In shock

Oh Carlads! (Thanks Bevlee)

I didn't know her for long but I do remember now and can see why everyone is so shocked. There was no inkling from her last posts on here ..... So sudden, and so so sad.

My thoughts are for all her friends and family. xxx

Thank you Edi for the information. I have not been on here long, but I did remember her. I was sad all day yesterday. This damn disease...the only thing I can say is live each day to its fullest, sounds contrite, but we must try.

Benny, you are not going to get fat. Things do tend to shift to the middle....at least for me that occurred.

Went to my PS for my first 50 cc fill. He is taking things slow, because he wants to make sure that the left side that had rads last year, continues to be cooperative. I go back to the MO on 11/20 to find out the results on my oncotype.

Coffee is so delicious this morning; and 2 dachshunds in my lap.

Lets have a wonderful day, ladies. ((HUGS))

Jenifer

chiming in to add my thanks to you Edi, for letting us know about the message from Carla's daughter. It shows that Carla is still finding ways to care about others, I believe.

caitlin.....wonderful to hear of your clear mammo....your walk sounds lovely, peaceful, healing.

benny.....benny.....benny.....life at the zoo, eh! So glad you went out to the farm. Sure hope today is a mild as they predict! I honestly don't know what to say about your energy issues....., though I doubt many people could keep up with you. Keep asking your docs, maybe another chat with a nutritionist??? How in the world are you going to handle your private zoo when you go back to work????? CALL THE MECHANIC!

momof2....I think it's a good thing for your fills to go slowly, especially since you are still healing, really, from the surgery. I'm enjoying coffee this morning too. It's just as important to smile at the little things, imho!!!!

yep....live life to the fullest is my motto. Appreciate what we have and what we CAN do. I do many things, in "memory of"....things that they could no longer do before they passed, and sometimes, it is in their memory, that I can get myself up a trail, out the door, etc. I am sure that now....many of us will be adding Carla to that list....

edi...dance those red shoes off and volunteer your heart out, in Carla's memory, morwenna...sing out loud and strong, dakota....kick box until you can't lift your leg, then kick again, liefie....enjoy every moment of that wedding, and the happy joining of two families, websister....enjoy those grandchildren, traii.....laugh and play with your little boy, movie.....hike that trail (with me and Ade of course).....the list is endless.....can't mention everyone, but we can all do something each day......for Carla.....and for us!!!!!!!

Hi , I am sure Carla was guiding me when I contacted her daughter. Just expressed our condolences from the sisters and said none of us had realised how ill she was . Didn't expect a reply but it came through quickly. I didn't ask what happened but she told me and said it was ok to let you all know, would not have put anything on here without her permission.
Do you remeber the tumour markers worry Carla had a while ago ? Perhaps that was the start.
Told her to give her Dad, brother and all the family our condolences and she said she would.
Obviously a beautiful spirit like her Mom.

Spent the day in Liverpool with my best friend, just what I needed. Choir tonight and new oven arriving in the morning  Yay.

benny thought of you while watching TV last night. Lady had rescued 60 chickens from a battery farm.They live in her gorgeous bungalow in the country, she carries one around in the crook of her arm as it has had a stroke. They run around and have all got their feathers back and run free in her huge garden.
She went back to the now closed battery farm and was crying in one of the sheds because she couldn't rescue more.

Caitlin, congrats on mamo  such a relief.

Got to drop GD back home in a minute. She has chomped her way through the pantry, she burns it all off running around.

Thinking about every single one of you and sending (((HUGS))) X

Will catch up later.

Golden moments!

Edi, thanks so much for contacting Carla's family on our behalf. She was a strong, dignified person with a beautiful, selfless spirit, so she kept quiet about her condition. It still breaks my heart that she had to go through this.

Nihahi, I had exactly the same thoughts as you. All we can do is to live our lives as best as we can, and to make the most of every day that we are given in honor of those who had passed on.

Lots happening here. Received an e-mail this morning to inform us that DS will be receiving a temporary S.A. passport via Fedex tomorrow. We are so happy for him that this has finally been sorted out. They will also issue a regular passport to him as soon as it is ready. There was even an apology for the hold-up - wow. He's been struggling with a cold this last week, but I think this news will heal him instantly and miraculously - lol.

Then we also changed our flight tickets to fly to S.A. earlier than planned. Using our Airmiles this time, and thought they would not change the tickets, but they did. I am leaving next Wednesday, and DH follows on Friday. My sisters are so excited that we will have more time together. Now I will really have to get my ducks in a row before leaving.

