MI Survivors

I'm good most weekends. 

Wendy, we are doing the 5K walk, not the 3 day.  The three day scares me with the amount you have to fundraise.  Check you email from Mike Meldrum.  I think you tried to join the team but got interrupted?   A fundraising page was made for you but they don't show you on the team.  

You can sign up from this page...

http://www.karmanos.org/detroitraceforthecure/index.asp
or the Wings of Hope web page http://www.active.com/donate/detroitRFTC09/wingsofhope  

Yes, we lost Alaska Deb.  It's too sad. 

Sorry I can't write much!  

Neesie - xxxxxoooo I'm thinking of you and your dear hubby.

Nancy

Hi MI girls.  It's been a rough couple of months for me, so I have only been posting mostly on the chemo thread, but not even much there.

My tx's are going pretty badly; I've had 3 AC tx's so far, and have been on the couch for days on end.  It's really hard feeling so sick, but the worst problem I'm having is racing heart/shortness of breath, can't walk across the room sometimes.  Doc says it isn't a common SE, and that when I'm done with the AC, it should go away. 

After my 1st tx, my mom went into the hospital.  She has had diabetes for a long time, and now she needed a bypass surgery.  It didn't go well at all, and she died on Feb 26th.  I am devestated, she was my best friend.  My dad is having a rough time, they were married almost 60 years, and she was the love of his life.  I feel so bad thinking of him all alone, and have tried to be with him when I feel up to it, cooking for him, showed him how to do laundry, etc.  She was worried about me right to the end, of course, since she always put us kids first; I know how badly she wanted to be here for me, and I am so angry that she has been taken away from me.  I really miss her.

Then this past weekend, I ended up in the hospital with a pulmonary embolism.  I am home now, and being treated with blood thinners.  That was really scary; I really only had one or two symptoms, and would not have guessed that was the problem. 

Anyway, it has been really really hard around here, and I am hanging in there, but not online as much.  I will try to post, and read the posts when I can, and let you all know how I'm doing.  They gave me a week off from chemo, but I have only 1  AC tx left, thank god, then it's on to Taxol.  I hope that goes better.

I do hope that everyone here is doing well.  It was a nice day today, wasn't it?  Spring is coming, and I can't wait!  Thanks to all who are keeping me in their thoughts, I appreciate that.

Hugs to all

Judy B.

Judy,

So sorry to hear what you are going through.  I will keep you in my prayers this evening.  DH ended in ICU with pulmanary embolism some years back and it wasn't fun.  He's still on blood thinners.  Dr. said he may have been dead by AM if I hadn't made him go to ER.  He had been having a hard time catching his breath for close to a month prior to my driving him to the hospital.  They never did find out where the clots came from. 

Glad to hear you are ending the road for your treatments. I felt so lucky they were able to treat my cancer with just the surgery.  You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Blessings,

Wendy

Hi Michigan Ladies:

I haven't posted for ahwile but am here catching up on what's been going on.  I had ankle surgery on Feb. 16 - a revision to the total ankle replacement I had in 2003.  Monday the 23rd, will be 5 weeks since surgery and the doc said I couldn't place any weight on it for at least 6 weeks - so I probably will not have the cast removed until 3/31 or so.  Enough about me.

Neesie, I am so very sorry to hear about your  hubby.  I pray that all goes well for him (and you) as you are on this journey.  I will remember you and him in my prayers!!

Judy:  Oh wow, what to say.  You have been through so very very much.  Please accept my condolences on the passing of your sweet Mom.  I totally understand the missing of a Mom who was your best friend as well.  I am also so sorry you are going through such misery with the treatments as well.  Please know that I am praying for you and your family.  I hope your daughter is doing better??   May God bless your whole family.

Hugs to all my other Michgan sisters . . . hope to see you all soon!!

Pat

I haven't checked out this post lately , but do let me know when your next gathering is.  I would like to try and show up. I have 40 days left and chemo is over!!!!!!!  I  have a wig I found from the ACS and wore it out in public yesterday for the first time.  I got a couple of second glances and my teen daughter wasn't so sure she wanted me to wear it....i guess she has gotten used to me wearing a hat....but i did it and I felt good and wore make up...yes, it looks like a wig, but maybe people were looking twice because I looked so darn good!!!!

So much going on...

Judy B.-I am so sorry about the loss of your mother.  My thoughts and prayers go out to you...I can't even imagine as my mom is one of my best friends too.  Take it easy...sorry you have been so sick with your treatment.  And thinking about your daughter too...many, many thoughts and prayers going out to you. 

Jess-Yes I am sure you got the double looks because you looked so good!!!  Good luck with the rest of your treatment. 

Pat-Getting closer to your walking date...hope it goes by quick.  How are you grandchildren?  I am going to be a grandmother for the first time in July!!!  We can't wait. 

Everyone-How bout that luncheon???  Spring is finally here and we need to get signed up for the Komen Race. 

Hey Girls................Hi to the oldies and an 'unfortunate' welcome to the newbies.  Just checking in to see if you all had decided on a date for lunch.  With me it's going to depend on DH who starts treatments tomorrow, but I sure want to be there so please let me know when a date is decided!

Denise

Hi Girls,

Looks like March 28 and 29 are not good dates.

What about April 4 and 5? I know Sue mentioned the 5th not good for her which leaves us with April 4.

