TIME TO CIRCLE THE WAGONS GIRLS

Mena - even horses patooties can be easy on the eye.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO CHRISTINE - HOPING YOUR DAY IS EVERYTHING YOU WANT IT TO BE!!!

I set my alarm for 4am this morning and of all days to sleep!. Luckily Miriam set her alarm and got up on her own. She came into my room at 4:10 and said I thought you were getting up at 4? She uses the stall shower in my bathroom and was coming to get her shower. I just got dressed helped her get breakfast and we were off to the airport at 5am for a 6:50 flight that was 1/2 hour late. And of course since she was an unaccompanied minor I had to wait till the plane was in the air. Talk about the charge for a kid flying by themselves - its highway (or should I say airway robbery. I just called the girls and Miriam had a good flight and they are off to a shopping mall. I got home after 8 and took a shower - OMG - did that feel good. First one since the surgery last Monday. I am more sore since the stitches came out and I am wearing a regular bra. But I was told I would be sore. i met one of my dear girlfriends from work for breakfast - what a nice treat. We always find so much to chat about. The last time we met for dinner I showed her pictures of my lopsided recon and we just laughed and laughed in the parking lot and she reminded me of that today!!
Brenda - what a beautiful video and song.
Sheri-when is the first day of school.I go back on Aug 13 -the kids come on Aug 20 which is also when my Miriam starts back to school. I work in a neighboring district to where I live - luckily our schedules often mesh, except that I am on an "alternative calendar" - modified year round - I had a 6 or 7 week summer vaction, but I get time off during the year.
Anne - glad to see you back posting. congrats on the new house - I hope it will bring you much happiness. Your dinner with Denise and Deb sounds like fun.
MB - I know we will all feel the prayers on Saturday - the power of so many CG's will be hard to miss. Thank you for thinking of all of us girls who are missing Pinkstock and thank you for hosting it for all the girls who can make it.
Angel - good luck at the PCP tomorrow. I feel like such an old lady with all the pills I take - Rx and supplements - but anything to help me feel better and help to try to keep this beast away. I never imagined that at my age I would be taking so many pills - but then again, BC was never in my wildest dreams. I still feel so numb - need to find away to get that spark back and my mojo back. I have the most wonderful husband, but my libido is almost non-existent - its not fair to him. Hope your family reunion goes well this weekend.
Shel - loved your story about your co-workers - what a great sense of humor!!
Nicki - so glad you are back and that you have your ole name back. I don't have any sisters, so I don't know what it feels like to loose one and to miss her so. I do have a brother, but we are not in contact with each other - for my self preservation!!!! I do hope that you are feeling better soon. Funny story about the button on your blouse popping off!!! I much prefer pullovers rather than blouses, but I was a good girl last week and the few days I got dresses wore blouses. Its funny, the new implant is fairly symmetrical to the prophy side, but they still don't look the same. Two scars on the radiated side - mastectomy scar and implant scar (now opened twice). I don't like looking at myself in the mirror, but in clothes I look okay. I still struggle with the recon and wonder if it was the right thing to do. I guess for now, I am keeping them.
Betty - I am so sorry that you are having such problems at work. I hope you are able to find something new sooner than later and that things at work get better soon.
Madison - good luck with moving you DD to New Orleans
Denise - glad that the snake is gone - love the "trouser snakes". You are braver than me!!!
Lots of posts since last night, yet seems like several gals and Peter are missing. Going in a little bit to the tailor to pick up my dress. Wishing everyone from A to Z a feel good day. Safe travels for those gals leaving today for Pinkstock. Hope to be back tonight. Hugs from Denver, Karen

Good afternoon everybuddy. Another beautiful day in the Ozarks. I'm worried today but turned it over to
God and trying not to think about it. The doctor called yesterday and this is Ambers second bad pap. So she's at the dr. getting a referral for something. I'm not too pankicky because about 10 yrs ago i had some stage 2 cancer cells, not cancer just cells but they lazered them out and I was fine. So praying it isn't anything bad. I can take whatever life dishes out but not my baby.

Charlene, that was so sweet of you to hold my hand on thursday. I appreciate it. I just pray he tells me the xrays turned out healed.

Amy? Is that really you? Did you not get that my post last night was such a 'sweet' one because I had behaved badly before and I was trying to atone. I thought you knew me better than that. hahahaha

Boards been kinda quiet today. Guess everyone is packing and leaving for Pinkstock. I pray they're all safe and have a great time. I think there'll still be plenty of us staying home to get us through the week and week-end.

Mena, where are you? Last thing I knew we were pm-ing, then you were gone. Lets all go party at the party thread, somebody pick out a really good theme or place to go.

