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  • dutchiris
    dutchiris Member Posts: 855
    edited December 2013

    Pleased you found your way back, Laurie.  Congratulations on the grandchild :)  

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  • camillegal
    camillegal Member Posts: 16,882
    edited December 2013

    Oh Laurie we honestly thought u were doing better and just got busy with life and u'r DD ==we had no idea u'r were in so much trouble-I'm so sorry for all that u've been thru, OMG and we didn't know-. I know we couldn't physically help u but u were strong enough and u have such a loving family tht u got thru a horrendous time and was rewarded with a grandchild and a son that does a great job. I'm so happy u r healing--u can't rush this heal it happens when it happens--but there is so much happiness in u'r life now u healing will be easier for you. Sometimes that;s a point here so many people don't get all the repurcussions of this disease and all the treatment that are not just involved but destroy so much of us mentally and physically. May u stay blessed and continue o heal properly and I feel bad we didn't know--oh oh not u'r fault I just mean asumming u were all happy and doing things.===We should have known it's not like u to just stop writing but it happens on these boards. Heal well my dear, u'r such a gentle soul.

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  • Jazzygirl
    Jazzygirl Member Posts: 12,533
    edited December 2013

    Laurie- welcome back, and it is so good to hear from you. I have thought about you often and hoped you were doing okay. Sometimes we just need to step away and take care of ourselves and that is what you needed to do. I am glad to hear you are through radiation, and sometimes it can be bothersome for awhile after. Hopefully you will continue to heal and everything will continue to get better. You have been through a lot with the surgeries, nerve damage and the rad treatment. 

    And wonderful news about your grandson. I am glad your family is doing so well. You should have a very special Xmas this year.

    We have lots of newbies here since you left and know you will enjoy getting to know all of them, along with some of us you knew from before.

    Sally- yes, I have played with many groups through the years. Symphonies with the violin. I played a few years ago with a salsa group for a special performance. I don't play regularly with anyone as the groups here usually want a lot of time from folks for rehearsing, there are late night gigs, etc. and that does not work for me with my consulting work and life in general. So I pick and choose to play gigs when it fits with the rest. I hope to get more fully back to my music in 2014. This year has been focused on getting better from everything and restoring myself financially after not working much last year. 

    Have a good day hermits!

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  • Jazzygirl
    Jazzygirl Member Posts: 12,533
    edited December 2013

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  • SallyS70
    SallyS70 Member Posts: 947
    edited December 2013

    Jazzy, what an interesting variety of musical venues.  I hope 2014 will be good to you so that you can get more fully back into your music.  In addition to consulting and musical prowess, you are a master cartoon poster.  I hate to admit that it took me a minute to "get" today's.  I am cartoon challenged.

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  • bgirl
    bgirl Member Posts: 538
    edited December 2013

    Laurie,  so sorry you have had such a difficult journey lately.  Glad the new baby is giving you something to look forward too.  Wishing you a Merry Christmas.  Even though we did not hear from you, know that we were often thinking of you.  Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a much happier, healthier, New Year.

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  • blondiex46
    blondiex46 Member Posts: 5,712
    edited December 2013

    Laurie....my heart is breaking on 1 hand and smiling on the other....I am so glad that you are back and smiling and with the grandson that is something else to smile about....welcome back you have been missed....Happy

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  • camillegal
    camillegal Member Posts: 16,882
    edited December 2013

    Jazzy u'll get back to u'r music soon u'll see--and it'll be great

     I loved that cartoon. LOL

    Hi everybody--had m usual diarrhea today, so I'm exhausted and tiny bit busy with the phones, so much for this Dr. figuring things out. No one ever does.

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  • camillegal
    camillegal Member Posts: 16,882
    edited December 2013

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  • CCFW
    CCFW Member Posts: 661
    edited February 2014

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  • Jazzygirl
    Jazzygirl Member Posts: 12,533
    edited December 2013

    Hi hermits! Middle of the week and tired tonight. I had my usual long day of command center coverage yesterday but went out for a fun early dinner with a couple healthcare vendor colleagues and had a GREAT time! One of the gals I think of as my "little sister" and she looks so great after loosing 60 pounds this year. It is good motivation to know someone who has lost that kind of weight. I have lost 15 lbs since I changed my diet to low carb in Sept and also stopped eating anything after 6 p.m. (this really made a difference with faster weight loss). Anyways, I had a super long day yesterday and early day today so tonight I am resting!

