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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 4,011
    edited August 2013

    Adey - I had forgotten about that poem...thanks for sharing.

    Annette - Glad your recovery is going well. And SO glad your little one is doing well. 

    Lago - Happy belated Anniversary!

    Ginger - Wow is right! You look amazing...I can see why you just HAD TO buy that dress...very pretty!

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    Hope you all have a nice Saturday! Shelby's coming here for her b-day weekend, and we're meeting a couple of my gal pals in Long Grove for lunch. May even walk the forest preserve trails (hope the ol' allergies don't act up-if so...Benadryl here I come!) and visit another friend's horses - she just bought her 3rd horse! Will be a perfect day for it!

  • illinoislady
    illinoislady Posts: 46,506
    edited October 2010

    New avatar in pink dress with beaded collar, please.

    Jackie

  • gingersfavorite1
    gingersfavorite1 Posts: 134
    edited October 2010

    <---------  there ya go Jackie

  • wendyk13
    wendyk13 Posts: 1,458
    edited October 2010

    Ginger....WOW!!!

  • zap
    zap Posts: 1,850
    edited October 2010

    Okay, Ginger, I want  to come up with another word, but WOW just works!  You have the perfect figure.

    Thanks, Jackie, for the words

    Rita, this place you started has really taken us places.I am now becoming friends with Spooncheck who lives just one town over.  We are having coffee after I get back from California. 

    One thought on Irina that I hope gives comfort.  She lived like a lion and she died like one.  In spite of a system that would have preferred she just stayed away, she wanted to die with dignity and she saw Hospice with her daughter as a means for reaching that end for herself.  She actually smiled a tiny bit when she told me she  was in Hospice (relief).  She died in dignity in Hospice, snuggled in clean sheets, surrounded by caring people and most importantly, her daughter by her side.  She got what she needed and deserved. That thought gives me comfort.

    My daughter  is having a chili bake off tomorrow and we are participating in a blind taste test of  homemade chili.  So DH is busy perfecting his today.  We usually aren't so competitive!

    Have fun today.  Onward, I hope you are feeling well.  Wendyty, always thinking of you.

    Susan

  • gingersfavorite1
    gingersfavorite1 Posts: 134
    edited October 2010

    thank you so much ladies!

    Susan,  part of that "perfect" figure is simply a padded bra - LOL - hoping to enhance the look a little bit,  early next year! 

  • navymom
    navymom Posts: 842
    edited October 2010

    HI everybody.  Just poppin in to catch up.  Stephanie....wowsers...you look great!  I love that color!

    Have a nice weekend everyone

    Navy

  • elf_song
    elf_song Posts: 148
    edited October 2010

    Ginger- STUNNING~!!!  totally HOT....    Love that dress..  glad you bought it..

    Adey- Thanks for the poem..  I am gonna copy and save somewhere..

    Onward- Hopefully you feel better soon..

    Buddy- SOOOOOOOOO good to see you~!!!  and I am glad you are doing ok...  I hope your daughter gets better soon..  

    Donna- So far, second weekend of November looks good...  Hopefully nothing changes with dh work schedule...  

    Annette- good to hear you are doing well and Grace too..

    Lago- Happy Aniversary~!!

    Navymom- Hi, there~~  good to see you~!!

    Sad to hear Irina passed away..  I hope she is in better place and looking down us with big smile on her face.. 

    Still haven't hear from dh's interview with OR yet and we are thinking he didn't get it.. It's been over two weeks so..   

    Hello~~ to everyone else and have a good weekend.... 

  • donnadio
    donnadio Posts: 674
    edited October 2010

    laura.. thanks for the post on Irnia. VERYsad and she did go thru so much. WOW. the poem is beautiful.

    ginger.. Go for it and enjoy it!!!!LOOK fabulous!!!!

    This weather is beyond beautiful. it feeds my soul!!!Walked just now with Liberty. My second house guest left this AM and between working and  entertaining this week.. feeling a little tired but loved it!!! It is the 3 rd graders from  HE...L that drove me crazy this week..lol. Some of these kids are not being raised and that is the truth!!!!

    lauren.. I do 5k of Vit D3 with iodine. Iodine is a very significant piece to have in us and read on this and my Dr agrees.

