TIME TO CIRCLE THE WAGONS GIRLS

Odalys

Good evening CG's. No time to catch up tonight but just want to share with you my sister had a baseline mammo yesterday and they found a nodule on her right breast. She is going to have an ultrasound tomorrow. OMG - I am so scarred for her. Does anyone know about breast nodules?

Madison

I just spent a few days with my military daughter at her base. Our men and women wear their uniform proudly. They are wonderful and I love being in their presence. At 5:00 pm you hear our National Anthem being played as they retire our flag for the night. This ceremony swells my heart with pride.

newvickie

Odalys...don't know about breast nodules but sending prayers that it is nothing and a hug.
Vickie

Madison

Odalys saying a prayer

Vickie, I miss you too. Give Nate a goodnight hug for me

Nicki, good luck with the job interview.

jasmine

Gina, I'm definitely in. Just tell me what I need to do to help. You always come up with such lovely ideas. You are a 'cool mom' to all of us.

Wild/Jan -- thanks for sharing those pictures.

Nicki -- good luck on the job interview.

csp

Hi beautiful ladies
deese and I are doing good we are both working and being busy. I really like my new company. Did I ask if any one wants a kitty? I'm not joking it would be so cool for one of
you to adopt one If you are intersted just pm me We can work out the distance. (Ok maybe not a different country)
The kitten would have along grey beard before it got out of there .

I have been reading along with all of you I like to check in on you and make sure you are doing okay . I hate to see trouble in the circle, I remember too when we had people with different names posting and it made us all upset and distrusting. I totally understand the questioning,I knew and liked Sherry too. I was one that was fooled in the past too. I would be very upset to see someone
doing that again to all of you. I do know nothing or no one will keep the circle from being just what it is, a loving caring place where you can reach out and some one reaches back.

Love and hugs ,
Carrie

neesie

I think the care packages are a wonderful idea! Someone mentioned it a few weeks back............could've been Gina!! Anyhow, count me in!

Where the heck is everybody? Vickie..you okay? Cheri..come out and play!

Good night all..
Hugs,
Denise

RobinTN

I dont know what we would do without our dear Gina.
Has anyone heard from cheri today? I am getting worried.gonna have to put Denise on the scene.She will track her down.

Gus

Odalys, saying a prayer for your sister.

Nicki, good luck with your interview.

Now I'm really going to bed. Good night and sweet dreams!
Sue

MargaretB

Evening all,

Anne, sorry your son is having a hard time and is behing discharged. Thinking positive thoughts that he'll find a job he's passionate about. My girlfriend's son had to go to Iraq and I used to send him care packages even though I ever met him. I send care packages to a female soldier in the Army. I wish our kids could come home. I just saw Gina's note - what do they need? I'll send a care package to both your boys.

Nicki, you're probably right, I'm probably more toned. I think my face looks thinner. 90 laps - that's awesome. I'm trying to decide between joining Gold's Gym at $29 a month or the Y at $65 a month. The Y is around the corner and Gold's is close but not that close; the Y has a pool which I probably wouldn't use; the Y is more family oriented instead of a meat market. I either have to exercise more or eat less, although I don't think I eat bad.

Wild/Jan, would love to meet up if we can make it work. Keep me posted. I saw the picture you posted about the protestors. Omigod. That is awful. I don't believe in this war and I know someone who went to school with my son who was killed two weeks after he got to Iraq, but I sure as hell wouldn't be protesting like that. As far as the one with the sign saying "Don't Pray for the USA," they can go to another country. I guess I should get off my soapbox now.

Gina, another great idea you've come up with. Count me in. It's the least I can do for these men and women serving our country.

Welcome home Madison, Elaine, hi Carrie.

Odalys, sending positive thoughts for your sister.

Cheri, where are you today?

Who was it that asked about the new site and the screen - yup, mine is big too.

May be back later. If not, night all from Amy to Z.