    But I have to say this go live is going so much better than any of us expected. And we have this sort of cool mojo going on with my groups where people have been bringing in different foods every day. Last week, one person brought in bagels for breakfast, another couple gals got salad and pizza for everyone. This week, one of the gals brought in a whole spread of snacks, cookies, fruit, chips and dip, you name it! Tomorrow, I am bringing in breakfast burritos for my command center and super users. We made a joke today that it is the "most delicious go live ever." LOL!

    Cami- so sorry to hear the D is back and that the doctors have not been  helpful. I loved the photo you posted, that is hilarious!

    I hope everyone is doing okay. Holidays are not always an easy time for folks.

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  • camillegal
    camillegal Member Posts: 16,882
    edited December 2013

    Jazzy u deserve to rest tonite and it's almost the week-end so I hope u can slow down a bit,

    It's so tru about the Holidays almost bittersweet---people are missing, moved or just aren't feeling good and for some it's hard to get into the spirit. And it's dark earlier or snowy or rainy--all kinds of reasons, so I truly pray we can all have peace at this time and enjoy our families, friends and love that is in our lives.

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  • Jazzygirl
    Jazzygirl Member Posts: 12,533
    edited December 2013

    Oh you animal lovers are going to adore this. Saw this on FB today and had to share here. 

    https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=491872560921420&set=vb.222272341214778&type=2&theater

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    Jazzygirl Member Posts: 12,533
    edited December 2013

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  • dwill
    dwill Member Posts: 312
    edited December 2013

    Lilly,  So sorry you are living in your dark hours right now.  How I can identify with you.  I want to say something to you that is enlightening but the words are not coming. I can say though there are times when I am alone and in my dark times, I question the meaning of my life. I have had friends and family that I have felt betrayed me in some way and felt extremely hurt by an action of theirs. I can hurt so bad--but then I think about those that would hurt and  would not understand me NOT being here.  I think about the guilt I would leave to those who love me--I think about the legacy--my grandkids-- I would damage-- but most of all I think about the love of ones like our group on these boards who are here to brighten every dark day if you reach out, my coworkers who cook everyday for me when I am recovering from surgery, my sons and family who call daily to make sure I am okay.   My real friends--not the pretend one--who really loves me in their own way.  So even in my dark hours, I know that when I hang on--the light will again shine and however long it shines--that is the lifeline that will keep me and you going until the next dark day.  I call it hanging on to the edge. It's okay to hang on to the edge--just don't let go. We love you--because we are all one here.  Hang on Lilly--there will be brighter times!

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  • dwill
    dwill Member Posts: 312
    edited December 2013

    Lauriepar--sorry to hear about the horrible SE of your meds and all the medical problems it caused.  Glad to hear you are on your way to recovery.  Congrats on the birth of your new grandchild.  Babies are so precious and such a blessing from God.  Enjoy being a Grandma!

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  • Furfriend2
    Furfriend2 Member Posts: 299
    edited December 2013

    Hello gals

    Yippee PA is going to have a heat wave in the next couple days. It has been in the 20's so I am looking forward to 40-60deg weather- YippeeHappy

    The electric and cozy blankets sounds good.  I was at the store this evening and I almost bought another blanket-just can' t have enough!

    Yikes- Target and stolen CC # 's- oh that's horrible.

    Laurie, congrats on your grandson that is great news another little one to cuddle with and spoil!

    Jazzy, you are so freakin talented what a blessing- I do like Jazz very much soThumbsUp

    How's everyone feeling? Shopping done???

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  • Jazzygirl
    Jazzygirl Member Posts: 12,533
    edited December 2013

    Furfriend- thank you for the nice compliments.

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  • Jazzygirl
    Jazzygirl Member Posts: 12,533
    edited December 2013

    Dwill- your words about people letting you down ring true for many of us. I have felt so loved and embraced by some, so judged and dismissed by others. I had some people say some incredibly insensitive things during my darkest hours. And some now who just want it to go back to the way it was before this all began. In the end, I am much clearer now who the people are who truly care. And that is where I put my energy now in my relationships.