    OK.. must go feed Liberty and enjoy the rest of afternoon. BE WELL ALL!!!!

    Donna

  • illinoislady
    illinoislady Posts: 46,506
    edited August 2013
    YOU ARE THE REASON By Russell Kelfer                                                                You are who you are for a reason.
    You're part of an intricate plan.
    You're a precious and perfect unique design.
    Called God's special woman or man.
    You look like you look for a reason.
    Our God made no mistake.
    He knit you together within the womb,
    You're just what He wanted to make.
    The parents you had were the ones He chose.
    And no matter how you may feel,
    They were custom-designed with God's plan in mind.
    And they bear the Master's seal.
    No, that trauma you faced was not easy.
    And God wept that it hurt you so;
    But it was allowed to shape your heart
    So that into His likeness you'd grow.
    You are who you are for a reason,
    You've been formed by the Master's rod.
    You are who you are, beloved,
    Because there is a God!
  • illinoislady
    illinoislady Posts: 46,506
    edited August 2013
    YOU ARE THE REASON By Russell Kelfer                                                                     You are who you are for a reason.
    You're part of an intricate plan.
    You're a precious and perfect unique design.
    Called God's special woman or man.
    You look like you look for a reason.
    Our God made no mistake.
    He knit you together within the womb,
    You're just what He wanted to make.
    The parents you had were the ones He chose.
    And no matter how you may feel,
    They were custom-designed with God's plan in mind.
    And they bear the Master's seal.
    No, that trauma you faced was not easy.
    And God wept that it hurt you so;
    But it was allowed to shape your heart
    So that into His likeness you'd grow.
    You are who you are for a reason,
    You've been formed by the Master's rod.
    You are who you are, beloved,
    Because there is a God!
  • illinoislady
    illinoislady Posts: 46,506
    edited October 2010

    Good morning everyone......I failed to get the above to go in correctly.....so hope you will bear with me.  Going to be one of those beautiful Fall days...so many leaves already on the ground.  Have much to accomplish the next couple of days, but it should go fine.  In my mailbox this a.m. was an article from Simple Truths ( something I subscribe too ) and it had a write up on the gal who is the author of  " The Dash " and I was so tempted to put that information in....but in the end felt timid that the "stories" that tickle my fancy would not mean too much to a lot of you.  It was longer than most of the things I put in here.

    I hope you are all going to have a perfect Fall day -- about time to start going after cider and having the last wiener roast complete with S'mores, of the season.  It was a longer summer this year than the past couple have been --- but still went fast.  Won't be long and we will easily see the houses around us ---  and....we wont' discuss the rest.  Whatever you do....I hope it is joyous.  It should be that kind of day.

    Hugs, Jackie

  • blackjack
    blackjack Posts: 771
    edited October 2010

    Jackie, Thank you for the above qoute. It is just what I needed to read today. I love the Dash story. I have not read it in a very long time. When life throws you a curve ball, we just have to make lemonade out of it. I am going out now to take a very long run on this  glorious day.

    Yes, fall is here to stay....enjoy your day. 

    BJ

  • zap
    zap Posts: 1,850
    edited October 2010

    Something came to my attention this weekend.  I had chronic bladder infections when I was  younger and I took a ton of antibiotics.  I read that there is a link between antibiotic use and breast cancer (the infections were generally urinary tract, acne and colds).  It is not shown that it is a cause and effect connection, but it has me thinking.  Then again I also too hormone replacement, so who really knows.  It won't help any of us now, but if you have kids, think before you ask for the antibiotic Just some food for thought. Google if you want information. 

  • lago
    lago Posts: 11,653
    edited October 2010

    Zap I hardly ever took antibiotics. Granted who knows how much is in the drinking water and all the chicken I've eaten over the years.

    Lets face it they really don't know what causes breast cancer. My risk factors: Dense breast tissue, caucasian, live in US, never had kids, under 60(under 50!), and female. I hardly drink, never been overweight (except for a short time by about 10 lbs), active, no family history, bla bla bla.  My risk factors put me slightly higher. I think my chances were like 1-2% at my age with my risk factors. My sister took antibiotics all the time. She's cancer free.

