CALLING ALL STAGE I SISTERS
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Hey Ducky there's a pool party going on in the 40-60 thread if you don't want to drink alone
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Getting ready to start my vacation....have tomorrow off for the stress test (and need to callmy insurance comany to find out =what is covered if I am out of Canada...like when I get to Florida after Labor day!)...and need to make decisions about my life this fall...stay at my job, take a leave of absense, move away from Halifax, stay in Hlifax but only take part of a leave from my job while I pursue a few other ventures....that seems like the safest option at the oment..but do I want o do safe...now that is the question..good o have options right now! But..vacation does not officially start until thursay...I want to go to sussext NB to visit some old pals. to ottawa to help a pal move her parent;s stuff from their family home *they are in nursing homes now( and then to florida for a conference with a few days on the side in the Miami/everglades are....need some sanity!
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Have a good vacation sandee--hope that your choices/options fall into place.
On another note-----Sheila, you're in Hawaii & we've hit 300 pages here! Congrats stage 1ers!
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nanzy: It HAS been a tough year. I think what you're feeling is pretty normal, plus your husband has had medical issues this year so that has compounded things. You are actually lucky, your diagnosis to implant timeline sounds like "best case scenario". Many of us have had stumbling blocks along the way and more time to think about things. Your diagnosis/surgical course seems like it went along at a pretty good clip so no wonder you're now thinking, "OK, what's next?" We're on this roller coaster then suddenly it's all "over", but it really isn't. We're supposed to move on with life, but it's certainly not easy because everything is different now!
I think you've been through enough so here's hoping for a boring rest of 2011!!!
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Sandee - Have a Great Vacation - I'm sure you will make a decision on what to do once you are rested and relaxed. Good luck with the stress test.
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Sandee have a great vacation and this will give you time to contemplate your next phase in your life.
ywelcome even though I hate that you have to be here with us. This is a great group of ladies to get support from. You have had alot to deal with this you with both you and hubby. Like someone else said once you get all your active stuff done and then things seem to stop you wonder what do I do next. When you are having surgeries and treatments you feel like you are doing something proactive, once it is done then you try to get back to your life but your life has forever changes.
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Thanks ladies....your words help as always...sleeples nights are likely not the best scenario for a stress test but the wind is out there and it is sunny so that will help...and tonight's paddling will get me through. Roller coaster just doesn't end, hmm?
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thanks ladies for all the prayers they have been greatly appreciated and are still needed... sometimes it takes a while for that unspoken prayer to be answered and this is a very important one... please keep praying!
GmaF - what to say about a friend who tells you to get on with your life and get over the cancer?? Move on and find new friends. We need people around us that are supportive and understanding, every person moves on and finds their new normal in their own time. For some it is faster than others but no one should belittle the fact that your feelings are very real and you have to deal with and illness in your own way and time frame. If it makes you feel better to talk about it find someone to talk about it with. If shopping is your answer then shop, whatever works for you is what I am saying. There is no written agenda on how to deal with grief and depression over loss and illness. There will be days when you may feel good and days when you feel bad, sad, angry or mad, believe me I have had all of the feelings and probably many of the other ladies here have also. You take care of yourself and know that we are all here to support you and listen when you need a friend.
ducky i hope things continue to go well with your meds
Welcome Nanzy! glad to know you.
Renee
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I need some prayers tonight .... DH and I just found out, because of our equity in our house, we can't go bankrupt..... we can't get to the equity because noone will refy our house because we don't make enough money.... We are Trusting God to show us what to do but it is going to be a hard road ahead...
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Wow Gma ...............prayers for you tonight..................hugs.....
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GMA -That is such a bummer - many prayers for you and your family tonight. (((HUGS)))
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Gma Esther prayers for you tonight! ((((hugs))))
really feeling blue about my job... not sure if I will still have one. this is what i have been wanting prayers about, without my income my husband and I could lose everything. needing God to turn the tide here also so I can keep my job. the whole situation has had me physically ill for about 3 months.
Gma Esther I understand where you are at. It is a very hard place to be in.
Renee
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Gma...saying a prayer for you!
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Prayers for those going thru difficult times.....
I received this email today...
There comes a time in your life when you walk away from all the drama and people who create it.
You surround yourself with people who make you laugh.
Forget the bad, and focus on the good.
Love the people who treat you right; pray for the ones who don't. Life is too short to be anything but happy.
Falling down is a part of life, getting back up is living.
