Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?

Tell him u will go get it yourself. .. 

U deserve it,

Can't  belirvr u r up this early, i haven't gone 2 sleep yet

Have you ever watched small children playing alone in a room?  They will talk to themselves, and they will answer.  They will dress themselves up.  They sing and dance.  A small child in a room all alone can have a marvelous time entertaining him or herself.  Children can do this not only because they have an innocence that helps them to rise above the cares of the world; they don’t mind being alone with their thoughts and dreams.  They don’t mind acting out their fantasies.  They can live their lives beyond the expectations of others.  In a room all alone, children have no inhibitions.  They have nothing to prove and no one to satisfy but themselves.  They feel free!  They are unencumbered by opinions and directives.  It happens because nobody is watching them.
  Live your life like nobody is watching you.
 
Iyanla Vanzant

Thanks Jackie.....! And one with plastic/leather seats too! It's like sitting on Velcro, with these seats!

I just knew if that Policeman wasn't found "guilty" to stand trial, there would be riots! He did what he had to do! The by-standers lied... I listened to the report last night. I feel sorry for the Policeman AND his family.... I'm sorry too, for the life lost, but some people just instigate a fight!

Sandra...I loved the Thanksgiving poem. How cute!

Carole...Be careful driving as you head up to Illinois. We had an inch of snow yesterday but most of it is gone now and and right now they are calling for a 50% chance of snow on Wednesday. My kids will be travelling on Wednesday so I hope we don't get snow. Mainly it's just cold and windy today. Right now it's 23 degees. How long will you be staying in Decatur?

Happy Birthday Joan! Celebrate your own special day in style. I'm so glad that Anne sent you a birthday wish because I didn't realize it was your birthday and we need to celebrate these birthdays!

I'm anxious to hear about your new car, Chevy! Post a picture!

I am finally calmed down after my little encounter with the black ice. The body shop called this morning and they said the insurance company gave them the "go-ahead" to fix the car. We know the body repair guy and know he wouldn't give us bad advice. He said the frame wasn't bent and he'd have no trouble getting it alligned to our satisfaction. I guess I'll see what it's like when he's finished with it and if they did a good job, I'll probably drive it another year and then trade it off. It will just sit in the garage for 3 months this winter because we take Dave's Suburban to Florida. I really do like the car and it only has 37,000 miles on it. They didn't know when it would be finished and ready to drive because they had to order parts and we're working around the holiday, too.

I spent a good part of my morning in the grocery store. Gads I cannot believe the high prices of nearly everything! The two of us are pretty conservative when it comes to eating during the week but that changed drastically when planning 3 meals a day fo 7 of us! I really don't know how large families do it and it sure doesn't look like the prices will be going down any in the near future.

Who else is cooking for Thanksgiving?

Chevy, we most definitely want some pics of your NEW to you car. 

Carole, it won't be great but hopefully Illinois will treat you right while you are here.  The weather should be sort of all right.  Hmmm, that is like saying I'm sort of young.  Of course, I'm not but I'm admitting to nothing negative so looking for all positive things for you too.

We are not cooking at our house, but going to my employer's house for Thanksgiving.  Dr. B and I took my charge to the foot Dr. today.  Afterward we went to Pump Jacks to get a bite for lunch.  That was nice to have lunch out.  There were a few of those one-armed bandits so  Dr. B gave Sally a $20.00 bill --- she turned it into almost $40.00.  Great that 98 yr. old women can be that "fortunate" -- so lunch was nearly paid for.  One of the reasons I like where I work --- my employers make it fun.

Rita, I sure hear you about those groceries.  When you add the things you buy that are not strictly food -- wow I keep checking to see if I still have all my arms and legs.  This keeps up I'll have to get a couple more jobs.  Maybe urge the better half to do the same.

Anyway -- hope you all have a great Tues. today.  Travel safe for anyone doing so. 

Blessings,

Jackie

Thank you for the beautiful birthday wishes and sweet notes. Thanks, Anne, for remembering.  And thanks, Jackie, for being here every day to offer encouragement and friendship.   It all means a lot to me.  I am so glad I checked in here tonight.
I was born on Thanksgiving so I get to celebrate with family most years.
I worked on my BD (25th) and came home and went to sleep and awoke after midnight.  I did hear from 3 of my 6 kids, and another just sent me a note that he will call tomorrow.  DH had to work tonight so I was alone.  I have a ladies group on Tuesdays and they made me a delicious weight watchers cake using angel food mix and pineapple.  It was awesome.
Last Saturday DH took me to dinner in the nicest restaurant in our little town.  So nice of him...he also got me a buttercream cake...I had a slice, saved a slice, then took it all in to work to share.  I put it in the conference room but nobody knew it was my cake or my birthday. 

I have enjoyed reading back -- almost done.  Shuf and Catherine, I was glad to read that you had good reports. 
Rita, what a shock to have an accident with air bags and all.  I am glad you are OK.  I hope you can resolve fixing or replacing the car quickly.  And thanks for your kind words about my photo.

Chevy, you have waited far too long!  You deserve a car that you can zip around in without stressing the hip.  Show us your conquest!

Anne, I liked your comment about the quiet Thanksgiving being a time to be able to reflect. 

I wish everyone here safe travels and a time of peace and refreshment at this wonderful time of year.

