May 2010 Chemo

njbhwgirl:  COOL!  Thanks!  SOUTHEAST (Georgia) plays Pennsylvania tonight at 8:00.  Due to us going into 9 innings (as opposed to the normal 6 innings for Little League) -- we used up 3 of our best pitchers - soooo tonight is going to be chancey!  But it will still be fun!  Thanks again!  GO GEORGIA -- JACOB GILES!    {I lost sleep last night because my brain wouldn't shut down -- LOL!!} 

 Kim,

I watched part of the game last night.  Man, those are some talented kids!   Just amazing to think they have that much drive and love for the game at this tender age.  Sorry they lost.

Jen

NJB, now that you mention it I think yesterday was a year from my last chemo!

Kim - I'm sorry Jacob's team didn't win but what a great experience for these young boys.

Hugs to All,

Theresa

The start of the new school year has been very hectic, bu it made mr realize how much better I feel this year. It is so grat to have last year behind me! I know you all feel the same. Kim loved watching some of the games. You must be so proud of Jacob. What memories!

So happy the hurricane Is over for my Jersey family and friends. Category 1 is no big deal inFlorida, but very scarey for people up north.

Hav a great week!

Strong Ladies Singing our Survival Song!  I love that!  OK so last week I went back to work with meetings 3 full days, with a dinner meeting/ party , an evening training class.  I was so tired .. but I realized that it was nothing. Just plan old tired!  going to bed late getting up early, by Friday I was ready to go again.. I had another Epiphany that  day...doing all that didn't take a few days to recover. None of that dog tired stuff that had a happened before .. feels so good!

 One thing that annoyed me was during some of the training when I had to show how some of the new equipment worked, some of the people who knew what had happened last year, would jump up and try to help me move things around.  I was feeling like an old lady til I finally said, no problem I can do it, I know they were just trying to help but they would not have done that for any one else.  so I pulled them aside after the first day and told them where I appreciate the help, that its time for me to do things for myself.  But come on, I can open an umbrella by my self..lol... Now you have to remember that most of our employees are under 30 so I feel like there mom to begin with even before the BC.  they were making me feel like grandma! lol

But dang it feels good to be back!

Kim  I am feeling the Armidex in my bones too. but the more I move the less I feel it. I don't know if its getting better or I'm able to ignore it more!   Just got my new glasses ... Had to get the progressive lenses .. My eyesight has gotten better for distance, but it really tanked for closeup. Not your grandmas- bi-focal lol!  they are gonna take some time getting used to.

OK darn it now I have the Gloria Gannor song I will survive in my brain..(showing my age)

First I was afraid I was  petrified..didn't know how I was gonna live..took all my strength not to fall apart....but I grew strong ...but now I"m back!  I know I'll stay alive... I've got all my life to live..I've got all my love to give..and I will survive!  

Have a Great Week Strong Ladies !

Greetings,

It has been a long time since I have been on the boards. The last time I posted was in Oct.  I finished radiation in November.  I have kept busy with classes at Life with Cancer.  I follow some of you on FB.  I don't post much but I use it to keep up others and with bull riding.  I was shocked to hear about Jennifer.  She was so young.  I had never met her yet I still felt a loss.

Every where I go I tell my story about my bull rider and how he helped me get through breast cancer One Jump At A Time.  In April we went to an event in Tampa where I met up with some of my friends from FB and Twitter.  I got to meet JB's dad.  I told him how much his son meant to me.  Later he asked if I had a sharpie and a friend handed him one. Tim handed me his hat and the pen and asked if I would autograph his hat.  He said the fans were important and he always wanted to remember me.  In June there was an event 8 hours away and my husband didn't want to go so I decided to go all by myself, something I never would have done before.  I drove myself and stayed in a hotel by myself and met up with friends from FB and Twitter that I had never met before.  Best of all I got to see JB ride and win the event and I got to spend time with his Mom.

