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  • melmcbee
    melmcbee Member Posts: 1,119
    edited February 2018

    Lita sending hugs and prayers for you.

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  • Lita57
    Lita57 Member Posts: 2,437
    edited February 2018

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    Eye sight is getting really bad again b/c of brain mets. So, I decided to use up some old yarn and make myself a sleeping cap while I can still see.

    Went to eye doc on Wed, and he says I've already lost a lot of peripheral vision, and he took a pictire of my optic nerves. Blood vessel behind right nerve is hemorrhaging,...sigh, and my blind spot in left eye is growing. Sofia is going to be drafted as a seeing eye dog.


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  • Micmel
    Micmel Member Posts: 9,450
    edited February 2018

    You're beautiful! I love the sleeping cap! You're really very photogenic and you have beautiful eyes. Rocking those hats has always been how I have known you, from the very first time I visited BCO. I believe you're incredibly special. I find strength in you and your posts. Wonderful woman. Much love 🌹~M~

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  • Blueshine
    Blueshine Member Posts: 237
    edited February 2018

    Gentle hugs and prayers. We love you

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  • Kaption
    Kaption Member Posts: 3,192
    edited February 2018

    Lita,

    Your hat is so cute. Your smile is very special.

    Gentle warm hugs.



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  • PHOTOGIRL-62
    PHOTOGIRL-62 Member Posts: 285
    edited February 2018

    Lita, I love your hat. I’m sorry this is happening to you. You are in good company with Sophia. She will watch over you. You are looking great!

    Think of you all the time!

    🤗🤗🤗❤️

    Anita

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  • babs6287
    babs6287 Member Posts: 2,021
    edited February 2018

    Love the sleeping cap. You rick every look you try!!!! Sending hugs

    Babs

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  • wam
    wam Member Posts: 168
    edited February 2018

    Lita, your spirit is astounding! I love you rocking that beautiful cap! Hope you feel better!

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  • Beatmon
    Beatmon Member Posts: 1,562
    edited February 2018

    How did you do that hat with your poor vision? You are Superwoman

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  • Southernsurvivor
    Southernsurvivor Member Posts: 632
    edited February 2018

    Keep on going, Lita - you are one amazing woman! Love the sleeping cap you made - looks so warm and comfy. Lifting you up in prayers today. 💕

    Southern
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  • amw5
    amw5 Member Posts: 189
    edited February 2018

    I love the sleeping cap Lita.

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  • blainejennifer
    blainejennifer Member Posts: 1,848
    edited February 2018

    I admire your spirit in face of adversity. You are my favorite role model. Thank you.

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  • MJHJAN1014
    MJHJAN1014 Member Posts: 708
    edited February 2018

    Popping in to say Hi, Lita. Here in your corner rooting for you all the way.

    Best, MJH

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  • Lita57
    Lita57 Member Posts: 2,437
    edited February 2018

    Beatmom, It was tough. Several times I had to pull out stitches and re-do them...much easier to do with a crochet project than a knitting project, ha ha. Mostly, I did a lot of it by feel.

    I used to crochet a lot when I was younger so I have the hand memory thing, and I used 4-ply yarn and a size "I" crochet hook. If I had to crochet something with thinner yarn and a smaller hook, I would have been in big trouble :o(. DD says I should put a pom pom or tassle on the top of the hat, so that's what I'm going to do this afternoon b4 my eyes get too tired.

    I just finished updating our phone list that goes on the wall by the land line phone. It hasn't been updated since 2013, and I figured I better get that done while I can still see.

    Take care, everyone,

    L


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  • Falconer
    Falconer Member Posts: 1,192
    edited February 2018
    Lita, love to you. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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  • Iwrite
    Iwrite Member Posts: 870
    edited February 2018

    Sending hugs Lita! Needlework is challenging even with 20/20 vision :). Nicely dine

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  • artistatheart
    artistatheart Member Posts: 2,176
    edited February 2018

    Nice hat Lita! Sophia will be a champ helper for you. How is gemzar treating you? Sending hugs!

