TIME TO CIRCLE THE WAGONS GIRLS

beth1225

Hi gang! I talked to Puppy yesterday and I will know tonight when I talk to her dh how she is doing. Depending on which surgery she gets, she will be in a mdically induced coma so that she keeps still. She said it will be for about 24 hours. I will get more details from dh.

She did spend some time yesterday with her sister who also lost a family pet of 12 years. But we got onto better subjects and she sounded upbeat and anxious for the wait to be over.

I do wish we all lived right around the corner from each other so we can all hold onto one another for real instead of just cyberspace. But for right now, we will be rooting for our Puppy to get through this!

{{{{PUPPY}}}} We are all joined in prayer for you, now and always.

Anonymous

Everybody see the thread MizSissy started titled: Puppy is Out of Surgery & Doing Great!!!

Sounds like very good news and she was even talking to her DH!

beth1225

I just saw it after my post! Charlene, it sounds very promising!

NOLONGERREADINGORPOSTING

Yes Angel, the news is good. I posted as much as I know in a new thread...

http://community.breastcancer.org/ubbthr...true#Post663055

They were only able to do fix one of the aneurysms, but will go back for the other three later. But they did a non-invasive procedure, so recovery should be fast.

We're gonna party tonite!!!! Woohoo!!

Mizsissy

newvickie

I am so happy I can barely stand it. Thank God! Be back later ladies (and Peter).

purplemb

wow...
Betty...hugs please remember youdid a great job on the conference and don't let anyone tell you differently....hugs...and boxes of kleenex...

Ok Nicki..i wasn't gonna mention anything about Pinkstock..but since everyone else has...hmmm...sorry hugs..oh yeah..just noticed the new signature...lol...don't you just love having a big brother...

Cheri..so sorry your feeling couped up....hugs...
Charlene...hope you are healing well...
so many to speak to but not much time...
OK as you all know I'm not online till monday...will osmeone with my home phone number let me know about Puppy...please if I'm not home leave a message...
hugs to all...MB

Lynn48

Good Afternoon Girls,

OK, I went for some golf therapy and I am not pouting anymore. Thank you to all those who offered advice. I am writing this on Word and then will do the copy/paste thing. See if I can still follow my notes from this morning, lol.
{{{PUPPY}}} and prayers for you. Saw that the first surgery has gone well and hope your pain is reduced.
Holly – So sad about Feathers but what a great gift you both had in her last day. I also had my retriever cross put down about two weeks ago. Her leg broke walking down some stairs and they think it was cancer related and unable to fix. Such a hard decision and I wasn’t even home to be with her. Hubby stayed with her to the end, dear man. I still look around expecting her to be there. Hugs for you and your family.
Liz-good thing you were at the store for that girl. Hope she remembers to eat before shopping now. Is this the bathroom job from a couple of months ago? Is it a complete redo? That is quite an undertaking, kudos.
Nicki-well I don’t know if it qualifies for a ‘happy anniversary’ but so glad you are here if not for the manner in which we had to get here! You make us all happy with your posts. ‘NO HUMPY’ means lie down!! ROTFLMAO! Think my DH could learn that??
Vicki-I have ‘Mr Icky’ written down. Trying to remember. OOOOHHH yeah, glad you could get your point across to him even with his son there, the sneaky guy. You are way too busy. I am so envious of all you guys going to Pinkstock. Is it going to become an annual?? Maybe next year.
Mandy- know you are on holidays now, maybe you’ll go to a computer café to keep in touch. You are so funny. Loved the shirt logo. They need to think up something for us one boobed wonders not doing recon and not wearing prosthesis (can’t stand it, feels weird, have found that button up shirts cover up ok for me so that is usually all I wear now). Have a great vacation and I hope the chemo doesn’t cause any problems.
Karen-glad to hear you’re doing better. Careful with the meds and make sure you eat too.
DebC- Poop Police/Queen of Poop-dubious titles to be sure but I had a good chuckle reading all the references. Marsha, what did you get in the mail, sounds stinky! Have a great week and a safe trip Deb.
Tricia- yep, a jerk shield would be great. Maybe one of our picture procurers could find one.
Carrie-hugs and prayers and chants of B9 for this new lump. Man, once should be enough for all of us.
NS-keeping you in the center and surrounded with love and prayers. October can’t come soon enough. Thank you for creating this wonderful spot.
Margaret-hope the scope was uneventful and that you enjoyed a good breakfast.
Denise-loved the support pick. Will have to show it to my DH.
Madison-best of luck to your daughter. Did I see that you have one a vet also! Wow. Smart girls, probably smarter Mom! Lol
Brenda-congrats on new grandbaby to come. I told my daughters to wait until I was at least 50 (next year) before making me a grandma. They don’t seem to be in any hurry anyhow.
Joyce-happy anniversary. Glad to hear that things are going better for Kevin.
Shokk-that fire looked scary (yep even made the Canadian news) Glad you were out of range of those canisters.
{{{Shirley}}}-safe trip, hugs and prayers for you and your sister.
Peter-thanks for letting us know about Z. Hope your brothers meds have got things sorted out again. Sleep well.
Cheri-Aug 2 only a week away. Praying for a walking cast for you.
Boo/Sue- prayers for your friend Mel, and for you.
{{{Betty}}}
Z-glad to see you posted, Prayers for you and your family that things will smooth out.

