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Tori - I'm on tamoxifen b/c I wasn't officially menopausal. My last period hasn't quite been a year, but I'm hoping!!!! It will be a year this April. I don't like being on Tamoxifen, but I feel like it's insurance so the evil cancer cells don't come back. Good luck with your rads!!
Michelle - thank you for your prayers. Sorry you had a hard time getting on this weekend. That *is* frustrating.
Today, I pray for a renewal of the sanctity of life in our country (world) from conception to when the Lord calls us home. We are such an upside down society. And I know what it is to be pregnant and out of wedlock ... I walked the walk of shame back in my early twenties and now have a wonderful daughter who is one of my best friends. And she, unfortunately followed in her mother's footsteps, but has a beautiful, loving son... my first grandchild. I have women near and dear to me who have had abortions and I pray for them and their lost little ones. Our society is so messed up. Skip was given the afternoon off and will be going down to the Mall to walk the walk. I pray he stays healthy and warm. It is SOOOOO cold! I have no leave left after my week off with bronchitis, otherwise, I'd go too.
Traci - is that Robitussin Ac a prescription? My doc gave me some syrupy thing with codeine, but it did not do the trick for me. I'm on OTC Delsym and it seems to be helping some.
Blessings to you all today!
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Maria - we posted at the same time! God bless your children on their walk today!!! My husband is there too. :-)
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Thanks Theresa,, prayers for your husband as well.. and hope you feel better soon as well...
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Tori, I was on Tamoxifen for 11/2yrs and did very well on it just hot flashes. Now I and on Fermera and it is a lot harder on me than tamox. joint pain and stiffness it did get better after taken it for a while. Also I tried Aromison and it was the same as Fermera. Everyone handles it differently. Good luck with it, just give it a change atleast 3 or 4 mos. Betty
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Betty - I had terrible joint pain/stiffness with tamoxifen for many months, but I'm much better now that my doc put me on vitamins, etc. I'm almost afraid to start either the Aromison/Femera b/c I heard the SEs are worse than tamoxifen. My onc wants me on tamoxifen for a couple of years then switch over. I guess I shouldn't worry about it til the time comes. :-)
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Maria - summer, YES!!!!!!!! Spring, YES!!!!!!!! 0
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I just found out a couple of things today and want to share:
(1) we can now post with the iPad
(2) Saint Agatha is a patron saint for breast disorders. Her feast day is Feb 5th.
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All went well on the MARCH for life today Thank you Lord
Hoping each of you found peace and something to smile about today!
God Bless
night night
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Big THANKS to everyone who marched yesterday! Life is precious.
Maria - have to tell you. When I was little, my very favorite crayon coloring books were ones with Tinkerbell in them! She was my all-time favorite
:)Paula - we should definitely say some special prayers on feast of St. Agatha!
Traci - how are the new digs??
May your guardian angels be close to each of you today!
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I pray for your hearts! I pray for your healings! I pray for families! I pray for your lives right now, this morning. In Jesus name ! Amen!
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Thats funny JANET, she is my fav too... she may be little but she is tough, thats how I got my nickname. A friend of mine said to me after my big surgery, " Wow for a petite thing you sure are tough" then she said its like you have " Tinkertude" or something.... so that just kinda stuck with me...
Blessing to all you wonderful ladies today!
Diamongirl... great info on St Agatha will defitnely say special prayers that day!!!
" God did not promise us a smooth passage, just a safe landing"
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Hi Ladies
Just checking in with all-I love Saint Agagtha and posted her Novena way back at the beginning of this thread like 2 1/2 years ago. WOW how time flies when you are worrying about bc. YIKES
Anyway hope all of you are having a good week.
My Cough persists and I am just a basket case - I had my check up with ONC today I only see him every 6 months now and told him about cough and he is not concerned. He asked if I wanted a chest X-ray and I said emphatically NO, SCANS of any kind just give me major anxiety.
I have had this same cough before and it was sinus/allergy related but it is going on the 4th week now and I am worn out. Theresa how are you??
TRACI congrats I hope you are well, look for my PM. HOw is your new PLACE?
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Sisters, can you offer prayer for another lady here an BCO named. REBECCA. She has a spot on her abdomen wall showing up in a pet scan. She and her dh go tomorrow to find out more about it. Thank you !
Michelle... I continue to pray for your anxiety... I wish there was a way to take it from you. I keep trying...:) PS... my business is hanging in there.... but it is not where it should be, and this hurts.
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Will be praying for Rebecca and good results.
ESTEPP.. PRAYERS for your buisness to pick up
MMM5 prayers for you to feel better soon!
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Michelle...hope that cough gets better darlin'...those are not fun, especially when they last so long! {{{{{{HUGS}}}}
Laura-prayers for Rebecca...prayers that things start to get better for your business as well...
