CALLING ALL STAGE I SISTERS
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Stopped by to check if there was any update about granny & Annette.
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It's so quiet around here..hope everyone's OK.
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Hi just checking in, tired today day 4 after treatment, but just hanging out and relaxing. Hope everyone has a lovely evening!
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onvacation....what type of chemo are you on?
I remember day 3 and 4 was the worse for me.....
Joan.......You are absolutely right. It's too quiet here......quiet could be a good sign but....
let's start talking and sharing our life experiences...doesn't have to be BC related
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I start....DD called...the wedding is getting closer and closer......♥
They are doing everything themselves because his family is also in NY.
We can't really physically help them.....
It will be a small wedding...Families from NY...and friends from Oahu.
She calls and updates me all the time and that makes me very happy.......i love my daughter and my FSIL very much.
Who is next to share...........
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I'm next ...
For reasons I won't go into, my DH & I canceled our homeowners insurance & went with another company. My DD#1 works for the local Agent at this Insurance Company & she did all the paperwork, etc for us. I went into the office this past Tuesday to sign stuff & write them a check & as I sat there at her desk, I watched her work. I tell you, I was sooo proud of her. She knows her sh*t, she is so efficient, poised, knowledgeable & so darn cute!! I was & am so PROUD of her, I could cry.
I am so blessed......
I can't wait for pictures, Sheila, of the lovely setting for your DD's wedding. Love ya!
((( K & Brian )))
((( Annette & her Mother )))
Hi Joan! Hello Meecie!
♥ to all my sisters!
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Shelia - I am on 6 rounds of T/C.
Lovely Sunday morning, I am still tired today, but expect to bounce back by tonight!
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morning all...came home and slept last night...passed out is more like it....surgery will not be until monday noon...poor mom, the pain is horrible but manageable until they freaking have to move her to *clean up* after laxative to alleviate constiptation from morphine...it was the single hardest thing to see her go through...it was so devastingly painful to watch I cannot begin to imagine what it is to feel...I was helping hold her as they went to move her and she literally pushed back so hard i fell back...my tough little mama. I love her so much. She is a fighter.
brother and sister have stepped up to plate and drama has been shelved for now to get mom through this. My company was very cool in arranging for me to come home early and took the friggin 750 hit in airfare for me. I am grateful.
In the midst of all of this divorce was finalized Friday. I texted and asked -"hey are we getting divorced today?" He said, we have to honey our only chance to get rid of all old BS and see if the real love we have is strong enough to bring us back together in the right way..."
Who the hell can process that? Oddly, he has been magnificent in taking care of our son and making sure I am getting rest. In fact, he has been doing everything I wish he had been doing before. He asked for nothing. And has literally had the kiddo most of the time the past couple of weeks in order to try to make it possible for mom to live with me. Then moved in to watch over them so I could go to new york. I cannot begin to imagine his horror when she tripped and hurt herself. It was horrific. (doc said bone could have just snapped due to age and osteoporisis) He did not want to call me but of course had to...ambulance and three fire trucks showed up...he had to make arrangements for someone to wacth our son( who freaked out over his grandman being hurt and all the commotion) and then go meet ambulance at hospital...then called brother and sister to meet him there..oh my...then keeping me on phone every five minutes to talk me through it and steady my nerves since I was ready to jump out the hotel window.Sheer terror and panic but he got me calmed down enough to keep doing next right thing...literally 30 phone calls until I got on the plane next afternoon. It helped more than I can explain. Ironically, nobody else except mom could have done that for me.
Before I left tuesday morning, monday was our 36th anniversary..... I was expecting nothing but horrible sadness. He then came over that evening with our son saying "too hectic to try this in morning before your flight-this way you can just leave without waiting on someone to get here" Mom was so happy to see him as she loves him dearly and visa versa.
After everyone went to sleep we sat in the backyard and just had an incredible time. Very surreal as I said. ...and it was exactly what I needed in some odd way.
I cant even begin to explain how it all makes some weird sense.
So, next up is getting mom through surgery. We are in relay teams at hospital since she cannot be alone at all. Drugs cause delirium and she is scared out of her mind.
I dont know what the future holds. But, really, none of us every really do. A mom who is a fighter to the core, an ex who is acting like the man I always believed him to be and a sister and brother being the best of who they were raised to be.
I think the key is mom here. once again she is herding her wayward sheep.
Pray for her please. Thank you for letting me ramble on..I do not like facebook as it is too public for something so private. Now that I had some sleep last night I am going to get alll dolled up for her since it makes her happy when I don't look like "something that cat dragged in (her words:)
peace out to everyone and hope all are doing good.
