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  • RonnieKay
    RonnieKay Member Posts: 2,067
    edited June 2014

    Prayers for you Vicki!  I have varicose veins in one leg that hurt, sometimes are swollen & warm...so they've done doppler's about 4 times in 1.5 years.  Always fine...no clots, but it's worrisome. And lymphocytes high...ugh!  Sounds like you're with drs who know not to mess around & I'm thankful for that!  Please let us know your results!

    Tom, my sister & the girls threw a beautiful 60th party.  The decorations were out of this world...peonies-all shades of pink, other gorgeous flowers, balloons shaped like flowers, bird houses the boys painted, vignettes of all the weddings and from my growing up.  Amazing food, drinks & my favorite, very decadent cake.  We had about 40+ people....friends from 40 years, work, etc.  it was the most fun, perfect evening & they kept all but the guest list from me.  There was a hand painted jar, matching the hummingbird evite, where people wrote memories, etc....so precious! So, 60 (7/2) is a nice thought now!

    Love to all....and will await your good news Vicki!!!!

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  • vickilynn
    vickilynn Member Posts: 422
    edited July 2014

    RONNIE:  HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!   I'll always be your older September sister : )   Celebrate  - --- "It's not just about surviving the storm, it's learning to dance in the rain."   Dance in the sprinklers, if there's no rain, OK?

    You're in my prayers.  Don says, Happy Birthday too! 

    Wish we could all come give you a BIG HUG.  

    love,

    Vicki

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  • jadams1264
    jadams1264 Member Posts: 417
    edited July 2014

    Hi Everyone - Happy 5th of July!  My 4th was spent working and a very quiet evening at home.  Wanted to go see the fireworks at Ft. Bragg, but they were expecting 70,000 visitors and I didn't want to get in that crowd.  

    Vickilynne - please post as soon as you get your test results. I'm sure you are fine but you know you will be in my thoughts and prayers.  So sorry DH is going to have to have surgery.  I understand that the pain of gallstones is just incredible.  I've known many people over the years that have had gallstones. Let us know how he's doing.  Our temperature has dropped due to Hurricane Andrew hitting the coast.  They were so fortunate that there really wasn't much damage.  Anyway we are now in the 80's and hopefully will stay that way for a while.

    To all my sisters - hope you are doing well.  Take care.  Thoughts and prayers are with you.

    Jane

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  • BarbAnne41
    BarbAnne41 Member Posts: 380
    edited July 2014

    hi ladies, so much news!!

    And thank you for all the kind words.

    Vicki sorry about the tea pot, but that cracked pot thing was funny and the leg..how did the ultra sound go??

    Jane-so glad to hear about the DH and golfing. Oh my on the toe!! After chemo I ripped off my big to nail in the weirdest way. It took nine months plus to get one back. Hang in there. :)

    Patty happy belated birthday! and a puppy oh my! you are a brave lady but then I always new that. 

    Ronnie I hate the cottonwoods too, they are all over the city we live in. Bleck Bleck.

    Well ladies I've reached a point where I want out. DH doesn't know he only knows i seem mad. After he threw a fit on our family vacation this past weekend..I said to DD I can't take it any more. She was very supportive. Her and DH are very much alike, but she tends to recognize the crappy behavior and work on it..DH is "never wrong"

    So if you all could pray or chant for me...i need my life back, I need some freedom and happiness...life is too short to have to work so hard at keeping one person happy (DH) who is so set on being unhappy. I need to rid all this negativity from my life before it breaks me further

    I also have to have a ultrasound Tuesday on a vein and my mammo next week. They moved me off diagnostic so it will be a wait for the results mammo.

    Whatever prayers and chants you can throw my way will be very appreciated.

    Thanks sisters love and hugs

    Barbara

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  • vickilynn
    vickilynn Member Posts: 422
    edited July 2014

    Barbara - praying for the BEST for you...  I'm so sorry.  It sounds like you are really hurting.

