Illinois ladies facing bc

Wendy, you sound super happy today!  Yes the weather is glorious!  I am going on my walk after I procrastinate by writing to you all.  The computer takes up way too much of my time and I think I need intervention!  I believe I am addicted to Jungle Jewel and then feel remorse....just like an addiction!  I did work yesterday and it was actually fun.  I was the music teacher so we sang songs written by John Lennon.....almost therapeutic!

 We are having breakfast with friends tomorrow, Wendy, and then celebrating my daughters 31st birthday with the whole family on Laborr Day    Baby Lila's test for celiac was negative but the doctor says it is inconclusive.  My daughter was born 31 years ago and she was the tiniest toddler (huge at birth at 9 pounds) but never once did the doctor tell me she was   not growing as expected.  I think we worry about everything these days.  So I am calmer about that now.

That being said, Marina, I agree that heart murmurs  are quite common,  I know adults have them too.  Our precious children give us joys and give us worries.

Blackjack, I took the job because I know that your are right......I will enjoy my teacher friends, the kids and the money and it is just a space of time with a beginning and an end.  I find that now that I am retired I have actually very few friends outside of the school friends and my BC.org friends. You have your boat friends and they must be a fun group.

 Have a happy and safe weekend and have fun!

Susan

It was nothing, Jackie.  Lots of typos and my DH was calling to me to hurry up so no time to edit.

Have a great holiday.  many will be on or near the water.  We will join old friends for breakfast and then celebrating my daughter's 31st birthday!  It will all be good!

I was the music teacher yesterday and as I cannot sing, we had a John Lennon sing fest....sort of like Karaoke.  The kids and I had a blast!

BJ I am taking that maternity sub job for just the reasons your listed and in that same order (teacher friends, kids and money).  My school is very cool.  It is in Wilmette and people tend to think of Wilmette as being all white.  Not so.  My school is very multicultural and so it offers wonderful diversity. It truly enriches my life.  I am thankful I do not need to go every day as it is exhausting.  DH and I are going to California to see my childhood friend.  It is so great not to go during the holidays as I have had to as a teacher all these years.

 Have a wonderful and safe holiday!

Susan

Just have to chime in.  I have been enjoying keeping up with everyone's post about what you are doing for the weekend.  Gives me hope as I spend Labor Day weekend in recovery mode from my final chemo last Tuesday.  Friday, Saturday and Sunday are always the worst.  I feel like a bear in hibernation but think that I will be able to come out of the woods soon.  To make matters worse, I had a tooth that was really bothering me yesterday so I managed to get into my dentist before he took off for the weekend.  One thing led to another and soon I was at an endodontist getting my first root canal.  Yuck!  Really wasn't too bad, but now I am on amoxicillin.  Just what I need, more drugs!  Just venting.  Have a great weekend.  Will be fun to meet you all for lunch or dinner sometime.

Joan -- goodness, that does not sound like a fun day to me.  I'm not much for root canals, geesh, I'm not even much for dentists to tell the truth.  Only had one root canal and one was enough and then some.  And right, more drugs killing off good bacteria though during chemo you may not have much anyway --- not sure.  I had to do a boat-load of Prilosec during my chemo --- but it sure made life livable.  I'll be hoping you are totally on the mend from your se's and root canal too. 

Thanks Susan.  Without that little spell checker guy hiding up top of where we write I don't know what I'd do.  Hard to believe I could spell so well and poof'  --- not sure where it all went but an accumulation of things -- not chemo brain -- I think it's more like brain mis-fire. 

I have been loving the cool mornings here too.  I did not mind the heat, but that ole' humidity was hard to take, day after day. 

I hope you are all going to have a most fantastic Sunday.  I'll be back tomorrow.  See you then.

Hugs, Jackie 

Good morning everyone --- I'm sniffing for you to Bj.  No sailing, oh my!!!  We are not having too much for wind -- but fairly low temps for what it has been and no humidity.  That is the part I really like.  Another cooler day today -- ok by me.  There are nuts and shells of same all over my driveway.  Huge sign of the arrival of Fall.  Though it will be awhile --- the summer has seemed quite brief for the most part.  Maybe ( big ssshhh here ) that is in part because I'm a wee bit older and all time seems faster now --- or because I did work quite a bit there for a spell and was not aware of time at all except the thought now and then that there wasn't enough of it.  Thank goodness.....I am well slowed down now. 

It is only now that is important --  heard it so often and I do try to live that way.  Also, while we all have to live by "clock time" -- the less we have to, the better.  If we are watching the clock and pacing ourselves by it --- we are not having as much NOW as we should.  When now is all that matters --- more things tend to turn out right because you are making decisions off the clock -- not based solely on what you did before or what you think you should do --- but what your heart tells you is right for right now. 

Ok --- nuf' of that.  I get so caught up in some subjects and just keep going long after I should have stopped.  Hope you all have a most wonderful Sunday -- without whitecaps and cold winds.

Many hugs,  Jackie

Happy long weekend to all!

