Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
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Woke up early around 1:30 this morning due to a plow digging out our neighbors driveway. Snow stopped last night but blowing winds have made huge drifts. We got about a foot and a half of snow. Had to force doors open last night to let the dog out because of the drifts. DS came to plow driveway with his plow just as DH started to snowplow it. Saved him a lot of time and work. Work is opening late today but just about the time my shift starts. I was so hoping it would be closed today. Hope everyone is staying safe and warm.
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Chevy, What an amazing group of friends she has! Great video.
Sitting here watching it snow. Both I84 and 81 are shut down, We were supposed to watch a neighbors daughter today, but I imagine her appt. will be cancelled. No even gonna try and dig out yet. Termite you are blessed to have a son who will help you with the snow.
My blood thinner levels were good so no vampires for 2 weeks! Yup this seems like small stuff compared to what our dear care taking ladies have on their plates. Take care of yourself too.
Carole, I can understand how you feel on the weight thing. I lost 38 lbs about 10 years ago and kept it off for a long time. Then retirement and Arimidex did me in. Gained that plus some. I have had to fight it all my life, cud never eat like a normal human. Finally came to terms with the fact I'll never be the thin gal I once was. Lucky DH loves me no matter what. Don't love what I see in the mirror, but that is me!
Lets get our sleds out and have a snow party! Jean
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If you can accept the flow of life and give in to it,
you will be accepting what is real. Only when you accept
what is real can you live with it in peace and happiness.
The alternative is a struggle that will never end because
it is a struggle with the unreal, with a mirage of life
instead of life itself.
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Wow, such a moving video. Brought lots of tears to my eyes -- put me back about 8 yrs. ago when I went to the beauty college here to have all my dead and falling out hair completely removed. It is an emotional thing and I don't take it lightly like this lady's sister and friends would do it for her. A beautiful tribute to love and friendship.
A little sun is trying to peek through, but we did wake up to snow flurries this morning. Not even remotely like what everyone else has gotten. We will having just snow bouncing around in the air -- but nothing much at all sticking to the ground. I actually like snow, but as we have gone the major part of the winter without it -- now I don't truly want it anymore. This is in fact the time of yr. when we DON'T usually get it. A time or two it has warmed in the month of Feb. to not needing coats or even sweaters outside. Don't think that will happen -- but usually Feb. is thaw out time for sure. We will see.
Wish everyone -- especially those who got so much snow could just stay home today but some times the flow must go on. Really seems there are a lot of areas that have just had brutal weather this yr. At least seeing the sun, even a bit muted makes me happier.
Just thinking back to what seems a short while ago and almost all here were doing our old friends chatting together thing, and now so much has changed. I know it is just the fact that life happens and challenges come and must be handled, but it did seem then that only one hurdle at a time would come. I'm always thinking of each and every one but with a lot more emphasis for those who have found big challenges tossed their direction that they must take on.
Wishing you all sun today -- with lots of hope and positive healing energies pushing you into great directions of strength, and comfort on your path.
Will be back off and on today. See you all then.
Blessings
Jackie
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What we all go through.... My DD gave me this CD.... xoxo
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Chevy, how touching. In Sept. 2011 I was just starting my once a week for 12 weeks journey with Taxol.
I have been lurking around for a week or more. A week ago last Friday we made a trip to Iowa again to
pickup the jeep that was to be ready. Well guess what it was not. We took it to a garage in Creston, IA where my Mom lives he said it would take about 1,200 to fix it right. We figured it was worth it. We will be going back to Iowa in June for my Mothers 90th Birthday. So we will get it then.
While gone I had to go to the ER. I have had problems with my right arm and shoulder ever sense my surgery, it seems to be getting worse. It will like almost freeze and hurt something awful. Last Sun.
I could not get it to pop back in, so to the ER we went. They got it back in and it was better. They told me to get a sling and wear it to bed, because that is when it gets screwed up. It has helped. Have go to get in to see my PP. I think when they did my surgery they injured it. Oh Well.
Jackie, we are getting some sun today to be 59.
Hugs to all
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Mommarch.... Yes, a sling.... but is there a way you can tie it close to you when you are in bed? Does the sling work good enough? Or like even put on a T-shirt, without sticking that arm through the sleeve?
Yes, it probably was injured somehow during the surgery.... And does it feel better by using a heating pad while you are relaxing? Can you ask your Doc for any exercises after it starts feeling better, so it doesn't freeze? We'll get you fixed up yet..... hang in there.....
