LIFES A BEACH!

Spar ~

Thinking of you today....sea glass gem...just like YOU!

Seems it is always like that...we change during our life experiences *

Just when we think our world is going to crash and never be rebuilt *

we find strength in building a new one.

With a little help of course * from above.

I have a major headache from my scalp incison and my tooth that hurts.....

This is how things look to me......

hopefully, BBL

Mary-Lou, thank you for the personalized cup of coffee...lovely!!!! 

Spar, wishing you strength for all of the necessary plans for the next few days.  You really are an angel.

Sahalie, please tell Richard to stop trying to make me exercise today!!!  ugh ugh...everything hurts!!!

Celia~ That is what  Alaskan Deb has been going through, I couldn't imagine such an experience..

Who is Richard......

This one?

LOL, I didn't see all the Richards in the post above.... 

Did you all know I was BLONDE~ with chemo brain, and a senior citizen. Well I'm almost 53 (JAN) So it is close.

Good Evening my Beach Friends! Interesting Monday Indeedy! 

My Monday was filled with Angst & Finally Good News! As Many of you already know I am not a BC surviver! I came to this site the begining of May Looking for answers to ?'s of breast issues like many women do. My yearly mammo in March showed 2 spots of suspicious Micro Cals that needed further mammo views. That is when I started the waiting game so many of here are so farmiliar with. The Short Story is I needed to have them Biopsied (Stereo needle core)! My BS was unable to see the one spot clear enough to biopsy. So we chose to do the waiting game & I was to come back for a repeat mammo to check that area again. So after a summer filled with more breast issues in the same breast, thickening, lumpy areas & more mammos, a sonogram, exams ect.....Today was the day for the repeat mammo which turned into a sonogram (just to make sure). I got the All Clear, everything looks good. The spot of micro cals they were watching has no changes other than fading away some & the biopsy area looks good. Now how I came to the Beach is the Beauty of this Site & it's wonderful feeling of acceptance! As many of you know I Love Humor so I first started reading "The Story" to keep the Monkeys & Squirrels Chatter at bay! There is were I met Spar, LUV & Harley! I call them my "Laugh Sista's"! One day Dear Spar asked me to come to the Beach for a Swim & the rest is History! Besides having worrisome breast issues I also support my SIL who was DX with DCIS 1 1/2 years ago, her mom my MIL was BC survivor 2 x's many years ago & 7 women I personally know in my Community the past 3 months. I have 1 more diagnostic mammo to get through in 6 months before I get the final all clear for reagular mammos again. But as you all know I will NEVER be the same after this,always will I have that White Elephant Hanging over my Shoulder every time I go for another Mammo. I will continue to come & see my Wonderful Beachy sisters I have come to love so Much! You have come to mean so much too Me!                                                                                                                             

    TO ALL!

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh Julz. And we love you too!

I'm happy dancing that all seems "well" currently. We'll hope that holds for the future as well. Congrats on making the waiting game a bit more bearable by getting to know all of us.

My DH's two brothers are here tonight...... craziness abounds!! [They can be competitive over how to cut the chicken.... DH is the baby of the family, so they have to keep him in bounds.] 

I've gotta go get bedding sorted out for everybody.

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quick fly by with hugs all around

Hey Beachie Kids

Big Hugs to: Spar----strength for your journey; Janny---belated Happy Birthday-keep celebrating! Julz---for the jewel you are-I am doing OK on the xeloda so far--ty; celia for your poor scalp-imagine a cooling waterfall comforting it; & F&F---NO ONE could possibly keep your dh "in bounds" so it must be a hoot to watch...

---been a very busy few days with homecoming for my kids HS & dh's college. Made it thru & it was fun, but seems I am coming down with my son's virus--(hope I'm well for Vegas)......gotta go find relief for this throat that feels it is about to ignite! Hugs to one & all.........be well & stay strong

Spar ~

Today must have been more than difficult for you... know that your Uncle will be at Peace

and an Angel looking over you all.... hold on to the memories forever.  Your Uncle would

want you to be happy... no tears...no pain.

Be gentle to yourself.  As the days pass you will find strength!

Much LUV and Blessings!

Funny Celia ....

***Spar...edited the rose...I wanted YOU to have it***

Spar......... a peek into the edge of heaven.

Breathe deeply. We're all here to hold you up.

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Hi Shining beach Shells.

LUV I love the Happy Train and am jumping on.  Also and happy thoughts I swear I can smell

that gorgeous Rose. 

Great news Julz.  Great news!

Spar.  We will be in your purse tomorrow.  Plus your training days.  You can do it.  You've got

backup on the Beach and your Story thread. 

I hope Celia's head is feeling better. 

Shrink.  Welcome home new bride!  With how you described your arm and hand swelling it 

sounds like you were bitten by a spider and having a reaction.  Maybe?  

You know*  Watching all this economy stuff and how our world is on a rollar coaster ride to

somewhere is like daily life for many.  Just got to hold on and sometimes close our eyes.

Coconut anyone !  Yums

Spar , we are thinking of you tonight....Hugs . The horse was from Va, only we don't have snow yet. But feels like it will be soon LOL

I went shopping for kitchen cabinets this afternoon....Wow they cost a LOT!

And I need all new appliances too.

It will be a big project, so we are going to start just after Christmas. At least I am here to enjoy it.

Hope all are resting and praying all will wake up to another beautiful day..

 Faith I need to ask you for our beach party. We need to pickup some of our sisters that are hurting. What do you think people?

Good morning beachie bunnies. Our day started early today. What our neighbors undoubtedly think is mayhem, is a closely crocheted plan. And pre-dawn it has begun to unfurl.

So I'm up to watch the beach sunrise over central Ohio -- one of the lesser known beaches:

Spar. I'm thinking of you and your entire extended family today. Thinking of a car trip with three generations of women together -- that in itself is reason to rejoice. I know I always question why it is, that it's funerals that get my clan together, with the greatest degree of regularity??

We are working hard as an extended family to prioritize picnics and cook-outs and a week at the beach together, as reasons to rearrange our calendars, as we would a funeral.

My recent funeral for a beloved uncle was indeed a gathering of the tribe to celebrate his kindness and benevolence to all. It was so moving to hear the tributes from so many, about the small acts of generosity that he had contributed throughout a long life. It truly made an impact that we are attempting to live up to -- with our nieces and nephews.

Now I'm rambling. Spar, I just want you to know that I'm starting the day thinking of you.

Here's an angel who is helping you mourn the passing -- the difficulty in realizing anew, that life here on this planet is limited and how much you will miss your uncle's laughter.

I do think that heaven cries with us in our times of loss.

May your tears today be ones that offer reflection into the life that was lived, the love that was shared and the celebration of all that was possible -- as a result of your uncle's walking here among us.

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WingGirl..... it makes me realize that you've lost a lot in this last season, too. Know that I continue to hold your family up in my prayers as you continue to adjust to the loss(es) that have left holes in the fabric of your gatherings.