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Yayyy the sun is finally shining, somewhat brightly, shining none the less!
NM - Sadie knows how to 'let you have it' when she is not pleased!
goldie - so stressed about that dang (being polite here) UTI - I am really hoping that the right cure comes out of the cultures!!
chi - gotta love the stronger gums, retainer for life seems doable after all the other 'sh--' we have to put up with!
Cheers!
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Had a lovely visit with my cousin’s widow (and her daughter and grandkids) tonight. We had so much to catch up on, and it’ll haunt me to my grave that I didn’t keep in touch with them until very, very recently. (My mom sided with my dad’s other sister and BIL, and said if this cousin and his wife came to Gordy’s bar mitzvah, my other aunt & her kids wouldn’t attend; and my sister insisted I not tell them when my mom died). I was shocked that not only didn’t my other first cousins attend the funeral or shiva, but even his own sister couldn’t be bothered to fly up from Florida (but she’s a piece of work anyway, having gone through husbands—and lovers—like toilet paper, treating them that way too).
It was all because of a stupid business feud that went back a generation—and cross-generational grudges are pointless & cruel, IMHO. This isn’t 19th century Kentucky and there aren’t any Hatfields or McCoys in our DNA. Maybe it’s because I have only one sibling and Bob has only one first cousin—and my sister & I are even closer than my mom & her sister were, but to me family is everything: it’s the only one we get. I can’t imagine siblings hating each other. And I want to mend fences (even those that were never really broken) as long as we’re still alive. My cousin was fine a year ago till he got MDS—and the stem cell transplant didn’t take. It progressed so fast to “explosive leukemia” that he still looked healthy on his deathbed. Life is short, quirky, and precious.
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Mornin ladies,
It's kind of morning anyway. Yea my kids are home mercy me. I really had a nice vacation, except for missing Joey. Lori he has gotten so tall so fast, so I guess he's doing his growing now rather than later. He's the tallest one in the house and Les is 5'10", so I'm not sure how tall he is but ourcuddling is now the other way around.
Janky u finally got some sun, it's about time. It's been super hot here the furbabies can't really stay out very long.Really no spring here just cold to hot.
Sandy u r so right about family. As years go by and ur away u've been busy and just didn't have time for everyone. Then when ur older it hits u, yrs. wasted on nonsense sometimes. But on my Dad's side there was never a problem we just didn;t get together much, now I'm sorry about that. Cuz we had great times with them years ago. They stayed in Chicago and we all moved to suburbs. U'd thing that was another state so there's no reason for that. So I'm glad ur seeing everyone, of course the circumstances are sad , but u did get to get there.
I miss sleeping with Lucky, she left me and used me oh well.
I hope a good day comes to everyone.
LUBS U ALL
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Good Morning, Loungettes!Happy Thirsty Thursday! Boy is my body talking to me today!There were 3 call outs yesterday, so I spent the day taking care of residents to help out--bathing, dressing, moving people from bed to chair to toilet, etc, and walking.Lots and lots of walking. I logged 20,929 steps yesterday! All that on top of the furniture moving and CPRing the day before and my body is asking what the heck is going on and complaining bitterly. I've got to be sure to keep moving today to keep from stiffening up. Sadie is doing her part, every few minutes she comes over for a pat or belly rub to make sure I keep my arms moving and keep bending over to reach that belly.
Goldie--You really are going through a time! I wish I could make it better somehow. And yes, Dick is still driving short distances, from their place to the local hardware store from time to time. Mom won't ride with him driving anymore, so when they go somewhere together she drives. His kids are stepping up now that they know what's going on. I feel really badly for them having to go through the whole dementia horror show again after doing it with their mom. And you are not a horrible friend, you are dealing with a lot and have limited energy to do it with, just like all human beings.
Cammy Cat--Dick is still driving some. Mom will not be the one to tell him he can't drive anymore. His doctor doesn't see any reason to stop him from driving. But he does not drive far which is not necessary a bonus, considering the traffic on the road he does drive on, and he has stopped driving at night himself. Sadie says Thanks for the extra belly rub!
