Illinois ladies facing bc
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Hello~ It's little after 1 o'clock...
Welcome, Joan and Juanita- glad you found us..
Susan- I love to see that movie.. I bought the book but didn't finish..
Buddy- I love what you said..not judging others and we all here to staying healthy, living and loving.. I miss you, should we have another lunch bunch soon??
Ginger- what a beautiful picture of your family... Love is all around you, hang in there..
Good news from Connie and Mich..
I had appt with Onco on Monday and everything went well.. I told them about the fatigue and falling hair since I stopped taking multivitamins almost 3month ago and they told me it built in my system when I was taking vitamins and my body is used to extra boost but now I don't have that extra boost anymore in my system that's why I am more tired.. and they told me my blood counts were good so, guess I gotta take it again...
My dh has another interview today and this is the 4th one within 3month... and another one on next Monday, that will be 5th one.. dang, we are getting tired being interviewed and not getting it.. maybe we didn't stay here long enough...
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Another angel has her wings. The tears are running down my face as I type and I need to pull myself together and get to my onc appointment. Ginny's obituary was in today's paper. She passed away on Saturday.
Thank you Tanya for the "heads up." I hadn't gotten to the paper yet this morning when I read your message.
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Oh Rita, I am so sad about this. I did not meet Ginny and only spoke to her a few times on the blog here. Such an ambivalent time. I'm glad she has no suffering now, but sorry for the family and friends who I know will miss her so much.
If there could be an ounce of peace about it, that would truly come because as an angel in the universe she will be able, along with so many, many others, to intercede for all who are here to help with the cure. I think many of us forget that we can ask help of those who go before us for what we need while we remain here.
My prayers for Ginny's family and all those who cherished her friendship.
Jackie
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When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight. ~Kahlil Gibran
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Oh Rita, that is sad news. I sensed it was not going well for her.Not much more to be said.
Edited to add that those who use facebook can add to the many entries already there. Ginny's family may more likely read the thoughts later. I never quit facebook and it was good for me to see Ginny's face. I too never met her, but I really felt I knew her through this thread.
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Morning all....I see the heat/humidity has returned....ac will go back on later today!
Welcome to all the new ladies....Joan, Juanita, Adey etc! Boy...miss a few days and look what happens!
Joan...almost there! Yay! No Mo Chemo...EVER!!!!!
Juanita...glad you found us. As for your daughter...she is loved. Who care by whom! Isn't that what you wish for your child?????
Ginger ... ok, I admit it...took me several pages before it dawned on me that you and Stephanie were the same person. Can I still claim chemo-brain? Lovely children you have raised and what a beautiful picture of the 3 of you. You know...your daughter looks so familar but no idea where I might have met her. I actually said...whoa! I know her! Hmmmm......
Mich/Connie...see, I told you...everything was fine. I don't know why you girls don't listen to me and save yourself the worry. Have I EVER been wrong????? doing the happy dance for you...
Jackie...still waiting on the the Raccoon Lake pictures!!!!! It sounds so pretty....
Susan ...congrats on #4! I am just a few months behind you...and Rita too! I will be glad to add another number...seems like the further out we get, the easier it gets. But that dreaded anxiety before each appt/test/scan...yuck. Mamm/US for me is 9/20...and I can't get it out of mind totally...still lurking back there. I think I am a bit more concerned as I got moved to annual last year so I am a "bit" worried. Glad you liked the movie, but I did like "the big c". And I am glad it's on on-demand as I usually fall asleep before 9:30pm air-time.
Everyone else...please all have a happy, healthy day and enjoy!
PS to Smerf....Nicki did indeed have MRSA. I missed that totally...she's been home now for several days and doing better each day...3 more WBR's I think.
PSS to Ginny....HI !!!!!!! How are you????? Post when you have a sec, ok?
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Good morning.. always very sad to read things like this. of course for me very scary for the obvious reasons. I didn't know Ginny but I could tell she was loved on this thread.. My heart goes out to her family...
Have my first MUGA since tx today.. a bit scared as Herceptin seems to be my magic drug.. hope to find out the results tomorrow or so.. but my Onc thinks I'd have felt it by now.. I hope so..
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Oh.......Ginny. You sure fought the good fight.
Rita..me too...can't stop crying.....
Thanks for the heads-up Susan.
Waving at you, Ginny, from down here....cuz I know you are up there for sure! So..
HI GINNY !!!!!!!!!
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Ginny was way too young to have to deal with so much pain and suffering. I am so sad that her life ended too soon and the manner in which it did.
