My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
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My DD came over today on her day off with some Candy and a card. She knows I’m a snacker. She then shows me a picture that represents three years ago of me in my Hospital bed, with my cap and no hair. My liver resection and mastectomy had just happened and she was holding my hand. She had one of them Blown up for me. It touched my heart. I’m still tearing up. So keep fighting ladies. Always for love. Here she is holding my hand as I lay recovering, scared and in pain But the hands speak volumes. It’s all about the touch. That’s where the love starts and stays. Hard to believe it’s been 3 long years
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Grannax~I adore just the word silly! It makes me smile. It lets our guard down. It makes joy filter in. Look at those smiles. Tells the story without words. Go Grannax. In everything you do! You’re amazing, thanks for always making me smile.
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Huh? Did someone say Booboo? Silly nickname, but it’s mine all the same.
Gum doctor, prayers heading your way. And I KNOW God has got this. We all stand with you, and look forward to the treatment that kicks the heck outta that lesion in your liver.
Grannax, I have a feeling if we got together, one of us would be arrested! You are a hoot!
Mel, hope you are feeling better every day. May take awhile for the swelling to go away, but I am just SO relieved you didn’t break anything.
It is VERY HOT here Mel. Tanya, I’m trying to learn how to get used to FL in the summer, but man, the heat is BIG!
Booboo
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BooBoo! There is no way that is a silly name. I love that nick name. My nick name my father gave me when I wasn’t able to talk yet was boo. So to me that name Holds a special part in my heart. That’s why when you lived so close to me before it was like you were mean to be my friend. And here you still are. All of you. Hugs to you all sweet ladies. ~M~
It made me realize today I want thinking about cancer, someone else made that correlation of the fact that it has been 3 years ago that this has happened. To me that is progress. !0 -
Gumdoctor, sorry to hear your news but hopefully your Oncologist will have a plan. I had liver lesions too when first diagnosed with MBC in 2016. My last scan showed nothing in my liver at all.
Mae, you are making us all so hungry, and jealous. Want that lobstah! I love shell fish.
Love to all x
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More seafood today, which was delicious, I see why the place has been in business for 97 years. Then DH and I drove around Newport, Rhode Island. I love big, old, fancy houses, so DH took me on a special sightseeing drive, here are some of my favorites 😀
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Mae~🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤 I seriously love sea food. I could eat it in the morning....I could eat it at lunch, I couldn't have it again at dinner and the next day again for brunch. It makes my tummy smile, as I chew it in my mouth. Ok starting to realize that awesome seafood isn't just in the south.
That's my contribution to doctor Suess!! I need some serious grub! Gonna ask DH to have a crab feast. He makes the best crab imperial. Geeze I'm hungry. Lol.
I love eggs Benedict. Have that ? On your travels ? Lol. Yummy!!!!!!
Oh geeze I got all wrapped up in my seafood cravings. That I forgot to share my amazement for the amazing mansions. I am honestly in awe of the way you travel. I am very impressed with your drive and stamina. I asked my onc what my problem was. He insists it's the total accumulation of the treatments I've had,the AC and abraxane. My permanent damage. Makes me sad. He said the heavy chemo is either taken in the beginning or in the back! I know Mae you have had abraxane as well.... How many did you have ?
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Hello, dear ones
I apologize for not checking in sooner. I am so sorry for causing you any worry, Micmel. I am so fortunate to have someone like you who cares.
I am fine and so very busy. Doxil is working for me (stable). Will have 5th infusion tomorrow. I feel very well.
Thinking a lot about Gracie and glad that Micmel and Mae survived their respective falls. Scary. Share your concern for Parry.
Mae, I grew up in Boothbay Harbor! So glad you got to enjoy the best of it!
Grandson's baseball team headed for state championship tournament, so we eat, sleep and breathe baseball right now.
Gumdoctor-hang in there and know it will get better when treatment plan is in place.
Hope everyone is finding some loveliness in summer, anyone needs recommendation for visiting Maine, let me know!
