please help

geebung

Oh dear Stephanie, you are so, so welcome. I am very sorry to hear that your mother has had this diagnosis. I hope you can convince her to join us too. We would love to have you both here.

Lots of love to both of you.

Jane xxx 

Ka-Loni

Jane, Oh, your the best! I am a definite animal lover. I admire you so very much for helping him. God will Bless you. He is the sweetest little guy. I have never seen one so small before. These little creatures is what happiness is. And, makes our world so beautiful. He was definitely blessed by you. He was saved by you, and now he will live happily everafter.

God Bless You,

Kaloni

geebung

Kaloni - thank you for your sweet comments. I think I (and my son) were blessed for being able to help the little darling! They were very special moments. I've never been that close to a joey either.

my3girls

Good morning my dear sisters!! I just got on to catch up with all of you!  OH Jane...what a wonderful story about the baby wallaby. Tell Heath he did a good job..very thoughtful young man.  I love the picture of him...the whole thing gave me a nice warm fuzzy feeling this morning. It's gray and rainy here this morning...so that was my ray of sunshine. Thank you for sharing!! Mel...honey, I am sorry you are feeling bad due to your allergies.  You poor thing.  I have had them for years and usually about this time, I am going crazy too.  For some reason, last year on chemo...I didn't have any allergies and so far this year..nothing.  I hope you get some relief, I know how miserable they can make you feel.  Melody, did you mean Sunday June 8th? I can't go back and look at your post right now, but I thought you said June 6th.  That is a Friday and I work on Friday.  Let me know, if I read wrong and it is Sunday June 8th..that is perfect for me...I have written it on my calendar already!  I am so excited..can't come soon enough!!  I so wish all of my sweet sisters here could join us!  About your letter to Oprah...I think you are right..just start writing and it will all flow..you have a way with words anyhow.  I think I would email the letter, but also print it out and mail it.  It can't hurt to get the letter both ways!! AE said Oprah is a big fan of WofO...that is definitely a good thing for us!! How exciting! Stephanie...I am so sorry about your mother's diagnosis.  I do hope you talk her into joining us..we would love to help her and you through this journey. You are a good daughter! Ulla, Sue...how are you doing today ladies?  Check in with us Miss Dorothy! AE..how is uncle Bill doing?  I haven't heard too much about him lately..so that is a good thing, right? Shirlann...you know we all love you.  I am sure your daughter in law's problems are just her own problems!  I can't wait to hear that story! Well..today I go see the ps about my reconstruction, nipple etc...I am kinda excited about that. Before I leave this morning...I have to bake a homemade chocolate cake for Olivia's 17th birthday today!! I can't believe my baby is 17!!! I better get moving...I need to get it in the oven before my shower and out of here in 2 hours for my appt.  This cake is a tradition...I have made it for the girls for every birthday since they were 2. When they were one...I made one a little more healthy..like banana.  If anyone would like this chocolate cake recipe..it is so moist and so good..not too sweet..but delicious...I will give it to you, very easy! I know I forgot someone, or something...and sorry for that...I can't go back and look.  Gotta run and bake.  BBL... xoxo Lisa

my3girls

Ok..Mel..went back and looked..you did say Sunday June 6th, so I know you meant June 8th (sunday). That is perfect! It's a date!! I forgot...I need some prayers sisters.  My nephew (actually it was my ex's nephew), but I still consider him my nephew..his Dad is my ex's brother, anyhow..his parents have been great to me and my girls since our divorce 6 yrs ago. Anyhow..his name is Michael, and he is 29.  He is in the hospital. He was coming down with phenomonia frequently, so the other day they did surgery on him, they did a biopsy on his lungs.  They are not sure what is wrong, but his white blood cell count was extremely high.  They think he might have a rare disease, but if it is that, it is treatable.  I feel so bad, this young man is one of the nicest guys in the world!! So, I ask that you keep Michael in your prayers this week. Thank you so much!!

geebung

Hi Lisa! The cake sounds yummy! I would love the recipe. Oooh that is so exciting about you and Melody meeting - that should be great fun. And it's also exciting about seeing your ps - and getting new nipples! Wow! Is it Olivia's 17 today? Please wish her a very happy birthday from me. It's hard to believe it when your 'baby' turns 17!