Margaret

Anonymous

Good evening ladies. Sorry I hadn't checked in before now. I've been so tired today and my dh finally insisted I go take a nap. I got up a couple hours later and have fought sleep ever since. My ankle looks pretty good. However, there's a hole in my shin from a compound fracture in 98 before my car accident that had got an infection and I had a PICC line for 13 weeks. I took my boot off last night and my sock was stained and wet. I have an infection. When I got up I called my Ortho in Iowa asap and they first wanted me to come in but I told them I was 360 miles away. So they called in a rx of Keflex and I started taking it today. If that doesn't stop it then I will have to go to an infection Spec. I may have caught it in time. Right now it's oozing just a clearish pink liquid, it isn't green or yellow yet, Thank the Lord. I took that boot off last night and saw my sock and it seemed like I couldn't breathe. I was terrified. I cannot go through a leg amputation. It may be a staph becsuse I've had several of them or maybe a bone, I just don't know yet. But I do know one thing and it's that I'm frightened. But I'll be alright. I'm not going to whine but I did want you all to know. I'm just going to leave it up to God to fix things and try real hard to be myself.
I'm rather self-absorbed tonight and my spoligizies. I figured I could be selfish one night and it would be alright. Thank you for those of you who've asked about Amber, she still hasn't got test results yet.

Kristen, so glad you liked your job.

BMD, welcome. I've seen you kinda hangin round. Glad to have you aboard.

Denise, yes, thank you. I did read where it was you on the phone.

Vickie, sorry I worried you but I've slept most of the day. We'll talk tomorrow.

Nicki, hope your interview is successful on both parts.

Charlene, so glad to see you posting again. I'd missed you.

Choca, I haven't been in chat in months. Yes, I do hear from Mike sometimes he is sure taking Jens passing hard. I knew he would they were just crazy about each other.

Vickie, what a beautiful doll and so glad you got a birthday party.

Odalys, prayers for your sister. I have 2 sisters who are bc survivors. There's 6 of us girls altogether, so half of us have had it. I'd sure hate to be one of my sisters who hasn't had it when it was mammo. time...don't you know they're scared to death? BTW, one of my sisters is working on her 12th year cancer free.

Boo, did I miss a post or are you absent for awhile?

Hey to Mena, Gina, Janny, Jazz, Robin, Guz, Sheri, Betty, Anne, Colleen, Janice, MB, Madison, Carrie, BMD, Deese, Brenda, WildJan, Shel, Suzola, my CherylCY, Iris, Suz, Tricia, Christine, Liz, Karen,Amy, amd to anyone else I might've missed. May you all be sleeping peacefully.

pals
cheri

karen1956

Hllo CG's

Gina - count me in - what a wonderful, caring idea. How are you feeling sweetie.
Odalys - Sending hugs and love and prayers to you and your sister for B9 results. I bet you are scared!!

I am so tired from my long weekend get-a-way. Stamina is not great these days. I am leaving EARLY tomorrow morning to go see my folks for a couple days (about 48 hours). Long flight as they live in Boynton Beach. I have a 7:30am flight, so that means leaving by 5:15 or 5:30 for the airport. I sure hope that I don't sleep through my alarm like I did last week when Miriam left. My mom put the guilt on me to visit my Dad when we came back from Israel. I will need the weekend to recover and get ready to go back to work on MOnday. Wish me luck with my folks!!!
Not sure if I will be on the boards when I am with my parents. Mom has a computer in the room I am staying in, but not sure what access I will have. So either I will be checking in from Florida or it will be Sunday. Wishing everyone feel good days. Hugs and love to everyone from Amy to Z. Karen in Denver

RobinTN

Cheri:thank you for posting i was getting ready to move to houston and set my house on fire

zazette15

Good night CG sisters. I'm up late but just wanted to check in. I love the pictures from Pinstock-looks like everyone was having a grand time. I will not miss the next one, I heard it's going to be at Cheri's, Thank you Cheri for offering up your homestead.



I would also love to have a chance to meet some of my sisters here in California, I'll be in San Luis Opisbo Friday-Sunday if anyone wants to hook up.



