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Joan and Gigil- you saps - would love to go to Disney again. We spent 5 days there and still didn't see everything. Our youngest son was with us - he was still young enough to love Mickey and Donald. He loved it too. Have fun. Congrats on selling your house Gigi.
So good to hear from you Joan. Thanks rugby patient is on the mend.
Josie - looking good for a new job!
70 - that is too cute!
Redhead - that is too funny. Am wondering though if they are k.
Happy Halloween everyone! Expect a lot of kids. Turning cold here - like n the 30s -brr!
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Wanted to try to post some pictures of my cake balls. Oh good, they posted! These are the keylime flavor. I also made chocolate/mocha/cinnamon and vanilla caramel. Lots of work but a lot of my neighbors and pharmacy peeps are awfully glad. I made sugar cookies too.
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Small brag, the chocolate looked so nice!
I have lots and lots left over so I think we should have a cakeball party tomorrow just for us gals for Halloween. Any takers?
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You know 70 Charger, I'd like to wear that bra the next time I go see my MO.0 -
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Janis, the cake balls look delicious and so cute! Lucky neighbors and pharmacy friends. Diane we have annual passes, so we try to do a little Disney every day. We ate dinner at one of the resorts where we have vacation club points. After that we walked around the resort and found an empty basketball court complete with balls. We had the best time shooting baskets, dribbling and getting some good exercise in the process. My DH loved it. He played basketball in high school, and on a city league during med school. It gave him such a lift. He wants to go back tomorrow. Maybe I will have more energy if we do it BEFORE dinner. The old pot roast was tiring me out! Tomorrow we will be all set for trick or treaters.
Our time in Florida has been very productive. We sold a house, refinanced a mortgage on another one, and made an offer on a small townhouse on a golf course to replace the 80's built house we are selling. We are buying the townhouse new. It will serve also as a storm home for my daughter and grandkids. I do not like them trying to get to the farm in bad weather or on bad roads. Spring, summer and fall we will have a great time with them at the golf course. When I get back to Minnesota, I will be readying for a move. Life is never dull. I guess that is what will keep us young. Happy Halloween everyone!
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Janis, those cake balls look yummy!!I wish I lived closer.
GIGIL, For some reason I thought it was your house in Minnesota you just sold. I should of read more carefully.
Thanks everyone for the good luck on the new job. I really think I will stay if they ask me. And they seem impressed. I really like the office staff. Everyone's really nice.
Have a good Halloween to everyone who celebrates. We don't get a lot of trick or treaters. It's going to be cold today. Only a high of 47°. I hope DD doesn't want me to take her all over the place trick or treating. My DS will stay home and give out candy and will will put the dog in the bedroom while he gives out candy. I'm afraid she will get lose with him opening the door for the kids.
Up early. Didn't sleep well. Couldn't fall asleep. So cold. I need to wash my heavy comforter.I have to leave for work soon
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Absolutely love the bra, Charger.
That's such good news, Josie. Sounds like it's going to work out. Anything happening with the other opportunity?
Maybe if I lived near DisneyWorld, I'd see more of my grandkids. Need to figure out where to live when I get old (older?). I was at a meeting the other day, where the head of public transportation in our state was the presenter. My question was about feeling I'd have to move away if I ever lost the ability to drive, as there are no busses or even taxis in my area. The presenter started riffing about starting now to plan for a move later. Really? I'd expected her to address developing community carpools or the sort.
So, Gigil, what's it like living in Orlando?
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Gigil - am so glad you sold that house. Can not wait to do that and be done with all this 1039 old house stuff. BT has been doing small things but it really will be going As Is when it comes time. I am doing some research on how selling will affect my dissability if I do it before I am 66. Lots to consider. It does me no good to dump it and then not be able to buy something else because of a loop hole. Glad you are doing some fun time in Fl. How is hubby feeling?