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annette: I remember when my youngest son broke his femur in a motorcycle accident. We got to the hospital and the doc told us he was going to have to pull his leg to get it in place for the xray. I could hear him screaming down the hall and he is one tough guy, so I know how painful it must be. They did surgery, put a rod in his leg with pins, and he is as good as new today. I hope it turns out as well for your mother.
As for you and your ex, maybe a nice relationship without marriage is best, you can have family time without the responsibility and obligations of marriage. It works for me, not with my ex, but with my boyfriend who I've had a nice 13 year relationship with. Take it slow and don't expect too much. Sometimes they come through when you least expect it. Sending you prayers and positive healing energy for your mom.
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Annette, I am praying for your family! God's grace is sometimes most evident when we let go and let Him take the wheel! .....something that's hard to do when we are struggling to make some order in our chaos! Blessings and hugs!
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Annette, I too am praying for you and your family! May God bless you all with the strength and love you need at this time and in the future, with the physical healing your Mother needs and with the emotional and spiritual healing that it will take to keep you all together as a happy, loving and cohesive family.
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Annette will continue to pray for your family. so glad that everyone is there for your mom. God does work in funny ways sometimes.
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Everybody has been so eloquent in their words, I can't top it, but I will keep you & yours in my prayers, Annette.
Hugs & ♥
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Annette - I haven't been around for a while, but I have always enjoyed reading your posts. How amazing that your now ex-husband is who you knew he could be, finally. My thoughts are with you regarding your mom and your family.
Valjean - you are always eloquent
Sherry - OMG - how are you? Did you make it to Seattle? I sure hope not without being in touch with me?
Hey Meece! I am back and ready to cause trouble again
Sheila - we have spoken recently and I hope you know that am so glad you are my dear friend.
As for sharing parts of ourselves and our lives - becoming a grandmother has changed me more dramatically than even the evil BC. I am so in love with the chunkiest little girl ever. She smiles at me with such love and recognition - that has made me so happy, until.....I turned on Paula Dean the other day who has the same hair as I do and my little baby girl smiled at her in exactly the same way. Damn - I thought I was special
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rain, THAT is too funny!! Your DGD smiling at Paula Dean the same as you! Hilarious!
You know something though?? You ARE special! ♥
I've been reading over at "Thinking out loud".... man, I haven't posted there in simply ages!!
I don't have enough time in my day to get everywhere I want.
What am I doing?!? Sometimes, absolutely nothing!!!
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Raincity that is so funny. When my now 5 year old GD was a baby i took care of her and I always watched Paula Dean and my GD was just giggle every time Paula Dean talked. And no I have not been to Seattle the kids have come here instead. Too much time off for medical for me. I'll send you a PM
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Annette - continuing to pray for your familty. The surgery should be soon....
Has there been any update from Granny?
Hugs & Love to all.
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Annette.....praying for your mother.....and for you my dear sister/friend ♥
hawk.....Nothing new from granny....Jo posted on Bonfire thread that she heard from her............♥
Diane...I love our conversations on the phone...you are a wonderful friend who understands me.....♥
(((Sisters)))♥
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17 hours ago jo1955 wrote:
<I just had a PM from Granny and she asked to let everyone know that tomorrow the doctor will determine if her son has a brain tumor or anyerisum. She will try and stay in contact but the computer she has does not work well where she is. She asks everyone to continue praying for her son. If I here anything more from her, I will let everyone know.>
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As always, when I don't check in for a few days so many messages on this thread. So sorry some of us are dealing with serious family issues. I've had my hands full as well, but seems pretty minor by comparison to the health issues. I'm thinking good thoughts for all of us. Hang in there everyone!
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Sheila,
Special Birthday wishes for my sister of the heart! ♥
Have a beautiful day,
Val
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Sheila...................HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR SHEILA, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU........................enjoy your day girlfriend
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Happy Birthday sheila
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Goodness, I haven't stopped by this thread in a little while and all these amazing belated birthday wishes! THANK YOU!
And Ducky!!! Happy Birthday To You Too!
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Why did they have to change the forum? I can't read my own typing anymore. Even with my reading glasses on.
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How do we contact the moderators to tell them we absolutely need a bigger typeface in this reply box? Not just want, must have!0
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Is anyone elses back to top not working?
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Continued prayers for granny and Brian.
Happy Birthday Sheila!!
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Not sure about this new format! It is very slow and I agree the reply box text is tiny!
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Happy Birthday Sheila!! Hope you have a wonderful day!
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