To the new CG's Melody, BMD, Carrie, hope to get to know you better.

My best to all you beautiful warriors! Hugs if you need them, shoulder available if you need to lean, and ears as big as all outdoors if you just need to vent. Take what you need, give what you can and remember:


Good night.

christineK

So well written again Z-
Just to say personally, your letter to the CG's at Pinkstock was powerful. Not a dry eye in the circle. We get the meaning of the circle, as you so eloquently put into words. Thank you sweet sister.
Back to bed, I am missing my PS sisters already. When I read your posts, I have a face and a personalilty to go along with your words and it is awesome!
Hugs and G'nite

PS. I have no idea what is going on w/ the multiple user name thing and Peter leaving- I wish it all wasn't so. Truthfully, I am glad to be outta this loop.

zazette15

Thank you so much again for being my orator and letting the sisters know that I was with you all too.

I'm glad you went and had a blast. Soon we will meet and do it all over again because that type of history has to be repeated. So many of us need to experience what you all experienced at least once in a lifetime, so I'm saving my dollars now.

Take care ChristineK and thank you again.

PurpleMB - Brava!!!! You are truly wonderful!

Anonymous

Good Morning Everyone: Woke up really early today. Just couldnt fall back to sleep. Interview is today at 3:00pm. After being out and about in the hot weather all day, I will probably look a mess - but one thing is for sure - my credentials for this job are good. Im gonna be looking at salary, benefits, insurance, retirement plans and all that stuff. Will I have to work week-ends, any Holidays, and most important will I have to cover as a staff nurse. If the answers are yes - Im outta there.

Charlene: Karl and I have the same birthday? I knew I liked him.

Denise: Sadly, your gut feeling was accurate.

WildJan: Im proud to say that Illinois is one of those states when this awful protesting is not allowed. I have heard about your group, and the pictures speak for themself. If people want to protest, why not do it at the White House. Not where a family is grieving the loss of a child to war.

Madison: Your so funny. Just a reminded. First practice for the Saints and the Bears is this week-end. At least they arnt playing each other the first game.

Brenda: The Vietnam War was my era also. Lost many friends and family to that one. The draft was in place, so back then - people didnt have a choice. As the Iraq was goes on, it puts the same bad taste in my mouth. I want our soldiers to come home. I do think we need to stand strong and send support to the men and women who are fighting for our freedom.

Puppy: Good to see you pop in and send some love.

Guz: Hope your son finially fell asleep. I love your new name.

Odalys: Hoping all good things for your sister. When I was younger, it seemed like every mammogram came back abnormal and I would have to have an US. Will say some strong prayers this is B9.

Carrie: So good to hear that you and Deese are doing well. What a difference a year makes! Hope you pop in more often cause we do miss you around here.

Margaret: I need to exercise more and eat less too. Im pisces - so water and swimming agree with me. I love to swim. Even if I wasnt trying to lose weight I would be swimming. Ive never done well myself joining a gym. For some reason I get lazy and come up with every excuse I can not to go. Ive got my walking routine going strong - but when winter comes, that will abruptly stop. So will the swimming now that I think about it. I know my face looks thinner!

Cheri: Im hoping that antibiotic clears up the infection. Always scary when there is suspicion of infection in the bone.

Karen: Hoping you have a nice visit with you parents. All this flying around your doing is making me tired. I just realized that I havent been on an airplane since 9/11! Hmmmm! That also means I havent been on a vacation since then. When I take time off, I just usually stay right here in Chicago. Have a safe trip.


Nicki

BRSTN

Good morning,

My head is in a spin. So much going on here that I can't keep up. There's stuff that I don't like, but hey it happening with all families.

Yesterday went well. Her comment to my giving notice? "Sorry to see you go. You did some good things here." Helping to hire her was NOT one of them.

Thanks to all for your support. We do have health insurance. We found a company with a tiny bit better benefits and will cost us $87 less a month. The drug plan sucks, but you can't have everything. Only problem is we'll be paying this bill every month. When it gets taken out of your pay check you don't think about it as much or miss it. Now it's a definite bill that has to be paid.

