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Thanks Chevy ......and you enjoy those Mom and Dad pictures.......and also Shirley Temple......hug
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I so understand trying to clean out a home. One of my best friends lives in Rhode Island and has been fighting to hold on to her home for years, she got behind on stuff after a period of unemployment. She has it up for sale now and sent me the listing info but is having a hard time getting her head wrapped around it.
Dang but was sure I would be in pain after my pt visit yesterday but only a little sore. And better yet but back feels fine!,
Yahoo and think,this is the beginning of the end of this nasty back thing!
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That has to be so hard! Losing a home to foreclosure is just heart-breaking...... Our neighbor got into a mess years ago.... Was losing her home to the bank, so she moved to a rental.... but then she was trying to rent out her house, and pay the payments with that! She was told she could not DO that.... She just thought until it was sold, she could rent it out herself! Oh well....
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my pal is hoping to find a rental place and not have deal with the thing
I wish I had won the power ball so I could bail her out
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Good Morning Crazies...
I had a dream last night that I was in a park, getting ready to go on a kids train ride with hubby just for fun...standing in line, the wind blew my hat off. I ran after it but before I could get to it a woman I'd never met came up to me and started yelling that I had too little hair to be going out in public and I needed to wear a hat and wasn't presentable...
I told her to F()(* off.
and then rode the train.
I think it might be almost time to ditch the hats!
Hugs to all!
Octogirl
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haha! That's the spirit, Octo!!! 🐙🐙🐙
Cubbie- glad the headache went away. Hope you got some relief talking to your doc about the ongoing anxiety and post fx issues. I know (because we are here) that we all suffer.
The post traumatic event issues are so huge for all of us. I have a feeling sometimes that we all try to make light of it and thus only see the tips if each others' icebergs. But what crazy lurks beneath!!!
I am taking it day by day, hour by hour, trying to reframe my reality. It's tough going. I can't remember the last time I felt truly lighthearted. I am hoping some of it is just normal ebb and flow. And if I just hang on somehow my ship will right itself. Sorry for all the mixed metaphors!!!
Waving hello to all Craziesand sending hugs back to Mommy and all who need them!
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gads, as if your haircut is that woman's business, good reply
Just got a Facebook thing from my old trainer, he just published his doctoral thing on basically life for cancer survivors, some folks here contributed info to him on lymph edema years ago, proud to know him
Behaving myself on exercise, staying out of gym in prep for serious stuff tommorrow
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Right there with you Jackbirdie.......I feel like I am on a merry-go- round and the operator refuses to stop it and let me off, regardless of how much I say "I can't take this anymore"...............I am coming up on 5 years............this month..............
I guess instead of bitching and complaining as much as I do, I shold be grateful I am still alive..........I take it a day at a time, but somehow when I take that morning walk around my life, when I turn the corner instead of seeing the path in front of me there is something or someone waiting to say "you really didn't think you were getting off that easy did you"..
Not certain it ever ends ............that Merry-go-round I got on 80 years ago, till finally the operator says.........."Ok, your ride has ended".........and I finally realize it is the good LORD who makes that decision...........and who has been the Operator all along..........
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Hi Crazies!!
Just checking in with you all. I've been up to my neck in paperwork this week, trying to get ready for our tax person. This isn't my favorite time of year. I'll see my PCP and MO next week. I also got an appointment with my RA doc at the end of the month. This week I've traded doctors for paperwork!!
Sula, Hope all went well with your deportation. Come back when you're feeling up to it and we will throw you a party.
Ducky, Hugs to you. One day at a time. Sometimes it's one hour or even one minute. Just know you're loved by all of us and we are always in your corner!! I worry about your heart dear lady.
Lucy, Hope your DH is feeling better!!
Katy, Hugs to you as well. I am about a year ahead of you on treatment. I'm finally beginning to come out of the funk I was in for so long. This whole process really does take time. Even with the health issues I have going on now, I don't think about BC like I used to EVERY second.
Hi Shorfi!!! Waving to you!!
Jersey, Keeping Glynn in my prayers. I'm sorry your friend is going through so much. It's horrible to watch our friends suffer. Hugs to you too!!
M0mmy, Oh no!! I hate ear infections....they can be so painful. Sending healing thoughts your way!!
Cubbie, I'm glad to hear your headache is gone!!((((((Cubbie)))))) I wish this didn't take such a toll on our finances. I'm so sorry to hear about your house. Please, please don't lose hope Cubbie. I can't imagine how hard it must be for you right now, but please don't lose hope in life. I hope the visit with the nurse practitioner went well. Were they able to help with your anxiety?? The crazies are always here for you Cubbie. Love you dear sister.