  • donnadio
    donnadio Posts: 674
    edited October 2010

    I took ALOT of anitbiotics as a kid... one more piece to the evergoin puzzle. thanks Zap!

    thanks Jackie.. the poem parellels todays church sermon!!

    Hope everyone has a great night and week ahead!!!

    Hugs,

    donna

  • ritajean
    ritajean Posts: 4,042
    edited October 2010

    Hmmm...............the antibiotic connection is rather interesting!  Thanks Susan for sharing that info.  I think it's very possible that it's one of the many things that contribute to cancer.  We just need that cure!

  • zap
    zap Posts: 1,850
    edited October 2010

    I hear you Lago!  It is so frustrating as I want to protect my daughters and grandkids from this, and the messages are so mixed!  I keep looking for an answer and it is futile.  Maybe it is chance and not environmental, genetic, or whatever. A part of me wonders about the environmental facto simply because it seems to be on the rise.  Anyway, Rita, how is that alkaline diet going? I looked that up and it makes sense (boring, but sensible).

  • illinoislady
    illinoislady Posts: 46,506
    edited October 2010

    "To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment."

    Ralph Waldo Emerson

  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 4,011
    edited August 2013

    jmo - Avoid as many synthetic drugs and vaccinations as possible. If you have to take an anti-biotic, take a pro-biotic as well. And...avoid unfermented and genetically modified Soy products. Although BOTH are found in 60+% of food in our grocery stores (thanks to the world's deadliest serial killer: aka, MONSANTO).

    (Edited to add some links pertaining Soy and vaccines -

     http://www.naturalnews.com/022630.html 

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctP8NnDhdn8&feature=player_embedded

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrIM2hwrLoc&feature=related) 

  • lago
    lago Posts: 11,653
    edited October 2010

    For antibiotics:

    I also recommend acidophilus capsules. You can get those at the health food or vitamin shop. If all else fails you can use those capsules as a suppository to get rid of a yeast infection. I did both the probiotic and capsules when I had surgery but I still ended up with a yeast infection. Got rid of it almost instantly using the capsules as a suppository. Only used them for 2-3 days just to make sure.

  • kira1234
    kira1234 Posts: 754
    edited October 2010

    Susan,

    Thanks for the info about antibiotics and breast cancer. I was on them for 10 years to treat acne. Makes me wonder.

  • ritajean
    ritajean Posts: 4,042
    edited October 2010

    Susan, I'm getting a good start on the alkaline diet.  I am trying my hardest to conform to this as many days of the week as possible.  I keep adding a few more alkaline foods each day and am trying to eat foods in the right combinations.  Today was the first day that I went without a cup of coffee in the morning and I have a little bit of a headache right now.  I had cut back to only one cup a day since coffee is so acidic.  I may still have to have my coffee and try to counteract it with more alkaline foods.  I'll try it without again tomorrow and see what happens.  You are right.  It is rather boring but you can have just about anything if you combine it with the proper foods.  I'm having a grilled pork chop for dinner with several veggies and a salad...no potatoes or bread though.  That will be good.  Sugar, of course, is a no-no. 

    I don't think I will be able to follow this everyday, but I hope to eat at least 75% of the time this way and we'll see what happens to my body pH.

    Rita

  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 4,011
    edited October 2010

    Rita - Good for you! It is a sacrifice, but any little bit helps!

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    Wishing WendyTY best wishes with treatment today! Hang in there Wendy!

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    And everyone going through treatment...hope you're all feeling okay. Best wishes to you too!

  • WendyTY
    WendyTY Posts: 94
    edited October 2010

    Herceptin went well today.  Still recovering from last weeks Carbo/Gemzar infusion.  Going through feeling yucky to perky and back again.  An interesting combination.

    Ginger - You have just earned my sexy bald woman award.  OMG you look amazing! 

    Thanks to everyone for your support here, on caring bridge, and cards.  You all help me stay positive.  It's been hard over the last couple of weeks.  With all the delays and no end in sight (onco hasn't decided how long we should continue to try this course of action) I find myself getting more and more frustrated.  I know that better days are coming.  You all told me the first time and it was true.  It's just hard to stay focused in the middle of the battle.  I long for the days of counting down till I was done.  Hopefully I'll have a date in two weeks.  Sorry for venting.  I know that there is light at the end of the tunnel! 