How does April 4 work out? Are we still on for Chelsea? Haven't heard much from the west side girls.

Sue - What was the name of the restaurant in Chelsea you suggested?

I will give JudyRock a call once we get details worked out.

Chris - CONGRATS on first time GRANDMA. DH and I also going to be a first time Grandparents. Some of you have met my DD Lacie she is expecting a baby boy in June. We are very excited! 

Wings

Jess and anyone who would like to join us, the Karmanos Race:  

http://www.karmanos.org/detroitraceforthecure/index.asp

 Select "Register Now!" and Team Wings of Hope when you follow through the questions.  If anyone needs help or if you want me to do it for you, let me know.  (You can also select the link from Register Now on this page).

Judy B - So sorry about your mom.  You've had too much thrown at you.  I'm glad you are enjoying your pond and thinking ahead about Spring.  Things have got to get better.

Neesie - Thinking about you and DH as he starts his treatment.

Chris and Wings Grandma's!!!! Congrats.

Pat - are you on the mend?  Did you just hit your 6 year anniversary? Doing the happy dance for you.

Sue - Did you start your new job?  How is it going?

Wendy - To get to Chelsea from Livonia, take I-94 West to M-52 North. 

I hope to catch up with everyone soon.  April 4th works for me.  Where are we meeting?

xxxooo

Nancy

Hi Sue,

Thanks for the offer to drive.  I'll let you know but I think I may just run out to Country Stitches in Jackson since I'm halfway there already.  There are a couple of things I really don't need but would like to get and with gas prices rising again, halfway there is better than a totally separate trip.  When I took my last class there, I left the book for the author to autograph while I took my other stuff to the car.  I just realized several days ago that I never picked it up.  When I called, they had not found an extra copy so it looks like I have to buy another one.  Unfortunately, it's one I use all the time and need it to finish a project that's partially done.  It's my own fault, I was too much in a hurry.  If you are not in a hurry to get back after lunch, you would be welcome to come with me if your schedule permits but you may develop other plans.  The Common Grill sounds like a great place to meet.  I don't know how many will be there but would they be able to hold a table or just try and get lucky.  It may not be too full on a Sat. afternoon.  I am so looking forward to seeing everyone.  I was very disappointed not to be at the one in Brighton but I was still so sick.  It took me a full two weeks to get out of bed and I had lost 10 lbs.  I've gained back 3 but it's going to be a long road I think.  I lose weight much easier than I gain it.

I'll keep checking back on the thread for the finalized plans.  Had a time been set?  I have the commitment until 11:00 am but could leave then right from church and/or meet someone if we did end up driving together.  Anytime after noon is great for me.  Looking forward to the 4th.

Blessings,

Wendy

Hi Darlins,

We have 13 Wings of Hope members of which 3 are survivors.  I still have 3 friends who may join and two of them are survivors.  This may be the year we have the team with the most survivors! There are prizes for that, in case that is incentive to join us. When I get some spare time, I'll try to post something in the other topics.  

Are the West side ladies joining us on April 4th?  Are the East side ladies making the trip? So, is it the 4th around noon at the Common Grill? 

Any ideas how we can stand out in the crowd at the Race? Does everyone still have their head boppers?  They had some cute bunny ear boppers at Target and I thought of our butterflies.

 xxxooo

Nancy

  

Hi to all!

 JudyB, sending a hug your way.  Hoping Wendy is feeling better too.

So is it official??  April 4th in Chelsea?  As of now I definitely plan on being there!  Just don't want to be the only one there so let me know if it's a Yes or a No!

Sue..think you were the one who posted the site for the restaurant...are you making reservations? Was hoping that 'maybe' they would have a round table..........why are they so hard to find?!

I haven't signed up for the walk yet, but you know I'll be there...................!

Hugs,

Denise

Hi ladies,

Count me in for sure for lunch on the 4th!  I'm planning on the walk on the 30th too, I just haven't registered.  I told DH that I was going to start joining him for his evening walks to start to get ready.  The only wrinkle would be if I would end up having to leave for my AK trip earlier than the first week in June.  I'm trying to find the best price but plan is to go beg of June.  Can hubby's walk too?  I'd ask him to walk with me if it would be OK.  That would put the group up to 4 survivors if it works out I can.  I'm going to register once I get my tickets booked.

Look forward to seeing everyone.

Blessings,

Wendy

Rockysmom - Thanks for the offer to make the boppers again.  I'm sure the new members will love them.

Yep, the more the merrier is right!   Mr. Wings, Mr. NotMe & Mr. Sphynx are Wings of Hope members!  I have yet to get Mr. Sphynx to walk with us but the other DH's are regulars and we look forward to seeing them again!  I'm counting on other survivors to sign up.  You guys are, right?  We will have several survivors this year if all the usual members sign up. 

So, April 4th at Common Grill in Chelsea around noon-ish?  Wendy, is that too early? 

On the fundraising topic, someone mentioned having a 50/50 raffle.  I'm thinking of doing that for work where half of the proceeds go to Wings of Hope - Komen Race for the Cure and the other half goes to the winning raffle ticket.  Has anyone done that before? I don't want to do fundraising where they don't get anything because the Golf for MS just started and I don't want to compete with other people's favorite charities.  I'm open for suggestions about it.  

Looking forward to catching up next Saturday.

xxxooo

Nancy 

Two more signed up for Race For the Cure!!!