I am getting there! Slowly. There is Hope!

ripplesdf

Hi ladies. Glad you're finally feeling a little better Honey. My prayers go out to you. I've fallen asleep before too with my heating pad on-ouch. Now I usually use a microwave heat pack so I don't fall asleep with it on-it just cools off.
Hope everyone had a great weekend. Mine started out well. We were going for our first bike ride Sat. with some friends to Great Barrington MASS(about 1 1/2 hrs away). I came out the front door and went down the two brick steps on my porch and rolled my left ankle! It "popped" and of course I said a few choice words and sat down for a minute doing some deep breathing. Then I stood up and hobbled around a bit to walk it off. Well it hurt, but I have sprained it before and figured it would be ok and I would just have my doc xray it Tues. That was Sat. AM. I got on the bike with my DH and friends protesting and I just said "go". I was determined to get my ride in. It wasn't too bad. I just got on and off very carefully. We left at 9;30 and got back about 3:00. I rested the foot the rest of the nite. I got up with DH Sun. morning early and went to the ER instead of waiting til Tues. Well it's BROKE!!!! I guess I'll have to wait til Aug. for my next ride. I have a temporary splint on it and just made apptmt with an ortho dr for Tues morning. Hopefully he'll give me a better idea of what I'm dealing with. I have a broken fibula (smaller bone of the lower leg). It is painful so I have to sit alot. It's so very hard for this 180 pound woman to maneuver on the crutches. With my bad shoulders and neck, I am in so much pain from using the muscles. My arms, shoulders and upper chest or very sore. Dh stayed home with me today. Bless his heart. He keeps me up. To top that off, we got a phone call last nite that a good friend of ours who lives a couple of miles from here commited suicide!!! I am still in shock! She was such a great lady. Beautiful inside and out. She is a RN and worked in the neonatal unit of Albany Medical Center for years and was a nurse at a correctional facility. Such a horrible horrible unbelievable tragedy! I haven't seen her in quite a while-she works long hours. My DSIL is her very best friend and she came over last nite still in shock of course. I just tried to close my eyes last nite and everytime I did all I could see is Annie's beautiful blue eyes and smile. She is so very missed already. She has 3 grown boys. Don't understand what could have been so wrong in her world. Please say a prayer for her. May she rest in peace.
Gotta go now. I'm having a hard time seeing thru tears. I know things will be better. We will get thru this. I love you guys sooo very much. I think you are the best. Thank you so very much for sharing your lives with me. You are truly inspirations.
Take care and please pray for us. Love ya lots.
Hugs and prayers. Keepin' the faith...Dawn

Ka-Loni

Hello, How was your Memorial weekend? Mine was nice. Me and Mike went to North Florida to see his mom and dad and the rest of the family. I drove and was so exhausted when we got home last night. I am not feeling too well this morning. I am feeling depressed a little and should be happy. I been messing up on my anti-depressants. So, I am going to just rest up today and do some catching up on some cleaning I need to do before I go for surgery Monday. Well, I am going to go for now. Just know that I am thinking about you and I will post a little later today again.

God Bless You Ladies,
Kaloni

Ka-Loni

Hello, Well, I have to thank you for all your sweet posts. I am feeling better. I think I was just exhausted from our trip. And, having so much to do before my surgery. Jackie, yes, I will put you all in my pocket when I am down under in surgery. I will not forget you all. You all are such a big part of me where ever I go. Dawn, know your in my prayers sweety for everything you are going through. And, Honeygirl you are too. Things will work out. It is just those hurdles in the road that get in the way. Soon they will all move out of the way. I am trying to get caught up with my cleaning so, today, I have to put another load of wash in. And, finish some more of my flowers. Sounds like fun. I will check in again later today to see how your doing. I have to make sure all my sweet ladies are doing OK. I love you lots.