  • lago
    lago Posts: 11,653
    edited October 2010

    Wendy I know I would be going nuts without an end date. Why don't  you tell your oncologist if she doesn't pick one you will ;-) Better yet I can make you a spinner to help your oncologist decide. I could even design an entire game around that theme if you like. (I used to be a game designer).

  • zap
    zap Posts: 1,850
    edited October 2010

    Wendyty, I can hear your frustration and venting is good.  If anyone should vent, it should be you. You are in  the MIDST of it.  Starting out is easier than the middle of it. I pray that soon, Wendyty, it will start  being the end of this treatment and back to  fulltime perkiness! I love hearing from you, no matter.

    Rita, you are making some very good  choices and I hope I feel guilty enough to follow your  path.  Giving up my one cup of coffee each am would be a daunting act on my part.  I am rethinking what I do and frankly, my diet is terrible.  I read about the alkaline diet and it makes sense in that it goes back to veggies and fruits....eating more like earlier ancestors.  I was raised  in this meat and potatoes home and if I ate my meat and potatoes, I got my dessert. Oh, it looks so hard! I think the alkaline diet means no pizzaYell

    You know who I am wondering about?  I am wondering about Marina.  She hasn't posted lately and I miss her.  She is great when it comes to diet discussions.  Marina, are you okay, girl?

    I am hosting a luncheon on Wednesday for the retirees.  I feel in the middle of retired and a working woman and that actually feels okay. 

  • joan888
    joan888 Posts: 711
    edited October 2010

    Wow, I agree Ginger looks GREAT in that hot pink dress.  I think it was made just for you.  I was out of town visiting friends and cousins all last weekend.  I flew to Sioux Falls on Saturday morning and back on Sunday evening.  Very quick trip but had a blast and it was so good to get away.  Now back at my radiation schedule.  Grrrr!  It is going very well so far and I have been so lucky that I have not had any side effects at all YET.  Nine down, 18 to go.  Keeping my fingers crossed.

    Today I got my latest blood tests results back from my ONC.  Everything is looking very good.  My Vitamin D level came back at 28 which is just a tiny bit low.  He suggested that I continue my over the counter Vit D tablets for now and will get rechecked next month.  For those of you that are up on this Vit D stuff, does this sound like a good plan?  He said that I could also go ahead and continue taking my C0-Q10 supplement.  Found that at Costco.

    Now for the alkaline diet... I have to start studying up on that and see if it is something that I could do.

    Good luck to everyone else in treatment.  Onward... hope you were able to find one of those finger cuff blood pressure monitors.  Really like having mine. 

  • makmak
    makmak Posts: 374
    edited October 2010

    Hi there. I've been reading every day, just scans coming up next week and with my numbers up and Irina's passing (same diagnosis as mine) not in the best of moods to post.. BUT.. of course Susan called me out on the Alkaline diet.. I am religious about following and measuring my levels each day.  I shared this link with Rita and would recommend it for whoever is interested. Good information and helpful. I use it almost daily..

     http://www.rense.com/1.mpicons/acidalka.htm

    I use these strips http://www.amazon.com/pH-Test-Strips-vaxa-30/dp/B002H0FSV2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=hpc&qid=1287450157&sr=8-2-spell  They are more pricey but accurate so I don't end up retesting 5 times a day!!   Started out in the 5's and now I am at a 7 or higher every day.. It's work, but in my situation it's not really an option..

    Otherwise, I'm doing OK.. Gabriella is talking up a storm of different mama baba papa babble, standing up.. pullng up, clapping, getting into trouble of all sorts.. in a FUN way..  I love being able to be at home to watch her grow as I didn't have this opportunity with my older two!!  Going to Diddier farms tomorrow with her...

    Hope everyone has a great night!!

    Marina

  • gingersfavorite1
    gingersfavorite1 Posts: 134
    edited October 2010

    Wendy, Joan ... thank you SO much!

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