Prayers for everyone who is having a hard time right now....thanks for those that are doing well today...
May you all feel the blessings of the day!
peace and prayers,
Tori
DE COLORES!
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Maria - I'm glad your children enjoyed the March yesterday. Skip said he felt like he was among thousands of friends even though he didn't know anyone. Everyone was kind and peaceful. He took lots of pictures and a couple of movies.
Michelle - I still have the annoying cough!!! I got my allergy shots last night and the nurse (who has it too) told me that everyone who gets this strain of virus, hangs onto it forever. She suggested I do Musinex (plain) in the daytime and a cough suppressant at night. She said other than that, there's nothing we can do about it. I even keep a stick of sugarless gum in my mouth overnight to help with the cough. I wake up once or twice now, instead of on the hour. I try not to talk a lot or laugh! Oh well, it will eventually go away. I had the chest x-ray and everything was fine. I'll pray for your peace of mind.
Yes, prayers for Rebecca.
Skip bought me an "early" birthday present the other day - a little statue and prayer card of St. Agatha! I guess I didn't realize her feast day was Feb 5. My bday is Feb 6! Her story is so heart breaking.
Snow tomorrow! NOOOOOOOOO! I want spring!
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Ok... I need to go to bed.... but something is on my heart.
I have a " feeling" someone is about to be DX with BC. I have not had a dream about this... but I have had this..." feeling"
Girls.... please show me in the scripture... that I am NUTS.
I do not want my feeling to be right.
Can any one of you give me guidance?
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Hi all,
Welcome Maria and Moyapeter - you'll find great comfort and sisterhood on this thread...something that is very special!
Unfortunately, someone is diagnosed with BC every day -- so you're definitely not nuts. Since my diagnosis, two other women at work have begun dealing with BC. That's in one year. One of those women's daughter died from BC last year. Your feeling goes along with the odds that, certainly, someone you know is likely to be diagnosed with BC.
( We have no control or influence in this. That's one of the reasons I'm on this thread - to pray for an end to this disease that is traumatizing our sisters (and us). I can't quote any scriptures that will help but am working through prayer to come to grips with my anxieties and fears. You're in my heart and prayers tonight...as I struggle to get some sleep.I hope this Friday we can pray for my youngest son's fiance - who has been suffering with an increasing depression. On Saturday night she tried to commit suicide - slashed her wrists and took a bunch of pills (bottle of ibpropen, my son's Depakote, and some other goofy bottle of something that I can't remember...no narcotics). My son was hysterical when he called me at 1 AM and so I jumped in the car, called the police and EMT and got there (he's about 15 min away) to see this poor girl (very sweet and loving person) in such shape. She's hospitalized for the medical conditions caused by the injury and drugs and just got transferred tonight to the psych ward to deal with the depression. This beautiful 24 year old is my adopted son's partner in life - he's loved her since they were both 15. She was laid off last year and has been struggling with all the stresses that come along with that....plus trying to work out a very painful and lonely childhood experience. This past week, we tried to get her to go see a psychiatrist or therapist, but she was too anxious to leave the apartment they share. My son's been dealing with bipolar disorder diagnosed when he was 16 and is greatly stressed tonight. That's why I can't sleep - worrying over both of them. So, some prayers toward their direction would be greatly appreciated.
BC is a disease that is met with great sympathy from most folks and is experiencing a time of much resources being thrown to find the cure...mental illness is not usually met with such empathy in our society. Just because you can't actually see the internal illness doesn't mean that it's not an equally destructive condition. I'm adding finding a cure for mental illness to my prayer list tonight.
And, to be selfish...geez louise, I don't need this additional stress at this time. Sometimes God's will is really hard to embrace.
Hugs to you all,
Pat
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Pat I am so sorry about your sons fiance. Will be saying prayers for her. I agree mental illness is not met with the empathy it should be. My daughter suffers from depression and is only 15 she is stabalized now on meds but many people including family thought she was manipulating, strong willed teen etc.. not understanding the disease.. very sad....
We will continue to pray, be strong and stay united!!!!
I love one of Mother Theresa sayings.. " God doesnt give us more than we can handle, I just wish He didnt trust me so much"
Blessing today ladies!!!!
Maria
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Pat
I believe your son and son's fiance should be the lead for our prayers this Friday. Wow that is so very hard and I just know how hard depression is for young people as my Husbands family was really affected. I hope they can get her some great medication regimen and get her to therapy.
I pray to our Blessed Mother that she will shine the light towards them both to show them reasons for living. God Bless both of them and you too Pat as it is so hard to deal with illness in our precious children.
