TIME TO CIRCLE THE WAGONS GIRLS

jasmine

Liz!!!!!!!!! I'm so glad you made it home safe. I have to admit when you told me you were in Pennsylvania, I was a little concerned. That seemed to be in the wrong direction but since Alice was with me, I knew that couldn't be possible. <big wink>

Naniam

Gus you changed your Avatar. I like - does it have a story too?

Shokk, Vicki - cool drink, Pina Colada - oh, yes whatever.

WildJan, yes, I did have a melt down - more ways than one today.

Kristen - hope your first day in the new position went well. I am sure you will do a fantastic job.

Nicki - good luck on the job interview Wed. Once you get there and can ask questions too, if you still want it, well I'll sure say a prayer. Nicki, we all know you have a big heart and as Gina said, because you always play nurse to us and look out for us - sure don't want to see you or anyone upset. Sleep well.

Cheri, Gus - my grandson starts first grade this year too - Ethan. He didn't spend much time with me when I was doing chemo but once I got into rads, he would call early of a morning and go "nana, can you pick me up" He wanted me to come by the babysitters and didn't like to have to be there any longer than necessary. When he started K1 - he wanted to stay home and come to Nana's one day - think he gave my son a hard time and cried because he couldn't. Nana had a hard time when he started K1 too. Oh, boy, the years pass quickly. It is hard to believe that school will start soon - have you noticed it always gets so very hot as school starts. I feel so sorry for the kids. I think there are still a few schools not air conditioned - we made it but the schools were designed differently and there were drafts and too we started after Labor Day.

Cheri, no unfortunately there is no warranty on the air conditioner or the compressor that went out on the pizza unit. Can't think about it again or I'll just get upset again.

At 9 pm tonight air was on and working again when hubby checked. Who knows about tomorrow though. The guy never did figure out what happened/problem. He took out some of the coolant as a guy prior to him had "added more than is recommended - 10% more" to get it working one other time. He told me then and this guy told me today - to much. I don't know if it was REALLY the problem but it is working. As hot as it was in there, it will take all night to cool down.

Elaine, hello. Drop in often and get to know us - we come in all varities!!!

Melody, hi to you also. Hope you come back.

Odalys, we really need rain but nothing in site all week. Supposed to be even hotter here tomorrow. Margaret told me someone had already designed that bra - just my luck, day late and a dollar short!!!! I feel for Amy going to Atlanta.

I'm tired - and hot - and grumpy!!!! Going to turn in.

Rest well, my sweet sisters.

LOL, Brenda

MargaretB

Tricia, you live in the Keys? How cool. I've always wanted to visit there. Someone has nerve taking your critters.

Brenda, hope the AC works tomorrow.

Margaret

Madison

Plane landed a few minutes ago and I'm on my way home. Miss ya'll already

Hugs

Anonymous

Good Evening All,

Whew what a weekend! Lots of love, laughter, no sleep and I wasn't even at Pinkstock! I did miss everybody and although I'd pop on to read when I could I didn't have much time to post. I felt the pure joy coming from Pinkstock and like others so wish I could have been there. I'm determined to go to Cheri's next year! MB how wonderful you are to have made such a dream come true happen and bring together so many friends face to face.

I'm using Karl's computer because mine crapped out on me. I'm very anxious about not having my link to you all. A week ago the laptop died and now my PC .. so I went from 2 computers to 0! Karl tried replacing some things on the PC to no avail and is taking it tomorrow to a repair shop.

I went for my first post-op fill today. I'm already bigger than I was before my mastectomy lol Not sure how I'm going to manage clothing as I expand, especially in this heat and considering all my tops are from the juniors section and for small busted women. I go again next Monday.

I've read back but am still so tired from my weekend. I had no more than 3 1/2 hours sleep the last 3 nights so I'll post more when my brain is ready to function again. Thank you to all who asked about my family reunion and weekend with the family. Everyone is gone but Mom. I hated seeing them go but the quiet is nice and I'm eager to get caught up on sleep! Catch up with you all later!