    I wish we could be there and give you a HUG and drink iced mocha latte's and eat chocolate chip cookies and ice cream with caramel and hot fudge as we sit by the pool, dangling our toes in the water or lounging about in comfortable chairs, being waited on by handsome young men who smile politely at us because we are really old ladies and listen to Kenny G or Credence Clearwater (whichever you need) and pat your hand and say, "There, there, it's going to be all right" and have women come around and give us pedicures and paint our toenails red, white and blue and...

    I'm not making fun of your hurt.  I do care.  In fact, I cry when any of you are hurting! 

    But I do think we ALL could use a day or two like that one I just described.

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  • vickilynn
    vickilynn Member Posts: 422
    edited July 2014

    Oh... and I go in tomorrow for an ultrasound on my leg and a consultation - a 2 hour appt!  It's a 2 hour drive down there... and it's supposed to be 111 tomorrow in the valley!!!! Ouch!  Thankfully, we got the A/C charged last week : )

    Tuesday I get the blood test results and consultation with my PA and I'll find out about the lymphocytes and basophils...

    I'll let you know.

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  • jadams1264
    jadams1264 Member Posts: 417
    edited July 2014

    Hello SOSisters.... hope you all are doing well and staying out of the heat!

    BarbAnne - I am so sorry you are hurting.  What a hard decision facing you as to whether you need to go or stay and hope it gets better.  Perhaps if DH finally figures out how unhappy you are and what you are thinking, he will get his act together.  In the meantime, my thoughts and prayers are with you!  If I can do anything from NC you just let me know.  In the meantime, if you and Vickilynn make final arrangements for this adventure at the pool with drinks, pool boy, pedicures and Credence Clearwater let me know!  No Kenny G - we need to dance and sing!  Just know that I'm thinking about you and I know just how strong you are - you are a survivor!  Please let us know how the tests went.

    Vickilynn - have I mentioned less than 100 times that you should be a writer.  I'm wanting to go to your pool party!  I really do wish we could all get together - wouldn't it be wonderful to just have a few days of visiting with all of our sisters - enjoying each others company and being strong for one another.  Please let us know how you made out today!  Your weather sounds worse than our 100 degrees with lots of humidity.

    Patty - what is the puppy's name?  How's the housebreaking going?  I bet he/she is adorable!

    To all of my sisters - hope you are having a great summer.

    Thoughts and prayers are with you!

    Jane

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  • vickilynn
    vickilynn Member Posts: 422
    edited July 2014

    Good news - the ultrasound showed no signs of vein problems - no clots, no malfunctioning valves... all looks good.

    And it appears that the elevated lymphocytes aren't elevated enough to cause concern.  Swollen ankle, painful foot and leg - all seems to be arthritis-related.  : (  Not fun - but it doesn't appear to be mets and that is good news.  Trying some new meds (I really don't like taking meds, but the pain is pretty tough).

    I asked the dr. if I could keep line dancing : ) and she was happy that I was so happy dancing!  I did pay with pain last week after dancing, but some things are just worth a little pain, you know!  My feet are so happy when they're dancing and it literally takes me to another place, I can't imagine not dancing.  And if my (soon to be) 91 year old teacher can keep dancing ---- so can I.

    Remember when we sent each other virtual cookies when we were doing chemo?  Well... that virtual pool party is sounding better all the time.... oh, and I would have suggested Reggae, but Patty had her fill at that concert she went to...

    What day is your birthday, Jane?

    Let us know what's happening Barbara.  Praying and hoping.

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  • RonnieKay
    RonnieKay Member Posts: 2,067
    edited July 2014

    I have a feeling your bday is tomorrow, sister Jane!  Maybe next week???  Did I miss you posting your date Barb?

    Oh happy day, Vicki!!!  So glad to hear pain is "just" arthritis...ugh!  Keep dancin, girl!  I happen to think if you weren't active, the pain would be worse.  We have a pool here, Tom could be our pool boy (lol...he's free!), it's only 80+ this week, come on over!  It was upper 90s for the 4th at our country home. Had a BBQ for 40+ relatives (a cackle of little cousins), a great kid parade, fabulous fireworks...great fun...but I always seem to be a bit bitchy getting prepared.  I don't have my pre-chemo for the past 18 mos energy & sometimes (often) hate that someday they'll have these great parties w/out me...but oh my...the grandkids run around with total freedom, playing in the ditch, riding scooters & bikes to the store for ice cream...basically, the 4th generation to live this same life. Pity party closed...I'm happy & feeling good & that's awesome!