My best to each, Mary Jane
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MJH~😃😃 so very happy to see your name here tonight. I always say, it's an awesome thing to hear you're out living and loving your life!! That is what I hope and want for each and every one of us. Good luck with the baseball and hope they kick some more ass. Way to go team! Proud Grandma I'm sure ! Also so wonderful to hear how good you're feeling. I remember when you were worrying about it all. Thanks for checking in. Makes me so happy to see your name here. Always a seat with your name on it. ♾. Hugs ~M~
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Hi Melissa and all the lady gang
Writing from the ER while Leslie is asleep. Her clavicle area was hurting yesterday night and this morning she woke up wheezing. Took her temperature and it was 102. By the time we were checked in and admitted, it went up to 104!!!! I am pretty sure the culprits are the kids that were running wild at the police office yesterday when she was renewing her visa. She is in the middle of the Ibrance cycle, so there you go. Sucks that I am supposed to leave for a business trip in two days. Cant really think of leaving her side
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Hi Melissa and all the lady gang
Writing from the ER while Leslie is asleep. Her clavicle area was hurting yesterday night and this morning she woke up wheezing. Took her temperature and it was 102. By the time we were checked in and admitted, it went up to 104!!!! I am pretty sure the culprits are the kids that were running wild at the police office yesterday when she was renewing her visa. She is in the middle of the Ibrance cycle, so there you go. Sucks that I am supposed to leave for a business trip in two days. Cant really think of leaving her side
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Daniel~Ibrance does have a way of running our systems ragged. I'm so Sorry she isn't feeling well. It seems like a bug can really run away with you if you're around little ones. I agree. I catch everything, they will most likely postpone giving her the ibrance until she is a little better. I'm so sorry you're sitting and worrying about having to go to work . I don't think that is something that would be easy, I know that you wouldn't want to leave her side for a second. That's what makes you one of those rare gems, that Leslie needs and so does that precious son. You're a good man. Please tell Leslie. To beat that cold to the curb! Hugs for the family. Breathe. I know it's hard. We are in her pocket. Tell her not to mind our noises. We are a rowdy lil bunch ! My best you and her. Think of you both daily. Please let us know ! ~M~
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I want one of these. Has anyone had one ever!? I love bracelets. I also love candles and smells. Ok I'm obsessed with candles. But yankee candles cost so much!!!
I am thinking of you Gracie and anyone else who would need a hug. Or waiting for results ! Hugs hugs hugs! ~M~
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oooh diffuser jewelry! I have never owned anything but it sounds lovely. I jumped over to my fave essential oil site edens garden and they've got some nice looking jewelry there too. I run a diffuser at home all day - I love smells and candles and diffusers too Micmel.
MJH I've been to Boothbay for a vacation some years ago. I loved it up there. The ONLY reason we don't go back is that the water is too cold for swimming. That didn't stop everyone else, but it was just a little too cold for me. Still - Mae has got me thinking about Maine lobster and I may just have to take a trip back up there.
Today's my 38th wedding anniversary. I can hardly believe it, where did THAT 38 years go. We were a dysfunctional pair for a long long time and truthfully I don't think we should have gotten married, we were so young and stupid - BUTBUT BUT we worked HARD in therapy for many years and created a different marriage that was full of love, leadership for our kids and grandkids and nourishing to each other. I am so happy we accomplished this. He's my biggest cheerleader and my most trusted caregiver. It sucks that we worked SO hard at this marriage for SO long, finally reached the happy place and then before we barely had a minute to enjoy it, cancer decided to join the family again. That makes me so mad, but we're finding new challenges and new love in that too.
It's a beautiful day in NY and we will celebrate with our usual Wednesday evening dinner at home and tv night. It's quiet but it's lovely.
Janet
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Moomala~I am going to ask my DD to get it for me, she’s always asking me if I want anything! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!! 38 years of marriage... here am I thinking 16 years is a lot. This thread is truly all about love and family. Friendship, life, animals. Travel. Living. I hope you have a wonderful day to celebrate with your precious DH... congratulations 🍾🎈🎊🎉0
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MJH, Boothbay is beautiful and I could easily spend a month or two there, in the summer of course.
Moomala, Happy Anniversary 🎉
Heading to Boston now, we fly home early tomorrow morning. Martha’s Vineyard and the Jaws film location walking tour were great. The Jaws bridge wasn’t in town, so we hopped on a local bus but we got the shot in enough time to catch the ferry back to Cape Cod. Here’s a pic now, more to follow.
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Mae~I’m so impressed and would love to see amity beach. I was born the year it was released. Which I believe was in 1970... it scared the pants off me. Still watch jaws one and two over and over.
I wanted to say today that I am saddened by the passing of Beth Chapman. She passed away early this morning. Damn cancer, seriously. It bothers me to No end, lets face it. Anymore, it’s either cancer or drug overdoses. I’m so sick of loss and death. It’s a circle we cannot move away from. A place we cannot avoid. To realize how quickly cancer can move up on us. Like a fire in California that claims acres and acres within days. I hate you cancer.......I hate you today.... I’ll hate you tomorrow. Just plain hate....always.