Chi--safe travels and enjoy your libations of choice--no judgement here!
Janky--Yup, Sadie is veryexpressive, even without having words! She makes sure that I know exactly who is the boss all the time.Hint--it's not me!
Chi--I am so sorry to hear about your cousin and the family feud. I'm with you on intergenerational feuds being pointless and cruel.
Cammy Cat--Glad the family is home safely. Sorry to hear that Lucky has deserted you, though.Such a fickle pet!
The Great Dane
- 2 oz. gin
- 1 oz. cherry brandy
- 1/2 oz. dry vermouth
- 1 tsp. kirsch
From <https://www.rover.com/blog/cocktails-for-dog-lovers-greyhound-in/>
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Good Morning, Loungettes!Happy TGIF day!Getting up to some much needed rain this ayem. The garden was getting kind of dry. Did lots of walking around at work yesterday, worked out some of the aches and stiffness from the busy days. It's been cool enough at night to sleep really well. Love this time of year. Sadie is pretty happy, she was up on the bed for some cuddles last night for a while before going back to sleeping on the cooler floor.
Quiet in here today!
Everyone have a good weekend!
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Hey all, just pooping in for a quick post.
NM, glad you got some cooler weather for sleeping and some much needed rain. Not sure when we had rain last, been awhile and temps are either in the 90's or triple digits during the day.
Cami, it does look like the family had a wonderful and much needed trip. So joey must be close to 6' already, wowsa!
Sandy, glad you got to visit with the family. Don't let it haunt you, people often get distant as time goes by, whether for no reason, or perhaps, like you say, the Hatfieilds and McCoys!
Well, I've 2 days of feeling pretty darn good, and so far today feeling good. Need to head into town for blood work, not sure if I want to see results or not!
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Mornin' ladies,
Oh Kim that was a hard day for u. No wonder u've been aching all over. U haven't done that in a while and even Sadie notices. Ur a wonder to me Kim. The people u care for are so lucky to have u always. If the dr. thinks it's all right <I think I read that> for Dick to drive around town, it must be...cuz that's one things the Drs. will tell u right away. But I don't blame ur mom.
Lori it's time u feel good and it's a good feeling mentally too. I don't blame u for not wanting to hear ur results, My dr. always says I change the subject when she gets serious I dont like hearing anything. ut when u feel good u really don't want to hear but doesn't it seem like it has to be better. That u want too hear. Jeez the ride just to go and come home could screw up all ur tests. LOL How's things with ur DD I think of her often. Oh it's funny about Joey, when he was little his Dr. said he's going to be at least 6 feet maybe taller and when my dad felt his feet he said the same thing, of course we didn't think anything of it but I guess they were right. What's funny is my dad use to feel everyone of the grandkids feet cuz my mom's father was only 5" 1 inch and he was always thinking about that with all the boys. He always worried about that gene LOL
Ohhh my phone.
LUBS U ALL
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It is great to read that people in this group are busy with families. It is really hot here and no rain. My DH and I had to attend a graveside funeral this afternoon at 3:30pm. There was a cooler with water and I took my umbrella for some shade. People were basically miserable. There is a funeral home chapel right there, but no we stood in the sun and baked. The man that passed away was a high school friend of my DH. Many stories told of his wild days and how much he loved his only daughter. Good turn out even with the heat.
Still trying to get my house clean in in preparation for surgery. I really want to take it easy for at least a week after. I don’t get this chance too often. Several books at the ready and a few Netflix shows to watch.
Hope everyone enjoys the weekend!
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Hi friends- will write more shortly. Read this article today that was published in the BCO newsletter. I thought it would be helpful to the newbees here going through treatment. We hear a lot of stuff when we are diagnosed and going through treatment from well meaning (but often clueless) people.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/beat-cancer-phrase_l_5c7479e3e4b03a10c230c8a7
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Good morning, Loungettes!Happy Saturday! Beautiful day shaping up here, some t-storms maybe in the evening. The rain yesterday really perked up the garden, but also the grass and weeds in Sadie's yard.Need to get a weed trimmer to cut down some of the overgrown stuff. Sadie came in a very wet puppy from the wet grass last night! Not that it bothers her very much.
