please help

lvtwoqlt

Up date on my mom, the foot surgeon removed the stitches last Friday and she is doing well, she still is wrapping her foot and wearing the boot. Yesterday she went back to the ear/nose doctor and removed the packing (she almost passed out in the exam room) and told her to come back in 3 months. So she is on the mend, still not able to drive though.

Nettie, your description of your night out sounds wonderful. and your home made leek and potato soup has my mouth watering. My mom felt the same way as your sister, feeling stupid for stumbling with no visible reason, she didn't fall outside in the 10+ inches of snow and ice but inside the sanctuary of the church.

portiasproudmom

So glad to hear that your mom is doing so well, Sheila!  I can relate to your comment about almost passing out when they removed the packing from her nose.  I had my deviated septum repaired a few years back.  I swear, it felt like they were pulling a tennis ball out of my nose when they removed that packing!  It was the most awful feeling!  Makes me cringe just thinking about it.

I'm so sad right now.  I don't know how many of you knew Watson from these boards, but she passed away last night.  She was so incredibly FUNNY!  She went sooooo fast,  I hate this damn disease so much

Don't know why that paragraph is in bold print.  Weird.

Love and hugs to all,

Karen

lvtwoqlt

thanks Karen for the well wishes. I called her this afternoon and she wasn't home, she just called back and reminded that she had to have an MRI of her head today. She didn't have the results yet.

I knew of watson and some of her antics, It is sad to see her gone. I feel so bummed out when another woman loses her life to the monster that has brought us all so close together.

sheila

1Cathi

Oh no another woman lost, I too had read some of Watson's Posts,  loved her avatar,  dam this sucks, sure makes me think and wonder and yes worry a bit. 

Waltz with the angels Watson - XOXOXOXOXOXO

barbe1958

Makes me want to leave the boards as it tears my heart each time...but I need you all so much!

my3girls

Good day sisters!

Karen, so glad to hear about your cousin, and that her dx, is better than expected! Answered prayers.  Also....watched the video of your new house!! So lovely...you must be sooooooo excited. I really love the back porch, with the fans...could imagine you sitting out there sipping a nice cool drink in the summer. Funny thing...I had a dream about you and Portia last night. I was at some function at someone's home..and this young girl said..her name was Portia...well, I thought, not a common name...so I asked her, is your mom Karen?  She said..yes, she is here...I found you, and I could hardly speak...because I was all choked up!! That's about all I remember!!

Sheila...glad to hear your mom is doing better. Prayers for your grandmother! Sorry to hear about your job. Reading what you said about scaling down, living without....I can so relate.  That has been my life for many years. Quite used to it now...and while I wish I had cash more often, I am happy and content.

Nettie..do love to read your posts. However I am not as up to speed on the terms as the other ladies.  It sounds like you are really getting out there and having fun, since your chemo ended!! Good for you sweetie...live it up!  I would love to go bargain shopping with you!! I love to find great deals. I went last Friday with Tom to a shopping area in Ohio, I had never been too. We walked around and mostly window shopped, and stopped for lunch. But, I LOVE Ann Taylor Loft stores, and I had a b'day coupon for $15.00 off...so I went in. They had lots of clothing on clearance, and then it was an additional 40% off!  I ended up with a cute jacket and 3 tops...and my total bill was.......$28.00!!!!!!!!!!  Tom was proud of me! haha. He was so cute, patient, helped me look...sat while I modeled.  I love this man!!

So very sad about WATSON!!! Prayers for her sweet soul and her family. Damn....it does get me upset to see yet another sister lost to this dreaded disease! I did read many of her posts..and loved her silly avatar.

Tom and I are still doing GREAT. We are leaving for Florida (flying into Orlando) on Sunday Feb. 7th and staying till around Feb. 12th.  His parents have a condo, near Cape Cannaveral.(sp?). They have a pool too! So...they invited us to come down....so we are!  It will be nice for us both to get out of the cold and enjoy some relaxation! His parents are very sweet..and we hit it off when I met them after Christmas.

I am off work today...so I had to catch up and see how everyone is doing.