OK, I think I got it all, now to see if I can do the copy paste thing.
To all I missed, I am thinking of you too. I say prayers for all the Circle Family every day.
Lynn

Lynn48

Yippee, it worked. Thanks again for the help on that.

Love and hugs to all,
Lynn

lv2cmp

Thanks for the puppy update! Glad to hear the surgery is over.

Lynn-glad I am not the only one that didnt recon and walks around boobless. We need our own shirts, I agree. Maybe thats a job for us.

Deb-you make me tired just reading your post. slow down girlfriend.

Shokk-glad to hear a little gas explosion didnt slow you down. You texans are just tough cookies I believe.

Betty-sorry about the boss crap. She seems like a real loser that enjoys putting others down to build herself up. Good luck on the job search.

Nicki-a pt job? You gotta be kidding.

Cheri-sorry about the feelings of not being able to get out. I cant imagine it. I would go postal I do believe. Lets see, cooped up, in wheelchair, not smoking, you dont drink..yep postal I would be.

Holly-so sad about feathers. Sending you big hugs! I'm a mess when something happens to one of my animals.

Colleen-thinking of Warren and his upcoming travels. He is going to have so much fun.

Susan-the right job will come along no doubt. Hang in there.

Shel-glad to see you stopping by for a chat. Missed ya!

Pam-you were up early today. Thats impressive! Not me, it took all I had to drag myself out of bed this morning. It might help if I tried to be alseep before midnight though.

Had a filling to come out of my tooth so its dentist in store for me. Grrrr, I hate dentist and I know it will be a crown now. YUCK!

ok got to get some afternoon work done here. I hope to return.

Amy

shokk

Lynn great post.......((((Puppy)))) boy she is one tuff cookie aint she......Susan good luck with the job search....its out there you just have to find it.......Vickie what did I hear.....something about a neighbor and a fence.......that's how Paula Dean met her husband......were next door neighbors and just started visiting across the fence......its just so romantic.....Nicki I hope you realize how much you are loved here......all of the Pinkstock gals want you to be there........Boo/Sue congrats on the kiddo.....so he plays the violin......maybe we could introduce your son to my daughter.....they could make some beautiful music together......does your son listen to classical music also???????? My youngest got her braces (just the brackets) today and she looks sooooo cute.....need to email her pic to him or to you Sue so you can show your son.......anyway.......(((((((Betty)))))))you do whatever you need to do to protect your job and yourself.....usually when this kind of bullshit goes down in the workplace someone is not doing their job and trys to make someone their scapegoat........if your not to tired fill us in with what happen today.......oh geez.....brb....

shokk

Wow Amy and I both posted "one tuff cookie" at the same time.....how bizarre is that????????I swear Amy and I are just too much alike........we both have closets in our lives.....we both live in the south........she loves animals and I love animals.......anyway.......bbl......

lv2cmp

Shokk you are just tooo funny!

Amy

Anonymous

Good afternoon Circlepeople. Hope everyone is doing well.

Great news about Puppy, glad to hear it.

Susan, hey.

Amy, I just know I could handle this hermit thingy if I could just have a cigarette. I want one sooo bad it is like I first quit. I dream of them which is cruel cause just as I start to light that wonderful thing...I wake up with my fingers to my mouth. I am not happy.

Shel, good to see you posting.

Charlene, thank you, you are such a sweetheart and so clever.