God Bless,
Kaloni

ripplesdf

Hi Kaloni. Just checking in. I hope you don't work yourself too hard B4 your surgery Mon. Know that I will be thinking of you and praying. I just know you are going to move forward now that your surgery will be behind you. Just take it easy on yourself and you will be on the fast road to recovery.
I had a better day today. Still not believing my friend is gone just like that. Still don't know the "why's" but we may never know and whatever the reason-nothing will change her being absent from this life. She will be truly missed by all the patients and people she helped in her life. Everyone is on this earth for a reason and apparently, she had finished what she was on this earth for. God Bless her and her family.
I had my kids today. Interesting hobbling around on crutches. Dh saved me yesterday. He's my hero. I was so aggravated sitting in the chair and listening/watching him do everything. I made up my mind I would fix the kids lunch so I got out some hotdogs to nuke. My good leg is killing me and I had to sit down. He wanted to do it, but I told him I had to do this on my own. So he came into the kitchen with the computer chair on wheels. I sat on it and literally wore a track around the floor doing dishes and cleaning! I never new cooking and washing dishes was so much fun!!!LOL!!! Anyway, it's made my life 200% easier. Bless that man. I love him so much...he's a Mike too.
Tomorrow I go to an orthopedic surgeon and hopefully I will get a better cast than this temporary splint.
I wish you luck Kaloni on your surgery in case I don't get back here.
I hope Jackie and Honey all is ok. Hoping to hear from you soon.
Take care. Love, hugs and prayers...Keepin' the faith...Dawn

honeygirl

Dawn , I am so sorry for your loss. I know to many people who have taken their lives. It is such a sad and heartfelt loss. It makes you wish there was something you could have done. But like some , you have no idea something was so wrong. I will pray for Annie and all who love her and will miss her so. And You broke your leg!?! Thank God for your DH. I pray that you quickly. And try to sit and relax. Because you are putting stress on your other muscles and that will cause alot of pain.
Kaloni stay strong girl. You are only days away from surgery. My prayers are with you. You will do great.
Hi Jackie , hope all is well with you.
I did start my chemo today. It wasn't bad. I am feeling nausea and have a headache. So I think I will go lay down. Talk to you ladies later. Love and Hugs

Ka-Loni

Hi Dawn, I want to thank you for your kindness. Yes, I will start to see things moving finally. I just want you to know your friend is in my prayers and thoughts. She was a special person and will be missed. Today you go to your Orthopedic Surgeon and I hope everything goes well. It will get better each day. Sweety, your in my prayers and thoughts too. I will be putting you in my pocket with Jackie and Honeygirl for surgery Monday. Try to rest your legs as much as possible. I will keep checking on you.

Good Luck,
God Bless,
Kaloni

Ka-Loni

Hi Honeygirl, I want to thank you too for your kindness. I hope you got my post on your thread. Yes, I will stay strong. It is getting closer and closer. I feel good about it. And, you started your chemo. Very good. You will do fine sweety. Take Care.

Good luck,
God Bless,
Kaloni

Ka-Loni

Hello, It is getting closer! Yes, 4 more days and counting. I am sure you know how I am feeling about now. I am feeling anxious and excited. And, nervous too. Yes, I am feeling all this about now. Well, I am getting some things done. Mike planted some of my flowers last night for me. It really looks beautiful and tranquil. I will be able to sit and enjoy it when I come home from the hospital. I hope you have a wonderful day. I will keep checking in.

God Bless You Ladies,
Kaloni

JaxsonHarley

Hi Girlies!
Dawn, I am so sorry to hear about your friend(((hugs)))I will pray for her and her family. I know there are no words to say. And I can't believe you broke your leg!!! Holy crap!! I hope you heal quickly,and that you aren't in much pain. That was sweet of your Hubby to do that for you,it sounds as though yours and mine are alot alike, I am truly blessed.
Honeygirl, I am glad you got treatment started, hang in there, you will get through it, we will be here for you. Before you know it, you will be done.Get as much rest as your body tells you to! It needs to repair itself from every chemo.
Kaloni, You sound like a child on Christmas Eve, God Bless you! Isn't it exciting to know you are moving along to the next phase! Make sure you wear something with big pockets so we all fit in!! I am so excited for you. On that note, I saw Plastic surgeon yesterday, we set a date for trying reconstruction again, Aug.30th.Will put left expander back in, and try again! I am anxious to get that going again.I also booked airline tickets, we are going down to Naples Florida Nov.10th for a week of R & R .Something I think we are going to need by then! My Aunt has offered her house down on the gulf to us for the week! So lot's of good stuff to look forward to!
I have to get going to work, I will check back later.I hope every one is having a good day,and finding their good thing, whether it's coming here, gardening, resting, or rolling around the kitchen!! Love & Hugs, Jackie

