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  • karen333
    karen333 Member Posts: 2,037
    edited February 2014

    ah oh, Betty's gone over the edge!!!!!  This is like the old fashioned winters we used to have, when I got up there was only about 3 inches and I thought not too bad at all, then it started snowing more heavily and blowing, I think we have about 8 inches now and it's still coming down sideways.  My liquid O2 delivery man came at 3 and said he drove in white outs all the way from Rochester  to my house.  The portable tank is so much more manageable, weighs far less. sorry Cheryl you are out of a job with many thanks to all of you who have done tank duty.  It is very quiet at my house, I have decided to actually live the Serenity Prayer, and keep my contact to a minimum, easier on the nerves for certain. hugs to all - stay warm, stay safe, Karen  

  • bevin
    bevin Member Posts: 519
    edited February 2014

    You made me laugh.. I love really kind neighbors who come snowblow out a drivway with 10 inches of snow.  Gotta love my neighbors. Have to bring them some wine!

  • bevin
    bevin Member Posts: 519
    edited February 2014

    I can not wait to see the Olympic opening Ceremonies!!

  • Maureen813
    Maureen813 Member Posts: 1,826
    edited February 2014

    enjoy Bevin. Hoping they stay safe and all have the wonderful moment they deserve

  • Maureen813
    Maureen813 Member Posts: 1,826
    edited February 2014

    Staying under my blanket and watching tv. Did anyone see the Beatles special last night. Enjoyed that show.  Need everyone to jump in pocket on thurs  tumor markers are up and hoping its nothing but I'm nervous. 

    Anyone heard from Linda ?  She had biopsy and haven't seen anything. Hope she's ok

    How are the Olympic s going. I confess haven't been following and wondering how the USA is doing

  • bevin
    bevin Member Posts: 519
    edited February 2014

    Good day for couches and TV Maureen.   Be good to yourself. Hopefully the TM's settle down.

    Olympics have been great, but the  snow is not cooperating. Apparently ita a bit warm in Sochi.

    I did'mt see the Beattles and haven't heard from Linda either.

    Prayers for everyone coming your way.

    Hugs

    Bevin

  • janhart
    janhart Member Posts: 292
    edited February 2014

    Maureen, hugs and prayers that it's just nothing, but I understand the anxiety waiting to find out. Will definitely be with you on Thursday. 

    Linda, Linda, where are you? Let us know how you are doing. 

    Been watching a lot of the Olympics at my house, it's getting to be a long winter. Almost done with the third Hunger Games book and then I'll watch the first two movies. As you can see, nothing much exciting going on here, but that's ok for now. It's really quiet here since my older daughter moved out. She's really liking having her own place. But that's only until July when she gets married and the husband will move in. 

    Hope all are doing well .......love, Jan

  • karen333
    karen333 Member Posts: 2,037
    edited February 2014

    Hi all, Maureen - I'm in your pocket now and will jump into next pocket when you change, will be with you on Thurs. when you go to the doctor's.  During drinking hours just pour a little CM in and I won't be a nuisance.  Sending calm thoughts to counteract the anxiety and prayers too.  Linda, wherever did you go to, we are missing you.  Had to get a stronger prescription for my glasses, so am wearing last year's glasses, so no reading, thank goodness for the Olympics!  Know more about the winter sports than I ever knew before!   Very quiet here, all are finished with winter.  An aide I had when I was at the Pre-school found me on Facebook, we had a wonderful time remembering what after hours at the school used to be like in the mid 80's, nothing you could get away with now.  We complimented each other on looking just like we used to---ha!  Having coffee tomorrow with my former aide from the Blind School, FB is a wonderful place to find old friends and bc.org is a wonderful place to keep ties with present friends!!  love, Karen

  • janhart
    janhart Member Posts: 292
    edited February 2014

    Very quiet here ladies, what is everyone up to? Still not much here, more Olympic watching, more reading. The US hockey team win over Russia was exciting. On a positive note, I noticed that it was still light out at 5:30. Take care, keep warm, love Jan

  • bevin
    bevin Member Posts: 519
    edited February 2014

    Yeah... Jan I notice the same thing.. daylight at 5:30... that can really start to lift our spirits.. that and a great hockey win!

    I'm enjoying the olympics too.

