2005 ROCK-TOBER CHEMO GIRLS

Graycie

this is a test. I haven't been able to post since last night so I wanted to try and see if it is working yet.....

debbie444

Cant say much that already hasnt been said. At least they are taking good care of you. What do they take WBC for anyway??
Laura - can feel the sun coming through your post - you have a good time.
Tracey - what a great picture. We have been with you since the first date - the pictures are so nice to see.
Deb - You have alot on at the moment - your husband will understand I am sure. heres hoping a speeedy recovery for your FIL - these oldies are tougher that they look.
Maryanne - your atvar makes me smile when it comes up = We should appoint your resident Dr for August. Dont worry - i will have travel insurance!
Got to go to work even though its a beautiful day

Debbie

Paula15089

Amy - worry wont achieve anything. The girls are right, WBC has nothing to do with cancer. I know my colds and flus hand around for much longer nowdays, so our whole system is screwed up from chemo.

Kelly - all the best for your upcoming surg! You'll be fine. Ravdeb, yes, mine is this friday. I have so many conflicting feelings about it...
about your chest - remember the two week rule!! most things resolve themselves withing that time anyway.

Victoria, you look fab!

take care ladies!

Anonymous

Hi girls!
OMG
I am having major probs getting an internet connect...bear with me...read through most of the posts...can´t address all...having a FAB time.

Amy
Hang in there - I just know this would have me reeling with stress too, but try to take a deep breath and ride it out. Thoughts are with you.

Paula -
Best wishes dear...with your upcoming procedure...you are so in my thoughts! Lots of Aussies here...think of you everytime I hear them speak!
EVERYONE

I miss you all so much...this keyboard is in Spanish...really hard to maneuver around...we´re having a great time. I read two good books already - the EE book and another that i}LL explain about later.

Graycie
Hi there! Miss ya.

Ola and adios for now...have to go. The nightly entertainment is starting - will check in soon..

LOVE YOU GIRLS -

TracySeattle

Amy - don't worry. I agree that it is probably just an infection of some type... It is good that your Dr. checks these things out.

Paula & Kelly - thinking of you both this week....

V - loved your pics, you both look AWESOME and the fact that Dave would wear pink is very cool! Not many guys will wear pink....

Laura - I am SO JEALOUS!!! I love tropical, beach places!

I have a new pic of Dave and I.... I will go and try to post it.... Be back soon.

TracySeattle

Here it is!

maryannecb

Hi, lots of worrying tonight...

Amy, your Doc will look in to the WBC, unlikely anything to do with Ca. It could be nothing at all.Or related to recent viral infection. The fact he is waiting a few weeks should let you know it is unlikely to be anything serious. Now GET DOWN OFF THAT BRIDGE!

Paula, get psyched, you will soon have a matched pair again. I understand your fear though. Part of me is keen to have a breast again but part of me says leave well enough alone.

Ravdeb, hope your FIL is doing well. It is tough surgery at his age.And your SOB is hopefully asthma, wouldn't hurt to try the puffers. And if it lasts, you know the routine, see your doc. Hope you finally have an onc to follow and get to know you.

Hi to the rest of you, too tired to post more tonight.

Fists up!

Anonymous

Amy, listen to all your big sisters and come down. Take our hands, here's a blanket, let's go find a spot to sit down and reassure you that you're ok.

Paula, I am so excited!! Nervous about the change, hoping it will look normal. I expect what I see now, it's the expander ....

ake

thank you ladies. i can't stop crying. every time that i think i'm far out from all this crap, that i've truly moved on, that i'm truly happy, something like this happens and i feel like i have to wait for the other shoe to fall all over again. i can't stop searching online about low wbc counts. what are the reasons? it says infection, but i don't feel like i have an infection? i'm so stressed out.

Graycie

OMG, They finally fixed the computer problem. I hope. Time Warner is changing over from Adelphia and they have created quit a mess. I couldn't do any of my work or anything yesterday. I could e-mail but that was about it.

Amy, Don't worry, I agree with the rest it is probably nothing to worry about. That happened to me once and I was told my body was fighting off something. They never checked it again so I guess they weren't too worried. When you had the blood test you were probably still fighting off the bug you had.

Michele, I was thinking the same thing, You don't want to buy a house that you have to do all that work again. I wish you all the luck in finding something in tip top shape with little work needed.

Brenda, I thought my scar tissue seemed bigger and harder too. I just went to the ONC and he didn't think there was anything wrong. I go for a mammo and MRI Friday so I guess that will tell the story. I hope that is all it is, scar tissue for both of us.