    Barb...prayers, chants, a trip to Seattle...we're there/here for ya.  Too many years of turbulence can take your spirit...you've worked too hard at life to not be happy.  Always thinking of all my sisters!

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  • vickilynn
    vickilynn Member Posts: 422
    edited July 2014

    DH is scheduled for gallbladder surgery on Tuesday... all should go well with a quick recovery!

    Tomorrow is the anniversary of my diagnosis... I was wondering why I was so melacholy yesterday... anyway, the feeling led me to remember the start of this group and I re-read about 10 pages of our "beginnings".  I got lost in the postings and the feelings... remembering when I met you, remembering the pain, the laughter, the uncertainty... 

    I read and remembered the angst of the unknown and the terror of the known ---- we helped each other step by step through the treatments - and even shared secrets of how to get rid of mouth sores, head sores, and even constipation!

    And we helped each other through more than just our cancer --- through teenagers, and marriage troubles, and health issues and job struggles.   And we enjoyed each other's children and grandchildren, vacations, virtual tea parties and pool parties.

    I think it was an important thing for me to read and remember.  I cried and chuckled - mostly cried... thinking about those who came together for support and what a tremendous difference you all made in my journey.  I am sad because there are some who didn't keep in contact, but so HAPPY that there still remains those of us who do.

    I was blessed to have lunch with Patty and Ronnie and get REAL LIFE HUGS!  Oh how I hope I can share the same with you, Jane and Barbara ---- and anyone else who comes around.

    And this is not the end... 

    There's still health issues and cancer and relationships to help each other through... and sometimes the help comes just from having a safe place to share.

    so thank you... again and again and again

    HUGS AND PRAYERS

    Vicki

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  • vickilynn
    vickilynn Member Posts: 422
    edited July 2014

    DH came through surgery just fine... husbands are sure little boys when it comes to these things!

    Did we ever get your birthdate, Jane?  I know it's sometime!!  HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

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  • BarbAnne41
    BarbAnne41 Member Posts: 380
    edited July 2014

    Great Vicki keep us posted.And will keep you both in my prayers.

    Hugs and prayer to all my sisters and thanks for the thoughts, and prayers. DH now knows I want out, but have agreed to see how things go right now....DD did not take it well. I need my life and independence back, keep praying for me girls i need a miracle.

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  • RonnieKay
    RonnieKay Member Posts: 2,067
    edited July 2014

    While reading your beautiful post on our beginning Vickilynn...I'm brought to tears.  Reading your question..anyone else facing chemo in Sept...I had just been told about bc.org, and there you were!   I remember midnight, 1am, 2am, 3am postings (by 4 I could sleep!).  I remember the hope that when I logged on, a sister would have posted, the excitement when people shared the same side effects-cause I knew it was "normal" (isn't that a strange statement), the joy as we all faced the end of treatment...the continued fear of cancer, especially as our battled bodies started healing & changing.  I miss many who were on our Team...Pamelajo & her twisted family tree, Neece...in her exotic homeland...but truly, my longtime sisters here, now, who share with me & doggone that C word, now pray for me, hope for me & know I do the same for each one of you, you are a lifeline, a gift, a blessing, a treasure!  I love you & your families...and feel like I know each one.  I agree with Vicki...I want to hug & smother each of you with kisses :).  The time with Vicki & Patty...truly the BEST time.  Tom & I sobbed for many miles when we parted.  As I face more of the same, I've added more topics & needed to pick more brains...but it's still my September Sisters I cherish.  I still get the excited feeling seeing someone has posted...even if it's a drunken teen party, broken toes & broken (or herceptin-bugged) hearts, hubbies thinking they can have health issues when we're the ones with REAL health issues (lol).  You are my forever Sisters....thanks for that!

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  • jadams1264
    jadams1264 Member Posts: 417
    edited July 2014

    Hello SOSisters...... time really does fly doesn't it?  Sometimes it seems like we were just diagnosed and other times it seems like just a long ago nightmare.  However, I don't think you ever truly get over BC.  Ronnie Kay I think of you all the time and your in my thoughts and prayers.  I hate that you are still dealing with this horrible, horrible disease!

