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CALLING ALL STAGE I SISTERS

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  • wren44
    wren44 Member Posts: 7,958
    edited February 2012

    It is indeed another planet. Lived in Houston for 16 years, then moved to the NW.

  • mimi1964
    mimi1964 Member Posts: 851
    edited February 2012

    Must be nice to have 60's we didn't get above 30 today here in Cullman.  But not complaining really, we even saw some snow flurries earlier.  The first all this year.  Tomorrow's high is suppose to be 35.  LOL!!

  • ptdreamers
    ptdreamers Member Posts: 639
    edited February 2012

    It has been rainy here, but mild in upper 40's low 50's. DH and I planned a cruise to relax and recover from the fun so far. We are sailing out of Tampa to France and flying  home. Had to cancel last planned trip due to diagnosis so am looking forward to planning for something other than tx and Dr appt.s.

    Hope everyone's weekend goes well. Good luck to those with surgery, tx and Dr appts. this coming week.

  • duckyb1
    duckyb1 Member Posts: 9,646
    edited February 2012

    We are finally getting whacked in Philly with cold weather...........we have been pretty lucky..............no snow (well not to talk about), and great temperatures.....................well ;here ;it comes tomorrow............low temps, extra low wind chills, and a real Artic blast...........................not suppose to last for too long, but when it comes its a "bear"...........................extra blanket night tonight......................

  • Panmars
    Panmars Member Posts: 166
    edited February 2012

    Winter came to my house too. 5 below zero this morning. But no snow anywhere. Now that's just odd.

  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 10,618
    edited February 2012

    Missing Lisa and thinking about her a lot lately.  She would have been celebrating her birthday this week,

  • odie16
    odie16 Member Posts: 1,415
    edited February 2012

    Welcome to the newbies. Sorry you have to join us but note this is the best group of ladies. 

    Layla - The time before surgery is the worst!  I know for me, I expected it to be so much worse than it really was so try to just take one step at a time. Hour by hour, minute by minute if need be. And know that your sisters are here for you.... Hugs!

    Jo - fyi, my DH was born on base in Turkey....

    Well winter came here too with gusty winds and flurries. Plan to follow Joan's advise and lounge today!

  • Kaara
    Kaara Member Posts: 2,101
    edited February 2012

    Hello fellow Texans:  I was born and raised in Houston, in the old section (inside the loop as they call it now) lived there for 22 years.  Two of my children were born in Texas...Houston and Ft. Worth.  We left there when I was 23, but once a Texan always a Texan!  The last time I was in Houston was for my DS's funeral.  I still have cousins that live in Dallas/Denton.

  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 9,611
    edited February 2012

    Meece....i always think about Lisa...her sense of humor....♥♥♥

    Odie....I was born and raised in Turkey until i was 20 years old. So what happens if the baby is born in another country? is he considered Turkish Citizen?

    I can't complaint about the weather this year but again you never know we might get a blizzard in April....

    Layla.....We will all be jumping in your pocket for tomorrow's surgery. i know the waiting is the worse part...HUGS♥

    (((♥SISTERS♥)))

    Val....we missed you...where are you? ♥

  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 9,611
    edited February 2012
    mskassie Welcome to our sisterhood.♥
  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 7,545
    edited February 2012

    odie - Which base in Turkey?  Incirlik or Ankara  Izmir does not have base confines - we lived and worked throughout the city.

    Sheila - Gunaydin  Nasilsiniz? 

  • odie16
    odie16 Member Posts: 1,415
    edited February 2012

    Jo/Sheila - Hubby was born on base in Istanbul. Could have had citizenship there but thankfully his parents signed it away so they Turkish army couldnt draft him upon turning of age.

    Layla - Will hang in your pocket early today to help hold your hand during the longest 24 hours and will still be there for you when you wake up tomorrow. HUGS!!! 

    Course if anyone wants to send fortification such as Margaritas & brownies, they would be appreciated....lol

  • Sherryc
    Sherryc Member Posts: 4,503
    edited February 2012

    Welcome newbies.  Glad to have you here.

    Kaara I was born in Houston and we lived inside the loop.  Parents moved when I was a baby as they did not want to raise us kids in the city.

    Weather here in Texas has been crazy, visiting my new grandbabies and it has snowed most of the day.  Very cold outside and tomorrow is suppose to be 68 go figure.

    layla good luck with surgery tomorrow.