Kelly and Paula, good luck with your surgeries this week. Who did I leave out? Isn't somebody else going this week too?

Laura, Glad you are enjoying your trip. When are you coming home?

Tracy, You look wonderful, you both do. How is Dave feeling?

Ravdeb, I hope your FIL is feeling better and you too. With all the dust storms you have been having it is probably your asthma.

Debbie, Have a good day at work....

RoseMarie

Thinking about you Kelly!!!
Amy - love you lots! So sorry you're having to go through this worry! I too am sure it's due to all the colds/viruses you've dealt with!! We're here with you!
Deb - hope your FIL recouperates quickly! Hope you get feeling better too!
V- beautiful pics! Looks like a perfect day...
TracyS - ditto on the pics! I like what Debbie said about being with you since your first date.
Laura - soak up those rays!!
Cindy so glad you're doing ok! I had my drains in forever it seemed - that was not fun! And then the time my drain got caught on the door knob as I was walking back and forth talking on the phone...no words to describe the pain!

OMG! I knew the prices of houses in CA were high but I guess I didn't realize HOW high!! WHOA!! I hope salaries are commensurate!! And I thought FL was high!

Have my onc. appt. in 2 hours...
Had Kiersten's yearly IEP meeting with her teachers - her OT pulled me aside to tell me that she was diagnosed with multifocal bc in Dec. She's in great spirits - it must have been DCIS because she had a bilateral mas. with no chemo and no rads. It was not palpable - only caught on Mammo -

Ok, need to mop and put laundry away before I leave...

TracyNY

Two words Amy, liver and spinach. Eat them and you'll get that blood count back up in no time. Its okay to worry, just don't let it consume too much of your time, time that could be spent doing something fun. You know me, get in that make up kit and create a new look for the warm weather!

It'll be okay.

ravdeb

That's true..when my WBC was low I ate STEAK which sounds better than liver (I do NOT like liver). So, yea..go out and have some good steak! I didn't know if it was going to help but it was a great excuse!

My FIL is doing great! The physcial therapist came in and he was able to do all the stuff she asked of him including blowing a balloon up! I'm impressed!

I've decided my problem is just the asthma. I was fine today on the beach walking. I'm tired but that's because of the long day yesterday and little sleep. I'm so glad I didn't go today to the hospital. They are just kinda hanging around (my dh and his sister) and my dh is napping on a chair in the cancer center while my SIL is on the computers there. My dh saw my chemo nurse and she told him to tell me to come in and say hi tomorrow when I'm there to see my onc.

RoseMarie..how did the onc visit go?

I searched for all my test results and put them all together so I'll have them for tomorrow. I was so angry with myself this morning. I walked over to the clinic to get the insurance form and the secy just looked at me and said she couldn't give it to me without a referral letter. I'm like..referral letter? So, I left and called my dh because the phone numbers for my onc are on his cell phone and he gave them to me but nobody answered there. I kept walking home and started sorting out in my mind how I knew that I needed an appt in May and I went back "in time" and then remembered the letter that the onc had given me. So, I got home and did a search and there was the letter! It had gotten in with my bone scan results because the letter was also a referral for the bone scan and I had forgotten about that.

I was so mad at how unorganized I am and how I had gone over there without the letter when OF COURSE I need a letter! Anyway..I did get the form and I'll be over there tomorrow and hopefully my resident onc will be there. I called my dh and told him how upset I was and that I know it's because a lot of my papers overlap with different tests for the same doctor AND for different doctors and he told me that if this is hard for me, I should go into his office and try to tackle the piles of papers HE has!

My brain is defunct!

Anonymous

Rosemarie, there are many spots in California that you can move to and buy houses still under 200K or even by where I work for a little over 400K ... It's just the Beach Cities, and then all of Orange County, San Diego, San Francisco Bay Area, the Central Coast have all gone mad. If I wanted to move closer to work, it would be less expensive but here the schools are fantastic and I have a network of friends.

But probably after the summer, I will start looking to move near work and see what happens. See, I need Saturday babysitters, I also need occasional babysitters to bring T home from her after school program and stay with her for an hour til I get home. It takes years to develop a network of people that can help (and want the extra money).

Curlylocks

Hello Sisters,

Our agent open house was this morning. I worked my butt off to get the house in tip top shape for the showing. Thankfully the forecasted showers have not amounted to anything today. My hubby goes to Firefighter training on Monday night so it was just me doing the work.