    Barb Anne - I hope things are calmer at your house and that maybe DH has had a wakeup call.  You know that we are all thinking of you and hoping for the best, whatever that may turn out to be!

    Vickilynn - you need to start your book, you could be famous.  You have many sisters who would buy the first copies published!  How is DH doing?  I hope that he is feeling better.  It's harder to worry about them than it is to worry about us.  We know how we feel!  My DH can be a real bear when he doesn't feel good.  No coddling that man :)  How is the weather?  Is it still very dry?

    RonnieKay - So do you feel any older this month?  I swear there is no way I'm 62!  I keep getting up and going to work, I have friends ask me when I'm going to retire.  How can I think of retiring, I'm still young!  How are you feeling?  How are the babies doing?

    The whole family is going on vacation the 18th of August.  Yes, I'm counting the days.  Rented a house on the intercoastal waterway at the Outer Banks.  House comes complete with rockers, it's own beach and a 430' pier.  I have visions of sunburn, mosquito bites, too much food and all sorts of crazy card games.  I'll let you know how it turns out.

    Take care my sisters, BC might have brought us together but love and friendship keeps us going!

    Thoughts and prayers are with you.

    Jane

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  • RonnieKay
    RonnieKay Member Posts: 2,067
    edited July 2014

    Jane!!!!  You keep forgetting to tell us July ?....the exact day!!!  I want to celebrate your 29th each year!  I hear ya, not feeling sixty-gulp!!!   Have a blast on the outer banks....we loved it there 29 years ago...remember it like yesterday!  You'll have such fun all being together.  We're thinking about San Diego in October, renting a house & beaching it.  We want all the details!   

    Doing well here.  Just finished swimming w/the boys & going to Lucinda Williams concert. DH likes her twangy style...I'm going just to be with him :).  Looking at flights to see Josie start 1st grade in Long Beach.  Problem is Hank starts Kind the day before in Renton.  AND it's my 3 drug chemo week...ugh.  Guess I've met "can't do it all"...and I don't like it.  Jane, if you like/love work...keep doing it!  Retirement isn't all it's cracked up to be, when all your friends still work.  Your grandies are almost grown...you can retire when they give you great grandies :)

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  • jadams1264
    jadams1264 Member Posts: 417
    edited August 2014

    Hello SOSisters..... I have been feeling guilty for not posting sooner, but then when I finally get around I see that nobody has posted since 7/30.  This is probably a good thing, we are all busy and hopefully feeling good.  I had a little scare about 4 weeks ago, got up on Monday am and was bleeding.  Needless to say I was a little shook since I haven't had that nonsense for years!  Turns out I have a polyp on my cervix, so had to have a pap smear (which was fine).  I go back to see the doctor on Weds. to discuss what we are going to do.  Normally they would just remove the polyp, but he says mine is larger than most, so might talk about removing my cervix.  Guess what is a major cause?  Tamoxifin!  I'm suppose to discuss going off in December, now I'm wanting off for sure.

    We went to the Outer Banks this past week.  It was wonderful, we had such a good time.  We went to the beach, we fished off the pier at the house, we flew kites and we ate way too much food.  We came home worn out, a little tanner and several pounds heavier!  We are already talking about going back next year.

    So how is the puppy Patty?  How is DS doing?  Is he ready to start college?  Grandson is still hunting a job, it's terrible around here.  We are hoping he can get on with Sykes, keeping our fingers crossed.  They pay well and have benefits.

    BarbAnne - I hope things are calm at your house.  Since you told DH how you feel has anything changed?  How is DD doing?

    VickiLynne - hope this finds you doing well and still dancing!  I want to take line dancing lessons when I retire.  Tried to talk DH into going but he never has been very enthusiastic about dancing.  How is your DH doing?  All recovered from his surgery?  My DH is doing so much better, I pray every night that he stays that way.

    RonnieKay - where are you?  How is the chemo going?  Latest tests?  I wish we could all get together, maybe you and VickiLynne could figure out some half way point and we could talk BarbAnne and Patty into getting together.  I so enjoyed meeting Patty and wish I could hug all of you!

