Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
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A well-developed sense of humor is the pole that adds balance to your steps as you walk the tightrope of life.
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Perfect quote, Jackie!
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Just lost my best post yet. Maybe later I'll try my hand at some re-creation but right now I'm frustrated by it. Oh do I hate that. Not sure what I did, but wondering if the page times out once in awhile as I've had the same thing happen a time or two before.
I will say though -- sending positive energies and lots of loving hugs and prayers to Blondie, Sandra and Mike.
Blessings
Jackie
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No good having a bathroom like that without the asses'milk and nubian slaves…..! But that is another daydream !
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I don't know if I'm envious or not. I have problems with perfume. I have to cross to the far side to get past Body Works. One perfume (I don't know which one) gives me an ice pick headache if I walk past someone wearing it.
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Cami - love the drink but we never added the milk - LOL.
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gemma,
Loved what you said in your post. That is a stunning bathroom though. Ssssh, at my age if there is no wasps or wind ( meaning we no longer have to use the outhouse ) I can be pretty cool with any functional bathroom. Would be nice to have a truly "cozy" well designed one --- some of that in my age group likely also translates to really easy to clean. If I ever win the lottery -- well, I might be able to have " paid " help but never won more than $100.00 at a time, so far.
I love watching HGTV as they seem to really bring some bathrooms to life -- as they are usually pretty small rooms it amazes me.
Wren,
I can't imagine being super sensitive to smells -- especially those most of us think of as pretty darn good. I hope it never becomes a problem for me. I really tend to like the softer hints of smells and don't like to be too bombarded -- but sometimes it is hard to keep some scents mild.
Jackie
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A lot of people are sensitive to or even allergic to perfume and cologne scents. I don't like to be around women that reek of heavy scents. Sorry, Chevy!
It was a beautiful day today and I was regretful that I mostly sat around the house, thanks to foot problems. I thought about going shopping but didn't. At least I went to the gym this morning and worked up a sweat on the elliptical.
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Cammi....I am glad that you enjoy the Peach Fluff recipe. I am going to try adding the extra can and see if we like it better. It's just such a quick salad/dessert.
Carole, I hope your foot problems disappear very quickly. That's no fun, especially when the weather is so nice. We golfed today and I didn't do too bad for me. I need to work on my club choice on the par 3's on this course.
Jackie, did the furnace parts arrive and are you all ready now in case the temps go down again?
Chevy.. I just LOVE your bathroom. Hey, I could camp out in there! LOL Keep up those entertaining posts. I always end up giggling over your posts....and laughter is so good.
Hugs to Sandra, Mike, and Blondie!
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Frank and Ernest as babies.
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Frank and Ernest now.
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Carolehalston, I thought of you when I saw this on the "warm and fuzzy..." thread. Great for Mardi Gras.
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Many people live as if life were a dress rehearsal for some later date. It isn't. In fact, no one has a guarantee that he or she will be here tomorrow. Now is the only time we have, and the only time that we have any control over. When our attention is in the present moment, we push fear from our minds. . . . Practice keeping your attention on the here and now. Your efforts will pay great dividends.
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Another beautiful day in the making. We are still in our warm period and I sure like that. Will be almost 60 again today. Right now, less wind. Hope we don't get as much today as yesterday. Another couple of good days and then it will start to cool off a bit again. Who knows how much 'cooling' as I just think it is hard to predict real patterns so much now with the g. warming we live with all the time.
We will take what comes and work with it -- whatever it is. I have a special 'chore' today. After I feed the feral cats I will stop at the Aldi's store on the way back home ( in these small towns, one road can pretty much get you to anywhere you need to go ) and sit in my cousin's car with her pooch while she shops in the store. Sigh !!! I'll love doing it for both of them but I did tell her when she got this dog that it was really too soon. The momma dog did not get to socialize this puppy real well --- and true to form, my cousins have become FAMILY and cannot leave the dog. We all want to be family to our pets and should be -- but hopefully, only after the momma dog has taught her puppies that it is NOT necessary for someone to be with them every second of every day. I'm afraid my cousin has the exact same situation that they so "resented" with their last dog who finally went to the Rainbow Bridge.