honeygirl

Hi Jackie , Dawn and Kaloni! I woke this am to a headache and bad nausea. But I forgot to take a pill they had given me yesterday(dah) I put it in my purse and forgot about it. After I took it I really felt fine the rest of the day. I did alot of yard work. I put a bird feeder in the yard on a sheperds hook. But it was shorter than I thought and it was just getting dusk , still light , and here comes a racoon and reaches up and starts helping himself to bird seed. My S.O. yelled out the window and whistled and the little guy stopped for a minute , then just continued on munching away! I couldn't get mad. He was just so darn cute , I took out my camera and started taking pics! I'm a softey when it comes to animals , I just love them. Well, I am definately tired tonight and think I will head to bed. Wish me luck , tomorrow I go to buy a wig. Hugs and love to you all. Melody

ripplesdf

Hi my sweet ladies! Seems I've been gone forever. Been very busy. Went to the orthopedic dr yesterday and GREAT news. I only have a hairline fracture and very nasty (colorful) sprain. So he told me he wants me to use an air cast and start putting weight on it and do away with crutches ASAP! I could have hugged him-but I'd need a step ladder. The guy actually had to duck his head to come thru the doorway! He had to be close to 7ft tall! DH just stared. I had to look up to him when he was sitting on the stool in front of me LOL!! Anyhow. I have been hobbling along and resting it when it swells. It has gone down a lot since Saturday so I'm hoping in a week or 2 I'll be out in my garden and/or riding our Harley.
Honey I'm glad that you got your first chemo done. Hopefully the meds will help with your nausea. Hang in there sweety. We're all prayin for ya. ((((HUGS))))!!
Kaloni I can't believe your day is the day after tomorrow!!!YAY! I couldn't be happier if it was me having it done. Know that I'll be right there with you Monday in my thoughts and prayers. You will be on your way in no time.
Jackie you are right. My husband is a sweetheart. He is truly my hero. We have been thru so much together these past 32 years. I can't imagine what I'd do without him.
We went to Annie's viewing tonite with 2 of our kids and I was not prepared for an open casket. It was not her. I still can't believe it!!! Such a beautiful beautiful soul inside and out. When the priest gave his prayers and offered anyone to say what they remembered about her her ex husband stood up-none of us knew him or their 3 boys-she came to upstate NY from the city about 10 yrs ago. Her ex started talking about her days as a neonatal nurse and how she so lovingly cared for those tiny little ones and he said how one of their sons went to see her at work one day and he broke down in tears and asked her how she did this everyday knowing they may die. She just smiled and said I just know they're in good hands either way and they'll be all right. I just lost it. Then a woman who worked in the correctional facility with her spoke of how she cared for the inmates. That tells you what kind of person she is/was. What a dedicated lady.
I think the hardest part is watching our sister in law go thru the motions of losing her best friend this way-her husband-my dh's brother-took his life also in Aug. of 2000. We miss him so- it really stinks to know that no matter how we tried to bring him out of his depression, we could not help him. He was a beautiful soul too. Someday we will all meet again and we will know how happy they are now. It just makes us appreciate everyone and everything in our lives even more. It has made us a VERY close family. Everyone is so very precious to us. We are very lucky to have our 3 grown kids no more than an hour away from us. They are what keeps us going. Dh really has had a rough life so it makes it that much sweeter to have his family so close by. He's a great dad.
Well I hope I didn't upset any of you. You guys are my good thing everyday! I really consider you 3 of my closest friends. I don't remember when I've had anyone as caring as you guys to talk to. It gets me thru my days. Just know how much I care about you guys too. Thanks for all your prayers and support and for just "listening". It really is therapy for me.
Gotta go. Really tired after this busy week. Take care all.
Love ya lots. Keepin' the faith...Dawn