  • karen333
    karen333 Member Posts: 2,037
    edited February 2014

    Hi all, just wanted to let you wonderful ladies know that all is right in my household today.  Much conversation and apologies, very heartfelt, it feels so good.  Addison and I are sharing a chicken wing pizza and watching Basketball All Stars.  Thank you all for your prayers, we are a powerful group.  Love, Karen

  • bevin
    bevin Member Posts: 519
    edited February 2014

    Very good news Karen... I love chicken wing Pizza!

  • kindone
    kindone Member Posts: 435
    edited February 2014

    Hello Ladies,  Karen great news,  How is everyone?  I loved watching the hockey I so glad USA won. I going to miss the Olympic when there over.  Anyone here from Linda?  Maureen how did you. Make out .  Thinking about you . When are we going to lunch. Let me know.  Betty

  • Maureen813
    Maureen813 Member Posts: 1,826
    edited February 2014

    I'm ok. Tumor markers keep climbing and going for another pet scan. This is my life now

  • karen333
    karen333 Member Posts: 2,037
    edited February 2014

    Hi all, luncheon is on your first day off Betty, March 8, shall we go for 1 o'clock to miss the crowd, let me know who is in and I'll call for reservations for seats and Godiva. 

  • bevin
    bevin Member Posts: 519
    edited February 2014

    Maureen- praying they are just climbing from stress, and inflamation and nothing to do with more cancer. I will add you to my prayers.

    Karen- March 8th is a tough day for me. I have plans but will try to re-arrange them as I'd like to see eveyrone.  Will keep you posted.

  • kindone
    kindone Member Posts: 435
    edited February 2014

    Maureen,  sometimes when your in treatment your markers go up bc it's shedding the cancer, hoping that's the case.  I praying for you.  I can,t wait to see everyone on the 8th.

    Betty

  • LindaJD
    LindaJD Member Posts: 134
    edited February 2014

    Hi ladies, 

    I FINALLY am able to get a strong wifi signal!  Yes, I did have a biopsy done & then I had to have a SonoHystergram; it's an internal ultrasound.  Results showed I have a pre-cancerous condition w/ a very weak cervix!  My Dr claims this is normal in post menopause women & I have to see her again in June.   Also I've been going for my knee injections (ouch!).  It is a series of 3 injections, 1 week apart.  This very COLD weather is relentless on injured joints!  I've had 2 shots; 1 more to go.  Also, I went for a routine eye exam & was referred to a retina specialist.  I had that appt this morning & he said my retinas are fine but he discovered I have catatracts in both eyes.  Also, I went to Pluta Cancer center to see my MO & she said I need to have Reclast again for my brittle bones.  I have an appt next week w/ my RO, who I've never met because she replaced my DR who retired in December.  

    Total for the month of February; 7 Dr appts!   This is my life!  

    I'm still taking care of my Mother; who is declining & needs more from me.  Today, after my eye Dr appt I took her to her Dr because she has Strep throat again.  She had it 2 weeks ago & was on an antibiotic but apparently it didn't work!  

    Also about a week ago, my Mom went to flush the toliet & it backed up!  She's on sewers here & long story short, I had to call a plumber to come & snake out the main pipe & replace it w/ pvc pipe.  What a mess!

    This is my life; Doctors, Doctors, & more Doctors!  & pretty much doing everything for my Mother, including Doctors for her!

    And I still work every day part time.  

    I bet you are sorry you asked where I've been!  Just kidding!Loopy  

    Besides  watching the Olympics, enduring this long, frigid winter, how is everyone doing?  

    Stay warm!

    Love, Linda

  • janhart
    janhart Member Posts: 292
    edited February 2014

    Linda,  thank you for checking in with us.  Seven dr. Appts and it's only half way through the month. No wonder you had no time to get online. And your mother too? And time to work? Wow, well praying for you that things will calm down and that The Lord will bring you better health. 

    Maureen, maybe Betty's right about why your numbers have gone up. This whole BC thing is so stinking crappy. Enough is enough. Praying that you too will be granted better health

    Karen, so glad things are looking better for you with your family. They need to appreciate the wonderful caring person you are. 