  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 7,545
    edited February 2012

    Layla - Jumping in your pocket and will be there when you wake up.

    Odie mentioned margaritas & brownies.

    Following that up with some Margaritas!

     

  • odie16
    odie16 Member Posts: 1,415
    edited February 2012

    Jo, I love the way ya think! 

  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 9,611
    edited February 2012

    Jo...Ben iyiyim (I think) I need something sweet......brownies look very delicous.

    odie i was also born in Istanbul as an Armenian....

    I'm waiting for the Grammy's......I really enjoy the music

    lalalalalalalalalala

  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 7,545
    edited February 2012

    odie - I am going for MRI results on Tues afternoon.  Don't think I need a pocket party BUT if you gals want to come along and hang out let me know and I will wear somethng with big ones.

    FYI - The MRI has nothing to do with BC.  My pain specialist - who I am seeing for the nerve damage from rads - now thinks I may have a pinched nerve in my spine.  Nerve damage is on the left side - the other is on the right.  If it is not one thing, it is another. 

  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 9,611
    edited February 2012
    Don't forget to bring the brownies Jo  Tongue out
  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 7,545
    edited February 2012
    Sheila - Making them right now.Wink
  • odie16
    odie16 Member Posts: 1,415
    edited February 2012

    Throw another Margarita in and I'll be there for that MRI... ha ha

    Loved all the funky noises including the one that sounds like the Monkeys running across the top of the tube. Passed the time trying to associate all the sounds with familiar sounds. Distraction isn't bad and helps pass the time. 

  • joan811
    joan811 Member Posts: 1,982
    edited February 2012

    Lots of parties here....Big stretchy pockets needed
    PocketCat

    Try not to leave crumbs!

    Jo, I hope your MRI results are helpful for you.
    Layla, We will be with you. I sent you a PM.
    J

  • joan811
    joan811 Member Posts: 1,982
    edited February 2012
    It's freezing here...just...and windy.  Snow flurries.
    I do love that warm, dry, sunny weather in TX but I like winter and a little snow, too....
    Have a good night, wherever you may be.
  • samsue
    samsue Member Posts: 599
    edited February 2012

    JO, thanks for the "beverage" and brownies! Perfect ending to a busy day.

    Welcome newbies, great group of ladies here.... fun, and "responsible" all around.

    Don't know what the temps are here... I did go out and had to bundle up and got to wear the scarf I got for Xmas.

    Jumping in the pockets of those who are going in for tests and dr app't this week  I'll bring the coffee.

  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 9,611
    edited February 2012

    Hi Joan.....It's freezing and windy here.

    good Night Sister ♥

  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 7,545
    edited February 2012
                                   
  • joan811
    joan811 Member Posts: 1,982
    edited February 2012
    Samsue, you just reminded me....yesterday I got a package from my high school best friend who has been my rock during all this...only she is in Atlanta and I am in NY.  But it doesn't matter....
    in the package, a beauitful knit scarf - just perfect for me - and her hote said 'knit with time and love'  and it made me cry....so much I couldn't call her - just a txt.  That's what really keeps me going - the love of those who really understand and quietly support...like everyone here.
    Nite all.
  • truebff
    truebff Member Posts: 322
    edited February 2012

    Joan, those are the best loving friends in the world, and you are blessed to have them. I'm so touched for you and your friend.

  • Kaara
    Kaara Member Posts: 2,101
    edited February 2012

    Sherryc:  A fellow Houstonian from inside the loop..nice!  I lived off of Harrisburg Blvd, an old neighborhood that is now in a state of decay.  In fact, the old homestead that was so beautiful then, I had to have demolished after my DSis passed, because it was being inhabited by crack addicts and becoming a danger.  I sold the land to the neighbor next door that helped my mother and uncle for so many years.  It makes me sad to go back there and see just a vacant piece of property.  So many good memories of family get togethers and good cheer that happened there when I was growing up.  I have a painting of the home, done by a friend of the family, so I can keep those memories alive.

  • hawk
    hawk Member Posts: 255
    edited February 2012

    Praying for all and in those big stretchy pockets today. Layla - praying for peace and succuss.  Jo, praying for a helpful MRI.  

    Love the kittens! So cute.  

  • mimi1964
    mimi1964 Member Posts: 851
    edited February 2012

    Layla hope your surgery goes well and Jo your MRI tomorrow.  Prayers going up. 

    Hugs to you all ... and a big welcome to the newbies!