Ka-Loni

Hello there, I been so busy too. Yesterday, I had my Pre-Op and my MRI. The MRI was no fun. The nurse gave me a sedative first. And started putting in my IV and she was just taking her sweet time doing it. By the time she finished, I started feeling light headed. I asked her for some water or something. She brought me some juice. I was laying back when she brought it to me. She asked me if I was OK. I told her I need to get to the restroom, and she said well I don't want you to fall down. My intestines were about to blow about this time. Ha. I told her I have to go and if I have to I will just lay down on the floor somewhere. She just starred at me like I was nuts. All I know is I am glad I made it to the restroom. I always make a wonderful patient. They get a kick out of me that is for sure.Ha. Well it is a rainy weekend here and I am going to finish up on some stuff around the house. I am not going to over do it. I know I am going to up at times wanting to do something. Yes, it is almost here. There is 2 more days left. I am so anxious and nervous about now. I still really can not believe it is here. Well, I will check back in later today ladies. I really am so glad I found you all. Your all so sweet.

God Bless you Ladies,
Kaloni

honeygirl

Dear , dear Dawn ,this is for you. Me , Kaloni and Jackie are all gathering around you right now giving you a big , long , warm group hug{{{{{{{{{{HUG}}}}}}} And God is here with us , holding us all in the palm of His great healing Hands. As it is said there is a reason for every season and a purpose for everything. We may not understand right now but always , just believe. God will always take care of us. Beautiful Blessings to all of you.

ripplesdf

Didn't think I'd be back on here again today, but just had to check in with my friends. Thank you so much for your sweet words everyone. It means lots to me. She had a beautiful funeral-if anyone can call them beautiful. My sister in law and another lady who are the best of friends with her gave the eulogy they wrote together. I will never look at a dandelion the same again. My SIL Robin said that Annie hated to mow the grass because she didn't want to kill the dandelions-she called them God's flowers. So the dandy's will stay in my garden at least for now in honor of Annie. They spoke of how she love the mountains and nature so much and how she carried her nursing abilities over to nursing animals wild and tame. That was her. She will certainly be missed, but everyone all had a good cry and even the priest was teary eyed as he knew her well also. They told the story of how Annie and Laurie (the other one giving the eulogy) went over the Rip Van Winkle Bridge just south of here in the Catskills. Annie had always dreamed of walking over it so Laurie and her went one day on their motorcycles. Well Annie paid her dollar and took off and Laurie stopped to pay hers and she could not find her money!!! She sat there for 15 minutes tearing her pockets apart when Annie came back finally and bailed her out and paid her toll!!! They went back over the bridge and parked their bikes and spent the rest of the afternoon walking back and forth over the Hudson River. It was a sweet story and there were others so we all had a good cry and lots more laughs. She will always be around us and Father Jim reminded everyone now we truly have a very special angel to pray to and watch over us.
Thank you so much everyone. You have no idea what your words of comfort mean to me. We are very fortunate to have this place.
I'm so excited for you Kaloni. 2 more days!!!! Thank GOD you made it to the bathroom!!! Why do people sometimes question such things?!
I got to go to my daughter's a little while on the Harley with DH!! I was very careful getting on and off with my foot. The air cast fit nicely inside my leather boot and gave me enough support so it didn't hurt to get on and off!! I'm so glad I'm not doomed to not be able to ride this summer.
Well gotta go visit DS next door. DH just came in from mowing and said he saw the cutest thing. DS and her 8 yr old grandaughter were bent over weeding the garden and he said it looked like those little wood lawn decorations with just the butts sticking up. I GOTTA tell her! DH says no not to embar"ass" her. She is gonna laugh so hard. I wished we'd gotten a picture.
Well take care all. Just letting you know I'm ok. DH is taking care of me. He just brought me a Mich Lite so I guess I'll go enjoy it with him.
Love, hugs and prayers. Keepin' the faith...Dawn

