Any LDS women with BC?

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  • Kicks
    Kicks Member Posts: 4,131
    edited August 2015

    It's been a while since any posts - so thought I'd post.

    We are working on the next time to take Elders fly fishing before it's cold (at least too cold for me ).

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  • Joanne58
    Joanne58 Member Posts: 1,117
    edited November 2018

    Ray--thanks so much for that inspiring update on how you're doing. I love your attitude and effort to be involved in life and things that you love. Recognizing the peace and comfort from the Lord that's always there is so important for getting through the tough stuff in mortality. You're such a smart and talented and determined woman that I really admire. Hope all your preparations go well for your upcoming trip. I'm SOOOOO excited for you! :)

    Hope all are well and staying busy and happy. How did the fly fishing go with the Elders, Kicks? Whatcha knitting these days, Susan?

    Got a huge piano recital I'm preparing for on the 24th. It's overwhelming but fun at the same time. I love my students and their wonderful parents!

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  • Joanne58
    Joanne58 Member Posts: 1,117
    edited October 2015

    Just read your happy news, Susan--congratulations!!!!!! Hope all goes well with your daughter's pregnancy. Keeping her in my prayers!


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  • susan3
    susan3 Member Posts: 3,728
    edited October 2015

    thanks Joanne , very exciting time. All those sweaters will be used soon !!!

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  • susan3
    susan3 Member Posts: 3,728
    edited October 2015

    thanks ray....hope you are doing well..in my prayers alwAys :)

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    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 19,603
    edited October 2015

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  • Joanne58
    Joanne58 Member Posts: 1,117
    edited November 2015

    Sas--thanks for the reminder. Been meaning to give back for a long time. BCO has been a great blessing and fountain of knowledge and support. Thanks a million, BCO!!!!!!

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  • Joanne58
    Joanne58 Member Posts: 1,117
    edited November 2018

    Good morning! (At least it's still morning on the west coast ;)

    Thanks for that warm and friendly post, MammaRay! I'm joining with you and wishing all a blessed Thanksgiving. Despite the trials of life, I believe we all can still count our many blessings and be thankful to the Lord for his love and tender mercies.

    I'm keeping all of you in my prayers, dear ladies, that you'll be safe and feeling good enough to eat something delicious with family and friends. Love to all!

    --Joanne

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  • Kicks
    Kicks Member Posts: 4,131
    edited January 2016

    Hi Sister! There are times that this thread is very active but other times it isn't as active as I wish it were.

    I'm IBC also - have been for 6 1/2 yrs and still NED.


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  • Joanne58
    Joanne58 Member Posts: 1,117
    edited November 2018

    Hello, Susie in Ohio!

    Glad you found us, and we're happy to be your new friends and sisters :) Looking forward to your posts and learning more about you. What's your story regarding being LDS? Member since you were 8 or maybe converted as an adult? I love hearing inspirational stories regarding faith and just life in general. Feel free to post what ever is on your mind! Best wishes in your treatment plan and finding joy and peace of mind.

    Love,

    Joanne

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  • Joanne58
    Joanne58 Member Posts: 1,117
    edited November 2018

    Loved your story, Susie! Also keeping you and your family in my prayers. Hope your less active children feel your love and remember all they've been taught. They may come back, but I'm sure you're showing unconditional love to them no matter what.

    Hope your first chemo goes as well as possible for you on Monday. What kind are you receiving? Keeping ice chips in your mouth or sucking on popscicles help to keep mouth sores away (at least it helped me). And pack a lunch--it's usually a long day and you'll get hungry! Tell the nurse if you feel ANYthing strange--light-headed, headache, faint, etc. and they'll slow the IV, most likely. I had Adriamycin (red devil) and Cytoxan, then Herceptin for my triple positive cancer. It's been 5 years and I'm still NED. Stay as hydrated as possible during and after chemo. Helps to stay "regular" and to flush the toxins out of the kidneys. If you like fresh veggies, eat them to your heart's content this weekend before chemo. That's what I missed the most, but I found plenty of foods that satisfied me during the 4 months of tx. Canned vegetables, cooked potatoes and cheese and lean turkey or chicken breast tasted really good. It was the first time in my life that sweets and breads didn't appeal to me--wow!

    Please let us know how you're doing. I have faith that all will be well :)

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  • Kicks
    Kicks Member Posts: 4,131
    edited January 2016

    My 'story' is a bit long. When I was 5, Daddy was transferred to Hill Field, Clear field, Utah.. 'Everybody' told Mom that she would hate it there as we were Presbyterian and 'those Mormon' would treat her horribly. WRONG - she remained friends with several of them for many years. Fast forward about 31 yrs and I became a co- leader for a Camp Fire troop with an LDS Sister. I investigated for about 8 yrs. Then during Desert Storm, Hubby was deployed and our oldest Son contracted measles (he was current on his vaccinations but for him and his brother the MMR did not work) and was not expected to live. He did. The town had a 'Block Party' downtown a few weeks later and while I was walking around I saw 2 young women with skirts on and their back to me. HUUM - Sister Missionaries. So I walked up and tapped one on the shoulder - yup Sister Missionaries. The boys and I took our lessons and when Hubby got home, we were baptized. Hubby still has not joined though he supports me.