Brookside - Never thought about the dye causing the dizzies. Good point. I think it was laying down flat for so long and being still.Plus all that noise made me deaf for several hours. All I could hear was my tinnitis. The anxiety of her stabbing me over and over to find a vein was no fun either. I really have to talk to my Drs about that vein thing. It seems like it is getting worst. They talked about a port once but I do not want one. My mom had one and they are a pain. Hope your test results are good too.
Janice - CAKEBALLS!!!!! They look so good. Yum. I want em all. You are so talented.
Edwards - It is burr cold here too and wet. I have all this candy but might not do it this year. BT and the doggie can if they want.
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Janis, any takers???????????????????????????????? Count me IN! LOL...they look fabulous! So adorable!!
Gigil, can you send some of your warm weather up here? I know it is cold for FL this weekend but it has to beat scraping my car windows this morning cause they had frost on them...ugh!
Happy Halloween ladies! Gotta run as always cuz am at work. BOO! xo
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Cindy - Hope that infection is going down. Those are nasty.
70charger - Cute bra!!! Wish I could wear one. All I can handle 2 years out is a Genie Bra. Too much pain for me unless I have to do it.
Josie, SEW and all my other friends - Just saying hello. Trying not to forhet anyone.
I do not have a new pup everyone but my BT brought his with him and she has adapted very well. So small and cute. Keeps things lively. My allergies are adjusting. I just have to keep her out of my bedroom...very hard to do. Thank God my bed is too far off the ground and she can not jump up on it. Can not say the same for my white sofa and chairs.
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Josie, the house we are selling is in rural Minnesota. In Lakes Country. It is being bought by a single mom with a young son, and I am very happy for her. We made it as easy as we could for her. It is still nice and warm here in Florida. They say we are going to have a cold spell, which means it will be down to 68 and windy tomorrow. I am not complaining. I am going to be spending time up north off and on all winter what with selling and buying houses. Bunky, I am like you. I can't even have a table massage without getting unsteady on my feet. I hate it. I can't wait until you are free and clear of that house. From what I know, you should be able to sell your first home without having to claim it on taxes. I don't know how that plays into disability, however. I saw pictures of some kids form North Dakota today with their winter coats on. All of a sudden the weather is changing there. And Chicago is not having great weather either, I hear.
I am making home made pizza tonight and tiny little caramel apples. They are made from a melon baller into a full sized apple and then dipped in caramel. Yummy little treats, but nothing to compare with Janis' cake balls.
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Hi all, I have missed a few pages but just want to check in (yup, night owl here)
Am getting ready to travel to Florida. I have clothes all over the guest room bed and papers all over the 2nd guest room...got tired of piles and boxes of papers in each room so I put it all in one place. I hope tomorrow to get it all organized and toss most of it.
I see it will be very windy when I leave Sunday which makes me nervous to fly. And Florida will be cool - 60s sunday, 70s Monday and low 80s Tuesday. This is good since I am pale and will wear long pants mostly. DD is meeting 12 friends there so I am a tag-a-long but that's fine with me. Gigi, I will send a PM to tell you where I'll be.
I took off my busiest 2 days at work and don't care....just found out my boss who has leukemia is coming back Tuesday. I won't be there...he is still under treatment and weekly bone marrow tests. I don't know how he will do, but he hates staying home.Work has been tough...I am constantly feeling offended by the guys I work with...they just steam roll over everyone in their path. But I went to a great workshop today with a new group of ladies = "WILD" - stands for Women in Leadership Development. Their presentations were inspiring and very down to earth. I need friends at work and maybe this group will become established. I am learning not to let the guys get to me but I decided I will say something when they are out of line.
Gigi, I am usually confused about which houses you have and which you are selling...it sounds like a very busy time for you.Cindy, I can't seem to figure out where you are any more! It sounds like you and Dh are regaining a little mobility and normalcy....I hope he is doing better.
Janis, love your artistry! I had a cake and food decorating business for several years when my kids were small. Your cake balls are really pretty and must be delicious.