ripplesdf

Hi Kaloni. Just wanted to wish you luck for tomorrow's surgery. I'm praying to the good Lord and your guardian angels to surround you with their healing light and love. Know that I will be there with you tomorrow morning praying for your fast recovery.
Love, hugs and prayers. Keepin' the faith...Dawn

honeygirl

Hi Kaloni , Well tomorrows the big day! Yah!!! I will be praying for sucessful surgery , and quick healing. May your pain be none. Don't forget to put Dawn , Jackie and I in your pocket. We will be with you. Will you have someone let us know how you are doing? Just try to relax and don't worry about anything. God is taking care of it all. God Bless you Kaloni. I can't wait to hear from you post-op. Love You sweetie. Melody

JaxsonHarley

Good Morning Girlies!
Kaloni, I am here in your pocket with the other girls,thinking of you, and giving you (((hugs))) and lots of love to get through today.It will all be good, just you wait & see!
Melody, it sounds as though you have made a new friend in your backyard!Just be careful around him.And you are doing great, listening to your body, and getting all the rest you need, good girl! I hope you enjoy shopping for the wig. I have 2 of them, for work. To tell you the truth, they drive me crazy! Itchy as all get out.As soon as work is over, I pull it off.I have gotten so used to just walking around the house bald! I can't wait for this to start growing back in.
Dawn, I am so glad you got to ride on that bike! And love you sharing everything about your dear friend,it's not depressing at all, it's very endearing,thank you.If it makes you feel better, then share all you want.The story about the bridge brought back memories of the Harley Rally last year, and how beautiful the Catskill area is.we will be back someday soon, I hope!
We took our son on his new V-Rod, down to PA, to Werllsboro, the Grand Canyon of the East Saturday.What a beautiful ride! His butt was sore though, he isn't used to distance riding yet! We will break him in! If any of you want to send me your emails to my message box, I will send a couple of pics, to put a face with a name.And I will do the same.Have a wonderful day today,I am thinking of you,and wishing comfort and peace,and Love to you all,Jackie

ripplesdf

Well our sweet Kaloni I'm sure you are still having your blessed surgery right now. Know that we are all in your pocket and in our every thought today. I pray that God and your guardian angels are guiding the surgeons' hands and you will soon be awake and feeling like the world is finally moving along at the same pace as you. We love you so much and are here for you when you feel up to it.
Melody, the racoon story brings back a camping memory from when my kids were little. We set up our tent and took the kids to play basketball on the camp court. My DH had bought the kids a bag of the Tootsie Roll Midgies and DS had a handful he threw on the ground to go play basketball. We got back and turned in a few hours later not knowing he had thrown the candies on the ground. As soon as the kids were asleep DH and I heard these little growling noises. He unzipped the tent (with me complaining what if it's a skunk!!). When we shined the flashlight out there were two baby racoons carefully PEELING-yes PEELING) the wrappers from the candy and eating them!!!(LOL) We woke up the kids so they could see. We all laughed so hard and my DS learned a very good lesson about not throwing anything on the ground. Later the parents-we assumed-came by and opened our cooler and helped themselves to our eggs! DH threw sneakers at them til they left and then he put the cooler in the car. What curious smart little creatures they are.
Jackie sounds like a beautiful trip. I'd love to go see it. Maybe DH and I can figure out where it is and go there. Sounds like DS is having a great time with his new bike! DH is thinking of going to Lake George this weekend to the Americade Rally. We'll see what the weather brings. I'd love to go. I'd love to send you pics, but I'll have to get DH to help me cuz I'm really quite uneducated about that stuff. I'm sure it's not hard, just have not ever done it and need his help. Wouldn't it be great to meet at a rally sometime? I know how busy you must be and already our calander is filling up on the weekends. Maybe if not this summer-next summer we could figure something out. It would be great to meet you.
Well I've only got 2 kids today so I will be having an easy day. My foot is feeling much better. Still a little sore and still got the air cast for support. Hopefully it will heal just fine and I can get back into walking. I really miss it. Want to try to get in my flowers this weekend. I'll have to sit on the stepstool but it will feel good to get my hands dirty!
Take care all. Love, hugs and prayers. Keepin' the faith...Dawn

