I'm still standing..

stagefree

the meds, the reflux, the chemobrain, the fatigue, the emotional torture.. All still slap my face with each new breath.. But still here I am, still alive, enjoying my chocolate, Turkish coffee and all..

DS is almost 12, was 6 during dx.. He got two date offers from 2-year older girls yesterday.. Now I started to daydream if I can make it to see myself a grandma! I know DS is working hard on that already! Ha ha ) he is a teenager already, talks about girls & marriage all the time!

After this long down the cancer path, one DOES forget where she is going, as the rest of the world get their share of struggles & deaths too.. Almost started to feel normal. As long as I am not forced to climb stairs! Ha ha )

Hugs all

Ebru

Heidihill

No kidding??!!!! (about DS). SO nice to hear from you. DD has a boyfriend, speaking of pubertal woes. Ugh, but more because DH is having a tough time. I think it's easier with boys.

Kandy

Ebru, So glad to see you post. Keep daydreaming, and hopefully some of those dreams will come true for you.

I do not envy any of y'all with teenagers, those were the most trying times of my life, lol. I preached and preached, no babies before marriage. And they obviously listened. Then they got in their 20's, and I got my stage 4 diagnosis, I was like forget everything I taught you, I want a grandchild with or without marriage, lol. That really didn't happen, but my daughter did get married and gave me a wonderful grandson this year. I hope those teenagers of yours grow up to be responsible young adults too. Best wishes to all.

pajim

Ebru, so lovely to hear your voice! Keep going with that chocolate. . .

Tina2

Hi, Ebru! Great to hear from you!

Tina

Bestbird

Ebru, what a wonderful way to start the day by seeing your post! I can just picture you with your eyes half closed, relishing your chocolate and coffee!

It is so kind of you to drop in to say hello, and it sounds as though much of your upcoming time will be spent keeping an eye on your son's would-be girlfriends!

With hugs

Cafelovr

Ebru...my DD is 13 going on her mid-twenties. Yes, I plan on making it to see grandchildren! Mmmmm...Turkish coffee. Take care, my friend!

Beatmon

Ebru, you made me want some of that coffe...as we stay awake watching the election results.

Kandy, my daughter laughs at me the same way. All those talks, now I'm like where are my grandbabies before I run out of time!

PattyPeppermint

ebru. So glad to see you post. Ugh the teenage years are hard. Where have my polite young boys gone ? I guess in a hormonal state. Wow. Seems everyday is a miracle if there isn't some kind of disagreement. Trying to pick my battles ut seems they are choosing to battle both with each other and me. God grant me patience to make it thru.

olisad

Keep climbing ebru. Smile each time I see your post lis

stagefree

hey there!

Celebrating another birthday today! Who'd know?!?!?! Made it almost 5 years after a terrible dx.. still enjoying each sec!

Watching Friends episodes with DS and so happy to laugh outloud together.

He'll be visiting Miami/ Orlando during semester break and I'm so excited for him.. his first yime to the US that will be, with school. )

Life's good!

Love to all

Ebru

Lillymillie

Very inspiring Ebru, needed to read this today. my DS is 6 (I was diagnosed in April) hope I'm here to see him turn 12.

Keeping enjoying every minute xx

Twirp26

stagefree, I agree, very inspiring!! I was just diagnosed stage IV 3 weeks ago. I keep getting on and reading to lift me up:)

exbrnxgrl

HAPPY BITTHDAY! Mubarak, Mubarak, Mubarak !!!!!

stagefree

oh Caryn, I was definitely expecting that from you.. so sweet of you

So here's the deal, regardlessof the minor differences in our lives, you are my sweet sister here and beyond! I cannot imagine the beyond without you.. (hope God gets the message ) counting on your in itation to heaven for me btw.. I can't say I am a good candidate as I am haha ))

Dear Lilly & Twirp,

So glad you find me inspirational. I've been having my share of it for quite some time and honored to read my experiences help you feel the same. ))

Love all

Ebru

Rosevalley

Ebru you make me laugh so full of life and love! Go for the gold chocolate and coffee. yum. Good luck with DS and the girlfriends. I told DD3 no dating until 16! I can't enforce it but we try. Teens are hard aren't they!? Be well and be alive. Keep posting so we know you are alright. Take good care love rosevalley

Heidihill

Belated happy birthday, Ebru! That is a long school trip for DS.

teacher911

Ebru,So happy to catch up on some news from you and your family. Love to hear about your son. Continue to enjoy the coffee, chocolates and of course your family. Hope your son has an amazing trip to US. Michele

BionicBunny

Happy Birthday,a little late, Ebru. So nice to hear that you are enjoying life-chocolate, coffee, spending time with family. Hope DS enjoys his trip to the US.

Best wishes.

stagefree

thanx all )) DS is so excited as he currently has a crush on Christine, the model ))))he is hopeful to meet her during his trip over there )) well I let him stay optimistic ))))

Life's good. So thankful to have bits to smile about each day.

Btw if any one of you is acquainted with this cute lady, it would be great to know! Haha !! ))

The economy, world issues & all is really out of control. What makes me sad these days is that there's just one brown panda left alive.. after his mom died. I cannot imagine his loneliness.

New Year is approaching.. I wish for a better 2017 for us all already..

love

Ebru

MSL

Hey Ebru

I'm new (you'll forgive me when I say I wish I'd never received an invite to this exclusive club).

Anyway, just wanted to say I've loved your posts. And your photos.

Enjoy the coffee

AmyJM

Ebru,

It's so nice to see your posts! They always brighten my day! You have a way of spreading joy and love and inviting us all to sit down with you for that cup of coffee! (although, I'll take tea). : )

I hope you had a wonderful birthday! Here's to many more!

Hugs, my friend,

Amy

stagefree

dear MSL & sweetest Amy

So happy to see your replies..

yesterday was my checkup & zometa / zoladex infusion/shot day.

Now resting.. great news that Zometa will be every two months from now on.. TMs still not very cooperative, yet I feel great, under the circumstances.

This Friday both my housemaids are coming, and our Christmas tree will be up! As a Muslim, I believe the unity of religions and appriciate each special event that makes me happy.. ın fact most my good friends are Jew, and Christians )

Such a shame the real religious practioners of especially Islam are mistaken as terrorists who kill other muslims! Weirdos!

Huge hugs to all!

Tina2

Happy Birthday, dear Ebru! I love that you enjoy every holiday. In our household, we do as well, too--Christian, Jewish, secular. Alas, my spouse and I are not close friends with anyone who is Muslim. I hope to change that, and to help address and ease the fear many here are feeling at this uncertain, threatening time.

Tina

P.S. Good luck with your DS and his current crush!

stagefree

hey Tina,

We have national high school aptitude tests this week.. so here I am enjoying my own house! Ds& DH already arrived the summer house to eat tangarines from the trees .. )

It's a bit chilly down there and I have pre-new year cleaning to handle, sigh!

I agree, I too have not many Muslim friends ha ha ) many of them lack the real deal and are battling among themselves..

this weekend I also have my niece's birthday party to attend. She loves me so much that I should'nt crash her expectations of the best of all gifts from her aunt Ebru.

Hope you all have great Thanksgiving!

Love

Ebr