Jan 2008--Ain't it Great?
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Hi girls -- quick post this morning - thinking of Therese in Texas as we face remnants of Ike in Illinois. They say it's similar to "tropical storm" strength right now - dh is worried we'll lose some trees. I'm actually surprised my Internet is still working! (we have satellite)
Norma!! So good to hear from you -- you're one I've wondered about lately! Are you still going to be coming my way for a soccer tournament in October?? I'd LOVE to meet up if you are! Let me know!!
Sherry - sorry to hear you've been in pain. I hope it gets better soon for you. Good luck on your walk!
Kris - you crack me up! I'll definitely be looking for the facial hair razor thingy!!
D1 - extra prayers and positive vibes for you and your sis. Cancer sucks!! And the "waiting" sucks even more!! FUBC!!!!!!
Carol -- thinking of you this weekend!! Hope you have decent weather for your big event.
Well, last week was pretty crazy for me. I may have mentioned we had a new superintendent last year, so we're starting our 2nd year with her. She's making TONS of changes in our district and is not the easiest person to "deal" with. The morale of faculty/staff at my school has REALLY gone down since her arrival. We're opening a freshman campus next year and she's made some decisions regarding it that really affect my department. I've had meeting after meeting and I seem to be losing the battle - very frustrating!! Then, to top it all off, my principal decided he wanted to do my evaluation last week on Thursday!! Things went well, but it's just one more added stressor that I could do without.
On top of all that, we're dealing with the house issue -- I may have mentioned that my "step-mom" is the realtor that listed it. Wellll, we signed the contract about 4 weeks ago and STILL don't have a for sale sign out and it's not showing up yet on our local MLS! She contacted us on Friday and said she thought we should maybe until after the election -- not sure what THAT has to do with anything! She was concerned b/c she hadn't received any calls to show it yet -- HELLO!!! No one knows it's for sale yet!!! She's actually an agent in a town about an hour away from us and it shows up in her MLS, but not ours. Uuuugh - I'm very frustrated with her! I made my dh call her b/c I was fuming about it -- last we heard, she was going to contact some realtors in this area and find out why it's not showing up on their mls. I would think she'd already know if it's possible, but who knows! If she finds out it won't, we'll be signing with a local realtor instead. In the meantime, two of the three houses we liked in the area are now sold and nothing new has come on the market. We're seriously talking about building if nothing else comes available - I'd rather find something existing, but I don't want to settle for something we really don't like.
Okay -- so much for a short post! Sorry to vent - it's been a frustrating week!! Hope all the Jewels are doing well!!
{{{{{HUGS}}}}} to all!!
Julie
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The weekend has been blissfully quiet here. Slept in this morning until 9am. Man, I remember when sleeping in meant you woke up in the PM! I'm gearing up for a busy week: all-day curriculum meeting Tuesday, accompanying student officers to meet the WV gov. on Wednesday, and off to D.C. on Saturday. Not sure what to do about dh yet while I'm gone... dd will be here, but she can't manage him alone. Have a few days to figure something out.
It's been quiet on the boards....
Therese- good to hear from you. Glad your nips are now in place--let's hope they stay there (right, KathyL?)! If I remember correctly, you're up around Dallas. Hope you fared well during Ike's journey through your area.
D1- Oh dear! Cancer SUCKS!!!!! Sending plenty of positive vibes and prayers for your sister. The waiting game messes with your mind so much... ((HUGS))
Kris- I got the same advice from my stylist. I was reassured to know I could get rid of my Santa beard w/o having to worry about it coming back black! I had my cheeks and chin be-fuzzed on the 3rd and I'm still smooth, so it doesn't appear to be something I'm going to have to do that often.
Sherry- another walker in our midst! I know it will be a positive experience for you. WTG!
Norma- you must have resized that pic cuz I can barely see you! Your hair looks so cute-- much longer than mine, I'm thinking. I think I'm picking up more curl as it grows. It seems to be straight, but then has this flip on the end.
Can you post info on how we can order a calendar? I'd love to have one and I know the rest of the Jewels feel the same.
LJ- I feel the same way 'bout this wavy stuff... Maybe it would be different if I'd had curls b4. Wonder how long this imposter hair will hang on. Never thought I'd be wishing for my stick straight hair back, but I do!
Julie- vent away, girlfriend. Not fun when the frustrations hit you from all sides. The education system can be so political... frustrating is probably a mild word for what you're feeling! Hope things work out well for you and your program.
The house listing got off to such a good start... sorry to hear that things have gotten bogged down. Sending good wishes that you'll get that straightened out quickly. Happy house hunting!
I saw an ad in a magazine for the Stand Up 2 Cancer program that was on TV last weekend. Did a search and found the whole broadcast online at their website. It was good... got a bit teary here and there, though.
Also wanted to report back on the tumor markers I'm having done: CEA, CA 27.29. I'm also having liver function tests. Here's info on the tumor markers
From the American Cancer Society:
The markers most commonly used to follow patients with advanced cancer or to detect recurrence are CA 15-3 and CEA. The CA 27.29 test is also used by some doctors. The CA 15-3 and CA 27.29 are probably equally sensitive, while the CEA is less sensitive.
These markers are most useful in measuring the results of treatment for patients with advanced disease. Generally speaking, blood levels go down if the cancer responds to treatment and rise if the cancer progresses.
Some doctors use these tests to look for signs of recurrence in women who have no symptoms of cancer after their first treatment. But most professional groups do not recommend using these markers to follow women already treated for early stage disease.
Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA): CEA is the preferred tumor marker for following patients with colorectal cancer during or after treatment, but it is not useful as a screening or diagnostic test. The normal range of blood levels varies from lab to lab, but levels higher than 5 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL) are generally considered abnormal. The higher the CEA level at the time colorectal cancer is detected, the more likely it is that the cancer is advanced.
Many doctors use this marker to follow other cancers, such as lung cancer and breast cancer. CEA levels are also elevated in many other cancers such as those of the thyroid, pancreas, liver, stomach, ovary, and bladder. They are elevated in some non-cancerous diseases and in otherwise healthy smokers, too.