Two of the agents that showed up today have booked a viewing with their clients, one at 7:00 pm. tonight and another at 6:00 pm. tomorrow night. We are pleased as punch that the response as been so quick, just went up on mls today.

I am munching my dinner down as I type this….

Brenda – did you have radiation as it can really change the appearance and feel of your breast, but it is good to ask your oncologist about it to put your mind at ease.

Kelly – all the best with your surgery tomorrow! We are selling our home as we have ½ acre and it is too tough for me to rake all the leaves now and probably not a good idea due to risk of lymphodema. Main reason is though my dh is a part time firefighter and we are a little too far away from the station when the pager goes off and it frustrates the heck out of him. We also want a newer home!

Debbie444 – it sure sounds like scar tissue to me, but I am no doctor so good you are getting it checked out. I think we call that stucco here? The other house looked like it was not taken care of and they did nothing to it since they bought it 11 years ago.

Amy – awe sweetheart, the worrying totally sucks with this disease. Take heart though that your oncologist is being extremely diligent, more than likely it is the result of your lower immune system due to recent infections. Small bites of the elephant to get rid of it out of the room, I think that’s what the site says,…gosh I always screw the sayings up…but seriously we all have the worries and I do hope it gets better over time!!

Deb – what a relief your FIL’s surgery was a success! Your luck is turning around, it is so important to feel that comfort level with your oncologist – thankfully your old one came back. I believe we will a house we like it will just jump out, say “buy me”.LOL.
Don’t worry about the disorganization and lack of concentration, OMG on some days I start a task and then completely forget what I am doing. It is surprising I meet my payroll deadlines every week and there are no complaints about payroll shortfalls.

Laura – enjoy your vacation, but it sounds like you don’t need any help doing that…

Tracyseattle – what a great pic! I love the scenery, where was that taken, it must be in Seattle as everything is so green due to all the rain you guys get.

Maryanne – hello to you too, resident sister doc, hee heeJ

Graycie – glad your computer is fixed, why are you posting so late or should I say early, shouldn’t you be sleeping at that hour?

Rosemarie – hello, hope your life isn’t so crazy busy these days…is Mike out of town on business?

Gotta go and disappear for an hour for this showing….

Love to you all.
Michele

TracySeattle

Hi All!

The pic was taken at the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival a few weeks ago. The flowers here are beautiful right now - the Rhododendrons are blooming, tulips, flowering trees, etc.

Amy - please don't worry so much, you need to focus on LIVING! Your Blood count will be OK - could be anything and I would imagine that there are times that our blood does strange things and we don't even know it..... (((hugs))) it will be OK - your sisters are here with you.

Kelly - thinking of you! make sure to let us know how it went - you know how we are, we will be checking in all day to hear from you! love you!

I have an appt with my regular Dr. tomorrow. I've been feeling a bit yucky - both sides of my neck are aching and I have had a dull headache. Im thinking maybe my blood pressure is getting back to normal (HIGH!). I've been off the meds since chemo.....

Not much else new up here in the Northwest..... Just another Tuesday!

RoseMarie

Hi everyone! Quick note (with Kiersten reading over my shoulder)
My appt. was fine today - nothing to report - He thumped and felt around - no biggy. He doesn't believe in any other tests so I always feel like I'm in eternal limbo...oh well
Deb - hope your visit goes well tomorrow!!
You too TracyS - did you have high blood pressure before chemo?
Michele - two showings already?! Wow, that's great!
Mike came home from FL yesterday and left this a.m. for California. He'll be in Phoenix later this week but won't be home until late, late, Saturday. At least he was home for the entire month of April!
Ok - 1 kid bathed, two to go and it's already 8:00...here's a note from Kiersten:

hi mama's friends. I want to go to Webkinz.com when my mom gets my brothers in the tub. my name is kiersten. bye

maryannecb

Amy, I searched Tamoxifen for you. That can cause neutropenia, low WBC. Your number is low but not dangerously so. Are you on any other meds? I think he would not change your meds unless it got qutie a bit worse. And again it could be a simple viral reaction. Hope you have your head in a better space today.

Wow, I think Tadah is the only one of us not obsessing about Something in the last month. How Do you do it?

My DH comes home on Friday. I will pick him up then we are heading to the cottage for the weekend. I think I left it in good shape so it should open up easily.

I wonder how Laura is doing? Two trips to Mexico...