Mel - spring is the worst time for hay fever and alergies - I hope you can get some relief soon. My dh always suffers in the springtime - wattle and grass pollens are some of the worst things for him. 

Shirlann - I heartily agree with the others - I think the problem lies with your d-i-l! It certainly couldn't be you! Would love to hear the story too.

xxx

my3girls

Jane, I am very excited about my lunch date with Mel...our very own..Nordies at Noon!!  I am not sure what the new nipple entails, but I can't wait to have it all done.  I will have to see what the "recovery" time is. I will be going to Arizona in June, and I sure don't want anything to prevent me from swimming, hot tubbing etc!! I can't wait for this vacation....I need it so much! Well..the cake is in the oven.  I promise I will post the recipe...it is very good!  I am not a big baker, so this has pretty much been a no fault recipe!  One time I actually forgot the eggs!  It was for Olivia's 2nd b'day.  I had the decorated cake (I always do theme's..and this year was the character Barnie and Baby Bop) on the table, and it was cracking down the middle, right between Barnie and Baby bop!  I couldn't figure out why..and then I realized, I forgot the eggs!! Because there is oil in the recipe..the cake was still good, and still moist..haha. Off for the shower!  I have to pack later today for my 3 day trip to Chicago to stay with Danni! I am so excited for that!! bbl...

lvtwoqlt

Jane, the wallaby baby is so cute, I am glad that you got it to a rescue group.

Lisa, I was up early this morning preparing the venison for the marinate before I put it in the crock pot tomorrow. John's plane lands at 6:00 am tomorrow and he said he wanted my venison stew and barbeque while he is in. I went to my 'supplier' (my husband's cousin) Wednesday and got about 20 lbs of venison out of his freezer. I usually keep some at my house but I had run out. I never know when there will be a dinner at church and I get requests for my venison dishes. I started cooking venison about 5 yrs ago when my dh was unemployed and his cousin offered all the venison I wanted. It kept meat on the table and I actually enjoy it. The way I prepare it you cannot tell it is wild.

My brother has season tickets for the local minor league baseball team Hickory Crawdads and he hosts tailgate parties throughout the season and he is having a BBQ party this Saturday for my son. My brother is making BBQ pork, my mom is making BBQ beef and I am doing my BBQ venison (dh calls it Bambi-Q). He has made quite a few friends there and I think that there are usually about 20 to 30 people at his tailgate parties. My parents also have the mini-season 20 game tickets. this is one thing that John wanted to do while he was home, go to the Crawdads game.

I am also having some sinus problems from the pollen, hope I stay healthy while John is home.

Stephanie, I am sorry to hear about your mother's dx of bc. Please encourage her to join the boards and learn all she can. My mom was dx in 2001, she went through a single mast, chemo and rads. She is doing great today. She is not connected to the internet so I was her personal reseacher. It prepared me for my dx April 2007.

I need to get back to work. Hope all have a great day today! I will check in later.

Sheila

Anonymous

Oh my,

I was reading trying to catch up with everything thats going with you all and discovered the post that I made here the other day after my onco appt isnt here!!!!!!

I had my visit with onco.....my anxiety always is worse if they make me wait in their little room so I had been in there about 5 mintues when he walks in with a rose and the only word he said is: "NED".....he stood there with a huge smile on his face....all the tests came back showing nothing, nada, zip.......that ugly bootface as Sue so lovingly calls is has run for cover!!!!!

We talked about a clinical trial that Im eligible for....I think it my be the TailorX but he didnt give me the name.....its a study comparing the use of an AI for 10 yrs versus's the standard 5 yrs....We talked about the pros and cons of my doing the trial and I choose to refuse it.....Im doing well on the tamoxifen so will stay with that and not rock my little boat here...

Anyway, I need to get ready for work, but wanted to post when I saw that my first one the other day is in cyber space somewhere....

Hugs

Jule

NancyD

Hi ladies,

I took a day off from work for a very normal thing for the first time in months. It seems every day I've taken off since the beginning of the year was BC related. But yesterday, my daughter had her driver's exam...and she passed!  She's now a licensed driver, and I'm $470 poorer for the added insurance it will cost me per year. 