Chevy, Such wonderful advice you gave to Ducky about not letting this weigh on her heart. Your airport story made my eyes leak just a bit. It brought back some memories of packing up my parent's things.
QM, Speaking of eyes leaking.....that is QM's phrase. I hope you don't mind me using your phrase QM!?! It's so much better than, "I was bawling my eyes out." hahaha I wish you could join us for our get together.
Iris, So many people losing their homes these days. So sorry to hear about your friend. Great news about the back doing better. I think Mr. Cutie Pie has a positive influence on you!!
Octo, Hmmmm....I bet our dream interpreter would have much to say about that dream!! hehe YAY for hat ditching!!! Lets have a hat ditching party!! Any excuse for a party.
Hugs to all I didn't mention by name. I hope you all have a pain free day.
Love to all....quiet crazies too (JAN & company) !!:)
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SlowDeep: Please do use the phrase--I don't mind a bit.
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Octo, Octo...this is so weird I don't know if I can say it. I had the same dream, pretty much, two nights ago. It was a subway platform, not a kids train, and I was on my own. Instead of the hat, it was my wig that was knocked off. But the woman yelled at me (I choose to believe it was the same woman in both of our dreams) and told me I was a cancer patient and had to wear something on my head. She held out a thing that looked like a black helmet made out of some sort of heavy polyester. I dodged around her, and then I think I woke up!
Last night I had another hair dream, but without the woman and the train; I can't really remember what it was. Oy!
Katy, waving right back. And taking (or thinking of taking) very slow, deep, calming breaths. Which of course makes me think of you, Beppy. Still so happy to log on and see your posts!
Cubbie, Ducky, anyone else who needs 'em: {({({({ Hugs )})})}
Here's a link to the quilt show I mentioned a couple of days ago. It's worth the look. I was absolutely blown away by the show: http://folkartmuseum.org/exhibitions/infinite-vari...
Busy with a work project and a deeply *crazy* give-back-to-the-community gig and so have been trying to stay away from y'all, but you are in my thoughts, every one of you! xo
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Sad day. A friend with stage lV BC is in a hospice facility and her DH is telling her friends and family to come say goodbye. She's one of the mom's on my special needs kids email list. She has two special young men in wheelchairs and a hubby with COPD. LIfe is certainly NOT FAIR!
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Molly.......so sorry...................and here I am worrying about a dumb house, towels, and a pool...............I should be ashamed of myself.................prayers that she is peaceful......and God help her boys and her husband.......
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{{{{Molly}}}} So sorry.
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Sorry Molly..... that's just too tough to even think about, much less live it.....
Thanks Slow....No matter how old someone is... it still hurts.... And trying to pick up the pieces..... My Brother was standing by the stove in their kitchen.... we had just lost Dad.... He said "come here".... I couldn't quit crying.... and he prayed an affirmation prayer.... thanking God for everything we HAD!
I guess I thought if HE can do this, so can I.... so we just got busy, had breakfast, went to pick up boxes.... and didn't stop to think about stuff..... He went out to clean Dad's garden house, and I went through their drawers..... and all of Mom's favorite poems, pictures, and her little window things..... We DID it! Took us 2 weeks to get things sorted out, donated, put the house on the market.... and we went back to our own lives....
And life does go on..... For you too Ducky..... It's just going to be hard for awhile.... We AREN'T too old.... except you ARE older than I...
We just thank God for another day.... our lives go on.... and we do the best we can.... We are still "here".... so God has a plan.... for all of us.... We have to be thankful for what we have had, and ask for guidance.... to keep us from going NUTS for a few more days..... xoxo0 -
Molly- very sad indeed. Sending thoughts that this family gets what they need over the next days. And whatever spills out, keep some for yourself. It's never easy, whether family or friend.
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(((ducky))) Your pain is still your pain. I am praying for you. (((Chevy))) what a brilliant post! Thank you for your kind words everyone.
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Molly...sending you HUGS! HUGS to all of you.... wrap your arms around yourself right now, and hug long and hard! That's from me to you, since I can't hug each of you in person.
For all of you wonderful, beautiful, audacious crazies, I pray peace, love, and comfort over all of you tonight!
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Molly, I am so sorry about your friend. (((((Molly))))
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Rain, very interesting to have dreams so closely aligned. Interesting and a little scary. Granted I am not the official CT dream interpreter, but here is what I think: I think the woman arguing with us was our other voice, the hesitant/insecure/negative little voicepart of us who thinks we aren't quite ready to go out without our hat or wig. Or at least for me: a part of me believes what she is was saying, that I shouldn't be in public looking like I do without a hat...but I overcame it and got on that train. Got moving. Heading out of cancer town....
