LIFES A BEACH!
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whoooohooooo happy dance for DD2. She's gonna do wonderful things----just like her DM1
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Yeah for Faith's daughter! It is so satisfying when things go well for one's children!
I have some news that I am very happy about too! I had asked my freshman college aged son if he wanted to go to Kauai with me, DD, and SO last month when I was buying tickets. He said he would rather stay at his dorm over spring break with his friends. Yesterday it struck me how upset I was that he was not coming with us. I realized that he really did not know the reality of my cancer situation because I did not want to burst his eternal optimism about me. So I called him today and had a great conversation about my diagnosis and what it meant, told him about triple negativity, etc. He seemed grateful to know the straightforward truth about my cancer and emphatically asked if he could come with us on the trip. So I just bought him a ticket and I now I feel so content. I talked to him several times tonight and with each conversation I was so glad that I had come clean with him.
I can't believe (even though it happens over and over again) how quickly I got an answer to my pleadings to God yesterday about what I should do about this situation!
Julz--I hope that your DIL finds relief for her illness. It is so hard to take care of babies when you are sick!
Coonie-I love the happy dances! I sent an email to my son saying, "yeah, you are going to hawaii!" and I included the Seinfeld happy dance picture in my email! We were Seinfeld addicts in our earlier days.
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We don't want to be just wishful thinkers. We want to live with confindence
that our hopes, dreams and expectations are based on God-given certainty
that he is behind them.
Thanks for the cutie Faith and I missed them lemonade time.
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toyful, so happy you got the courage to be truthful with your son, it does pay to share the good and the bad.
Marejo, sorry about your friend.
At the funeral today, the church was packed, there were so many flowers, it was so sad. Her grandkids said they would rather hang with her that their friends and that really got me. Here is the poem on her remembrance card
God Saw You
God saw you were getting tired
And a cure was not to be
So He put His arms around you
And whispered, "come to me."
with tearful eyes we watched you
And saw you pass away
And though we loved you dearly
We could not make you stay
A golden heart stopped beating
Hard working hands at rest
God broke our hearts to prove to us
He only takes the best.
Needless to say it made me shed a few tears, Paula and Benny had been married 38 years and just seems like yesterday we were all high school kids. How time flies. I saw a lot of people who knew me but I couldn't place but just a few names and it was really ironic, I sat 3 people down from my ex-husband of the 80's. It was weird and we didn't even speak.
It looks like you guys have had a lovely time on the beach. I will feel like posting somemore smiles tomorrow. Everyone have a good night.
Julz, I pray your DIL will be better, I do worry so much about her. Hug the grandson for me.
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Faith, I forgot to mention, I am thrilled for you daughter, it is a miracle!!!!!!!!!!!
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Yes maaaamm --- drains are out --- YAHOOO - still have to go slow, but it is so much easier now
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A new day dawns.
Checkum so happy for you. So very happy for you.
Spar, dearest. You've reminded us all over again how lightly tethered we are to this world we love so deeply. How amazing to have such a reunion. The tension is still there with your 1st? I know there were easier times between the two of you. Sending you some time for reflection & perspective-taking, and a great big hug.
Toyful you have given us all a true witness in sharing your "come clean" story with your son. I am so very delighted that he will be able to go to paradise with you. [I was the person who didn't tell any of my extended family members of my diagnosis, surgery or the fact that I was in rads.... not my daughters nor my parents -- only my sister when I was in the midst of rads. So I know about not bursting bubbles. It was the 'right' decision for me at the time (complicated story) but when I was finally able to share the news I felt so much more honest and genuine.] There's much to be learned from each other -- and your story & example are very illuminating. Thank you.
Thanks to all for the happy dances & well wishes for DD2. She works sooooooo hard. It's such a blessing that she will be able to proceed with her training.
Julz. I just wonder, wonder, wonder, wonder how this weekend will unfold???? if the kids and the babe will be able to travel to you?? I know how you've had your heart wrapped around this time together. Prayers sweetie.
Mary Lou eager to hear from you. Hope all is hunky-dory with crossing the finish line.
Footie your words are profound. From the depths of your heart. Thank you.
