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

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  • minustwo
    minustwo Posts: 13,799
    edited April 2015

    Chevy - didn't Dodge have something like an "overdrive" that was the pre-curser to automatic? Oh that's too long ago to remember.

    Sandra - good to see you. How was the rest of your short beach break? How is Mike doing? And how are YOU doing?

  • Chevyboy
    Chevyboy Posts: 10,258
    edited April 2015

    Morning Minus! I don't really know.... or remember... Ha! I know my Dad had a 1951 Buick, and I drove his car sometimes, to go cruisin' the Scotchman drive-in restaurant... Winking This was in 1955, and that's where I met my Husband to be.... I drove in, with my silly girl-friends, and he was already parked there, sittin' LOW in his seat, so I pulled in next to him.... He looked casually over and said "Big car ya got therre..." And I said "I'm a big GIRL!"

    And we all laughed... then we all left, and met up on Inspiration Point, and they got in my car, and we looked at pictures in each other's wallets.... HA! That sounds SO funny now! But we started dating, and 1 1/2 years later we got married.... 57 years ago....

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  • carolehalston
    carolehalston Posts: 9,018
    edited April 2015

    What a cute picture! 

  • duckyb1
    duckyb1 Posts: 9,632
    edited April 2015

    Thanks Teka...........love the balloons..............thanks for thnking about me..........Lordy 80 sounds old..........LOL

  • minustwo
    minustwo Posts: 13,799
    edited April 2015

    Chevy - GREAT picture. Ducky - Happy B-day.

  • ritajean
    ritajean Posts: 4,042
    edited April 2015

    Happy Birthday Ducky!

    Chevy, I love your picture and the story about how you and your hubby met!

    The sun is shiing here and hopefully we will be able to golf later today. I am going to use that as an inspiration to get myself moving and finish us a few of the things that still need to be done inside this morning. Funny how I now need inspiration and in my earlier years I just dug in and got it done and then moved on to the next chore. :-)

  • farmerjo
    farmerjo Posts: 239
    edited April 2015

    Chevy...what a great story and pic!!!!! Love his ducktail!

  • anneb1149
    anneb1149 Posts: 821
    edited April 2015

    imageHappy Birthday Ducky!

    Anne

  • Chevyboy
    Chevyboy Posts: 10,258
    edited April 2015

    Yes! Happy Birthday Ducky! I'm almost there.............Winking

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  • illinoislady
    illinoislady Posts: 46,506
    edited April 2015

    Ducky   Here's to lots of very happy Birthdays -

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    Hope they are all great like you. 

    Blessings

    Jackie

  • duckyb1
    duckyb1 Posts: 9,632
    edited April 2015

    Thanks so much .Teka, MInus, Rita Jean, Anne, Jackie..........so kind of you......i am getting fat just looking at the cakes......................its nice to be remembered.....hugs..

  • wren44
    wren44 Posts: 8,075
    edited April 2015

    Happy Birthday. Yes, it sounds old, but how does it feel? I look on each birthday as a triumph - made it another year.

  • duckyb1
    duckyb1 Posts: 9,632
    edited April 2015

    Wren....thank you, and yes your right................I laughed and said 79 didn't sound too bad........but 80, wow into another decade.........

    But how many can say that.............I'm one of the lucky ones so far...........wish that for all my ladies here........

  • illinoislady
    illinoislady Posts: 46,506
    edited April 2015

    Well, age as they say is just a number.  It's an important one but like you Wren --  I see it as an accomplishment.  I also have had the attitude for a long time that I'll be here on this Earth as long as I'm supposed to be.  

    My hope for all of us is that we can enjoy life as much as it is possible and that whatever comes our way we can maintain some dignity ( while having plenty of fun, of course ) and be happy and grateful for all we have  -- even if it is just a smile from someone or a cheery card in the mail.  You will always be important to someone and I just want to be able ( even if I don't know who they are ) to honor  that fact and not forget. 