AE, my home is a center hall colonial. The room over the garage is a "bonus" room that is half a flight off the living room, but if I had my way (and lots of $$) I'd remodel to get rid of it and make the living room and bedrooms larger. However, since my father finished it himself (got a discount on the house, LOL), it has lots of sentimental attachment and funny stories, and serves as a guest room for visiting siblings. So it stays. For now.

Ulla, let us know how you're doing today. 

Sheila, Bambi-Q...that is funny. I've never had venison, but I've heard if it's done right, it is really great. Done wrong, and you'll never want to eat it again.  And the pollen got to me, too. I didn't know if it was se's or allergies until we had some rain today. Everything was washed away, and my eyes aren't running (that's right...my eyes run like some noses).

Lisa, Mel -  have a great lunch!

Jane, baby animals are such delicate things. Good for you and Heath, especially, for taking care of it and sending it somewhere safe. 

Shirlann, Karen, Kaloni, Sue, AnnNYC, and anyone whose name I can't see or remember , hope your day is brighter than it is in NYC today.

nursedj

Good morning Sue, bilateral means both breasts, or both sides of a body part, like both arms, or both kidneys, etc... I have never had a mastectomy but I have had six major surgeries, its tough the first couple days because of muscles and nerves, but it gets better. The key to fast recovery is to move, always turn cough and deep breathe, these are the most important, and always ask for pain meds, relieving pain is important for your recovery in that it helps you to do the turning, coughing, and deep breathing, get up and walk as soon as they say you can, I don't know how effective holding a pillow against your body when you cough would be after mastectomy but it helped me with all my surgeries, it supports your muscles. I hope this helps some to prepare for surgery, you are in my prayers, be strong and realize that we are stronger than we even know and God never puts more on us than we can handle, he will help you get through this. God Bless you and I wish you the best.

Ulla

dear preciouse sisters,,

1st. of all i must tell u howmuch i do love u..

2nd.i really feel better ,,happy,,healthy and was in school today for 2 hrs ..(the onk sent me that letter saying i can do part time only which is very good for me as it is felxible and allow me to take the swedish test without being there 4-5 hrs daily,,i guess this can be considered as good news..

3rd.now i have another added daily duty ,,which is open my webcam daily for dear mom showing her that i am still alive and in one peice,,lol

4th.phoned the stupid onk office today to tell him about my strong reaction to tamox. and the nurse answered me and she talked with the jerk ,,who told her that i can take a pause till monday and call them back then to c if it was the tamox or something else..now wat??is he trying to say that its just in my mind ??i imagined it??

no way,,i really felt so,,and kept feeling the same foe exactly 30 hrs till the damn pill out of effect..so we will wait and c,,

my sister in UK asked for his phone no. and it seems that they will have some another stupid conversation be4 we can decide anything,,so till monday i am happy to be happy..yyyoooohhhhoo

4th.jane ur story is amazing and so warming ,,i felt better after read it,,u r great..

5th.shirlann,,as my other sisters said,,u know how to put in simple ,warming,comfortable words,,ur DIL is insane for not loving u..my mom was born in 1948 and it is true wat u said about wispering the name of the bootface ,,becoz evryone was so sacred from it knowing its just a killer..i told u now i must deal with the high phone bills and showing myself on webcam daily..lolbut i really feel better that she is acceptng it little by little and slowly,,the most benificial thing that helped her is to c me and talk so long,,she will try to ask for a visa to visit me ,,but its very difficult as they dont give iraqies visa trying to avoid asylum seekers more and more,,as always we pay when the politicians make stupid decissions,,we can hope that they may grant her the damn vissa.

6th.mel honey am sorry for ur allergy i hope u r feeling better,,

7th.have a happy birthday olevia..u r so blessed to have such a hot momma..

dear lisa i hope u will have great time today with ur baby daughter celebrating her 17th ..my lil sister will be 17 next 7of august..