CA 27.29: CA 27.29 is another marker used to follow patients with breast cancer during or after treatment. This test measures the same marker as the CA 15-3 test, but in a different way. Although it is a newer test than CA 15-3, it does not appear to be any better in detecting either early or advanced disease. It may be less likely to be positive in people without cancer. The normal level is usually less than 38 to 40 U/mL (units/milliliter), depending on the testing lab. This marker can also be elevated in other cancers and in some non-cancerous conditions, and it may not be elevated in some women with breast cancer.
and from the American Society of Clinical Oncology:
Cancer antigen 15-3 (CA 15-3), cancer antigen 27.29 (CA 27.29), and carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA). These tumor markers are found in 50% to 90% of patients with metastatic breast cancer (cancer that has spread outside the breast). However, high levels may also be a sign of another condition that is not cancer. Some doctors monitor these tumor markers to find an early recurrence (the return of cancer after treatment) in patients who do not show any signs of cancer after surgery, radiation therapy, and/or chemotherapy. A doctor may also use this test to learn whether cancer treatment is working.
Interestingly, neither society recommends scans or breast MRIs for F/U of breast cancer... both assert that scans/MRIs have not been "proven" to reduce mortality. Both recommend clinical exams and mammograms... that's it...
Catch ya later, Paula
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Hey all,
Since I'm up in Dallas ( 6-7hours from Houston), & Ike veered right once it made landfall, all we got was a little wind & rain & a very pleasant drop in temperature.
Went last night to see the Eagles in concert...they were awesome! It was an early birthday present from my sister & her dh to me & my dh ( his bday is a day before mine). My bil had bought 8 tickets in the hopes of selling some to make some $, but he decided to treat his wife (my ds) & 6 other family & friends to the concert ( my ds' bday was last week).. Talk about some quality music & entertainment!
Hope everyone is having a loverly weekend.
Therese
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Whoa! I have some catching up to do. Maybe tomorrow. I was just stopping in to see if there was anything from Therese--been thinking about her all weekend. What a relief to see something! And you went to an Eagles concert! One of my favorite bands. So their new guitar player, Stuart Smith, is the father of one of college girls' high school friends. We went to see him play with the Eagles the first time they did the tour through DC a few years ago. It was fun to see the Eagles, and even more fun to know their new guitarist. I'll bet he's even better now (I think I saw an article describing him as the fifth Eagle--he was always just another dad at the school events to me).
Anyway, off to watch the tivo'd SNL with the family. Anxious to see Tina Fey do Sarah Palin...
D1
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D1 - Wow - what a small world! If Stuart was the guitarist in the front corner who didn't do any vocals - then from my vantage point & earshot - he was pretty good ( there were 12 guys on stage, including 2 keyboardists, a violinist & the horn section ). The audience was very distinctively middle-aged - a lot of women on a 'girls night out' - some having way too much fun. Although it was nice seeing my peers gettin' out & enjoying themselves, it was kind of awkward seeing some of them (women) enjoying themselves to the point of passing out drunk, right behind me, before intermission. One woman was dancing her heart out to the point where she was on the floor goin' at it...alone! Oh, & did I mention she was sitting behind us as well.
Paula - thanks so much for the info on the tumor markers. When I had my last check up my onc did a CA 27.29 - I told him I didn't want to know what it was unless it was a cause for concern. That was the one & only time I have passed on any kind of information.
Hope all is well w/ everyone.
I must be heading off to bed .....I am soooo tired - got home around 1am & had to get up for work at 530a....
Therese
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Good evening Jewels,
First, Carol, you should be home by now and soooo proud of yourself. WHooHoo!!!
It's been a crazy busy last few days. I've been home after 6pm every night and this weekend, I was at a conference called Healing Journeys. It focuses on all kinds of cancer and the guest speakers were great. One was a doctor in Florida who developed the 7 Steps of Healing after his father died of cancer. He felt his dad's doctors were not treating the whole person only his disease, so he created a whole new protocol. Another speaker was a nutritionist and another a Yoga master who does yoga for cancer patients, but also promotes yoga in prisons and with at risk youth with much success in lowering their stress and helping them deal with their negative emotions. Fun. I also did a little shopping
I have jury duty this next week. I have to call at 11am to see if I have to go in or not. It's not easy being a teacher and leaving on a moments notice, however. I plan to call at 9am (my student teacher can start the class) and find out how I can find out if I'm needed or not before 11am.
I've read all the posts and was glad to hear from Kris, Norma, and Therese. Good to hear from you ladies. Life has been keeping you all entertained, I see.
D1- I was so sorry to hear about your sister. What a crappy thing to have to wait for the tests for over a week and then for the results afterwards. I hope that her cancer has not returned.
Paula - I was also sorry to hear about Ed's seizure. It appears he's doing better this weekend. Good to hear. I'm sure you'll find someone to help your dd out with Ed while you're gone.
Sherry - That's awesome that you're going to walk a 5k. Good for you! So, are you wearing gel supports in your shoes at work? That might help take the pressure off your back a bit.
OK, I know I haven't been really talkative. Sorry. Life has just been crazy busy with grading papers, creating curriculum, keeping up with creating Power Points for each day, mentoring my student teacher, excercising daily, and teaching of course. (I lost three pounds last week).
I'm hoping to get a day when I'm doing nothing really soon...maybe next Sunday. Sat. is a wedding. I'll try to sneak a peak during the week. In the meantime, take care gals.
SIS Kimberly
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WE DID IT !!!!! The past weekend was an experience of a lifetime. I took about 250 pictures, and now my walking buddies and I have to figure out how to compile them.
We had a ton of laughs, and yes, more than a few tears along the way. The support of the communities we walked we're unbelievable, and entering the full stadium at the end was friggin' amazing. We had absolutely beautiful weather all weekend, about 75 to 80 degrees, not a cloud in the sky.
I will quickly this morning throw out a couple of pics, I will be heading out soon to take my gf to the spa for her first massage, and then we will both be getting pedicures after that, then to lunch. A little something to celebrate my gf's 50th bday which is Thurs.
Two Day lunch stop, still holding up pretty good.
Ginny, what an inspiration to me!
Home away from home, my JJ's collage was hanging off the other side!
About mile 59, and we're still smiling !!! The tears we're coming big time in about another 1/2 mile or so !!!
Bear with me over my next few post, it will take me a day or so to come off of this high from the weekend, and I know I will want to jabber about more later, YOU LADIES ARE AWESOME !
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Okay, time to catch up. I've been on the go all day today and am starting to gear up for my "job" as Basketball Booster president, so I spent the day working on budget numbers and looking up warm-ups on the internet to see what we could afford to do for the kids this year! Whew!
I'm guessing that Julie must be feeling Ike about now. What a storm! I couldn't believe the pictures of Galveston. It's hard for me to believe that anyone survived riding that baby out.