honeygirl

Hello Ladies! Kaloni , Know that we are thinking of you everyday and miss your sweet writings and comments. Hurry and heal so you can get back on the computer.
Dawn that is so funny about the "little bandits". Your right they are so smart and clever. But they are so cute.I am so glad your foot is feeling better. Don't worry , you'll be back to walking real soon. I love planting flowers , it feels good to get my hands into the earth.As long as I can pull them back out!!lol
Oh Jackie , I can tell you right now , My wig will not be on my head a nano second longer than it has to be! My head sweats very bad(I know , very feminine) and I really dread the wig and feeling like my head can't "breath".
Well , today was my first day back to work. Everyone was wonderful and it was a pretty good day. I felt more fatigued than usual but not to bad. Well , I hope everyone is having a good evening. Will talk to you all later. Oh Jackie , I will send you my e-mail address. Hugs and love ,Melody

ripplesdf

Hi Melody. Good to hear that your first day back wasn't too bad. What type of work do you do? It's great to have such supportive co-workers isn't it? My DMIL used to have a wig, and she used to get sooo itchy. It must take some getting used to. One of my DF's that is a BC survivor has hair more beautiful now and thicker than it was before so hopefully yours will have great results too.
Yes, I am walking much better every day. I am only wearing the aircast now when I'm outside or when I'm watching my little ones-they have a tendency not to pay attention and come flying at me to give me a hug or just play and I feel bad I have to keep reminding them not to step or hit my foot/leg. But it is healing well. I think I will just have to baby it for a while when walking on uneven ground. Hopefully it won't be too weak. Can't bear the thought of "rolling" it again. OUCH!!
I am thinking of our dear Kaloni too every moment I do-I pray for her speedy recovery. So happy for her that she did not have to wait any longer. God does answer prayers sometimes.
Well, I gotta go throw a load of laundry in the dryer and then I'm off to bed after they're folded.
Take care. Nice "talking" to ya!!
Love, hugs, and prayers. Keepin' the faith...Dawn

JaxsonHarley

Good Evening my girlies!
Kaloni, thinking of you, hope you are feeling better and on the road to recovery and able to come and post soon! Miss You!!
Melody, Glad your first day back went well, and thank you for the email address, I will send some pics.
Dawn, how is the foot today? Hope you are feeling better today too!
I am making this short and sweet, my daughter had surgery today, and I am headed in for some much needed sleep tonight, it's been a long day and I feel like someone opened
a can of whoopass on me! Sweet dreams to all,and may the angels of comfort be with you, Love & (((hugs))) Jackie

honeygirl

Hey Dawn. I work in manufacturing of pc boards. We put all the tiny parts on the boards. I work in the "hand Dept" I set up jobs , inspect , audit , then tear them down and start all over again! Plus some work on the computer and any part problems that may arise , which seems to happen about every 5 minutes! I would much rather win the lotto and travel everywhere!!
Hey Jackie , how are you doin? Waiting for those pics.
I hope Kaloni is doing ok. Can't wait to hear from her.
Well , Dawn , it was nice talking to you! And now its my turn for laundry. Hugs and Love , Melody

honeygirl

Jackie , we must have been writing at the same time!!!