Goldie--Hoping the lab work is good and that you keep feeling good! It's about time things turned around for you.
Cammy Cat--Yup, I obviously need to do more active stuff if a couple days of increased work makes me so achy! Talk about out of shape! Dick's primary doctor doesn't agree that Dick has any memory issues despite being told about all the changes over the last few years, and won't test him. It makes for an interesting situation. Funny how everyone predicted Joey would be so tall!
Librarian--too bad the graveside service wasn't held in the chapel, especially in the heat. Good idea to take an umbrella.Stockup on extra pillows of all sizes, they are great for getting into comfortable positions and being able to rest and relax.
Jazzy--great article!Maybe one that should be printed out and given to every newly diagnosed person so they can give copies to their friends and family.
Saturday Night Fever
Ingredients
- 1/2 oz. Sambuca
- 1 splash(es) Lime Juice
- 1/2 oz. Jack Daniel's Whiskey
Instructions
Shake Sambuca and the splash of lime juice over ice. Pour into a shot glass and top up with Jack Daniel's Whiskey.
From <https://www.barnonedrinks.com/drinks/s/saturday-night-fever-8234.html>
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That's a great article, Jazzygirl; thanks for sharing! When I was diagnosed, I cringed at some of the things people said to me, but I cringed even more at some of the things I had said (or not said) in the past when others close to me received a cancer diagnosis. Sadly, it took being thrust into this situation myself for me to have a better idea of how to respond to someone else's bad news. The line I liked the best from the article is this one:
"You can also say something simple: 'I'm so glad you told me. Whatever happens, and whatever decisions you make, I'm with you.'"
It takes away the pressure of being made to feel like you must remain positive and smiling at all times or that you are a failure if cancer spreads despite following through with treatment plans, committing to a low-risk lifestyle, and trying to maintain a sense of normalcy despite pain, nausea, fatigue, and fear.
In keeping with the topic of this thread, I will share that I have significantly reduced my drinking since my diagnosis; no more nightly glass of vino for me, but I do still have a drink now and then. Yesterday, I enjoyed a wonderful glass of montepulciano sitting on the shaded veranda of an old, historic hotel overlooking a small lake with my 82 year old mother (who also enjoys her wine lol) while visiting an arts festival. I savored every last drop of wine in that glass!!
It is a gorgeous sunny day here and I am going stand up paddleboarding with my sister. There is a cute bar on the lake where we paddle, and my sister is always trying to get me to paddle over there and have a drink. (She had breast cancer 12 years ago and is a little more relaxed about the drinking than I am.) Today, I think I'll surprise her and say yes when she asks if I want to paddle over there and have a beer.
Hope all of you have a wonderful weekend!
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SUPer52, I’m pretty much where you are with the wine, except that (but for free champagne in airline club lounges and on transatlantic flights) my “daily” glass has long since been limited to pairing with the foods that call for it—and now, never when I’m dining alone (especially at home). Last night’s Chilean sea bass would have called, pre-cancer, for a wonderful buttery Chardonnay or dry sparkler—but instead I popped open a can of LaCroix cherry-lime unsweetened seltzer. (Invisalign now limits how often & long I can eat or drink anything other than water or seltzer; and my MO-imposed near-keto diet limits my carbs...which, alas, wine—even dry—provides).
Cami, Happy can’t play the violin but sings that plaintive song whenever he thinks I’ve forgotten how recently I’ve fed him and can therefore bamboozle me into feeding him again. Heidi, OTOH, is content to merely steal his kibble (and is unpredictably finicky about wet food) and beg for catnip. I swear she must have been a stoner in a former life.
Hot & sticky today. Maybe a storm later, maybe not. I think I’ll go to the Subaru dealership for a free car wash to bring on the rain.