Kris-thanks for the skinny on the razor thingy. Let me know how your return growth looks-I'm still a little leery of shaving it off... How's the foob search coming along?
Oh Sherry, so sorry the back is still bugging you. Hope you're getting some relief by now. I went to your website and all I see is your "donation thermometer." Are there supposed to be pictures? (I AM having some trouble with my connection today.)
Wow, PALady, you really raised some dough! I'm impressed. No wonder you haven't had much time for the thread. Unfortunately, I can't see your photo on my computer. Not sure if it's related to my connection difficulties or not.
LJ, you made me smile with the happy feet. Let's hope Carol feels the same way after her 3day!
Oh man, Julie, you've got it coming at you from all angles, don't cha? I don't know how you stay so upbeat. Hang in there. You're welcome to vent anytime.
Paula, of all people to know that cancer sucks! Thanks for the good wishes for my sis. I'm so looking forward to meeting you this weekend. What's best, should I call you on Sunday, or do you want to call me (thinking maybe you'll be in sessions and I might interrupt)? I'm flexible.
Yeah, Therese, the guy that doesn't sing is Stuart. They did a review of their most recent concert here in DC and they said he's really gotten good at the Eagles music. I do know that he's pretty talented. Wish I'd reached out to him more when our girls were going through school (they were classmates from K-12)-maybe he'd a given me some free tix! Ewww. Your fellow concert goers sound like they were disgusting.
SIS Kimberly-3 pounds! WooHoo, girlfriend!!! Stick with it. (Oh, and the gel inserts were a good suggestion for Sherry, wtg.)
Also, what a great "reveal" gift you sent to me!!! I KNEW you were my SP, but it was still a riot to get things from you every now and then. I will cherish the glasses and drink from them every night and think of you. Thanks.
So, our first 3dayer has survived!!! (Hope for you, CathyCA.) Carol, you are amazing, girl. I'm so happy to see you with that shit-eating grin in all the pics. Sounds like the body held up. Like everyone else here, I can't wait to hear all about it (but you guys go off for massages/pedis-you certainly earned them!). (And you were straight up crazy to sleep in that tent.)
I gotta walk my dog. She hasn't been out, yet. I'm such a bad mother.
Later.
D1
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Hi Jewels,
I love your picture PAlady and D1 You both are so beautiful. D1 it looks like you had a wonderful cation. Sorry i'm still missing in action, I have been in a gall bladder attack since Sunday night. Got called to work and then was up and sick all night. I had a court day for Mon. so I did not go to the doctor. It was for my social security benefits. Well I was late because the internet gave me the wrong directions, we went in circles. The nice judge said he would reshedule me. So I'm going to the docs this afternoon. Because yesterday I took a tylenol 3 and passed out all day. I miss you all and promise to get on again soon.
Take care, Sherry
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Well, I did it again. Got so far behind. Can't get out of that dark place & don't want to bring you all down with me.
You sound like you are doing great & that's wonderful. I'll keep reading & maybe one day I'll have something happy to write about.
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Hi Jewels,
Boy I have a lot of catching up to do! I've been real busy with school. You should see my email!
D1 - sending positive thoughts and prayers for your sister. Your picture is beautiful and I know firsthand that you are not in the least bit overweight or have a "middle". You can't fool me because I saw you in person!
Carol - the montage is great! Thanks for all your hard work.
PAlady - My hair is getting curlier by the minute! It was wavy before but not like this. I get lots of compliments but I can't wait till it grows out more and I can straighten it.
Thinking of all the Jewels and hope everyone is well.
Joan
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Hey Jewels,
A very quick check in. I was picked for jury duty, so I'm in court all day, then have to run to school to plan for the sub each day afterwards. I'm exhausted. So much for getting a workout in when I'm just getting home at 7pm each night. Oh well. Doing my civic duty. I do walk during our 15 minute recesses, and I did sit ups on the ball tonight. Afraid there won't be any weight loss this week at the rate I'm going.
Love the pics Carol!!!! How was the ole pedi and massage?
Sherry - Man, you're having a heck of a time...your back, gallbladder, court... I'm so trying to send you my left over energy...come on Jewels, let's combine our positive energy flow and send it Sherry's way.
And Jenn, we've missed you. And we need to do the same for our dear Jenn. Oh, Jenn, I'm so sorry things are just feeling so dark and low for you. Talking things out is good for the soul, so feel free to vent here...know you are not alone. ((((HUGS))))
Joan - I so hear you on getting back to school and just getting slammed with so much to do.
To all our sisters experiencing weather like Ike, my thoughts are with you.
S.P. I am so sorry that I've been so busy and neglectful. I will rectify that next week when things calm down...hopefully the trial ends Friday.
GTG, I'm starving.
SIS Kimberly
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Hey Gang. The past couple of days have been interesting for me. On Monday, I saw my legu (whom I haven't seen for a month). She raked me over the coals for getting cavalier with my le. I've experienced some swelling in my pit area and was complaining about it, but she slapped me down by reminding me that I haven't been so good about my le diligence. Damn le. It seems to me that I should be able to cheat around the edges a bit now, but when I do, I swell up. Sucks.
So, on Tuesday, my MLD (manual lymph drainage) machine arrives. This thing goes for $10,000, but for some reason, my insurance covers the whole thing (they won't cover a wig, though). I've used it twice and must admit that it seems to help. I'm not sure if I'll be able to keep up with it, but I'm going to try, since the alternative is swelling. It takes an hour for the thing to go through the program. It's not so bad (actually, kinda relaxing, if I allow myself to relax), but it's boring! Today I talked to college girl and my mom while it was running, but I'm going to have to come up with something else. Really, if there's a Jewel that would like to take the le for a while, I'd be most grateful...
Sherry, thanks for the kind words about the pix. I really hope you get your benefits straightened out. It seems like you go from the fuel to the fire.
Jenn, the fact that you check in every once in a while says to me that you're working toward a better place. You should know that we're here to do what we can for you. I hope you can leave the darkness behind real soon. (Are you talking to your docs about this? Maybe they can help????)
Thanks, Joan. I appreciate the encouragement. Is your hair getting curlier? It was pretty curly when I saw it! I'm not very good with hair (luckily, I don't have much right now), so maybe you should check in with your stylist for ideas on how to tame it. Just think, in a couple years when it straightens out again, you'll be pining for this curly hair!
SIS Kimberly-don't you know that you're supposed to stand up in the juror's box and espouse your belief in the death penalty for all criminals to get out of jury duty????? (Actually, I haven't tried that one, do you think it would work?)