Ginny, you're in a better place. Rest in peace.
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My heart stopped... when I read Rita's post.... It is just sad and I didn't meet her in person but I've known her since I joined this group....
Ginny, we will miss you and love you and you are in our heart, rest in peace...
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It is always sad when one of us loses our battle. I didn't know Ginny but rest in peace.
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All,
I am getting a list together of things I need to buy before chemo starts to be prepared.
I welcome any and all advice from been there done thats and awesome researchers!
Thanks.
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Could someone point me in the direction (page number maybe) of some of Ginny's posts. I don't remember seeing posts by her since I joined here just recently. I'd like to know more about her as she was much loved here. I am so sad to read she passed. I can't imagine the sorrow her family and friends must feel.
Juanita
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JW,
I felt the same way. You can "search" her user name zkacmom.
A
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Adey, not sure how long each of your chemo treatments will last, but mine take about 3-4 hours. I pack up a bag the night before with reading material, snacks, and my fully charged IPOD. I recently tried Reiki therapy. I think that my DH thinks that I have gone off on some "funk", but it works for me. My Reiki therapist recommended a guided imagery CD from www.healthjourneys.com entitled Chemotherapy. I find it very relaxing and have enjoyed using it at home when I need some positive encouragement.0
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Thanks Joan!
I googled Pandora and now what you all have been talking about.
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I need to find a surgeon/ plastic surgeon in the chicagoland area I live in Joliet. I'm not very comfortable with the ones I have any recommendations?
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dianelynn I sent you a p.m.
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just a quick update.. though I don't have final number yet, the tech gave me a heads up that I have nothing to worry about with the MUGA.. but to keep excercising to a point where I gt my heart rate up to 130!! or so.. OH and to stay away from the baby today as I'm radioactive.. Lovely..
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I am so sad about Ginny. There are really no words. I sat next to Ginny at the Xmas get together 2 years ago - this was before she was dx'd with mets. She was a wonderful gal and a fighter. I know she was suffering and I am glad that she doesn't have to any more, but my heart breaks for her children.
Susan - thanks for the idea about facebook. I will go there right now.
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Welcome Joan and Juanita!!!Not for the reason why you are here but you are in the right forum and it is a awesome support group.
Ginny...Is she an angel now? I am heartbroken.
Have little energy to write and do not want to take the impact of other things goin on. Lost another Golden today, our Lacy.She was 12 and became very ill and shut down last night. GOD worked in our lives as we lost Daisy 2 months ago and IF this one year ago when i was goin thru surgery and chemo..not sure what i would of been like.
Getting ready for the Susan Komen RACE.. have over $300.00 already in donations. No Surrender!!
Hugs To ALL!
Donna
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Dianelynn----I sent you a PM
So sorry to hear about Ginny. I never met her, but I know that many of you have. Saying prayers for her family. And once again wishing and hoping for a cure.
Navy
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Rest in peace Ginny. Prayers go out to her family. May they find strength with the love of their family and friends.
Donna- I am sorry for your loss too. How sad.
Michele
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Donna - Again...I am so sorry about Lacy. Hugs to you and dh...I'm sure you're BOTH hurting. Thanks for your fund-raising efforts - Komen paid for my friend's treatment so she could avoid bancruptcy.
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Here's two photos of Ginny:
This was taken around the time of her diagnosis:
This is Ginny (left) and Conniehar at last year's Illinois Girl Holiday Party:
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Donna - Again...I am so sorry about Lacy. Hugs to you and dh...I'm sure you're BOTH hurting. Thanks for your fund-raising efforts - Komen paid for my friend's treatment so she could avoid bancruptcy.
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Here's two photos of Ginny:
This was taken around the time of her diagnosis:
This is Ginny (left) and Conniehar at last year's Illinois Girl Holiday Party:
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Dianelynn - sent you a pm
Carolyn
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So sorry to hear of the loss of Ginny. I didn't know her; however, it is always sad to hear of the loss of someone,especially someone with this disease. Everyone who knows her and is mourning her loss is in my prayers.
Carolyn
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My post - posted twice - so I deleted the second one.
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Thanks Laura for posting those pics of Ginny. They are so much better than her facebook picture where she looks so sick.
Donna, from one pet lover to another, I am so sorry to hear about your dog. Hugs to you.
For those of you who wanted to know a little more about her, Ginny's obituary can be seen at www.caughmanharmonfuneralhome.com
I'm off to bed early tonight. It's been a draining day.
Hugs to all of you!
Rita
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Ginny, rest in peace.
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