Carole, so sorry about the loss of your friend. In Judaism, sometimes the funeral itself is held in a cemetery chapel (rather than funeral home or temple); but there’s always an additional short graveside service so attendees can fulfill the mitzvah (blessed commandment to do a good deed) of tossing a shovelful of earth into the grave after prayers are done. Let me tell you, a graveside service in the bitter cold dead of winter is just as brutal as in blazing heat
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hey hey y’all! Gigi is great! Been busy as hell! Finished Taxol! Never lost my hair through it. Got thin as shit, so we buzzed it with clippers. Now I’m rocking a short ass du! Feels great with the temps and humidity in N.C. hot as hello! Had my reconstruction surgery on masectomy side completed in May! Got me a Gummie and he lifted the other one! I am only on Herceptin every 3 weeks, it only takes 30 minutes! Have to do this for the rest of the year then I am done! Wanted to say hey to everyone and hope y’all are doing great also! Scarey stuff! Stay safe, stay healthy and stay Thirsty My Friends! We got this👊💪🌴🍺🥃🌴!
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Good afternoon friends- it's already the middle of July, where does the time go? I have continued to be a busy gal with lots of summer music, friends, and more. I was out this week to a blues event and also to see the first concert of the NM Jazz Festival series. A well known saxophonist and his Hammond B3 organ playing friend, Dan Trudell, whom I learned this fellow does a lot of jazz in Chicago too). I have not seen this group in a few years and he has a new band with a dynamite female drummer from Mexico. Great start to the jazz festival. More coming up too! Here is a sampling of Doug Lawrence and his New Organ Trio.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TVOI6JnHRg
It's hot here, dog days of summer. Monsoons have started but not a lot of moisture around. We have been having some rolling black outs in my part of the city, third one this week as I came in late one night from the above mentioned concert. Nothing like coming home to a dark and HOT house. Think the power was out for several hours. I put a cool compress on my forehead and went to bed. I have gotten spoiled with AC and fans in the summer for sure.
Taking a break from the music scene this weekend to get caught up on some errands and home things. And I also am testing driving a new flute (alto) a friend is selling through a friend and already in love. Sounds is great, seems technically sound and after a trip to the my horn person for a check out, I expect this one will be mine. I have been playing the flute longer than any of my instruments (this will be instrument #6 for me) and literally wanted one of these since high school days. Judy Collins used to feature alto and bass flutes on her songs back in the day and love the deep sound. I bucket list item from 40 some years ago. I have been playing the flute for 50 years as of 2019!
Gigi- congrats on finishing your Taxol and also not loosing your hair. I hope you continue to feel better and stronger every day!
Super52- glad the article is helpful. I kept my dx fairly private due to self employment issues but even with the folks I did tell, I got a lot of comments and still do. My sister also had bc and just passed her 7 year mark. Cancer seems to be one of those things you either have to go through or help someone through. I read somewhere that the best thing a person with cancer can do is to find others who have helped someone else through it or been there themselves. Enjoy your paddle boarding!
JCS- I am sorry about the loss of your DH's long time friend. The services sounded tough to get through. My he rest in peace.
NM- has Miss Sadie been swimming yet? Do you think the kayak will come out this summer?
Chi- it's hot and a bit muggy here too. I am a fan of La Croix too, I drink more water and ice tea in the summer than anything else. I was at the Subaru dealer today for some express service but there was nothing express about it.....
Cami- is the family home? Did they have a good time? I am sure the travel was hard for Les. She is still trying to recover, but know from my own times, you sometimes just push forward and wait for a few moments where you don't feel so tired. The fatigue lasts for so long. I hope everyone is home safe and you are enjoying hearing about their time away.
Okay, time to get to some house things. Staying in and keeping cool over here friends.....
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Mornin ladies,
Good to ear from u Gigi and glad ur done with Taxol. seems like ur feeling good and in a good place. Great for u.
