**NEW** Starting Chemo March 2009

CCBaby: My prayers and hugs go out to your nephew, you and your family. It is so sad for children to have to go through. Kids are amazingly resilient and always seem to keep their spirits up. A lesson for all of us. I will be thinking of you all. Please keep us posted.

Dayla: Well you are on quite an adventure. Hope the dermatologist gets you some relief. Stay strong and enjot the journey.

BethR: I didn't know you have a port. Take the time for yourself and get it out.

Francine: It is cooler here in Edmonton the last few days but spring is due to return in a few days. Hope NYC warms up soon too.

Hello to everyone else

Love and Hugs

Beth P

Joke of the Day!

The Bridge

A man on his Harley was riding along a California beach when suddenly the sky clouded above his head and, in a booming voice, God said, 'because you have tried to be faithful to me in all ways, I will grant you one wish.'

The biker pulled over and said, 'Build a bridge to  Hawaii  so I can ride over anytime I want.'

God replied, 'Your request is materialistic; think of the enormous challenges for that kind of undertaking; the supports required reaching the bottom of the Pacific and the concrete and steel it would take!  I can do it, but it is hard for me to justify your desire for worldly things.  Take a little more time and think of something that could possibly help man kind.'

The biker thought about it for a long time. Finally, he said, 'God, I
wish that I , and all men,  could understand women; I want to know how she feels inside, what she's thinking when she gives me the silent treatment, why she cries, what she means when she says nothing's wrong, why she snaps and complains when I try to help, and how I can make a woman truly happy.
                                                                  
 God replied: "You want two lanes or four on that bridge?"

Hi Ladies,

The sun is finally out.

Beth...great joke.

Stay strong.

Hugs,

Francine

Julie, what an amazing story!  And I've heard of that happening so many times, with women just going through their lives, doing what they're supposed to do, and then realizing later that things are different than they thought.  My mom has a close friend like that, and like you she ended up in a happy, loving relationship.  I'm so glad for you!

Chris:  Great pictures.  Great pictures.

I missed birthdays!  Happy Belated Birthdays!  I'll read ahead to see if Murphy the cat is okay.  I still have a lot of posts to go.

My sister's wedding was beautiful, pics are on my fb page.

Michelle

Thank you everyone for your prayers for my nephew. His surgery went very well yesterday and the doc removed all of the tumor off of his brain. He has a horseshoe incision on the top of his head and they also put his port in for when he starts his chemo. He is in pain today and should get out of ICU today or tomorrow.

Hi ladies..

BethR.... what type of reconstruction are you to have?

Christy..Your nephew is in all of our prayers.

BethP..love the daily jokes..Keep them coming ..

Michelle..saw the wedding photos ..they look really great. Everyone looks so happy. Thks for asking..Murphy the cat is fine and back to herself.

Ladies . The New York Times had a big arrticle called Second Life..Moving Beyond Cancer. This is a quote by a women who has had stage 4 cancer for 17 years. I thought the quote was something we could all relate too.

One thing I don't ever think to say: When I was told I had a year or two, I didn't want anything one might expect: no blow-out trip to the Galápagos, no perfect meal at Alain Ducasse, no defiant red Maserati. All I wanted was ordinary life back, for ordinary life, it became utterly clear, is more valuable than anything else.

Cool night here in NYC ..Will be warm by the weekend.

Hugs,

Francine 

hi britt; saw u listed in the warrior princesses' just wanted u to know we're neighbors. check ur pm  3jaysmom

Christy...blessings on you and your nephew. Hoping for a full and speedy recovery.

Just checking back in with the good news that my MRI was normal. My cognitive issues are indeed likely caused by the sudden and huge drop in estrogen brought on by the oophorectomy plus aromatase inhibitors. And it will balance out eventually

Thank you all for your thoughts...I had to wait awhile to get my results before I could report back

Nadine

CCBaby: Good news about your nephew. I will continue to keep you all in my prayers.

Nadine: That's great news. You must be so relieved. What kind of cognitive issues are you having? My memory (short-term) is horrendous.

Michelle: Loved the pics. You really sparkle with that beautiful smile of yours. BTW your sister said "Yes" to a beautiful dress.

Francine: Great quote. Thanks for posting it. Have a fabulous trip and I look forward to seeing the pics.

BethR: That's a great idea to see if you can have the port removed at the same time!

Julie: I just read back a few pages to hear your story. That is marvellous. Good luck with your upcoming nuptuals.

Hugs

Beth P

Nadine!  I am so happy for you!  You are a winner, pic is adorable! 

Thanks Francine...always making us smile!!

When do you leave for your trip?  Are you staying there for the week or going on a cruise??

Have a great trip Francine!!

Thanks, everyone! I am definitely enjoying having some hair again Francine, safe and exciting journeys to you, and Nasharayne, good to hear from you!

Enjoy today, everyone

Nadine

Francine...Have a great trip!

Francine!  Have fun!!!