Love and hugs,
Charlene

Anonymous

Peter, I discovered that this person posted in Inspiration and Prayers where EachDay posts alot.
DD posts very much like Eachday. They both post about being from Canada. They have the same photoservice account "tinypic".
DD used to write about the BC walk in Toronto. ED just recently posted the information for the BC walk in Toronto.
DD always posted about her teenage boys. Eachday posts about her teenage boys. And they both say they are cool moms.
They are the same age and had cancer in 2005. They are very good writers and have a special way of writing with a lot of flowery words. DD was expressing her interest in learning more about the Jewish religion. Eachday posted that she is trying to learn about the Jewish religion.

Now this may all be a huge coincidence. But I cannot think of how.
And I think maybe you should think twice before berating us for being unfair when you do not know all that has transpired here on the boards with people fooling the members with fake names.

I don't know why DD won't post as herself. Why would she lie to her friends? Was this all a big set up that if several girls hadn't caught on would have blown up in our faces? I just don't understand how someone who knows you can pretend to be someone else. A lie is a lie. And that is not right.

I have put myself in her shoes. OK. Same situation only people are thinking I'm someone else. What to do? I would post and laugh at how far fetched it was. I'd want to clear my name and I'd think the whole thing was bizarre then i'd probably want to meet the woman everyone said I was so much like, out of curiosity. How about the rest of you? How would you react? Not post? C'mon really, you'd be so surprised for one thing you'd have to laugh. Or most of you would. But you wouldn't just not post. So where is she??

Why are you so adamant about defending her? Why not let her just come on & post? It wouldn't take her a minute and everything would be fine. I did like her, I enjoyed her posts as well, but I wouldn't defend her using multiple names and lying to her friends. I hope I am wrong. I really don't want to be 'right' because that would mean she'd told blatant lies to mutual friends. So maybe she'll let us know that me and some of the others were wrong all along. I hope she can.

Cheri

cmb35

Hi Girls!

Busy day driving for a total of 6 hours (yikes!) but got to see my baby boy so it was well worth it. Haven't read yet, and too tired tonight. Just saying goodnight and I'll try to catch up in the morning!

Sweet dreams everyone

csp

Hi everyone,
I have enjoyed ready about Pink stock so much!!
thank you for sharing.

How about kittens? Any one ?? I am fostering 6 and the Mother for Second chance animal shelter.
g if you are thinking about a puppy.....




Hugs,
Carrie

TheShopMama

Good evening all. It has taken quite some time for me to read all of today's posts. I wish I had the energy I feel coming from some of the posts. Especially the Pinkstockers... I can feel your exuberance and excitement.
And dear Vickie... I am so glad you had a birthday party. Your words brought tears to my eyes as well. The love and excitement I feel in all of your words remind me of what drew me to this place.
People kept inviting me to the circle and I would pop in, but just didn't feel like I could fit in. I didn't have to "fit". You all just welcomed me right in and made me feel as if I belonged.
Over the last few weeks there has been a good bit of tension here. And as much as I hate to even bring it up, I would like to share a quick story with you.
When Miles was about 16, we were having difficulties in our church. People were nit picking behind each other's backs. One evening, our pastor stood up and asked what exactly was making people unhappy. There were various complaints, and the most, believe it or not were about what type of music was being sung on Sunday morning. Some people wanted all traditional hymns, some contemporary praise songs...some a mixture. It got heated in many ways. It was then that my son raised his hand and asked if he could speak. I remember it like it was yesterday. "It seems to me that the important thing should not be about what kind of songs we sing, but that we are all here in the same place, singing the same songs for the same reason." You could have heard a pin drop.
We are all here because of a connection with breast cancer.
We all want the best for each other. To quote the famous Rodney King "Can't we just all get along?"