So I talked to my sis tonight. She's really trying hard to be brave, but the tears are closeby. She admitted that thoughts of not beating cancer this time darken her doorway way too much. Hopefully I convinced her to try the mood drugs her onc gave her. Even though I'm not a very good druggie, I do promote them to others! She should have all of her testing completed on the 23rd and we're hoping that she'll have the results that day, as well. I hated the waiting for my own results, so I know where she is right about now. We did realize one weird coincidence-I was dx'd on Aug. 17 and she discovered her first lump 3 years ago on Aug. 17 and discovered this second lump on Aug. 17 this year. I told her that maybe she and I needed to start a new (more fun) tradition for Aug. 17 in the future! Anyway, she was really touched (and choked up) when I told her that the Jewels were pulling for her. (I wonder if there's a discussion board out there for Hodgkin's Lymphoma patients? There must be. Maybe I'll look into that for her.)
Hmmm. There seems to be something up with my computer so I'm going to close for now.
He's guilty, SIS Kim, guilty as sin!
D1
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Hi Ladies,
I have about 30 minutes here, I'm in a timekeeping class at work today, what a thrill, only in the government would it take a day and a half to learn how to input time sheets.
Its been crazy busy since the weekend, Monday was fun, the pedicure was great and lunch too. It was a rather emotional day, I guess its pretty normal after all the hype of the weekend. Tuesday was back to work, I'm now fit for full duty, so back in the driver seat of the "big rigs", its been since last October, and it felt like riding a bike, the novelty wore off in about 5 minutes. Some how or another I need to get off the downer attitude I have about going to work. I just received my 25 year pin as well on Tuesday, and all I could think was 9 1/2 more years til retirement.
Yesterday it was to the "Wally World" after work to get pics developed of the 3 day, then my ds' open house from 6 til 9, that left about an hour to have dinner, open some mail, yada, yada! Tonight I need to work in the yard, and maybe try making a dinner!!!
So on that note, I've had a quick chance to read the post, but unfortunately no time to yak back.
D1 ... what the heck do you get with a MLD, and does it involve warm KY ???
So sorry to hear about your sis, sending positive mojo her way while she plays the waiting game.
Kimberly, so much for my complaining about being so busy ... sounds like your days are beyond full this week.
Jennifer, I wish I could give more than a virtual hug to you ... how about chatting with a counselor of sorts ?
Sherry, you'd think our bodies could give us a brief break in the action after our past year of medical issues, hoping the gall bladder has mellowed out.
Therese, life goes on gal ... thanks for checking in.
Paula, can't wait to hear about your visit with our fearless leader!
Hopefully tonight I will have a moment to post a few more pics from the weekend ... I will definitely be lacing up my sneakers again in 6 months for next years event. (Okay I'll have sneakers on before then !!!)
GTG ... Carol
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Hi Jewels! It's been a busy week, but nothing really worth writing about on here, it's just been the usual daily stuff. One good thing... I had my MUGA again yesterday and my EF is back up to where it had been pre-chemo. I'm really happy about that.
So, I'm gonna try to catch up on posts since it's really slow here at work today...
PALady: Didn't realize it had been that long since you'd been on here! The picture looks great. Isn't it weird having curly hair? Mine is the same as yours, just gets more wild the longer it grows.
Julie: I can totally feel your frustration in your latest post. It sounds like a real sucky situation for you with the house. Grrrr! We built our house 3 years ago b/c we couldn't find what we wanted on the market. All I have to say is that you need to research your builder. Ours was great with a great reputation, but we still had issues, and everything seemed to be an option. In hindsight I really didn't know what I know now (this is only my second house) and there are a few things I wish I'd gotten despite the cost. Live and learn for me...
Paula: I don't know much about tumor markers (guess I'll have to ask about that next week), but I don't think my onc does them as I already asked what he'd do for me and that wasn't mentioned. He doesn't like to do a lot in general b/c of the stress and procedures associated with false positives. I get a mammo yearly and an MRI yearly for a while; I have them planned so they aren't at the same time.
Therese: Glad you are OK. It looks like parts of your state are really hurting.
D1: Thanks for the nuts! Hope there was no pun intended....Heeheehee! I was pretty sure you were my first SP, but glad you clarified it for my chemo-brain! BTW, they are delish.
Oh yeah, LE bites! It really sucks that you have to deal with it.
Sorry to hear about your sister. Is she talking with anyone (counselor)? Her stress level must be sky-high. I think you both should erase 8/17 off your calendars for next year.
Carol: You look like you had a great time, gal! Enjoy that feeling, you deserve it.
Sheshe: My cousin, who incidentally had BC 5 years ago, just had her ball bladder removed this week. Hope you feel better soon... and get that checked out ASAP!
Jenn: Don't feel like you'll bring us down by chatting about your troubles/worries. You don't have to only talk about happy things here... that's what this is all about. I agree with D1... have you talked to anyone professional yet? It is sooo helpful. Sending "warm fuzzies" your way...
Kim: I know it's our civic duty, but I detest jury duty! I know I'll be called upon again soon, b/c I was supposed to go but it was during chemo, so they postponed it for a few months. I may try D1's suggestion, or just plead that my chemo-addled brain is useless! Hope your trial is done soon, you have enough to do from the sounds of it.
Whew! All caught up. See you this weekend.
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Well, Carol, the timekeeping class has really paid off for you-you have a firm count on the time left to retirement, I see! Glad you're back, but sorry you have to go to work f/t now. Maybe you shoulda skipped the 3day, that way they wouldn't know you're back full speed and would still give you sympathy leeway...
MLD is manual lymph drainage. It's a massage technique (envision an incredibly light touch, not what you normally associate with massage), that encourages your lymph fluid to drain to nodes that are working. For me, that means draining up my left arm and down my left trunk to my groin or from my left side to the right side of my chest. As soon as I can figure out a way to include the warming KY, I will, as the tube remains unopened, despite another aborted attempt on my part. (At least dh acknowledged that I was trying the next morning and told me he was tired-I thought that was a girlie excuse-and that it wasn't for any nefarious reasons. Quite frankly, we need to get this elephant out of the room and get on with life, but I'm kinda uncomfortable in this arena, so I'm not exactly going to hop on pop, iykwim). Sooooo, maybe the KY can be used in the Flexitouch (you gotta love the name!)...
KathyL-those are bona fide Virginia peanuts! They're devine, aren't they? I'm glad you guys are enjoying them. (And I wasn't thinking about the pun, but maybe we're all a little nuts sometimes!)
