Illinois ladies facing bc
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Hi everyone!
I've been having trouble posting for days...and I thought about going to the Maggianos you said you were meeting at but then what would I do - stand there looking around for the group? LOL. I didn't know I would be available till yesterday when an appt got cancelled and I finally just got back on the site. I hope you all have a great day and hugs to everyone who needs them.
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Oh Valgal.....what a bummer. You'd have had a ball. Sure glad you were able to get posting here again. I am too far away to get to go ( hope to some day ) to any of the lunches, but I am there in spirit. They meet up fairly frequently so hope you will keep watching for a good opportunity.
Hugs, Jackie
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Hey Valgal,
I just got home, and we all had great fun at lunch. Just show up, and you'll know us, or we'll find you! I had to leave early for an appointment, but pics were taken and later I'm sure someone will post them. We'd love to see you.
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DAMN THAT WAS FUN!
I just LOVE you girls! (Left to right, front row: Adey, Donna, Onward, Laura. Back row: makmak, bj, Navy, lago, Joan)
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IT WAS a BALL!!!! I LOVE ALL of YOU!!! Laura and Navy...I know it was an experience sitting next to me!!! valgal.. Trust me.. you would never miss the group!!!Next time!!!We are all too aweosme for words...lol. Hope everyone is home and for those who missed this time.. we had you in spirit!!!!!!
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DonnaDio is right! You would be hard pressed NOT to find this group in any restaurant. Various stages of hair and all. And then, there is OnWard who's hair is sometimes on her head and sometimes adorning her purse. Had a ball... can't wait to do it again. Love you all
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OMG what fun. Getting together with you gals is like a family reunion (without the disfunction!)
So glad I made it. Donna… finally we meet face to face.
And as promised here is the Peeps Sushi. Click on the image for the recipe.
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lago - You continue to crack me up! So glad you could join us!
Adey - You and that hat...just adorable! Can't wait to see how fast the chick fuzz grows!
Onward - YES...wig onward - wig offward! But most importantly...UPWARD! I LOVE IT...you are awesome!
Gosh...I simply CANNOT put into words how uplifted I feel after we get together. NO DOUBT...it truly is THE ABSOLUTE BEST MEDICINE!
Thanks so much...I am so fortunate to have you all in my life! Honestly...I don't think I would change a thing in my life...even bc!
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valgal - BUMMER...I wish we could have met you! Are you on our e-mail list?0
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Had a great time too!! This definitely is a warm and wonderful group of women!! So supportive!! Love you all and am so glad I was able to make it! Laura thanks for posting the picture!
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Wish I could have made the lunch. Today was a treatment day, so I was sitting in the infusion chair most of the day. Only one more treatment left now, I am so excited, there is light at the end of the tunnel now.
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Well I have to say our Lunch Bunch get-together was fabulous as always. Each and everyone of you look so amazing with and without your hair. It was a fun filled day and I so enjoy seeing everyone looking beautiful and healthy. You all are amazing women.
Onward the hair in the purse, priceless. It really does dress up as an accessory when not in use as a hair piece. lol
Makmak... walked right past a cute girl. Love the short do. Have a wonderful vacation with the kids. Soo jealous that you will be in warm sun,sand and a beach chair. Don't forget to check out the cabana boys and let Wendy and I know. hehe
Lago...stylish as always... loved the scarf. Lunch soon in the city.
Joan... how about finding us Illinois gals a great cheap get -together trip. Then we can eat and chat all night long. lol
Audy...we will be off and running very soon. Keep me posted, soon you too will be a rad grad too !!
Donna...I hope you stay a while before moving. We would miss you terrible at our chatty lunches.
Navy...so glad you came. It was good to see you again.
Laura..soo happy about your new job. I guess you will have to fit us in for lunch. hehe
Smerf...as always a good chatty time. Hope dh is feeling better soon.
Lisa.. you were there in spirit as all the others who were not able to make it. Just think almost done.