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I survived my 70th birthday and had a wonderful time doing it! My 4 DILs treated me to a girl's weekend on the Oregon coast. The weather was gorgeous (65 degrees) which almost never happens in January, and we stayed in a beautiful condo right on the ocean. I was totally spoiled with yummy food and drink so now it's back to the gym! I was able to keep up with the girls so I guess the 70s won't be so bad after all! I'm going to try to attach a picture of me and my girls.......
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Judy... What a great photo.. . You all look beautiful..! 😃
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Good looking group of women who know how to have a good time -- love the smiling happy faces. Here's to the 70's which will get to me in about 8 more months.
Jackie
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This quote is for tomorrow. I hope to get back home to my computer by Wednesday afternoon. I'll see you all then.
"Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't
resist them - that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow
naturally forward in whatever way they like." ~ Lao Tzu
Blessings,Jackie
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Great pix
Sandra thinking about u n mike
cammie big hugs
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Sandra, your leg cramps and feeling nauseous sounds like dehydration to me. I know when you're busy caring for someone else's needs, you sometimes don't think about something as simple as drinking water. I know I don't like to interrupt whatever I'm doing to get a glass of water so I've begun to carry a bottle of water everywhere.......even while moving around my house. You and Mike are in my thoughts daily hoping you're getting close to finding a suitable donor.
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Our world has become quite small as it revolves around Mike. He begins chemo next week. Every day for 5 days, then off 25 days. Cycles will continue until transplant. The doctors are optimistic that this can buy him as much as 6 months in case finding a donor takes longer than we hope.
Hooking up IV antibiotics and dealing with his PICC line has been easy. Changing the dressing on his chest remains difficult since it hurts him to remove the bandage and I don't want to cause him any pain. In the past while dealing with my own 6 surgeries, we've dealt with three different home health care companies - all of them bad. Mike actually fired all three because of incompetent nurses and took on the duties himself. It helps that he has worked in the Burn Unit for so long that the staff are our friends. They are a good source of medical advice and treatment when needed. Today we went to see one of the doctors to evaluate the wound on Mike's chest from the port removal. It was not stitched and left open on purpose because he had an infection, but since I didn't have confidence in my nursing skills, I needed a professional's oversight. The type of dressing has been changed to something that will facilitate faster healing and as a bonus, I feel confident I can do the proper care. These days I need to feel I'm helping.
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Thanks Chevy, DH on Sunday night tightened up sling and we put a saftey pin in it so it can not budge.
Arm was pretty good yesterday and today also.
Everyone have a good day.
Sandra please take care of yourself.
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Sandra....prayers being sent that the chemo helps Mike while waiting for a donor and that a donor is found quickly.
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Mommarch, I have worn a long sleeve pajama top and pinned the sleeve to the chest. Similar problem of doing the wrong thing while sleeping.
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Good evening , finally dug out, now more snow coming tomorrow into Thurs!
From one problem to the next. DH having a doppler of his carotid next Wed. Praying it's neg.
Teka, is that formation in NY state? Impressive!
Sandra, it sounds like you are very competent, especially since you don't have a medical degree! We are in places we never dreamed we'd be. Glad you have the support you need. Jean
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Thinking of you Sandra and Mike! Mommarch! Youi feeling a little better?
Good idea Wren....
Hope you gals are surviving those storms.... stay safe!
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Sandra, your world truly will be small for awhile...we can't really handle more than a day at a time anyway. Glad the dressing is an improvement. Hugs and prayers for few side effects for Mike, and good results. And that you get rest and stay well.
Jackie, glad you got a "bye" on the snowstorm this time.
Jean, sounds like you really got it...I had mostly rain Monday, but had a snow day and enjoyed that. Back to work this morning in 9 degrees...it will be warmer tomorrow.
Mommarch, so sorry to hear that you are having issues with your arm. I hope you can find a way to prevent that pain.
luvmaui, your photo is beautiful...you all look wonderful. Happy Birthday!
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Early morning gals
Sandra u'r turning into a nurse, how wonderful u can handle that for Mike--It must make hime feel good at least,,,now I pray all the pans go accordingy and I do hope u get rest also.
Judy wow what a good picture of all of u, so considerate of u'r DIL's --it's wonderful u all get along so well.
Arm in a sling at nite never thought o that but if it helps go for it.
I'm sorry I haven't been around lately, this is the only time I feel awake, I'm tired all day and use my computer for work only. I think of everyone hoping everything is OK, but just not keeping up.
Jackie did u get the snow we got? Whoa it wouldn't stop, of course it didn't bother me but it stopped everyone else, then last nite we got some kind o slippery ice fall and my DD had to drive to school, I'm surprised she went but when she came home she said the streets were fine. But it's way to high for our dog, it's kind of funny to watch him.
Carole u doing all right?
Oh Chevy what can I say--u'r very kind.--OK I said it and it's over enuff about Chevy.