Love to you all!!!

xoxo

Lisa

my3girls

ALMOST FORGOT!!!

NANCY......THINKING OF YOU TODAY SWEETIE. I KNOW YOUR SURGERY WILL GO WELL...AND YOU WILL BE SO HAPPY WITH THE "NEW GIRLS"!!  IT'S A LONG ROAD TO FULL RECOVERY....BUT SO VERY WORTH IT!!

LOVE YOU NANCY!

portiasproudmom

I'm thinking of and praying for our dear Nancy as well.  Your girls are going to be GREAT!

How funny about your dream, Lisa!  If I met you in person, I know I'd be speechless.  I'd give you the biggest bear hug of your entire life!  That goes for all my dear sisters here!  I love you guys!

Thanks for the compliment on the house.  It really is coming together now.  I'm going to have to do another video tour.  We have cabinets and some of the flooring now.  All the interior doors and trim are installed, as well.  One more month, ladies!!  Whoo hoo!

Hugs,

Karen  

barbe1958

Nancy will have to change her bco name to my2girls.....hehehehe

lvtwoqlt

Oh Nancy, I forgot all about your surgery today! I will be thinking about you.

I had a big dentist appointment today, I did change dentists after the one wanted to crown all my teeth at once ($16000). I am trying to get all my dental work done before I do offically lose my job as well as use up all my flexible spending medical account funds. Everyone at work keeps asking me what I am going to do. I tell them, sign up until I find something that I can do. They have mentioned that Aldi's is hiring cashiers (discount grocery store), the only thing is they don't hire you as full time and you have to move stock on pallets, something I can't do with my back.

Sheila

barbe1958

Sheila, is it for SURE that you're losing your job?

lvtwoqlt

The announcement said that the operations of three smaller 'sister' companies under the corporate umbrella are being consolidated into xxx Casegoods at the corporate complex offices in High Point.  The consolidaton will allow the three sister companies to reduce the duplication of multiple operational functions and strengthen the supply chain and sales, merchandising, and marketing teams. the ultimate goal of xxx is to strengthen the organization (as a whole), reduce cost structure without impacting the customer base. Departmental teams have been established with members from all businesses to evaluate how each department should be structured and staffed. The department recommendations should minimize potential problems and disruptions and insure a smooth transition. (this comes straight from the announcement that they handed out at the announcement last week). If they offer me a transfer, I would either commute 120 miles a day (one way) or move. They haven't really told us much more than there is a consolidation taking place and our jobs may be in jeopardy.

Sheila

cloudhowe

Hi Ladies

I too am thinking of Nancy, can't wait for a report from her!

I left my phone and spex at my sister's yesterday and SHE DROVE UP TODAY as she was worried that I needed them. Big sunglasses and a snood for disguise - she looked like a paperazzi dodger! Her husband and kids are driving her mad fussing around and she needed to escape. We are sooooo alike.  I gave her hell as she is not fit to drive though. We were comparing bruising, mines are fading and hers are just beginning to bloom. What a pair we make.

Karen, I finally opened  the link to your new home open. What a pleasure it was to hear your voice and the house looks just amazing. So much space. I wish you all the luck in the world when you move into it. Have you sold your old house?

I felt overwhelmed with grief/foreboding/helplessness this afternoon. Had a good old weep. It came out of the blue (though I am throwing up an awful lot still and know that there is still a lot to come) I feel vaguly ashamed as I know how lucky I am but all of the lingering nonsence and the changes this B******D disease has done to me don't seem to be getting any better. What a wimp I am!

I am going down to Blackpool after Herceprtin on Monday for a few days. Get some sea air and catch up with mates and family. Need to shake off this funk before then tho'. I am hoping to start swimming soon, once I get the nod from the onc. They will provide a physio to retrain me (and my sis) as I have limited movement now in both arms. It will be nice to start building up gently.

I didn't read any of Watson's posts, but it is so awful when one of us succumbs to this stinking thing. So very, very scary too.