8th.sue sweety wer r u honey ,,i miss u so bad..plz check in..

now dear AE,,yes u read it right ,,and i will tell u all my story down below..i hope u wont be bored ..i just felt i want u all to know everything about me ..so feel u as my family more and more..

my DH was kidnapped for 8 days by some gang of religiouse extremers they took a big sum of money to release him and we were really blessed that they did released him as they used to kill them after they recieve the money ,,i guess it was my luckiest thing that happened in my all life,,this was in feb,2007 they took his Camry car and all the money that they found with him (about 10.000US$ which was with him for some buiness deal..yes believe it we dont have credit cards in iraq,,so if u have something related to bussiness and need to pay money u must do it by cash)..then they asked for 100.000 US$ to let him free..it was so much and we couldnt tell the police as it was the police check point on the road who sell him from the first minute..so there was long negotiations till they accepted to take 50.000 US $..and that wat happened ,,so one of the men who were working for my DH acepted to be responsible about handing the money ,,it was like a living movie..they used the mobiles to giude him where to put the money and where to drive the car ,,and they just left it there and our man came back ..so we kept waiting ,,it was the most difficult time we had ,,as they shut down the mobile phones and we didnt know wat to do ..this was for complete 24 hrs ,,then we recieved a phone call from a mobile number that we dont know it ,,and my dh was talking...at last they relaesed him and his friend who was with him in the car..and they released him in a very dangerouse area filled with wolves,,anyway we had my DH in one peice thank god,,after that we both decided that we cant live in the country any more..

and this was a must now  as i was threatened to be killed for multiple times and was in seriouse danger of assasination for 2 times ,,i was working in the ministry of iraqi health but my work in fact was with the US civial troops who r responsible about civial work and rehablitation..so i was working as the connector between iraqi authorities and the US officers who choosed me for so many reasons made them sure that it was the best to deal with them through me,,this put me in a very critical corner as so many of the iraqi ppl considered me co-operating with the invasive enemies..while i was just doing my normal work..i even was payed by iraqi ministry of health the ordinary sallery,,day by day things were being more risky,,till i was the head of a commitie responsible about making sure of every diplome for the doctors in my institi=ute and we found that ther r some ppl who faked the diplomas after saddams fall..and this was the most danger that i found myself in,,i have the all pappers from the university that profs all that,,they sent me 3 bullets in an envelope was on my desk with a lil notice saying(u r free to choose where u want these bullets ..)i was scared but didnt gave up i kept the all important documents in a safe place ,,and took a leave from my work,,till things subsides ..u can add that i was started to be considered even by the iraqi authorities as unwanted person as i am not representing them,,i was libral,unveiled,never had any relation to any political party to support me ,,and never had any religiouse tendency to be one of them..so after my leave ends ,,i went back and talked about the faked diplomas again as i found myself still the head of the commitee after the leave..this time in the next mornning i was getting out and just about open my car to go work ,,i dont know wat happen in my mind that time i just wanted to have some fresh bread from the adjacent bakary,,so i just walked 3 steps from my car to buy some fresh ,hot bread for a fast breakfast in my car ,,and my car just exploded..i looked at my car burnning and it was only one half that was burnning,,the halfe of the driver seat,,,,ofcourse they called the police who said that it was a (C4 paste )attached to the door of the car,,i was in complete shock,,shakin..and crying hesterically..i left the work and DH bought us a new house in a different area and we moved ..i just left everything and kept the important pappers and all the documents ,,the all accedent came in the evenning news ,,it was in december 2006..i wanted to leave the country since that time but DH needed to be kidnapped be4 he could make this decission..lol

so ,,,here we r ..we just told the swedish migration authorities everything with all the available documents so they granted us a permenant resedency withen 5 days ,,,it was the fastest application that was approved in our time...this was in may 2007

the rest of the storry u all knew it ,,i became pregnant in late june ,,then diagnosed with bootface in 14th of august 2007..and here i am with my all lovely sisters,,,