    Jackie

  • carolehalston
    carolehalston Posts: 9,018
    edited April 2015

    Happy Birthday, Ducky!  I want a slice of all those cakes!

  • sandra4611
    sandra4611 Posts: 1,750
    edited April 2015

    Chevy! You and your husband are SO cute! You both like you should be in Photoplay or one of the cool movie magazines I used to read. Your date was so innocent. Things have sure changed.

    Happiest of birthdays, Ducky.

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    We're still doing ok. I'm trying to get rid of the remnants of the flu so I don't have lots of energy yet. I quarantined myself and wore a mask if I had to come downstairs so Mike didn't get it. Good thing because he had a little sinking spell the past week, but felt good today so he's on his way back up. Holding our own here.

  • carolehalston
    carolehalston Posts: 9,018
    edited April 2015

    Sandra, good to hear that you and Mike are holding your own. 

  • mommarch
    mommarch Posts: 534
    edited April 2015

    Good Evening. I saw my ONC today. News is not good. I have mets to my liver. I have two spots. I will have a PET scan on Tuesday and then see the ONC again on Wed. We will stay at the Hope House.

    My ONC is hoping that it is the same cancer as was my breast cancer, he says it is easier to treat. Here we go again. It has been 4 years. We are all pretty shook. Will do the best I can to fight it.

    Hugs to all. Going to try and go to bed if I can get my brain to shut down.

  • illinoislady
    illinoislady Posts: 46,506
    edited April 2015

    Mommarch -- sending love, prayers, and lots of hope, care and strength. 

    Jackie

  • wren44
    wren44 Posts: 8,075
    edited April 2015

    Mommarch, Not ever the news we want to hear. Hugs. We're in your pocket for whatever's next.

  • sandra4611
    sandra4611 Posts: 1,750
    edited April 2015

    Mommarch, oh no, I'm so sorry. It's just not fair. You've been through so much already.

  • minustwo
    minustwo Posts: 13,799
    edited April 2015

    Monmarch - you'll be in my thoughts. What a devastating development. Please keep us updated.

  • Chevyboy
    Chevyboy Posts: 10,258
    edited April 2015

    Morning all.... Mommarch, I am so sorry.... don't know what to say.... ARE THEY SURE?? And what happens now? I mean a lot of women who are around here are stage 4 even, and going on 12 years out.... We can fix this! They will all get together and figure something out, to get you through this.

    We just never know, do we? Saying prayers for you sweet lady.... xoxoxoxo

  • carolehalston
    carolehalston Posts: 9,018
    edited April 2015

    Mommarch, terrible news.  Hoping for the best outcome.  Definitely count on us as your support team.

  • puffin2014
    puffin2014 Posts: 979
    edited April 2015

    Mommarch, hated reading that this morning, sending prayers and lots of hugs. Your docs will come up with a battle plan

  • bonnets
    bonnets Posts: 737
    edited April 2015

    Mommarch, We never seem to be able to leave it behind. So sorry, hoping they are able to get you back in remission.

  • illinoislady
    illinoislady Posts: 46,506
    edited April 2015

    We can learn to trust ourselves by inquiring within.  To practice
     doing this, sit quietly, close your eyes, and for a minute focus your
     attention on your breathing.  Gently visualize your inner wisdom as
     a graceful butterfly.  Admire her beauty, and encourage your
     butterfly to sit on your shoulder and whisper her wisdom
     in your ear.  Be still and listen.

    Sue Patton Thoele


  • NCDi
    NCDi Posts: 61
    edited April 2015

    waiting for Oncotyp score and then the Plan. Surgery site healing well, can't wait to get cracking.

  • Chevyboy
    Chevyboy Posts: 10,258
    edited April 2015

    Oh good luck NCDi! Let us know.... Hopefully no chemo..... I didn't have it either.....

  • anneb1149
    anneb1149 Posts: 821
    edited April 2015

    SadMommarch- hugs and prayers.

    Anne