The Wicker Man was dreadful, by the way, so I just went back to the pub after 30 minutes!! It was a great evening. Do you have Burn's Night in the US? It's a good excuse for sentimental indulgence and most folk here celebrate it.I've got a great big veggie haggis in the fridge as we speak. Wish I had an appetite to enjoy it!

Girls, thanx as always for being there. Love you all heaps.  

Nettie xxx

Wren

Barbe--it does hurt to lose another sister and friend here.

Hugs to you all.

Anonymous

I've been thinking of Nancy all day. Wish I could be there to be her nurse and spoil her!

Sheila, your attitude is amazing. You will do well...something good is coming your way.

Nettie, did you get my PM? You are another with an amazing attitude...so cheerful between bouts of tears. It's been a tough go.

Lisa, it sounds like this one just might be a keeper. I'm so happy for you.

Barbe...love it as usual...my2girls...very clever. How are you feeling?

Wren! So good to see you.

Karen, I'm excited about your house, too. One month. Will you be able to survive? LOL

Cathi, how is Ella doing? Actually, how are you doing?

All is well here and I'm deeply grateful for that!

Love to all,

Judie

1Cathi

Prayers nd GENTLE Hugs to you Nancy hope all is going well. 

Oh Nettie,  what can anyone say or do,  nothing really just LOVE YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Our Miss Ella is becoming quite the little chubette -   her darn cheeks are soooooooooooooo BIG - it is adorable,  she is finally over the cold that plaqued her almost from birth. She still has problems with Phlem,  so much of it, It is the strangest thing when I hold her,  she is 6 weeks old and everyone has noticed,  she just gets this stare,  I can't even descibe it - like she really is seeing SOMETHING,  and she smiles at me,  I know it sounds crazy - but it's a real smile,  Amanda says she does not even look at her or SIL and stare or smile,  but every time,  its not creepy or anything,  its really kind of calming to me.

Judie I am ok,  Thank you for asking,  nott kicking as high as I used to ,  but doing ok with everything,  have no other choice.  XOXOXOXOXOXO

My honey is working endless hours again, it's that time of year -  taxes = car sales for a few months,  the money of coarse is good,  I LIKE MONEY - LOL.  But I miss him,  and dropping in at the office ,  really no point,  to busy,  I hate it cause he has days when he never eats. 

Hope everyone has a great weekend -  XOXOXOXOXO

EWB

Cathi - my daughter was sooo aware of things and so active when she was quite young, no one believed me cause it just wasn't possible they said. They were WRONG and I expect Ella is the same. Enjoy those lovely moments, its a great bond for you two.

barbe1958

One time someone's baby kept looking just over my head and smiling and laughing. I was amazed, but the mother said "Oh, she's looking at your angels." Apparently we have angels dancing above us and babies can see them! I LOVE that! So Cathi, Ella is looking at your angels...

1Cathi

Barbe thats exactly what I think, I think mostly likely she see's my mom, I won't bore you with all my mom (angel) stories, but I know thats who she see's. I any account,  I feel pretty special becuase I am the only one she does that too,  Amanda is quite amazed by it as well.

HAPPY SUNDAY EVERYONE.

XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO

livesstrong

HELLOOOOOOO!!!!!!  It seems like FOREVER since I have been here - truth is - I don't come around to the site much anymore - looks like FB is my new home.

I did attempt to read back and will try to remember what I read - lol.

((((((((((Sheila)))))))))) - you sure are going through some rough times. Praying that as the year goes on things get better for you & your family.

nettie - so nice to see you posting more - I love reading your posts. Glad to hear you are finally FINISHED!!!

Karen - LOVE the new digs - may it be blessed with tons of positive energy.

Lisa - all the best with your new beau - sounds like a match made in heaven.

Nancy - hope your surgery went well and the ladies were everything you hoped for.

judie -how exciting that Devon is in London - sounds like he is living right around where UB & I were going to stay when we were suppose to go.

Cathi - love the baby pics - just too darn cute.

jane - how is the weather down under - is it summertime?

Not much new here (guessing thats a good thing) Bill has had a bout of bronchitis but is on the mend.  We are hoping to get to New Orleans in March for a mini vacation and are keeping our fingers crossed that it actually happens!! lol.