    Take care sisters and post when you can!  Thoughts and prayers are with you!

    Jane

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  • RonnieKay
    RonnieKay Member Posts: 2,067
    edited August 2014

    I'm in same old same old pattern.  Tests all pretty much the same.  Chemo is starting to wear me down a bit so I do more of what I want to do as opposed to what I should do!  Leaving tomorrow am for Long Beach to be there for Josie's first day of 1st grade, which means I miss Hank's first day of K...but I'll fly back that day, meet him as he comes out the door and then fly to chemo...yikes.

    So happy you had a wonderful trip!  It sounds marvelous & the tan is always an extra boost that feels good for weeks after.  As for  going off tamox...once they remove the polyp, is there a chance one could return?  So many studies are saying it's best to take some kind of AI for 10 years...but you're right, at what expense? Just want you to be healthy!!!

    Gotta go....have been off bc.org for a while so have to catch up.  Love to all and is sure be willing to try for a get together!!!

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  • vickilynn
    vickilynn Member Posts: 422
    edited August 2014

    How about if I come to Kentucky?  No, really!  DH and I are leaving Sep 15 (or there abouts) to go visit our kids (Independence, KY) at their new house... haven't seen them in over 2 years, so I am very excited.  We're driving out and taking our time.  Don't know how long we'll stay - maybe a few weeks, maybe a few months.  We decided to "officially" retire (DH turns 62 in Sept. and we found that working even part time is too stressful for his MS)... and we're going exploring for awhile.  And we're trying to decide where to settle.

    So we won't be that far from Jane?  Maybe 500 miles?

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  • RonnieKay
    RonnieKay Member Posts: 2,067
    edited August 2014

    500 miles...I'd walk that to see one of you!!!  Lucky Vickilynn!!!  I'm glad you're taking off, wherever the road leads!  Prayers for happy times at all stops & woohoo for getting to cuddle your kidlets!  Bet they can hardly wait for you!!!

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  • flacracker
    flacracker Member Posts: 78
    edited September 2014

    Hello to all, It has been a long time since I have posted (sorry), I just want to say Happy 5th  Anniversary! I hope everyone is doing Great! What a mile stone we all been and some going. Everyone is in my thoughts and prayers. I have to check in more often!!! <3

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  • jadams1264
    jadams1264 Member Posts: 417
    edited September 2014

    Hello SOSisters..... wow the time gets away.  I'm staying super busy at work, already in Christmas mode.  Seasonal hiring and training.  Did have a little scare with irregular bleeding, after a couple of tests including a biopsy I can thankfully report nothing suspicious.  Had my mammo on Thursday, will sweat that out until I get the results, altho we all know it will be fine!

    VickiLynne - are you in Kentucky yet?  We're expecting your amazing stories about your traveling throughout the states.  I envy you the freedom of the road - I'd love to just take off and go somewhere!  How is DH doing?  I know you can't wait to see the babies!

    RonnieKay - I'm sorry chemo is wearing you down. I so remember those days and wish I had a magic wand that would make it better!  How are your babies?  Did you get to both schools on time?  You are so busy.  I plan to relax when I retire but don't know that I'll be able to sit still.  I'm raising money starting October 1 for our local cancer center.  Raffles and hot dogs and such.  Keeping my fingers crossed we do well.

    Patty - where are you?  How is school going for DS?  Grandson is taking a semester off and is working at BJ's wholesale.  Gets up to be there at 5 or 6 am and seems to love it.  Go figure.  Grandaughter not to be out done has a PT job at one of the local restuarants - OMG I'm getting old!  They are scattering in all directions, DD says keeping up with schedules is getting really exciting.

    BarbAnne- know you must be busy, busy with school having started.  How is it going with DH?  Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers, hoping whatever path opens will be the right one for you to be happy.

    Flacracker- it is so good to hear from you and know that you are doing well!  It seems like it was just yesterday we were all posting, not 5 years ago.  Please keep in touch, we miss our sisters who have stopped posting and pray they are all just busy and staying healthy.