As I said earlier...my head is spinning and I just can't keep up right now. I think I'm going to go into lurker mode for a while. I'll still be here and will pop in and post. But my sunshine sisters can quit tweaking my toes for a few weeks.

Hugs to all,

Betty

k4katz

Good morning!

Someday I will have to learn how to post pics so I can jazz up my posts like so many of you! I love to see the pictures that people find. It seems like there is a never-ending supply of them out there somewhere!

It is Wednesday already...I am counting down the days until Friday because I am getting two moles biopsied. My genetic counselor recommended that I get a skin check even though I was not BRCA positive. The dermatologist said these two moles were not overly suspicious but that we should be on the safe side. I liked her choice of words - 'not overly suspicious' HA! Anyway, I am trying not to be nervous, but I can't chase away those fears completely!

I hope everyone has a good day, or at least not an overly bad day! :-)
Kristin

jankay

i am up but not moving

Anonymous

Betty: It was a hard thing for you to do. Sounds like you got a great deal on insurance. My goodness Im paying $750.00 a month for me and my husband. And the drug plan stinks!

Hope you dont stay away too long. We will miss your posts.

Nicki

Naniam

Wow, the board was down for a very long time this morning.

Quick thoughts before I do some outside chores:

Cheri- Can you not go to your local doctor and let them swab the drainage for culture so you will know which antibiotic is the best to use?? That has to be done BEFORE you start an antibiotic. Having worked for ortho surgeons, I really am upset by this development. BIG hugs to you.

Betty, glad that you found some insurance. Sorry that you have had such a horrible experience. There will brighter days ahead.

Odalys, think of your sister. We all understand why you are upset for her. I know it goes without asking that you will keep us posted.

Nicki - good luck on the interview today.

I know many of us are suffering under some terrific heat. Take care!!!

RobinTN

Morning all.I am late getting started this morning.My lymphodema pump is messed up so my arm is killing.They are supposed to send me another one out today,that thing is a life saver let me tell you.It is supposed to be 100 today and i have to get out to buy some groceries.Think I probably will die this day.:)

Nicki:good luck with the interview.I know what you mean about weekends and staff nursing.been there done that along time ago.

JanKay:sorry I missed you last night,i got a terrible headache and laid down and fell asleep.will try and catch up with you this evening.Hope you get to moving soon.

Jazz: I think I found a school.Just in the nick of time,the deadline for fall is today so I did my application yesterday.Looks like there are several generals i will still have to take but they will take all of the ones I have now and my nursing credits also and I can bridge and do some MSN classes to .They dont have a Family nurse practioner course.But I know one here that offers it.

Well talk to all of you this even when I return.

purplemb

afternoon...A to Z...finding staying out of the loop a good thing....

Ok thank you all ...but Cheri...one thing I forgot to put on my list...lol...was a day after day...I guess I sat down last night at dinner, put my feet up , listened to the rain outside and slowly difted off to sleep....I think it all finally caught up with me...and work...well we won't even go there...

I have the boxes packed, ran out of packing tape so I will get them to the PO on Friday my day off...I do so hope they arrive safely....

Ok I wan t ot go back to simpler times....lets cook around the camp fire and make sure everyone is warm and safe...
so today I am fixing, BBQ chicken, salt potatoes, green salad...and iced tea....
I'll throw a log on the fire(and hope crazy Bob doesn't find out)..
hugs to all my family,,,,
MB

jasmine

Good morning circle girls. I didn't break the boards ...honest...my hands never left my arms!

Nicki -- good luck on the interview.

Naniam -- its so nice to see you posting once again.

Cheri -- I hope the antibiotics kick in soon. You've come through too much already. Hugs!

Kristen -- I think its great that you have such proactive doctors. I'll keep all my fingers and toes crossed that those are just regular moles.

Betty -- please don't stay away too long. We'll miss you and worry.

Ms Z -- once again, such lovely words. I can't wait to meet you at the next pinkstock.

