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Hope so. It's not as fun without you!
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Woo-hoo, Patty's back! Wow, i'm so happy to see you. I'm glad the boys had some fun last weekend. I know boating and driving on gravel roads is not good for you, although having some me time instead sounds relaxing. Maybe you and your boys could do something easy together, maybe mini-golf?
I hope you and your doctor find a good treatment plan going forward. Love you and want you to hang around for a long time, Madelyn
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hey Madelyn. Love to see your beautiful smiling avitar.
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I am feeling so thankful. Today I took ds's to dentist and many many other errands. I rarely leave the house except dr or pharmacy trips. Just riding is hurtful to back and hips and walking is nearly unbearable. Any time I do several errands it completely wipes me out for several days. So I had just gotten home and was in a lot of pain. Took pain meds and was dreading thinking about what to have for supper. Really hated to serve sandwiches AGAIN. But just don't feel up to much else. Out of the blue ( Actually I believe Gods perfect timing ) a bco sister ( not sure if she would want me to name her specifically but she's from the IT thread) texted me and asked if she could have supper delivered to us. I believe she lives in CA and we are in AR. All on her own she figured out who delivered to us and ordered and payed for it. All I had to do was open the door. No cleanup even. We had xl pepperoni pixza, Bar-b-cue wings, chef salads and cinnamon sticks. It was a huge blessing and such perfect timing It brought thankful tears to my eyes. Just when I felt like why God can't you give me a break .,,this awesome bco sister followed thru on Gods urging.
PLEASE don't take this as some kind of plea for help I actually hesitated to post this because I don't want someone thinking I am asking for help I am NOT. but decided to listen and do what God had told me. I am only being incredibly thankful and needed to share. Hoping it helps others. I have felt the urge to do similar things but never followed thru for various reasons. I am looking forward to feeling better and being able to pay it forward. I truly don't know how I would handle all this cancer junk without bco and our wonderful members.
Feeing : Loved, encouraged, relaxed and not guilty for serving a crappy supper for dss's and happily full.
You know who you are : THANKS
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Oh Patty, how loverly of someone to do that. All the way from California. Marvelous. Hugs sweetie
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Hello SAS. Sc
Am very glad to see ya ??
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What an awesome idea! Patty, an idea for you......most people do want to help but don't know how. Do you have a local group of friends & acquaintances through church/work/the kids? Is there a 'go-getter' leader among them? The reason I ask is that when I was doing chemo, a fellow teacher friend, organized the rest of the staff and made a schedule where twice a week someone would show up with a full family meal. It was wonderful not to have to deal with food (and there was always left-overs that were good for another meal). Don't be shy to ask someone in your circles to organize something like that if it would be helpful to you. Hugs!
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Isn't that the sweetest thing. I am also overwhelmed by the love and concern on this forum. I say I would have never wanted to be part of this group but since I am I am so thankful for each and everyone here. Such a great group of ladies.
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Patty!!! So great to hear that you got a few good breaks: the new treatment without copay, the friends who welcome your DH and DS's and give them a great time and you a break from the responsibility, and then the unexpected kindness of a BCO sister. Praise the Lord.
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PS Ruthbru is so right Patty. Say yes to everything helpful that is offered like your sister coming. Try not to be shy about asking for anything else. So many people say "Call me if there is anything I can do" and they genuinely mean it. Politeness keeps them from walking right into your house and starting cooking or cleaning because maybe they don't know you well enough or feel that it would be rude to barge in on you, especially when you are sick. But they would genuinely be delighted to be asked to do something like cook you a few dishes for the freezer. Now is not the time to say "oh I don't want to trouble them" Go trouble them! Let them take a few tiny burdens away.
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Thinking of you too Patty. I am hoping big time that the Xeloda works wonders and has NO nausea or vomiting and helps with the pain. With all of that getting better I'll bet you will be able to get some strength back and feel better than you have in a long time. Sometimes I just love having the house to myself for a few days. Like you said, wake up when you want, cook or not, can be wonderful.