It takes me 6 minutes to get to work. I used to think I lived far away. Houses here run from50,000-500,00. Average 100,000. Mine is two stories, 1800 square feet. I have three mortgage payments left! Do you want to come to my mortgage burning party? What a relief to be done. Now it is on to paying for kids college. My DD will pay 16,000 for board and tuition. So pretty much replaces the mortgage payment.

Michele your house is looking great. I bet it won't be on the market long.

Rosemarie, glad your check up went well. Feels good doesn't it? Say hi to Kiersten from me. Hope you don't hog the computer.

Tracey Seattle, good to see you and Dave outside looking relaxed after your move. Your water Fest must be coming along.

Ravdeb, I try to keep all my medical stuff on one place. Why are you bringing your labs to the onc? Here all docs get copies of just about everything. Seems crazy to drag your reports and xrays around.

Fists up!

ake

does denial mean that my head is in a better place? i tried to put my worries aside, but it hasn't worked too well. i'm just mad that i even have to think about things like this. everytime i smile and realize how lucky and happy i am, some little thing comes out of the woodwork and makes me remember...hey i had cancer! i'm just nervous. i have had lots of replies to my anxious posts...one woman said her wbc go up and down and she's 3 years out. damn viral infections

maryanne...where did you find that information regarding tamoxifen and wbc? can you email it to me? i wonder if that is also related to missing a period in march. hmmmmm.

Anonymous

Mary-Anne, what kind of dr are you? I forgot if you told us??? I am just Dr Mom! LOL ....

Debbie -- teacher
Brenda -- teacher
Rosemarie -- teacher
Laura -- Designer
Cathy -- Toy company owner
V -- RN and therapist, artist
Tadah -- keeping the Salvation Army running
MaryAlice -- works at hospital
Amy -- child psychologist
MaryAnne -- dr
dEBBIE -- artist, (were you a teacher)
Tracy --- what's your job going to be????
Graycie --
Michelle -- bookkeeper???
Paula --
Cindy --
Me -- finance mgr

ravdeb

Thinking of you today, Kelly!

Kelly..I specialized in child development and family relations (I was called a Child Development Specialist) and I have a masters degree in Special Ed (severe and profound). Art is my hobby.

Amy..if it's any consolation to you, since my fil's surgery, I've been in panic mode about my dissected carotid artery. Before his surgery, they did a doppler on him and he has 70% narrowing on one side. so, they needed to weigh the pros and cons of taking care of that when they were in there for the heart surgery. They decided against it and will just keep a close watch on him concerning that.

Well, I'm under close watch for my dissected carotid artery on one side that has virtually no blood flow and the other side is 40%-50% narrowed. I suddenly panicked and was on the internet about the surgery for this and the risks of stroke (has always been an issue with me..even more than the cancer). I go through phases of fear and then I forget about it.

I think this is natural. I remind myself that I'm being watched and you should remind yourself of the same thing. Because there is no control over this, we have to learn to put it aside and keep on going. It sucks that we have these things to think about but this is the reality!

Like Tracy said, I think our wbc could be fluctuating without us knowing it. The fact is, we have blood tests taken on a regular basis so we DO know. Most of your friends, especially, who are young are not getting blood tests so often so they have no idea what is going on. You do.

Try to relax. It's not dangerous so just keep going. You feel good and that's the important thing.

Maryanne..it's the system here. I have to carry everything with me and it's really annoying. I have my mammogram done in our "network" (HMO) and I need to take that with me because my oncologist is not a part of the network. I also have my blood tests taken within our own network so all papers, scans, etc..that aren't done at the hospital I need to carry around with me! I need to just organize my file. The problem is these letters and tests overlap because a few doctors want to see them. Then I file them under those doctor visits and forget! Just about everything is on a cd. I have tons of cd's for all my tests for all my medical issues. At any rate..it's all ready for me to take to see the doctor today. I'm going to have to stand in line and wait for her. I can't get an appt with her now because she is the doctor in the outpatient treatment area for today. This is what they do with the residents. She is sent all over the place. I think there is only one official onocologist in the breast care unit and she is the head of the dept and they won't let me see her now. If, G-d forbid, I have a recurrence or somthing, I will insist on seeing her. She okays all the treatments but the follow ups..not sure what she knows about them.

No more coughing..I feel just fine. The only complaint is that I got overly tired from spending Monday in the hospital all day when my fil was in surgery and we will be spending a long time there again today. I was zonked all day yesterday. I went for my beach walk but it didn't really help. I can't seem to recupe after a long day that is especially tiring.I wonder if that's the thyroid thing. I'll get another blood test in a week or so maybe.