    I read something along the way that said do not spend your time with people who have no empathy. I have sort of taken that to heart after all I have come through. Those who cannot get on board with others hardship are just people. They are not part of your support system. They may be family, friends, people who have been there for you in the past, but not now. You need to not focus your attention on them. Let them go live their lives and find others who fit into their paradigm. I have stopped explaining myself to others to try to get them to understand or being the one always making the effort because they are afraid to be around someone who has cancer. I want to be around people who are okay being around me.

    As a result, I may have a few less people around me than I used to, but the quality of people in my life is much better than it has been in awhile. This has also made room for some great new people to come into my circle.  

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  • camillegal
    camillegal Member Posts: 16,882
    edited December 2013

    Dwill and Jazzy u expressed it to beautifully, there is nothing I can add.U seem to be the wordsmiths here so I'll just agree cuz it's true.

    Jazzy beautiful picture and all the detail there.

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  • Jazzygirl
    Jazzygirl Member Posts: 12,533
    edited December 2013

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  • camillegal
    camillegal Member Posts: 16,882
    edited December 2013

    Jazzy that's hysterical.

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  • Furfriend2
    Furfriend2 Member Posts: 299
    edited December 2013

    OMG  Well spoken Jazzy- your are the bomb girl!!

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  • Jazzygirl
    Jazzygirl Member Posts: 12,533
    edited December 2013

    Good morning hermits- glad you like the photos. I figured we all need a good belly laugh every once and awhile. Just like that seal!

    One more day of go live command center for the week. Been busier as the week had gone on, but we are still doing well. I look forward to not having to be up and out the door before day light tomorrow and Sunday. Yay for the weekend.

    Wishing all my working hermits a TGIF and a peaceful day for the rest.

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  • camillegal
    camillegal Member Posts: 16,882
    edited December 2013

    Jazzy u so deserve u'r week-end, I'm glad u'll have it.

    I'ts raining here? supposed to get sleety out, I hope not that a true recipe for disaster with so many people running all over the place. I need to get out for a few things but someone is always using the car for work lately--busy times--so this week-end I.ll get going. Not a lot, just little stuff. 

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  • SallyS70
    SallyS70 Member Posts: 947
    edited December 2013

    Hi all,

    Today my anxiety is a little high.  I am having lunch with  a seemingly supportive friend.  She has survived another kind of cancer.  We approach life differently, so her advice to me sometimes leaves me without a response.

    Jazzy, I am going to store the seal pic in my brain to focus on when I need comic relief.  Thanks.

    Cami, I hope you get the car when you want it tomorrow.  

    Furfriend2, our high today is 39 with bright sun.  I hope you got to 60 degrees with sun.  Sun always makes me think it's warmer than it is.

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  • camillegal
    camillegal Member Posts: 16,882
    edited December 2013

    Sally I hope u check in when u'r done with u'r lunch and I hope it really goes well.

    It's raining here right now maybe sleet later, know one knows for sure, but tomorrow snow for sure. WTF it's damp chilly.

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  • SallyS70
    SallyS70 Member Posts: 947
    edited December 2013

    Hi, 

    Someone on these threads said that sometimes we have to ask for what we need.  Today, at lunch, I used that advice.  I asked my friend to accept that my way of thinking and her way of thinking could be different but both could be positive ... hers for her and mine for me.  I am not sure that she agrees, but she did back off of telling me how I should be controlling my thoughts.  After I stated what I needed, we went on to have the best conversation that we have had in over a year.

    Cami, I hope you are staying warm and dry.  Damp chilly is a double whammy.  I hope you can get out to shop tomorrow since you couldn't today.  Driving in snow ... yuk!

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  • Jazzygirl
    Jazzygirl Member Posts: 12,533
    edited December 2013

    Sally- good job on asking for what you need. It sounds like doing that really helped you to move beyond where you were with your frienda and to and have a good conversation. Bravo!

    Cami- I hope you are able to get out for your errands. It may rain/snow here tomorrow too.

    More later. End of a LONG week.... 

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  • Furfriend2
    Furfriend2 Member Posts: 299
    edited December 2013

    Thank goodness for the weekend and hopefully some needed rest for all of us in BC land.  This stuff is exhausting by weeks end!

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