Starting chemo Sept 05

Gosh Tina,

lots of prayers are coming for Naomi!!!

Is a dermatologist 'good enough'? I always thought breast surgeon is better for a breast (even tissue only) biopsy.

Cannot imagine what she is going through, or you Tina!

I hate Cancer!!

Liezel,

I am so very sorry to hear of your loss! It is not easy at all at any time.

I lost a baby girl at 19.5 weeks due to placenta deficiancy (sp?)

Give your body and heart some time to heal, it might make it easier to conceive again.

Susan,

glad kiddo likes her job. Sorry about your situation, DH is on the brink of losing his job, he already went part time and supplemented with overtime hours to make it full time.

I have an onc visit coming up and like clock work everything starts hurting you know how it goes....sleepless too....grrrr.....and I hate Thanksgiving...will forever taste like Taxol!!!

We had last minute plan changes and will go to a friends house. I might try cranberries with orange and brown sugar, read a nice receipe somewhere...need to find it.

Tina,

that's great news!!!!

More prayers are coming Naomi's way!!!

Hi all from rainy, cold Amington in Tamworth (UK) - matches my mood, especially when I read the posts.   Leizel, I am so so sorry for you; from your post you seem to have worked this out in your head and seem to be dealing with your loss, well on the surface you seem to be - remember you can rant and rave however much you like on this board - we hear you.

Tina, I feel things will be OK for Naomi, really I do - can understand your worry for her though.  I can't get my head round all those miles you do on the bike - well done you - how's the weight loss doing?

Susan, I am sorry you are getting dragged down with this dam recession - you are doing very clever stuff, what is this new programming language you are learning?  I tried this once, way above my head!    Glad your daughter is happy and well - I also feel my son and daughter come to visit the washing machine, oh and the fridge!

Calico, I can relate to sleep problems - never seem to have got my sleep pattern back - very frustrating at times - I am one who can't manage so well on little sleep.

The one post that seemed positive was from you Nicole, hopefully things will continue to improve for you and this new drug will kick ass some.   Thinking of you often.  Hi Leanne, how's it going?

Well I am trying to get into the Christmas mood - the thought of writing Christmas cards and wrapping presents (once bought!!) is not filling me with Christmas cheer!  Looking forward to New Year in London with hubby.

Sorry Sandra No positive post yet!!

Nicole, there are no words, not that I can print here anyway - we are here for you.

Hi all,

 Well it's only been a short time on Xeloda but I am sure I am feeling a little better.  I even think the lump in my chest has decreased slightly. Nothing anyone else would notice but I notice it....

 We have had a productive session with a councilor and will be telling the kids about the more serious out look for this round of treatments when my Daughter returns from their School excursion to Canberra. (Capital of Australia) We wanted her to enjoy her trip away before we shared the news.

I have a wonderfully supportive work environment, with my sick leave having been used up long ago the Catholic Education system has decided that I should do what I can and they will pay me on full wages anyway. So even if I only work 1 hour, the full 25 or none at all they are covering my wages till the end of the year. How amazing is that?? 

I had my first day back in 3 weeks today and did paperwork for 3 hrs then came home and rested. It was great. They are also orgaising that through the super fund income protection insurance I can access a further 6 months wages at 75% pay with no obligation to do even 1 hrs work. 

you never know where your blessings are going to come from.

Love to you all

Nicole

Hello all

Thanks firstly to Liezel for making sure I check in via her message on facebook. While I think of you all often I do not spend much time on here as it feels I am juggling the kids, chemo etc non stop!

I am so upset/cranky/devastated about the latest developments in your health Nicole and am desperately hoping the Xeloda does wonders for you. There are a few women who I had previously met on ysc.org who had great results on it and I am praying it is the same for you. I am so pleased to hear your employer is being so fantastic. You hear so many negative stories about employers dealing with ill employees I am rapt they are doing everything they can to help. Please remember if you ever want to call or email me feel free. Even if it is rant and rave, cry or talk about the weather!

Liezel So sorry about the loss of your baby and am glad you are working through it the best you can. Did you say if you were trying again? Sorry for the loss of your friend. Cancer just takes way too many and too much.

Tina any more news on your daughter? Here's to hoping it is just a pesky rash! :-) But seriously, please keep us posted. 

 Susan and Sandra- A massive hello from down under and I hope your Christmas preparations are ticking along nicely!

I will be having my 4th chemo on Friday. I feel dreadful that night and all day Saturday/Sunday and tend to start returning to normal Monday with my best being Wednesday and Thursday. It is totally exhausting not having anyone to help with the kids and I feel as though I have a heap of balls in the air that I am juggling and if I drop just one... But all in all I am feeling okay. I had all my hair cut off today which was weird. It was getting SO long :-(

I will be sure to try and check in more regularly

Love to you all

xxx 

I am up for the September Sister candle vigil - so strong lost time.

I started writing a note several times over the last few weeks but we have been so busy .....

 First off...Naomi's spot is getting smaller but is not gone yet. She sees her doctor soon.

Nicole - my heart goes out to you.....my special riding partner!! (from the mamma jamma - in fact I still have the piece of paper in my holder on my bike....so you really have been helping me up MANY hills). Here is to strengh....

I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

-Philippians 4:13 

Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul.

-3 John 2

And those who know your name put their trust in you,
for you, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek you.

-Psalm 9:10

Leanne

Here is something I would like to share with you:

do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

-Philippians 4:6-7 

I am also up for a candle light vigil.

Love tina

Hey Marg, great to hear from you - hope in amongst your problems (cheating xxxxxx) I hope you are still enjoying (and making money) from your photography?

Peg - hopefully less income will not be too traumatic and you can start to enjoy Peg time - I would like to stop working (although enjoying it at the moment) but I can't see it happening (unless forced).  Wish me luck for tomorrow evening as I am being ovserved teaching, but you know what!!!!  What the heck - does it matter - there are more important issues as we all know that ticking dam boxes!  I will not be doing anything different except for having to full in 'posh' lesson plans - grhhhhh.

 My candles are ready.

Anytime.

We are expecting tons of snow this weekend. The shovels are ready.

My Mom has determined that she can no longer manage hosting Christmas. With my Dad's deteriorating mental health, the full time job and life in general, she realized that she simply couldn't manage. So with less than 10 days notice, I am hosting Christmas. I have bought a tree, starting buying the stocking gifts, but can't come up with the dinner menu. What I know is that, she will never host Christmas again, and I will host for the foreseeable future.

Otherwise, the kid still loves her job! Heck, she has a job. She still visits regularly- in fact, every week she moves in for about 24 hours. She does laundry, enjoys a few meals and tells me all about her life.

Too tired to write more. Be well, my September sisters....

*susan* 

It is snowing (lightly) here in the UK.

My Daughter is leaving UK on Boxing Day to travel to Canada - Whistler and Vancouver and then onto Seattle - anyone in any of these areas?  She will be back home after about 3 weeks to earn some more pennies.

My large white candle is lit and has been burning for a couple of hours now - strong vibes going around the world.

 Meeting up with my two brothers and their families tomorrow - traditional get-together where will pay a visit to our mum and dad's resting place and then meet up for Sunday lunch together in a local pub.

Speak soon. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

I thought about all of you when I woke up this morning, knowing that we unite mentally.

I could not be on the computer though due to family gettogether. I am having a candle lit now in peace and time to reflect and sent prayers to all of you!