Well, it is something that they don't seem to understand time wise -- so they will have another 14 or so yr. investment into their obedience to their dog. They do love the little pup already so it is ok. Just something I can see and know I would never want to do.
I'll be back later on so see you all then.
Blessings
Jackie
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Scary morning. Mike collapsed again but I was standing in front of him so I held him up. He kept trying to stand but his knees would go out over and over. I kept shouting at him to sit down but I don't think he heard me. It only lasted about 30 seconds then he was able to stand alone. I made him get back in bed and he feels ok. He's under orders not to come downstairs unless I am with him. Yesterday all he ate was some chicken broth plus several Boost Plus drinks. It's just not enough. I may be taking him to the ER. Will wait and see how he is after he eats some breakfast. I took a tray upstairs with cream of wheat and toast. Time to go see what he ate. This is puzzling. His bloodwork from mid week showed his hemoglobin was over 8. That's good. It drops of course and he has to have another transfusion, but not this fast. At least not before.
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Sandra, how frightening for you both. I hope things can settle down for you.
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Sandra, not only how frightening, but as you note, puzzling. Could this just happen if he gets up tooo fast though I'm sure only part of the issue. Since I haven't checked on the Internet ( boy, have we come to depend on its answers ) I wonder if specific foods would really help this --- and maybe even ( other than maybe a trip to the bathroom ) some breakfast before REALLY getting up.
This really sounds like a part of this problem that is VERY hard to prepare for since anything could happen at almost any time. You and Mike are definitely in my thoughts and I'm praying for this to be an odd quirk that does not re-appear.
Jackie
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Things are much better. Getting some calories into Mike helped and he feels much better. I think he was just weak because of lack of food combined with the reduced amount of oxygen that's getting to his brain. Even though his hemoglobin was a little over 8 a few days ago, it could have dropped off quickly. An 8 is pretty bad but it's better than 6 before Christmas.
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Sandra make sure when he laying down n sits up he waits 2 get up. Then walk, plz take care of yourself. Don't try to figure it out, i know it is frustrating. BIG HUGS
I am ok sittin in the main room on the couch to get out of my room. Watching tv talking 2 u. Have off from pt today. It is awesome that i am being fed. Lots of Accidents today ice storm people died, but it is 30 now.
Take care everybody stay safe
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Cammi, what is the Peach Fluff recipe? It sounds delicious
Carole, I hope your foot problems disappear
Chevy.. LOVE your bathroom.
Sandra, you and Mike are in my thoughts and prayers. Please take care of yourself too.
Blondie, hope everything is healing quickly. Sending hugs
Today is nice here. A little chilly but not bad. We are to have more snow on Tuesday. My sister called today to let us know my uncle pasted away last night. He seemed to be doing better and then took a turn for the worst. They were preparing to send him to hospice last night but past away during that time. Everyone thought it would be his wife first since she has been ill for a long time.
Went shopping for some new dress clothes. Since I quite working in an office and went to work with kids my dress clothes are not fitting anymore. Bought two tops and a pretty gray sweater. My dress slacks are still ok. I love shopping for the grandkids outfits but hate shopping for myself.
Hope everyone is having a great weekend.
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Sandra (and Mike) I am sending healing thoughts your way.....how terrible when Mike collapses and you had surgery not that long ago....I think catching hubby would be instinctual but NOT a RX for your recovery.
Did the doc say they have a match for Mike? (Could his sister agreed to it, but wanted to remain anonymous?)
Here are several pic of Sandra on the cruise to Alaska (I only saw her 3 times on the ship, the pics show 2 of the times, the other time we spotted Mike and Sandra were dancing, but continued on our way as I was pooped, my feet hurt and we were/are very early risers and I was tired.
This is Sandra as the leader of our cruise critic get together.....everyone was saying it was a really fun get together to meet online friends!
My surgery for Tues. was cancelled as PS is concerned that I have pain on my chest wall and he wanted to talk to my BS (she is in Hawaii until tonight) and get an MRI ordered.....this was after I was MARKED with a BLACK Sharpie felt pen for my upcoming surgery......I think it is due to my implant moving toward my side/armpit.....I will get anatomicals cohesive Allergan Natrelles 410's, when it happens.....maybe in a few weeks
Hugs to All
Di
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Blondie,
Sending you get well wishes....glad that rehab is taking care of you and feeding you too.....all I can say about your injury is OUCH!!!!