I really need coffee this morning and cuz o the snow my SIL didn't get us water, u can't drink this stuff, it's horrible and smells bad too. oh I have to come up with an idea like having my boss bring me coffee--I'd better try anyway.
Oh I hope everyone is doing OK, I always hope that.
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Oh? So HERE you are! I go wandering off everywhere, looking for just a sign of you! And you said I was "kind"....... KIND???? That's IT? I am "kind" of WHAT? I've been very busy and stressful lately....
Trying to figure out how to do that Quit-Claim Deed stuff and important things..... Finally got the RIGHT paper, filled it out, went yesterday, on the way to Walmart, and had the bank gal put her Notary stamp to it, signed, sealed, and on it's way to the City to be recorded! SUCH A RELIEF!
All of our "affairs" are taken care of now.... At least the ones I want to talk about...... (the affairs I mean..... ) It's such a load off of my mind.... all this BUSINESS stuff.
Need to get back to willy-nilly things.... like shopping and cooking... growing my sprouts! YOU know... important things.
Oh, you're all on the last page.... and I can't "scroll" to see you and try and remember.... Cammi doesn't anyway.....
Love you guys.... xoxoxo
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Chevy I'm glad u got u'r legal stuff done, but AFFAIRS of yours are never done No I don't confuse these things--I know exactly what u'r talking about, especially under the guise of housework--Oh it's work all right but not in the house--u don't fool me--whe are u going to sell u'r client book, that's the most important book that u own.
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Yes.... "legal stuff"..... I am so glad it is done! It's like you put it off, and worry, and put it off more, and you finally think I HAVE TO GET THIS TAKEN CARE OF!"
And no, it's not "work".... I don't have a "book".... I WROTE a book once.... and I READ books, but no, I'm not going to sell anything.... except my stuff next year for my Daughter's yard sale.... What did you just say?
Don't go gettin' your clients mixed up with MINE.... xoxoxo
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You may not seem able
to change some outer circumstances
but you can start by changing your inner experience of life and yourself.
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Hmmm, gone one little day and I feel like I missed so much. I know I didn't and it is mainly my computer addiction. Anyway -- all's well that ends well and I'm thinking things seem quite well right now. Pacemaker is in and everyone is back home safe and sound.
Well, I too am glad the first snow missed but we are sitting here waiting for another one. It won't be more than three inches they say at most and after tomorrow will warm enough that it will all disappear. Three inches -- not enough to do al the work of putting on the snow blade -- just wait one day and it will be gone. I do recall at the first of winter my panic that I didn't have boots -- and they are still in the box. I didn't get what I truly wanted out of panic that I'd be wading in snow up to you know where.
Was so pretty until just a few minutes ago with the sun out nice and bright -- now we are covered over in grayish looking clouds --- I guess for the coming storm.
Sandra -- you and Mike as well as Blondie and Mommarch stay on my mind lately. It has been my blessing to be well and be able to just keep on everyday, but I try to remember to be properly grateful for this blessing while also praying that good things along with good health results be a part of everyone's existence.
I will be back later after my health class and after I've gotten thru a whole lot more to the emails that built up in just a day and a half -- over 300. I think I need to cut down on my email deliveries.
See you all later.
Blessings,
Jackie
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Judy, all of you are pretty women! You look happy in the picture and that's nice to see.
I'm hanging in there, Cammi. Thanks for asking. I have another appointment with the podiatrist tomorrow afternoon. It has been almost a month since the last time I saw him, and my foot situation hasn't improved one bit. I've been reading on the internet about different causes of foot pain, including gout and diabetic nerve damage. I have been pre-diabetic for several years.
We had houseguests for a couple of days and enjoyed their company. They left about noon and it's good not to have to be sociable. DH and I have said very little all afternoon. It's a dreary day and we're in the living room with the fireplace lit. It has been drizzling rain all day.
Caring thoughts for Blondie and Mike and Sandra and Mommarch and Cammi.
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Good Morning Ladies
Oh Carole u sound so sad, but pain can get u that feeling and when u look things up there are so many reason to have foot.toe pain I think sometimes the drs. have a problem with it. Hopefully they figure it all out and u'll start feeling better.
Jackie u really missed a huge storm, it snowed for 24 hrs and then the next day a little more making the streets a little slippery But they did keep up OK so it wasn't to bad around here, but then again I don't have to drive in it.
Mike, Mommarch and Blondie prayers coming u'r way.
And Chevy---our clients would never get confused--mine are very upper-class. So let's get this straight right away.
I hope a good day is in store or everyone xoxoxoxox
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Vision
stands on the shoulders of what is actual to get a better view of what is
possible.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYNOXRifXKQ
