My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer

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  • LoveFromPhilly
    LoveFromPhilly Member Posts: 1,019

    Mae i love this pic!!! You look awesome!!! And love the lipstick 💄 I plan to get dolled up for my scans next week too, thanks for inspiring me!! Hope they headpiece wasn't too uncomfortable.

    Love to all!!

  • illimae
    illimae Member Posts: 5,738

    Thanks everyone 🙂 The worst part is actually the injection of numbing meds into my forehead, after that the frame isn’t bad. I’m resting today but plan to be back at the gym on Monday.

  • Lynnwood1960
    Lynnwood1960 Member Posts: 1,107
    Mae, you’re a rock star!!!!
  • micmel
    micmel Member Posts: 10,055

    I can’t imagine any injection into my forehead, I’d probably try to avoid it. I’m not terrified of needles but the thought of them coming near my eye or any area of that nature. I naturally recoil. I second Lynnwood.

    And...


    Hello Lynnwood. ~ Hope you’re well friend. I’m stepping into scans the 29th. Bloodwork tomorrow! Egads it never ends! 😷

  • micmel
    micmel Member Posts: 10,055

    love for all. Off to bloodwork!!!

    I am watching the documentary ran last night about Farrah Fawcett and her awful struggle with this insidious disease. I mean seriously. What the hell people “us" go through to stay alive. I sat there glued to the television watching such a vibrant gorgeous woman who was someone EVERYONE knew. It snuffed her out and she was tough. When I say tough I mean tough. Anal cancer is extremely rare but its there. I mean. I could relate to every single word and feeling she must have had. We all can. The terror it instillls. The fear. I recommend watching this if you can. I was moved and she was so gracious and beautiful down to her last day never giving up. The way the disgusting media followed her around. I could not even imagine that. I can't even stand my picture taken! She filmed most of her horrible journey. She was brave and beautiful. It just shows cancer doesn't pick and choose she was full of life and beauty. Her insides, Cancer chewed her up. This disease is beyond horrible. Damn!!! So mad. It takes such good people and bad idiots who commit murder and crimes live till they are a ripe Old 90. So unfair.

    I am hopping from pocket to pocket today. If anyone needs a hug. (Like me). I will take it! These tests on top of my dad dying aren't my idea of timing at all.

  • Moomala
    Moomala Member Posts: 397

    Micmel, be good to yourself! I'm having an angry week too. I was so pissed I cried at my PCP's office yesterday and make him start crying too. Now that's angry at cancer!!! Sending a giant gentle hug from New York!

  • tanya_djamila
    tanya_djamila Member Posts: 1,540

    Mae I’m glad that’s over for you and you have gym plans. I loved the gym and miss it. Living vicariously through you with that one. Thanks

    Moomala glad you let your anger out in a safe place. I’m glad your PCP cried with you.

    Waving hello to all.

    Praying and hoping forBest results on scans and bloodwork for all.

    Tanya

  • Minnie31
    Minnie31 Member Posts: 494

    Mae, best wishes. Always think the frame looks worse than it is. We can put up with all sorts of stuff to keep us living the life we want. In your pocket

  • micmel
    micmel Member Posts: 10,055

    Moomala~It just upsets me when you see true beauty snuffed out by cancer. Family members. Young people! I'm sorry that you were so angry you cried. I have ugly cries frequently! Hope your day got better. The life of a cancer patient is so hard. Ugh!

    Tanya~Hello lovely. I hope you're doing well, and hoping your wonderful grandchildren are wrapping up school successfully.! Another school year wrapped up. My DSS, graduates, on June 3rd. Our last Lil chicken. Who is going to Alabama State university. “Role Tide"!!

    Minnie~ Hello sweetheart... hope your pain in your hip has given you a break. I hope you're feeling better and planning your next adventure. What's your weather like in your spring there. ?

    I had my bloodwork today. Sat there two hours because of a computer updates and changes. Geeze I was starving. Got the results. Of two of the three results. Which is good because I over heard them mentioning a long wait for results, because of the holiday weekend. I squeaked through with two out of 3. My tumor markers were wonderful, I'm happy about them, they usually tell my story. I hope they continue to be the guide. I feel a little better seeing them, it gives mesome idea what to expect with the scan results. My bloodwork was normal and that's all I can ask for. I pray to remain in remission. It would be a wonderful birthday gift and my markers already are a wonderful gift. I'm so exhausted I can't even sleep. Has anyone felt that way? Crazy huh?

    Much love !

  • runor
    runor Member Posts: 1,615

    That is awesome news Micmel. A weight off your shoulders. I hope you DO sleep once you come down off that tension. I am happy to hear this!

  • Rosie24
    Rosie24 Member Posts: 1,026

    Micmel, Happy birthday and great news on the good markers! Assuming scans are good too, it seems that the aches and pains are just aches and pains. Better than the alternative.

    I had a call last night from my onc nurse to say good news, the scans showed some improvement. Nothing more specific. I’ll take that for now, and did appreciate the call since I don’t see doc until Tues

  • Lynnwood1960
    Lynnwood1960 Member Posts: 1,107

    Happy birthday Micmel!!! Thanks for all you do for us... I have no idea how you keep up with all of us but you somehow manage to make all of us feel special. Hope you get a chance to relax and enjoy some quiet time with your family.

  • booboo1
    booboo1 Member Posts: 1,196

    Happy Birthday, Micmel! I hope your day is filled with love, laughter, and all of the best things you like...very best wishes from FL.

