LIFES A BEACH!

Okie-dokie. Can head to bed. Got my pics of my participants downloaded.

This is a pic I took at a gift shop on the way home..... stretching my legs, and no they didn't have internet.

Pretty deep:

Good Morning Beachies!!!

Quick stop in to Wave with the Waves as I'm out the door to Church....

I'll help Faith Out....

Laters Beachies!!!

Finally I have some time to talk with all of you.  Hoping some of the gals from bco are coming here and reading.  I read there everyday and the support that is pouring out from all my friends is mind boggling!  It it helping so much, I just can't say thank you enough.

Jeann:  Thank you for your kind words and support.  I know the Mets threadis where I belong because I have so many questions, so many things going through my mind.  I need to talk with others who are in this same situation, so you will never know how much I appreciate you coming here and saying hello.  3 years out?  That is so wonderful to hear.  Although there was an uproar about politics at bco.org, that was not why I was banned.  There is a small group of women who have stalked me for over a year now.  I thought maybe once they heard that I was diagnosed with Mets they would leave me alone...sadly that is not the case.  Seems like some people worship having Power.  Me?  I'm a hormone deprived crazy woman and sometimes that gets me into trouble.

Saint:  Nutty Nurse Fans?  OMG you made me laugh.  It was 4 years ago I found bco...never did go to the discussions boards at first, but I do remember spending hours upon hours on the chat.  I will never forget that it was you and Helen1 who reached out to me in the beginning and made me feel right at home.  Suddenly I'm thinking about Janio who used to go to the chat all the time.  I would sure enjoy talking to her today.  Anyways, I am glad you found me and hope you keep coming back.  Maybe once in a while post my blog site so I can talk to some of the gals before they forget who I am.  Not that it's easy to forget Nutty Nurse, but they might forget the blog site.  BTW thank you for the telephone call, your words touched my heart.  I'm still in the mode of not really talking to anyone except Terry.  I do have a favor to ask you my friend.  I see Sherloc is back and talking on the bitching thread.  Please send her my love as I think of her so often and our good old chat days.  Maybe give her my blog site, because I would just love to talk to her again.

CherylG:  Yep we have been through alot and have known each other for such along time.  There are so many out there who have a special place in my heart...you being one of them.  In fact my heart should be double the size for all the women who have touched it.  I got your pocket angel.  I'm wearing it right now.  I will wear it everyday and when things really are feeling desperate I will rub it like a magic lamp.  I know just doing that will take away the desperation, so thank you so very much for thinking about me.  It couldn't have come at a better time. 

Gina:  I had to smile as I saw you saying hello to so many people.  It's a wonderful feeling knowing so many are coming here to say hello and give me comfort.  All I can say is that it helps.  And gosh darn it, now I want to get up and dance to that song.  "This could be the start of something big."  Goodness, it is the start of something big!  The cirlces and numbers are on the wall and it's statement is huge!

Nancy:  So nice for you to come by and share your story with me.  I do remember stopping by the chemosabi group.  I think at first it caught my eye because of the title.  When I went to read, something made me take a big sigh and I just wanted you all to have hope and encouragement.  Thanks for reminding me of that story.  Turns out I have become good friends with some of the gals that were part of your chemo group!  Hope you continue to stay in touch. 

ShirleyHughes:  Thanks for all those kinds words.  I do believe you are right.  I'm putting in writing what many people feel when they are diagnosed with Mets.  I was going to start journalling then Gina gave me this opportunity and I'm loving every minute of it.  I'm definitely a talking machine.  Even as a little girl I had something to say about everything. 

BMD:  My dearest friend and buddy.  Thanks for stopping by and I'm glad you like the blog.  I've never done this before and thought it might just be too boring.  It makes me feel better knowing that you are enjoying what I am writing.

SoCal:  I knew you would get what I was trying to say.  I just knew it.  I love your old signature.  Sometimes I like to just toy with my words and adventures!  Yes indeed...life is about choices.

Goodness, I just stopped by and read my New Stage 4 post at bco.org!  So many posts wishing me well...and as usual, it's getting a little dicey.  Ya see, those moderators need to understand what we are all really going through.  Hormone deprived women with shovels in their hands ready to beat up the world.  Then along comes a friend who gently takes that shovel away and gives you a loving hug.  THATS really what it is all about.

Donnabee:  I vote for you have another cookie.  Double chocolate chip fudge! 

Indi:  As usual your words were elegant.  You were able to say what I have wanted to say for along time, but I was not allowed to have freedom of speech.  Those who are crying foul the loudest, are the ones who really should not be there.  They are the ones who are causing the issues and problems.  Their hatred must be eating away at their souls.  We all know who they are.  They preach about their God and talk about sea shells, but there god is a false god and their sea shells have never seen the true Pearl of life.  You are one tough cookie and don't you forget it.