Michele..how did the the house showing go?

Brenda..what's up with you?

TaDah...where are you?

Tracy in Seattle...get that checked out! If you had high blood pressure before, this could be it again!!! Feel good!

debbie444

Michelle - hoe does it work - what do you mean - 2 agents????
Here you get one estate agent to market your house. If they vcant sell it you get another one. Very rarely you employ 2 at the same time - thats for real pig houses which arent going to sell if you gave them away - only then you have to pay both agents commission nevermind who sells it.
OK - I am off to wotk. Today i am very important - i have my other hat on. Today I am the 'Parent / Teacher Association Member with Parental Responsibilities Imput on th School Travel PLan' I think it meaans i have to try and convince the council that in order to get people out of cars that we need some money for a bike shelter!!

linny

I was in New York from April 24 to yesterday. My son in law was out of town on business for 4 days so I went to stay with my daughter. It was lovely to see the grandkids, I adore the 3 babies. The problem is that I am so exhausted when I come home (going back and forth between the two households, helping out, holding babies). Isaac is doing very well. I went to the therapy session with my daughter (it is called auditory verbal therapy) and the therapist said he is the most advanced baby she has seen at this stage. My daughter is also an incredibly dedicated mother, and does therapy with him constantly (hard to explain, you have to see it - it is based on how you talk to them - for example, you always speak before doing the action "yum, yum, Isaac is going to have something to eat" and then give him the food, so that he relates the words to the action)

My sister is TERRIBLE - I am upset beyond words. She is very aware and alert, but cannot speak, and has fallen into a terrible depression. She used to smile, but now cries a lot - it is heartbreaking and also discouraging because they feel she will not do well with rehab because of her depression. The doctor is starting her on anti depressants, but they will make her drowsy and out of it. I just can't see any good outcome and we have been told that the first couple of months indicate the level of recovery to be expected and in that regard, I dont see a lot of hope. Meantime, she knows enough to be extremely upset.

Victoria, I loved the pictures of you on your walk.

I have totally not been able to catch up, hope everyone is well. I have my first follow up in 6 months on June 4. I was told originally I would be seen every 3 months for the first two years, but that has not been the case. I feel okay, but still afraid - some days I try to remember the days before b.c., and can't - what was it like to not live in fear.

Linda

Graycie

Kelly, Just to let you know I am thinking of you today.

I added what I do to the list, that's where I am off to. Everyone have a nice day!

Debbie -- teacher
Brenda -- teacher
Rosemarie -- teacher
Laura -- Designer
Cathy -- Toy company owner
V -- RN and therapist, artist
Tadah -- keeping the Salvation Army running
MaryAlice -- works at hospital
Amy -- child psychologist
MaryAnne -- dr
dEBBIE -- artist, (were you a teacher)
Tracy --- what's your job going to be????
Graycie -- Sales merchandiser
Michelle -- bookkeeper???
Paula --
Cindy --
Me -- finance mgr

TracyNY

Wow Maryanne, three more payments on your house, that's fantastic. I remember how I felt when I paid off my car, that was exciting. I can't imagine how it must feel to own your house free and clear. Congratulations!!

The thing about denial is that it cannot live alone in your head. It needs a roommate. Cancer cannot be its roommate because it cancels out the denial. I have a little corner in my brain for cancer. I think about it for a fraction of a second when I see a spot on my body, get an ache anywhere, or feel even slightly out of sorts. Then I forget about it. As my BS says, "We all have pains".

In my head I think about the summer, decorating, what I'm going to cook for dinner, rearranging my closet. These things live well with denial.

Plus, like I tell you guys all the time, I'm kinda shallow. Remember my track on the CD? The opening lines are "Doesn't take much to make me happy and make me smile with glee". I sing, I dance, I just enjoy the heck out of myself!! Life is short and I'm going to live until I die!!

chumfry

Also thinking of Kelly today. Having been newly reaquainted with the torture devices known as "expanders," I think there's no way she won't be happier after her exchange!

