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livesstrong

Hi ALL!

Cathi - get to the doctors - don't let anything ruin you "summer of Cathi". (love that).

Cheryl - hang in there girlfriend.

Wren - so good to see you.

Linda - are you sick of all this rain yet???? I HATE it! 

Jule - good to see you - I see Judie posting on Facebook - I know you had had a nasty cold.

Karen - how is the move coming along?

Nancy - can you meet up with Lisa & me & UB in NYC in Sept.?

Sue - will you pleeeeease answer my ? on FB!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gotta get back to work.

ttys

Gotta get back to work.

lvtwoqlt

Cathi, what good is it declaring it the 'summer of Cathi' when you can't enjoy it? Go get some relief so you can celebrate the 'summer of Cathi'.

I am not Linda but I am sick of the rain. Tuesday night we had thunder storms in the area and verified 2 F-1 tornados in a neighboring county. The weather man said today's risk of rain was reduced but it is in the 80's and clouding up with some wind. I think we will be getting another pop-up storm tonight. John got part of the grass cut last Friday (the area for Penelope) but hasn't been able to get the rest of the yard cut for rain every day! The weatherman said it has been the wettest spring in 6 yrs and that was as of last Friday!

I wish I could get of FB but it is banned here at the office. I am glad that they don't have this site banned either (although the chat rooms are banned .

Sheila

1Cathi

Thanks everyone,  Yeah Barbe I know what I gotta do,  this has been going on a long time and just getting worse (sense Feb as I recall when that rib stuff started).  And I guess I have tried everything on my own I possibly can to see if I could lessen the aches/pains.  I have wore a knee brace,  stopped wearing heels,  stopped some of my exercises,  stopped this stopped that - NOTHING $%#$%

So I'll call Monday and schedule the stupid scans -  of coarse I'll have to wait for insurance approval.  YEAH for  USA Insurance . 

London-Virginia

So sorry Cathie.  I am blowng kisses from London.   The Queen joins me in wishing you well!

Makratz

Yes, VERY sick of the rain!  I head about the horrible storms in the Carolina's.  We just have rain, rain and more rain.  For the next 5 days.  YUCKY!!

Glad your going Cathi! 

Shirlann

Hummph, we have so little rain, we are just about a dust bowl.  Last year, ALL YEAR, 3 inches.  Sighhhhh, better this year, but too many people and too little water.

Sue, go to the pharmacist and ask for eye antibiotic ointment.  We can't get it here without a prescription, but I think you can.

I am still worried about my Marshall.  I have had anxiety attacks all my life, I never dreamt you could pass such a thing to your kids.  I feel so bad.  In the 50's all was nurture, nothing nature.  WRONG!!

Oh well, this too will pass, my hip is still killing me, no diagnosis.  The orthopod said, "Well, you have the bones of a young woman, would you rather I told you you needed a new hip?  Well, no, but I would like to know what I DO have.  

Hang in there dear sisters, Shirlannl

NanaOfTen

Cathi, I am glad to hear you will be calling the docs Monday to see exactlly what's been gong on with you this year and prayerfully find some relief. I have had chronic pain for over 6 years now, from my auto accident, and it is exhausting when it is as bad as you are experiencing it lately!

Karen, I know Portia is a happy lady! When my Mandi got her braces off, she couldn't stop grinning! LOL - one day i'll have to get some pics of my babies/grandbabies and post them here

Been doing research on this new stuff, the aredia, and it is supposed to also help stop the bone degeneration one gets while going through chemo.

hugs to all,

Cheryl

livesstrong

Morning all,

TGIF - I think the sun is actually going to come out today!!!! woohoo!!

Have a great day everyone!!