Thanks everyone, for the kind thoughts for my sister. I have passed them on to her and she's really touched (not to mention amazed by the support network we have-too bad I can't find anything like us for Hodgkin's Lymphoma).
I've started my fall project, which is to try to match the tile in our master shower and get the floor retiled (some of the tiles are cracked and yucky stuff is starting to grow), and then maybe splurge on a new showerhead (we need one to accommodate dh, who is 6'5") and maybe even a new shower enclosure. Then paint and reattach the mirror to the wall as it is starting to separate from the wall for some reason. I went to my first tile store today and came out kinda disappointed. I'll have to marshal my energy and try again. I'm hoping by Christmas to have this project knocked out.
Onward through the fog!
D1
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Hi Sister Jewels,
I just got home from the hospital. I went to the doctors on Tuesday and he called the hosp and had me admitted so I had to go to the hosp. The next time I went for a ultra sound and a Hida scan. Not sure how to spell it. It showed that my gall bladder was not working anymore it was producing a thick muddy sludge. I got it out and i'm sore but ok. I know if I had not had the surgery when I did I would of died. I was in so much pain and agony. I had the Laproscopic surgery so my healing time will be shorter. They just built the new surgery wing and every patient has a big nice private room and nice big bathroom with a shower. I felt like I was in a hotel room. Very nice. If you got to be laid up in a hosp for 4 days it might has well be a nice one. I promise soon I will get caught up on the yacking. I need some healing time, just writing to tell you all I"M ALIVE. I have to heal quit I have my cancer walk Oct. 18th. I hope everyone is well and I promise to catch up soon.
Hugs, Sherry
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Holy crap, Sherry!!!! You had surgery for your gall bladder this week? No wonder you weren't feeling well. At least it sounds like your hospital/medical experience was better this time. Don't rush your recovery. I know you want to participate in your walk, but your health is more important (do I sound like your mom? Sorry.)
I don't have much to add today. I've been on the go all day long. Hopefully tomorrow I'll be more talkative, but I just saw Sherry's post and couldn't believe it. I had to say something.
Off to start my weekend.
D1
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Sherry- I second D1's sentiments. Best wishes for an uneventful recovery from surgery. I'm sending all my positive healing vibes your way!
Jenn- you're getting plenty of "airtime" in my thoughts and prayers these days. I hope things turn around for you very soon. Please don't hesitate to share what you're feeling-- we love you!
Therese- I love the Eagles! I saw them years ago... back when Hotel California was their big hit... I love their latest album. You've got me in the mood to listen to it!
SISKimberly- still busy, busy, busy, I see! School, conferences, and now... JURY DUTY?! I admire your attitude, my friend. I KNOW I'd be whining a bit about all of the reasons why I shouldn't have to serve. You're my hero!
And speaking of heros... Carol- YOU DID IT!! I love the first pictures you've posted and can't wait to see/read more. I'm so proud of you!
CathyCA- you're up next! I believe your event is next month, right? Hope the training is going well.
D1- I'll be calling tomorrow afternoon to touch base with you and make plans. Can't wait to meet you!
I'm off to bed. We leave at 6am. Should be in McLean by 1pm or so. I'll have the laptop and will try to check in while I'm away. If not, I'll see y'all Wednesday!
Wishing all the Jewels a lovely weekend.
Paula
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Good morning Jewels,
Wow, what a week. I've read all the posts, but am on my way to a wedding, so I'll do more formal shouts tomorrow.
Jury duty concluded yesterday afternoon. Yippee! I was at school the last two nights until 8pm trying to get my sub taken care of, my student teacher organized, etc...I felt like I had two jobs ths week.
D1- First, I'm sending lots of Super Girl energy to your sis. Tell her that it worked for me, so I'm thinking that lump doesn't stand a chance.
OK, the case. She was guilty on one count, but not the other two. Involved meth use, driving, and a 12 year old without a seatbelt sitting on the edge of an open jeep. The law is so darn specific that all elements of a count have to be met to be found guilty, so as the jury formperson, I had to remind the jurors that as much as they may feel she needs to be found guilty of certain things, we had to follow the letter of the law. Besides, the Prosecution didn't prove his case beyond a reasonable doubt, the Deputy didn't do the best job with the paper work/observation sheet, and the experts contradicted eachother, of course. i was actually pleased, as were the other jurors, to hear from the defense afterwards that she would be sentenced to treatment and not jail. There were lots of factors not presented in court, and we could not consider, that pointed to this person having had ADHD and anxiety disorder undiagnosed as a younger person thus the use of Meth which made her feel normal. She was diagnosed as an adult and prescribed meds, but once on meth it's hard to stop, I hear. She didn't have a lot in her system, but it was still there, so hopefully she'll use this as a chance to kick this and move on with life.
We also had a teacher arrested at school for a sex offense this week. We were all in shock. This guy had adopted a foster kid from our school 8 years ago. This kid was troubled. He also helped another kid who ended up moving in at 18 to help with the adopted boy after school. That didn't work out, so the teacher told this kid he had to go. Both kids are adults now and both have been arrested for sex crimes in the past few years, most recently the former 18 year old. We think these kids are in cahoots because the teacher told them they couldn't come back due to their poor choices. The teacher had suspected something was up and had already hired an attorney before his arrest, so I've got to believe that the former 18 year old is desperate to pin his behavior on the teacher's influence since he's being tried as an adult. It just kicked us all in the stomach. I feel so badly for this teacher. Granted, reaching out to troubled kids is a great thing, but man it is so easy to just to make an allegation because you're pissed off and it's over for that teacher. Even though he will be proven not guilty, his reputation has been tarnished to the point he'll never get another job teaching. Sure makes me think twice about being anywhere with a kid without other adults around.
It's been a pretty rough week in so many ways. Thankfully, I had my massage scheduled yesterday at 5:30, but that means I'm going to school on Sunday to get ready for Monday.
Sherry, glad the old gall bladder is no longer an issue. Rest and take care of yourself.
D1 and Paula, have fun meeting up today. I'm so excited for you both. Big Jewel hugs all around.
Carol - Me too...only 9 more years. I hope I can make it that long. After this week, I don't know.
I feel like I've lost a week with my kids, and that I'll have to redo what should have been done anyway...sigh!
So, Kath, how are the new nips? Didn't that happen already?
GTG
Love ya guys,
SIS Kimberly
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Quickly checking in before I go relax for the evening. The kids are in bed, and dh is off playing poker with the boys. Ahhh... peace and quiet!