Christine -- hi, glad you finally made it home safe.

Robin -- its going to be hot here too. Thank goodness for air conditioners. I hope you get the new pump soon. When do the classes actually start? The nice thing about taking online courses is that you get to go to class in your pajamas.

Well, off to work some more.

jasmine

Hi MB -- that sounds delicious!

cmb35

Hey Everyone

Just a quick hello...

Wild/Jan - The picture with the protestors is so disturbing. I will never understand how people can intentionally be hurtful. And to be so malicious to someone who is mourning the loss of their child, husband, brother, or mother or sister for that matter, it's just incomprehensible to me.

OK, just deleted a bunch of stuff... I'm getting way too soapbox-ey, and the circle is not the time or place for this discussion. Bottom line for me: everyone is entitled to their opinion, but no one is entitled to jam their opinion down someone's throat in a way that is hurtful or mean. The people with those nasty signs are despicable (in my opinion.)

wildabouthorses

Cheri and Odalys prayers for you two that things are better than they look right now!

Busy day I managed to clean up the computer room some and James's old bedroom by moving things into his closet after straightening up what was left in there by him. I feel so much better seeing the clutter gone!

cmb35

Whoops! Sorry, kind of went off on a little tirade there didn't I? I guess it might sound a bit hypocritical to be spouting off my opinion about people having an opinion. For me, there is just something about the whole "intent" thing. Those people holding those signs are INTENDING to cause emotional harm to other human beings - not the way to bring about world peace if you ask me. Whoops, there I go again. OK, need to move on...

So flustered now I can't remember a darn thing, and of course didn't take notes. I'll do my best.

Nicki - good luck at the interview. I am so thankful to have you as my friend.

Vicki - how are you my friend? Are you back to work and feeling rested and caught up from Pinkstock? What is up with the man who was so stupid as to have decided you were too good a person for him?

Cheri - Oh no! I am so sorry to hear about your possible infection. I am hoping and praying that the antibiotics do the trick and quickly.

Betty - good news on the insurance, I hope you start to feel better and better now that you've removed this negative person/situation from your life.

Brenda - outside chores? yikes! Hope you stayed cool!

Christine - nice to see you! I agree, I was so upset by the goings on lately that I was unable to post for a bit. It's very hard to just not say anything. I sometimes feel like I don't want to stick my head in the sand and condone what's happening by not saying anything. And yet I feel like I need to try to help fix or stop things. And then I think it's none of my business and doesn't directly involve me, so I should just be quiet instead of fanning the fire. And then I think, well hell yeah it involves me, I'm member of this family too! And so on and so on until I'm left in such a low place that I don't even want to post at all! All in all for me, it's better to just step back for a bit, and then just back in when I'm back in the spirit of the circle.

Guz - that squirrel is truly disturbing! LOL

The Pinkstock pictures are so amazing. I'm so sorry I didn't just say screw it, I'm going to do what I WANT to do, and take off more time and go. I will do that next year regardless of what else is going on in my life. (And don't you just hate it that there's this little, tiny voice in my head that says, "yeah, if you make it to next year"? Stupid cancer, I hate it!)

OK, I'm sorry to do this, but I'm just going to say love and hugs from A to Z. I was going to take notes and address each of you by name, but now I've run out of time.

This military/free speech thing has got me to thinking about a situation that's going on in my town regarding a local minister and his family (that I am friendly with from my son's school) an american flag with a peace sign, and the controversey it has caused. I think I'm going to post a message on Moving Beyond to see what other people think about it. It's interesting, because it started off very innocently, by accident really, and I can completely relate to both sides of the issue.

Later gators

MelodyinAZ

Good morning ladies and Howdy to Peter,

I have not caught up on all the posts from the past couple of days, but wanted to send my thanks out to everyone who welcomed with open hearts. I appreciate the caliber of people in this group.

Still enjoying the Pinkstock pictures of those of you who went. Seemed like a blast!!!

Happy Wednesday!!

Melody