AE

Makratz

No way!!!!!  We still haven't seen it in MA and won't for several days.  Can you take a picture for us??  I forget what it looks like.  Enjoy the weather.

my3girls

Linda..Val...we have had alot of rain as well...rained all day yesterday...then about 3pm..the SUN poked out..as the evening progressed..it was beautiful out! Went for a 3 1/2 mile power walk! But this morning...dark, raining, thunder storms! Supposed to be this way until Sunday. Glad my party isnt' this week..but I feel bad for 2 friends that are having theirs. Pray for good weather next Sat..the 27th!

Cathi glad you made the apt for the scan. I had my dye injected this morning at 7:30...and go back for my bone scan at 10:30. I was thinking..why did I schedule this now?? If my results are BAD (which they wont be) I will find out next week...right before my party! Not very smart on my part! Oh..well...positive thoughts!!

Off to do a little more scrapping before I head back to the hospital!

xoxo to all...and Sunshine....to those who need it!

Lisa

NancyD

Val, September should be fine. If I take any vacation, it will probably be to FL to help my sister if we move my dad there in August. So otherwise, I'll be slogging away in NYC on a daily basis, lol.

Karen, I'm looking into one of those little netbooks. I don't need a laptop that does all the things of a desktop computer...I have a great desktop computer for that, but I would like one just to check my email and surf the 'net from my bed (lazy surfer), so the netbooks sound just right. They don't have a CD/DVD drive, but that's OK for what I want to do with it. And they're so cute and inexpensive!  I may not even have to wait until next payday!

Cathi, sorry you're having aches and pains. I know mine are weather related, so I'm not rushing off to the doc, but you shouldn't suffer...glad you're getting them checked out. 

Shirlann, I think we had 3" of rain in one day. I heard on the news this morning that yesterday's rain set a local record for one day. Today...no rain in the forecast. Just in time as I was starting to grow gills and webbed feet. But rain again over the weekend. We're on target to set a new, all time monthly record.

Yeah, any of you ladies who aren't on Facebook should get yourselves over there. As we start to move away from cancer, and start living our lives more normally, we may find ourselves not coming back here as much. But Facebook is a great way to keep in touch with everyone in our lives. Shoot, I find out more about my son from his Facebook postings than he would ever tell me, lol.

EWB

As you all move away from the cancer (yeah for anyone who is able too) please don't forget me (and anyone else) as I am stage 4. If I promise to check out FB, will you all promise to stop by once in a while to visit here?

Hate the idea of losing new friends, although I certainly understand the need and desire to move on, as you all should.

livesstrong

EWB - don't worry about me going anywhere.  I will always have a connection here - I have come to realize that we are a special group and I will never lose sight of that.

Hugs,

AE

barbe1958

I'm staying too!

1Cathi

I'll be here  too ,  somethings you just can't talk about on FB

XOXOXOXOXOX

NancyD

EWB, I really didn't mean to sound facile. As a Stage III, there's good chance I will die of this disease somewhere down the road. I know that even if I drift away as my life gets some semblance of normal back, I will be here regularly.

I'm not saying, either, that I will be dropping out anytime soon. I've been divorced almost 13 years, but I still post on a divorce board that I found when my ex left and I was stuck in Georgia with two kids and no family or friends.

My thoughts and prayers are ALWAYS with the Stage IVers.

Makratz

EWB and Nancy, We need you here for a LONG time.  Many of us are on FB daily, myself included.  That does not even come close to the support I get from coming here.  I like to think of FB as a cancer free site, as Jules mentioned.  My kids are on it, and I don't want them to know wveerything I am going through.  That's what this site is for.  I also plan on spending a lot of time here  to help out the newly diagnosed, just as you all helped me.  I think I feel a group hug coming on!!

NanaOfTen

Cathi, Happy Birthday today!!!! Hope you have a wonderful one!

honeygirl

OK , Sunshine for everyone!!!

And whats better than sunshine? Every single one of you! Thanks for caring and being here for me.

OK , I know I can't remember all the posts , but here goes...

