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  • di2012
    di2012 Member Posts: 871
    edited December 2017

    Crazy town...

    crazy terrible train accident this morning about 25 miles from here....I-5 (southbound) HAS BEEN CLOSED SINCE 7:30 AM Today....the trains maiden PASSENGER run, a commuter train Seattle to Portland Oregon, going around a curve, and crossing over the interstate on a trestle, crashed off and hit cars and a semi truck....holidays spoiled for all the people injured and killed and their families....13 of 14 train cars

    the state patrol said they could hear people trapped in the train cars, but they could not get to them in the crumpled train cars and then the crying stopped......


    SO SO SAD!

    Di

  • Lucy55
    Lucy55 Member Posts: 2,703
    edited December 2017

    Di ...yes ..it's horrible ...just saw it on the news 🙁

  • m0mmyof3
    m0mmyof3 Member Posts: 9,760
    edited December 2017

    Yes it is, Sandy.

  • gmafoley
    gmafoley Member Posts: 5,978
    edited December 2017

    I had a friend that was safe and alive from that accident. Praying for all the others that weren't and there families.

  • m0mmyof3
    m0mmyof3 Member Posts: 9,760
    edited December 2017

    When I heard about the accident, I immediately got in contact with my relatives and friends that live out that way to see if they were okay. All are safe.

  • octogirl
    octogirl Member Posts: 2,434
    edited December 2017

    Mommy..regarding the shots hurting a bit: I had to get neupogen shots in the tummy during chemo, (hubby gave them to me: you are braver than me to do it yourself!) and I found it REALLY helped with pain when hubby warmed up the needle a bit first...my recollection is that he held it in the palm of his hand to warm it (the needles were kept in fridge, so he also took them out of fridge a few minutes before shot). Hope that might help you! Sending hugs!!!

  • m0mmyof3
    m0mmyof3 Member Posts: 9,760
    edited December 2017

    Don't have to keep them cold.

  • duckyb1
    duckyb1 Member Posts: 9,646
    edited December 2017

    Hi All......so may people to answer and to say I'm thnking of all of ;you ...

    Molly so happy to see Wyatt having fun...so an adorable picture of him.......:Lucy so glad your little guy is well..he is adorable....to everyone having tests, starting meds, getting shots, and to all who are doing ok, and to those who have not been around (like me) for a while.....trying to get my act together....this is a tough time fo rme..my husband was diagnosed with his Pancreatic Cancer Christmas weekend...and had his surgery a week later the day after New Years in 1989.......I struggle to get throught it.....but I always do.....

    On a happier note I have lost a total of 16lbs since beginning this eating program.....and it is only 6/7 weeks I thnk.....

    The Bocelli concert was amazing that is all I can say......felt like a Queen being picked up in a Limo, and driven to the Center....food, drinks, club box, and could see him from the first row of very exciting seats....what an amazing man....so sad to see him lead around, but I think it bothered me more then him.....then a ride back in another limosine right to my front door.....thanks to 2 of my sons it was a glorious night with my best friend...

    I have the entire family here xmas eve..I have 34 from 17 to 60 years old, and 8 little ones 4 months to 6 years old......Bedlam.......but I will survive.....

    2 ofmy grandaughters went to their Snow Dance this past weekend, and they looked adorable.....so grown up....I got some good news about my grandson that doing his Pharm D. at University of the Sciences.....he will be commuting next semester....his Mom and Dad are buying him a car...the housing off campus is insane, they are dumps, and it was $800.00 a month and in a house with 7 other guys.....the neighborhood is “The Hood", and a University of Pa. student walking 10pm at night had his skull fractured when 2 guys beathim up with a rock.....so relieved he decided to commute....he can park right on campus...and come home to a nice warm bed and good food.....

    We have had snow here already in the Philly area, who neds it this soon......

    Well glad I got to read all your posts....been in the dumps lately, but I will come out of it once the New Year begins....I always feel once January comes we are on our countdown to summer.........crazy huh......Wanted to show you Makayla's pictures......she is in green...Lisa is in red...they are 6 months apart...Makayla is 5ft 9 in......Lisa is a little mite just about 5ft....LOL.....hugs ladies.imageimageimageimage

  • duckyb1
    duckyb1 Member Posts: 9,646
    edited December 2017

    Sorry.....that is my son Michael with his youngest daughter Lisa.

    The other picture is my Makayla, her Mom, Dad, and my college Grandson.

    This is my daughter and Makayla.image

  • duckyb1
    duckyb1 Member Posts: 9,646
    edited December 2017

    Here are the 2 newest Great Grands......Genevieve, and Kierran.imageimage

  • Molly50
    Molly50 Member Posts: 3,008
    edited December 2017

    duckyb, big, big hugs. It's a tough time of year for you. Oh how I would love a family that size. I swear you have the best looking family and your daughter looks like you!!

    Di, what a horrible accident. I can't even imagine how scary it was for those on the train.

  • Lucy55
    Lucy55 Member Posts: 2,703
    edited December 2017

    Ducky .I've just loved seeing your family photos ...so many gorgeous smiling faces 😃

  • m0mmyof3
    m0mmyof3 Member Posts: 9,760
    edited December 2017

    Well it's better this week, not so busy and having more time to relax. Might even get to do some baking soon.


