Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?

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  • IllinoisLady
    IllinoisLady Member Posts: 29,082
    edited December 2014

    I'm back home now.  Worked a bit extra today.  My employer gave me a HUGH box of cookies, bread, mint fudge, and fudge covered pretzels --- each cookie and piece individually wrapped.  Oh my -- she knew they would not eat them all.  The logo on the wrapping says Cheryl's and I think the company may be from Arizona -- I really don't know much else.  We will be having 'goodies' is for some time.  I bet the box weighed about 30 lbs. and it was a little over half full. 

    SailingWind, I'm glad you read on our thread. We are pretty much varied here and almost everything is open to discussion. Not too big on politics or religion -- though I often talk about spiritual things.  It is always sad when two people find they are not the 'great' match they seemed to be when they first got together.  Hard for everyone and for grand parents -- it is also a broken bond for them.  No one wants anyone to be truly un-happy, but we older folk have visions of the future and how it will work out -- and we get almost as much shock and surprise when those ideas of the future have to be seriously revised.  I sure hope that smooth adjustments happen for the children -- it will likely help everyone if they do ok with it.

    Just noticed that you are from Arizona SailingWind -- maybe you know this ???cookie store named Cheryl's.  They are pretty tasty ( the ones I've tried so far ).  My employer's daughter goes to college in AZ and I thought she mentioned once that this store  was in one of the malls.  Well, I don't even know where AZ State U. is located -- so who knows. 

    Tired today --- I think it is mainly due to the darker days we have been having lately.  Today was no exception -- no sun.  We could get some snow too.  Yikes !!!!  Am I ready -- not really.   We have already had a couple of snows and to tell the truth....I'd rather have snow than rain.  At least, we could actually get sun -- even with the snow coming. 

    Anyway, tomorrow I'll go back out and look for some new boots.  I've put it off and I'm probably pushing my luck -- eventually we will get snow and though this time it is not likely to be much....I need to be ready. 

    See you all later.

    Blessings

    Jackie

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  • blondiex46
    blondiex46 Member Posts: 5,712
    edited December 2014

    Hey there jack

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  • SailingWind
    SailingWind Member Posts: 110
    edited December 2014

    Don't know the store. Will have been in Phoenix two years in April.


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  • ritajean
    ritajean Member Posts: 4,223
    edited December 2014

    Gee Jackie! It sure sounds like your boss is pretty nice! Gosh, you won't have to do any holiday baking!

    Salingwind....It sounds like you have had a trying year! Divorce affects the entire family and creates many changes. You are lucky that you are near your grandchildren and can see them often and it sounds as if everyone is trying hard to make it an easier transition for the kids. Hugs across the miles to you!

    Well the scab on my face has flaked off and it's just very pink underneath. I think it will eventually lose some of the color and be o.k. Whew! I now need to pay more attention to what I am doing to avoid silly accidents like that!

    My shopping is done but I still have a few things left to wrap. I have a feeling that the Suburban is going to be really loaded when we take off for my son's house in eastern Tennessee next week. I love the holidays!

    Cammi and Carole....I really think you develop the love of reading in a child by giving them books and reading to them or with them. I have always loved to read and I've tried to pass on that passion to my grandsons. When I taught school, I always took about 15 minutes a day and read to my homeroom class. I tried to introduce them to a variety of authors and subjects in hope that a few of the kids would develop an interest.

    Well, I still have things I need to do tonight and we missed The Voice last night and have it taped so we want to see how it ends.

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  • Teacher64
    Teacher64 Member Posts: 840
    edited December 2014

    Yesterday I took Christmas outfits to my grandgirls and got to walk home from school with them. They chattered non-stop about all the kids, the upcoming holiday party, and things they are learning. It was fun and such a learning experience for me.

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  • Teka
    Teka Member Posts: 10,052
    edited January 2015

    Time for a hot apple cider toddy!

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  • Wren44
    Wren44 Member Posts: 8,585
    edited December 2014

    Ritajean, Be sure to use sunscreen on it when you're outside.

    Teka, Lovely. And I really like hot cider.