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Ladies will you pray for me tonight just a simple prayer, had to have my Tumor Markers taken today and I HATE THAT TEST MORE THAN ANYTHING, just so stressful and I don't need any extra stress right now.
Theresa I went back to the Dr. today for my cough and he states many have this and it is hanging on for many for over a month. He prescribed a short round of steroids which I will take even though I worry about steroids lowering my already compromised immune system.
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Thinking about you and praying for you Pat and mmm5!
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Hi Ladies,
So many of us are affected by one thing or another, will be praying for everyone.
I just found out that my sister, Irene, was admitted to hospital last night - possible stroke or bell's palsy. Please pray that her doctors will diagnose her quickly and accurately. Will pray for her speedy recovery.
My daughter asked me to look at her breast Monday night, she said it bled a bit during shower. I can see a 1/4" crack on the nipple, no scratches, no rash or swelling. I freaked out a bit and then calmed down. Gave her Neosporin and kept an eye on it. She said that there's no discharge so I'm praying that it is just dryness.
Pat - sorry to hear about your son's girlfriend, will pray for her too.
Michelle - will be praying for a low tumor marker, cough go away.
Theresa ~ will br praying for your cough to go away.
All ofhter ladies, will be thinking of you all. Sorry if I missed anyone, I'm very stressed out right now myself.
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Thank you all for prayers for my cough.
Michelle - those steroids are just temporary to help you, so I think if you keep up your vitamins and exercise and eat right, then your immune system should be able to handle it. But I'm not a doctor. ;-)
Pat - so sorry to hear about your son's finace. I will be praying for relief.
There's so much sorrow in all our lives. And God does give us what we need to go from strength to strength.
Laura - I used to have tornado dreams before something awful would happen in my family or extended family. Thank the Lord, I don't have them anymore. I will pray that your feelings will not come to fruition.
I'm so happy we booked a hotel close to work tonight. The snow is very heavy and cars are just stuck on the roads home. My daughter said we lost power in the whole town, so I hope it's restored soon. We have power in the hotel... so far! It's an awful winter storm.
Traci - haven't heard from you in awhile. Everything ok??
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Sisters...
I am discouraged and sad tonight...just feeling blue and just needed to let someone know, so I thought of you all...
It's silly really...my sister who lives in Germany called this morning and asked me what I"m doing Feb 3-16th....of course, I"m curious, so I ask why? She and her husband (who is military also) had planned a Mediterranean cruise and he got pulled to deploy and can't go...she wanted to know if I would like to take his place...the cruise would start in Venice, Italy and go to many places including Egypt, Jerusalem, and other wonderful places... etc...such a wonderful experience to be able to go, but I had to say no....
I start rads the first part of February...
I again feel like this gosh darn thing keeps taking and taking away from me and I just feel so beaten down right now... Yes, it is totally last minute, but if all this "stuff" hadn't happened, I would have gone in a heartbeat!
I know I'm being petty as I know that so many others are having a worse time than I am...I just needed to be able to let it out so I feel better....
Love and prayers to you all...
Tori
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Let it out sister. We are here. xo
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Tori, Is there anyway you can ask your Dr if maybe you can start rads and than go on vacation and when you come back you can finish? Just a suggestion.
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Betty-
Thanks for the suggestion...but, rads are supposed to start for me either February 4th or 7th...and that would be put me out 4 weeks from my last chemo. I was under the impression that you had to start them during that timeframe. I would hate to mess with the way the time frame is supposed to go for treatment...
Tori
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Please prayers tonight for my husband and many many others stuck out in the snowstorm. Been on the same road for 3 hours not going anywhere... Cant handle the snow in the DC area...
tori... sorry you are sad about this, maybe when this is all over you can take a special trip with your sister!!! prayers for a light heart!
Maria
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Hi Sweet Ladies!
I am still moving between two places, packing some after work, going to bed late then back at it again. I was so hoping for a snow day tomorrow, but I don't think so
Anyway, this is a great time, of course it's stressful, new/different. Many feelings about leaving, and just taking it one day at a time. So I did a quick read (sorry....my internet will be switched on Friday, so I may be online by our prayer time
Pat,
You said it so well about mental illness. I am so very sorry you all are going through this, and I pray she can get help for her despair and anxiety. How very serious it is, and you all are so wonderful to stand by her side. I will keep her in my thoughts and prayers.
Michelle, may you get your normal lab results ASAP, and Give it over to God to carry.
Paula, let us know about your daughter, I insist all will be well.
Paula, Theresa, Janet, Tori (HUGS) Betty (how is your sister?) Laura, Tinkertude, LMFSM and everyone I missed b/c I am rushing (moy.....) Love you all, Blessings to All, and will be back by Friday.
Traci
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