Bunkie, hope you are recovering from your tests and that results will be good.
We have a lot of ladies on here from the Midwest and it is getting cold already. My son is in Chicago and he did not do well last winter....I hope this year is better. My grandson is out there visiting this week end. I spoke also with my son in San Francisco and he said the Giants World Series parade was going on near his office.Another Halloween in the books...my least favorite day. (Grinch here?) I did get pix of most of my grandkids. They had fun. I sent them all little goodies and decorations for their rooms. I miss them!
I hope you all had fun with your kids. We had zero trick or treaters as usual. We lit the jack o lantern and turned on the outdoor lights but it is just too isolated on my cul de sac with no street lights. Just the deer walking the streets and lounging on the lawns.April, how is your dad doing? Any pix to share of your granddaughter? And how is DH doing?
Josie, I've got my fingers and toes crossed for you....are you back to your regular job until you hear?
Brookside, get the firewood ready...it's going to be chilly up north!
Let's not give up on getting together....it will happen!Gemini, haven't seen you lately...maybe I missed you a page or two back.
Bed time...getting manicure at 9:30 so can sleep in a bit.
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Joan, sounds like you have lots of leftover candy. Enjoy Florida and don't feel guilty for missing a few busy days at work .You deserve it. That day I called in sick for my interview I'll had 18 Bone Densities. I felt a tad guilty but got over it quickly.
The job that may be mine and that I'm trying out will be just 2 days a week until my 2 weeks notice is up then it will become full time.
GIGIL, homemade pizza and those little Carmel apples sound really good.
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Joan, thanks for asking for me! I'm here just lurking. :-)
I have a number of Facebook friends in Chicago ... Apparently their trick or treating last night got trumped by snow and hail? How crummy! On a Friday night to boot. Halloween was always a highlight of the year when I was a kid, and I don't think I ever had it spoiled by the weather.
Crappy rainy day here in Boston ... My poor dog is due for an extra long outing, but not sure if the weather gods will cooperate. Hope everyone has a great weekend! I'm so glad it's "fall backward" time tonight -- I really appreciate that extra hour and feel it makes a huge difference.
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Joan - night owl and tag a long have fun in warm FL! Your GKs &DD will luv the extra xo you bring
)). Forget about work and focus on me time!GiGil - expect you'll take pics, please! You and hubby deserve to ease into retirement as workable as you desire. The old home will spill over its love into the new family
Gemini - hee hee Boo! Lurker, we all do at times...yes, fall back weekend some extra zzz. A crisp 40 this morning brrr.
Janis - yum, the cakeballs look delicious and so pretty
Josie - Happy Dancing for 2 week notice...you so deserve to be appreciated and valued at work!
Big D & Lemon - come out come out and play.
Amazing how all contractors finally show up. Kitchen and bath remodel will be complete by Wednesday! Yeah:) I love my new slide in range...I might cook:) We are in TX, but headed soon to Rancho Mirage for the season...or reality mammo, Zometa, RO, MO, GYN, PCP, and whoever else thinks they need a peek at me and then there's hubby's neo bladder and heart.
Looking forward to seeing my GS&DS. Pup is doing well...too bad, means no eat my hands...trying to keep training a fun game...zzz the house is quite and I have bundled up to enjoy a good read out on the porch in the sun!
Happy Weekend
(((Hugs)))
Cindy
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Josie, congrats on the job I hope you love it! My CT could not corroborate the mass shown on the ultrasound. Two weeks of hellish worry for no reason. Your daughter is a real cutie.
RUN I'm so sorry that everything is going awry all at once and hope for great results for dh.
Bunkie how long for results?
Joan those guys have always seemed a bit like jerks. I'm happy you have found some smart, professional peers.
Janis your baking is so beautiful I can almost taste it. Have you ever considered finding a local bakery that might want to carry some of your creations?
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Gemini, thanks for reminding me...I knew but I forgot...I am still drying hair and packing carry-on and now you've noted that I have that extra hour. Doesn't help much since I'm getting up at 4 AM.