I love you all for who you are. I thank you for accepting me as I am.
Robin, it is nice to have you back. I don't know your whole story, but I know the beast has marked your life and I know you are getting stronger! Thank you for sharing.
Nicki, you are such an compassionate person. An excellent nurse. So hoping your interview on Wednesday goes well.
MB.. what a wonderful event Pinkstock turned out to be! Thank you for all your hard work and planning to pull off the social event of the year. I kept watching the news hoping and expecting there to be something about Pinkstock.
Welcome to the new girls. You will find this circle just that. Never-ending, all encompassing, complete. When you have bad days, you go to the center of the circle. You will be lifted up in prayer and taken care of with love.
You can party and drink blew rinks. When you celebrate, we celebrate with you. And we are from everywhere. Welcome.
Puppy... haven't heard a lot from you. I hope that you are continuing to heal. So much love and prayers going out to you and on your behalf. Angels are truly with you.
Angel / Charlene... ((hugs)) You sound really drained. So the "twins" are growing, are they? I hope it is the look you were going for! I know absolutely nothing about it, so probably shouldn't comment. Hope your discomfort eases. When does school start there?
Cheri..I think you explained how you came to your conclusions very well. With much thought. How is your new
removable boot? And have you healed up from getting "unscrewed?"
Amy, the pups are precious. Sweet little Peanut sounds like such a good mommy. Hope you enjoy the concert tomorrow, but you may want to wear a mask. Air quality has been terrible in Atlanta. We had alerts for the last several days because of smog and/or heat. Drink plenty of water!
Margaret. hope all is going well with you.
Peter.. the sleep study results ... were they what you expected or worse? My sister has to do the cpap thing and it has really seemed to help her. How is your brother?
Shokk... it is so nice to have you back. Have you been cleaning out that famous closet?
((Jankay)) I wish I were closer so I could help. Thanks to Robin for volunteering to drive. I was so fortunate to have friends from my church take turns driving me to treatment. Take care of that finger! And please keep the jokes coming. You have some really great ones and we all need the laughs.

Ok... I have dragged on too long I know. I have missed so many of you (Marsha.. are you having any post rad complications? I hope not. Any theater in your future?)
My brain just doesn't want to work And most ofthe time it isn't in gear when I speak or write. Miles is in his new apartment and I am so proud of him. He and his friends sat down and budgeted and made sure they could afford it. He is so excited. His room sure is empty though.
From A to Z, God bless each and every one of you. I hope you all sleep well and that tomorrow is a better day.
Pam

suzfive

Hello Everyone,

A couple pics from Pinkstock


Cheryl (CY) in the Glenda dress.



Crazy Bob's fire.

Welcome to Melody and Elaine - pull up a chair and sit by the fire.

Madison, Liz, Denise - glad you ladies got home safely.

Someone was asking about Deb - she is visiting relatives in Michigan and will go back home later this week.

Charlene - sounds like you had a busy and fun weekend. So sorry about the computers - darn machines - great when they work but not so when they break down.

Tricia - it is sad when someone takes your pets. Hope the lobsters get them (the lobsternappers) with their pinchers.

Brenda - sounds like your day has been just awful. It is hot up here in Wisconsin too. Hope your day is better tomorrow.

Nicki - good luck with the job interview on Wednesday.

My neighbor came over tonight - his wife, a 17 year bc survivor, was backing out of their driveway and accidentally stepped on the accelerator instead of the brake and took down part of our back fence, tore off the side mirror and the gas door on her car and also scratched the entire side of her car from the mirror to the back tail light. Fortunately, the air bags did not deploy and she was shook up but not hurt. They were so worried about the fence - geez we were more concerned about her - to heck with the fence - it can be fixed or replaced. I almost did the same thing a few days before leaving for Pinkstock. I was supposed to be backing out of the driveway and put the car in drive instead of reverse - fortunately, I was able to brake before I plowed into another car in the driveway.

Well, I am really exhausted. Did not catch up on my work today so lots to do tomorrow. Wishing all sweet dreams from A to Z. Not sure if it is good morning or afternoon to you Peter in Australia - cannot keep that time difference straight.