Lynn, glad you learned how to save a post. I still lose them and it does make me angry.

Margarette, good luck on your procedure. Let us know how you are when you feel like it.

Karen, glad you are doing alright, get plenty of rest.

Z, happy to see you posting. Sorry you're having problems at home.

CherylCY, I'm so glad you're getting to go to Pinkstock. You take care of yourself cause I worry about you. Hope you're feeling better. You seen about those kidneys yet?

Nicki, hahaha I mentioned awhile back that your posting habits had changed and said I thought you had another job. I do love to be right....I so seldom am. hahah

Betty, if it is financially feasible, tell her to 'take this job and shove it'

Mena, come on out and play. I tagged you last.

Gina. Come home.

Wishing everyone from Amy to Z a great evening.

pals
cheri

NOLONGERREADINGORPOSTING

Reminder...EVERYBODY IS INVITED to the Puppy Party tonight at 6 pm. Even Mena says she's coming. OK Cher, that means you too!!!

BYOL

neesie

Checking in on all of you! So glad to hear that Puppy is done with surgery and is doing good. {{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}}}}}}

I haven't read much yet, but I want to thank Liz for posting the Funeral Home site for Shirley's Family.

Mizsissy, gotta check out the Puppy Party and see what is going on!

Hate to do this....but for now....Amy to Z....Love ya!

Got some real work to do on this cyber machine.......but sure hope to get back yet tonight!

Hugs,
Denise

Madison

Good evening all
I am so sorry to not be posting but my days are crazy
Going to have to do hugs from A to Z

jasmine

Hugs back atcha, Ms Madison

MargaretB

Hi all, I'm back. Tired but it's done. Those of you that are 50 and over, watch out - I'm bugging you to have it done.

I saw the message that Puppy's surgery went well.

Vickie, thanks for holding my hand. I definitely did not want to do it but it's done for anothe 10 years.

Gus/Sue, Your hubby is right, the prep is worse than the procedure.

Holly, I'm so sorry about Feathers. Remember her last hours and how free she was - you're right, it was a gift.

Lynn, open up Notepad or Word so you can type as you scroll down the bc.org site. When you are finished reading (and typing), press select all to highlight everything, control and c key to copy from Notepad/Word, go to the last box, press control and v to paste and hit continue.

He he he - I just woke up - 2 hours later laptop on my legs.

Hope all is well with everyone.

Anonymous

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Anonymous

Margaret, so glad your procedure is over. Now just get some rest. BTW, I won't be 50 until this Oct.

pals
cheri

jasmine

Woohoo Nicki! I'll keep my fingers and toes crossed. This might be just the change you need in your life right now. Big hugs!

Margaret -- glad you are home and doing well.

Bayyore -- I'm so sorry about your dog. People who don't have pets are really missing out on unconditional love that they provide.

Primel

Bayyore, I can't help crying reading your description of your doggy's "swan song", as we say in French, to refer to last "high" before the final down... I love all dogs, but Golden retrievers are a breed apart. Very close friends of ours, and neighboors, just lost their 11 year-old Golden retriever and it was heart breaking, too, because she went exactly that way: still very much into life things, good appetite and all, and then, could not get up... I still cry just thinking of all our deceased dogs, and I am grateful to them for those tears because, I must admit, the list is short of people whose disparition would bring so much grief...
Thank you for giving us this wonderful vision of a happy dog before the big sleep. I have been thinking about you often, hoping your family life regained serenity and good companionship... wishing you the best,
Big hugs to you from another dog worshipper...
CatherineH

newvickie

well hello circle sisters...I posted our happy dance guy for Puppy in her party thread. I am so relieved that she came through ok. Come post some funnies for her to read when she gets home...she wanted us to party for her so party it is!
Cheri...come on party girl...drag Peter along LOL. Please don't let him wear a sexier dress than me though.
Jasmine...missed talking to you (and Cheri and Jankay) today. Work is overwhelming and I have to get everything caught up before Pinkstock.
Margaret...welcome home...get some rest. Did they give you any results?
Nicki...good luck tomorrow!
Odalys...where are you?
Tricia...where are you?
MIA girls...come out and play for a bit.
I'll be back...love and hugs all around.
Vickie

Primel

Karen, and all of you with body aches from AI, did you see this thread:

Body aches stop by eliminating Nightshade vegies?