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  • Joanne58
    Joanne58 Member Posts: 1,117
    edited January 2016

    That's another great conversion story, Kicks! Thanks so much for putting a sweet end to my long day :) I feel like we have a really nice little group of sisters here on our BCO thread. Hope more decide to join us, no matter what their faith may be.

    Just came home from watching the new Star Wars movie. Couldn't help but think about all the parallels in it dealing with "light" and "the force" --good verses evil. I felt like the movie had spiritual overtones and made me grateful for the way I've been taught to recognize those strong spiritual promptings from the Holy Ghost, helping me make better choices and seeking for that which is good--full of light and truth.

    I've been put in our Stake RS presidency as of January and am in need of ideas for helping the young women aged girls feel comfortable attending Relief Society when they're 18. Also looking for some activities/service projects for the RS weekday meetings. Any of your ideas/experiences are much appreciated. Thanks so much, and happy weekend to all!

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  • Kicks
    Kicks Member Posts: 4,131
    edited February 2016

    Thought I'd bump this up by posting.

    Yesterday was so fantastic when my VT companion and I did our Visits.

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  • Kicks
    Kicks Member Posts: 4,131
    edited February 2016

    A bit OT but does anyone have any patterns (or even pictures) of tatting for hanky edging?

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  • Joanne58
    Joanne58 Member Posts: 1,117
    edited February 2016

    Good to hear about your good visiting Teaching day, Kicks! Wish I knew how to tat. I noticed the lovely tatted cloths in the Newport Beach Temple. Hope you find a pattern you like!

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  • marie5890
    marie5890 Member Posts: 3,594
    edited February 2016

    (Not going to intrude for long, but Susan3's pics of her yarn work are WONDERFUL. I am a fairly new knitter,over a year, and am pretty good at it. Found this thread because I saw Kicks is LDS, and I am a former LDS, so I had to see how you wonderful ladies are doing with your BC journeys. God's blessings on you all. In Christ. :) )

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  • marie5890
    marie5890 Member Posts: 3,594
    edited February 2016

    Thanks Susie. Appreciate the warm welcome. I see you are new to BCO. Welcome! It's a great place for support, encouragement and handholding. :)

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  • Kicks
    Kicks Member Posts: 4,131
    edited February 2016

    Marie - I so wish I could learn to knit - have tried for so MANY years. Basically since I was 6 (63 yrs ago) when our maid in France tried to teach me. So many others have tried over the years but never have been able to learn. I can crochet and am a tatting 'fiend'. I do not understand why so many have a problem of any kind with tatting - it is so easy and close to being a 'no brainer' (to me) to do. This new 'stuff' caller 'needle tatting' makes no sense to me either so I'll just keep doing it theboriginal way - with a shuttke. But then some say knitting g is easy - not to me . (Started learning to tat from my Gmother when I was about 4 1/2 with heavy crochet thread as a way to learn counting - no body would ever want to see some of my first attempts - all I can say is BAD!)

    Thank you for 'coming'.

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  • marie5890
    marie5890 Member Posts: 3,594
    edited February 2016

    Kicks, Oh I so want to learn tatting too. Even got myself a couple of shuttles and I practice just the basics from time to time.

    I took to knitting like a duck to water. My tension was so even. I think it's because as young kid I used to ride horses and learned to be gentle and even with the bit when it came to tension. I find it very relaxing, even anxiety reducing, WHEN I don't have to really focus too much on a pattern. I would expect that the maid you had in France probably taught you what is called the "Continental" technique over the "American"....It ends up being the same, just less stress on the wrist with the continental.

    I surprised myself :) not only that it came naturally, but that I enjoy it, too.

    Thanks for the welcome :)


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  • Kicks
    Kicks Member Posts: 4,131
    edited February 2016

    I have no clue what knitting techniques have been attempted on me but the bottom line is - none have worked/made sense to me so have just given up and happy with the other things I can do/enjoy doing.. While being a horsewoman helped you with knitting - it didn't help me at all. I've been a horsewoman my entire life. When my GDad and his Mom found out I was 'on the way' (first and only G or GG child either lived to see) they started searching for my first horse, so I literally had my first mare (Saddlebred/Morgan cross) before I was born. From then on, horses have always been an important part of my life. Have been involved in different disciplines over the years, Saddleseat (Park type and hack type Saddlebreds - not Arabs), H/J (mostly J - H too 'political'), Dressage, and a little CT. So - I can 'feel' and independently use my hands BUT doesn't help me with knitting.

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  • MelissaDallas
    MelissaDallas Member Posts: 7,268
    edited February 2016

    Kicks, I can't knit either. I can crochet, embroider, sew & quilt, but have never been good with knitting. I can remember trying to teach my slightly dyslexic mother to crochet when I was still probably preteen and laughing at her because she tried to move the yarn instead of the needle. I thought that was really odd.


