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  • Dianarose
    Dianarose Member Posts: 2,407
    edited August 2012

    I did not know Marie, but it saddens me to see any BC sister pass. Prayers to her family.

    I haven't been here for a bit, but welcome to the newbie's and sorry to meet you here.  I have only been here for a short time and there are so many new comers. Saddens me.

    I have a new granddaughter, Lydia Grace. She was born last Saturday. Of course she is very beautiful with a headful of jet black hair like her mama.

    I am at the halfway point with my chemo as of todayCool, but I was distressed this morning when I realized I calculated wrong. I thought I was going to be done 10/17 and it is actually 11/5. What a bummer Cry. Ok, enough crying over that one.  I feel ok now that the ear and sinus infections have cleared up. Did have major issues with the anti-biotic. I told BF I need some Desitin now for my poor butt.

    Hope everyone is having a great day.

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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited August 2012

    Thanks, Eph.  I tried to sign up to that care page but got the message that I needed to be invited by that member.  Too late for that.  I don't know what I would do without you and all the social media you are a member of.

    Ya know, I never did ask if Reesie even liked the peanut butter cups.  (But who doesn't, right?)  I don't even call them "Reesie's" (I say Reese's, as in pieces,) but have heard it said the other way also.  Now I wonder where she got that name from???

    p.s.  I found a dragonboat emblem and it is now up top next to Lisa's (PauldingMom's) flowers.

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  • Eph3_12
    Eph3_12 Member Posts: 4,781
    edited August 2012

    Yeah, I think that she "approved my message" & that's how I got on there 7 or 8 months ago. 

    I don't know about the nickname but I know several Maries that go by "Ree" so I'm wondering if it's that or the ultimately delicious, lipsmacking, tongue clicking, goodness of ET's favorite snack while phoning home!

    Life--how random once again.

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  • marlegal
    marlegal Member Posts: 2,264
    edited August 2012

    I am numb about Reesie :( Joni, correct about the nickname ... too many Marie's on the Boards and she wanted something unique, so went back to an old childhood nickname. She and I lived fairly close. Made several dates, but one of us always had to cancel and we never did meet in person. FB and email kept us up-to-date. She did have WBR by the way ... was having an MRI in 3 weeks to make sure it worked. Her daughter made funny notes on her hospital whiteboard every day and posted to FB for all to see. Megan was always stealing Marie's phone and pretending to be her mom on FB - the posts were obviously not Marie's if you knew here, and Megan did it just to get her riled up, but in a good, funny way. When I signed on today, I was a few pages back, so initially I just went to "last". When I saw people saying things about Marie, I hoped against hope that it was someone else. I have a hollow stomach right now, but have to agree that given what may have lied ahead if the WBR didn't work, a heart attack beats some other things.

    Eli, I'm just glad you found that old picture of us playing double-dutch to use as a page topper ... it lightened my spirits a little bit :)

    Love and hugs.

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  • Dakota212
    Dakota212 Member Posts: 1,153
    edited August 2012

    Elimar-

    Thanks so much for the info. I called the mo today and spoke with the nurse. She is going to ask him if the test 1. Will be preformed and 2. At what time. Thanks for all ur help.

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited August 2012

    So sorry to hear about Marie. I never got to know her but I can see from your postings that she was a very special lady and loved. I pray for her family and all of her friends as well. Blessings!

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  • dgcote
    dgcote Member Posts: 28
    edited August 2012

    That was great, tracktor promanade.

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  • dgcote
    dgcote Member Posts: 28
    edited August 2012

    That was great, tracktor promanade.

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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited August 2012

    marlegal,  I think you are right that reesie did complete the WBR.  I was not sure.

    dgcote,  You must be commenting about the video a few pages back.  Pretty crazy!  (Although I know there is a least *one* person here who would have liked to have seen chimpanzees drviing those tractors.)   Oh, and welcome to this thread.  How is your hair doing so far?

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  • LovesChristmas-Barb
    LovesChristmas-Barb Member Posts: 706
    edited August 2012

    I am so sad to read about reesie. May she rest in peace and may our dear Lord comfort her family and friends...