For Kelly's occupation list, I'm a writer for MayoClinic.com.

debbie444

Kiersten - I hope your mum let you on!!
Kelly - good luck. Thinking of Teryn eating buffet!!
Linny - thats awful. I sometimes think its harder to see others in a bad way than it is to be there yourself.
TraceyNy - not shallow - well balanced.
Maryanne - wow 3 payments. We upped our time back up to 25 years when we moved so , 22 1/2 years to go!! Gosh - how depressing.
Where has our wise one gone??

ake

Kelly....good luck!!! I'm thinking about you

Tracey....I like what you said about denial needing a roommate. You always know how to phrase things. I'll find something to put next to denial instead of cancer...because you're right...cancer takes over! maybe thoughts of vacationing with my hubby, eating ice cream, being outside!

linny...hang in there. i'm so sorry you're going through all this. i wish there was something to say to make it right. hang in there and know we're here for you.

not much new to report...thanks maryanne for that info regarding tamoxifen and wbc. i'm convinced that's what has happened. either that or it's because of infection. i gotta let go a bit and not try to control the unknown

our mommy dog of our puppy-to-be isn't pregnant anymore. either it was a false pregnancy or a miscarriage. we're on the list for the next litter that won't be due until the end of june, so we'll get her in august, hopefully. i'm inpatient as hell, so this is hard for me. i really want a dog. but i need to learn to be patient, so maybe this is a learning experience for me

hope everyone is having nice weather. it's gorgeous here

love,
amy

ravdeb

Hope all is going well with Kelly...

Linda..good to see you back. That is so exciting about Isaac. I'm so sorry about your sister, though. How terribly sad. We just never know what can happen. I'm so sorry.

TracyNY..I love your attitude and need to adopt it for myself.

Today my onc told me I should see a psychologist to sort my anxiety out about getting mets.

She was happy I went for a bone scan (remember..another onc sent me for it..I haven't seen the onc I saw today for a long time..about a year). The physical exam was okay except that she said my nipple on my good side looked wierd and asked me if it was always this way. I have poorly shaped nipples and couldn't nurse because of it. But, the one on my good side also itches. She told me to tell my surgeon this next week when I see him and that maybe he'll want to do a biopsy. It only ithes on that side and not on my cancer side and my nipple on the cancer side doesn't look as deformed as this one. But like I said, I have poorly shaped nipples.

She also thinks I should have the TSH checked again because the fluctuating TSH could be causing my days of fatigue. She thinks I should see a specialist.

She told me to see her again in 4 months. She is a resident and isn't sure where she'll be in 4 months but she will accept me whereever she is and that the bc nurse will know where she is and I just need to ask.

I really like her. She's so nice and I can speak English with her. She listens well and is very thorough.

My father in law is improving slowly but is still in ICU. But they are happy with his progress and are keeping a close watch on him because of his age. All is well, though.

Sorry about the false pregnancy, Amy. Hope you get your puppy soon! August will come upon you before you know it! At least you don't have to wait 9 months!

cathy987

Concerning the discussion on the high cost of housing in Australia (as well as England and Israel and California) I invite you all to relocate in beautiful North Dakota where housing is probably the lowest in the states.


Deb–You’ve been going through a lot with your fil and your own health issues. Hope the summer brings you some renewed strength.

TracyS–You and Dave are looking great. Have been wishing for good things for you in finding a great job!

Mary-Are you still doing dog care at your sisters?

RoseMarie yoohoo! On your genetic testing!!!

Kelly-love the list of occupations-mine is probably closer to toy magazine publisher. Can’t wait to hear all about your exchange since I’m scheduled for June 4 and I thing our situations are very similar.

TracyNY-love your attitude–your song at the beginning of the CD always cheers me up.

Gail–computer problems can really be frustrating. I’m suffering more from not enough time. (See why at the end of this)

Mary-Anne-you are the best support giver. I DO know what paying off a mortgage is like since that’s exactly what I did last week. I knew I was getting close but for the last few years I’ve been putting my land payment toward the principle and this week when my farmer came with his spring payment I was shocked that it was more than the balance. Bank couldn’t find the mortgage yet but I have the paid in full note. Good news dh coming home!

Michele-love the house. Can’t wait to see how fast it sells.

Debbie-love the way you describe your “very important work.” I truly cannot wait to meet you and everyone else in person.
V-loved your walk pictures.

Laura-vacation must be as good as the last one!

Amy-glad your elephant sisters all came to the “talk you down from the bridge party” I was there in spirit.

Linda-glad you’re back. Wish you and your sister could find some peace. Great news about Isaac. I'll be visiting with my little grand kids when I have my exchange.


Me– on my way to France for a Jewish wedding for someone I do business with.

Washing machine is broken-kitchen sink is still stopped up- house is a mess. But do I care? Nope. Tell you more later.

Much love to all.