TIME TO CIRCLE THE WAGONS GIRLS

MB...we can mail our snow to Lini!!! Now that sounds like a great plan LOL...look out Lini...

Thanks Odalys. That's one of my favorites.

Going to a machine quilting class this afternoon. Then on to my Lebed exercise class. If anyone gets the opportunity to go to one of these, I highly recommend it. It's a class just for bc survivors. Women of all ages and stages of survivorship are in the class I attend. It's a weekly support group with sweat. My DH insists that I go. He says that there is a noticeable(sp?) difference for the better in my mood after class. Our instructor is a survivor, also.

I'm still in PJs, and must shower and dress soon.

DD's b-day lunch was very nice. Only one brother couldn't make it. The other sibs were there with their SOs, plus my Mom. Sis in VA was not there, of course. We'll be leaving on Friday to see her for a few days.

MIL is experiencing anger and depression over rehab in nursing home. I understand it's a normal reaction. SIL is here today. It's her turn to deal with things. I'm considering today, my day off.

I'm dealing with up coming onc appt pretty well. I really don't think it's anything to worry about, but DH says I should check it out so that I'm totally at ease.

Hugs and Healing to all in need.

Laura

Morning CG's just a moment to check in here at work but will be back as soon as I get morning work "crap" done.

ok whats going on with the emotions for alot of us. I swear I am not the crying type at all and I emphasize that. Well, here lately I dont even need a reason to be mad or cry. Whats up with that? I cried Saturday cause I hung a freaking picture and it was crooked. Well, all I had to do was straighten it up but my gosh I freaking cried over it. I am going to have to call my onc. nurse and talk to her I suppose cause I hate being like this. Geesh, its spring and I am working outside and I love working outside in the dirt. (Shokk, I hate cleaning inside but can be outside doing yardwork all day long until I have to force myself to come in)

Anyway, just a quick note that here to let you all know I am officially going or possibly gone crazy. I shall return but first let me tackle some work stuff.

Amy

lol, i had a "bawling fest" last night again.........and did it to myself!!!!!!

i repeatedly listened to 'now comes the night' by rob thomas (beautiful song) and decided my ex husband should sing this at my funeral!!!!!!

wtf is wrong with me lmao?

Here's a hug for everyone



Maybe it will help, maybe not, but he's awful cute!

Gee Anne,

That's a toughy. I understand you not wanting your name on the card if you didn't contribute. Since you weren't part of the initial group, what if you just got her a birthday card on your own and left your name off the gift card? How well do you know this person? I you were all going to treat this person to lunch, I would think that would be enough.

Deb, did you see that show on Discovery last night? It is a new series called, Planet Earth. They had polar bears and penguins, and all I could think about is that you must live in the middle of all that, lol! Not really! But, it sure is cold in your neck of the woods.

Hey Girls!

Think I said to Vickie not to worry about the pup when it was Cheri - whoops!

Cried today because after I did my cardio machine at the new gym, I decided to ask about having someone show me some of the weight machines, and told them specifically about my concerns about my arm and lymphedema. Well, the personal trainer guy said he would need a doctor's note clearing me to exercise in order to give me a session to teach me. He freely admitted he didn't know what lymphedema was, and that he wasn't specifically experiences in working with someone who's had a full AND. Which I really appreciated. And I actually appreciated the fact that he didn't want to just go ahead and book an appointment with me unless he had a doctor's clearance. So why did I proceed to go out into the parking lot and cry? Just felt so sorry for myself and felt like I should just give up. That's really not like me, at least not the old me.

Sorry for the rant. I've been keeping to myself cause I have been feeling defeated lately. Just defeated by life I guess, I can't even really explain it. I'll be fine I know, guess I need to make a visit to the blues tent for a bit.

Later gators!

Ok this a a great big hug for all of those in need...
I am so glad I bought stock in KLEENEX when I was DX....(hehehehe) at least thats what DH said...and still does when the tears start to flow..which is frequently...

We cry to clean out our souls..so we must be the best group going...yup we are...cry away if it makes you feel better then put on some lip stick and go for ice cream cone...and don't forget the sprinkles...hmmm...that's why I need to lose weight...
take care all...

Vicki..yup DH is checking out what to do to mail snow...lol..asking the science teachers...I still have a huge pile....

Deb...duck..so it misses you...
MB....

Good excuse not to lose my post!! (and it was the truth!)

MB: Fish in your basement? Do I want to know why? Don't you love it when the flowers start blooming! I'm one who leaves the outdoor stuff to DH. I love flowers, gardens, ponds, etc. But I'm not much on keeping it up. Actually, husband built me a raised flower bed last fall..so that will be my project this year!
Odalys: You got a new job? Sounds like a good thing!
Laura: I know you are from MI. What is Lebed Exercise and where do you take it? I hope your MIL adjusts in NH.
Amy: If you have gone crazy, move over. I'm with ya, and I bet we can draw in about 20,000 more! Have you ever been on a anti-depressant? Maybe you could talk to your Onc. about it.
Jan: Blues weekend for you ,too. I tell ya, we need to rent a cruise ship and sail away for a week of pampering! Maybe we should get Oprah or Ellen Degeneres to help out there!!
Shel: Another one with a cryfest! Can't we all just be happy. Not pretend to be happy........but be happy! I only wish it were that simple.
Anne: Ooh, that's a tough one. Do you know the girl well? Seeing you are friends with your boss, can you ask her what's up? She is probably trying to help you out, but it is having a upsetting effect on you. (as it would me). Have to think about that one.
Deb: Caught any sunshine yet? I'd love to send you a few degrees, but just can't. We are hitting 75 today! But it is Michigan and I'm sure we'll see snow yet this season.
Colleen: That is good that your trainer is being cautious. Why did you walk out crying......I think if one of us could figure that out we'd have enough money to find a cure for this hideous beast!! Good luck!