Super I think when anyone hears some has cancer they r tongue tied. My best comment to e was my ex-husband he just simply said : So when u r going to die" All I said was not before u. Well he did die a couple of yrs ago so I was right I that but I can't say I told u so. But I did get plenty of advice that I ignored, I guess people want to show care they just don't know how to sometimes. Hope ur doing good.
Kim I always thought Maine was a steady place for weather, but ur just as goof as we are. and when Lori and Jazzy talk about their weather so many times I've been surprised.
Jazzy I see ur still loading up ur summer with fun things. Before we know it it will be over always to fast. But u sure get every drop out of it.
JC our family has stopped going to the little chapel and then the graveside, we go to the bigger chapel and then leave I really like that better. And if it's way to hot I give u credit for going.
Sandy we have changed a lot about funerals, not the Catholic part, just the Italian part.Years ago u hired mourners and they would rean their money. It had to look like whoever it was would be sorely missed and the more mourners the more they were loved. Jeez Italians are so dramatic.
I didn't sleep at all the other nite, ran out of Xanax too, so yesterday Joey knew that I wasn't right so he made me some toast and sat with me til I could relax, my anxiety was big and when I finished my toast he sat and rubbed my arm and I then relaxed and slept, he knows me best.
Hoping everyone has a nice Sunday.
LUBS U ALL
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Good Morning, Loungettes!Happy Sunday Funday! I'm meeting Mom in a bit and we're going to go out and find something fun to do for the day. Dick's kids are taking him for the day. Now sure what we're going to find to do, but we'll find something. We used to do this pretty regularly, we calling "having an adventure"When we were doing this pretty regularly we've been yard sale shopping, whale watching, museum visiting, and to different festivals and the like. I wonder what we'll find today?Poor Sadie will be stuck at home, Mom isn't a big dog fan, and it's too hot for her to spend any time in the car. She'll be more comfortable here at home supervising the neighborhood, and I'll try to find a treat to bring home to her.
Welcome SUPer52!I've been a bit ashamed of some of the things I have said to people before I was diagnosed, too. I know people mean well, and try very hard to take the intended sentiment and not the actual words sometimes. But I am so tired of the "fighting" mindset, and the "your cancer" mindset from medical people.It ain't "my" cancer, I didn't go out and buy it, I don't want it, I'm not making a living off treating it, if the cancer "belongs" to anyone, it belongs to the Oncs and Rads docs and nurses and labtechs who are making a living off it!Whenever I see the phrase so-and-so "failed first line therapy" I want to scream.The patient did not "fail" the treatment, the treatment failed the patient! Argggggg!OK, getting off the soapbox now.I am loving the mental pic I have of you and your Mom on a lovely veranda with an incredible view enjoying a glass of fine wine.And good for you for paddleboarding to the bar with your sister!
Chi--the furbabies are pretty good at manipulating us, aren't they? Love the idea of getting the car washed to bring on the rain. Usually works!
Hey, Gigi!Congrats on finishing Taxol treatment! 30 minutes of herceptin every 3 weeks sounds doable, and having an end time must feel great.
Jazzy--sounds like the Jazz Festival has been great, so gladyou are enjoying it. Wow, playing the flute for 50 years!That's a long time!Sadie hasn't been swimming yet, that's on the list.Thinking about getting the kayak out, it's time to get it wet again.
Cammy Cat--yeah, Maine weather can be quite variable. The saying is "if you don't like the weather just wait 5 minutes. It'll change."Drive to work with the heat on in the car, drive home with the Ac on is common. Not sleeping is not good, running out of Xanax is not good. Glad you had Joey to help you get through it.
Apricot Adventure
Ingredients
3 mint sprigs
1 tsp de sugar
1.5 cl de lime juice
4 cl d'apricot brandy
1 cl de vodka
1 cl de club soda
Method
- Step 1
Use a "Shaker" for "Apricot Adventure" drink recipe. - Step 2
Crush part of the mint together with the sugar and some Zwack. Shake the rest of the Zwack with the lime juice and ice as desired and pour into the glass. Fill up with club soda and decorate with the remaining mint and perhaps some lime. - Step 3
Serve in "Highball Glass".