Well I am off to bed....sweet dreams...only a few more play days then back to school. sniff sniff.
BJ
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Yay Lisa only one more. I too wish you could have made it too....soon. Grand picture. You are all adorable and so full of life. Just twinkles and shines out of everyone. You all are Heap Good Medicine. I feel better too, and I wasn't feeling bad before, plus wasn't there.
ValGal....you can pm Laura and she will set you up and get a hold of you in advance of any get-together. You'll be glad you did.
Talk to you all in the morning. Long day at the ranch here.
Hugs, Jackie
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Ladies, We heard from our son Randy tonight. They are expecting their 1st baby and she is only at 30 weeks and cervix is thinning and the head is already down. Keri is told she must sit or lay for the next weeks. They want to get her to at least 32 weeks and 36 or more would be optimum. This is the son who remained a batchelor until 39 and Keri is now 35 and this is their 1st baby. Pray for a healthy baby boy who does not need the NICU because they can keep her from going into labor for a few more weeks. She goes back next week for Dr to check again.
I appreciate all the support from you all even tho I don;t post all the time, I keep up with the posts.
Annette
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Nana....So glad you heard from your son and congrad's as the first baby is the most exciting!!!! Know I will pray@!
Lisa...GOOD news that the tx's are coming to a close soon enough!!!Sorry yesterday was tx day but it is ONE more done!!!!We missed you and hope to meet you soon!!!
Onward....how did your Rads tx go yesterday...what a HOOT you are and the hair piece sticking out of your purse..priceless!!!!!
lago.. hugs.. me too in meeting you finally!!
Loved meeting you all and Mak.. have a great trip !!!!'
adey.... here for you on any questions if a ooph is to be considered moreso!
Joan ... must of been interesting sitting across from us as you were laughing alot!!
blackjack...Sooooo glad I finally got to meet you !!Hope you made it back to Wisconsin on a timely basis!!!
Thanks ALL and needed a lift.. not sure what it would be without this forum!!!
Donna
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Simply do your best, and you will avoid self-judgment, self-abuse and regret.
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Woke up to snow this morning which was actually supposed to be rain.....and it will be later I'm sure. Quite busy yesterday and will be so again today. Sometimes I just sit and think ...... how wonderful that I can complain about mundane things because I have no bigger complaints. Hope you are all going to have a great day.
Hugs, Jackie
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Jackie, I think I like your statement better than any quote you've ever posted: how wonderful that I can complain about mundane things because I have no bigger complaints. Isn't that the truth? You had SNOW? It's just cold and dreary-looking here. It's brought an abrupt halt to my outside walking. Maybe I will get things done around here today and will head for the Mall to walk.
Wonderful picture, ladies! Thanks Laura for posting it! It sounds like you all had a great time, which I never doubted for a moment. I'm so glad you can get together and chat, vent, and laugh!
Lisa....only one more? Hey you are about there, gal! YEA!!!!
BJ..enjoy the rest of your break and then just think.............you don't have many more days of school remaining for this year....and then you get a LONGER break!
Hugs to all of you. I'm going to write some questions today and pick up the clutter in this house. If time permits, I'll drive into town and walk. Then we're meeting our golf group tonight for dinner, so on second thought, I really should drive into town and make walking a priority so I can without guilt this evening.
Marina, enjoy the sun and your time away!
Annette, I am so sorry to hear that your daughter-in-law is having problems. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Please keep us updated. Hugs!
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BJ ha stylish? Funny but I guess if you wear faded jeans and a dark or black tee shirt you are stylish. Seems to works for Steve Jobs and Michael Kors as well.
Scarf is on sale at Banana Republic. They have it in pink too. Of course what breast cancer survivor wants more pink.
I mean after a while it can get a bit over the top. Let me know about lunch.
Joan keep me posted about Wednesday.
Onward, you crack me up. Hope the rads go well. You're almost done now right? And next time I think I will continue to order what you have.
Marina always good to see you. Love the new hair. So much better than that shiny wig.
