Diep 2012

Hello to all my Diep sisters! I logged in to catch up and it's so wonderful to her everyone is doing well. I'm always encouraged by how strong you all are, even when dealing with old or new issues.  I have been feeling almost normal, and there are now days when I don't think about it much. I still haven't gotten my appt with Vinnie and need to get on his schedule eventually. I am working too hard but we're enjoying spring and tball with my now 5 yo. He is a constant source of joy!

The sad news is that I've also been caring for my dear dad who was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer about 6 weeks ago, and his wife who weeks earlier had a mastectomy. On top of that, we lost my uncle to lung cancer last month, and another uncle just got diagnosed with prostate cancer.  So in the past couple of years, our family has had more than our share of cancer. Funny thing is that it's simply part of life now. We just keep taking one step at a time and appreciate what we have in this moment. 

I am always wishing each of you peace and health and happiness on this journey! Enjoy the spring!

A car accident back in April damaged Righty so it was replaced on 6/24.  PS found most of the spots where it was stitched to me were pulled, the TE itself was damaged and would leak if the right pressure was put on it.  All that from a seat belt!  It was a blessing the airbags didn't deploy or both sides would have been seriously torn up.  It is bothersome on the other hand that although the airbag lights came on, none deployed.  

galsal, hope you're hanging in there. So sorry to hear about the accident. 

Thanks for the support ronniekay. I hope you are running circles around those grand kids! :-) 

Dad is a trooper but has had progressive disease.  He wanted to try more chemo this month, so we take it a day at a time. It's hard to believe he feels as well as he does which is a blessing. 

Hope everyone else is doing ok!  I just celebrated my 2 yr anniversary post dx. Hard to believe!

Hugs to all of you!

Rebecca, so sorry to hear that. Dad is palliative too. It's tough. I'll be thinking of you and hope you have a little more good time with your mom. 

Hope you can take care of yourself too. Big hugs to you!

How is it October already?! Beckers, I've been thinking of you. How is your mom?  I can't believe Dad is still holding up with his lung cancer, although he is down to 145 lbs and we get news on scans next week.  He had gamma knife for a brain tumor last month, but hasn't had chemo for 2 months.  He's not out of bed much lately, but he is a trooper. 

I'm not a fan of my bigger girls either, although they still look pretty good.  I just can't find many bras that fit..theres always a gap in the center where I'm flat.  Still doing my stretches for abs and back...2 years post-surgery this month!

Thanks Ronnie Kay for always being your sweet self. I'm sorry about your mom too, but I hope you are feeling good for a long, long time!

Hi girls. My Mom is at the end. Only a few days left. It's been so hard. I will be back eventually. Hope you all are well.

Thank you Ronnie. We lost Mom Oct. 9th.  :-(

Beckers, I'm so sorry. How lucky she was to have you caring for you and to also leave this earth knowing her sweet daughter is well. I'm sure you were a great comfort to her and I hope your memories of her will all be good ones. Hugs to you!

We lost dad over the weekend. It was a gift to see how my brother gently cared for him when we were together. He was well loved by both of us. It's a tough road, but we try to keep only the positive in our hearts.

Love to all our Diep sisters over this holiday season!

Cg, I am so sorry about the loss of your father. It is so very difficult. Especially during the holidays I am sure. I am not having a traditional. Thanksgiving tomorrow. Just not feeling it this year. Just know you are in my thoughts.

Ronnie, I will say a prayer for you. I hope so much this is it and no more chemo will ever be needed. Are you going to stay on AI's then? Are there many SE's? I am not taking them. I didn't tolerate Tami well and just hit a brick wall. I am afraid so what other problems they may cause. Hope I'm not sorry.

Well, hope you all have a happy. Thanksgiving.