My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
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@shanagirl I am sorry there is drama coming from both your DD and bad language on the phone. People need to be kinder to each other considering you also have cancer, I am sorry DS had to be away but he is a good person lending support. Drama is something that none of us need whether feeling well or not and DD may regret her ways and language with you and your DH, in pockets lending support to you both.
@irishlove We got our . portion of the ice storm, going to get more ice salt for myself, building has done some salting but no harm in a bit more is what I say.
Well, one sde effect of ice storm is power outage which I am dealing. Lots of ch withargers so can watch movies and such and keep phones charges, got those hip fans, act as flash light and extra charge to phones and other stuff. Going to be pitch black soon. Wish I had some tea lights, could pop into the muffin trays and make tea and other stuff. If it stays out too long, empty fridge into boxes and store outside.
Power came back on soon after this was written, went out for a bit longer and came back on later.
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I had a weird sleep again, slept til 530 am on couch, not on purpose. Went to bed after and slept til now. Used to it so not worried about it.
Planning to get some ice salt delivered so I feel safe taking out garbage tomorrow night and just to remove the ice portion of stuff, do not mind snow itself but ice underneath is bad. I will get it from Walmart, is cheaper. Got last couple of appointments before surgery, CT scan of body and consult with neurosurgeon again then off until Jan 5 to see regular MO and Jan 7 is surgery day, hooray. I am still feeling like this surgery will be similar to first brain surgery with a longer stay due to days of week involved.
This app't just involves DB since SIL has some busy work to take care of for herself.
I have laundry, left over dishes from last night, washing to finish up and that is about it. Sweeping is a good idea, ordering ice melter, probably from Walmart, cheaper than Amazon is.
I am planning to open lentils, rinse and put in a container, will air fry them along with chia seeds and put some leftover mexican rice in the air fryer as well with some cheese. Use some fresh cheese in there as well. If I do not have that then will microwave egg and mini pot pie if I have any. I will check. Also want to use up the yogurt, nanners and apple sauce. Add some jello and a pack of the fruit punch mio. Would be some protein in there. Doing up a shop for Walmart, pick up ice melter, some extra pasta, liking the beef macaroni a lot and will likely get that too.
Update, ordered stuff from walmart, beef macaroni times 3, 2 bananas, strawberry yogurt, no sugar with strawberries, more mio, lentils and beans, both canned, lots of burritos. Mostly the bean and beef but also breakfast burritos. I already have a shopper shopping the order so will get it soon. I can stretch meals a lot. Coming soon, skipped salt and will wait for building to take care of it first.
Hope everyone has a good day and I am in everyone's pockets as well. I will eat when delivery from Walmart Grocery arrives.
It just arrived, having a breakfast burrito I think, will have leftovers from the mexican pizza this evening and a banana and yogurt done up in the magic bullet later today.
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@sf-cakes Happiest of birthdays to you🥳 oh my that cake looks yummy! Hope you enjoyed it.
@chicagoan So glad your brother is ok, so scary! Sending healing thoughts his way.
Well I also had a very scary Christmas as my 21 year old nephew was found unresponsive Christmas eve morning by his mom my sil. He is still in ICU today and intubated and undiagnosed. He also suffered several seizures and his mri yesterday showed he suffered oxygen loss to his brain. Oh how we all just cried and cried yesterday. Dr said we will see how he progresses but may take some time. What a difference a day makes today he’s starting to become conscious and respond to some commands!!!! We are all just continuing to pray that he makes a full recovery . They may try to extubate him tomorrow. Since all testing has not shown a cause for all this dr today said they will start looking at autoimmune diseases and heavy metal poisoning . Our family has had so many hardships this year we’re hoping 2026 is better 🙏🏻
@mara51506 Glad your belly has settled and your feeling better. Sending hugs and positive thoughts as you await surgery.
For all the ladies struggling with family issues I hope your loved ones realize there’s nothing like family and work towards resolution.
Glad to hear most here were able to enjoy their holidays.
Always thinking of my sisters here and praying for strength and healing ❌⭕️
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So today it was overcast and dreary. Cold, windy and rainy sleet, making it icy. It must be this weather that’s making me feel extra stiff and achy in my ribs and hips and ankles, which really hurt when I slowly went downstairs for breakfast this morning. I hung out downstairs in the kitchen and had a glass of kefir, and a bowl of jello, the watched the fish in the living room in our aquarium. As. Sat there I felt like i just wanted to go upstairs and get horizontal because my whole back hurt and felt to weak to even hold myself up. It;s jusgt one of those bone pain days so I went upstairs to my bedroom, followed by the 2 pugs and we got into bed, and Gitmo felt better to be laying down, and reading .
