Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
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Hi everyone
The preschool graduation last night was a free-for-all. All went well until they started giving out the diplomas. Some kids refused to go up front. The others, after shaking hands with 4 people had to stand their while family took pictures. Would have been ok if parents were satisfied with one or two pix, but some of the kids were there for a good 5 min. before next name was called. Then there were the parents like my DD & SIL- they both wanted pix, but were on opposite sides of the stage- I thought Kayden was going to break his neck trying to listen to both parents. Meanwhile, it was taking so long that the other kids there (siblings, cousins) were running up and down the side aisles, making faces, etc. I had decided to surprise Kayden in his classroom before the program, because I was afraid if he saw me in the audience, he would forget the rules and run to me. We got there just as DD was coming out of the classroom area. Victoria (8) saw me and didn't react at first- just looked like "is this really Grandma?" Then she ran and hugged me forever. We shared one seat at the program because she was glued to me. My 11 yr old grandson is very demonstrative and kept flinging himself at me to hug me - I explained about the port on the left side and the radiation burns on the right. He continued to give me spontaneous hugs, but approached very gently. Needless to say, I am in heaven, being with them again. And this evening, Tim has asked me to go house hunting with him and his girlfriend.
Jackie- with five kids my life has always been crazy - but I love it. And each one of them thinks they have the "best" relationship with me ( they are very competitive with each other) and each does- they are all just so different. I do have to say, though, that yesterday was a bit much, as enjoyable as it was, and I was sound asleep by 10pm. where I normally don't turn the TV off until at least 11:30. And where before, I could just keep going, no matter how tired I was, my body now shuts down at a certain point and at the little reception after the program, all I could do was sit on Kayden's chair and hold him on my lap. Didn't even have the energy to eat a chocolate chip cookie, which I never refuse.
Anne
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Sandra beautiful pix
Cammie everybody deserves a break
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Anneb, I thought that was typical of preschool graduations!!
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Yes Teach- it is very typical. I really enjoyed it, except for the length of it- after radiation, and the flight, my body just couldn't take any more. I was more surprised (as usual) by some of the parents behavior than the kids.
Anne
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Loved the picture Anneb. You both look so happy.
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wonderful to see that picture Anne. Everything at preschools is chaos and fun. Never as expected
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Oh I loved the pics gals I love to see u in action, Anne even tho u'r just sitting u look happy.
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Neat picture, Ann!!!!
Carole, your flank steak dinner with all the trimmings sounded so good to me! I haven't been doing much cooking because I golf on Tuesday night and Dave golfs on both Wednesday and Thursday evenings. I have to admit that I miss the good home-cooked meals!
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Our attitude is something we can control. We can establish our attitude each morning when we start our day--in fact, we do just that, whether or not we realize it. And the people in our family--all the people in our world--will reflect back to us the attitude we present to them. It is, then, our attitude toward life that determines life's attitude toward us. Cause and effect. Everything we say or do will cause a corresponding effect. If we're cheerful, glad to be experiencing this miracle of life, others will reflect that good cheer back to us. We are the kind of people others enjoy being around.
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Oh Jackie our beautiful wordsmith, u'r words are always so wise, whether u copy them or are original. But this one I have to say something my whole life since I can rmember when I wake up I've always ben so happy and love the weather cuz I see happiness in it no matter what it is and I'm always smiling.....well when I was very young I was told to knockit off, I was just to happy, then in school remember I told u the nuns said a Novena for me cuz I was always happy and at work there again I was told quiet. So not all people are receptive to this. But I never let it bother me and I have it with Joey, he's always happy and wakes up like that so I have one partner out of so many that this is contagious. But I hope more people follow this, it makes whatever day u'r having better.
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Four plus years ago I had a serious heart issue. Now I'm glad for every day, even the day the dr called and said I had cancer because I knew even then that as long as my heart beats steadily, I could get past cancer. I've got new "almost boobs" and can do cardio work, so I'm living my life with a smile. Hope everyone has a great day.
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Hi all ...
Cami, I too like to be happy. Like Jackie's quote says ... I can choose my attitude. I get a kick out of the nun story.
ritajean, I like home cooking too and fortunately DH likes to cook as I never mastered that skill.
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Hi everyone
Thanks for the nice comments on the picture. It's hard to tell who was happier- me or the kids. Being having a good balance of activity and down time since I got here, and the best part is none of it is cancer- related. Wed was the graduation, last night I went house hunting with youngest son and girlfriend, my older son got here from SC late last night, so we are on our way to lunch, then tonight is granddaughter's talent show. Hop everyone has a great Friday
Anne
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Teacher, Cami and everyone. I'm saying yes loudly. Every day is a loving gift. So starting out with a smile and good attitude can't hurt one thing. Granted, there will be curves......a few growing pains so to speak, but especially after my ca dx and txs ( probably holding my breath till I got through them ) I really GOT then that I have on this Earth, whatever the Creator has marked down. Nothing is too large or small to handle, and I don't know the word defeat. So, smiles and birds singing and another chance to create a fantastic day. At the end -- every day I write a letter to the Universe expressing my gratitude for a glorious day....if it wasn't so great -- ok, I had experiences that hopefully helped me to expand and to grow --- if they were all good....fantastic. Either way I'm a winner.
Every struggle is another chance to successfully climb a mountain.
