thread for middle age to older Christian women.
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Love the Halloween fun. 👻 🎃 We got two inches of snow last night, but the roads are clear now and should be just cold for the kids tonight. I have my chili cooking (a family tradition) and am ready. I had another PT appointment today. The therapist is very kind and modified the exercises for me. She knows her work as she has been doing PT for 20 years. She is gentle and explains everything clearly explaining what she is targeting and what she is avoiding for me specifically. I am thankful they couldn't work me in twice a week yet so we can take things very slowly. I go twice a week starting in December if I can handle it, but it is a different location and a different therapist. It is closer to where I live and the roads are better if it snows.
My half-sister is having an overy removed Nov 7th due to the presence of a large mass. We are praying it will be benign and all will be corrected with just a laparoscopic surgery. There is a huge cancer history in that side of the family with both my bio dad and half-brother plus additional family members I don't even know (and me of course.) Thank you for your prayers.
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Hi Chris, I am glad that your therapist is taking it easy and explaining things to you. If you do continue in Dec. I hope your new therapist will be as good. My niece just got back from several days of fun with a couple of her girl friends in Denver. The pictures she sent had snow on the mountain tops. I knew you said you had snow in your forecast. We have had several summer like days and then today is much cooler and tonight will drop into the low 30's and wake us all up to the fact that we are almost in November.
I will pray for your half sister. I sure hope they can do the less invasive surgery. I will pray that it is benign and that she will have a rapid recovery.
When they say things come in threes I guess I qualify for that. I think I need a new toilet. In all my years I have never had to replace a toilet so this has been a learning curve. My handyman is in Florida helping one of his relatives who lost their whole house in the hurricane and last year he remodeled their whole house. So I can't depend on him to help with my issues in the near future. Florida sounds like it is a mess and the insurance companies are balking at paying for rebuilding unless they build a two story house. I am having issues with my kitchen sink and I have a furnace guy coming tomorrow as my filter holder which I accidentally put in upside down in the spring is now causing issues.
I hope your body is adjusting to this PT and helping. It sounds like it might be feeling worse before it feels better. Prays for you too.
Love,
Nancy
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Nancy,
I was wondering if still taking very expensive suppositories for pain post hemorrhoidectomy.
There were a few overdone PT treatments leaving me in misery post right knee replacement surgery on Halloween 2022. I was glad when PT was done. ;o)
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Hi Ladies. I felt led to just check up on you all and am so happy to see almost all of you still on here. I am praying for Carol's transition and for her family.
We moved from Texas back to Ohio two years ago this month because the medical care was over a 3 hour drive where we were in SW TX. We found a home that's 15-20 minutes away from healthcare and the care is good. We love being near our siblings again and our other 2 children & their families.
Since moving here I now have 11 specialists. (I know - good grief!) The things I am now dealing with are 1) Cyst on foot bone. 2) Lost hearing in L ear even after 4 excruciating steroid shots into my eardrum - all because the receptionist didn't get me in for 5 weeks. Now need hearing aids. 3) Had a knee replacement last May and got shingles the week right before it. Knee never fully recovered even after PT. 4) I'm getting colonoscopies every 6 months and am 'high risk for colorectal cancer' 5) Had Ptosis and cataract surgeries in both eyes 6) I have Supraventricular Tachycardia and just had an EP (electrophysiological) test a week ago but they can't do the ablation to correct it because there are too many areas misfiring. 7) Lung x-ray is abnormal "Interstitial lung disease" and I don't have the CT scan report back yet. I have sleep apnea. My breathing stops 17 times an hour in my sleep but with the Cpap it goes down to 2-3.
BUT - I'm still here and as far as I know I'm cancer free, though I didn't get another oncologist since moving. Hubby has been through his trials too but we still praise God it COULD always be worse.
God is good all the time whether we feel great or not. He's ALWAYS there for us, with us, in us. Be of good courage ladies, Jesus is coming for His own sooner than we may think.
Lord bless you all.
Adrienne (Ade)
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ade,
Welcome back to the thread. ^..^
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Ade, so happy to read your post. I was going through my prayer book and saw your name and said a prayer for you just last week. So happy your move has been successful and that you are still with us! Yes, God is good all the time!
I am still fighting random pain but don't think it is from the PT as it is not in the same area and I am nauseted. I am anxious for my scan on the 11th… My DH has been sick so I wonder if it is a variation of that. I actually think he has Covid but he refuses to test since he has no cold symptoms and he got a Covid booster a couple of weeks ago. He has been weak for over a week. He is stubborn… It snowed a little last night and will off and on all week. We took our Halloween decor down when it was warm on Saturday. My DD has already put up her tree and decorations! But I will still wait a couple of weeks and am thankful she lives downstairs and I don't have to look at them so I am not tempted. I like to clean thoroughly first and it will take me a while since I feel so crappy.
Praying God sends blessings on all in this thread, and praying daily for Carol that God holds her tight.
Chris
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Chris you simply amaze me. You, at stage 4, can do rings around me! Yes I have a lot going on but I can't do half of what you do. You are an amazing example of God's grace and what He does in one whose faith is strong. I'm sorry your hubby isn't well. We went through a botched prostate surgery with my James and a second aggressive surgery with seven emergency room visits for bladder clots in the catheter. It was quite the ordeal. A few days ago he had an accident cutting down a leaning tree. It slammed back at him hitting his side so hard it made a softball sized hematoma requiring an ER trip. PRAISE THE LORD he didn't have internal injuries or cuts from the chainsaw he was using! He is very sore (we're 73) but going to be ok. God has saved him MANY times in our 52 years of marriage and I am forever thankful. This is us now - with our goofy pup Ezra.