Sherry: OMG! You sound just like my cousin (again)! She had hers done earlier this week, and it was done with the scope. Much easier recovery. Hope you feel better soon. Rest up.
D1: You remind me... I'd like to get some painting done this fall/winter. We've been in our house 4 years this January... and the walls are still white. Good luck with your tiling.
Paula: Have a good weekend at your conference. Can't wait to hear about another Jewels get-together with you and D1.
Kimberly: You have had quite the week! Hope you're relaxing in the tub with a glass of vino.
I get my nip re-done October 1. Yes, I did this once before already, in April... it didn't take, so she's doing it again.
Off to catch up on some reading and Tivo'ed shows...
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Hey Jewels, its been a busy week, nothing new for many of us. The following is a brief synopsis of last weekend, figure I should get something posted before its really old news. Parts of this I had used in a thank you note ... hopefully this makes sense in a post ...
WE DID IT ...
AND IT WAS THE WEEKEND OF A LIFETIME !!!
We we're committed to raise money, we trained and yes we walked. My feet are a bit tired, and my knees slightly achy but my spirit high.
From the time we pulled into Opening Ceremonies I could feel the lump in my throat, and shucks it was still dark outside so I could not hide the tears in my eyes behind my shades. It did not take too long to realize that it was going to be quite the emotional rollercoaster ride for 3 Days. On Day One we we're out on the route for 10 hours. Returned to camp, grabbed our gear and heading to the sea of pink tents (which thankfully we're already set up). Showered for the first time in my life in the back of a semi-truck trailer, thankfully the showers we're kinda private, and I definitely did not feel "deformed" dressing with others who as well may have been missing some body parts. From there headed to the dining tent for some pretty good chow. We we're ready to hit the hay by 8:00 ... imagine that. They had a little Karokee and even some danced a bit (I think that was the really young walkers)!
After a pretty good nights sleep in our little home away from home, we we're up by 5:00, had a great hot breakfast and we're back out on the route for the start of Day Two. I was just awed by the support of the community, the cheers from so many, cars honking their horns, and signs with words of encouragement. Towards the end of the day with about 2 miles to go, the ol' "dogs" we're barking. Thankfully no blisters, just plain tired and achy feet for me. My knees decided they were not happy campers with the down hills.
Again we pooped out after dinner quite early, slept like a baby, and woke early Sunday morning to pack up our gear before departing on Day Three of our adventure. We nibbled our way through the weekend with goodies from so many along the route, along with the stops at "official" pit stops. We laughed and yes we cried for 3 days and 60 miles
The closing ceremony was a topper to what had been a weekend like no other. I was touched to have some family and friends at the stadium to share the experience with. From the time I committed to participate in April I was really hoping that I'd be able to walk out of the Opening Ceremonies with Ginny and more than that, I was totally hyped that I was still walking and was able to enter the Closing Ceremonies arm in arm with Ginny. She is truly a remarkable woman who has done so much to make this such a great experience for me.
Now Cathy, does this not look more inviting than the Marriott ???
Zach and I after the closing ceremony.
Ginny and I in the holding area before going into the stadium for closing ceremonies ... we had just shed quite a few tears just prior to this pic!!
Okay, hitting send before I screw something up ...
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So on to what's been happening with my sister friends ...
First off I received an awesome gift from my SP. (Sneaky of whomever that is with a FL return address !!!) The timing of the gift was perfect for a pick me up after going from such a high last weekend to kind of a mental low this past week. The sentiment on the framed print is "Its Me Again ... Only Better". The character has her arms raised in triumph over beating the big "C". Because I think its worth checking out the artist is Suzy Toronto and the collection is Tingle Heart. Her website is www.suzytoronto.com thank so much SP, I will be sure to hang this on a wall that it will be easy for me to read on a regular basis.
So Sherry, you certainly had reason to be feeling crudy. So what the heck is a gall bladder good for ??? I hope you recovery is speedy, and your on top of your game again soon.
Kimberly, so it sounds like your super girl cape could really get a work out, I'm looking forward to the day when it won't be needed on such a regular basis.
I bet you we're more than ready for a massage come Friday afternoon. Hoping that you can get back in the swing of things this coming week. I don't know about you, but this work thing really messes with a busy gals schedule.
Unfortunately due to the antics of some, you really do have to be careful whom you befriend in your line of work. I'm sure topping off your hectic week with that type of news of a co-worker was the last thing you needed.
D1, bummed that I missed your PM ... yesterday was nuts ... our little Schatzie dog had to go to the vet ... looks like she has pheumonia (sp), $750 bucks later she's on 3 meds, and seems to be doing better today. Then it was off to my gf's 50th b-day celebration. We went to a pretty good barb'que joint then over to some friends to shoot some pool, ended up getting home at midnight.
Today when I missed your call I was golfing in a tournament at our local club. It poured rain almost the entire day and hit all of 55 degrees. We froze our buns off, but the good news is that myself and my good friend Dana took 1st and 2nd place in our division. Came home and hit the tub to try to take the chill off. Ended up putting on my fleece from head to toe, layed on the bed and actually fell asleep at 4:30. Fast forward ... got a surprise call from Paula (which was a good thing or I would probably still be sleeping).
I'm just tickled that the two of you are going to be able to see each other in "real" life. Hoping that one or both of you can post a pic or two.
So the shrimp dish didn't do it for him huh ??? Here your trying to get things going, while I'm getting those guilty feelings for not even being slightly interested in anything other than sleep. I'd like to blame it on the Femera, but with almost 5 more years of taking this little hummer I don't think the ol' hubby can be expected to be quite so patient for too much longer. Looks like a great conversation to have with the onc this Weds.
Paula, what a treat to get a call ... you sounded just as full of energy as usual. Talk about the energizer bunny, you are one who has definitely never stopped movin' and a shakin' !!! Enjoy the rest of your adventure in DC, and I so hope that your timing works out well to visit with D1 tomorrow.
Kathy, I could just feel the peace and quiet you we're enjoying this eve. Boy could we not all use a night or two like that ??? I need to watch a few Tivo'd shows as well, I think I have about 3 weeks of the Ellen show and The View to watch. Problem being once I lay down to watch tv, my eyelids shut. Hmmm, maybe I should try sitting up to watch !