MJ keeping you in my heart, too, for your recent loss.
Who does that leave? Sharon our cruise-director. Lisa our photographer [BTW I LOVED that pic of the little seaweed beach ball washed up on shore. You capture the essence of the sight.] Coonie, I'm really appreciating your new avatar. Jasmine our hard working, big hearted sister. Dream our wordsmith..... sending you strength for the situations at hand. Everyone Z back to A.
It's time for me to make a new list. Just deplore the thought of leaving anyone out.
Artsee...... come back!! Heymoose you too & Candie & Margo & WingGirl, & Neesie & Saint & Iris & Celia & Sahalie and all of our ol' beach rompers.
Edited to add the dawn:
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CurlieQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQ!!
How could I have left you off the list?? Swiss cheese syndrome.
I've been very concerned for you and sending you all kinds of prayers.
You are definitely in my heart, if not my brain.
((((((((((((((((((((((CurlieQ))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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My new logo/head shot!! LOL
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Sigh, phones ringing first thing in the morning is seldom good news. A long time friend of my husband's died last night. I know I want to respond to so many things here but right now just don't have the heart. Catch ya all later.
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Oh noooo! Sharon, I'm so sorry
I'm on my way out the door for work again today, But you and your husband will be in my thoughts and prayers all day! (((((((((((((((hugs))))))))))) !!!!!!!!!!!!!(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((ALL BEACHIES)))))))))))))))))))))))
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Just read back through the posts. So happy for your Checkum!!! Take it slow, but it sounds like you're going down the right road now!!!!
Toy!!! So happy about your son going on vacation with you. Does that mean I'll have to sleep in the hammock outside?
(I will......it's worth it for you son to be able to go)Spar & MJ---hope you have better day today.
Julz---praying for your DIL. I PRAY she gets well soon!!
Faithie--thanks about the avatar. I took this pic in my uncle's new church. Their windows are GORGEOUS throughout the whole church.
Footie--------hope you have a good pain-free day today!
Lisa---waiting on more pics
Curlie curlie Q....where are you?
(((((((((((((((((((Sharon))))))))))) I'm so sorry again
more later sisters.......
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(((((((((((((((Sharon)))))))))))))))))))))))))))) my thoughts and prayers are with you
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Okay, I've regrouped. Good morning Beachettes.
Gentle hugs to all who need 'em and happy dancin for all who are doing that!
Julz, I hope you have fun with the gran.
Toy, looks like we'll be jockeying for bed positions now that your son is coming. I'm so happy for you. Coonie and I will sleep on our luxury yacht because we'll have the dogs. Yes Coonie, doggus is Wally. I think we'll go with the ship that has the green deck.
The fellow who died was our first and last customer and we were in business over 25 years. My husband has known him all his life. Thanks for the hugs.
It's above 0C here today and to get warmer. Spring is here!!! ......I think.
I hope you all have some fun in your day.
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Thank you Faith for the Brilliance of the Start to OUR DAY!
FAITH....Thanks So Much for everything & YOUR Wonderful DD2's News!....You know in the midst of my worrisome news & of others worries, sorrows, pain, & Hard times.....IT SO HELPS TO LIFT MY SPIRITS OF HEARING ABOUT YOUR DAUGHTERS CELEBRATION OF GREAT NEWS.....as well as OTHERS Having a BRIGHT, LESS PAINFUL, HAPPY, BABY STEPS OF RECOVERING....SHINY SPOT TO THERE DAY!
CHECKUM....One Freeing step at a time.....Such Wonderful News.....Those tubes can be soooo Darn Uncomfortable but when they come out.....AHHHHHHHHHHHHH! Soon with some more time You Can & WILL be Dancing freely with us ALL!!! ((((HUGS))))
TOY.....I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU.....Sometimes it is so Hard to See OUR BABIES as ADULTS.....we ALWAYS want to protect them from everything as we don't like to see them hurt. This is the Time for the Mother Son relationship to go to a New Level....Yesterday was the right first steps.
SPAR.....It is so Hard to Say Good BYE in Many Ways.....But forever she will be in your HEART. The Poem was so very Poignant.... ((((((((HUGS))))))))
FOOTS....Beautiful thoughts put into WORDS.....We will have LEMONADE today!!!