Cathi , First , BIG hugs, (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((Cathi))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))! I HATE humidity. It really takes its toll on me. So anyone who can survive Fla. with such humidity without an air conditioner , can surfive anything!lol Seriously , I'm sorry you are having such pain. This is what I do. I don't complain to my onc about it , unless I feel I need to. I go to my "regular" doc , and tell him. I start out with him , cause I don't know that it is cancer related , and my onc will suggest scans immediately. So I let my reg doc see what it is. So far , arthiritis , and hurt my back at work. With my back , pain meds weren't working , so I went back to my reg. doc , and she gave me a new med. And it worked. I just think it is best at this point in my life to try with my regular doc first. And about tumor markers. Some docs use them , and some don't. Mainly cause other things than bootface can make them go up. So you do what you think is best for you. I just know , so many of us have such pain after going through all this. I think of all the mis-haps in my life that I know has caused arthritis and aches and pains. Then I think of all the "poison" chemo they put in me. That has to cause long-term effects too. So , yes , we all seem to wait for "the other shoe to fall" , but there are so many other reasons we have pain. Love you Cathi , hang in there sister. xxxx

AE and UB , if you really loved me , you would take me with you to see Sue. Just sayin...

Hi Barbe! I hope you are feeling better. I must say , you have a beautiful family! I looked at your pics on FB. Simply gorgeous! I always wondered if Canada gets humidity. I was thinking of moving to Nova Scotia to get away from the humidity. The only place here , is in the west , which is low humidity , but 100 degrees temps! Maybe I should concider antartica....

Hi Lisa! Wow , 2008! Only one more year to go! You are such a good mom! Olivia , and all your daugthers will cherish there books.

OH , my niece sent me pics of her step-daughter's prom. And I swear , she had the same dress that Olivia wore! I will see if I can get a copy of it , and post it. Very beautiful. I hope you are feeling well and all is good. Hows the dating circuit going? Hang in there. Mister right , is probably  someone you work with , or see day to day , and don't even know it yet! xxxxx

Jane , prayers to your mum. I pray she feels no pain. God bless her , and keep her always.

Sue , good to see you here. Yes , tea-bags are good for the eye. Helps to draw all the "yuck" out. But do get an antibiotic ontiment to put on it. Your dad is such a dear. Is he single? If yes , why don't you hook us up!?! I'm sure someone with a heart of gold like him , is far from single. Hes such a good dad. Yes , cranberry juice is good for the bladder. My favorite "black tea" is lipton. Although , I do like Salada. My choice of coffee , if not "gormet" or flavored , is maxwell house.

Please take lots of pics when you meet AE andUB. I can hardly wait.Yes , you will be drinking LOTS of pints! Know , I will be there in spirit!xxxx

Cheryl and Netts , know my prayers are with you both. Keep on keeping on. You will get through this. Yes , eyebrows and lashes are the last to go , but thats because new ones are pushing them out! Sleep as much as you can. It really does help your body to recover. xxxx

Sheila , wow , lots of rain there! Hoping the sunshines bright , and real soon!xxxx

Nancy , Prayers for your dad , and your family. Did I read that you might be moving your dad to Fla.? Godspeed to you all. Hoping your aches and pains get better too.xxxx

Elaine , don't worry sweetie , we aren't going anywhere! We may visit other spots , but I for one , we be here. I have a special bond with you and the other ladies here. I know the stage four ladies are a close knit family , and thats why I feel so lucky to have you here with us. You mean alot to me. I don't really see you as a "stage four". I just see you. The wonderful , loving and compasionate person that you are. And I thank you for all the good wishes and words of encouragement for me. I may not be able to relate to you as a stage four , but I can , and am so glad to relate to you as a women going through life. And as we all may go in other directions , its sorta like being a family. We all grow and experience other this in life , by we always come home. And this is home for us. Because believe me , that dark , dismal night , when I felt so alone. And didn't think I had a prayer , God led me here , to my wonderful angel , Shirlann , and all the rest of you. And for that moment , I felt , for the first time , wow , someone knows how I feel. someone cares. And now I need to burst out in song , We are family , I got all my sisters with me...!lol Love you Elaine xxxx

Makraz ,  What a wonderful hubby you have! Dose he have any brothers!?!lol I hope the harley ride was great! Happy birthday to your son. Hope he has a great one. xxxx

Shirlann , so very good to see you here my angel. And I can never say enough , thank you for being here for us. You were the first person to make me laugh after being diagnosed. And I knew then , this could be OK again.