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  • Eph3_12
    Eph3_12 Member Posts: 4,781
    edited August 2012

    Marlegal, I always knew when Megan had the phone for the FB status'.  My DD & I went to dinner tonight & she knew last night that I was upset about news about a BCO gal, so she asked me about Reesie & I told her about the hospital room whiteboard messages, etc.  but mostly about the dragon boats & the dragon boat team taking on husband/daughter as dead weight since Reesie couldn't row & they WON!  That speaks volumes on the spirit of our dear sister and yes, may she rest in peace, no more pain, no more sorrow.  

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  • KittyGirl2011
    KittyGirl2011 Member Posts: 537
    edited August 2012
    Here is our new grandson, Carlyle Michael Bernard. Born 7/30/12. He is number 4 grandchild and we are very excited to welcome him home.  He's already showing his personality and looks alot like his Dad did when he was born.  Grandparenting is so much fun!  Kitty 
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  • juneaubugg
    juneaubugg Member Posts: 951
    edited August 2012

    Sorry all for the loss ... I realized this board "fell off" my favorites; so it's been a long time.



    I had my UMX w/TE. FULLY EXPANDED. crappy Oncotype of 22 left me in limbo emotionally. Started chemo (A/C) last Friday. 4x3 so I'm 1/4 of the way there.



    Then 6 weeks to exchange, some hair extensions and I'm sorta looking like a more haggard version of me by my 45th birthday in FEBRURAY (I hope and pray). This disease sucks!!! I am grateful to be a survivor today. Today I will try to keep a better perspective. Although we never met RIP Marie...

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  • barsco1963
    barsco1963 Member Posts: 2,119
    edited August 2012

    dgcote - welcome to the zany world of the middies, although a bit morose right now due to the loss of a wonderful sister. You will find that we are funloving, caring and very supportive.

    Welcome back juneaubug - glad you found us again!

    Kitty - beautiful picture of your new grandson - what a head of hair! Thanks for sharing!

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  • barbe1958
    barbe1958 Member Posts: 19,757
    edited August 2012

    Reese's posting of the dragon boat story had given me goosebumps and now her death does, too. How strange to be "involved" in the life of a person we have never met! It does not lessen the pain at death....

    Kitty, thank you for posting a picture of birth. The circle of life grinds on. 

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  • justmejanis
    justmejanis Member Posts: 1,847
    edited August 2012

    When I came on board Marie greeted and cheered me on.  She left such an imprint on so many.  I will never forget her.

    Kitty, your grandson is perfect!  What a beautiful baby.  Much love to you and yours.....:)

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  • Sherryc
    Sherryc Member Posts: 5,938
    edited August 2012

    Diana rose and Kitty congrats on the new grandbabies.

    My heart is heavy over Marie's passing.  I never heard her complain here on the boards, I wish that I could have as much grace as she did.  All the words you have spoken about her are so beautiful.

    Eli what is WBR?

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  • juneaubugg
    juneaubugg Member Posts: 951
    edited August 2012

    Sherryc: I have Crohns disease and have been getting colonoscopies for many years. The prep is worse then the procedure. It's no big deal; just uncomfortable. After BC now I can tell you it ain't shit! (pun totally intended. You take a nap and wake up filled with air and starving. :-)



    Jealous on the exchange. I have a long way to go to wait for mine post chemo and it really is causing pain lately due to cording and other crappy reasons. No pain, no big boobs though right?! Im upgrading at the end of this nightmare. From a B to a C. I'll be 45, no kids, married and perky. Now about that hair problem.... ;-)

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  • Sherryc
    Sherryc Member Posts: 5,938
    edited August 2012

    Juneaubugg-My DH also has to have colonoscopies every 5 years.  Family history colon cancer and he always has polps.  So I have seen what he has to do for prep and not looking forward to that part.  The worst part about this is I am not scheduled until 3pm so I will be starving when I can finally eat. I am also upgrading the boobs.  I was a AA before and now I am between a full C.  Will be intersting to see what I am after the exchange.  I know things will be different than the TE's.  I love not having to wear a bra. I did have nipple sparing so I do have to use silicone nipple shields otherwise the headlights show.