For those I missed. Thinking of ya, love ya and hugging ya. Reminding me....Jan, thanks for the hug you sent out!
Hugs,
Denise

I think I know why I am depressed. I was talking to DH yesterday, and I said that the name of this thread was, Moving Beyond Cancer. I told him that no matter how hard I try to truly move on, I don't think it will ever really happen. And that makes me sad. I think it gets a little better every day, and then I backslide a little, then it gets better again. Will cancer ever be totally off my mind? No. But I will try to move on as much as I can.

Maybe that is what is bothering most of us lately. We feel like we can't actually move on.

Denise, some pampering sounds like an excellent idea. I'm first in line for a nice relaxing massage .

Denise-

You had a great idea!! We need Ellen Degeneres to adopt us and send us on a trip! Or come to Pinkstock and play with us...Does anyone know Ellen? LOL

Deb C

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Oh yeah, I forgot...what's the story on flaxseed? I'm ER & PR+.

Betty

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Betty,
Here is some information:
http://medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=65743

Good afternoon ladies. What is up with so many of you crying all the time? I hate to cry and rarely do. If I cry its over something major. Maybe it's a moon thing? Or do all you have the same medication? I've only been that way when I've been severly depressed and it's miserable. Mine was when they had those sentimental long distance commercials were on where the son calls home just cause he misses his folks. Got me every time.

Lisa, good luck with your sonogram today.

Iris, I know you have to feel so violated but I'm glad you got a new system set up. My apt. was broken into when I was real young and I didn't have a security system so it really scared me.

NS, I sure hope your dr. appt. went well today and you got your drains taken care of. You sure have been through alot more than you should have. I want you to get well now. It's time.

Shokk, I don't clean house or cook right now either. Now when I'm able to get around I do clean at least. I'm not a neat freak by any means, though. lol

Margaret, I had never crocheted or knitted or any other craft until they started the afghan thread. I have no craft talent...at all. My fingers just won't seem to go where they're supposed to. But I really liked the afghan project and wanted so badly to be a part of it. So several of the girls helped by sending how-to books, websites, suggestions, CD all on how to crochet. I love it, but I can't get it right. It's really easy except I can't get it straight on the edges. So somebody suggested the Knifty Knitter which is a knitting loom. You crisscross the yarn and it comes off a nifty knitted square. It's fast, easy and I'm now a part of a really good project. But I'm still working on learning to hand crochet. Sooooo, Margaret, you too, could share in this great thing we're doing. The Knifty Knitter is inexpensive and easy to learn. So c'mon and share in the fun. K?

Jan, don't know who or what the daddy of these puppies are. But I'm thinkin both have the same dad. But they look alot like their mama. I can't wait til they get big enough to play with. My dh gave in and said we could keep them both. (he felt bad for me over the new pup that got killed)
BTW, I don't like you being down in the dumps...so we need to fix it. Let's have some fun planning this weeks Cyber party. Get your mind off what ails ya. You're one of my playmates so don't be blue. I'll let you get me into trouble and we can blame Vickie. hahahaha

Anne, IMHO, I would go to the lunch and not worry about it. I don't think there's any reason to feel bad about not contributing to the gift, maybe they already had it bought, and there's also another girl that didn't. Don't sweat the small stuff sweetie. And keep the small stuff, just that, small. You are a very nice lady.

I've been trying to get this post done for a couple of hours now. So I would imagine there's been several posts I haven't read by the time it gets posted so if I don't mention you its because I haven't read them. My dh is home today off the truck and bless his heart he is a talker! He's just chattered to me the whole time I've been typing so I'd have to stop a few min. and talk to him. He is worse than an old woman about talking. lol But he's one of the best people I've ever known....most of the time. We do have out marital moments just like everybody does once in awhile.

My dd got a job. Her hours will be different all the time. Either she'll go in at 5:00 a.m. and work til 1:30 or she'll go in at 1:30 p.m. and get off at 8 p.m. Ugly hours. She's a cna but the only opening they had was dietary so I think she'll like that better and the place has good ins. Those hours just turn my little world upside down! The baby goes to daycare 3 days a week already just for social skills and learning but I'll have to take him or pick him up. I'm supposed to stay off this foot, it's getting worse. but she doesn't have anyone else so I'm gonna try it.

Well, it's been so long since I started this post that I bet I've written a small novel by now. Sorry. Incidentally, she starts work in the morning but my dh will be here for awhile before he goes back on the road.

pals
cheri