But I can snooze on the plane. I love Jet Blue...extra roomy seats, TV, sitting up front...window seat so I can rest my head.
Gemini, as I said to Brookside, don't give up on getting together. We will figure it out soon.SAB, so glad once again that your worries can be put to rest. The testing and waiting is pretty tough and most of us cycle through best and worst case scenarios while we wait.
How is the job going? Do you get holiday breaks? Or do you have to use those "quiet times" to prep for the new semester? I won't give work much thought until Wednesday when I return.Josie, are you still waiting to hear if the new place will hire full time? Hugs and prayers....you deserve a break and a move!
OK - gotta dry hair and set alarm(s).
Cindy, sounds like you will be busy in CA seeing the docs. But you should have some sunny days to look forward to.Thinking of the newer ladies who may be still in treatment or finishing up. I hope they will check in soon.
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Hello dear friends:
I am so sorry I have not written in so long, but life is difficult and my health not well. But I still forge on and am not letting it get me too down. I read here as I can but trying to get through one day at a time leaves me most of the time just very worn out and tired, too tired to write much.
My bc is well under control. That is good news. I recently had my first diagnostic mammo since my surgery last January, and had it done on a 3D machine for the first
time. My radiologist read it and came in and said I was still a little swollen and “toasty” from the rads which I finished last April, but all looked as it should. She said to come back in six months and we will do a regular mammogram of both girls at that time. She is such a sweet, sweet lady. Hugged me and talked to me at least 25 minutes. She is about my age. In fact, my MO told me that usually he just gets written reports from her but she actually called him and told him how much she enjoyed talking to me. What a
sweetheart!!
I think I posted here that my colonoscopy came out okay, too. That was scarry. Like SAB, when you hear the words “hot spot in your colon” or anywhere, you think the worst. I knew that a third cancer would be the end of me, but it was not cancer but a pre-cancerous polyp so it was removed and I am fine there. Please, if you have not had a colonoscopy and you are old enough for one, have it! My PCP nagged me for 5 years to have one and I just put it off. No one wants to have one, but it is a pretty easy procedure.
So do not put it off!I have a cousin in NYC, she is 6 years older than I. We grew up in Michigan and we were always very close. I worshipped her. She was gorgeous, modeled and men
flocked to her. She always had the best boyfriends and I just wanted to be like her. She is really the last close relative I have and she did not tell me she had bc, in fact has had it for 7 years, and decided to only do alternative treatment. It is a miracle she is still alive. Her tumor is literally coming out of her chest. She has sent me pictures and it breaks my heart. But she was adamant that she did not want the “cutting, poison, burning” you know the drill, so she made that choice and I could not have stopped her even had I known. But now I just cry and cry at night thinking I will lose her. I was hoping she would come down here and stay with me when I need to have my stem cell transplant for my multiple myeloma, but now I have no hope of that. She lives in a small fifth floor walk up in Manhattan, so I cannot even visit her as I am on a walker full time now and can hardly handle the four steps I have to manage to get into my apartment.I have another cousin who lives near Buffalo and we have been in touch after many years. He is a retired cancer research doc and took it upon himself to run some genetic testing on my mother’s side of the family where all the bc is. Come to find out, there is a gene carried on that side of the family. Every girl has had bc all the way back to my
great, great grandmother. It is not Bracha 1 or 2, in fact he told me he could have saved the cost of those tests if I had contacted him earlier. The gene we carry is not named yet, but we all have it. There is only one female cousin that I believe has not been diagnosed yet with bc, all the rest of the girls have had it or have it. So at least I know it was not lifestyle, but a gene that did it to me. I am grateful that my cousin took the time to find the answer. As for the MM, he has no clue on why I have that.I only had one infusion of zometa and had such a bad reaction to it that my MO let me take a break from that, but he is forcing me to have another infusion this coming Friday, Nov. 7, so please keep me in your prayers. My boss has indicated that if I have another bad reaction this time, he will let me go and I am terrified. No insurance and retiring on half of what I make now will be very difficult. I drag myself in feeling poorly most of the time, the chemo pills I am taking cost $11,000 a month without insurance and they make me weak, dizzy, and by the end of the day, I can barely get myself home. I literally can do nothing but rest when I get home and I do what I can on weekends in terms of shopping, cleaning,
errands. I have a couple of friends who can help on occasion, but sure wish I had more help. Blessedly, I was accepted by Cleaning for a Reason, which I applied for. They pair up women with cancer with a maid service in the area. It took me three months of waiting but I finally was accepted and they came and cleaned a couple of weeks ago. It was wonderful! Especially the bathrooms and dusting which is hard for me. They will come 3 more times for free. It was such a big help.My lease runs out at the end of January, and am wondering if I should move to a one bedroom, but the cost of hiring a company to pack and move me is nearly more than the money I would save in rent. I must decide by the end of this month. Hard decision. I am still hopeful my cousin would see the light and move down here with me so we could help each other, but if I had a one bedroom, there would be little space for her. Not sure what to do there.
