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  • Mary-Lou
    Mary-Lou Member Posts: 2,230
    edited March 2009
  • AnnaM
    AnnaM Member Posts: 1,387
    edited March 2009

    Happy spring to my sisters!

  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited March 2009

    Anna-SWEET PICTURE!!!!!!   What a cutie! 

    Ladies, things have been out of control over here.  I wish I could go into detail, but it is awful and too hard to even fathom right now.  Don't worry, it's not cancer-related.  It's child-related, though. 

    Say a few prayers for me? 
    Love and prayers, Deb

  • Mary-Lou
    Mary-Lou Member Posts: 2,230
    edited March 2009

    Just wanted to stop by and say Happy Spring to all!

    HAPPY SPRING Pictures, Images and Photos

  • Mary-Lou
    Mary-Lou Member Posts: 2,230
    edited March 2009

    Update on Michael:

    His test was negative so far. But the doctors said there my be cancer deep inside the tissue.  He has a large tumor. We won't know anything more till the surgery on Tuesday. I will update on FB more because that's where friends and family all are. So much easier to keep up with .

    I will also update here , just not sure how often.

    Keep us in your prayers.

  • Mary-Lou
    Mary-Lou Member Posts: 2,230
    edited March 2009

    I love you all with every beat of my heart.

    Photobucket

  • AnnaM
    AnnaM Member Posts: 1,387
    edited March 2009

    Mary Lou, you are even more beautiful than I remembered! What's going on with Michael?

    And little Daniel?

    Prayers for you both and your families.

    Love, Anna

  • Odalys
    Odalys Member Posts: 2,103
    edited March 2009

    What is going on?  We all seem to have gone seperate ways.  I guess it's a sign...life goes on.  But, I really miss staying in touch with my chemo sisters.

    Anna - Great pic, he looks so happy, and so adorable.  How are you feeling these days?

     Love and hugs to all.

  • AnnaM
    AnnaM Member Posts: 1,387
    edited March 2009

    I am feeling well, Odalys, thank you for asking. Some joint pain but I try to keep moving. I am going to exercise class three times/week and try to walk a little each day. Little dog loves it.

    What is going on for you in terms of work? Have you been looking? Finding? Things are really tough here in Virginia. On the surface everything looks okay, but when you talk to people they say things have been really bad for over a year now and it's just now that everybody is starting to take real notice. I guess the news that almost everyone's 401K has been halved and that other retirement funds are tanking makes everyone feel involved.

    Anyway, spring is coming here and it makes me happy.

    Love to all my sisters and hope to hear some news.

    Anna

  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited March 2009

    Hi ladies, I just haven't been posting much, because we are having a family emergency going on with Daniel, and that is taking over our lives right now.  I can't post about it, and don't have much else going on. 

    I never want to go our seperate ways!  I love you all! 

    ML-I must have missed your original post about dh!  I will pray for him (and you). 

    Miss you all, Deb

  • Odalys
    Odalys Member Posts: 2,103
    edited March 2009

    Deb - now I'm really worried.  If it's okay, pm your phone so I can call you.  I have free long distance and would really like to check in on you and Daniel.  OMG, I just pray he is alright. Please keep us posted.

  • Margerie
    Margerie Member Posts: 526
    edited March 2009

    Yes Deb, hope everything will be ok.

    Good to hear from you Odalys.  I think we all have been facebooking, miss you there.  But I will take any O that I can get Wink

    And yes, the economy is scary.  We are doing ok, but are buckling down on spending just in case.  It is sad because here 80 less boys are playing little league this year  Frown And our CA schools are in crisis.  We just pulled our kids out of public schools and put them in private schools because the kids were out of control Yell and things will only get worse.

    Hoping your DH's doc is just being overly cautious Mary Lou and that everything will be fine after Michael's surgery.  You will be his rock!

    Take care sisters and hold your chins up, spring is a coming!

  • Mary-Lou
    Mary-Lou Member Posts: 2,230
    edited March 2009

    The update on Michael is that he has a colon tumor. He will be having surgery this Tuesday. We will know more after that. I hope it is cancer free, but the doctors don't seem to think that is the case.