If we make our goal to live a life of compassion
and unconditional love, then the world will indeed
become a garden where all kinds of flowers
can bloom and grow.
 
Elisabeth Kuebler-Ross

Want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving tomorrow.

Have been busy with the broom shop, stayed home today to get some pies made and a little cleaning.

DGD went and spent last night with her Dad, Grandmother & half brothers. Today her Dad is driving her

to Van Horn, TX to meet her brother and X step Dad, she will spend time with them until Sun. What a web we weave. Son and family will be here late tonight. We will be seven for dinner. Decided not to

mess with the bird this year, having ham instead.

Hugs

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL THE WONDERFUL LADIES ON THIS SITE!

I am eagerly awaiting the arrival of my son and his family and getting ready to whip up some spaghetti for our dinner tonight.

I hope each and every one of you have a special day of Thanksgiving tomorrow.....celebrated with all your family favorites and traditions.

Yes everyone.... have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

I was sitting here remembering that I made it out to be no biggie about the weather for you Carole.  Well -- I  am now ( as I watch our falling and somewhat accumulating snow ) wondering how many of my 'bravado' words I might be eating.  It did sound as though anything that came would not stay -- in fact, they made it sound like we might only see a few flakes interspersed with what was to be rain.  Sigh !!!!

I already know that weathermen, at least in this part of the country are not to be trusted, but I really did hope that they would be right.  I have to admit that I too am pretty much one to find the clean white snow falling something to be enjoyed.  As we live our two to three miles out of town though and have had 4-wheel drive vehicles the whole time almost -- I don't find it too daunting to drive anymore.  Some of you have heard this, but for others --- I did not learn to drive until I had lived in California for a few years ( I was almost 30 )  -- we had no snow there.  My first few years back home were "my terrified adventure" as each winter and snow weather approached.  I did not want to DRIVE in the stuff --- I made such a tense passenger when it was snowing that I could not imagine my actually being behind the wheel.  Now  I don't even recognize me and my careless abandon.  It makes little difference to me now ( though of course, I'd rather it be a sunny  summer day ) what is going on outside.  I found that, especially after I started working, that I was expected to SHOW up like everyone else  -- so within the first have-too season though I felt apprehensions --- I was able to do all right. 

Carole -- my humble, embarrassed apologies but hopefully this will not turn into anything too "exciting".

Blessings,

Jackie

Happy thanksgiving to all my bco friends,  b safe n have fun, n eat , eat, eat.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone ! ... 59 here, 60 in February ... was diagnosed with HER2/positive 3+ bc in October. Start chemo Dec. 16. It would be nice to have a group in our age range to share our thoughts with on this journey. Take care and stay safe ...

Creative gratitude is an attitude.  It is magnetic and will draw good to you.  It is good therapy, a road to happiness.  Thankfulness is a way of living more fully.  Be thankful for your health and you will have health in more abundance.  Be thankful for the love you receive and it will be increased.  Be thankful for your success and you'll open doors to further achievement.  Be thankful for your friends and more friends will come to you.  Be thankful for beauty and you'll experience it more deeply.  Creative gratitude is a force for harmony and goodwill.  It brings people together in love and understanding.  It is high on the scale of creative qualities to be practiced day in and day out in our moment-to-moment contacts.
 
Wilferd A. Peterson

Teka,

You find such neat graphics.  I love the Thanksgiving cat.  We are sitting here in Illinois with the temps at about 32 degrees and with our snow on the ground.  Don't think we have had many Thanksgivings with snow on the ground here.  Not sure I like it, but driving so far has proven not an issue.  Guess I feel more for those getting company and the resultant boots that need to be taken off and set somewhere to dry --- and perhaps having a dish to carry in etc.  Well, we will get through it --- and be thankful we are "having" issues. 

Cammie,

You know it is always a great delight when you stick your head in the door and chat -- even a moment with us.  We know you are hard at work ( since my furnace needed some attention when the bad weather hit ) in the cold season.  That Murphy ( you know that famous guy ) for some strange reason felt it proper to make sure everyone experience breakdowns of equipment in the very worst weather.  As our HVAC sits outside of our house ( not that it is truly warm inside when it goes haywire ) I really feel for the guys who repair it. 

Can't imagine trying to work on something outside ( guess they soon develop a strategy ) with the need for warm gloves while maybe snow or sleet or something is pelting you.  Someone for me to be really grateful for this Thanksgiving as our furnace hums along sending out heat.

Blondie,

Hope you too have a wonderful day --- love, your new avatar picture.  I'm imagining that you have snow where you are too in Philly but have to admit I haven't kept up with conditions much save for here in Illinois -- just feel like anything towards the East would have some too.

Termite,

Always so good to see you too.  I'm pretty sure Chicago has the snow as well.  I hope your holiday is all you want it to be.

Chevy,

Always so cheerful, and caring.  Me -- hmmm, I'd be paranoid without a car, but you just keep on going.  Well, you know you has to be careful here --- it is much harder to see rocks under the snow. 

See you all much later -- when the stomach and full.  Leaving in a short while to go feed my feral cats. 

Again -- Happy Thanksgiving to all.

Blessings

Jackie

Hmmm Carole, are you staying in today or are you going to make a little snowman?