Hey to Gus, Boohhoo, Charlene, Janny, Gina, Vickie and everyone else from Amy on through.

pals
cheri

Beautiful pics WildJan! I especially like the Tryke. I do beleive I could ride that thing. I could put Mena on the back and we could play "Born to Be Mild" real loud. hahahah

Cheri

Evening sisters, long time no post. I was really depressed about having my position at my company "eliminated" when no one elso was let go ( I really didn't want anyone else to go) Went through a serious funk, but put my big girl panties on and went out to find work at a convention and thinks look good again.
I start a new job tomorrow working out of my house selling plant material in the mid atlantic states. A salesman I have been purchasing from for many years and I were talking about my sitation and out of the blue he asked me to work for him!! He just started his own brokering company with another guy and never expected to hire anyone but when he heard I was avaiable, he called.
Life is good for me again, so when I get up in the morning, I just walk across my room to my office. No excuses for not checking in every am. Love to all xoxo

hmmm...started a thread for Christines birthday but now i can't find it...?

One of our local female newscasters had breast cancer few years ago, they have info links on their website to help others. I found out about it accidently as the chemo place told me that is where she had her chemo and she gave them permission to share the info.

Hi Z - nice to see you. I was getting ready to walk out the door this morning when Robyn made the announcement. I sat down to watch her report and felt all her emotions. Yes, now she is one of us. God I hate this disease. I'm going to also email her. Here is the link http://abcnews.go.com/ to her announcement.

HI Odalys, good to see you! Thanks for the link, I just sent my email message to her, god bless her. We know the deal, I think we should put her in the middle just because she's traveling our road now. Take care Odalys and all my traveling sisters.

Happy Birthday Christine!!!!!!!!!!!!!


I've got to try and do some serious catching up here! Feel like I've been neglecting to many........can't seem to get my crap together lately............Procrastination has become my FIRST name!

Anne is so right, we had a grand time at dinner last night! And I will post a couple of pictures in a bit!

I'll try to get back tonight.......but should have a free morning tomorrow......so watch out!!

Hugs,
Denise

too tired to read but wanted to tell you all how much I will miss you this week! We'll post all sorts of pics from Pinkstock! Wish you all where going to be there!
Got to run,
Hugs, Prayers and much love

Jankay - Where are you? How are you? Wassa happenin'?

Hi ladies and Peter,
I am going to have to make this a fast post as I am sooo NOT ready to go to Pinkstock. The dress is finished but that's all that is finished...YIKES. Stressing a bit LOL.
Jankay is ok...I just talked to her and she is just over tired and heading to bed. Said that she will post tomorrow.
Puppy...so very happy to hear from you...oh how you were missed...love and hugs to you.
Z...glad your still here!
CY...can't wait to see you!
geez...i hate missing everyone but i've gotta get busy...one more day of work before we head out!
Love and hugs all around and I'll post to you all tomorrow.
Vickie

Good Evening girls,

Anne, so good to see you again!

Shel, funny story.

Nicki, you made my day, seeing your post.

Betty, don't let them get you down! Keep fighting back.

Denise, you were so funny telling the snake story, but I gotta say, I felt sorry for the snake. *slithers off*

Naniam, how kind of you to reach out to her. I was very much moved by the poem. Thank you.

Sheri, I always loved beginning of school. Enjoy.

Shirley, how are you all doing? Glad I don't have to worry about Bambi.

Suz, the heat and humidity here in So Fl are about to do me in, esp with my internal climate control issues. Sheesh. I used to love summer. Hope you get everything done.

Charlene, I sure hope nothing serious is found. I will be keeping you in my thoughts. I hope you have a great time with your family.

Liz, have a great time!

shokk, what a great post - I second what you said to Cheri.

Mena, it always brightens my day to see you here.

Amy, I hope you have a great time in Atlanta. Jackrat? LOL

Karen, I am so gald you are going, and that Miriam is having fun with her sister.

Marsha, syrup in the keyboard? That can't be good.

Cheri, sending good thoughts for Amber.

Wild/Jan, loved the pics and posters.

Theresa, I hope the new job works out great for you.

Puppy, so good to see you!!!!!

CY, we miss you too. I am so glad you are going to Pinkstock!

Z, it is good to see you, too. I love your posts.

I have a lot to do to get ready for my long day tomorrow. Work is going well. I have a good number of applicants for one of the positions I have open, and I hired back a therapist I really wanted for another position, so I feel like I am on a roll.
All you Pinkstock girls, have a safe trip and a wonderful time. Can't wait to hear stories and see pics.
Sleep well my friends.
XXXOOO
Tricia

Good evening everyone,

Puppy so glad you dropped by and said hello- you were missed. Take care.

Theresa glad that you found a new job and one that you feel that you will enjoy. I'm not going to Pinkstock either - there are a few of us remaining behind.

Ann, a new home. That is something to look forward too and I hope you will have many happy memories there.

Amy, it is hard to believe that school will start so soon. It isn't far away. Enjoy Atlanta - yeah it is hot. I think the worst place I ever visited for humidity was Charleston - although it isn't a picnic here on summer days either. Have a good time with your son.

Z, glad to see your back too.

Christine, adding my wishes for a very Happy Birthday.

Vicki, thanks for letting us know that Jankay is OK.

Good night to all my beautiful sisters. Hope you have a restful night and wake up Wed. morning all bright eyed and bushy tailed. Love ya, Brenda