TIME TO CIRCLE THE WAGONS GIRLS

marshakb

Hey Shokk, we've picked out the show for our 9th annual dinner theatre show in January and we are doing "Daddy's Dyin' Whose Got the Will" about a disfunctional southern Texas family. Everybody gathering around the family home waiting for daddy to die. I'm playing the free spirit who has slept with everyone in town except her brother. haha I'm lookin' for inspiration. LOL

shokk

Ok Marsha let me give you some insight to Texas Women.......first of all of course lots of makeup and big hair is a must.......we as Texans are not Southerns...we are Texans......in our state constitution we can suceed from the Union if we so desire........to be called a "Cowboy" is not an insult but a hugh compliment.....we all found it so funny when the media kept referring to "Bush" as a "Cowboy"......well hell yippee ya yea......Texas women loveeeeeeee men in general.....the tuffer the man the better.......remember the Alamo.....we did actually lose that battle but gave our lives defending our state........and the women are soft and curving on the outside but tuff on the inside........you will do great....you sound prefect for the part........

lizws

Hi everyone, just popping in to check on you guys. Any word from Amy?

I'll read when I can and be back later.

Hugs
Liz

lv2cmp

Amy checking in here quickly.

My dad passed away on the 14th at 9:22 pm. The funeral will be Wednesday. I will drop back in hopefully later when I have more time but there is so much to get done.

Thank you for all your thoughts.

Amy

beth1225

Oh Marsha, was just reading for the past day but I am so glad to see you got a part in a great show. I wish I had that kind of courage. The last time I got up to speak in public was at the school board meeting when they threatened to cut the district employee's benefits. I was shaking down to my toes. Let us know how it is going from rehearsals to ticket sales! My best friend's daughter is in a comedy improv group and they are performing here this weekend. They just came back from Iowa for some kind of competition. Love Shokk's description of Texan women. Follow her lead and you will have a wonderful performance.

Heading to the kitchen to make ds favorite dinner of sweet and sour meatballs for his birthday. We will celebrate this weekend with my family since my nephew's birthday is also the 16th. So cake will wait until then.

The christening was beautiful but the church was stifling. No a/c and it hit 90 degrees yeserday. Thank goodness the reception hall was cool. I took pics but they won't download. DH was called up for a reading because the mother is his neice who is is his goddaughter. It was really touching. Her mom and I both cried. The enxt new baby in the family is being christened in the Fall so I guess I better get crocheting again!

Thanks again all of you for puttign up with a knothead like me! I am better after seeing the ps and he gave me a script for effexor. See how I do on that. TTFN (ta ta for now!)

bearlysane111

Hi to everyone,
Hey to the new people joining us!
I loved to play circle games and the kids did as well. Think it was that feeling of a bonding,linking and the support of a circle-like this group!
My space is limited.LOL One of the few times that I don't have zillions of words
Peter-G'even-love those funny pics Amy-thinking of your dad today. Cheri-fresh corn/tomatoes is living!Miss all the fun/friends!
Angel/Charlene-miss you,too;love reading abt your girls and fam;good luck at dr's off
Hey,Colleen-some people never realice what they hv until it's gone and some friends make us wonder where they are coming from-mine have,at times.Hi to Warren!
Denise-smart gdaughter;lovely pics of you/Suz:congrats on diet.
Lisa-loved the exhibit pics and it reminded me of the "Snow Falling on Cedar" movie that was awesome. Iris

sherloc

Back, had my own drama play out. Couldn't find my darn car keys. Why not you may ask. Because I left them in hubbys car. DUH!! So never made it to work out, but darling manperson that I am married to left work and brought my keys home...me thinks he might have felt guilty cause he had my spare key at work...but I digress....darling husband brought my keys home (including the spare) and I got to go pick up the quilt.
IT LOOKS FANTASTIC.
The quilter did an amazing job.

Shokk, remember? I remember someone nasty several months ago. I thought she left?
Yeah for Jaz for copying the post before it was deleted.

Marsha, we look fabulous standing on the corner with our oogly eyes gapping at the crime scene. Did you see the hottie paramedic?

Gina, we love you and were the important ones.

Z, is that one of your poems?

Hi Liz.

sherloc

Amy I am so sorry. My prayers are with your family.

susanmcm

good morning all,
or afternoon, I see we are still having a little drama. I wonder why Gina's post was edited by the moderators. I'm probably not supposed to ask that.

as to buffalogal, I hope to heck that I have enough of a life that I am not reduced to hanging out as an imposter on a message board looking for someway to mess with people. I guess some people we really should be feeling sorry for instead of getting angry at.

anyway, has anyone talked with amy??? Has anyone talked with Robin? I've talked with Cheri!!!! that's always good for a few laughs.

back later.
susan

jasmine

Amy I am so sorry for your loss.

susanmcm

Amy, I'm so sorry. Sending you hugs and prayers for you and your family.

lizws

Amy - know that you and your family are in my prayers. I'm so sorry.

Hugs

zazette15

Hi Liz: No it's not an original of mine, just one in a collection I keep in my own journal to read and re-read when I need to.

Amy: Peace Will Find You.

purplemb

Amy, so sorry for your loss....know you & your family are in my prayers....
MB

Boy gone for the weekend and see what I miss...I guess the "drama" is over,,,now back to hand holding, camp fire singing, marshmallow cooking times...