So sorry to here about your son and his anxieties. I know what that feels like. I too , had anxiety attacks everyday for many yrs. It is no fun. Its like bootface. You feel like you are the only one feeling that way. Has anything happened in his life lately to bring them on again? I know he lost his wife awhile ago. Is he still griveing? Or simply stop taking his meds? Whatever it is , I hope he feels better soon. I take xanax for mine. It really helps. Good luck to you Marshall.xxxxx

Ivorymom , Thanks for all your kind words. I hope God blesses you with all things you need in your lifetime. I don't remember talking to you , so I don't know where you are in your "treatment". I hope you are doing good and all is well with your family.xxxx

To all the newbies , welcome! Please stick around and join this wonderful family. We are here for you all.xxxxx

Hi Karen , Please , we must have a pic of Portia without braces! I bet she feels sooooo good. Prayers for you , your mom , and all your family.xxxx

Footprintsangel , where are youuuuuuuuuuuu? Thinking of you. Hope all is well with you and your family.xxxx

Judie , you better get back here right now missy! I really miss you.

Jule , hope you and David are having a great weekend and he is feeling much better!xxxx

footprintsangel

Honeygirl, I thought I would wait til everyone was done. I  saw the Cancer Dr and he did nothing.

Blood-work showed alot of things below normal, (white count very low) Dr did nothing. Is more worried

about my losing weight too fast. I see him in 2to3 weeks. God bless you all here, My one side

is swelling as very bad tonight. Take care and be good to yourself, Debbie

honeygirl

Oh Debbie , I am so sorry. Maybe he did nothing cause your bloodwork was below normal? Sorry to hear about the swelling. God love you Debbie. You are a shinning star in the mits of adversity.Try to get some rest. Love you. Mel

my3girls

Hi Mel!!!! Great to see you hear tonight! How are things going with you sweetie?? How is your ex doing? Anything new there? I love you Mel!!!

Elaine..I echo the others sentiments...I am not going anywhere! This place has brought me so much healing and love. I love all of my sisters here! They are my strength! We will be here for you Elaine..promise!

Miss Cathi..was today your b'day? The big 49? I hope it was a pain free day for you!

I had my bone scan today ladies...pretty uneventful. I am sure it will come back just fine...positive thoughts!

Ladies..I am sure you all remember Dennis...my 6 month relationship. Well...he was one of the few loves of my life..even though it did not work out. Well, I found out today from him, that he has BOOTFACE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I wanted to scream, cry...wtf!!! I couldn't believe it!! God...I can't stand this..hearing about everyone..it's almost like a weekly occurance lately! He has stomach cancer. I don't know much about that type of cancer. He said, he asked the doctor, what if I don't do chemo..doctor said..well..you wouldn't see 2010!! He get his port on Tues..and starts his tx on Thurs. I told him..whatever he needed....I would love to be there for him and help!  This man took such great care of himself!  Bootface just doesn't care! He attacks everyone! GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

Please if you can...say a prayer for him. He lives alone...I know this will be tough on him.

Well..have several beers in me right now...I needed it..so my g/f and I got together to drink and talk.

I love all of you!!

xoxo

Lisa

Wren

• EWB, I'm not going anywhere.
• I just don't have anything to say most of the time.
• I'm struggling with a range of emotions and stresses that are truly not worth complaining about--because I know things can be much worse for me than my silly little problems.
• I read everyone every day... and love you all like my sisters.
• Sue, my Siamese kitties are litter-mates and they are snuggled up on my lap right now--both of them purring away.
• Thank God for furbabies.