I learnt a word today: never heard of nighshade veggies before...
Have all a nice evening (and party on Puppy's thread)...
CatherineH

MargaretB

Nicki, you go girl - will be thinking of you tomorrow on that interview.

Cheri, don't worry, I'll make sure I bug you about it. We're going to have to have a big party to celebrate.

Vickie, I got the all clear - they saw nothing so I don't have to go back for 10 years.

CatherineH, I read that this morning. Have you tried it yet?

I got this today so thought I would post it. The story is a child with cancer; however, it's applicable to other situations, not just cancer.

> >
> > When you're down to nothing, God is up to
> > something."
> >
> >
> >
> > This is beautiful! Try not to cry:
> >
> >
> > She jumped up as soon as she saw the surgeon come
> > out of the operating
> > room. She said: "How is my little boy ? Is he going
> > to be all right ? When
> > can I see him ?"
> >
> > The surgeon said, "I'm sorry. We did all we could,
> > but your boy didn't
> > make it."
> >
> > Sally said, "Why do little children get cancer ?
> > Doesn't God care any more
> > ? Where were you, God, when my son needed you ?"
> >
> > The surgeon asked, "Would you like some time alone
> > with your son ? One of
> > the nurses will be out in a few minutes, before he's
> > transported to the
> > university."
> >
> > Sally asked the nurse to stay with her while she
> > said good bye to son. She
> > ran her fingers lovingly through his thick red curly
> > hair. "Would you like
> > a lock of his hair ?" the nurse asked.
> >
> > Sally nodded yes. The nurse cut a lock of the boy's
> > hair, put it in a
> > plastic bag and handed it to Sally.
> >
> > The mother said, "It was Jimmy's idea to donate his
> > body to the University
> > for Study. He said it might help somebody else. "I
> > said no at first, but
> > Jimmy said, 'Mom, I won't be using it after I die.
> > Maybe it will help some
> > other little boy spend one more day with his Mom."
> > She went on, "My Jimmy
> > had a heart of gold. Always thinking of someone
> > else. Always wanting to
> > help others if he could."
> >
> > Sally walked out of Children's Mercy Hospital for
> > the last time, after
> > spending most of the last six months there. She put
> > the bag with Jimmy's
> > belongings on the seat beside her in the car.
> >
> > The drive home was difficult. It was even harder to
> > enter the empty house.
> > She carried Jimmy's belongings, and the plastic bag
> > with the lock of his
> > hair to her son's room.
> >
> > She started placing the model cars and other
> > personal things back in his
> > room exactly where he had always kept them. She laid
> > down across his bed
> > and, hugging his pillow, cried herself to sleep.
> >
> > It was around midnight when Sally awoke. Laying
> > beside her on the bed was
> > a folded letter. The letter said :
> >
> > "Dear Mom, I know you're going to miss me; but don't
> > think that I will
> > ever forget you, or stop loving you, just 'cause I'm
> > not around to say "I
> > Love You" . I will always love you, Mom, even more
> > with each day. Someday
> > we will see each other again. Until then, if you
> > want to adopt a little
> > boy so you won't be so lonely, that's okay with me.
> > He can have my room
> > and old stuff to play with. But, if you decide to
> > get a girl instead, she
> > probably wouldn't like the same things us boys do.
> > You'll have to buy her
> > dolls and stuff girls like, you know. Don't be sad
> > thinking about me. This
> > really is a neat place. Grandma and Grandpa met me
> > as soon as I got here
> > and showed me around some, but it will take a long
> > time to see everything.
> > The angels are so cool. I love to watch them fly.
> > And, you know what?
> > Jesus doesn't look like any of his pictures. Yet,
> > when I saw Him, I knew
> > it was Him. Jesus himself took me to see GOD ! And
> > guess what, Mom ? I got
> > to sit on God's knee and talk to Him, like I was
> > somebody important.
> > That's when I told Him that I wanted to write you a
> > letter, to tell you
> > good bye and everything. But I already knew that
> > wasn't allowed. Well, you
> > know what Mom ? God handed me some paper and His own
> > personal pen to write
> > you this letter. I think Gabriel is the name of the
> > angel who is going to
> > drop this letter off to you. God said for me to give
> > you the answer to one
> > of the questions you asked Him 'Where was He when I
> > needed him ?' "God
> > said He was in the same place with me, as when His
> > son Jesus was on the
> > cross. He was right there, as He always is with all
> > His children. Oh, by
> > the way, Mom, no one else can see what I've written
> > except you. To
> > everyone else this is just a blank piece of paper.
> > Isn't that cool ? I
> > have to give God His pen back now. He needs it to
> > write some more names in
> > the Book of Life. Tonight I get to sit at the table
> > with Jesus for supper.
> > I'm sure the food will be great.
> >
> > Oh, I almost forgot to tell you. I don't hurt
> > anymore. The cancer is all
> > gone. I'm glad because I couldn't stand that pain
> > anymore and God couldn't
> > stand to see me hurt so much, either. That's when He
> > sent The Angel of
> > Mercy to come get me. The Angel said I was a Special
> > Delivery ! How about
> > that ?
> >
> > Signed with Love from God, Jesus & Me.
> >
> > (Let's see Satan stop this one.)
> > Take 60 seconds and repost this, within the hour,
> > you will have caused a
> > multitude of believers to pray to God for each
> > other. Then sit back and
> > feel the Holy Spirit work in your life for doing
> > what you know God loves
> > "When you're down to nothing, God is up to
> > something."