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  • Teka
    Teka Member Posts: 10,052
    edited January 2015

    I've bourbon whiskey gathering dust in the kitchen cabinet for the toddy.Loopy

    I would stay nice and toasty until Christmas Eve.Winking

    But would probably lose my balance with just one capful of booze!

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  • IllinoisLady
    IllinoisLady Member Posts: 29,082
    edited December 2014

    We’re all assigned a piece of garden, a corner of the universe that is ours to transform.  Our corner of the universe is our own life—our relationships, our homes, our work, our current circumstances—exactly as they are.  Every situation we find ourselves in is an opportunity, perfectly planned by the Holy Spirit, to teach love instead of fear.

    Marianne
    Williamson

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  • IllinoisLady
    IllinoisLady Member Posts: 29,082
    edited December 2014

    Teacher,

    Don't you just love the viewpoint that youngsters have.  It is generally all excitement and nothing too difficult for the exuberance of their age.  We all had that once and like many, it is truly hard to hold onto -- we are discouraged from it as we aren't " adult " enough if we feel too much excitement and anticipation.  We have to act our age.    Anyway, you made me wish I was walking along not too far from you and the GK's. 

    Teka,

    That would be funny except it isn't!!!  I know what you are saying.  I've gone through several periods when my balance was extraordinarily iffy.  I worry about it even now, but have found if I am faithful in doing exercises and stay pretty up on using my walking pass at the Rec Center -- that it is better.  In fact, it becomes far better.  One of the gym trainers at the Center said that among Srs. falling ( and suffering some sort of injury ) one of the biggest helpful things is having some sort of exercise to keep muscles active and strong so that the weight of the body gets full support.  Not being able to do that lends to easily losing one's balance.  Never gave that one much credit until I got old enough for it to actually happen to me. 

    Oh gosh -- hoping for some sun today but don't know if it will come.  I'm singing my sad no sun song loudly.  Speaking of which -- having I enough s words there.  Singing, sad, sun, song. 

    I hope you are ( you too, Blondie ) all going to have a really good day today -- just because it is a good day for it, sun or not.  I'm busy putting one ( a sun ) in my sky so I can have a bright pretty day anyway.  See you all later.

    Blessings

    Jackie

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  • Puffin2014
    Puffin2014 Member Posts: 961
    edited December 2014

    Ritajean: very glad to hear your face is going to be OK. How scary for you.

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  • blondiex46
    blondiex46 Member Posts: 5,712
    edited December 2014

    Thank jackie getting there

    Rita tn is @wesome have fun

    Teka great pix, hi everbody else

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  • ritajean
    ritajean Member Posts: 4,223
    edited December 2014

    Wren...Thanks for the reminder of the sunscreen. I always use it when we are in FL but don't think about it now in IL when it is so dreary but those rays do come through the clouds and this little section of my face will be very tender for a couple more weeks. I'm going to take your advice every time that I venture out.

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  • sandra4611
    sandra4611 Member Posts: 2,913
    edited December 2014

    I was at the hospital this morning doing my final pre-op labs & meeting with the anesthesiologist before Fridays' surgery. My husband works two floors up in the Burn Unit and this is surgery #6, so he said he would go ahead and go to work rather than sit and wait with me - again. He walked 100 feet to the elevator, walked in and collapsed. Fortunately one of his co-workers was in the elevator. The next thing he knew he was in the ER with no idea what happened. He did not have a heart attack or stroke. He was admitted to the hospital and the internal medicine docs were running tests all day. When I left, he was getting a blood transfusion. We knew he has been anemic since the spring due to a bite by a brown recluse spider, but he was getting better. It's a puzzle. Meanwhile, I am still having surgery Friday. I've been through it enough times to do it all blindfolded, so I'll just drive myself to the hospital, go to his hospital room to give my husband the keys, then hop onto the OR table. I should be released on day two. Whoever gets out of the hospital first drives home and comes back the next day to pick up the other one. Easy peasy? Hope so.

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  • Wren44
    Wren44 Member Posts: 8,585
    edited December 2014

    Sandra, Those brown recluse are really evil. Hope they figure it out and it's nothing serious. I love your plan. Hope you feel up to driving that soon. If not, I'm sure you have friends to call on. In your pocket for surgery.