Looking forward to spending a Sunday puttering around the house, I have a duffle bag that is still not unloaded from last weekend, a pile of paperwork to sort through on my desk, and about 350 pictures I need to pic and choose through to make copies for a scrapbook of the 3 day, and a golf bag that is completely soaked from rain that needs to be cleaned out and dried. Between that and sitting with our little sick Schatzie girl, I know the day will fly by.
I must say that I am one of those who still really enjoys checking in with my Jewel family. How on earth I got so lucky to stumble across a website and find this little ol' posting is just unbelievable to me. You are all in my thoughts often, that includes those SIS' that we have not heard from in quite some time. I like to believe that no news is good news and "life is good".
A pleasant Sunday to all, Carol
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Happy Sunday, Jewels! I'm so excited as today I get to get an in person hug from another Jewel! Looks like there's a gap in Paula's schedule at 3:30, the same time I'm done with my obligations for the day (the Vikes will have to finish the game without me, today-they've sucked so far, so I don't feel as though I'm missing anything). We have a couple of hours before she has responsibilities again, so we should get in a good chat. I'll try to remember to borrow dd's camera again, but you all may have noticed that I haven't gotten the pic of Joan and me out of it yet...
Speaking of dd, she's going to try to play basketball on her gimpy ankle today. She sat out last week and her p/t suggested she try it now after 2 weeks of tx to see how it feels. Course, her period started yesty and she had to miss work due to a head cold, so I'm not sure how well she'll play, but she needs to give some feedback to her therapist, so off we go. Fortunately, there is a 3 week game break after this weekend for some unknown reason, so her ankle will get a break. (Gosh, hope that doesn't turn out to be a bad pun.)
Okay, I'm going to complain a little. After much sleuthing, my p/t, legu, and I have discovered that wearing my big bra causes my back to ache all the time. Turns out, now that I have more mobility in my arm (rotator cuff on the mend, thank you very much), the bra, in all of its compressive state, limits the mobility. So I'm twisting my back somehow to get the new mobility back, causing the pain. I, of course, suggested that I dump big bra. That did not go over well-next thing I knew my legu was showing me photos of people who don't wear their compression garments and it was not pretty. So I'm trying some stretching exercises to see if I can get some relief, but I think this is just make-work for now. Hopefully, my gals will come up with something better soon. It's always sumthin,' isn't it?
Speaking of always sumthin,' SIS Kimberly, you seem to have a lot on your plate right now. I haven't done jury duty, yet (knock wood), but you laid out your case very well. I really hope everyone gets the help they need in that situation. It sounds like there was a loud cry for it. And your teacher peer-ugh. What a mess. I really hate hearing about that kind of thing. I hope your school is recovering from the drama. Did the massage help chase away the memories of the week???
Shoot, KathyL, when we paint, we repaint the walls white! (Downside of marrying a Scandinavian.) It really makes you feel fresh to get it done, though. I'm trying to root around in our home files to see if I can find the manufacturer of my current tile, but so far I'm empty-handed. I'd really like to stick with what I have cuz I still like it, but we'll see how it goes. Hope you got some r&r in...
Carol-Fabo pix! And your trip report was very good, thanks. I'm really sorry we've been missing each other. Today is not great for me, but if you get a break at work tomorrow, give a call. I don't have much on the agenda after about noon my time. I was glad to see you're out golfing already-your recovery from the 3day must be complete-at least physically. Naw, the shrimp dish didn't get me any action, but it was delish! I did receive many compliments and he was impressed that I would go to so much trouble "just for him." Maybe it takes time...
So, guess I should get out the paper. I want to see how much money I'm losing and check on the political action (time for those Sunday talk shows!). Later.
D1
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Hey D1 and Paula, been thinking of you both this afternoon ... hoping your visit was a kick !!! I'm sure your having a much better time than I today !!!
Been poking around the house today, spent most of it teaching a 16 year old how to "really" clean up a bedroom. I've noticed his version is moving one pile from one corner to the other and calling it good. What really sent me over the edge is the dirty plates, under his bed (YUCKERS!) I actually got pretty emotional chatting with the ds to let him know that I was pretty non-existent as a parental figure last year, and that he should not get upset when I'm "in his stuff" to try my darndest to keep him on track. I'm hoping that just by starting with a room that is not completely full of crap (and finding that desk under the junk) will be a start. We have written rules and posted them on his door in large letters, with the consequences of breaking the rules spelled out. He agreed and signed the agreement ... all I can do is try and help him become a decent young adult, and I'm hoping that his living space (his room, trust me not the whole house) not being so disorganized will help just a little. We took 3 large bags of clothing, Nintendo stuff, and an array of junk to the Goodwill just a few minutes ago ... it amazes me as to what was shoved into every nook and cranny of that room.
Finally jumping into the shower, we'll be watching a Tivo'd Seahawks game tonight with the fil while having a ham dinner. Back to reality around these parts !!!
Carol
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Today was awesome. I met Paula.
You guys, she's as real as she posts. We shared back stories and commiserated about college applications. Then she was kind enough to slog through the pix on dd's camera from our cation (I inadvertently started a slide show of the memory on the camera!). Hopefully, dd will download the pix of us so I can share with all of you (dd has added Colorado College and Lewis and Clark College to her list of schools, so she's busy with the apps for those two-she went for a bike ride today and decided that she needed to be somewhere where they were in to protecting the environment-I should never leave her alone...).
Hope your visit to DC finished well, Paula! Thanks for taking time out of your schedule to see me!
Carol, why on earth would you clean your kid's room? I try to ignore the fact that those areas exist. If you can keep him to keep his nose clean, then you are a better mom than I. I do think agreements are good. And my dd just discovered shopping at Goodwill, so she'll be happy to see ds' stuff...
How'd the Seahawks do? Dh told me that the Vikes won today with Gus Frerotte (sp?) at QB. Guess our coach decided his job was more important than sticking by his crappy QB. Now I'm thinking that maybe I should not watch them play anymore this year as they won without my running commentary during today's game... (I'm not superstitious or anything...)
Okay, off to spend some time with my family.
D1
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I'm back from vacation and just starting to catch up with the posts. Dh and I went to Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Russia and had a great time. It was pretty cold and windy and since I forget how much heat you lose through your head, I had to buy a knit cap along the way. I suspect I will keep my hair short rather than grow it back really long like before, but I do think I'll at least let it cover my ears and neck!
Standing in Red Square at night is breath taking and we loved St. Petersburg. Growing up in the 60s when Russia was the enemy, it seems so strange to be there as a tourist and have it seem so American. The kids go by with iPod buds in their ears, talking on cell phones, eating at McDonalds, etc. We had a great tour guide and a good group of people in our tour.