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gmafoley, mimi- sending love and calm your way. I think of life in terms of fish....I know that sounds odd but I can see them swirling around me and others....it's like this....every day , fish swim past us..sometimes we reach out and scoop them and sometimes we don't...sometimes the fish are bright coloured so we recognise them for what they are and other times they are pale and hard to recognize or notice....but they are there...opportunities are always there but are sometimes are hidden. same sentiment but a different vision as those above. Keeping you close tonight and believing things will turn around for you
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gmafoley and mimi will be praying for you gals. I know how the money thing sucks. DH is self employed and the economy has hit him hard. I have good benefits but the pay is not all that great. We have cut back as much as we can and now is just not a good time to look for another job but the silver lining is my job is stable. Will pray for ya'll and others that are having financial difficulty.
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Dear Renee, you know I am always praying for the very best for you & yours. I am so sorry this is such a stressful time for you. I will continue to pray every day that everything will turn out just the way you want it to. ♥
GmaFoley ~ I will add you to my prayer list. ((hugs))
I am also so tired of cutting back so that everyone else can take what my DH works his butt off for! Pay goes down, prices of everything go up ~ where is my $$ tree?? I can't print my own like the federal government can. DH works for a Public School system & privatization has it's nose under the tent already. At least for this current fiscal year he is guaranteed his job. The one good thing is that our home is paid for. I thank God for that everyday.
I pray everyday that the road will be easier for us all......
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Welcome all the new & half newbies.
Prayers are going out for those in need.
Good vacation wishes.
Some SLAP SLAP in order for those who upset you
Very emotional story ducky.....Have you been a good girl with Femara?
I am in OAHU and enjoying every minute of it?
I asked myself the same question about living in NY.
I missed you all ((((((HUGS))))
Joni thanks for the reminder for 300 pages. We have a party when I come back
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300 Pages. Thank You to all my sisters for being here and all the caring you showI'm grateful to each and every one of you
Sheila
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{{Sheila}} Keep on having fun!
Gma, adding you to my prayers.
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GMA - (((HUGS))) - adding you to my prayers.
Sheila - Thanks for starting this thread and keeping it going. Have gotten a lot of good information and support here. Oh yeah! And lots of fun too.
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Prayers going up for all those in need!
I finished my radiationt treatments today....happy day for me!
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Congrats Barb for finishing rads. Woohoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Barb - Doing the happy dance with you - congrats on finished rads.
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Granny...................I'm a good girl.......................so far so good............keeping my fingers crossed.............I am just shy of 1 month on the devil.................I'm depressed right now.........thanks to "Irene" I'm gonna miss a nice 4 days down the shore house with my dauighter and 2 grandchildren.....................If we get a direct hit, or even a brushing, we're in big trouble....................I got the word today..................... I said to my daughter...l"what time are we leaving for the shore tomorrow.......................this was her answer..............."Are you nuts", "have you completely lost your mind"....................."Mom your sorry ass is not going down the shore this weekend, no matter how loud you scream, or how many times you stand and stamp your feet"............"Unless you plan on driving 'yourself, or hitching a ride down the A/C expressway, and the GS Parkway, your ass is right here in Pa.Then I said "suppose it blows over...............funny I don't even remember being escorted out the door, and it being closed behind me..hmmmmmmmmmmmm......,.......................so I 'm here all weekend....................
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Awe Ducky
That makes me sad... we need our grandkids and kids love you!!!0 -
Wow sistas are in need of a group hugggggggggggg.damn sooo much goin on here that i cannot keep up with the prayers,good wishes and I MISS YOU SHEILA....
300 pages full of the good the bad and the ugly....BUT we are here to tell our stories.We are gonna beat this damn thing....
hi to all my sistas and remember i pray for each and every one of you every single day.
God bless K
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Yea Gma, it is crappy.........I look forward to going down with the kids..........well there is always Labor Day................Oh this is gonna be a long winter...........
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I so understand the money thing. I had just finalized my divorce 5 months before my dx. Paid for the divorce, let everything behind, purchased a new home and was just about back on my feet when all hell broke lose. Have been out of work since May. Had sick leave for first 2 months but have been living on savings and family support since.
It completely sucks that not only do we have to fight for our very lives, we have to deal with the stress of financial issues. I got it, how bout we make a new rule that BC patients get paid what our congressman make while we are in treatment, sound good?
Good luck to all those who will have to deal with Irene, stay saft.
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EXCELLENT financial idea survivor 11! I 2nd the "be safe" to those dancing with Irene!
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