From <https://en.1001cocktails.com/cocktails/cocktail_apricot-adventure_360080.aspx>
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Well, I was right. Labs not all that great. The only good thing is my liver enzymes have come down to 110 and 56, from up into the 1500's. Norm is 40ish. TM's took a huge leap and I'm hoping it's because I've been sick. My DD is heading back to the island on Tuesday. More for a break and she misses her home and fur babies, I think she will be gone for 10 days. Surgery, fingers crossed, will be August 1st. I'm still feeling pretty good, been a cleaning fool. But I do have to stop and rest every so often. No more strong urine odor, no more fevers, no more napping.
Cami, I think Joey is just begining to grow and lots more to go. Funny how the doctor said he will be tall. And then your dad feeling the feet, funny. I can't believe your ex said that to you. "So when are you going to die", was he just joking? Joey is just amazing, calming you down so you can sleep!
JSC, not sure I could handle that heat and humidity, umbrella or not! Glad to hear you are getting your house in order. You are having lumpectomy?
NM, Dick's doctor doesn't see an issue with Dick...oy vey! Rememinds me of my mom's dr. who always told her she was doing great. Yeah right. Or he just knew she was going to do what she wanted, so he was just apeasing her. Besides the fact that I think he was about her age and probably shouldn't have still been practicing!
Super, hi and welcome to our lounge. People just aren't sure how to handle those with cancer, therefore saying the wrong things sometimes. I have also heard of friends just leaving friends because they just don't know how to handle the situationeven husbands! Have fun on the paddleboard with your sister. That's one of those things that look so easy, but pretty certain they are harder than you think!
Sanndy, funny about the free car wash and rain. we could sure use the rain out here.Gigi, did you use cold caps? Taxol was the one that took what hair I had left, after A/C. Meaning my eyelashes and eyebrows mainly, as I still had thme until I took Taxol. Glad to hear you are feeling great though.
Jazzy, hot here too, even had a few triple digit ones. But no moisture. Always seemes to scoot just to the side of us, whether it's to the East, South or West. You are one busy gal!
NM, have a super fun time with your mom. I would call it Mommy/Daughter time. Can't wait to hear what ya's did. And I"m sure Sadie will be forgiving when she gets her treat. I'm with you on the "your" cancer and refuse to say "my cancer" I ALWAYS say "the cancer I have". Maybe it was from you I got that! Another one that really bugs me is to hear so and so lost their "battle" with cancer. When you are in a car acccident and get killed, they don't say "they lost their battle with their car". Or any other thing that kills a person. I like that I'm living with cancer. She lived a long time with cancer, therefore I win! We all have to die, we just die in different ways.
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Happy funday sunday friends- reading up on all your updates. It continues to be warm here and there was some monsoonal rain around yesterday, but went around us the same as it has done for Goldie. I am trying to keep the yard going and have to reprogram the drip again today as it gets wiped every time there is a power outage. I heard NYC had a huge black out yesterday too on the eve of a historic one that occurred back in the 70s. Aging infrastructure galore.
Today I am going to da pool for a swim and focusing on home, business and yard things. I have the cleaning coming coming tomorrow and there is always the "cleaning before the cleaning" which means getting surfaces cleared off.
Goldie- your DD probably needs to be sure things are in good shape back home before she returns for her surgery. She is having that state side, back in the Midwest, correct? Will be in her pocket that day and hope everything goes easily for her. What a year it has been for you and the fam.
Hopefully your numbers are only a result of things being out of balance. Glad the liver enzymes are down friend. Keep getting stronger every day friend. Sending much love!
Cami- your comeback to your ex husband was perfect and also prophetic. I had some comments made to me about dying, but more like "are you scared you might die?" One thing I never expected going through treatment was that I would have to deal with managing the feelings of those around me. Until I realized it was really not my job to do that and learned to just redirect the conversation to things like "here is how you can help me". Thank god for people who get it and can just step in to help without having to put all their commentary into an otherwise impossible situation?