much love ,,gentle hugs..warming wishes for everyone to have a good day

my3girls

Ulla...OMG...your story is absolutely unbelievable!  You have been through some outrageous situations!  You my dear have something special to do on this earth! For you to have escaped that car just within a minute of it exploding...my mouth is still hanging open. Then for dh to be kidnapped.  You are by far the strongest woman I have ever known.  You have made it through so much, this bootface will be a thing of the past for you very soon.  You have your whole beautiful life ahead of you. Jule...I am so glad you reported in.  Who knows about cyberspace! What great news!  I knew you would be dancing with NED! That was very sweet of your doctor to come in with a rose! I am so happy for you! Sheila..your son is going to be so happy to have all of his favorite dishes.  Enjoy him...I know you are counting down the minutes! Things went well at the ps.  He said everything looked great. I am going to have the nipple construction after my vacation in June.  So some time the beginning of July.  It is out patient surgery.  I decided not to be put under, just a local.  He is also going to do a small revision on one are where you can see when I have my bra on, just so it doesn't crease there. I have to tell you ladies, while in the waiting area, I met a lovely younger lady.  She just got dx in Feb. She had a bilateral and was there to have fills.  We chatted and she comes to this site. So we exchanged screen names and emails.  She is younger...a few years younger than Sue, and her name is Sue.  I told her to come to our thread and we would be there for her on her journey.  She is not sure if she has to do chemo yet.  It was so nice talking with her.  It was funny, because when she saw my screen name..she said...I have seen you on there before.  Haha...that's cause I am so chatty! Well...off to ice my cake for Olivia.  She wants palm trees on it..so off I go to decorate it.  The palm trees are because next year after graduation, she wants to move to California, to persue her acting!!!!!!!!!! We will talk about that one later..haha. Nancy..It's amazing how much insurance is for our young driver's isn't it. Congrats on your daughter passing. xoxo Lisa

lvtwoqlt

Ulla, reading that I felt like I was in the middle of a suspense book. I am glad that you and your mother have a way of communicating so she knows that you are doing well.

Sometimes the doctors are so arrogant. They need to try some of the medicines that they prescribe before saying that the se's are in our heads. When I was on the Tamox I only had hot flashes/night sweats and (according to my hubby) terrible mood swings. He said that I was having PMS symptoms every day. I was going to see about taking the effexor when I saw my surgeon again but I had the bad test and after my surgery he took me off of the tamox all together.

Nancy, It is hard to fix the wild game right. When I was starting, I looked on line to get marinate recipes and the first one I tried was pretty good but I experimented the next time. That has been the only time in my marriage that my husband refused to eat what I prepared. The marinate was vinegar based and the whole stew tasted like the vinegar that I used and was un-edible. Since then I have found several commercially produced steak marinates do great. I thaw the meat out and wash it off, put it in a gallon zip storage bag, and pour the marinate on it. I let it marinate for 24 hours in the refrigerator, then put it in the crock pot with the secret spices and cook it on low for 8 hours. It tastes like a good cut of steak. I make it in stews, roasts, and of course the 'Bambi-Q'. Some people at church don't know that they are even eating venison when I take it to dinners.

Sheila

sueps

Hello Dear dear Sisters xxxx

 I hope you are feeling good feelings and having beautiful moments xxx  as we carry on our hike to Emerald City...can anyone see the home straight yet!!!

I have read all your posts and they have made me smile ...think and at all times empathise so so much .... I am saying prayers for you all and your safe keeping for ALL times.... you all mean the ultimate to me ..... so be good and take care of yourselves purleasse xxx

It has been my day off today and my dad has been across from the Lakes ...he was very emotional and tearful and sad...saying I am his inspiration and how wonderfully proud he is...but hey ...I have only been KICKING STICKING ROTTEN FILTHY SCUMBAG SON OF A BOOTFACE PILE OF STINK IN THE FACE....CAN YOU HEAR IT SCREAMING NOW

I have my penultimate tx next Tues and then the FINALE da da da daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa   the following Tues WOOOOOOOOOOOOO ...I am unsure if I am having rads ...I will speak to my shifty ONKY and see what he says ....

I have a baaaaaaaaaad left lower back...it is from work...I am working left to right now instead ofr right to left ...we sold 3500 subs last week so I think it is repetetive injury...how can I get rid of it...its making me hobbble LOL....and it is VERY VERY ANNOYING !!!