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  • IllinoisLady
    IllinoisLady Member Posts: 29,082
    edited December 2014

    Count on me and the Universe tucking ourselves away in your pocket too.   Prayers love and lots of positive vibrating energy for you both too. 

    Blessings,

    Jackie

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  • sandra4611
    sandra4611 Member Posts: 2,913
    edited December 2014

    There's lots of room. I have BIG pockets!

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  • MinusTwo
    MinusTwo Member Posts: 16,634
    edited December 2014

    Sandra - took a quick glance at the picture and first thought it was a mini-skirt - LOL. My excuse is always chemo brain. Sorry to hear about your husband. Hope he'll be on the mend soon. I laughed at the idea of your dropping off the car keys in his room. Best of luck for the "LAST" surgery Friday.

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  • Teacher64
    Teacher64 Member Posts: 840
    edited December 2014

    Sandra - take care. Hope DH is doing ok and that he gets out first

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  • Joan811
    Joan811 Member Posts: 2,672
    edited December 2014

    Dear friends, I just wrote a post that was lengthy and heart-felt but a skip-back to the menu caused it all to be lost.  Basically, it wanted to say
    thinking of you, Sandra and your DH - hope all is resolved and healing begins.
    I finished my classes tonight (Wed) and was looking forward to a half day tomorrow and then starting the holiday push to finish the details that are fun.
    But, I came down with a UT infection coupled with congestion, cough, swollen glands, and now loud(er) ringing in my ears - plus exhaustion.
    I had tea late tonight and a nap - now cannot sleep.
    Teka's post about the little ones touched me - I miss the grandkids but am staying detached with all the drama of divorce going on.  We still do not know where everyone will be on Christmas so I made a plan with DD in CT.
    I loved hearing all the holiday plans...it is a special time and I am grateful for 3 years of good health.  And I am grateful for each of you and send hugs and prayers for healthy and happy days ahead.
    Ritajean, safe travels and glad you are healing.
    Jackie, I like the idea of tending my corner of Earth...I think I need to pull a few weeds :-)

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  • Chevyboy
    Chevyboy Member Posts: 10,786
    edited December 2014

    Morning gals! But SANDRA! That must have been so scary! I mean your DH falling to the floor? OMG! At least he was in the right place! The spider-bite started it all? Figures....

    I was bitten TWICE by a brown recluse, but it only swelled up like as big as a grape-fruit, and had to get anti-biotics for the welts it caused... I heard some cases have to have skin grafts! I sat on one.... And then I did it AGAIN! But I think the second time wasn't as bad because of maybe immunization from the 1st? It's best to sit on Patio chairs instead of steps....

    Joan, and YOU have not only a UTI but the crud that everyone else has! Can you take Mucinex, and Nyquil? And Claritin D? My Daughter got Tamiflu, and it helped her.... My Asthma is a lot better....

    I think getting my car all straightened out, and everything done, takes a lot of stress off... DH even got the plates put on! We are good to GO.... someshere.... just no-where special.... Ha!

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  • Chevyboy
    Chevyboy Member Posts: 10,786
    edited December 2014

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  • IllinoisLady
    IllinoisLady Member Posts: 29,082
    edited December 2014

    "In a world of comparison and conformity, make your own statement. Honor your own truth. Have the courage to be yourself; risk speaking your own thoughts and claiming your emotions. Share your vulnerabilities, tears, doubts, and insecurities; let others experience the real you. Have the courage to be yourself and realize that you are a wonderful person."
     
    -- Author Unknown

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  • ritajean
    ritajean Member Posts: 4,223
    edited December 2014

    Oh Sandra, My thoughts and prayers will be with you tomorrow for your surgery and also for your husband. What is the old saying? "When it rains, it pours!" Sending healing vibes to both of you.

    Chevy...love the cat picture! It started my day with a smile, but your posts often have a way of making me smile!

    Oh Joan, I hope you get to feeling better soon. Hugs! That yucky stuff seems to want to hang on this year. Hopefully you will feel good enough to enjoy the holiday with DD in CT.

    I'm meeting two of my golfing friends for lunch and then running some last minute holiday errands. We have holiday gathering Friday night, Saturday and Sunday with family in the area and then leave on Tuesday for Christmas with my son and his family in TN. I thought I was so "ahead of the game" with the presents, etc. but I feel really frazzled!