Love and hugs,
Suz

bearlysane111

I am not caught-up with reading all the posts.
Hello to everyone! A big welcome to our new
members-so glad to meet you Melody and Elaine!

Carrie,so good to see you. I was reading some of
your words tonight on the inspiration thread. So
glad that you had great results. Please tell Denise
I said hello and miss both of your posts.

Pam,well-said and hope you have a great day tomorrow.
Hope it is cooler there than here--hot!!! Stay cool.

Colleen,glad that you and Warren had a nice drive. I
know you miss him when he is away.Good to see you.

Peter,hope that you have good results on your
tests.

Margaret,congrats on the Boot Camp and all your
hard work.

Angel Charlene,good to see you,too. Glad the reunion
was so fun and thinking of you with the visit to the ps.

Jasmine,lovely photos of Niagara Falls and what a blast
you and everyone must have had.

Madison,thanks for the updates as I know the BlackBerry
is a wonderfully,challenging device for me. What lovely
photos of you and everyone in the group!

Amy,did I read you were going to a concert in Atlanta?
Enjoy as school probably starts soon,right? Cool
pics of the new puppies!

Tricia,great to see you and enjoy your trip(at least the
shopping part sounds great);hope the dr's visit goes
well.

Brenda,sorry abt the heat as it is hot here as well.
Hope the a/c works better tomorrow;loved that abt the
colors of the M&Ms--too funny.

Suz,what a sad thing to happen to your neighbor;how
understanding you are and empathetic;she is so
very fortunate to have such great neighbors,too!

Cheri,glad that your boot became a reality;that
removal of a screw makes me cringe--brave lady!!
You asked how people feel abt if someone had
sev posting names? My answer is very disappointed and
sad if someone is not above-board. I joined here last
August and have felt "safe" and comforted here.
I do not want to think that people would come
for suspect reasons. For me,this site and this thread
have been so wonderful. As they told us at school,
respect your name because it always goes with you.
Fighting cancer is enough of a challenge and I am
unclear why anyone would do something devious? Not
meaning to sound naive,I just cannot see why and
what purpose that would serve?

Thank you,Gina,for this thread and the friendships
that have grown!Hope you have a better day tomorrow.
Thinking of you.

Thanks for allowing me to be part of a super group
of people. MaryBeth,you must feel so very proud of
all that you have accomplished! What an awesome
weekend and thanks for sharing it with all of us!

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All the best to everyone from Ms. Amy-to Ms.Z,
Iris

RobinTN

Thank you Pam,you are so sweet and kind.I have been gone to long.I am getting stronger every day and am learning to control my thoughts better which leads to better control of my emotions.

Welcome melody,glad to have you here.There are no strangers among us,just friends we havent gotten to know yet.

JanKay,Cheri sent you a pm

Carrie: i have been so worried about you and denise how is she and how are you,where have you been.

Well I am off to bed the wine and the xanax are doing their jobs.C you tomorrow.

Anonymous

Hi Iris, Robin and all. Hope everyone gets a good nights sleep.

Out of all the great pics from Pinkstock I think the one above of my CherylCY is my very favorite. Pure happiness, carefree and she looks glowing. I like the way the wind was softly blowing the Glenda skirt. It's just a perfect pic of her. Don't let it go to your head though, CY. lol

I am so lucky to have such wonderful friends here.
Goodnight to all.

pals
Cheri

RobinTN

Cheri darling: i am the lucky one to call you friend.

Anonymous

Awww shucks, Robin, how you do carry on.

pals
cheri

jankay

I AM THE LUCKY ONE TO BE A PART OF SUCH A GIVING GROUP OF WOMEN. EXACTLY WHAT U TOLD ME CHERI.
LOVE

Anonymous

Well we're lucky to have you Janice. I told you that time in chat that you'd like it here. Glad you do.

pals
cheri

BRSTN

Good morning and night,

Pinkstock sounds wonderful. I'm so glad you all had a great time and got there and back safely.