G thank you for being you...we wouldn't be the friends we are without you...I love the circle and by they am addicted ...
MB

dash

Circle Girls--
I am so scared and in need of some hope.
I officially finished chemo in May and since then, I have been eating very healthy food and exercising by long brisk walks, swimming and gardening--I lost 15 lbs so far. About a month after chemo, I went to my primary care doctor and had a physcial. Seems the chemo left me with high blood pressure, high liver enzymes, an enlarged liver(shown by an US), heart problems-bad chest pain and fluttering(from being thrown into menopause, they think) and now the latest is high blood sugar(fasting 166) I've been sent to Deborah heart and Lung hospital--they are putting me on beta blockers until my body adjusts to menopause and now they are talking about diabetes.
I am pretty scared--is it because my body needs to normalize after being abused this year, has the cancer spread and making my organs stressed, am I going to die? I am so tired of bad news and medicines. I get tired feeling, faint feeling and out of breath more easily than I should.
Please say a little prayer for me and tell me if you have heard of all this happening to anyone else and that they got thru it fine.
Thanks and hugs,
Holly
PS--I've been questioned about my diet repeatedly and this is a sample day--
Plain greek yogurt 0% fat with blueberries or a peach, TBL of chopped nuts, TBL of wheat germ, drizzle of buckwheat honey or olive oil for breakfast. Lunch may be a small piece of salmon grilled with olive oil, garlic and lime and a big bowl of spinach and beans or romaine lettuce, dinner is maybe boneless skinless chicken breast or salmon with grilled or sauteed summer vegetables and watermelon and maybe some brown rice and kidney beans. If I have a snack, it may be more yogurt or kefir or more vegetables or scrambled egg white with spinach, tomatoes and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.
Mostly, lean proteins, fresh summer fruit and veggies and a small amount of whole grains and healthy oils and I'm seasoning food with my garden herbs. Along with the exercise, what more can I do???? Very frustrating.

beth1225

Amy, I am so very sorry for your loss. We were posting at the same time and I missed it. Please let God find a way to leave you with peace and love in your hearts.

neesie

Amy: I am so sorry to hear of your Daddy's passing. Please know that your entire family are in my thoughts.

Hugs and Love,
Denise

Anonymous

Amy - I'm so very sorry. Thinking of you and your family during this very difficult time.

Big Hugs,
Charlene

neesie

Holly: Of course you are scared and confused. I'm glad you came here and shared with us. First thing, NO you are not going to die. Sounds like your body is scared and confused too.....just think what it has been through. My guess is it is all treatment related, and the Dr's are taking the precautions necessary to get you back where you need to be.
Take a few deep breaths (and a xanax) and "try" to relax abit. We all know that giving advice is much easier than taking advice.........but just remember that we are here for you, please stay and keep us posted. In the meantime, you've been moved to the center of the circle to be watched over until you are feeling better. Sending you a prayer and a big hug.{{{{{{Holly}}}}}}}
Hugs,
Denise

bearlysane111

Amy,
I am so sorry abt your dad.I just saw your post.You and all of your family are in my thoughts.
Iris

marshakb

Amy, I am sorry for your loss. We all know how much you loved your daddy. You and your family are in my hearts and prayers. Marsha

Biker54

Oh Amy, I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. You are in my thoughts daily.

Love,

SoCalLisa

Wow what a match..



I leave for the morning and look what happens I bounced into the confused couch..

Hope everyone is OK...

purplemb

Holly...gentle hugs, I pray this is all just your body trying to get back to normal...keep your head up and know we care...

SheriH...wow didn't mean to leave you out, but thought the new name was great and wow on the new picture...hugs...are you doing schooling thru the summer too?...or do home schoolers get a break too?...just curious...hugs

MB

Anonymous

My heart goes out to you Amy...so sorry to hear about your dad...gentle hugs.

marshakb

Holly,

So nice to see you again, you've been away for awhile. I finished chemo in May also and my doc said some of my labs were a little off while my body struggles to heal and strengthen after all the abuse that is chemo. Try not to panic, I know it is hard. You are doing everything right, give your body the rest it needs, pamper yourself alittle.

When I first came to these boards, you were one of the first to offer me words of encouragement, hugs, and support. Is there anything I can do? Well I can listen, please know you are in the center of the circle, let us know how you are doing and how the beta blocker is working. Chemo thru me into menapause also, the drenching night sweats are not something I could have ever imagined. ((((((((((((Holly)))))))))))))))) Marsha

Biker54

Holly, it takes quite a while for your poor body to recover from chemo. I never got back to my original energy level. You have to remember that you were basically poisoned for several months. We don't like to think about it that way, but it's the truth. You just need to give yourself time to recover. It will get better. Hang in there! ((((Holly)))) Gentle hugs!

SoCalLisa

Oops..sorry I missed an entire page..

I am so sorry to hear about your Dad, Amy..we are all here to hold your hand.

Holly, my body went every which way but loose after chemo ..my liver also was damaged...finally I did come out of that zone with the help of a good physical therapist and time...you are doing all the right things...hugs to you...

shokk

((((Amy)))) I was afraid your dad had passed over the weekend......so sorry sweetheart......we are here when you need us........Holly I was just thinking about you recently.....saw some fresh strawberry plants with little bitty strawberries and wondered how you were doing.......ok deep breath.......we all know how you feel....I flunked all my test except blood surger and that is the only one that has been normal........just get on some blood pressure meds and they will probably get some more test for blood suger.....its all treatable.....you may want to pm LisaElder.....sounds like she may be having some of the same issues as you......she posted a couple of weeks ago and also is very frighten........we all are going to have to deal with the effects of chemo....I'm sure some will be prenament......but I think everything is treatable.....take care Holly and please keep us updated on what's going on........I think everyone needs to remember that we all help each other so much because we all experience so much of the same crap..........

bearlysane111

Holly,
I am glad that you came here and so sorry that you are dealing with so many things.I very vividly rememb when you were posting last summer and how much support you gave to others.Thinking of you and pls keep coming back as there are some very compassionate people here
To everyone else,lost my post as there is no way to save info.So,hi to all of you this afternoon.
Iris