I'm playing catch up with the laundry, mail, and all that other stuff that one does after being gone for several weeks. I had a note from my Secret Pal and some great kitchen stickers. Thank you very much! I have cooking classes tonight and tomorrow, so I've been trying to get my reading done. We're covering salads tonight in garde manger, so I'm hoping for some good recipes.
Went for an echocardiogram this afternoon. I think things are still good, but will know for sure when I go in for the herceptin infusion on Thursday and get the results.
Carol -- I loved reading about your 3-day experience and enjoyed the photos. I'm still camping at a hotel. Hubby is going to go with me and run me back and forth.
D1 and Paula -- glad the two of you got to meet. Hope your kids can narrow down their college choices. I'm headed up to see ds on Friday for Parents Weekend. I volunteered to be on the executive council for the university Parent Association, so we have a meeting on Friday afternoon before the opening reception Friday night. When they were looking for volunteers, it seemed like the natural continuation of all my years with PTSO, sports teams and all.
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Happy Tuesday, Jewels! My guess is that Paula is safely back home by now. I hope the rest of your visit here went well. I really enjoyed meeting you. For everyone, here's a picture of the two of us:
As we were saying goodbye, we realized that we were using my kid's camera and most of the shots of her and her friends were of them thuggin' for the shot. So Paula and I decided to do some thuggin' of our own. My dd says I should never make this face again. Hey, I thought the purpose of thuggin' was to deter folks from wanting to meet you in a dark alley...
So, CathyCA, our world traveler is home again. What a wonderful trip you must have had! I've always wanted to visit that part of the world-and hope that someday I get the chance. I do agree that when things are so "Americanized" when you travel it's a bit jarring, but I guess that's American enterprise for you. Nowhere is sacred. Hope you got caught up on your chores and that the jet lag is giving you a break.
Nice chat, Carol, as always. I am lucky to count you as a friend.
So I got the prelim results on my BRCA testing. The first round, they only looked at the "Jewish" genes to see if there was a link there. Nope. All clean. But since I'm only Jewish from my mom's side, we have agreed to look at the rest of the strand for any mutations. I'm guessing that will come back negative, too. I suppose my bc was just luck of the draw (what is it, 1 in 8 get bc? I wonder who is in my "7?").
I'm working on my plans to go to Eleuthera (Bahamian out island) with my sister next month. She's gotten approvals from the outreach organization for which she volunteers, so we're slated to work in two libraries this time. No teaching, but we're going to set up libraries in two towns (there may be some computers to set up, too). It'll be a lot of sorting through donated books and cataloguing and implementing some sort of tracking system for the librarians who will work there. Hopefully, there will be a librarian for each location so my sister can train her/him. My sis has already worked in one of the libraries and it has never opened, so we're going back to clean out the junk (probably has been used for storage since she was last there) and help them plan a grand opening so they have a goal to open their doors. Once these places open up and people start using them, things seem to go better. It's just getting the door open that's so darn hard. Looks like I'll be gone the last 10 days of October for this adventure.
Other than that, my mind is on my other sis today. She's having the last of her tests done and will meet with her onc later today. I think she'll know something by 7-8p my time (of course, it's back to school night for dd, so I won't be home to hear the news till after 9:30!).
Speaking of back to school night, I'm really looking forward to it this year. For one, it's my last one! And secondly, dd will be making the presentation to the parents as the editor of the yearbook. She's a little nervous, but has so much to do today, that she shouldn't have too much time to dwell on it. I hope she speaks clearly...
Other than that, I'm still hunting down compatible tiles for my bathroom renovation. I managed to find the manufacturer of my tile and have learned that it has been discontinued. So I'm going to call around a little today and see if I can't find some places that have some left over and will hopefully find enough for our project.
All the news from here, ladies. Have a good one.
D1
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Sorry, guys, I screwed up the layout. I was able to size one of the pictures, but after three attempts, I'm giving up on the other one. I hope you all still like me...
D1
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Hi Ladies,
D1, hoping you come home to some good news from your sis tonight. Unfortunately she's probably a seasoned veteran of the waiting game ... although that certainly doesn't make it any easier.
So what's up with your pic posting ??? Hopefully Paula took a few shots as well. Trust me I'm not even close to being a puter wizard but some how or another I've figured out the photo bucket gig. Call me sometime if you'd like a tip or two that seem to work for me.
I as well had them check out the full meal deal on the BRCA mutations. Why the heck would that not be common practice if their doing the test ??? I don't know about you, but I was happy to have neg results ... I didn't care much for the stats on getting ovarian cancer with a positive BRCA test.
Welcome home Cathy ... as I recall you had mentioned this latest adventure, and before we know it you've gone and returned. Sounds as if it was another great trip. Makes a weekend of tenting seem rather uneventful !!!
I can't wait to hear about your 3 day walk. I really think doing it this year had such a big impact on my experience, I so hope that yours is filled with inspiration as well. I chatted with my friend Ginny, we talked briefly about doing the Phoenix walk next year in November. They have planned Seattle's event for October (what we're they thinking, the weather can suck in Oct up here).
Kimberly, I love your story and pic on "Sutter's" website. I hope you post it here as well for the rest of the gang to read.
So I was thinking the other day "wonder if they picked the Zinfandel grapes yet?" I know that you've been swamped with the joys of life (work and jury duty), hoping to here from you on-line when you get the chance. There certainly are not enough hours in the day !!!
So tomorrow I'm off to the oncologist for a follow-up. I've already chatted with my insurance co. about getting my port out, I should have a referral soon. So I guess if the port is removed soon I'll be doing the mamo thing, but if I have to wait any length of time for its removal I will be asking for a MRI, and then a mamo in 6 months.
I've been trying to figure out the aches and pains in my body. I hate to think that it's the Femera causing them, 5 years of feeling not quite up to snuff is not what I had planned on. I still think it might be caused from "the walk", and possibly some of the soreness in my upper body from my work. Its been almost a year since I've been chaining/straping down truck loads, climbing up and down out of the trucks and trailers, yada yada. Then last weekends golf in the freezing cold could not have been easy on my back, neck and shoulders. I'm holding off going to the gym to workout so that I might be able to pinpoint if its my activities causing the soreness or not. I know that a couple "ibu's" work to ease the pain, but I really don't want to have to rely on more pills to combat the se's. I've also held off having a massage since my back is still a bit tender where they removed that darn "freckle"!!! And the saga continues ...
A good eve to all, Carol
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