Will spend some of this day, preparing for a family b-b-q tomorrow - the guest of honor - my niece (from FL) and her boyfriend. Just got finished writing dh's TO DO list...lol! Mow, mow, blow, blow, trim, trim, sweep, sweep...! lol His D levels came back low (20)...can't think of a better way to get his butt outside to soak up some! lol Although I did suggest he wear a hard hat...WARNING-FALLING ACORNS...ouchy! (My healthclub whip will come in handy today! lol) 

First and foremost this morning:  Wendy,I loved that quote and just may have to tape it to my wall --- that would be wonderful on one of those wooden signs, wouldn't it??  So, glad you saw that and shared it -- I am richer now and as a bonus I got to see thru your eyes and try and feel a lot of what you felt. 

I think it is going to be a good day here.  I am going to pretty much take it easy and other than cooking, everything I do will be relaxed.  Won't pour on the usual steam.  First, because I procrastinated big time I will have to make a run to the grocery ( major sigh I'm sure you can all hear quite well ) as some things never seem to change with me.  Running so late yesterday that it was well after dark ( coming much earlier lately ) and I just couldn't work up any desire to go to the store when I was out of that much steam --- so came home, washed up, jammies and my chair.  I think I paced it all just right to hit that great recliner when there was nothing left. 

I hope you all will have a good day whatever you do.  In honor of that great quote that I plan on stealing big time from Wendy --- here are some that go along.

Hugs, Jackie

Happy Monday to all. It is cold and raining up at the lake so it looks like boating is done for the season. Sniff sniff. I had a wonderful time last night at the Beach Boys concert. John Stamos( Full House Uncle Jesse) was on stage too!! I had way to much fun and today I have no voice. I am so excited that John will be on Glee this year. I can't wait !!!!!! The county fair was fair. I never went to one before so it was an experience for me. The only sad thing was that there was so much unhealthy food there. uck! The grossest thing I saw there was deep batter fried bacon strips with chocolate sauce on them. It was so gross, but people were eating them up. But I guess that is what they enjoy. Could not find one healthy thing there.... except for the sugar coated almonds. lol

Elf...good luck with your surgery this week. I hope the new sitters work out for you and you and dh get to have some alone time together.

Jackie....hope you have a relaxing day.....as you so deserve it. Hope you can sit by the water an chill. You know it is really good for us.

Wendyty.. thinking of you and hope all is going well with txs.

Wendy... Loved your quote too. Yes we do have control of the day. So lets start the day with fun and laughter.

Laura...have fun with family today. Bring on that healthy food.!!

Well girls it is that time of year to mark your calenders for our annual xmas party. I am thinking of  Friday night dinner or Saturday brunch. It will be the first weekend in Dec. Please shoot me an email or pm for your vote. It is a great fun filled time for all. Good food, great friend and lots of laughter....so let me know your vote.

Well I am off to the gym now. Have a wonderful day. Remember to be healthy...be happy and enjoy life.!!!!! Hugs to all

BJ

Oh Rita, it sounds like you are having so much good fun!  I am sorry we could not get together.....next time.  Wendy, you sound so happy too these days...so pleased with your life.

It is so Falllish here...love it.  I am off to care for the babies.  Today is the house inspection on the new home.  I have that bone density test on Thursday as I am on the armidex.   That test doesn't bother me as I know there are meds if I need them.  All the other tests make me anxious.

DH and I are planning our trip to Californina in November. We are going to Pasadena and Los Angeles to spend time with my childhood friend who has lymphoma but is doing well.  Jackie, what part of California are you from?

To all in treatment, feel well.  Ginny up in heaven, we miss you.

Have a good week!

Susan

Sounds like so many had so much fun over the Labor Day weekend.  I feel much better today.  Went to a movie last night with my DH.  It was so good to get out of the house again.  I am an avid cycler and couldn't wait to get up and ride early this morning.  First time in quite a while and I rode 7.5 miles.  Alot less than my usual, but it is another start back on the road.  Now that chemo is over, it is time to work this body back into shape!

makmak, I had a weird dream the other night.  I was working for you as your nanny and you had a beautfiul home on the lake!  Must have been the chemo drugs and everyone talking about their weekend on the lake.

Love the cool crisp morning air today.  Feels a little different on this bald head for a change!

Have a great week.  I am back to work.

Joan

Made it through the second chemo in the set.  It's interesting what I selectively remember about chemo.  Got a little behind on the bowels thing.  OMG!  I forgot how bad it could be.  My counts were borderline today.  We went ahead with it.  I get the shot tomorrow if it comes in.  Long story.  Just wanted to thank you girls for all the support.  Off to spend time with my hubby and parents.

Yeh, yeh for you lago!  What a relief it is to get rid of those darn drains.  I was able to take showers from day one with mine.  They gave me a neck strap with a hook to hang them from in the shower and it worked great.  Keep making good progress.

Wendyty.. sorry you are having to go through this again, but sounds like you have a great positive attitude.