Navy and Laura we need to talk more next time. I don't know how I seem to miss you guys.
Adey let me know when you are read to do a city thing.
Pat so glad we got to chat. Next time no leaving without posing for the group photo.
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Great to see you all!
Peeps!!!
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One more photo to share. Love all the smiles
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Love the pictures.....I look forward to meeting some of you in June when I'm in Lombard.
Yucky weather here today.
Annette....I will pray for your grandbaby...what a blessing they are....
Gotta run...back to work Im on lunch...sorry if I missed commenting back on anyone elses posts.
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You alll look utterly loverly!
Made it to break. Ice skated today with 80 seventh graders. I must be nuts.
DH and I decided to take a road trip to St. Paul as I have never been and why not. I hear there are great mseums there.
Have a fun weekend.
The weather looks kinda terrible next week and I will be traveling north so it will be worse. No matter, Spring will come.
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Annette, I dropped back in to tell you that prayers are going out for baby and mom (and son). This is heartbreak slow motion.......but I am hoping the rest will get baby the time he/she needs to be strong.
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Dear Laura,
I don't think I'm on any lists - my personal e mail is in your PM box if you need to try to contact me in another way. Sorry I missed it - next time is fine. I live in Oak Park so I'm really inbetween for downtown or north or west! Thanks and I hope to meet you all soon. Valerie
Edited for P.S. You all look wonderful! Love the John Lennon cap! I teach a sixties class when I'm working. Lots of fun.
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Wow, you ladies all look incredible, and so happy. I'm sorry I couldn't join you, but I'm glad you had such a great time.
Annette - Sending good thoughts for your grandbaby-to-be. It sounds like they caught her in time to get her off her feet and make this pregnancy last as long as possible.
I'm having one of "those" days. My family is driving me crazy tonight (in the way that only family can) and I'm sure part of it is I'm being oversensitive. I attended a wake today for an old friend who passed rather suddenly - she was only 61 years old. She was not a BC patient, but had some other health complications that went south very quickly. She was a bit doctor-phobic and had likely been avoiding going in to get things checked that were going on for a long while. It just made me really sad to go to another wake, and to look at all her life pictures that were on display. I know... the lesson is, as always, treasure each day and live life to the fullest while you can... but I can't help being sad right now.
Sorry to whine, but I just needed to vent a bit.
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It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see.
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Happy Saturday everyone ~
I wanted to say hey, give a brief update and ask for prayers about my upcoming reconstructive surgery.
I completed my 33 rounds of radiation a couple of weeks ago. Yaaay, I have officially graduated from cancer treatment! Saw my oncologist (after 3/mo.) and he was incredibly pleased with how well I've done..... he said "see ya in 4 more months" : )
I am looking forward to an upcoming vacation to Sanibel Island, FL - one of my favorite places to go & relax. It has turned into a celebration and there are at least 15 friends & family gathering for a party, the end of April. I will be there exactly one year from my diagnosis - and oh what a (great) year it has been! I have much to be thankful for and feel incredibly blessed!
My reconstructive surgery is set for April 7th. I will have a Latissimus Flap on my right (radiated) side, with a TE put in as well. On my left (non-cancerous) side, I will just have the TE. Any prayers, well-wishes and good thoughts would be appreciated as I move forward. I am very excited about & looking forward to this next step.
Here is a current pic..... my hair is thick (as it always was) and I've had it colored twice since it grew in white - LOL. Still have lots of curls in the back. It is so easy to care for, just add a little gel and go! We'll see what these curls do as it gets a bit longer though . . . . *Yikes - sorry it loaded so huge!
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Wow look at all that hair. Looks awesome. Finished with Rads and new boobs in weeks. How exciting. Happy Dance for you. (Lots of white spiked hair woman dancing!)0
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Ginger.....you look incredible and I'm so happy for you. What a difference a year makes, but you are making it count in such a great way. Thoughts, prayers, happy dances and a humongous wish that you have a grand time on Sannibel.
Happy hugs,
Jackie
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