lizws

Evening all, I did see where Puppy had great results with her surgery. I am so happy for her. One step at a time.

Holly, I cried when I read about Feathers. I love the fact that she planned her last day and you spent it having such fun and making lasting memories. I'm so sorry she's gone.

Margaret, I have to make an appt. for mine when I get back from Pinkstock. Yes, I had to do the liquid prep for my ooph. I was very sick so will have to talk to the doc about that.

Nicki, you are a wonderful nurse. You will be a wonderful asset to this assisted living facility. You will have a job that is closer to home. I think this was meant to be.

Jasmine, how are the allergies?

Madison, I have squares but will wait until after Pinkstock to mail them. Or do you want me to mail them anyway?

Cheri, you're just a young pup as is Vickie, Mena and so many others here.

I've missed many to Hugs and Prayers from A to Z.

Liz

MargaretB

Liz, ask the dr about the pills - I can't imagine drinking the goop - I wouldn't have done it. I really did not realize the dr was behind me at all so I won't be as afraid if I have to do it again, plus, by that time, maybe they will have something else down pat that works; i.e., swallowing the little camera.

Margaret

TheShopMama

(((((sisters and Peter)))))
I am so relieved Puppy is doing so well. Ed explained the procedure to me and how well it went and it is so amazing what they can do. Puppy is fortunate to be near a teaching hospital with all the latest! Who would ever believe they could repair an aneurysm with a catheter and a coil? AMAZING. God Speed Puppy... let Jesus keep the wheel (And don't keep Pammy in the dark so she won't worry.... man I hate that)
Nicki... do you ever sleep? I work a lot of hours and I never feel like I catch up. Of course a little depression is always good for feeling tired.
So good for Mena to be out and about. She is over at Puppy's party, or was a bit ago.
Lots of good news today. Sorry to be short, but gotta headback to the party thread. Cheers to Puppy!!

MizSissy, thanks for posting info on Puppy. I got to talk to Ed myself when I got home from work and he said our girl was sitting up in bed talking and eating. YOU GO PUPPY!!!!!!

Also, thanks for the link to the memorial for Shirley's nephew. (((((Shirley))))) the days will be long for a while. Know we are here with you.

Peter.. are you around? Come on out and play... mate! ha\

Pam

lizws

Well crap, my "bad" arm has been hurting for the past two days. Just found broken blood vessels in it. Guess I've been using it too much.

Margaret - thanks, I'll ask him. All he can do is say no! LOL

TheShopMama

Margaret.. forgot to say how proud I am for you getting that colonoscopy. After my mom was diagnosed with colon cancer, we all had to have one. I did have to drink the goop and threw up a lot of it and had to start again. I would love pills!!
A helpful hint someone gave me (after my procedure, unfortunately). Keep some Mylanta in the fridge. Know how it is good for stomach acid? By the end of all that
cleaning out it feels like liquid fire! ( I know, TMI)
Anyway... my friend Melody said a little Mylanta on the
toilet paper works wonders! Just thought I'd throw that in.
The happy meds at the hospital were wonderful and I don't recall anything about the procedure (except for telling the doc not to touch my butt til I went to sleep)
Anyway... I have another one when I am 50... a little over 2 years away... maybe that camera thing will be ready by then!!

((Madison)) where have you been? Have missed you so.
gott go party... love you all