    Everyone have a good day! More later....

    Rita


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  • IllinoisLady
    IllinoisLady Member Posts: 29,082
    edited December 2014

    Just a moment to say hi to everyone as I need to go to work very soon.  It is icky again.  They say it will try to snow but due to the high clouds the snow won't actually make it to the ground.  It is cold enough to snow though.  Well, I guess that is something. 

    Joan,

    I just hate that when I "lose" one of my posts since time moves and we can't totally re-capture ( even if I could remember how I said something ) the feelings we had JUST THEN so likely would move the same words into slightly different positions in the sentence and it would not actually carry the depth it had before.  I have stopped even trying to use that function.  Once in a while -- I make notes to try and remember what moved me enough that I felt I might have a decent reply.  Sometimes I think well and rather fully and other times I can be almost blank. 

    Anyway -- off to work and I'll finish my thoughts later -- provided they don't head out somewhere to a warmer climate. 

    Blessings

    Jackie

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  • Chloesmom
    Chloesmom Member Posts: 1,053
    edited December 2014

    Brief intro as I've been enjoying this group over the past few days as I recover fro BMX. I live in south central PA and had surgery in Balto at.Hopkins. Turned 62 the day before yesterday. My mom had a massive heart attack at 61 and Dad is 93. I told my husband that if I got to 62 he was stuck with me for another 30 plus years. Then 3 1/2 weeks before BD got the Dx. This made the BD quite emotion filled as I'm through with surgery - no recon and my 2 daughters came home and hovered. (They aren't usually home for BD) but this was a special one.

    Until last Thurs I was working full time plus and have to take a leave and hand my work over to others. I hope to go back to part time when through all this treatment stuff. This will be a bigger transition than the changes with my body as I've been on a fast track working since I was 14 years old. The only time I was off more than 2 weeks was briefly when my baby was sick 30 years ago If I wasn't forced to rest I wouldn't be sitting still to write this. Am looking forward to the next phase of life taking time to exercise, socialize and eat better it will be a HUGE change

    So glad to have found you all!

    Gentle hugs,

    Susan

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  • Puffin2014
    Puffin2014 Member Posts: 961
    edited December 2014

    welcome Cloesmom, I'm 63 and retired 2 years ago and am loving it, other than this cancer business. It takes awhile to adjust though to the flexible schedule

    Sandra: hope your husband recovers quickly and that your surgery goes well tomorrow.


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  • Wren44
    Wren44 Member Posts: 8,585
    edited December 2014

    I retired and I'm busier than ever with volunteering and taking classes. I have scaled back Christmas to a more manageable level and am still frazzled. I'm trying to think of birthday gifts for the GS turning 11 on Jan 8. I feel for him having a birthday so close to Christmas.

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  • IllinoisLady
    IllinoisLady Member Posts: 29,082
    edited December 2014

    Welcome Cloesmom,

    Glad  to meet you and glad you found us.  I have to say it is the real pits when you are breezing through life and something that you have likely never even thought about just turns up out of the blue and slams right into you.  It's  quite un-called for in my book -- but that doesn't stop it.   Anyway we hang around cheering each other on, crying together, laughing together, now and then sharing a recipe, just whatever comes up.  We even talk about cancer now and then.  This is a fantastic group of women and I'm positive you fit right in.

    Blessings

    Jackie

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  • IllinoisLady
    IllinoisLady Member Posts: 29,082
    edited December 2014

    I have mainly ( didn't I know that would happen ) lost my thoughts I had earlier.  Went to work and mainly kept the little doggies happy while everyone was gone to the eye doctor's office.  Works for me, really !!! On the way home I stopped at Heritage Woods to visit with a lady I did a little work for -- she was afraid I would not come and see her but I couldn't do that.  She has family and friends, but we both enjoyed a little visiting while I was working for her -- and I would miss that too.

    Anyway, got home late and had to make a little snack -- I was really hungry.  We still haven't seen any snow so I presume it did stay up under the clouds.  That won't bother me in the least.  I did find a pr. of boots yesterday -- and was thinking just in time -- I'll be ready now.

    Jackie

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