Housework support group!!???!!

Hi, honey bunnies!  I tried posting a message here last night from my cell phone, and after I got all done, the stupid phone said that the network connection had failed!!   GRRR!

Thanks, all of you, for your kind words about the radio essay.  Coonie, anytime you want a bedtime story, you just call me up, girlfriend!  I have lots of experience doing dramatic readings of Dr. Seuss.  You all can also find your way to the link anytime by clicking on my screenname to get to my profile, which will have a link to my blog.  The current post is about the essay, called "Telling."  I've had the most lovely messages on here & Facebook & to the blog itself about it, from total strangers even.  It's been a real gift to hear from everyone & I'm going to have to think about doing some more things like that.  

Lucy, I agree with everything Sharon said & I'm glad your arm feels better.  If it worsens, find yourself a good LE therapist.  You don't want to let it go.  LE can develop in a heart beat and then it's really hard to get rid of.

Arnie!  Jayne!  There's light at the end of the radiation tunnel and it's not you two glowing in the dark, I promise!  Well, your boobs might glow in the dark a little...

Barbe, I'm really glad you're on this earth.  Happy One Year and many more.

Faith, have a wonderful birthday tomorrow!  I'll be working but thinking of you.

Jane, Vivvy, Elaine, Kathleen, Nancy, Mary (we miss you!) & Everyone, many hugs.

I saw my pcp yesterday about this @#$%&* coughing & shortness of breath.  He sent me for an Xray & some blood work.  The Xray came back (I know!  Fast!!  Hey, I know all the good places to get stuff done around here!  LOL) negative, with no indications of anything acute, but they said if I keep having symptoms, to get a CT scan.  We'll see.  I start prednisone today for a few weeks.  It's really getting to me.  The fatigue is so much better & my shoulder/chest/armpit is better, so I was slowly catching up on my life.  Now this.  Honestly, the fun never ends.

Fiona's former mom is coming for a visit today.  She is in the midst of chemo right now for the Beast.  Fiona is sitting in my lap purring & looking forward to her visit.

Oh, Barbe.....hugs, honey!  Until I adopted Fiona, I missed my Chloe every single day & every single time I sat at my computer & she wasn't there.

Kathi - Fiona is such a beautiful cat and looks so loving.  Also, I think you have had enough health-wise - it is definitely your time to feel well!

Barbe - I'm with Kathi in being glad you are on this earth.  And again, lots of hugs on the loss of your babies.  It is so sad to lose them - I know you see them everywhere.

(((Barbe)))  I'm so sorry! I didn't realize you had lost your furbaby

I'm very sorry!!! Sending you hugs and prayers!!

Dear Mom,

I am not motivated to do housework on a good day.  I was hoping for a miracle this way with diagnosis and treatment, but unfortunately this did not happen. LOL.  Reminder that it is time to drag out the vacuum cleaner, but in a couple of hours when neighbors wake up.

For me, inviting guests is what works, and gets me major motivated to cover the basics.  Main squeeze is also a neatnik, so I keep things neater in general than I would otherwise.  So another benefit in addition to the obvious one

What about asking for friends to chip in for a cleaning service for Christmas or whatever holiday you celebrate at this time of year?  That way, you wouldn't have to do the heavy work yourself and everything would be just spiffy for guests to drop over.

Then you could invest the cleaning energy in something a lot better for the soul.

JANET BABY!!!! How are you!!!??!?!???

Hugs Cheryl, I hope you are doing ok.

Hey Bunnies!!! Shinygirl---will sure be thinking of you and DS on Thursday!!! Sure wish we could take a peak. I bet it goes WONDERMOUS!!! Enjoy your time with him tomorrow!! Hope you sleeping by now

I guess MaryRose is still on her cruise?? Hope she had a great time!

It's good to see you Cheryl!! So glad you're doing well, and movin on......keep in touch though, ok?

OK bunnies........now, I have a medical question. I'm sure you all probably know this, but my doctor does this every visit and I've never ask him why. He puts one hand flat on my stomach, and taps that hand with his other hand....making a "thumping" noise. Why is that? What is he checking for? Now, if he was thumping on my head and heard a hollow noise, I could understand, but I don't understand the stomach thumping?? Anyone??

((((Arnie and Jayne))))) Thinking 'bout ya'll!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's time to start celebrating!! So glad you both are don, or about done with your treatment!! Yaahooooooooo.....

Hope our birthday girl (Faithie) has had a wondermously fantastic day!!! She soooo deserves it!

And to my sweet Canadian friend....wuvving you and sending you sweet wittle hugs

To all my dustbunny friends,

Good morning...you all will be waking up soon and hope you have a great day.  Me, I am off to bed.

See you all in 9 hours.

I'M DONE!!!!  YEAH!!!   Can't do the happy dance...not enough energy...lol  I'm burnt, tired and ready to take a Vicadin ES and go to bed. 

Quick story:  I shed tears on the radiation table today...not for what you would think.  During my 33 radiations I got to know a sweet little Arabic man.  We counted down our radiations together.  He finished a week and a half ago and I gave him a card and hugged him and told him I'd be praying for him.  Well, today he made a special trip in and brought me flowers and a card to congratulate me for being done.  We hugged and it was just soooooooooo very special....

Jayne...how many more?  Cheering you on sweetie...

Sharon ((((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))))))))  and thank you...

Well give me a few days to heal and I'll be back on here with ya all...sending love and good vibes to all you beautiful dustbunnies!

xoxoxo   janet

Yay yay yay Arnie.  What a special fellow you met.  I'm sure you are physically hurting and emotionally drained but gosh..........it must feel good to be done!!   I sure remember it.  I finished just before Christmas 3 years ago.

Gentle hugs, enjoy your sweet sleep.

Jayne, when are you finished?  It's gotta be soon.  I hope you are holding up ok, hugs.

Happy dancing - well not exactly dancing, but smiling and very glad you are done.   Rest, relax, heal quickly.   Hugs and prayers for all,   Nancy

Why can't someone invent a self-cleaning house? Something from the Jetson's maybe?  I'd even buy a Rosie....my husband couldn't possibly complain about a robot, could he?