Peter, great seeing you posting again. I'm going through a bit of withdrawal myself, but don't want to be away from here too long. There is just too much love here.

Well, I made my decision. I'll be turning in my two week notice today. No I don't have another job. At least not yet. We have figured we can go until Dec. Then it might be "Good Morning, Welcome to McDonalds" for me. But I just can't work with that woman any longer. She is tearing the place apart and I can't deal with it. Life is way too short. If we have to eat twenty five cent mac and cheese, it will be better than what I've had to deal with over the last seven months. Guess I might be in for a surprise with the .25. Probably up to $1.50 now. LOL

Anyway, I would appreciate your prayers and good wishes today. I'm also mailing certified letters to the board chair and personal chair and my lawyer with a copy of the incident report from the 25th of July. I'm not expecting anything to happen from it, but I do want it in her record and mine.

I have to go back and read post now.

Coffee is on so come and get it.

Love to all,

Betty

Peter

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Anonymous

Good Morning Everyone: Hoping this is gonna be a good day. When I went to bed last night I could hear the sounds of summer. Crickets singing their songs. I fell asleep to the sound. Its raining here in Chicago this morning, but Im not complaining - the flowers and greass need the rain. It has been so dry.

Robin: When I look at pictures before breast cancer, I realize I will never be that person again. But the new me isnt so bad. I think Im finially getting to know her.

Odalys: The meeting yesterday was fun. My sister and I sat next to each other and we were like teenagers, laughing and experimenting with make up. The only bad part was when the cosmitologist put eyebrows on me. She made me look like grouch marx.

NS: Thanks for your kind words. I have been thinking about theone year anniversary of the wagon circle. August 22nd is the magic date!! Truelly amazing what friendships we have built over this past year.

Vickie: Oh my goodness those pictures of crazy Bob in the glenda dress are a hoot.

Choco/Elaine and Melody: Just wanted to say hello and welcome you to the wagon circle. It is a wonderful place to be. Lots of support, lots of friendship and lots of laughs.



Karen: Ya know I seriously wonder what is going on with the young girls nowadays? When I was there age I was one size bigger than a T-shirt. Im seeing younger and younger girls with bigger and bigger bossoms. Sometimes I wonder if its the hormones they are putting in our milk. Either that, or Im just fixated on boobs cause I dont have mine anymore.

Liz: Its so good to hear from you. Im glad you made it back safely. Plane delays? Here in Chicago its normal, I think Ohare airport has the worst record for plane delays.

Denise: If you try to read back, you will never catch up lol. Good to see you posting again too.

Tricia: Its always good to hear from you. Shame on that person who stole your Lobsters. The Italian curse I say to whomever it was. Enjoy your drive to Miami and I hope you buy something really nice for yourself.

Brenda: Seems like I have missed many posts. Didnt read about your air conditioner till just now. When my oven broke last week-end, DH said, well our bad luck continues. I thought hmpf. If I didnt have bad luck, I wouldnt have no luck at all. Hoping it doesnt cost you an arm and a leg to fix the darn thing - and praying its just the coolent. Im not upset with anyone, just very confused is all. Not quite understanding what is going on - and have already moved on.

Charlene: If both my computers broke, I would be bouncing off the walls. Im glad you had a fun week-end with lots of laughter. Glad the 1st fill is over, the 1st one scared me. Get some sleep, and just tell Karl you need his computer more often til yours gets fixed.

Colleen: A quick pop in, so good to hear from you. Sometimes I really hate the work week. It takes away so much computer time and it seems like I miss so much.

Jasmine: I must have missed some really good posts. Im so glad your back.

Cheri: Just waving hello to you and hoping today is a good day for you. I do agree that picture of CY in the Glenda dress is awesome.