  • gmafoley
    gmafoley Member Posts: 5,978
    edited December 2017

    Oh my Mommy - you just reminded me I always bring my oatmeal chocolate chip cookies for Christmas - You know what I'm doing this weekend before we leave for the kids house on Sunday!


  • m0mmyof3
    m0mmyof3 Member Posts: 9,760
    edited December 2017

    Found a recipe for Joe Frogger cookies. My hubby loves them. For those who have never heard of them they are a molasses style cookie that originated in New England.

  • tessieb1904
    tessieb1904 Member Posts: 21
    edited December 2017

    ducky b1 - So nice to see your lovely family pictures.  We are expecting grandchild number 3 in February.  We cannot wait!

    Well tomorrow morning is my big day where I meet the surgeon and get my core biopsy results.  I already know that I have mucinous carcinoma in my right breast as a result of aspiration.  Now I wait to see if the area they found on the left side is also cancer.  It has been a tough month waiting for this appointment and results.  I am so anxious to know what kind of surgery, treatment, pathology info, when the surgery will be.....and on and on.  I have lost 10 pounds during this last month because I am so nervous.  I have a great appetite, so I am eating well.

    I need to make my list of questions tonight.  Any suggestions on questions I should ask, beyond the obvious?

  • Molly50
    Molly50 Member Posts: 3,008
    edited December 2017

    Gma, my family loves oatmeal chocolate chip cookies!! Tessie I will be in your pocket for your appointment. I hope someone is going with you. It's helpful to have a second set of ears.

  • tessieb1904
    tessieb1904 Member Posts: 21
    edited December 2017

    Thank you Molly50.  One of my sisters is coming along with me.  At the biopsy appointment they told me too to bring someone along for this appointment.   Although this sister of mine is a HIGHLY emotional person so I'm not sure how much she will absorb!  But it will be helpful just having her there for support.  I will make notes and ask for copies of my results.

  • proudtospin
    proudtospin Member Posts: 4,671
    edited December 2017

    good luck on the biopsy, do you think they want to be sure someone is prresent to drive you home? I never had problems with any of my biopsies

  • proudtospin
    proudtospin Member Posts: 4,671
    edited December 2017

    oopss, tesse i see you are getting results. Sorry and hope the results are good

  • Lucy55
    Lucy55 Member Posts: 2,703
    edited December 2017

    Tessie ..in your pocket as well for your appointment..I think it is good that your sister is going with you ..like Molly said , two sets of ears are very helpful...

    Mommy ..I'm going to have to google Joe Frogger cookies !

  • tessieb1904
    tessieb1904 Member Posts: 21
    edited December 2017

    Thank you for your support Lucy 55.  I truly appreciate all of you on this forum.  Right now I'm not even thinking of myself.  Just got home from sitting with my mother who is on her death bed.  She went to bed yesterday (at the nursing home where she resides) and never woke up today.  Her body isn't moving but yet she hears me when I speak to her, some of the time.  I was able to give her some ice chips and she opened her eyes twice, but only for a second.  When it rains it pours.  Just yesterday I was feeding her lunch.  For her to pass, would be a blessing since she has suffered with dementia for the past 2 years.  Although she has always still known me.  No quality of life left and I told her it was ok to go cause Dad is waiting for her and they can spend Christmas together in heaven.  I hope things don't turn worse that I need to be there and at my appointment in the morning.  I told my sister that it is ok and I can go alone tomorrow if she wants to be with mom.  I would never want to take that away from her.  Yes I needed a distraction today, but not exactly something like this.  Thanks again to all of you for your support.  I will check in tomorrow to let you know my results.

  • chisandy
    chisandy Member Posts: 11,408
    edited December 2017

    (((tessie)))

  • tessieb1904
    tessieb1904 Member Posts: 21
    edited December 2017

    Hello ChiSandy,  I'm not sure what your reply means, I am new to this forum.  It has been a very hard day and now my problems seem very small in comparison to what is happening with my Mom.

  • octogirl
    octogirl Member Posts: 2,434
    edited December 2017

    Hi tessie:

    This ((((tessie))) means that Sandy (and all of us) are sending you hugs!! Will be thinking of you, and welcome to Crazytown even though we are sorry you have to be here. I am also so sorry about your Mom.

    Octogirl

  • Lucy55
    Lucy55 Member Posts: 2,703
    edited December 2017

    Tessie ..so sorry to hear about your Mum ..it's so hard to see your Mum like ...not to mention your doctor's appointment happening at the same time ...hugs

  • proudtospin
    proudtospin Member Posts: 4,671
    edited December 2017

    tessie.....more hugs

    Called onco this morn, i know a side effect of the chemo med is weakness but my legs are scary weak, waiting for call back although not not sure what to expect

  • Molly50
    Molly50 Member Posts: 3,008
    edited December 2017

    (((Tessie))) I am so sorry about your mom. I just lost mine a couple months ago after several years of Alzheimers Disease.

  • m0mmyof3
    m0mmyof3 Member Posts: 9,760
    edited December 2017

    Tessie, losing a family member this way is horrible. You and your family are in my prayers

  • Lucy55
    Lucy55 Member Posts: 2,703
    edited December 2017

    Iris ...sorry about the weakness..have you heard back from your onco yet ?

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