The interesting twist though is that your other inner voice at least offered you protection (in the form of a helmet).
Hugs to all
Octogirl
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Dream interpretation: the other woman on the platform is our fear of what others are thinking when they see us? (a few qualms myself when showering in the Y)
SlowDeep: No, I haven't actually had a watercress sandwich...am I still QV or QM?
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I actually have had a watercress sandwich! A lovely gentlemen I worked with many years ago took me to my first high tea. We had tea with cream and sugar, watercress sandwiches, scones with cream and all in gorgeous tea cups. What a treat!
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Hi Crazys!
Molly, I know you have been here a while, but you joined us when I was away from the board. I just wanted to say hi and welcome; it's nice to see you here. So sorry about your friend. Leaving my children behind before they are grown up is my greatest fear.
I think this calls for a F&CK CANCER!
Hey Ducky, I know this is a hard time for you. The ending of family traditions and selling your house is very emotional.
Octo and Rainy, I didn't cover my head when at home. A few months after chemo, I was bare headed in the house and one of my friend's husbands was let in the house by one of my kids. I came downstairs and there he was in the entryway. Less than 1 inch of stubble... gray and brown. He didn't even blink.... or oddly stare at my head..... I was so upset, but kept it together until he left. This finally made me brave enough to go "topless" in public.
Sula, I hope you are feeling fantastic after your deportation. I loved getting that thing out! You posted beautiful photos of your macarons shortly after I returned from my Paris trip. They looked wonderful. I never cared much for macarons until I tasted what they could/should be! I bet yours are wonderful! Against your advice (strong prey drive and activity level), we adopted a male Siberian husky. He's 1.5 years old and needed a home... and I can't deny his brown eyes. We love him, but definitely have to keep him away from our guinea pigs (who he wants to eat). Here he is with my boy, Matthew:
Katy, You are such a blessing. I love reading your posts.
I read everyone's posts. My chemobrain has messed with my memory.... but I read all of your posts!
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Octo, you could well be right. Very strange. Anyway, no dreams last night.
Love the photo, Poppy!
Stay warm, fellow east coasters (looking at you, Jersey, Ducky, Proud, Shorfi, Gaia, Momwriter, and sorry for anyone I've missed....), and a delightful day to all!
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Thanks Poppy......yes it is hard.....but this too shall pass............some snow here today...........
Nice picture.......both look quite happy .......
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PoppyK, thank you for the welcome and I love the photo. Both of them are very good looking. While you East coast peeps are getting snow we are heading into a heat wave.
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Rain, Those red and white quilts are breath-taking. I keep going back to them for another look. I'm so glad you got to see them up close and personal. I've been to the quilt museum in Paducah, Kentucky several times. I leave there so humbled by their skills. Humble, I'm telling you.
Molly sorry about friend. And welcome, if I haven't said before. I'm the official lurker who only occasionally peeks out from under my rock.
Poppy, I'm a fellow Californian who owns several acres of wild CA poppies. With our winter rains this year, I'm hopeful for a better show than recent years. Nice photo.
Oh my Dear Katy, I hope you have found some joy today. Does quilting help? It helps me sometimes. I have a hard time getting going again after I finish a big project. A trip to the quilt store is usually good retail therapy for me.
Beppy, Paper work vs doctor appointments? Not a fair trade off.
I'm back home after several days in and near Los Angeles. Today is my triplet grands' 8th birthday. We celebrated early since I had my eye appointment at UCLA yesterday. It turns out that I'm allergic to my new high occular pressure drops and the next choice (#3 in line) has sulfa in the formula and I'm allergic to sulfa. But the highlight of the day is always the shots I get in my "good" eye for wet macular degeneration. Hate hate these shots, but my vision has remained somewhat stable. This new drug was invented after I lost my vision in my "bad" eye.
Greetings, good wishes, and love, Jan I'm going to crawl back under rock now. See you later......
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love the quilts, in my mind I can quilt, in,reality, think I am too impatient or something
So I just stand by and admire them
Love that handsome young man and Beauty of a dog
Not happy on the snow but the sun is working on melting
Back from pt
Funky as got a pain pill, works lovely but se is dizzy so only using little. Did take one yesterday so the pt was harder, the boys have these funkiest games for me that are obstical course, so sweet
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Hi Crazies - fell off the radar for a bit. Recuperating from bronchitis and strep throat. What a pleasant combination...NOT
Hugs to all of you! Even if you are not in need of one, they tend to feel good.
A friend had to say goodbye to her furbaby. I dedicated this song I did to her. Karaoke is my guilty pleasure!
Hope you all have a blessed day! Love you
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(( Molly))
Poppy.. Lovely photo of your son and new fur baby :-)
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