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Micmel- it does seem like a lot more cancer lately. Someone in my yoga class, a neighbor, a friend of a friend. Years ago someone I was chatting with at a BBQ (who I had never met before who did not know of my cancer ) suddenly said "Everyone has cancer" before I could say- what do you mean- the happy birthday song began.
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Dear MBC Sisters (and brothers):
I finally got my biopsy results. NO cancer in my Lungs (yet)! The lymph nodes are enlarged because of Sarcoidosis. I am so happy. Not that Sarcoidosis is a fun disease either, but it’s not life threatening in most cases. I am so relieved.
Janet, congrats on your wedding anniversary. You described my relationship with my hubby exactly. We struggled for many years, mostly my fault because of alcoholism. We are now in such a great place. Cancer has actually made us grow up, wake up, and realize what we have. He is now my love and my best friend. Wouldn’t want anyone else by my side.
Lauri
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Micmel, Jaws was actually released the year I was born, that’s how I know it was 1975 😁
A little tired tonight more when I get home.
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NKB~Geeze that is definitely something that makes you say, will I ever get away from stupid cancer? . Everyone knows someone who has it, family friends. I do know COPD and Alzheimer’s and heart disease is also so important. The point is. Lately everything feels flat and gray. Boring and even if you’re in a room full of people, it’s just not the same. Like with any diagnosis makes your perspective change. You have no control. You’re a scanner. Bloodwork, Doctors, you’re forced to do these things. We have no choice. Just is something of a living nightmare. And everyday we awake to do it all over again.0
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Mae~I knew it was the 70’s and I knew it scared me like crazy. I love your jaws shirt. Seriously. Do they sell them all in the shops in that area? You would think it would be a gold mine. I am craving lobstah... since you mentioned it the other day. I’m going to have to figure out some dish for my DH to make. He’s such a good cook. I love his dinners. I just made popcorn. The old fashion way, with the Kernels and the oil. It was delicious. Way better than the microwave kind. Which who knows what the heck is in there anyway. Loving your pictures ! Be safe !
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BooBoo!! So thrilled no cancer in your lungs. Thank goodness. Honestly. You have had quite the wait. I am beyond happy for you. Beautiful woman....
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Thanks so much, Mel. You are such a sweet lady! It’s so good to be able to share the good and the bad with you and all of the others here. No one truly understands like my MBC friends.
Lauri
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Great news BooBoo.
Mae your travels look relaxing and invigorating all at once.
I remember Jaws in 1975 I was pregnant with my son the movie seats were murder.
Congratulations Moomala a lot of water under the bridges of these long term marriages
Tanya
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Thanks Tanya. How are you doing in this heat? I’m actually starting to get used to it. Either that, or I’m getting faster at sprinting from the car to the hoyse
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booboo, I am also in Florida. I don't mind the heat here usually but it has been insanely hot here the last few weeks. I walk outside for exercise while pushing my son in the stroller. There are parks scattered along the walking path every 1-2 miles and I take my son to the park along the way or after the walk, which has proved a bit challenging. Last weekend, I was glad to make it home without passing out.
Next week I am going on a bucket list trip to Dubai. I can't believe it and cannot wait! Speaking of hot - the temperature there gets up to 110 during the day this time of year. However, it sounds like everywhere inside is blasting with air conditioning and I was warned to bring sweaters for all indoor activities. Other than lounging at the beach at the hotel and possibly the water park for my son, I don't see us spending much time hanging out outside. I believe Dubai is a driving city rather than a city where everyone walks around.
Illimae, I need you to pack for me. I am an awful procrastinator when it comes to packing and usually overpack out of a lack of time to do it right. You are so disciplined!
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Booboo air conditioning pool or beach repeat.
JFL your bucket list vacation sounds amazing. Please share pictures.
Off to take my very younger brother (23) to get his wisdom teeth pulled.
Have a Beachy day
Tanya
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Yes, ma’am....that’s exactly what I’m doing Tanya. Depending on how long you’ve lived here, you are probably used to it. I’m told by others here that I will also get acclimated to the heat, and will feel the cold a whole lot more than I ever did when I go North!
JFL, hello to you! I am always glad to meet another Floridian. Your trip sounds incredible. Please take a few pictures for us. I’d love to see what it’s like in Dubai. Safe travels.
Booboo
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