Still faced with no answer on why I fall, and hate that I am tied to a walker, but my management did give me a handicapped spot in front of my apartment so I only have to get up four steps and I have managed so far okay.
We all have our burdens and crosses to bear, and I am grateful for each day that I have. I have made peace with whatever God has in store for me. I am trying to get rid of
things a little at a time so it will be easier to move and/or easier for whoever would have to go through my things after I pass on.I am enjoying the cooler weather here in Dallas. Was so tired of the heat. I am taking a lot of supplements to help with muscles, neurotransmitters, and other areas that may perhaps help with the neuropathy in my legs. I recently had a bone density test, my first one, and was told that yes, my bones are thinning but not bad enough that I need to be put on medication for osteoporosis. It does run on my mother’s side of the family as well. I am taking Vitamin D3 but must check on whether I can take extra calcium since MM patients have to be careful about calcium in the blood. My MO was out on Friday so hope to have an answer on that by tomorrow.
I think of you all, and keep up as best as I can. Just wanted to write and let you know I am still fighting and will continue to do so. A year ago I was “normal” and it’s crazy to
think about all I have gone through. You all know what that feels like.Thank you for thinking of me and please keep me in your prayers for this coming weekend. I am so scared of what that drug is going to do to me this time. My MO is suggesting
I take my Dexamethasone prior to the procedure in the hopes it will help, but he is guessing. I have to go by myself for the procedure and get myself home, but last time it was not until the next day that the fever and muscle issues kicked in, so I am not expecting any issues until then. I will have a couple of my friends to call if necessary, but I am going to hydrate and hope for the best.Cindy, I think of you and your DH a lot. SAB, I was worried for you too, and glad all turned out okay. That was scarry for you, I am sure. Bunkie, 70, Red and Redheaded, Joan, Janis, Gemini, Josie, Diane, April, RunFree, Lemon, and all those I am missing, big big hugs to you all.
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Big D/Joan, a big huge hug to you, too! I'm so sorry to hear about your dear cousin and that you're having daily challenges. It is so upsetting to hear that anyone in our "civilized" nation can be without health insurance. Is there perhaps a government-sponsored plan that you may qualify for? I will admit that I'm not very clear about what the ACA has changed as far as accessibility for all Americans. I'm pretty sure preexisting conditions no longer are an obstacle, but I could be wrong. Much love to you, Joan.
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Big D,
So glad to hear from you. I'm so sorry about your cousin. That is so sad. I take it those alternative therapies aren't all their cracked up for be. I will pray for you both.
Please try to keep up the faith. I can't imagine going through what you are without health insurance and worrying about lo s ing your job. My father in law is doing quite well right now but when he was first diagnosed he was also dependant on a walker and struggled with each step and treatment.He now doesn't need a walker and is very mobile. So don't give u sweetie.