I just can't put it all into words right now... but I'm here.

Hugs!

barbe1958

Wren, no ones emotion here are not worthy of complaint! That is why it is called a "support board", we are here to walk you through any crap in life. And maybe, if your crap is worse than someone else's, well, they feel a tiny bit better. And if your crap is not as bad as someone else's, it can give them something to hope for, or an easier topic to chat on. Flooded basements, trees down, car bumps, see what I mean? Boy, when I re-read that it sounded weird. Flooded basement as a happy-topic.....hmmm

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Did I  miss Cathi's birthday cause I wasn't on Facebook yesterday! Waaaaaaaaaaaaah

Hope you had a grand day Cathi, surrouned by those you love....

1Cathi

Wren dito what Barbe says - "SUPPORT"  I don't know what I would do without all of you.

XOXOXOXOXOXOXO

Linda I agree about FB,  I don't always want my girls to know everything about BC, so I will always be here.

Anyway we are off to a B'day breakfast this AM with friends a cute little place on the water called THE PUB,  Ed brought home a great convertible and then  he is taking me shopping,  he has always been able to buy me tops and dresses,  but now I have to try everything on,  so he doesn't have much luck on his own,  and I just really wanted a few more comfy casual dresses for this humid weather,  so he sent me this "crazy,  funny ,  naughty" card about a shopping trip.  I love him so much.

I  just don't knoww why a happy day has to have sad  tears.  UGH - LOVE YEAH ALL. XOXOXOXOX

London-Virginia

Cathie - very many happy returns on your [29th]  Birthday!!!  Have a lovely day.

Much love ...

EWB

Happy Birthday Cathi!

Nancy- please don't worry. I didn't mean to make anyone uncomfortable. It was just that I realized how much I enjoy "being" with you ladies (regardless of staging). Know that I celebrate with each of you the successes and milestones and end of treatments/surgeries and moving on outside the "cancer world".  I have been very lucky that I am mostly healthy except for the cancer and treatments; my issues are not so much directly from the cancer itself as with the meds and side effects. But I know that it will never be gone or cured, its ok I have accepted that, and I'm ok with it (mostly). I have come to realize how much I enjoy you all, how much I lean on you some days, how much support I get even when I read and don't post. You are all such a big part of my life, support system. Thank you all so much.

Anonymous

Happy birthday Cathyi.

Don't think I've posted on this thread before.  I have so many on my favorites LOL that I sometimes get lost. 

EWB, I'm going to stay around as well and we still have to do our brunch (I haven't forgotten!) 

I haven't done FB; perhaps one day but there's just so much with MySpace, FB and Twitter (haven't done any of them).  You start one and then another pops up - makes my head spin and goodness knows I'm dizzy enough!

Most of you ladies - we've met on other threads so a big HI.  Hello to you others - remember that song "We are family..."

EWB

I love the song, especially in The Bird Cage toward the end as thgey are trying to sneak out of the night club. It takes all kinds to make up a family. I love being here and having you all as part of my family.

Hi Patoo, nice to see you here.

my3girls

Morning sisters....and ditto EWB..any problems or complaints are worthy here! We are here for one another.

Ladies..as I mentioned in my last post...my ex boyfriend Dennis..which most of you remember we dated last summer until the end of January..he has been dx with stomach and liver cancer. I did call him yesterday..he is stage 4. It almost put me in tears..but I was trying to be strong for him. I  have so many emotions right now. He will always be someone very special in my life. I have only had 4 loves and he was one. Please keep him in your prayers....he is going to start a very aggressive tx this week.  Anyone familiar with FEC chemo?  That is what they are giving him.

Back to work ladies!

xoxo

Lisa