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Oh my, Lisa!  Bipolar?  I wouldn't touch that one with a ten foot pole!  I worked for a psychiatrist for nearly six years and his sickest patients were those with bipolar.  I can't tell you how many of them had marriages disintegrate during the time I was there.  The spouses just couldn't handle it.  I know I couldn't live with someone that unpredictable.  It's a horrible disease!  You don't need that stress in your life.  ((((((Lisa))))))

Hugs,

Karen

I have a smilar feeling...we're already at higher risk than the general population, and some of us have significant scars from bc. Would potential suitors consider us looking for a "nurse" because of that?

I guess the answer is that if we meet while we're healthy and active, it's a moot point. Anyone, at any time, can be hit with an illness or accident that leaves them incapacitated, so we just have to remember that. As my now ex husband said, when there was a possibility that my broken foot might leave me disabled, he just didn't feel enough love for me to stay around. Damn, thirteen years of marriage and two kids just didn't mean anything to him.

I know that, even now, I would take my ex in if he ever became so sick that he couldn't keep a roof over his head. It's because despite a divorce, despite years of financial neglect, despite his selfish attitude regarding our children (everything's always on HIS terms), I wouldn't want him dying alone on a street somewhere. It's the right thing to do...and it's part of the commitment I still feel.

Until I pledge myself to another person, he's the only one I've made that vow with.

Wise and perceptive comments and interesting perspectives from all. Judie and Nancy, I like your way of looking at committment.

Love to all oxox

(((Lisa))) - I'm sad that things haven't worked out with Tony. I think that there is mental illness and then there is the basic character of the person affected. Some are objective about their illness and work with their medication and health professionals. Others think that the rest of the world is at fault and they don't really have a problem and I suppose there is a variety of combinations of the two extremes. I hope Tony is able to work things out for a better life for himself.  xx

Ladies and UB , God brought us together because you are all my strength , comfort and light. So many of us are going through rough times. Prayers for you all. And the biggest group hug ever.

 Gods healing , bright , white light to you all.xxxxMel

Peace and love to you all.

I would like to keep in our hearts and thoughts , the people who lost there lives this past week at the hands of others. And healing prayers for there loved ones. Praying for those in Texas and Florida.

Mel,  you are absolutely one of the most kind and calming and peacful woman I have the pleasure of calling "FRIEND AND SISTER. I love reading your posts,  always so wonderful. XOXOXOXOXOXOX

Hey AE if you fiqure out what normal is and how to get it - PLEASE LET ME KNOW. 

I know lots of you have seen this pic on FB already,  but I LOVE IT.  A GOOD SUNDAY WITH FAMILY TODAY.

Oh Cathi, I'm dealing with lumps and masses again. I'm lying low except in a thread that I'm getting myself in trouble with talking about the Susan Komen and the government of Egypt if you can believe it! Like I really care! I'm distracting myself and being cranky and saw that Hallmark commercial where you can record your voice reading a story right in the book so your grandkids can "hear" you read it. That really shook my emotions and I'm getting some for my girls at Christmas in case I'm not around when they need me.

Lisa, Barbe, Cathi and all. sorry to hear all are dealing with difficulties.

I went to my doctor for my annual physical today. My regular doctor that I have gone to for the past 2 or 3 yrs left the practice and I agreed to see her replacement. He does have the prettiest blue eyes next to my hubby. He asked for a little of my history and I told him about the BC 2 yrs ago and no periods since July 2009. He said he would add the hormone blood test to the list for the lab and he asked me when I had my last mammo. I had told him that I had bilat with implants but it didn't sink in so I told him my ps said no mammos with the implants. He then asked if I was following up with the oncologist, I told him that my cancer was stage 0 and I wasn't sent to an oncologist. I did try drinking plenty of water yesterday to prepare for the blood draw but the lab still couldn't find a vein (after sticking me once in each foot and 3 times in my right arm - against my better judgment). they gave me the option of drinking more water today and coming back tomorrow morning to their office or write up orders for me to go to the hospital lab to try and draw the blood. I told the girls there, you had your chance, I will try the hospital tomorrow. I have filled my 32 oz mug up 2 times since 10:00 am with ice and water and will fill it up again at least 2 more times tonight before I go to bed. I have been running to the bathroom at least every 30 minutes today! If anything it will flush out some of the excess weight I can't get rid of!

Meg, I tried posting pictures through photobucket but got a virus on the computer at work and it is now banned, so I can't post any pictures of my quilts .

Sheila

I just read Sue's most recent Facebook post and she said that she had to have an operation to have a rod placed in her leg.  Apparently, she's broken two bones in her leg.  Ouch!!!!

Take care, Sue!  We love you!

Hugs,

Karen

(((((((Barbe))))))), (((((((Cathi))))))), I'm so sorry you have these worries. Stinking, poxy bootface!

(((((((Sue))))))) - so sorry to hear about your broken bones. Am thinking of you and hope you feel better soon.

Sheila - you poor thing having to drink all that water. Hope they found a vein without putting you through too much pain.

Cathi - that photo is SOOO beautiful!!

 Love to everyone,

Jane oxoxo

The hospital was much kinder today, she was able to get blood with one stick although on my forearm and gentle tourniquet. She didn't even look at my feet even though I requested she try there first. She only had 3 vials laid out to collect blood and the doctor's office had 6 for the same blood tests. By the time she got to the last vial, my poor vein was giving out and she said I hope that is enough I don't want to try to find another vein. I think I will go there from now on to get blood draws!

Sheila

Barbe - XOXOXOXOXOXO Did you ever think the day would come when we would be PRAYING TO HEAR THE WORDS "FAT" - LOL

Wow!  I thought I was going to have to go to page two to find our thread!  Where is everyone? 

Cathi, Barbe, any news?  I'm doing the b9 chant for you both!

Sue, hope you're feeling a bit better. 

Hugs to all,

Karen

Oh, Shirlann!!! I'm so glad you finally poked your head in. I've been worried about you. Bypassed is a good word. There comes a time when things that would have drawn immediate attention are no longer a big deal because of age. It takes us down a peg or two. Give those boys some hair dye for Christmas and tell them to humor their mom.

I just finished watching "Mamma Mia" for the first time. Best cheer-up item I've found in a long time. You can't help but feel young and alive with Meryl. Give it a try!

((((((((Shirlann))))))))