Mary Lou....HOW ARE YOU? I hope you can Chime in today.....Thinking of You & Hoping your Latest & YOUR LATEST? went Smoothely! Gentle (((HUGSS)))!
SHARON....My thoughts & Prayers are with you & their family today.....When your ready & able....we are here!
MAREJO....It is so Hard to wrap your mind around anyone SO young going through so much....although her pain & suffering are no longer.....Her Spirit will hopefully be of comfort for her Dear Beloved Hubby....Time....Praying that the memories will come with less sadness.
DREAM....Thinking of you....Praying for comfort so that you may loose yourself in your Passion of words....Diversion of your best!
LISA.....I'm loving your lenz find of the Spongey Kind! Nature takes our Eyes & finds True Beauty!
CURLYQS....WOW you got my Attention....What a Bronzed Beach BABE!!!! MMMMMMMM can't help but think what forever is he wearing under that towel!!!!
!!!! So FINEEEE where ever did you find HIM!!! You know it doesn't matter as long as he can SOOTHE your Pain....Put a smile on your face & make you forget if just for a WEE BIT! Thinking of Every ONE I might have missed from A to Z & in Betweens....
Thanks for your Wonderful thoughts & Prayers.....I hope this will pass quickly for my DIL.....but I know the reality will last her a lifetime of relapses. The best is to keep her out of the Hospital & that she does not get so bad that she has to have much in the way medical interventions. Always a worry as my Son her DH has Crohns Disease so the future is unsure for the Grand Babe as both are Hereditary.
OUR LIVES ARE ALL SO PRECIOUS!!!! TAKE TIME TO ENJOY THE LITTLE THINGS THAT ARE AROUND US!!!!
MUCH LOVE BEACHIES!!!!
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You gals always get a head start on me
It is only 0715 here on the West Coast...
Here is another thing the tide left on the beach..
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Just back from my final step-dancin' country music, aerobics dance-a-thon.... We went full tilt for 90 minutes today, doing ever more complicated dances. I'm so thrilled to have been able to take part. Will seriously miss is.
Dearest DH just made us a reservation for a kayak adventure among the manatees over on the gulf coast. It will be such a lovely farewell before I head north again.
Can it really be time to head back to 'real life'????
The good news is that the babeez & WB are a very good lure.
Julz.... now I'm all choked up over the sentiment of the best friends/sibblings...... hadn't ever heard that sentiment. How true. How endearing. Please keep us posted on your DIL and we will continue to prayer for remission of her symptoms. Sure hope that you are able to spend time together this weekend.
Sharon...... sometimes there are just no words, are there? The reality of so many here losing so many friends in such a short period is mind-numbing. The phone ringing at odd times is indeed a rush of adrenaline. So sorry for your loss. Count on spring's arrival and plant something in his memory.
Have to work/play like a fiend today to finish one of my many projects. This one is sooooo much fun. Can't wait for you to see the nonsense I've come up with this time. (We have all of these vast, empty white walls to contend with.) Think glue gun, pompoms, buttons, ribbons, and polka dot coasters....... Hope it's hanging on the wall by the end of the day.
Ride the beach's roller-coaster-like waves, dear friend-sibbling-sisters.
Remember the sun is always indeed shining, even when obscured by those very real dark clouds.
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LISA!! A polka dot rock!!! What a smile's on my face.
So when is your OH reunion?? I want to put it on my calendar & hopefully we can rendez-vous!!
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Polka dots in nature..... just too perfect for words:
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Loved the polka dot rock, wish I had it for my rock garden.
Sharon, so sorry for the loss of your friend. There have just been too many losses for the year 2009 already. Lets hope this is the end and all of our friends make it through the rest of this year with no more losses. Lets pray for a cure in the year 2009.
Can't wait to see what you are making now Faith, you never fail to surprise me.
Julz, you know I am praying for your family.
checkum so glad those drains are out, makes life an itty bitty bit easier.
Marejo, you always bring a smile to my face when I see you post. You are a sweetheart.