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  • Kicks
    Kicks Member Posts: 4,131
    edited February 2016

    Hi MelissaDallas! I can embroider a bit (tedious to me and not fun but can if needed), like to do smocking though. Can definately sew (but never did any quilting). Like doing leather carving. Fly tying and rod building are fun (better than 'decent' wiith both). Getting better with flint knapping (making arrow points or cutting blades) and Woodfellow carving so I have plenty to do rather than worrying/careing about something as 'illogical' (TO ME) as knitting.

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  • marie5890
    marie5890 Member Posts: 3,594
    edited February 2016

    Kicks,

    For me the horseback riding was therapeutic, on advice from my neurosurgeon (I'm a 40+ years paraplegic. Riding horses was helpful in those early years after I couldn't walk anymore). And one of the first horses that I ever rode was a Morgan. She had this wonderful marking on her forehead in the shape of a maple-leaf. Lovely and gentle mare she was. Very fond memories.

    I was part of my town's pony club, but could of course only go so far as I really couldn't go any faster than a trot.

    I had to laugh at you comment about how, for you, knitting was illogical. Cause for me, I find it very logical. The only really draw back I have with it is the frustration of making a mistake and having to possibly take out several rows.

    MammaRay thanks for the welcome!! :)

    Melissa the image of your mother moving the yarn and not the hook had me chuckling a really nice chuckle.. :)

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  • Joanne58
    Joanne58 Member Posts: 1,117
    edited March 2016

    Wow! We have some new sisters joining us---welcome!!! Glad this thread is showing some activity again with lots of good stuff being exchanged :) I sure love it when women reach out and share and lift each other Glad you're posting again, dear Ray! I love seeing your pretty face ;)

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  • susan3
    susan3 Member Posts: 3,728
    edited March 2016

    mamma ray, was going to text you today. How did your test results go? Think you had some test a week or so ago

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  • Kicks
    Kicks Member Posts: 4,131
    edited March 2016

    This is 'something' I worry about - not knowing when there is a Sister fighting the battle when I might could possible 'help'. On the whole, our Ward is a 'younger' one as it includes an USAF base.

    I do have to admit that when I was going through DX/TX, I was inactive BUT while I did not reach out to my Sisters and Brothers for help/support, I always KNEW I was not alone or ever felt 'alone'.

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  • susan3
    susan3 Member Posts: 3,728
    edited March 2016

    mammaray, it's a beautiful rollercoaster ride. I turn 56 on Thursday. Glad to make it :

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  • Joanne58
    Joanne58 Member Posts: 1,117
    edited November 2018

    Hope you have a wonderful birthday, Susan! Let us know how you decide to celebrate it (hope it's really delicious! ;)

    MammaRay--so sorry to hear about the sister in your ward. I sure hope really enjoyed her time with family while in California. Best wishes to your little man on his upcoming evaluations. I know he's going to rock those tests because he's smart and he has a fabulous teacher!!! We need to catch up, my friend. Hope we can chat soon. FYI-- TallM is still doing well and posting on FB

    Marie--Welcome! You sound like quite a go-getter in learning new things and being productive. I sure wish I could knit. Like some of the others, I crochet instead, but the patterns for knitting really attract me. Post pics of what you're making if you can. We love to see pics of handiwork on BCO :)

    Melissa--Welcome! Part of my heart belongs to Texas. My oldest daughter and her family are in Woodway (Waco) and my little sis and her family are in Houston. We've had SOOO many members of our LDS ward and stake "defect" to Texas. I enjoyed visiting there in the Spring. Beautiful in Woodway and the weather was really nice.

    Susie--hope your tx is going OK and you get some strength back between infusions. Glad you're still checking in with us now and then. Rest up and take care of yourself.

    Kicks--Please post pics of your tatting! So cool that you first learned at such a young age--wow! You are multi-skilled and talented :)

    I'm overwhelmed these days, trying to pick out piano solos and duets for my students for our Fall recital. The theme is "Love Songs and All That Jazz," so they can pick a love song from any era or a song in a jazz (blues, ragtime, etc.) style. It'll be nice to have all 44 students settled with a solo they like :) My youngest daughter will be getting engaged, officially, in the next month. Still can't believe it! Wedding the end of August, plus a family reunion I'm in charge of in June in Utah. Lots going on, but it's good to be busy so I stay out of trouble ;)

    Love to all!

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  • marie5890
    marie5890 Member Posts: 3,594
    edited March 2016

    HI Ray, (((HUGS)))) about it bothering you that you didn't know a sister in your ward had BC. Everyone is different when it comes crisis and trauma in their lives. Some people like/need to be really private about it (especially if they are introverted) because it's just too much energy to put out there when you need to conserve your energy.

    In this day and age with all kinds of technology, and social media, sometimes we forget the art of privacy. Hopefully she did the support system she needed, esp with her family and those she was close to.

    So don't be too hard on yourself. I hear what you are saying, though, your desire to be there for another who has the same disease as you do. But that may not be what she needed.

    Joanne, thank you for the welcome!!! :) It's late right now but I will have to find the picture of the baby sweater I did and I will post it.

    I hope all you ladies are doing well. We had a beautiful spring day here in CT. Tomorrow will be the same.

    God's blessings to you and your families. :)

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