NM- the wife of a cousin who was diagnosed with bc in her 30s back in the 1990s, was going through a lot of really difficult treatments (stem cell replacement, bone marrow transplant, etc.) Itt was around the same time my brother was very ill too and supporting that situation consumed all of us. I remember seeing her one time and saying how I wished I could be in touch more, but was overwhelmed with my brothers illness .In other words, I made it about me instead of just asking how she was doing? She was so kind and knew what we were dealing with, but thought about that response I gave to her that day and vowed to be more mindful. As we age and things happen, life teaches us to find better words to say. I have learned that even if I can't do much else, a simple "how are you doing?" and a nice card from time to time lets folks know you are thinking of them.
I hope you and your mom have a great day together. Even a nice lunch somewhere will be a perfect break. Miss Sadie will be glad to see you when you are home and for some nice tummy rubs and a treat!
Got to get going to my day. I am having a full spectrum of imaging and BS apt this Friday and will be back next weekend to let you know how it all goes.
Have a good week friends!
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Mornin' Ladies,
Dammit Lori I really thought everything was going to be better. But some were good and u do feel better...See why I don't understand any of this. Remeber my cousin lived 25 yrs with stage IV and she was 80 so u can go a long way yet. Dr. stuff can always be goofy. Oh chit now did I say the wrong thing. Between us I always feel like I cn say anything and u know what I mean, cuz u know how I feel. U know since ur DD has to wait for her surgery I don't blame her for going home to take care of things.
Kim good u went out with ur mom and whatever u did it had to be fun.
Super, I'm sorry I thought I missed something, I didn't welcome u to our world hoping u come back and share whatever ur comfortable with here.
Jazzy I'm jelly of u for all the fun u plan and then do it, Oh I plan but caring it out is a different story. LOL
I have to charge my phone and get ready for work, if I really only knew how to work this effin phone, it would make my job easier. Oh well
LUBS U ALL
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Good Morning, Loungettes!Happy Monday Monkey Day! Mom and I had a great time yesterday. We went to see the Wire Bridge, a bridge in the back woods of central Maine that is held up by cables, and does not touch the ground on the ends. It's pretty weird and very neat.I'm working on getting some of the pics off the phone to the computer so I can post some. Things are not as easy to do with the new iPhone as they were with the Android phone! Mom and I stopped for Lobstah Rolls for lunch, and Dick and his kids stopped for Lobstah Rolls for lunch while they were out, too!Funny coincidence.Sadie was not too unhappy with me, there's a new house going up on the lot next door for her to supervise, and I bought some treats for her at one of the little Mom and Pop stores we stopped at for a drink and potty stop.
Goldie--sorry to hear about the labs, but glad the liver enzymes are better. Sounds like you are starting to feel better, and that is good.I actually found out yesterday that Dick's eye doctor (he has glaucoma) doesn't see any reason he shouldn't drive.His primary care doc (at the Vet's Admin) hasn't been told about the memory issues and personality changes. Dick doesn't think to mention any of that and Mom won't say anything unless directly asked. What a situation! Mom and I did have a very, very nice time.
Jazzy--wow, your family went through a lot all at once back in the 90's! We do live and learn, and we do give others the benefit of focusing on intention and not necessarily the words.
Cammy Cat--aww, sad kitty!
Kitty Highball
Ingredients
Serving: 1
- 2 ounces red wine
- 3/4 ounce ginger syrup (see Editor's Note)
- 1/2 ounce lime juice
- soda water, to top
Garnish: candied ginger
Directions
- Combine all ingredients, except the soda water, in a mixing tin and shake with ice.
- Strain into a Collins glass over ice.
- Top with soda water.
- Garnish with candied ginger.
Editor's Note
Ginger Syrup:
2 cups sugar
1 cup fresh ginger juice
Combine the sugar and ginger juice in a small pot over very low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat and let cool completely. Transfer to a plastic or glass container and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
From <https://punchdrink.com/recipes/kitty-highball/>
FYI:Ginger syrup can be mixed with seltzer or soda water to make Ginger Ale!