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Thinking of you too Patty. I am hoping big time that the Xeloda works wonders and has NO nausea or vomiting and helps with the pain. With all of that getting better I'll bet you will be able to get some strength back and feel better than you have in a long time. Sometimes I just love having the house to myself for a few days. Like you said, wake up when you want, cook or not, can be wonderful.
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Great to hear from you Patty!
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(((Patty)))
Thanks for checking in...it's just lovely to hear your stories in your own voice.
You are so loved and I'm glad you're able to soak it in!
warmest healing wishes, Stephanie
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Patty - So good to hear from you and to see your posts here! I hope Xeloda works well for you. I am so glad for the special care/love you are getting lately - the dinner, your sister coming, special weekends for your boys. Enjoy the quiet, restful times, the help and love of your family and friends. I hope the pain will lessen with the Xeloda too, and that you will be feeling better. Thank goodness for the copay assistance too! You are in my thoughts - sending lots of love and prayers.
Lots of love and gentle hugs, Amy
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so good to "see" you!! Thanks for giving us updates even though you are still so fatigued. I'm praising God for the good things in your life that give you some relief! What a sweet gesture by the bco sister! I too look for ways to pay it forward. Kindness in these times is what is needed! I too will encourage you to reach out for help! Much love to you!
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Patty it was so good to see you post. I am sorry you are having so much pain. Hopefully the xoleda will provide relief. I surely hope so. Wonderful that you had a surprise super and no clean up. Providence. Sending you healing energies and fortitude... and lots of love.
rosevalley
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Hi Patty,
I agree with Sas, it was loverly for someone to figure out how to send you a meal.
One of the school moms set up a Mealtrain.com for my friend Lori's family. Volunteers sign up for a date and indicate what they plan to cook (chicken, fish, lasagna) or bring (pizza, Chinese, Applebee's, etc.).
It was easy for the rest of us to coordinate who is doing what days and what meals. Two of her six children have food allergies. The meal train instructions included lists of favorite foods, foods to avoid, and local take-out restaurants and menu choices that were allergy friendly.
Sending prayers that the Xeloda provides relief to you and is gentle to you. Sending lots of love always. Madelyn
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Patty-what a wonderful thing for one of our BC sisters to do! I find everyone here just so wonderful-it's our safe place to rant, vent and to just be ourselves.
I am so hoping that Xeloda gives you relief and that it kicks back your mets!!!!!
Babs
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good morning. So on X for my 4th day now. Don't feel different. Still just exhausted and lots of pain. My sister comes in from Alabama today. Will stay Til Thursday. Iam excited !
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Enjoy your sister time!
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Good morning, Patty! Wishing you minimal side effects with the Xeloda. Praying and hoping for a miracle. You let your dear sister takes care of you. Big gentle hug.
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Hopefully with your dear sister there to help and another week under your belt the X will really kick in and you will feel like a new girl before long!
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sounds perfect to me !!!
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Enjoy your sister time!!! I'm so hoping X works for you🙏🙏🙏
Bab
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Amen.
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Hi Patty,
I will join in the chorus of "enjoy your sister's visit" and "let her help you while she's there"! Hope xeloda will kick in and you will be feeling better soon! It breaks my heart that you are in such pain. Relief has to be around the corner! You and your family are always in my thoughts.
Cathy
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You have ANOTHER sister? It's not just me? Okay little sister..... just have fun with her.... I'm thinking about you guys! xoxoxo
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CHEVY, you are everyone's "older" sister.
Patty, if your sis gets too emotional, in front of your sons ( my sister does ) gently tell her that she needs to be strong & positive when the boys are there. They do not need to see Auntie lose it. They read adults far better then we give them credit, especially kiddos that have been living with a sick mom.
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HoHo! YES! I AM! Hah! I am everyone's older everything....
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