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  • juneaubugg
    juneaubugg Member Posts: 951
    edited August 2012

    Me too on the nipple sparing, only I kept my left breast which will be augmented so for the first time ever I do need to wear a bra always! Driving me nutty. My headlights aren't cooperating either so I suppose I'll be wearing nippets forever perhaps. A small price to pay to see what resembles my original breast. I should grab some company stock though. ;-)



    Ps. Your husband is lucky- I go every year. :-| all I can say us sleep as late as possible, get there early and maybe they'll get you in earlier. Good luck! 😣

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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited August 2012

    Barbe, I guess someone had to go all "Lion King" and mention The Circle Of Life.  Just messing with you, because I was about to say it myself.  In the space of one page here, we have two births and one death.  Happy/Sad and ultimately natural.  Many people like to throw out the expression "B/C is like riding a roller coaster" but, in fact, that describes LIFE pretty well too, doesn't it?

    KittlyGirl and Dianarose, Congrats on the latest additions to the family.   I don't know if we can use that expression "bald as a baby" anymore.  These newborns sure have some luxurious locks!  And D, now that you are halfway thru' chemo just put it in neutral and coast to the finish.

    juneaubugg, Glad to have you back. Sorry the OncoDx didn't come back lower that you could feel comfortable foregoing the chemo.

    Sherryc, Whole Brain Radiation.  Sometimes I use the initials for whole breast radiation, but I try not to because it gets confusing.

    Another one who has not checked in in a long time is Valjean.  I wonder if she if lurking out there.

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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited August 2012

    juneau, You forgot to mention to Sherry that when you wake up, your butt does not even hurt!  Incredible!

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  • barbe1958
    barbe1958 Member Posts: 19,757
    edited August 2012

    I didn't catch the segue into colonoscopies from birth and death!!

    e - the cirlce of life phrase wasn't coined by Disney, you know! hehehehhehe 

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  • Eph3_12
    Eph3_12 Member Posts: 4,781
    edited August 2012

    Juneau- "It ain't shit!" HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA, spurted coke out my nose!

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  • Sherryc
    Sherryc Member Posts: 5,938
    edited August 2012

    Elli thanks on the WBR I had a feeling that is what it was because of talking about the brain mets.

    We are all over the place.  birth, life, death and colonoscopies.  gee we cover it all around here.

    Barb thanks for letting me know my butt won't hurt, haha

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  • barbe1958
    barbe1958 Member Posts: 19,757
    edited August 2012

    Where did I say your butt won't hurt? Is there another conversation going on here that I'm not aware of??? But, having said that, your butt WON'T hurt!! You'll have no idea anything was done to you or someone was where no man (or woman!) should ever have to go!

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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited August 2012

    I brought up the butt not hurting.  To me, that was the big surprise.  Who would have guessed?  Most excellent alien probe team.

    Barbe!  Surely you jest.  Next you'll be telling me that Journey didn't come up with the metaphysical concept of "Wheel In The Sky Keeps On Turnin'."

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  • Eph3_12
    Eph3_12 Member Posts: 4,781
    edited August 2012

    PAGE 700!  PARTY TIME!!!!!!!  WE NEED ONE!  COME ON YOU PICTURE POST-ERS! DO ME UP!!

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  • Sherryc
    Sherryc Member Posts: 5,938
    edited August 2012

    Barb sorry that was Eli. hehe

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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited August 2012

    Not feeling much of the party spirit, but...700 pages already?  Thank God they are not ALL about cancer.  That would just be to much.  I'm so glad we mix in some of the happier parts of our lives.  I wonder if this thread will get to 1,000 pages by the time I am five years out?

                                                                

    That reminds me.  In nine short days, this thread will turn three years old.  So enjoy the final days of our thread's "terrible twos" over the next week and I will try to work up to a big celebration when we turn three! 

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