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Kim, doesn’t it drive you nuts when a person’s doctors don’t coordinate with one another so it’s as if they’re walking around with different pieces of a patient’s jigsaw puzzle that they don’t know the other one has? That’s why I’m a fan of having patient portals where all my docs—even the one in a different hospital system—know exactly what’s going on with me and what conflicts with what. Same thing with pharmacies—I hate that CVS costs more and the lines can be long, but it’s around the corner and I can manage my Rxs online (and am not at the mercy of mail-order, especially with impending vacations running up against dwindling supplies). I keep my letrozole separate—because one little independent neighborhood pharmacy not only charges 1/3 as much as the chains, but has a Kosher deli upfront.
Lori, hope you can catch a break. Hope the TMs are a blip caused by the stress of infection, and your liver enzymes seem much closer to normal. Big step that you can stop & rest rather than have to nap.
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iPad acting weirdly, so second-posting rather than editing. (It's as if gremlins have taken over and suddenly indent everything so far to the right—spontaneously, w/o my touching the keyboard) that it sometimes disappears until submitted—and then when I go back to edit it remains disappeared!
Jazzy, I'd give anything to go back in time and start playing music when really young—my family couldn't afford lessons and my school didn't have a band program. Oh, to be a virtuoso (which I most assuredly am NOT)!
Grilled pork chops last night, so DOTD was a Rhône-style Vina Robles 2017 rose (97% Syrah, 3% Viognier). Chilled to the point of near-brain-freeze, given the weather.
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Early mornin' ladies,
Quiet here ladies.
Kim what a great time u had with ur mom. That sounds like so fun. My mom did things with my sister cuz they liked the same things so I never really did just plain stuff, but as I was reading urs I just smiled. And u all had lobstah rolls, kinda funny, but being Maine sounds logical. The DOTD looks so good even now.
Sandy u actually made me think. I don't think I've learned much in life but if I could go back in time I would change a whole lot, but I didn't learn what to do from here on.even tho I did learn from years ago what I shouldn't have done. Oh well.
I still sleep like chit, when my kids went on vacay, I was really so apprehensive about being alone. But in no time I was fine and slept with lucky for naps and at nite. And sleeping with him I was so relaxed we slept all nite, didn't really need a nap but cuddled with him anyway. I always felt like our furbabies were so important but I forgot just how important so I'm jelly of u Kim, Sadie is such a big help to you.
I'm going back to sleep for now.
LUBS U ALL
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Good Morning, Loungettes!Happy Twofer Tuesday! Well, this is turning into an interesting week at work. The State Survey team is in the building. These are the folks who visit every Nursing Home once a year and inspect everything from soup to nuts to make sure we are following all of the State of Maine and Federal Medicare/Medicaid rules and regulations. They are scheduled to be here all week. It's make or break time! Actually, I'm not particularly worried about us passing, but I am a bit nervous about my part. I really hope I haven't missed anything, but I'm new enough that I could have. Hopefully, if I have, it will be something relatively small and easily fixed. Sadie clearly is not worried at all.When I got home and was telling her about the survey team arriving she gave me a nudge to keep scratching her ears and otherwise didn't say a thing, just sat thumping her tail on the floor.Gotta love her confidence!
Chi--Yep, docs not talking to each other (or reading each other's notes) is just crazy making. Electronic Medical Records is making that harder and harder.So many programs won't talk to each other and getting a logical, concise clinical report out of a system designed to list every detail to increase the billing potential is impossible. And don't you love electronic Gremlins??
Cammy Cat--I'm not sure but sometimes that applies to dogs, too! Our fur babies are very important, that's for sure. They can also be a bit of a pain in the anatomy, at times!
The wire bridge does not touch land! The wooden road bed is held up by thick wires.
It's a pretty bridge!
My Mom!
Me and Mom trying to take a selfie. I did not realize how much the wind had blown my bangs around!
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