 Everywhere I go I tell the story of JB and how One Jump At A Time got me through breast cancer.  I talk about him at support group.  My story got back to the PBR (Professional Bull Riders)  They are going to do a big campaign for breast cancer month and they are going to use my story.  They are going to do a press release on the story and introduce me on the dirt with the riders when they kick off their breast cancer program on Oct 1.  They are going to do a line of merchandise with One Jump At A Time.  This has not been released yet and I would appreciate it if you would keep it here on the boards and not let it get out on FB yet.  I don't want anything on FB until the PBR makes the announcement.  Most of my friends on FB are with the PBR.  Everyone has been after me to write up my story and now the PBR is doing it for me and using it to launch a program to support breast cancer.  I am just over whelmed and I wanted to share it with all of you.  I don't know any of the details yet, but I don't think anything is going to happen until Oct 1.  The event will be televised, but they usually don't show the opening ceremony on the TV.  Last year they talked about the breast cancer program through out the event.  This year I am going to be there in person.  So far I have only told my family and a very few trusted friends.  As soon as I learn more details, I will keep you posted.  I hope everyone is doing well and moving forward One Jump At A Time.

Linda

Linda that is incredible, I know you must be thrilled! Your journey has definitely taken you to a good place. I know you will do a great job speaking for all BC women. I will look for the merchandise on the website.

Have fun!

Judy

Received a thank you note and eulogy from Jenn's mom --Janice Drury.  She says Jenn's theater group read them.  It was six pages of beauty that was Jenn.  Being a mom to a 31 year old son, I can't imagine the sadness that Janice is still feeling.  Hope you all are doing well!  I am planning to ride in a motorcycle ride with hubby tomorrow that raises money for the 2-day Atlanta Breast Cancer walk.  It is a different walk than the Susan B. Komen -- the funds for this walk stay in the Atlanta area and they walk 10 miles on a Saturday and 10 miles on a Sunday.  I had thought I would sign up and walk it but allergies and arimidex don't seem to let me build up enough strength to get there yet.  Happy weekend to you all!  It is starting to feel like Fall around here in Georgia!  Georgia a very pleasant place to be in the Fall! 

Linda - That is wonderful news and a great story.  I am glad it is going to get told.  When I was first diagnosed a friend of mine gave me a couple of books that told different women's BC stories and how they survived.  They were very helpful to me so I am sure your story will do the same for other women.

 Well - I got  my tatoo's today!!!  My Plastic Surgeon (who is awesome) did them in his office this morning.   I think I surprised myself on how much it made me feel complete to have the tats done.  My breasts look great and I can officially close that chapter of my life. 

I am off to Japan in a few weeks with work for 1 week, which is very liberating.  I had just gotten my passport to go there when I found out I had cancer almost 2 years ago.  It will be great to get over there and be able to work and be a real part of my work team.

Have a great day.

The PBR released the article today.  Here is the link

http://www.pbr.com/release/?id=7783

They didn't even tell me it was coming out.  I just logged on and saw it.

Linda

Hi everyone, I agree keep posting and letting us know how you doing. I'm still coughing from the radiation, getting another ct scan. They also took me off of one of my blood pressure pills. They said it too could cause chronic cough. Who knows? Otherwise, life is great! I'm going to be a nana of three in April. My son and his wife are expecting another child. Being a mom of two sons and two grandsons, should I secretly hope for a girl? Judy

Hi guys!!  I'm around, just haven't been posting much.  I guess I just associate this group with Jenn and it makes me incredibly sad. 

We're doing good.  My oldest started college, my middle is doing well in school, and playing tackle football again, and my youngest started kindergarten and LOVES it!! 

I'm doing the lowcountry Komen run on Oct 15... formed my team, we're called "The Uni-boobies."     

I think of you all often!! 

GO Leanna on the Komen walk!  Summer, go see your doctor about perhaps an anti-anxiety / depression medication.  Hormonal fluctuation causes mood swings -- crying jags and overly sensitivity to things.  I was already in menopause but about 2 years prior I would get teary-eyed about things at times -- for no reason -- and just couldn't help myself.  It might help to be on medication for a little bit.  I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom.  That by itself would bring on some level of emotional swings not counting dealing with your own health issues.  Check it out with a doctor and possibly a counselor if you feel comfortable for a bit -- just to kind of process things.  I have been to counselors at different times and it helps to have that objective opinion that your thoughts /feelings / emotional ups/downs is reasonable and they seem to know how to put it in simple words unlike my normal way of explaining things.    HUGS to you all!