Hugs,
Di
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wooo hooo Seahawks!......fireworks happening in my neighborhood!!!!!!
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Jackie.....GOOD NEWS for you......I was cleaning my spare rooms, which has not been done in over 2 years (2 year "cancer-versary" was Dec 21)....I came across a spare Verilux Happy Light, which I have never used, and has never been out of the packing.....it is YOURS just for the shipping cost, just PM me your address and they will be sent via UPS/Fed ex or mail.....
I have two additional happy lights that are used by my dogs, that my vet recommended 3 or 4 years ago for them, I also have natural spectrum light bulbs and tubes all over my house for the last 14 years and have not needed to replace them (VERILUX.com)
This is what I am sending you (if you want it):
These are pics of my dogs enjoying the lights:
Hugs,
Di
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Oh Sandra...how scary! I'm glad that Mike is doing better. I don't know enough about his diagnosis to send suggestions or make comments but I can...and will.....continue to send good healling vibes and prayers your way.
Termite....I am just like you. I love to shop for the grandkids and always find LOTS of bargains and "just have to buy" things for them but seldom buy much for myself. It does sound like you found a few things, though! :-)
Oh Jackie, I am glad that you're getting a warming trend up there. That should lift your spirits.
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May 2014 in a Chicago speakeasy. First symptoms happened then. Lightheaded.
From his days as an Air Force pilot.
This was about 30 lbs ago. Taken about this time last year. He hasn't ridden his motorcycle in several months.
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Oh what wonderful pictures -- all of them. Sandra, I vaguely recall your trip/time in Chicago. Not sure why or how because my brain has such trouble holding onto items, but drat -- it is evident that something was giving tell-tale signs, but no one would think of anything so severe from an incident almost a yr. ago. And at that, one or two incidents of light headedness could be so many things. Well, probably couldn't have found anything out then even if you were in tune enough with your body to realize something was beginning. I'll keep my night time chats with the Universe going.
Long day trying to sort out my kitchen still but that's ok.
Jackie
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Sandra,
Great Pics of Mike.....Wasn"t that recluse spider bite getting all the blame for his light headed/anemia instead of MDS?
I got the one side of the mouth...non cold sore last week like we talked about.....I must be anemic....nothing new.
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Sandra - sending continued hugs & prayers for Mike and you both. Thanks for keeping us informed. The pictures from Di and from you are great.
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Good morning friends,
I still have 3 pages to read (prolific writers here, as always!) so my comments may seem less relevant.
After my school presentation Thursday, I had a very stressful day at work Friday. I was already sick...I have been in the house, mainly in bed, since (sinus, ears, throat). Am improving and finally slept most of the night.Jackie, I loved your post about being in the moment. We miss so much of life when we think back, too far ahead, or entertain negative thoughts.
Thanks Lucy, Rita, Carole, Jackie & others for your supportive comments about my visit to the 3rd grade. It was challenging...80 kids in one room, no table for me to put my wonderful samples on...but, as any teacher does, I sprouted wings and pushed on. Their favorites were the fluorescent minerals and the meteorite collection. I let them touch a 4.6 billion year old meteorite and they seemed impressed. After it was over, I thought of all the things I didn't do, but quickly changed my thinking to "whew" I adapted pretty well considering they did not make any plans for my arrival!
Thank you also for your supportive comments about my DD's separation. I am no longer fighting it, and am trying to be supportive as much as I can. If I take the focus off my own feelings, I can better help them move forward. Your encouragement helps.
I went back to DD's but felt ill so I took the ferry back from CT to LI to sleep in my own bed.
Sandra, sending hugs, positive thoughts, and prayers your way. The plan for DH is a long road ahead. I did not know most of what you explained. I know you can do this...if you focus on one day at a time. It sounds like DH will receive the best of care.
Will read and catch up...this is a holiday for me...no work. Classes start tomorrow.
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