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Big D . BTW, if I had the money to fly out to Dallas and help you move I would do it in a heartbeat.
My 2 yr mammogram since my diagnosis is Friday Nov 7. Fingers crossed.
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Thank you, Josie. I know you would come and I know many here would, that is what keeps me in this thread, the very special women who are here. I have been following your FIL's blog and so happy he is doing well. I am not giving up. I am a fighter, so no matter what comes my way, I will deal with it best as I can. I will be thinking of you as well on Nov. 7. Fingers and toes and eyes crossed!
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Thanks Big D.
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Big D!! You just made my day by showing up! I cannot thank you enough for taking the time. I'm so sorry about your cousin. I'm REALLY hoping the new meds will help with your next treatment. It's a long slow road that we travel. Just get through today hun. Worry about tomorrow when it gets here. BIG HUGE HUGS. Fran
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BigD - thank you for checking in...you have been missed! Happy Dance on the mammo
. We give thanks for good reports:))) Sorry to hear about your cousin...very difficult and sad. Interesting that your uncle researched your family history and found the bad gene ...hopeful there will be a cure and no other women in your family will have to face BC.
Will be thinking of you on Zometa day. Be sure and hydrate and request that RN runs your IV slow with additional fluid...mine takes an hour to help keep me hydrated. I've been told the 1st infusion is the challenge and the subsequent are much easier...fingers&toes&eyes crossed for you!
Wish I had a magic wand...wave...there it's all better...you must be one big bad ### for God to trust you with so much...praying that all your needs...health, job, insurance, housing, mobility, peace, comfort, strength will be met in ways that make your heart smile and you know you are His Beloved!
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Cindy
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BigD/Joan, I will be thinking about you and hoping that this treatment is easier than the last. I am so upset hearing about your rotten boss...it shouldn't be legal to release a person for an illness they have no control over! As long as I am complaining, it shouldn't be legal to charge so much for needed drug therapies either! Some pharmaceutical companies do give support...my girlfriend got an initial Humira infusion for just a few dollars. Maybe I'm just a hopeless optimist, but have you written to the company? I'm so sorry to hear about your cousin. I wonder who might have given her such bad input at the beginning of her cancer. I would like to hear more about the gene that your Buffalo cousin mentioned too. Joan, strong lady, you will be in my thoughts and I send you a hug to wear like a sweater while you are having treatment.
Josie, I will be thinking of you as well. Hope the mammo is a piece of cake.
Joan, I hope you have a happy, fun trip. I know you'll bring some of those smiles and hugs home with you and take them to work so that you can call them up when needed. I don't think much about work while I'm away. It is busy there... the application window is open. Then we all start reading apps so it's busy in a different, more manageable way.
Bunkie, I hope you have good results to share soon.
We will be traveling to meet my So.Cal family during Thanksgiving, renting a lake house together. (Or a mud hole house if it doesn't rain more.) Last time it was fun. We cooked, and played board games and went for walks and caught up with each other. We're also discussing taking a house together during Winter break, in Colorado. I've never been there, and I hope to go and learn to cross country ski. Or cross country fall, as is the case. I miss them so much. My brother is pretty much all I have outside of my immediate little family, and I've had little chance to see him these last few years. Who has plans set?
I wish you all a good week, and comfort to those of us who need it right now.
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Joan - I worked with guys like that at FedEx in the Engine Shop with planners and aircraft mechanics. I finally had enough and went to the Director with my complaints. Things changed in a hurry after that. I was prepared to take it to HR. Luckily I didn't have to. Didn't hurt that this was during the time when discrimination of women in the workplace was front page news. Don't let them intimidate you.
Josie - so happy you have a new job and your FIL is doing well. Good luck on your mammogram. Always a nervous time.
BigD/Joan - I am so sorry about your cousin. I for one was too afraid not to go the route of the "traditional" treatment plans but I can understand her reluctance given the SEs. A friend's sister did the same thing. Hard to accept but it's their call. I wish she could be there with you. In fact I wish we all lived closer so we could help you.