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  • AnimalCrackers
    AnimalCrackers Member Posts: 701
    edited February 2018

    You are awesome!  You never cease to amaze me with what you accomplish.  ((Hugs)))

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  • Lita57
    Lita57 Member Posts: 2,437
    edited February 2018

    Gemzar is really doing a number on my platelets and liver ALTs. Also having some delightful gastrointestinal issues, but at least I don't have to deal with the debilitating Taxol fatigue. That was horrible. I just hope the Gemzar DOES something. My eyesight is getting worse, dizziness is back and so are headaches b/c brain tumors are growing again. Had the WBR in Sept, and RO said the mets would eventually start growing again. All I can do right now, since they can't re-radiate again (it'll turn me into a vegetable), is up my steroids, which brings on its own series of problems.

    So many other MBC sisters are suffering way more than I am, so I have to keep things in perspective.

    Hope everyone has a nice Valentine's Day. I'm going to braise some osso bucco for V-Day dinner while I can still see enough to cook. Eyesight is really getting bad.

    L

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  • blainejennifer
    blainejennifer Member Posts: 1,848
    edited February 2018

    Lita,

    Please forgive my ignorance, but I have heard that cyberknife can be used after WBR. Is that included in the proscription against radiation because of possible brain mush? I know that another round of WBR is probably out, but . . . .?

    Cruddy eyesight is no fun at all. You are one heck of a brave woman.

    Jennifer

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  • Micmel
    Micmel Member Posts: 9,450
    edited February 2018

    Lita~Your attitude and the fact of how special you are is something that always makes me smile. You truly are a rare gem of a woman. I hope beyond hope the gemzar does a tremendous amount for you. You certainly are loved and supported across the miles. Hugs beautiful! ~M~

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  • Lita57
    Lita57 Member Posts: 2,437
    edited February 2018

    blaine, I asked RO about that too, and he said we couldn't do it at this time.

    Thanks for asking

    L


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  • Liwi
    Liwi Member Posts: 298
    edited February 2018

    Lita I continue to be amazed by all you are able to do with all that you are going through. You are amazing. I worked on sending healing energy to you and many of our MBC sisters who are having challenges during my healing meditation today and hope some of that energy reaches you all and helps.

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  • Falconer
    Falconer Member Posts: 1,192
    edited February 2018
    Osso bucco- yum- one of my favorite aromas to fill the house with while it's cooking. Happy Valentines Day, lovely Lita!
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited February 2018

    Lita, cool sleeping hat. I have a pale blue but sure didn't crochet it! My thread of choice was embroidery art. Long long ago. Always thinking of you. .

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  • Mominator
    Mominator Member Posts: 1,575
    edited February 2018

    Lita, you are lovely and the hat is lovely. The colors are pretty and the stitches are so even. It's amazing that you can do that with your vision.

    I teach crochet for the craft guild at my church, many of our members are retirees. Grace joined us soon after her 94 birthday, as she had recently moved into her daughter's home. I taught Grace crochet, and she made many items for her family and our craft fair. As her arthritis made it hard for her to crochet, she started loom knitting. 

    Loving your perspective, even as you are dealing with "delightful gastrointestinal issues."

    Happy Valentine's Day to you and your wonderful hubby (and not to that nasty interloper).

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  • MJHJAN1014
    MJHJAN1014 Member Posts: 708
    edited February 2018

    Lita- Happy Valentines' Day to you as well! I know the meal will be yummy! The spiritual work and mental energy that has gone into your being able to comment on your condition in such a nonchalant manner is no small thing. It seems that you have achieved a state of grace and I hope it is bringing you peace. I'm sure you have times of raging against this evil disease as we all do. But you are loved and admired by all of us

    Best, MJH

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  • Maire67
    Maire67 Member Posts: 768
    edited February 2018

    Lita, what a lovely hat. You inspire me to keep up my knitting . You are so creative. What a lovely idea for Valentine dinner. Wishing you a Happy Valentine’s Day. Take careMaire

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  • Micmel
    Micmel Member Posts: 9,450
    edited February 2018

    Hi Lita! Just popping into say hello and to tell you I was thinking about you. Hope Sofia is keeping your feet warm. Loving that sleep hat! Did you ever add the pom Pom you mentioned? That would look cool! Much love ~M~

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  • Lita57
    Lita57 Member Posts: 2,437
    edited February 2018

    Yes, added the pom pom.


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