I love you all ....I am just going to get a brew xxx

Much Love xxx

lvtwoqlt

Sue, sorry to hear that your back is sore and yes I hear you screaming from England to the US. When I worked in the furniture factory actually sewing the upholstery I had sore back muscles partly from my scolosis and all the lifting I was doing. I would take long soaks in the tub and I bought one of those back braces that weight-lifters wear to help support the weak muscles in my back.

Sheila

sueps

Sheila xxx

Yes thats what I feel I need a brace...it doesnt hurt when I am sat down ...just when I walk...it makes me limp on my left when I put weight on my foot....I am hoping it will clear up ....as I get used to working the other way round ...

I hope you have a fanatastic time meeting back up with John tomorrow....not long to go now  xxx

portiasproudmom

Good morning, ladies!  Wow!!  You've been busy this morning!

Sue--we've been waiting for you to resurface!  I'm sorry about your back problems.  It definitely sounds like the repetitive motions are causing it.  You really should look into getting a brace.  I've seen workers at the grocery store wearing them too.  I'll bet it would help.  Anyway, I'm glad you're back.  Bless your dear father's heart!  I can only imagine how proud he must be of his baby.  You are an inspiration to all of us here, as well.

Jane, the joey is adorable!  You and Heath did a really wonderful thing by saving him and taking care of him until the rescue people came to get him.  Sweet little thing! 

Sheila, you must be so excited for your son to arrive.  It sounds like there will be good times and wonderful food all weekend long!  Bambi Q--funny!  My mom fixed venison once and tried to pass it off as beef.  She couldn't fool me.  I refused to eat it.  "It doesn't even taste gamey!"  Maybe not to her, but I could tell!

Lisa, give Olivia a big happy birthday hug from me!  Doesn't it seem like she was just a little girl playing with her Barbies yesterday?  It's amazing to me that Portia will be 15 soon.  Where does the time go?  I'd love for you to share your chocolate cake recipe.  Portia wants to bake me a cake for Mother's Day, and this one sounds like a winner.  Please share your recipe with us.  How exciting that you'll be getting your nipple soon.  How funny that you met that woman at the ps's office.  I hope she comes to our thread for a visit soon.  I'll keep your nephew in my prayers.  I hope it's something that can be easily treated.

Mel, sorry to hear about your allergies.  I know how miserable that can be.  I was tested for allergies a few years ago, and I reacted to every single thing they tested me for.  My sinuses have been bugging me this week.  Lots of sinus headaches and pressure.  Yuck!  Hope you feel better soon, sweetie!

Ulla---OMG!  They could seriously make a movie of your life story!  It gave me goosebumps to read about how close you came to being blown up in that car.  How terrifying!  And then dealing with the kidnapping of your dh.  My goodness!  I don't blame you for leaving, though I know how hard it is on you to be separated from your family.  I'm glad you're feeling better today, honey.  Hang in there.  This whole thing with the Tamoxifen will work out--one way or another.

Nancy, I'm so glad that your daughter passed her driver's test.  Sorry that your insurance premiums will go up so dramatically.  I'm dreading the day when Portia starts driving.  To say that she's very irresponsible is an understatement.   

Stephanie, please do encourage your mom to come here for support, info, and encouragement.  We'd love to have her--and you too!

Have a wonderful day, everyone!  bbl.