    Love,

    Laurie

  • illimae
    illimae Member Posts: 5,738

    Rosie, great news 🎉

    Micmel, 🎊🎈🎂

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  • LoveFromPhilly
    LoveFromPhilly Member Posts: 1,019

    happy birthday Micmel!!!!!

    🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗❤️❤️❤️❤️🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

  • tanya_djamila
    tanya_djamila Member Posts: 1,540

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  • micmel
    micmel Member Posts: 10,055

    thank you sweet sisters. My DH gave me my birthday flowers!! ❤️❤️imageI love family so very much. My dear Step son is here and everyone will be together, and that is a precious gift. I’m realizing the most beautiful gifts are those you never unwrap. Love is so beautiful! Love never ends!

  • Moomala
    Moomala Member Posts: 397

    Love never ends! Happy Birthday Micmel!

  • Artista964
    Artista964 Member Posts: 376

    Happy Birthday!

  • micmel
    micmel Member Posts: 10,055

    Thank you Moomala & Rosie. It was a very special day. I had everyone around me that I loved. It really was a memory making day where you sit back and watch those you love. My DH made me a cake. Strawberry. Yummy. We had a Great cook out and everyone brought something. We had chicken, hot dogs, hamburgers, taco dip, fresh motzarella and basil and sweet drizzled vinaigrette sauce with round bread circles and fresh tomatoes ( yum!). Shrimp cocktail, pasta salad. A big Caesar salad, fruit salad, vegetable tray. We had quite the spread. I had a ball. I'm so thankful for days like these. Tomorrow is coming soon so i need to rest to be able to hack my dads memorial of life party. It was a great day! Finally i relaxed the weather was a beautiful day. I am truly blessed with a fantastic family. I couldn't ask for more. I received soo many beautiful flowers. My sister sent me gorgeous flowers and they were delivered on my birthday! I was so surprised.

    Goodnight. Hope everyone continues to have a Good weekend. Much love ~M~

  • micmel
    micmel Member Posts: 10,055

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  • micmel
    micmel Member Posts: 10,055

    imageWouldn't let me drop two at once for some reason! You can seeMeryl Streep's picture hung in the back round that a Friend of ours painted. I think it's amazing. She is my favorite actress. So I was thrilled !

  • booboo1
    booboo1 Member Posts: 1,196

    I’m in your pocket today, Mel. Prayers for a calm, peaceful service to honor your Father.

    Lauri

  • micmel
    micmel Member Posts: 10,055

    thank you so much. It means everything tonme

  • Daniel86
    Daniel86 Member Posts: 207

    Happy belated Melissa!!

    <3

  • tanya_djamila
    tanya_djamila Member Posts: 1,540

    Happy Birthday.

    I hope the service is peaceful.

    Take care

    Tanay

  • Grannax2
    Grannax2 Member Posts: 2,387

    Hi ladies. I'm back. What a crazy, fun two weeks. I caught up a little but not completely. Michel, your birthday and the memorial for your dad so close together.!?!? Praying for you and your family. Happy Birthday

    Mae I need to go back. Are you having brain surgery? I assume you have a frame bolted to your head. OUCH

    I went to my first Retreat from Cancer with Say Yes to Hope. I wish all of us could go on a retreat together. It was so meaningful, I got to know more Stage IV friends, including four y90 survivors. Their stories are just incredible, warriors every one. No modeling, gowns or make up this time. Just camping attire. Big surprise, we were all interviewed again. My interview will be on U tube soon.

    It was held in SE Oklahoma near Beavers Bend State Park. One of the most beautiful places in the US to me. I've always loved that area because I spent every summer in Idabel with my grandmother. But, this was not a nostalgia weekend. We stayed in what I call a mansion cabin, owned by one of my new friends. Gorgeous does not begin to describe the beauty, nestled in the Oachita Moutains, of the cabin and the nature surrounding it. It was about listening. I have twelve new stores I need to write down.

    Epiphany from meeting and listening to all my new friends: They were all amazingly tough women and one man, BEFORE they became stage IV warriors.

    So are we.💞

  • micmel
    micmel Member Posts: 10,055

    welcome Back Grannax!! Our super star. Making us proud again ! Ty for the best wishes. I’ll need them. I feel like I’m walking into the lions den.

    Thanks Daniel. Please give my love to Leslie and Gabriel!! 😃🌹💐 for Leslie!

    Tanya~ sweet woman. Thank you so much. I hope I don’t cry. Ever feel like your tear me have dried up? I know I have. It’s like a heavy feeling carried around with me. Daily. Never to part. Like another MBC. Grief sucks.

    Booboo~I’m so glad you’re back my beautiful friend. I adore you! I’ll try to be strong. I’m a little in shock still I believe.

    Love to all!! Anyone seen Donnabella? Parry honey. Love you too! Nan💙 Mae! Blueshine! Bella! Rosie! Philly!!!! Runor! JFL, JKL......sandibeaches

  • MuddlingThrough
    MuddlingThrough Member Posts: 655

    Micmel, Happy birthday! Sorry I'm late.

    Also, thinking of you and your family for today's memorial service.

    Hi to everyone.

    Scans for me on Wed. Trying not to worry. Blood work and Xgeva the week after scans. My Xgeva is now once every three months and scans are every four months, for now.

  • illimae
    illimae Member Posts: 5,738

    micmel, I know yesterday was really hard, hopefully today is a bit better.

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