Doreen:  Thank you for your kind words and your post was great.  I sure do appreciate you giving my blog site, because now this is the only way I will be able to talk to friends that I have known for 4 years and love dearly.  You are right, the moderators would have left me alone had the super freaks not decided to whine and complain to them.  ***** is not in love with anything and will never Wynn her *******.  Say ha will never understand what le is all about.  She will never truelly sea the beauty of the Maverick waves.  Sherry will never  see the beauty of the spars...oops I mean stars.  The vast beautify of seeing a falling star and making a wish.  BTW I am laughing because not only am I a Democrat, I'm a liberal Democrat!

Lovetotravel:  Thanks and looking forward to getting to know you a little better.  Maybe not there, but certainly here and I hope you come back and talk with me some more.

Diane:  It was good to read your rant.  Things are not the same as they used to be.  I suspect just like the economy has affected may places...it too has affected bco and their ability to moderate the threads.  They will respond though if you send them a pm, yes they were quick to stop me from talking to my friends despite just being diagnosed with Mets.  The message they sent me made me break down in tears.  Not because of what they said, but the fact that they would do this only 2 days after I was diagnosed Stage 4.

Pammy:  So good to read a post from you at my new stage 4 thread.  You are a great person and a great support to many.  Just keep being yourself.

Linda:  What a beautiful post.  I'm finding out more and more how many lives I had touched.  Didn't really know it til now.  Hope you come here often and see the pictures I am posting here.  My pictures always have a meaning. 

Ann:  I love the Holy Card.  It has special meaning.  I have saved all my Holy Cards from when I was a little girl.  Also have saved all of many rosary's.  Even the old ones that you could get to glow in the dark.  In a special case that has St. Theresa's picture when you open the lid.

Puppy:  We have always had a special love for each, and to be honest going through 2 brains surgeries seems like a much harder road to travel than the path I am taking.

Jader:  Thanks for your post and saying hello to me.  That was pretty special.

Diane:  Now I am counting on you to give all of our friends updates!  And sending a little hug here and their.  Or a pop in just to shout a big that sucks to all who need to hear it that day.

Harley:  How good to see you girl.  I have missed talking to you and bitching on the bitching thread.  Did I read you are still out there looking for a job?  I know in my heart, one will come to you very soon.

Brendatrue:  I see you are 6 weeks ahead of me in this new journey.  What I will miss most is the ability to talk with others like you.  Who understand exactly how I'm feeling.  Trying to grasp what is going on with my mind, my heart, and my soul.  It does seem like each day is getting easier now.  I sure wish you and others who are going through this new journey would come on over here and share some feelings on the METs thread.  That is the part I am having difficulties with.  Not being able to talk with other Mesters.  Thanks for your kind words, it really did help me this morning.

momof4stars:  Yep they sure did knock me down.  And so quickly too.  I was 2 days out from being newly diagnosed with Mets.  I thought I had my head on straight Friday until I got home and received the pm they sent me.  I believe a breast cancer board should be run by a breast caner survivor.  LIke Gina is.  Their degrees in psychology and sociology are good, but they really don't know what we are feeling.  If they did, this would never have happened.  Honestly, I feel at home here.  It has always been a special place for me and I'm thankful I have been given the opportunity to write what I am thinking.  So thank you again for your kind words.
 
KLynn:  Thanks for your support and I will be looking forward to seeing you at the other sites.  Started by breast cancer survivors, run by breast cancer survivors and moderated by breast cancer surviviors.
 
Kimmytoo:  My goodness, it was so good to see a post from you.  Yep, I don't want to be there...but you all are stuck with me now.  Thanks for the input on the Xeloda.  For some reason the hair loss thing seems to be bugging me the most.
 
KellyC:  I'm thinking of you too.  Thanks, just thanks for your support.

Well, dagnabit, I just read my emails from work and there was a note from the owner and they are having to downsize at the end of this month due to the downturn of the economy.  My team is one that has been affected so it looks like I will be joining the ranks of the unemployed. 

But I have peace because I know my God is in control.  Party on Beach Babes! 

1. Note to self: must learn how to set alarm clock, for occaisions when DH is still in FL & you want to go to church......

2. Note to self: Write a thank you note to the Tylenol P.M. research team.

My eyes are open. My brain still a bit past-prime. Today's a day of rest & rejuvination for me.

JazzyOne: so sorry to hear that the economy is leaking into your team's work. I'm glad that you have such a strong faith. I know that you have such a strong set of techno-skills...... I'm hoping that the transition to something 'new' is swift and awesome. Could you start your own enterprise of some sort?? Independant consulting?? I will be thinking of you as you wrap your head & heart around this announcement.