Hugs,

Karen

my3girls

Sue..good to see you back!! So sorry about your back.  Take some soaks in the tub, hopefully that will help. I think Sheila's idea of a back brace is a good one.  I am glad you had your visit with you dad.  He sounds like such a wonderful man who is very very proud of his daughter. You are so close to OZ!!!!!!!!!Woohooo!! Karen, thanks for your support of my nephew.  I am waiting to hear something back. Yes, the children do grow very very quickly!  Time has flown!  That is very sweet of Portia to want to make you a cake for Mother's Day!  I will include the recipe in this post. Sheila..I don't think I could do the venison thing...I am not that brave..haha. Well...trying to decide what to pack.  It's not going to be that warm of a weekend here or in Chicago.  I have clothes laid out on my bed. My dad is coming over this evening after Olivia gets home from work to sing Happy b'day and have cake..and open my gifts.  Nothing much, very simple now that she is older. Here is the recipe: BLACK MAGIC CAKE 1 3/4 CUP FLOUR         2 TSP. BAKING SODA 3/4 CUP COCOA           1 TSP. BAKING POWDER 2 CUP SUGAR               1 TSP. SALT 2 EGGS 1 CUP BUTTERMILK 1 CUP STRONG BLACK COFFEE 1/2 CUP OIL 1 TSP. VANILLA MIX DRY INGREDIENTS TOGETHER. ADD REMAINING INGREDIENTS AND BEAT FOR 2 MINUTES AT MEDIUM SPEED. POUR INTO GREASED PANS (EITHER 1 9X13 OR 2 ROUND 9") BAKE AT 350  FOR 30 - 35 MIN. Also...here is the recipe I use for frosting.  It is really good frosting for decorating cakes. 1 1/2 CUP CRISCO 1/4 LB (STICK) OF MARGARINE OR BUTTER 2 TSP. VANILLA DASH OF SALT. MIX THOSE ING. TOGETHER, ADD 2 LBS OF POWDERED SUGAR GRADUALLY, WITH ABOUT 1/2 CUP OF WATER.  (ADD THESE A LITTLE AT A TIME, MIXING IN BETWEEN) BEAT WELL. Enjoy ladies!! xoxo Lisa

geebung

I haven't read all your posts yet. Having a busy morning. Just wanted to say congratulations to Jule on NED - that's so fantastic!! Hugs!

Love to everyone else. Will catch up on your posts later.

xxxxx 

Shirlann

Oh Good, our Sue is back.  I guessed you were working your butt off!  I showed my husband your picture and he said, "She is beautiful, why is she single?".  I said, maybe she wants it that way!  I can't believe you are heading for the end of this journey.  But we musn't lose each other, no matter what.  And I know you are busy.

Ulla, sweetie, just from me, I don't speak for everyone, but please on behalf of my husband and myself, please accept my sincere apologies for the total idiocy of the invasion of your country.  Again, others may not agree, but I am 73 and I think that might be the single dumbest thing any of our governments have done.  Sheesh.  So much sorrow, for nothing.  Honey, I have kept track of the amazing things going on in Dubai, do you know what "Burj al Arab" means?  That is the name of that fabulous hotel.

Karen, you are so good to remember all our sisters in your thoughts.  You are a very special person.

Well, I might as well admit what I did to my daughter-in-law.  I will plead temporary insanity, but that is a poor excuse.  We got along fine, she has been with my son for 20 years.  They have been married for 4.  All was well until..........my son had a heart attack, very severe.  He is my oldest.  My DIL is a terrible housekeeper, grey sheets, mildewed clothes waiting for the dryer, etc.,  BUT, we all know, that was none of my business.  Sooooo, oh I hate to tell all of you, I hired the Merry Maids to clean their house before he came home from the hospital,  I followed this up with a lot of cleaning myself.  You just do not do this with another woman's home.  So I truly do not blame her for hating the sight of me.  I humiliated her, and that is unforgivable.  Then, as if that weren't enough, I bought them a set of very expensive silverware, well, stainless.  I was over while she was at work, Walt and I were painting their bathroom, and I noticed the silverware was still in the boxes.  So (this is embarassing) I took out her old mis-matched stuff, washed her holder, and washed, dried and put in the new ones.  Believe it or not, I actually thought she would be glad.  Then, after she blew up at that, I realized I would have killed anyone who came near my house without asking first.  WHAT WAS I THINKING?  So, see?  I do deserve everything.  But to her credit, she doesn't say a lot, I just suspect the relationship is permanently damaged.  And she will never trust me again, and worst of all, she knows I think she is a lousy housekeeper.  Shesssssh, see?  You didn't think I could be so stupid?  I was.

So, sigh, I made my bed and will probably spend my life trying to make up for this.

Jule, I am changing doctors!  How amazingly kind!.

Sheila, I am so happy your dear son is returning to his mom.  How wonderfully blessed that is!

So, my dear sisters, no halo on me, I cannot believe that I was so dumb with my DIL, since  I had the world's best MIL, I knew better.  I so wish I could take all the above back, and rewrite history, but it can't be done.