    To all the rest of our sisters - we would love to hear from you on the celebration of our 5th year - please let us know you are okay and doing well.  We miss you.

    Thoughts and prayers are with all of you!  Take care.

    Jane

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  • jadams1264
    jadams1264 Member Posts: 417
    edited October 2014

    HELLO..................IS ANYONE OUT THERE?

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  • vickilynn
    vickilynn Member Posts: 422
    edited October 2014

    Hello Jane!  I am closer than you think!  We arrived in Kentucky, expecting to stay a few weeks or maybe a month... but our kids just moved into a brand new house and have an unfinished basement (we've been working on) and they want us to call Kentucky home.

    I can't quite wrap my mind around all that = moving cross country without my "things"... but I must say we are really enjoying our grandchildren (soon to be 15, 13, 10 and 9).  Kentucky is very different from No. California!  It's very green and beautiful here and though it looks like we're in the country, we're just 10 minutes from shopping, etc. 

    DH is very happy here... I think it will take me awhile to adjust. 

    Our basement apt. is at ground level on one side - so we have a patio door and window that overlook rolling hills down to a lake  (it's really a pond, but they call it a lake!).  I like the fact that there are no "privacy" fences between neighbors here.  The fences that are here are few and are open and low.  We are in a very nice neighborhood of newer homes. 

    Our son is a machinist full-time and a pastor part-time.  The kids are homeschooled and I get to take them to the library once a week and I tutor the youngest one as needed. 

    Finding my way around a new place is hard... especially because none of the roads are straight!  They just sort of wander through the hills!

    We're just 20 minutes to Cincinnati which was a bit overwhelming to me.  I'm not a big city person.

    I'm hoping to have a visit with you, Jane!  Maybe in the Spring?

    We survived our first tornado watch!  People think Calif is scary because of earthquakes, but the thought of Dorothy and Toto and the wicked witch flying through the sky is a bit unnerving!

    I hope others will check in soon, too!

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  • RonnieKay
    RonnieKay Member Posts: 2,067
    edited October 2014

    Jane....I know your mammo is normal & glad the bleeding was identified as NOT C!  My sister was just dx w/uterine C.  She'd been bleeding heavily for years (I asked her repeatedly to go in) and is very obese, which somewhat goes hand in hand.  She also has a plate-sized hernia.  They think it's not spread, hoping & praying, but has hysterectomy surgery the 29th.  I'll be in Calif.  just had my echo last week so hope herceptin is being nice.  I always think of you Jane, having the ablation.  Now tam giving you fits...your body just doesn't like meds!!! 

    Vicki....I think you should be a Kentuckian!  It sounds exciting & that's your middle name :).  A new adventure...and close to fam...win/win, friend.  And if you visit Jane...I'll move mtns to get there!   

    Well... Think my being worn out was anxiety!  I did walk Josie to school on 9/4, flew home, surprised Hank when he walked out of K (his look was priceless...ran to me w/kisses), then chemo...whirlwind!  My onc has been out since Aug & I've been anxious...even though tests are good.  So I meet new onc on Wed.  It's a guy...oh well.  They say he's smart...hoping!

    Nice to hear from you Flacracker.

    Love to all...little Margaux turned 1, Hudson 4, Hank 6 all within 3 weeks and Josie is 7 in a couple months.  Thanks to God for the blessings of each day...and my bc.org sisters!

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  • jadams1264
    jadams1264 Member Posts: 417
    edited October 2014

    Hello Sisters.....I'm so glad you posted.  Okay so we need to plan a SOS reunion!  I'm willing to go west if that would be easier for you Ronnie Kay.  I've never been to Kentucky!  It sounds wonderful. 

    VickiLynn - sounds like your new home is beautiful.  You will find your way around in no time at all.  Take this from your sister who has moved many, many times.  Glad DH is enjoying being there.  How exciting you can help with the schooling and going to the library.  I can just see you weaving stories for the younger one!  How did you trip go traveling across the country?