Wishing all of you a good day. I'm burning a candle for Carla today.

Liefie...are you hemming that dress? and sewing ribbons for the bustle ...wish I was closer to help. So happy that things finally got resolved with the passport.

It is finally getting cold tonight. Now, cold in the South is when the overnight low drops below freezing....which for us non metric people that is below 32F..and tonight's low will be in the 20's. When Benny reports the temperature I have to remember that Canada is a forward thinking country and uses Celsius.

Movie...Oskar is a standard dachshund and Heidi is a mini, but they both have their spots in the recliner with me every morning as I drink my coffee. They are truly 2 lap dogs. Oskar favors my DH and Heidi wants me.

Edi... do you watch a program on TV called "Spy". My DH is addicted to the British humor of this show. I am anxiously awaiting the return of Downton Abby.

I have been having bad headaches, an above average BP, and pulse that continues to be 100. I use to had high BP but I went off the meds when I lost weight and lowered my sodium. I took one of my BP pills today, but it does not seem to phase my BP. This has happen several times,but I keep saying that it is anxiety over being at the doctor's office. But I am not at the Dr. office. And this headache is really cramping my day. I have a feeling that it is related to my Arimidex. I just do not want to have to go to another doctor and go through more tests trying to figure this out. I have an appt with the surgeon on Thursday, but he is going to tell me to go to my GP. Then I pretty much know that my MO is going to tell me I need chemo. Too many variables changing, and I know that I am putting the cart before the horse. Sorry needed to vent

I will try to be in a better spirit tomorrow. Good night ladies.

Jenifer

Jenifer, so sorry to hear about your issues, and I soooooo understand your doctor fatique - if I don't see another one for the rest of my life that will be just wonderful. Yes, sewing will be done tomorrow, no more procrastination. It's crunch time. Could really have used your help!

Morwenna, looks like you had a lovely time in Hawaii - you girls all look so happy!

Nihahi, last year I thought I would never again have the strength or the confidence to attempt the long journey to S.A. on my own, and here I'm doing it no problem. Amazing, really. There IS life after bc.

momof2......hope your deep freeze doesn't last....you guys just aren't prepared for cold weather! On the news last night, they said North Carolina had snow...for something like the first time in 100 years (in November). Pour yourself another cup of coffee this morning...you may need it! How's the headaches???? With all you've been through recently, you don't have to be in front of a white coat to have dr. stress....!!! Keep thinking "Oregon.....Oregon.....Oregon"....(((X)))

edi....so exciting about the new oven!!! Is it gas or electric?? I wish I could have gas, (not ME....my oven ), but in the condo we're stuck with electric. I admire your strength in seeking out some med help. Bet the anti depressants help you big time....they don't change you, they just give you a chance to be "you" through the dark clouds of life. How is hubby's back?????????

liefie...I'm sure you're going to be uber busy getting ready for your trip, and will be uber uber busy enjoying life and family while you're there. Just want to say have a wonderful, wonderful time.....take a break from the whole bc thing.....enjoy!!!!!!!

Hi ladies,

I am glad that we are feeling better on our posts. I have to admit, Monday's news just put me in a tail spin. I had to give in and go to my GP this morning. She put me on a new BP med and Clonazapam x3 daily to see if my anxiety can calm down. I sure hope it helps, because I been through so many things and just now they are hitting me like a tsunami.

Nihahi..you are so intuitive. I just love how you read my mind and we have never met. The cold snap was just a normal evening, except my husband got up and put an extra blanket over me last night. This morning I asked him if he was cold and he said no, but that I was talking in my sleep saying I was cold. He is so sweet

Liefie...I am so very happy that you are going to get to be with your sisters and Mom. In my family I am the youngest with 2 brothers 16 and 12 years older. They both live in Georgia, but it might as well be Australia, because it has been over 15 years since I have seen one of them. Please take lots of pictures. I especially want to see your dress. I have ordered 3 dresses on line and none have fit. I really dread having to drive to Atlanta to go dress shopping. I want you to have a fabulous time

So I am hoping to get some relief with these new meds. Hate to have to give in and take more pills but I was a mess.

Benny...how is Charlotte? and when are you going to call the mechanic..LOL

So everyone have a good day. Make it count!

Love,

Jenifer

Thought you might all like to see this wonderful picture of Carla ( on the right for those of you new sisters } and her friend. What a smile.

thanks do much Edi for sharing the picture of Carla. Been a busy week but soccer is winding down. Hockey never ends so goid to hear from all of you !!! Muah