Mary-Lou where are you, here we go on the scooby song again. LOL
Jaz, i know your busy but I am missing you.
Hugs and Love from A to Z back laters
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Thankyou everyone.
Now, tell me, how does one write a post mentioning all the special people on this thread without forgetting anyone?? Is my brain that bad or do you write things down? Plllease tell me your secret.
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Good afternoon Beachies! I'm with Sharon, I am amazed at Julz, Faith, Coonie Spar's (etc.) listmaking abilities! My brain is way too swiss cheese right now to make anything more than a mini-list!
I just wanted to check in before I am off to the hospital to get more IV fluids today. My lower back has been continuously spasming since last night as a side effect of the neulasta shot I got 9 days ago. I didn't realize that the shot lasted for 2 weeks. I can barely walk the pain is so great. Right now I am laying totally flat and I am okay, but about right now I need to get up and get dressed for the hospital.
I am excited though because I get to meet a sister that I met on these boards today. She also has an appointment at the clinic so she is going to come see me in infusion. She lives about an hour or so north of me and we have been emailing each other for awhile. I think I should invite her to join us on the beach. She is a forest ranger here in Washington and has a very similar diagnosis and treatment plan as I.
((((((HUGS TO ALL))))))))
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Good luck heading out today Toy. Yes, by all means invite your friend to the beach. I'll start looking for the appropriate introductory flip flops. I hope your visit helps pass invusion time. Gentle hugs. S.
Edit to say, I'm so sorry about all this pain you are experiencing.
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Toyful, as honorary-beach-mother (how on earth did I earn that title???) I want to assure that there is absolutely no "need nor expectation" to give a shout-out/list to everyone who strolls our shores..... and certainly not in every post.
We all have been 'adult' in not needing to see our own name in print on every occaision. It's lovely when some one has the time, energy & list to be specific to many, but that is in no way necessary. As one swiss cheese to another..... we're just happy that you're happy her in our midst.
By all means tell your new friend how to find us......
My own view is that no one needs to be "invited" to jump into the waves with us.... so if anyone enjoys reading along and has felt slightly "lurkish" I declare this weekend: Official-wade-into-the- waters-weekend", we'd love to have you. The more the merrier.
My only idiocycrosy is that I like to have a yummy picture at the top of each new page.... but that's my own ding-dong idea, and certainly not a prerequisite to enjoying the company here.
Gonna go down load some pics..... will blog tonight!! Got her done, Charlie. Got her done.
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Just sometimes I write all the names and then I always leave out someone I love dearly. Just sometimes when I have extra time and I use my swiss cheese memory, some days its good and some days its bad.
I enjoy everyone here and hope they continue to wade the waves and walk of the beach, and eat, and drink, and laugh and will you get it etc.
Fixing (which is really a southern word) to go watch granddaughter practice t-ball and then bring her home for the weekend.
hugs and love from A to Z
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Just coming in to say hello and to say I hope you all had a good day. I had a nice day. It was sunny here and 50 degrees. Glorious after a long, long winter. I was able to get out for 2 nice powerwalks and loved it. Tomorrow me and dh are going to Green Bay to see Third Day. A Christian Contemporary music group that I really love. Also Brandon Heath....he is opening for Third Day. Both are awesome Christian performers. First though, we are meeting friends in Appleton for dinner. A nice Italian restuarant called Victoria's. They too are going to the concert. It should be a really nice day, God willing.
Also today, we got our chair back that we had recovered. It turned out sooooooooooooooo nice...just how I wanted. It's nice to have it back after 3 weeks too.
So, that's all.......sending love and hugs to each of you AND God's most incredible blessings of love.
Mary Jo
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Ok beachies. I got my "glue-gun-special" posted on my blog.
I think it's safe to predict that it will make you smile!!
Sleep deeply and easily, friends. Nightie-night.
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Just a quick drop by to say hi and have a good night
and Faith I loved your glue gun special. I want to see a picture of it when it hangs on the wall.
hugs to all
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thanks spar.... it's still leaning against the wall.....
we went out to dinner at the clubhouse & then decided to pop into couples line dancing......
must go find hammer. you've motivated me, stay tuned for the finished project.
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