    Hi to the rest of my friends here. Miss you all......Jan

  • SusanHG
    SusanHG Member Posts: 455
    edited February 2014

    I have been MIA for way too long here. I think it is the cold. I am hibernating in every way possible. Hubby and I have been seriously considering a move to a warmer climate. My skin condition gets so bad when I have to bundle up, so been dealing with trying to get rid 

    of that. Fun, fun, fun. Moisturizer? I use Olay Regenerist and Definity.

    I am sending you an unbelievable amount of prayers Maureen for your Petscan. Hoping Betty is right. 

    I will have to find out from hubby about the 8th. he is traveling most of this month and some of next month. Will let you ladies know. Here's to warmer temps, good pet scan results, less doctor's appts., more Buster stories, and lots more good times and laughs for all of us. Love you all! <3

    Susan

  • Maureen813
    Maureen813 Member Posts: 1,826
    edited February 2014

    Well said Susan. You write so well. If you move I'm going to climb in your suitcase. I started whining yesterday about the snow and haven't stopped yet. I am officially sick of snow. Guess what I have a flood watch for thurs too  

    Linda. I  so relieved that you are ok. We were worried. Doesn't sound like the best of times but hoping things turn around for you

    I found a new drink called Mu. Karen talked me into adding to my coffee last night. What a great idea karen. Lol. 

    That's my story and I'm sticking to it

  • Maureen813
    Maureen813 Member Posts: 1,826
    edited February 2014

    hey who is watching the Olympics? Fios lets you watch on demand for free 

  • karen333
    karen333 Member Posts: 2,037
    edited February 2014

    Hi all you strong women, if adversity makes us strong we are going to be able to take on Superman and win.  I think this winter weather has all of us thinking of warmer climates.  Test, tests and more tests - when it all piles on it feels like it takes over your life, seeing Dr. after Dr. has us all thinking in a direction we don't want to go, this bc journey can just knock you down with all it twists and turns.  We are also women of great power of prayer, when everyone was in my pocket, prayer took a terrible situation and turned it right around and I am blessed to have all of you and I thank each one of you.   Linda, we are all so glad that you checked in, we were about ready to send out those huge St. Bernard dogs with a small barrel of your favorite drink and Maureen, I'm voting with Betty and Susan that there is massive shedding going on, and the tumor markers go right back down.  On the 8th there may be reservations for all of us, so sorry you cannot join us Linda, and a request for 2 bottles of Godiva, I hope the police don't oversee our posts!!!. Love to all, Karen . 

  • SusanHG
    SusanHG Member Posts: 455
    edited February 2014

    what is Mu, Maureen? Now I am curious. 

    Just looked outside and more snow. :/. Will it end?

    I am in for lunch on the 8th. Will we need a third bottle? :) 

    Stay warm and safe everyone!

    Susan

  • Maureen813
    Maureen813 Member Posts: 1,826
    edited February 2014

    Mu is a chocolate cream liqueur that I fell in love with at a wine tasting event at George Town plaza last weekend  I'm taking up drinking as nothing else seems to be working lol

  • Maureen813
    Maureen813 Member Posts: 1,826
    edited February 2014

    Doc just called not good news. Starting chemI this week  

  • heymoose
    heymoose Member Posts: 682
    edited February 2014

    HI all,

    Linda so happy you checked in.  Hoping march is a better month for you, less doctors or no doctors would be good.  Saying prayers for you and your mother.

    Maureen, my heart goes out to you.  This is a tuff time for you and we are all in your pockets at all times.  

    I will be at the luncheon on the 8th.  I miss and love all of my sista's.

    Hugs, Cheryl

  • bevin
    bevin Member Posts: 519
    edited February 2014

    Maureen- I'm sorry for your news. I am praying for healing for you, knowledge for the doctors who care for you and that chemo will bring you to NED.

  • karen333
    karen333 Member Posts: 2,037
    edited February 2014

    Dear Maureen, anything I can do, it is yours for the asking.   You are going to be really sick of lumpy pockets, just tap, we are here for you. Love all of you, Karen

  • SusanHG
    SusanHG Member Posts: 455
    edited February 2014

    Maureen-lots of love to you tonight. Sending you strength, healing and hugs for chemo this week. I am in your pocket and it will be full. And I am here for anything you need, just call. Hugs to you. 

    Susan

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