Suz: Hot, humid, and rainy here. Nothing worse than high humidity when its cloudy. Glad your neighbor is ok. yesterday my DH actually had the nerve to say to me that he thinks Im getting Alzheimers! I was on my knees looking under the bed for something I put somewhere and couldnt find it. When he said that, I stuck my head up and said its called chemobrain my dear!

Pam: What an inspirational post. Thought provoking too. I sure am glad we have had the opportunity to get to know you.

Carrie: So good to see a post from you. Hoping things are going well with you and Denise.

Iris: Wishing you a wonderful day filled with sunshine.

Betty: Good luck today. Even with another job lined up, resigning from a position is an emotional time - I am hoping you get a respite. I still think this boss of your was verbally abusive to you so Im glad you sent copies of that incident report to the right people, including your lawyer. Good luck to you today.

Peter: Good Morning and good night.

Well time is up. Gotta hit the showers. Hope everyone has a wonderful day.

newvickie

oh crummy buttons I did it again!
Good morning all and good night Peter...its late!
I'll be back and I love ya all...
darn
Vickie

k4katz

Good morning!

125 posts since yesterday! I love you all, but I just cannot keep up! Please forgive me if I skim through and am not able to make personal replies...I love it here and I want to stay, and I promise I will participate as much as I can! I think when the weather turns colder I will be spending more time indoors and have more opportunity to stay caught up! (Not that I want the cold weather to come anytime soon!)

Thanks you to everyone who wished me a good first day in my new position. It was awesome! I am finally being challenged again. There is a lot of work to do over the next few weeks to get myself up to speed, but I am ready to take it on!

Today I have training all day, so I will not be able to stop by again until tomorrow. But I will be thinking of all of you and looking forward to tomorrow morning when I can come by again! The Circle is the best place to be!

*Hugs*
Kristin

jankay

kristin
there are no requirements to stay here except be yourself and enjoy the love and support of beautiful women and man.
welcome
elaine you were my sister in chat room and i am tickled to have u as a sister here as well. welcome

melody welccome to you also
my pt has been changed to the mornings so i will post for a bit then i will leave. ]
good morning to all

jasmine

Good morning circle girls. Happy Tuesday!

Since my vacation, I just can't get my days straight. I went all yesterday thinking it was the 7th and that I had my onc appt today. I'm so glad I moused over the little clock on my computer because my onc appts is on the 8th and I sure would have felt silly driving all the way there for nothing.

For whoever asked about the pink goop, sorry I read so many posts last nite and didn't take notes so I don't remember, best to ask Marsha. But my understanding is that squishing it back into the little cup it came in is supposed to make a 'fart' sound. I tried and tried squishing it but it never farted once for me.

Betty -- that really sucks big pickles! Are you going to take the COBRA insurance? You really should so you don't have a break in insurance coverage. Once you have a break, the next insurance can impose a 'pre-existing condition' clause on you, even the next employer's insurance can. Its really important to keep continuous coverage. I will be praying that something comes up soon. You do know that Walmart offers employee insurance now don't you? I would rather work there than a hamburger joint. I'm only telling you so that if things get really desperate come December, that might be one option. But I know you are going to get a new job that utilizes your talents soon.

Well, I picked up my dog from the kennel yesterday and she was so excited to be home that she proceeded to 'toss her cookies' all over my carpet so guess what I'm doing today. Yup, hooking up the steamvac and washing the carpet. I just don't know what it is with dogs and vacations. First Sheri's dog poops all over hers and mine christens it with cookies. Yuk! If she wasn't so darn cute I'd be taking her to the dog pound.

Good morning Nicki, Jankay, Kristen, Vickie, Peter and Cheri.

marshakb

Betty, good for you! We have to rid ourselves of the negative in our lives and that co-worker of yours sounds like a nighmare! Mac and Cheese LOL, don't forget since you are a Tenn gal like me, pinto beans and cornbread go along way also!!!!

Hey Pam, I am having some post rad PAIN. Feels like my chest is about to split open any minute. Whew.