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@ade Lovely picture. I know you two have been through so much yet you look happy. I remember your struggles before you moved and was astonished you soldiered through all the house difficulties. Love the pup too! It is so nice to live near family. We moved two years ago also and I am so happy we did. My DH and I have been married 51 years so I feel we have things in common. Thank you also for your kind words. I have felt a little blue the last couple of weeks trying so hard to feel useful and have been pushing through the pain. It is hard to keep smiling so my DD and DGD don't feel my burden. My DH is a gift from God. He is even learning to cook! All your kind words have helped me today. Thank you!
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cgs19, welcome to our little group! It's so nice to have you here.
Ade, welcome back! It sounds like the move to Ohio has been very good for you and James. I'm thankful that you are near family. Is your son still a Border Patrol officer?
Nancy, your photos are just gorgeous. Autumn in your neck of the woods is really spectacular. Did you find a handyman to help with the toilet and sink issues?
Chris, I will pray that your half sister's surgery is successful and the pathology results are benign.
Wheatfields, how are you and your nurse friend doing?
My husband and I have settled on new Medicare plans for 2025. Our information webinar was originally scheduled for 50 minutes but ended up lasting over 3 hours! There were lots of questions from the audience, and the new $2000 prescription drug cap was covered in depth by the presenters (that information was very helpful). All in all, it was a productive session.
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Teka, I am not taking the suppositories anymore. Cammie's meds are so expensive something had to go. They weren't really helping anyway. The urgent care doctor that wanted me to take Epsom salt baths for my cyst is actually helping both things. My cyst removal is not until Nov. 22.
Hershey, thank you for your nice comments. I was so thrilled that I went back to this hidden lake and discovered if I looked back when standing on the bridge there was my perfect picture. I am so glad you have found a new medicare plan. Going to one of those information meetings is great. I remember having this lady come when I was on this patient advisory counsel for my network of doctors and she was very informative.
Ade, it's been a long time. You were on my mind a few days ago and now you have posted. Wow, you have a lot going on to say the least. I am praying for you. I am really sorry to hear about all the different challenges you have had and are dealing with. I'm sorry to hear about James surgeries and the tree falling and hitting him. My goodness you both have had a lot to deal with. You both look good in front of that beautiful red bush or tree and Ezra looks like a cutie. I am glad you don't have to drive for hours to get to a medical clinic now. That has to be a big relief. I am sure it is nice being near family again. Is your son still in TX?
Chris, I am sorry to hear about your DH being sick and you being nauseated and still having pain. I will certainly be praying for you and for your upcoming scans next week. I am impressed that your daughter has up Christmas decorations already. I am sure your grand daughter is loving all of the holidays. I continue to pray for you. I have been praying for your half sister as well.
Wheatfields, I hope your PT is helping with your leg. I hope your nurse friend will do well on sleep meds now.
I was very fortunate that my furnace guy saved me $500 with the help of………………..duct tape!!!!! The cure all for so many things. I am going to try a natural remedy for my sink and I am still reseaching toilets which the ones I have been looking at would be a very big expense with a plumber installation.
I feel like I am getting a cold tonight. I saw my pcp today and I have fluid on my ears again so I am going to get into an ENT when my cyst removal is over. No snow here but it is raining alot. I stood out in very light rain today as there was a long line to vote early. We have still not had a hard freeze yet.
I am not quite sure what to post about Carol. I will check obits again tonight. I am not sure how long someonw can hang on in hospice in the state she was in. I just keep praying for her and her family.
Take care everyone. Have a restful night. I have prayed for ALL of you.
Love,
Nancy
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Well ladies, this is going to be a really big surprise. I did some digging remembering that when Carol would send her newsletter this last time it came from one of her friends. I didn't even think about this all these weeks. So I emailed this friend and here was her response
Nancy,
" God is so good. Carol is alive and kicking. She has decided to go off chemo and just taking it day by day. Text her and let her know that you love her. I plan to come over and just give her some love this weekend.
Thank you for checking in."
I have to admit I was shocked and pleased. I didn't realize she would still be on chemo in hospice. I asked this friend if she is still in hospice. I asked if she would give me her cell number as I don't have that or if she is able to email.
So that was good news
for sure.
Yes, I am really posting this at almost 5 am. I have not been to sleep yet.
Enjoy this new day.
Love,
Nancy
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Nancy, that is what I thought when I saw you posted at 4:55 am - I'm sorry you weren't sleeping and will be praying for you and also the cyst removal and praying that you are not getting a cold. Maybe it's just the cool rainy weather. I am so happy to hear about Carol, although my nurse friend told me once that it is possible to even leave hospice, some people can be there a couple years. We don't want her to suffer but pray that she is still enjoying being surrounded by family and loved ones and resting in His arms of encouragement.
Chris, I'm praying that you and your DH are feeling better soon, and for your scans.
Ade, It is wonderful to hear from you and see the beautiful picture you posted. We are continuing in prayer for you and your DH.
My nurse friend just started the new med yesterday, so she hasn't noticed anything yet. PT is helping my leg but now they are focusing on quads and found that I don't have that much strength in my upper legs which is important for balance. We had been working on the lower leg at first. So I'll be at this a couple more months. They have changed a couple of my sister's medications and she seems a little better in attitude and not as combative as my BIL calls it. Although he is the one that faces the "combat" the most.
Praying for each of you. Have a wonderful week!
Love, Wheatfields
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Good morning!
H & I dragged out at 6:00am and voted.
BBL
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Nancy, thank you for posting an update on Carol. I pray she is comfortable and feels Christ's loving presence. I also pray that you're not getting a cold. Colds and RSV are widespread in my area. I have a doctor's appointment on Thursday and have been told to wear a mask! 😷
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