@chicagoan I’m thinking of your brother. My youngest son was plagued by hernia issues and 2 surgeries within 5 years during and after them.college. he still deals with pain issues and sees a neurologist who has helped him with prescriptions to manage and eliminate his pain issues. He’s 47 now and has not ever had an emergency like your brother did. I hope your brother gets well soon.
@mara51506 . Stay safe and stay off the ice, girl😉
@threetree I think about you often. I’m sorry about your sister issues carrying over to your 2 daughters. it’s not always easy with adult children and our siblings sometimes. I have 3 sisters, I am the oldest of the 4 of us. two of them don’t speaker with me. the two younger ones. I am very close to my one sister. we are exactly 1 year apart. I was born on April 4th and on year later she was born on April 2nd.. the third sister was born 3 years after us, and my 4th sister was born after my mother & father divorced. She was born when my mother remarried when I was in 7th grade, so she was quite a bit younger than the three of us. but over the years she grew closer to my other youngest sister who never got along with me. that sister and I have not spoken since our 20’s, and she has never been a very nice person. the other sister has lived out west since marrying and divorcing twice. so I don’t even think about them because they are not in my life. at my age I want peace and food vibes. even my adult children remain close to me and DH other than occasional disagreements and drama. But family is family and even close family have certain dynamics within that can sometimes carry over during family get together. I always worry that my 2 DD’s will get breast cancer. I worry that with my own limitations would keep me from helping. My Youngest DD has her DH and they have been together for 20 yrs and are close, but I worry about my oldest DD who is 49 Divorced,works hard and has no one to lean on.. She is serial online dater but she always meets jerks who pop in and out of her life. So that worries me….my heart always hurts for her, even now after Christmas drama.. @threetree have a peaceful restful evening 🩵
@goldensrbest Hey there girl. I;ve always kept scented candles going during the day over the years. I love to start in the fall with the apple cider and cinnamon sticks simmering. that always gave a comforting feeling during chilly fall days.💚🧡🤎🍁🍂
@intolight, I’’m happy you had an enjoyable Christmas with your family. That’s what it’s all about.
@irishlove sorry you had to toss ou the frozen mashed potatoes from Publix😂. good thing you had the Bob Evan’s ready made potatoes to fall back on😉
@sf-cakes Cake for breakfast is always ok when you’re turning 56, belated Happy Birthday!🎉🎈🎂🎊🎁🩵
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Hi everyone. Hope that this note finds peace and pain free days. @sf-cakes Belated Happy Birthday. Your cake looked gorgeous. Bet it was yummy, too. @intolight Prayers that your treatment kicks as* and you will enjoy many Christmases to come. @shanagirl Families are certainly complicated. Your meal sounded so delicious and a partner in the kitchen, what a pair you two make. @cookie54 Oh what a frightening thing to happen to your nephew on Christmas. He sounds young and healthy so hopefully he will heal quickly and be back to his old self. DH went thru this last year. He did develop an infection so had to return for another minor surgery. He's doing well for a 79 yr. old.
DD is still here. She hasn't attempted to get the DGD moving. That child was up all night and fell asleep at noon. I wish I could say this is the exception but it's not. No school, no parental controls over her phone and tablet. . DGD can't concentrate, hates loud sounds and needs help. Public school did nothing to help. We want to try private school but if she won't listen to us, well she won't listen to a teacher. Needs mental health and physical eval, perhaps on the autistic scale? DD had a spontaneous colon death 7 weeks after her baby was born (only child). She was visiting us in Boone and was so sick that she went by ambulance to the hospital. She was airlifted to Winston-Salem Baptist hospital and the surgeon saved her life. He removed a large area of necrotic intestines, attached a iliostomy bag and stitched back up from under her breast bone down to her pubic bone. 85% mortality rate. A lot of prayers from so many and we received a miracle. Since then it's been difficult for her. But no excuse with how she's raising her child or treats her parents. She doesn't work either so financial aide is from the bank of dad and mom. Lovely husband, works hard but just not enough income and she announced they are separated recently (her idea). He lives in the camper and wants his family back and we need her to move back. Awful tired of doing everything for them when we both suffer cancer and minimum retirement funds. Do love them all truly, just need a break….
@mara51506 Hope you are eating better and not attempting to lay salt. Just no worth it. I too will light a candle for you and pray and be in your pocket from now until you are healed.
My wishes for all those in Mel's room is for a healthy and happy New Year. So many drugs in the pipeline and surely we will find one that works for us.
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