    I will be his rock, thank God for antidepressants...or I would surly be a basket case.

    Sorry Ody, I have been on facebook too....

    Deb, hope all will be okay with you and yours.

    Anna, good to see ya....missing Lat and Nancy... they need to check in.

    Love you all

  • AnnaM
    AnnaM Member Posts: 1,387
    edited March 2009

    I'll be praying for Michael and for your family, Mary Lou.

  • Mary-Lou
    Mary-Lou Member Posts: 2,230
    edited March 2009
    Thank you Anna, remember to stop by facebook. We are all there.
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited March 2009

    Okay ladies, my update is that I may also have colon cancer. 

    Grr......

    please see my other thread (too much to write).  All I can say is that this SUCKS! 

    praypraypraypraypraypraypraypraypraypraypray please! 

    Love you ladies, Deb

  • AnnaM
    AnnaM Member Posts: 1,387
    edited March 2009

    It sounds like you are really scared. I hope you see a doctor who instills confidence and answers your questions. In the meantime, I am praying for you, dear Deb.

  • Nancy-SanDiego
    Nancy-SanDiego Member Posts: 127
    edited March 2009

    Dear Sisters, I was just catching up on gorgeous babies (ML and A); sad news of some losses; and scary medical stuff.  My prayers are with you ML and Deb.  Job market and financial woes are an added concern.  My broken heart continues to sap my energy, but the weather is warm here, the finches are feeding, and my garden is growing.  Warm water exercise 3X/week helps as does meditation and lovely naps.  I have also found my creative side with quilting, cropping, and furnishing a marvelous dollhouse.

    I think of you so often and wish we could be together.

    Much love and hope for all,

    Nancy

  • AnnaM
    AnnaM Member Posts: 1,387
    edited March 2009

    So nice to hear from you, Nancy. I'm glad you are now able to do the water aerobics again; I know you were really disappointed when your foot kept you from that. Is your foot now fully healed?

    What kind of quilting are you doing? I am a quilter. I just finished designing our guild's raffle quilt for 2010 and am in the process of getting fabric packets out with my committee so our guild members can make the blocks. I fondly remember making a dollhouse with my brother way back. I still have a little Shaker room box on a fireplace mantle. What is cropping?

    Sending prayers to my sisters,

    Anna

  • Mary-Lou
    Mary-Lou Member Posts: 2,230
    edited March 2009

    Good morning sisters. Wanted to let you all know that Michael is okay and there was no sign of cancer. God is so good.

    Deb I will be thinking of you and you are in our prayers.

    Nancy it is so good to hear from you. Please keep intouch.

  • AnnaM
    AnnaM Member Posts: 1,387
    edited March 2009

    I'm so happy to hear your news, Mary Lou. I hope Deb gets some good news like that.

  • AnnaM
    AnnaM Member Posts: 1,387
    edited March 2009
  • Mary-Lou
    Mary-Lou Member Posts: 2,230
    edited March 2009

    OH Anna, that is the best picture yet !!!!!! I wish I could meet him in person. And just hug him up.

    Deb, hope you get some news soon. Michael is still in the hospital. Hope he will get home soon.

  • Mary-Lou
    Mary-Lou Member Posts: 2,230
    edited March 2009
  • Odalys
    Odalys Member Posts: 2,103
    edited March 2009

    Deb - WTH?  Please keep us posted.  I pray it's a false alarm.

    Nancy - Nice to see you.  Glad you are doing well.  Thanks for checking in. 

    Ok, I was wondering if you would like to get together in Pinkstock this year?  I attended last year and it was an awesome experience.  DH and Steve also went and they loved it.  It would be a great opportunity for us to see each other, celebrate our sisterhood, and meet other ladies on this board.  The bond is so much tighter meeting a sister in person.  It's almost like being with a family member you haven't seen in a long time.  Amazing!   How about it?   

  • Mary-Lou
    Mary-Lou Member Posts: 2,230
    edited March 2009
    I forgot the date....
  • AnnaM
    AnnaM Member Posts: 1,387
    edited March 2009

    I would absolutely LOVE to meet in Pinkstock, but we will be in France (with little grandson) this summer. I know Pnkstk is in August and we won't be back till September, so it's out for me.