Blessings
Jackie
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Anne, so glad you are having a good time. It's wonderful that you are seeing so much family. I hope you will post a talent show picture.
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Oh Anne u sound so happy and pics too please.
Jackie u always seem up and I think it is u'r personality and that makes u who u are, kind and patient and caring. I don't think u had to really work on that---that is you.
Now other people (ahem) no names mentioned have to work on a quieter way of life, I mean if u break u'r hip and just slap people around and still try to pole dance--well that's another story of course no names mentioned.
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Oh sure..... there she goes.... I assume she means ME! Don't know why..... and I'm not sure.... oh wait.... yes I am! She thinks I work in the garden, and chicken-sit, and then go out and pole dance.....
Okay.... I do.... but that shouldn't matter.... They just don't make hips like they used to.... what I mean is I used to fall all the time.... and nothing ever broke! But not anymore.... See Cammi! Hips just aren't made to fall in the alley when you twist your ankle on a rock... I should have worn a pillow on my butt when I walked.
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See Cammi! This was the rock I tripped on, right before I fell...
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I don't believe it u rode bigger rocks in u'r day and u've kept u'r ankles and hips very active over the years.
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Me thinks it was ONE of these
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and maybe one of these or all of them
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I say a minimum of half of them.
Jackie
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Oh PULEEZE you two! Ha, ha! You say "sand" Cammi! You little brat! No, it really WAS a rock.... maybe the size of one of those BIG marbles! You know, like what fell out of your head!
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Excuuuuuse me Chevy they were u'r marbles that fell out--remember. Oh yea I forgot u don't remember.
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It seems all of us here like to be happy. I started belly laughing at the sight of that rocky Chevy slipped on. Thanks for the picture cami. I look forward to reading and chatting with all of you just before sleep. Tonight I practiced twisting balloons to entertain at the farmers market tomorrow. I now have to wear a sleeve and gauntlet when I do much with my left arm. So I ordered one from this site that makes it look like I had my hand and arm tattooed. It's quite an attention getter!
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I am up way too late reading back 6 pages of wonderful stories. I had a very relaxing visit in CA with no running around in the city. Our DS just bought a charming small house in Berkeley that has a great yard full of fruit trees and roses, and is walking distance to everything. I was ill with some type of digestive thing - probably food borne bacteria. I slept so much. Now I am back to work and feeling the stress again. Four more weeks then my summer begins.
Posting tip: You may know this but sometimes we need to refresh our memories.
Chevy, this is for you since you made me think of it.
Here's a way to temporarily leave your post-in-progress and look something up on another page. Go to the page numbers and right click on the page you want. A menu will show up and you can choose "open in new tab" or "open in new window". When you are done looking back at posts, click on your original page and your post will be right where you left it.0 -
Going back a week: My comments may refer to things you don’t remember writing.
Jackie thanks for the welcome back. I am in awe of your story of your move and raising your kids. You are a very strong person who was / is honest and followed your heart.Annieb, a Bronx girl...my coworker grew up as you described,with extended family nearby and apartments...I love your stories.
Chevy, your story could be the story ofcountless women. This isn’t my “story”but just relating to what you posted. I have spent a good deal of my life thinking how I would escape.It’s been difficult.Not alcohol – just dysfunction,and I am an ACOA with six kids.(Trying to please) Only in the last year or two have I thought I really need DH with me as I age. I don’t really feel excited about living alone.And yes, the feelings get deeper.But while we were in CA DH showed his “oldself” one day and all the old feelings rose up in me.But we are still together
Sandra, I knew we were twins--you arrived a little later. LOL At least we were womb-mates. I didn’t know about Charles...I already had to share my BD with my cousin who I didn’t like much.
Sally, I love your great story of exploring the world at a time when most “girls” were getting married. I am so jealous – I never lived alone a day in my life.
Termite, It must have been so difficult losing a parent so young. Look how well you did! I love your job story. And it is so very generous of you with your large family to have made a home for your grandmother and mom.
I still have a few more pages to read. This is a wonderful group of strong, smart, caring and funny women. The last page had me laughing. I am grateful for each of you.0 -
I'll BBL, but this was posted about our rain-storm over Colorado yesterday!
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Living in the moment means letting go of the past and not
waiting for the future. It means living your life consciously,
aware that each moment you breathe is a gift.
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Beauty of a morning here, though mornings in the wooded area I live in almost always are. The sun is shining through the trees and making some areas appear darker while patches of the sunlight brighten up other areas. I'm eager for my day to begin taking shape.
Looks like Dh will be released from the hospital today. He seems fine though had gall-bladder issues and yesterday made a full 7 -day hospital stay. I'm thinking some diet changes are in the future since I really do think age alone is enough to change some of your and your bodies responses to food. It seems like it was mostly 7 days of testing and not much else. A scope was going to be done and maybe a blockage removed, but they now feel it dissipated on its own...no one can find it. Well, however -- long as its gone.
Will know more later. Until then, I'll be working around the house here continuing on with all that went by the wayside while I was keeping up with the daily just have too chores and leaving the rest so I could go visit Dh or work, or both sometimes. Will be nice to get back into the regular routine. This is going to make me appreciate regularity.
See ya'll later.
Blessings
Jackie
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Me thinks it was ONE of these 
and maybe one of these or all of them