ripplesdf

Hey Ladies! I haven't posted in a few days. Just checking in. Jackie I hope DD is ok. Hopefully you got some much needed sleep. Sounds like it'll be a gorgeous weekend here in NY. Think I'll buys some flowers tomorrow and plant them and then we'll save Sunday for our bike ride.
The foot is coming along ok I guess. It's been hurting the last few days. Don't know why. It's not really that bad, just reminds me it's there when I walk. It doesn't swell much anymore. Guess it'll just take some time.
Honey, sounds like you have an interesting job to me. My computer skills amount to logging on, browsing, posting and logging off. I envy people who know their stuff when it comes to computers. I used to be "savvy" when I was younger. I worked in a bank for 5 yrs as a customer service rep. Way back when there were actually LETTERS to TYPE on a TYPEWRITER!!!LOL!! Now I'm lucky if I can figure out my checkbook online!!
Well, it seems this is not a good start for my family. With all the deaths lately and now my "little" brother who is 43 is very sick. He had a really bad cough this winter and had been "treated" by his gp for it. It never really went away. About a month ago his feet and legs started to swell so he made an apptmt with his dr. He has a low grade fever off an on every day and he keeps having this non productive cough except strangely when he lays down it just goes away. Well his gp was dragging his feet getting tests done. I think he should have sent him to a cardiologist or pulmonologist instead of wasting time !!! He has had 12 vials taken out this past week! He had an ultrasound of his legs to rule out clots last week. Tuesday he had a CT scan. It revealed he has a 2 1/2" by 1 1/2" mass in his chest underneath the sternum and apparently it is pressing against one of his lungs! We are all so scared. He does not smoke-never did. Our parents were heavy smokers but we are the only two out of 5 kids that doesn't smoke. We are trying not to think the worst, but it is so hard to see him walk like an old man b/c he is in SO much pain. He shuffles along so slowly. It takes him forever to get up off a chair. He can't sleep in his bed anymore. He has to get up every half hour just to be able to move. The only thing the dr has given him is Lasix for the swelling which has done literally nothing. He has been taking Motrin since last month and the dr says to continue with it for now. He found out yesterday that he has an apptmt to see a thoracic surgeon on the 19th-this waiting really stinks! Then it will be another 7 days or more for his surgery. In the meantime, he suffers. He is going stir crazy. He went to visit his friend a cabinetmaker yesterday for a few hours and when he got back he could hardly move and his feet were huge. We went to his house so DH could mow his lawn for him. I took some ziti and he seemed to really enjoy it. He ate 2 plates of it. His wife isn't a very good cook and she really doesn't have any ambition when it comes to domestic stuff. She leaves it up to Ernie. But it's interesting seeing her now having to do things for him instead of the other way around. Their marriage b4 this was not doing so well, but she is really doing a turn around now. It's unfortunate that something like this had to make her wake up and appreciate him.
He needs some prayers, so please keep him in mind and add him to your prayer list.
Sorry to ramble, just needed to "talk".
Our dear Kaloni, I hope you are having a swift recovery from your surgery. We are all here waiting and praying for you to feel better. Hope you are back soon.
Love, hugs and prayers. Keepin' the faith...Dawn

Ka-Loni

Hello, I have not read any posts yet, but I am going to type you a quick little something. I am home! And, boy in pain! My surgery went well. So far, everything is looking good. I am on Percocet and want to drift off shortly. I love you gals and I will talk to you soon again.

God Bless,
Kaloni

ripplesdf

Oh Kaloni!! Welcome HOME!!!! We love you and have missed you. Have sweet dreams. I'm sending healing hugs to you ((((((((HUGS)))))))) XXXXXXXOOOOOOO !!!!! So good to have you home again. Love, hugs and prayers. Keepin' the faith...Dawn

honeygirl

WELCOME HOME KALONI!!!!!!! So glad to hear all went well. You just keep taking your percocet and rest. Hugs to you.
Dawn , it has been quite a year so far for you and your family. I will certainly pray for your brother daily. I so much hope he gets the help he needs quickly. He has to be in such pain and distress. I don't know why , but sometimes it seems like in a very urgent situation , docs seem to drag their feet with helping people quickly that need it. Sorry to hear your foot is paining. I will continue to pray for you too.
Well , my son is coming home to visit tomorrow. So I need to get a few things done. Take care. Hugs and prayers.