I just had to say that little Joey, is so so darling!  So precious, look at those eyes.

Gentle hugs to all you dear, beloved sisters.  Shirlann   

livesstrong

WOW!!!  Again, I was gone for less then a day and there was a ton to catch up on!!  Where do I start??

Shirlann- we all make mistakes like that. If you apologized I don't understand why your DIL is still hot.  Don't fret much - WE LOVE YOU!!! By the way, you can come and clean & paint & buy me stuff anytime!! I promise I won't get mad. lol. 

Happy B day - Olivia!!! Your mama is very proud of you.

Jane - I want a joey!!  Not sure if Delbert & Nellie would appreciate it though.

Sheila- have a grand time with that son of yours.  Let him know we are very proud of him and tell him I said Thank You.

Stephanie & Mom - come on in and set a spell - we don't bite - well maybe Sue does a little when she gets her dander up.

Ulla - Good God Girl!!!! That story can't be true!!!  Brad & Angelina could make that into a movie for cryin out loud.   You 2 have been to hell and back.  Do you have any idea how tough you are??

Sue - Woop!! Woop!!! Only2 more to go, can you see Emerald City in the distance?  Isn't it beautiful?  I can't wait till you are feeling better, we miss you around here.

Karen - how is life post treatment?

Jule - where is a pic of Libby???

AE 

honeygirl

Happy birthday Olivia honey!

Yeah! For your daughter Nancy. Thats great.( well , for her!)

Karen , soooo glad Jada is better.

Lisa , I will keep Michael in my prayers.

Hello to everyone. I have to go. I'll try to be back later. Hugs , Mel

portiasproudmom

I forgot to mention dear Jule earlier!  I'm sooooooo happy for you!  That doc is such a sweetheart!  There are very few out there who would do something that thoughtful.  You're really lucky.

Congrats on the NED!!!!!!!!!!!

Hugs,

Karen

NancyD

Congratulations, Jule.  The best news is always NED!!!

suebee92

Hello to everyone! You guys don't know me but my name is Susan. I am the one Lisa was talking about in the waiting room. ( at the ps.) I'm so glad to hear you received good news Lisa. My news wasn't that good, I have to have another surgery on Mon. My expander has a small leak and they're gonna switch it out. I guess i'm not surprised this has been one thing after another. Boy what a journey! I hope to chat with all of you and make some friends who know what i'm going through.

Lisa -- thanks for the thread

portiasproudmom

Shirlann, I don't think what you did was unforgiveable.  If you apologized, then she needs to get over it.  Can you send the Merry Maids to my house, please ??

Hugs,

Karen

portiasproudmom

Hi Suebee!  Should we call you that to avoid confusing you with our other Sue?  Welcome!!! 

I'm really sorry to hear that you have to have another surgery.  Will it be a pretty simple procedure?  Do they have to totally knock you out for that?  Sorry, I'm pretty ignorant regarding mastectomy-related stuff--I had a lumpectomy with chemo and rads.

Take care and I hope to get to know you better in the weeks to come!  Good luck Monday.

Hugs,

Karen

suebee92

Hello Karen! Yes Suebee is fine my friends all call me that anyways.

He acted as if it would be simple but yes i will get general anth. He's says it shouldn't set me back but it's still another surgery and I was planning in going back to work next week. I just get so irritated when you think you're almost through a process and can move on and WHAM-O something else goes. Enough venting, I hope to know you better also.

Thanks for the luck the way mine is going i'm gonna need it! LOL

Talk to you soon,

Suebee

Shirlann

Thank you all for your kind remarks.  You truly are a special group of ladies.  Thank you.

WELCOME, to Suebee92, we are so glad you joined us.  Sometimes this journey just seems endless.  But it will be done one day.  Kinda like when you children are toddlers, seems endless but the next thing you know they have children of their own. 

Glad you found us.  We are all on the Yellow Brick Road with our English Rose, Sue, from Wales, and you sure can join us.  We think we see the Emerald Palace but we have to get through the poppy field first.  Just a little more to go.

Gentle hugs, Shirlann