    Ronnie Kay - Sorry to hear about your sister.  Hopefully they have caught it in time and she'll be fine.  My neighbor was just diagnosed with breast cancer.  She goes to doctor tomorrow for a consultation and then surgery on the 29th.  I feel so bad for her, she's older but does have an Ipad.  I will point her towards our website.  Ronnie Kay if I was as busy as you I'd also be worn out.  Good grief woman, you stay on the go.  What wonderful ages for those grandbabies.  Enjoy them while they are little, they grow up so fast.  So not sure you would want to go all the way to Kentucky, is there somewhere in the middle we could all meet?  We could get Patty and BarbAnne.

    Take care dear sisters.  Thoughts and prayers are always with you!

    Jane

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  • RonnieKay
    RonnieKay Member Posts: 2,067
    edited October 2014

    Oh, how I wish & hope & pray some day we can get together!  Can we shoot for next spring/summer?  It could be a long weekend....maybe somewhere in the middle of this great land :).  Sounds like Patty & I are the only west coasters now!  Let's start thinking of a place.  On our trip across the us in 1988, (from San Diego to N Carolina) we had July 4th in Salina, Kansas...literally the middle of the us....I suggest we not go there...LOL!!!!!

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  • jadams1264
    jadams1264 Member Posts: 417
    edited October 2014

    Hello SOSisters..... well I've been to many states but never Kansas. What about Kansas City?  I know nothing about Kansas.  I"m going to pull up a map of the states.  See what be about same distance for all of us. I would really, really love to do this!  I cannot imagine anything I'd rather do then get to spend time with all of my wonderful sisters.

    So my neighbor goes in for a lumpectomy tomorrow.  I wish it could already be over for her.  She will get results on Thursday.  I have not shared that I thought the worst part of the whole procedure was the shots in the nipple!  She has 3 sisters, 2 sons going with her, a great support group, or so I thought until she told me she would not have anyone with her after the surgery!  I stressed to one of the sons that she just could not be by herself for a few days.  Please keep her in your prayers.

    I coordinated "Hot Dog Day" (yes, I know they aren't healthy, but cheap) to raise money for our local cancer center.  All of the associates were so supportive and we raised over $400.00 - yes that's a lot of hotdogs.  I had also purchased fans (98% of our associates are female - LOL), pens and 2 year calendars which we sold - the fans went first, lots of hot flashes in our store!

    I wish we would hear from all of our sisters who don't post anymore.  Can't help wondering if they are doing well and just living busy, busy lives.

    Take care dear sisters.  Thoughts and prayers are with you!

    Jane

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  • vickilynn
    vickilynn Member Posts: 422
    edited November 2014

    JANE: 8 hours and 40 minutes... we'll have to plan a trip over to see you - even if we do get a reunion in first. DH is suffering pain from Degenerative Disc Disease (too many falls and old age!) so isn't up to a long trip right now. Sure enjoying the beautiful fall colors. And 2 little puppies in the house! They're very tiny as the father was a chihuahua and the mom a mix of pomeranian and chihuahua. They are very cute.

    Going from a home with just 2 of us to 8 people with 3 dogs and 2 puppies.... life is now busy and noisy, and always interesting. DH is right now giving the 9 year old watercolor painting lessons.

    I'm concerned too about our sisters. Would sure love to hear how everyone's doing.

    RONNIE: Keeping you in prayers and thoughts.... strength for each day.

    BARBARA: Thinking about you and hoping the best.

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  • RonnieKay
    RonnieKay Member Posts: 2,067
    edited November 2014

    News from here sisters! And it's good! I met w/my new oncologist 3 weeks ago. He was amazingly personable & told me that normally he tries to educate his new patients about their disease but he said after reading my file, he felt I could educate him! Them proceeded to tell me...no more chemo! He said after checking scans...which were 4 days ago, I would be on herceptin/perjeta & femara only. Twenty-two months was long enough, he said, with normal tests most of that time. I said my old onc said it'd come back if I went off...he said maybe not! If it does, I'll be healthier & there are new, amazing drugs being developed. I'm praying for his wisdom giving me good results. He's a research guy and I feel confident! Gotta go..at the farm home, grandsons want to play firefighters so off we go!!!! Love to all!

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  • vickilynn
    vickilynn Member Posts: 422
    edited November 2014

    GREAT NEWS RONNIE!!!!

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