Brenda, my girlfriend had a restaurant around Boone NC, really a diner, breakfast and lunch. Slinging hash LOL. where are you in NC? Keeping my fingers crossed for you and that AC unit. Dang, who can live without AC?

Mon Cheri, good morning hon, how's it shaking? To answer your question, some of it is an act, only because I don't like the whiney me very much. A friend came by yesterday and took me shopping. Counldn't find anything, maybe it was the view in the dressing room mirror? NOT attractive.

That Google is the best invention known to man. Sure made it easier to learn about cancer dx!!! Never thought (or had the inclination) to google breastcancer.org designing_diva to read a post wrote 6 months ago though. I tried it and it took me awhile and finally realized you have to put in the lower dash or it won't come up. Alot of work for nothing if you ask me.

OK today is pelvic ultrasound day and they called yesterday to say drink like a million glasses of water an hour early and don't PEE. WTH? OK but they better take me as soon as I walk in the door cause my bladder is the size of a pea! (Pun intended) LOL Loveto all Amy to Z.......... Marsha

jasmine

Marsha -- best wishes on your ultrasound today. I know its hard to believe right now and you probably hate hearing people say it but you will start to feel better.

marshakb

Jas, I do hate hearing it but NOT from you guys. I can take it as long as it comes from the voice of experience!!! LOL AND I know it is true cause my calender is starting to look like fun stuff again instead of full of doctors appts!!!

jasmine

The end of treatment was the worst time for me. It was such a let down of a year of seeing at least one or two doctors each week. It seemed like after rads were finished, they dropped me off at the curb and waved and said 'good luck with that cancer thing...keep in touch"! I know that's not what happened but it sure did feel that way. The safety net of having the doctor/nurses close at hand was suddenly gone and I was on my own again. There was no one there to tell me what to do next or how to start getting on with my life. I'm glad you already have things on your calendar. Time to get on with 'living like you are living' a long long time...

Anonymous

Good morning everyone. I meant to post the above image yesterday darn it. In honor of my niece Shannon who died six years ago yesterday at the way too young age of 21. The image is her very own artwork and she had it tattooed on her lower back. God I miss her.

First a warm welcome to Melody and Elaine. Also, hello to Carrie who I've seen around the board but haven't formally met! Nice meeting you!

Cheri - Your post makes a lot of sense. I hope EachDay comes along and addresses it one way or another. I'm saddened to think anyone would come to this board and pretend to be someone they are not. In my short time here I've witnessed it twice so I understand when people get curious about someone. I cannot fathom why someone would do such a thing, especially those who have done so who didn't even have bc. We have no time or energy to waste on such nonsense and it's very hurtful to all of us.

EachDay - I really love your posts and your sense of humor and compassion. Please come back and post. If you are someone else please explain why you'd come on under false pretenses and help us to understand. If you're not, say so, and maybe we'll laugh about it and move on. You may feel you shouldn't have to justify yourself but as has been pointed out you've sparked our curiousity and hopefully can appreciate why.

Vickie - I'm so happy you had your birthday party and the story behind your avatar brought tears to my eyes. You are a lovely lady.

Peter - How did the sleep study results turn out? My oldest sister and my twin talked to me for two hours about why I need more sleep and should go for a sleep study. Meanwhile they kept me up until the wee hours of the morning! lol Ouch! So sorry to hear about your fingers! Maybe you should be putting ice on that?

Pam - You are such a dear. You should be so proud of your Miles, Another milestone crossed in the life of our children. How far from you is he? Yep, the "twins" are growing! It won't be the look I'm going for until I have the exchange surgery. They have to overexpand and then when they take the expander out and put the implants in they will go down in size. From pictures I've seen they overexpand a lot and aren't the most attractive things .. but I know I'm a work in progress. My discomfort isn't too bad. I'm wondering how it will be after a couple more fills though! I'm going for a large B or small C. School starts here on Aug. 28th. Audrey is starting 3rd grade and very excited. When she started preschool and kindergarten she was the same way. Couldn't wait to go and didn't cry or barely look back at me. Little miss independant .. makes me sad and proud at the same time!