You have endured so much. I am such a wimp compared to you. I can't fathom how your boss can be so cruel. Isn't it illegal anyway? I don't know if my sister and I carry the gene (likely since we both have BC) and my mother and her aunt. I think I'm glad I didn't know because I am a worrier as it is.
My sister and BIL just came back from Dallas. Sis has a long time friend there. They are thinking about retiring to Frisco? There is a community with lake houses that they just loved. Sis loves Dallas. Used to live in Arlington. She and 1 brother and I were all born in Fort Worth, Mom was born in Temple and we have relatives in Lampasses(sp) and Houston. DH was born in Denton. He has relatives in Garland and a family reunion in Henrietta every year. So we have Texas roots.
On top of everything else no health insurance. It's criminal how they treat you when you don't. Trust me even when you have it they want the balance upfront.
SAB - sounds like fun trips with your family.
Halloween night was cold but we had a lot of kids although not as many as last year.
Hugs to everyone and extra special prayers for our ladies in need!
Have a good week.
Diane
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Big D Joan good to hear from you. I surely do hope there would be some help for you if you decide to move. I have a friend in Dallas who is very connected. I will ask her if she knows of any help you could find with moving. She might or might not. She is the editor of a local magazine and she knows a lot of people. It is worth asking, definitely. If I find out anything I will let you know.
Josie, here's hoping that new job works out for you and you can give that two weeks' notice.
SAB your Thanksgiving plans sound wonderful. What could be better than getting together with family and cooking and playing board games. We are almost decided to get together with DD and her family here in Florida over Christmas. It is rare to get the family to give up their white Christmas, but it is looking hopeful. That will leave 2 DS and their families up north, so there will be some celebrating ahead of time as well.
Cindy you are reminding me that I have some medical stuff to take care of and I am overdue on some of it. Time to get that done, although I dread it terribly. I am literally phobic of it. Hope your DH is doing better. As for you, you never let too much slow you down. You go girl!!
Bunky, how soon before you can think of selling and moving on? I finally decided this was the year and got it done. I am so glad to be moving forward and getting out of the older house in the country. It is a stopping off place for DH between ER shifts, but the new place will be the same distance and closer to DD. DH works in the country, mostly in one ER in a bigger medical center in north central Minnesota, but he also works a couple of smaller ER's throughout the month, each several miles from our house in the city. So, we will have two townhouses in Minnesota. One that we have owned for 9 years, in the city, and another that we are buying for part office, part resting place between ER shifts, which just happens to be near our DD and grandkids. And then there is the apartment in Florida. I think we have one more residence than dear Cindy, but I could be wrong. Ha! Ha! I am hoping someday to just have the one place in Minnesota dear DD, but DH has to decide that is good for him. He loves city life, although he is a cranky city driver.
Hope everyone has a good week. Have we heard from SEW lately? It feels like it has been awhile.
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BIG D Joan----soooooo good to hear from you. I was hoping you were "lurking" and I was sure things were not going as you had hoped and that you were tied up with medical matters. Your poor cousin---I know how she felt, there are times when I still wonder if I did the right thing with my treatment. I guess so---but I can understand where she came from, as well. I think it might be hard to actually live with someone I hadn't known well for a long time, but even if you were physically located closer you could help one another. I can't imagine she will be able to manage a five story walk up as her disease progresses.
I am praying that you can find some social services that will alleviate your drug costs and other financial woes. We have a program called Faith In Action---they are volunteers that help with transportation, grocery shopping and light housework/repairs. My angel will be with you for your Zometa -she will be catching the particles that made you sick the last time and giving them a strong pinch to make them behave as they slide down the tubing.....
NOW LEMON---- it is your turn to come out and let us know how you are !!!!! We miss and love you kiddo!!!!
AND SEW----Where are you??????????
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