinets on the longer wall of the kitchen and should have the other side done by Friday. They can work pretty fast, because they use power tools. I've always been afraid I might sever a finger using an electric saw. I've never heard of anyone cutting their own finger off with a hand saw!
You are very kind to say I am beautiful inside and out, but you haven't caught sight of my reflection (sans hat) in the window at night. I have, and even that fleeting glimpse was enough for me to know I didn't want to get a clearer look at myself! But I am planning to go to the American Cancer Society store soon and get their advice about what kind of headwear would be flattering for me. Once I have done that and bought some of the recommended styles, I won't try to talk you out of it if you tell me "you look pretty in that hat".
How is your DD, and do you have any more information about what treatment she will need? Are your mom & dad recovered from their travel?
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Great idea to go to the Am Cancer store and get some flattering headwear. I have seen some really pretty wraps on women who have had chemo....looked very stylish. Thanks for asking, but I won't know anything till Thursday, when my DD sees the specialists...I am dreading finding out. My parents seem to have recovered well. I took my mom out shopping today and no one can ever believe her age (93)....she keeps up with me walking all over the stores! My DH took my dad to lunch and on errands. Problem is, it is always soooo terse being around my dad, that I am never very comfortable. I also heard he was very mean to my mom while in Hawaii, and my DH said he was yelling at her and acting mean to her this morning. He gets frustrated with her declining memory, but just makes things worse when he gets upset with her. And she is so sweet and loving. AND although they both said they took their meds, my dad has 3 wks worth left, when he should have run out a few days ago. And I am sure my mom missed a lot of her meds too. ITs a big worry, but I try my best to remind them every day, here.
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CCFW, it does get hard keeping up with all of us. Sometimes it may help to start over with a reset button! (groan) . Molly is my doggie....we rescued Molly and Maverick (he is my avatar) when they were about 2, from the dog pound, and have had them 10.5 yrs. They are BOTH so precious. We just wanted one, but they are brother and sister, with different fathers....both are half English Springer Spaniel, and Molly is also half Cocker Spaniel, and Maverick is half Border Collie. So he is larger, plus their faces have different features, but same long hair and black and white markings! Molly is very delicate, and looks like a cocker spaniel. She also has heartworms (even though we have kept them on heartworm meds), so its been a long ordeal...another big injection the end of this month. Thanks for asking....there will be a test later....j/k!
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woops, I was going to pull CC's leg a little about using a word that was played yesterday, but wahine slipped in while I was typing and beat me to the punch. So now I have to come up with a new word. Sometimes I have to sit and stare at the screen for what seems like forever before I can come up with a word that will fit into our "neverending story". Other times I think of one right away. Fortunately, this was one of the ones that came quickly.
Good news! My washing machine got here sooner than I expected and will be delivered tomorrow. I don't know when the dryer will get here but until then I can always put the clothes on hangers on the shower rod and let them air dry. AT LAST!!!! Clean clothes without driving 90 minutes each way!
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Yeah CCFW, we don't need to set traps in front of the tree to keep it safe! Poor Molly is sequestered in the laundry room and Maverick is still outside, so our tree is safe. My DD saw the onco and rads dr today, and it is a long road. She will need daily rads for 6-7 wks to both sides of her jaw and her neck, and weekly chemo, daily injections, a port and a feeding tube. Not good news, as some that have had to have a feeding tube end up losing the ability to swallow, then need it forever. Plus it can really do damage to the teeth, and jaw. I was at their house all day, and now my g'dau has a fever. I will be my DD's main helper, so will either go with her or watch the g'kids.
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Alas, I don't think I will be queen of the laundry this weekend.
The machine was delivered today, but the connecting hoses, which were ordered at the same time and supposed to be delivered by the 15th, have not come yet, so it's not possible to use the machine. Also, there is a problem with the gas supply for the stove. I only had a preliminary plan at the time the gas plumbing was done. It shows 18" from the wall to the stove, plus 30" for the stove, and the plumber put the supply line 49-1/2" from the wall. I don't know why he didn't put it somewhere closer to the middle of the stove, but I don't know what standard practice is. I'm not sure I should have to pay for moving it, but probably if I try to insist that this is a mistake that should be corrected at no additional charge, I will have a scrap on my hands and I'm not sure I'm up for it.Wow wahine, your DD's treatment plan sounds really grueling. My mom had bypass surgery several years ago, and almost didn't survive it. She was sedated on life support for more than a month, and had a feeding tube too, but hers went through her abdominal wall right into her stomach. Would it be an option for your DD to have one like that? Then it couldn't damage her jaw or teeth, and I bet it would be easier for her to talk, too. But maybe that kind of tube can only be used if the person is lying down most of the time. The tube was removed after my mom came home from rehab. I thought removing it would have to be done under anesthesia, but it was just an office visit.
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Hi, Kat, Curve and CC. Kat I am so sorry to hear about your DD's dx. Have you guys researched alternatives to feeding tubes? There might be an alternative, maybe not a pretty one, but it might be out there. I will keep going to the chapel for you your DD and now your GD too. And your poor mom, does dad not get it? Or is he upset because mom's memory loss is terrifying to him. My mom lived with my dad for 4 years after his Alzheimers dx and she was scared a lot. 'it could happen to me too' kind of scared. I don't know, just throwing out ideas.
Curve, it sounds like the boys (without steve) are doing a good job. When are they going to START on the bathroom? Don't you worry about the mirrors. Hair or no hair. We all hate the way we look in them. I will be doing something silly and fun, then catch a glimpse of this old lady in the mirror and it just stops me in my tracks. Fun gone. Who is that person? I know for sure I don't feel like she looks! I guess how we feel is more important. And like Kath says, they make some pretty cool headgear nowadays.
Hi CC, how's it going with you? I'm another one on this thread. They call me Red (really it's Deb) cuz I like reading so I monikered myself RedReading. (had red hair before it turned) I had good news today. Clear margins, 0 of 7 nodes. HR+. Still have to do rads, and I may have to do chemo according to my follow up phone call, but maybe not. 3 more appts coming up in the next 3 weeks but I'm feeling pretty good today.
(((Hugs'n'kisses)))
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