Suz - What an awesome picture of CY! Thank you for posting it! That fire is incredible as well! Get some rest, I'm sure you need it after your weekend!

Iris Angel - I just love love love you and how you write. I agree with your comment to Cheri. I guess I'm naive as well because I don't understand why anybody would bother being who they aren't on such a board as this one. Makes me sad and ticks me off too. Take care sweetie!

Colleen - So glad you got to see Warren. I know how you feel. When Audrey is at her dad's I have such an emptyness inside of me. I hate that part of divorce. Nobody ever has kids thinking there will be such periods of time when they're young that you won't see them, huh? It's hard. Hope you get the rest you need!


Robin - It's so good seeing you posting more. I'm glad you're getting stronger, was really worried about you there for awhile.


Betty - Sending my good wishes to you today. You do what you need to do. Ramen noodles are still under a buck! They're pretty good but don't use the whole packet of seasoning as it's way too much sodium ... a half or quarter of a pack is all you need for good flavor anyways. Also, tomatoe sandwiches are quite yummy! With mayo and cheese and you've got yourself a healthy meal!

Nicki - I woke up at 6AM because of night sweats soaking me. I could have used more sleep but knew it was a great opportunity to get on Karl's PC before he had to start working. He's great about sharing it but I feel guilty keeping him from work! I was nervous before the fill yesterday and relieved to find it wasn't so bad. Now I'm worried about how big I'm going to get while I'm overexpanded and what the heck I'm going to wear! Ahh well, a day at a time. I notice the girls today and how young they're maturing and how big bosomed they are. It wasn't like that when I was a teenager. It must be the hormones and it scares me for them. What are they facing in the future regarding bc because of it? Hope you have a great day!

Brenda - So sorry about your business situation, I hope things are taken care of quickly and things get back to normal for you if there is such a thing as a
business owner! I hope you have a good stressbuster, sounds like you could really use one!

Amy - adorable puppies, I so wish I could take one. I can't have pets where I live and it sucks big time. I miss having a dog.

Jankay - I miss chatting with you in the mornings! I can't wait to get my PC back, this is driving me nuts!

Gus - should we call you Gus, Guz, Guzzler or Sue? I vote for Guzzler. Love your sense of humor!

Tricia - You're going through fills? Me too. How is it going for you? Sorry about what happened with the lobsters. I hate thieves.

Marsha - Don't pee??? I hate when they say that. I hope your appt. is early! Good luck. Heard so much about the quiz you sent to Pinkstock. Can you PM it to me? Think I'd enjoy that! Keep thinking about Jamaica in December honey! That should bring a smile..

Jasmine - Missed you .. so great to see you back posting here!

Shirley - Thinking of you and hope you're finding peace.

Hello to Liz, Denise, Kristen, Odalys, Margaret, Karen, Madison, Gina, MB, Shokk, Sheri, Zazette, Wild Jan, Biker Jan, CY, Puppy, Deb, Susan, Shel, Cherryl, CherylnC, Tgirl and all those I've missed but are in my heart. Love you all.

Charlene

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Good Morning Everyone,

Marsha - know the feeling - had a pelvic ultrasound a couple years ago - not too bad - just couldn't wait to get off that table and pee! Trying to hold it took my mind off what the tech was doing a little.

Cheri - the pic of Cheryl (CY) is my fave too.

Betty - good luck with the job hunt. I second Jas on the COBRA insurance - don't want to be left without insurance.

Jas - you got it right with the pink goop. You take it out of the cup and then push it back in. You were probably the first to get it, I was second to last. It was farting real good by the time it got to me. LOL I kept thinking yesterday was Tuesday too - guess because I kept thinking Sunday was Monday!

Gotta run and take dd to work. School time can't come soon enough LOL.

Love and hugs to all from A to Z. BBL
Suz