Can you feel the splash impact?

Thanks Faith!  Its not a complete surprise to me or others that I work with.   The surprise is the 'drop and run' email over the weekend.  But it must be as hard to let people go knowing how it will affect families as it is to be let go. 

My faith is strong and I would be dishonest if I said I wasn't concerned.  But courage isn't the absence of fear, courage is continuing on inspite of the fear.  I have a strong friendship/family support group around me here and I know I can call on them if I have too.

More time to work on the afgans!

These are tough economic times.  Like no other I've ever seen in my lifetime.  As I said, its not really a surpise.  We're just the next place in line here of many that have already had to either lay off or even completely close their doors.  I don't blame them.  They are trying to survive like the rest of us.

Now enough of the doom and gloom.  I refuse to let this defeat me and rob me of my joy.  Remember, there is ALWAYS HOPE! 

Oh gosh Hope.......I'm really sorry about that email.  These are scarey economic times indeed.  I pray that an unexpected welcome surprise is on your horizon.  Gentle hugs.

Wow. Dear Julz, what an inspiration. The words from the coda above:

"Every hope, every prayer lies in the heart of a seed that flowers
Intertwined all across the land
We're all seeds in the maker's hand."

I remember having a poster on my dorm room wall that said:

"All the flowers of tomorrow, are in the seeds of today." 

Finding out you are being laid off in an email is just plain unacceptable, so rude...what the heck??

Sending hugs your way..

Faith I love that flower

What I want to know....how is it that I have the same camera as Lisa and WildJan but my pics don't come out as great as theirs???  I wish I had that talent. 

That is true Sharon.  And I'll certainly have more time for that now.  Always a positive somewhere!    This may actually be my push into changing my work field.  Photography has always been something I was interested in but never had time to pursue.  Maybe its the right time for a change.  I'm going to check into some local photography classes in my area.

Good afternoon beach friends. I'm just getting out of church clothes and putting on my beachie clothes. Whew........have I told you before that I teach in the 3-4 year old class. Well!!!!!!!!!!!!! We had abou 37 of those little boogers there this morning........is it a full moon or something?? I love'em to death, but 37-----ALL AT ONE TIME-----ALL WANTING TO SIT NEXT TO MISS LISA!!!! Whew.......I really do love them though. so so cute!

 Sharon....thank you buddy for checking on me. You cover my back. I actually emailed you from church parking lot Told my DH I had to get home to check on my sisters!

Faithie!!!!!!!!!! SSSoooooo glad you made it home, and maybe there was a reason for the sleeping in this morning. I think YOU need to have some 'down" time -- just for YOU! Enjoy the slowness for awhile......the fastness will be back soon enough Glad your program went so good. I'm sure it was the legs........'cause I know it wasn't the cooking that Sharon and I were doing:)

(((((((((((((jasmine))))))))) - is this alwayshope or Jazzie or Jaz or Jas?? Please correct me... but I'm sooo sorry about the job situation. I think it is affecting so many families all over the country. It's affected our business too. But just know Jas, that what you are doing for others has not been done in vain....God will reward you for your good deeds and your good works. Because He says if you do it to the least of these, you've done it unto Me. I try to see Jesus in the eyes of EVERYONE I meet. I hope to some day hear "well done thou good and faithful servant--well done!" Anyway.....I'm not a preacher, just wanted to let you know I'll be praying along with everyone else on these boards for God to open right doors for you and your family In Jesus Name--AMEN

Where is everyone else today? Has Toy checked in? I sure hope that shower perked her up. I hope she doesn't leave before we're able to decide on transportation

Footie is probably off with one of those cabana boys. There's been alot of them come through here late.

Julz.....got to be a musician?? gotta be Julz!! Beautiful songs you post always!

We know Lisa is the professional photographer. Dream is the professional writer.

Spar is the professional finder of precious beach jewels, crafts, beautiful colors.

CurlieQ is the sweetest uplifting newcomer on the beach. I can "see" her smiles through her writing. Thanks Curlie.........hope you're feeling well tody!

Mary-Lou.....I saw one pic and then you went away. Beautiful pic and beautiful lady, come back please  ::))

My chemo brain (oh, by the way, I finished up chemo 1 year ago yesterday) yoohooot is forgetting somebody, I just know it. I send my ((((((((((((((footie)))))))))))))))hugs all around.

This isn't my group from this morning, but it is HALF the size of my group. We were pushing for kiddos today....oh what fun!

Love all of you beachies and hope everyone has a peaceful Sunday.

This is the day the Lord hath made, I will rejoice and be glad in it. (((((((((hugs)))))))))))