    Deb, any news?

  • Odalys
    Odalys Member Posts: 2,103
    edited March 2009

    ML - I meant to tell you earlier, glad to hear Michael test results ruled out cancer.  I bet you are really relieved.  Amazing how waiting for a test result can turn out world upside down for a few days.  hugs

    Anna - I understandbut sure wish you were going though.  I bet you can't wait to see the little guy.

    Okay here is the information MB posted on the Pinkstock thread about this year's event.

    Mar 26, 2009 10:08 am purplemb wrote:

    OK here is the stuff... more or less Friday July 31, 2009 - Sunday August 2, 2009
    Please print and mail ...information form....

    PINKSTOCK will be located in the Town of Ischua, N.Y.
    At Mary Beth's house on Steward Rd
    email me at pinkstock07@yahoo.com

    This will be a weekend of just plain fun...,You can take a trip to the Casino in Salamanca, or for those that need to Saturday relaxing, crocheting and visiting. Sunday well some must leave so this will be a day of goodbyes.. we do have an auction and you can bring stuff if you want... a basket exchange too- just make sure they are packable, or I'll mail them home for the flyers.... In 07 most brought little goodie bags from their area to share.. anyway..happy planning

    Bring your tents, campers, chairs, and your significant other if you want...I have a hot tub, and may set up the sprinkler in case it gets hot so swim suits should be packed oh yeah and a bouncy house for the little ones

    I have 5 acres and a large barn just in case..I have lined up few campers to share for those that need, and can get tents for the braver of souls, we have a few air mattresses...a porta potty, with sink will be on site to alleviate the line at my house, I do have showers and inside plumbing....

    The menu is well, camping fair BBQ chicken, burgers, hot dogs, Salads: taco, potato, macaroni, fresh fruit, maybe some meatballs and rigatoni ,.. pancakes, eggs, and what ever anyone else can think of all ideas greatly appreciated and needed

    Ok now for the registration stuff.
    I need to know how many are coming..
    #_________ adults
    #________ children ____ages
    Arrival Date.__________________
    Departure Date_______________
    Special needs________________________
    Do you need a tent, or a camper space or do you want to try borrow one?_________________________
    Are you staying at a hotel?________ , if so which one so I can give directions

    Please if you can, any help with financing it would be appreciated, last year most sent $75 per attendee, this helps with the food and supplies .. thank you what ever is left over we will donate

    The evenings can be cool and we have a nice breeze, .mosquito's so bring your favorite stuff..some time we have them sometimes we don't .I will email you back my addy and phone #...
    general directions

    WARNINGS...don't SPEED thru Friendship...lol...the State police will get you everytime...lol...

    AND DO NOT USE GPS OR GOOGLE TO FIND MY HOUSE...use the below directions... Another NOTE.. there are MANY dead spots with No Cell signal, so make sure your directions don't fly out the window...

    from the north(Buffalo)....190 to route 400 south, which ends and then turns into Route 16 south, which takes you into HINSDALE...go under the expressway(route 86) and take the first Right onto Gile Hollow...Turn left onto Maple Hill Rd...(up a hill) then look for the signs...

    (Binghamton) east ...Route 86 to the Hinsdale Exit...left onto Route 16...first right onto Gile Hollow follow the pink ribbons

    (Erie, Pa.)west...Route 86 to Allegany Exit...follow the signs to the Allegany Limestone School (and the pink ribbons)turn onto the the Five Mile Road...do not turn off.(+\-13 miles) to the top of the hill...(mountain)...turn left onto Steward Rd...second house on left....

    South (Pa)....inside joke...(you can't get here from there)...anyway somehow get to Route 86...then follow either east or west directions....why is there no easy way thru Pa...?

    hugs if you need more info PM and I'll give you my phone#

  • AnnaM
    AnnaM Member Posts: 1,387
    edited March 2009

    Deb, any news?

  • AnnaM
    AnnaM Member Posts: 1,387
    edited March 2009

    I feel like I've been left hanging....

    Sure hope no news is not a bad sign.

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