JaxsonHarley

Good Monday Morning Ladies,

Kaloni, it's so good to see you home and doing well. I am so glad everything went well for you.I pray for your continued recovery! That is great!
Dawn, I am also praying for your brother. You certainly have had quite a year. How is your foot feeling?
Melody, how are you doing with chemo? I am thinking of you all.
I had my Motorcycle licensing and safety course this week-end.Friday night, all day Saturday and Sunday. It was alot of fun, and I learned quite a few things.I also passed, Yay! I am a licensed driver now!! It took up the whole week-end, but it was well worth it. Now I have to catch up on all the housewrok I didn't get done!
So thinking of you dear ladies, and wishing everyone a great day today. Lot's of Love & (((hugs))), Jackie
p.s. Haven't heard anything on daughters pathology report yet, keeping our fingers crossed.

Ka-Loni

Hi My Sweeties,

I am so sorry I have been gone so long. Today is 1 week since my surgery. I sure thank you so much for your sweet posts. I am in La La land right now. I took another percocet at 4:00. I been wanting to visit you, but I am totally out of it day and night. I mean I am out. Oh my good lord! This is me, I am walking around my house totally nude. Clothes are so uncomfortable. And, I have 3 drains hanging from me. And, I am suffering from old lady syndrome. Ha! I have to walk with my back bent due to the incisions. And, all I am doing is laying back on my reclining couch and getting up every so often to keep moving. I got 6-8 weeks of this. I have to keep an eye on my new booby to make sure it does not change color. So far, so good, it has been 7 days and it is doing good. I touch it so often and tell it you hang on there little guy. Ha. I am doing alot of praying to keep my strength though this. I know God is right here with me, and he is looking after me. He will heal me. Today, my good thing was coming here. I miss talking to you. Please pray for me and keep me in your pockets. I will try and visit each day. I love You ladies.

God Bless ,
Kaloni

ripplesdf

Hi Ladies! Sorry I've been away so long-at least it seems like it. Ernie is about the same, no better no worse. I spoke with him last nite and he was really down. Tonite he sounded better. His dr gave him some Ambien so hopefully he will get some sleep. His poor wife needs some too I think! I've prayed for him so much. Last nite I had fitfull sleep. Woke up at least 4 times and everytime I did would cry myself to sleep praying for him. Finally around 4 I fell back asleep and had a bittersweet dream of DH's brother Marty who died in 2000 after taking his own life. I have not dreamt of him in years. I just dreamt he was hugging me and looking down into my eyes smiling thru his tears. I cried and laughed that I missed him and loved him so much and he said he did too. Can't help but think he was really trying to tell me everything will be ok no matter what. No matter what--I will be there for my brother. I took care of my MIL in her sickness and I would lay down my life for my brother.
So just keep praying ladies. We need all the help we can get.
Jackie CONGRATULATIONS!!! Dh and DD took theirs at the same time 3 yrs ago and said it was so much fun and they learned so much. We went on a ride to the Adirondacks-Speculator yesterday. Left at 9AM and got back around 5. It was beautiful, but all I did was worry about my brother all day. It is so beautiful though being on the bike. I did a LOT of thinking and praying. What a beautiful state we live in!! Sometimes I take it for granted.
My foot was doing pretty ok, but it hurt over the weekend and last nite. I put the aircast back on today. Yesterday, I used a foot brace with my leather boot tied tightly for bike riding. It was ok til I took the boot off and then my ankle looked like it had a golf ball growing out of it again. Guess it will take some time. I refuse to stay off the bike any longer!!!LOL
Well gotta go. Past my bedtime.
Kaloni its' so good to hear from you. Hang in there "old lady". Just keep taking those good drugs and enjoy running around buck naked and have an excuse to (LOL) as long as you can.
Sweet dreams all. Love, hugs and prayers. Keepin' the faith...Dawn