I'm sure I missed speaking to some but know I think of you often and hope to continue to see most of you on FB. Nettie - send me a pm here with your name so I can friend you there!!!

HUGS,

Valerie

Ulla

hi girls

 

I just couldn't resist anymore to stay away....

I had some difficult times in the few last months(since october till the last week) after the Reconstruction but am OK now....

this place gave me so much when i was afraid,sick,feeling so lonely and so bad

am on face book

add me if u like girls

i hope all of u r... healthy and happy 

 thank U for each and everyone of U who thought about me even for a minute and thank u for the messaging asking about me and missing me...am just taken by face book really and was feeling afraid of coming here and getting all the treatment memories again,,,I still prefer not able to deal in the right way with all these memories and feelings

ulla_hamsa@yahoo.com

ulla hamsa 

(this is my ID)on face book

MOWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH 

Anonymous

What a flood of memories!!! Thank you for posting, Ulla. I think of you often...you had a tough time of it for so long. I predict clear sailing from now on. Facebook it is! XOXOXOXOX

Wren

Ulla!

Sooo thrilled to see you! I'll bet your reconstruction is nice and that you are happy to have the hard times behind you.

Hugs,

Wren

1Cathi

Hi Ulla,

I'll send you a FB request but wanted to say hi here. I completely understand the not wanting to deal with things kinda there myself right now,  but I am realizing that TRYING ot to deal or admit things does not change the reality of anything.  Oh well,  just sending you peaceful and happy vibes.

XOXOXOXOXOXO

lvtwoqlt

Ulla, I have missed you, I don't have access to FB but have added you into my email list.

We got 6 inches of Snow/ice Friday evening and Saturday. The main roads are clear now but calling for more ice this week. When will Spring get here!!!! We have had our allotment of bad weather this winter.  It seems that every 15 yrs or so we get wave after wave of winter weather that won't go away. (high school, heavy snows for several months, 14 yrs ago when I met my hubby, one heavy snow every month during Jan, Feb and March)

Sheila

barbe1958

Kind of like how the seventh wave is the biggest one....I wonder why?

cloudhowe

Hello there my dear, sweet brethern.

Ulla, HELLLLOOOOO. I mercifully stumbled across this thread this time lat year when I was poleaxed by my dx. I have seen some of your posts and hope that the dark cloud that enveloped you then has evaporated now. I felt just as you did. The hopeless loss of control, centredness - just about all of the things we take for granted. I have finished rads, chemo, surgery ... now just got to get Herceptrin-ed for a few months and then regain my life. I hope you do too. How has the weather been in Sweden? We have been frozen solid here in Scotland since mid November!!!! It's a warm 2 degrees today!! I was wearing a tee shirt. Almost, but not quite, joking friends!

Has anyone heard from Nancy since her op? I am on pins waiting for a report.

Cathi pet. Wee Ella piling on the ounces .... superb! Need, need, need new piccies please. And how is Cathi? Concerned about you pet. There is a song by an Irish band called Ash called "Shining Light" (Annie Lennox covered it too - BTW, my brother knew Annie, long before the Eurethmics) I think of you (and of Lisa) when I hear it. Don't know why ... something indominable about you 2, Go on - Utube it if you haven't heard it already. And keep well. And let me know how you are. Or I WILL worry. Don't make me worry. You wouldn't like me when I worry ....

On hosp for Herceptrin, actually had a lovely morning, lots of laughs and great company, wee bit of lunch with the ubiquitious sis and nephew (him doing driving, he's a hellish driver too) and catching up with sh1t thereafter. Moira is much better though I have never seen so many shades of black on one body ...

One wee bit of concern. My big cat - The Big Grey has gone walkabout. Feeling worried and trying to convince myself that he is just so damn stupid that he is locked in somewhere. Please girls, a big collective prayer that he will appear at my window with his big clown feet mucking them up! Counting on you.

Hope this Monday proves to be the bestest week for all of you girlies.

Love and lollipops

Nettie xx 

my3girls

my3girls

ok...I am trying to post some pics from photobucket...hmmmm...let me try again.

my3girls