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

Texas. I cried during national news as well. As the dad of a slain girl wept, I wept with him. Also cried tonight as they said the coroner was getting dna samples to identify the children. I can’t begin to comprehend a coroner having to view the bodies of 19 murdetedchildren. Heart breaking.

I wrote a post and then deleted it because we're not supposed to get into politics on this forum. I am very sad for the bereaved parents in Texas. I am certain there will be more heartbreaking stories in the news for years to come. Also copious "thoughts and prayers" in lieu of any conscientious approach to prevention.

I hope this is not too political or offensive.

DH went to the gym. It's too early for me. I plan to take a walk for 2 miles or a little farther.

While he is gone, I will finally get to read the NYT and WAPO. And work Wordle. I have missed days since leaving home.

We don't mention much politically here. Not too much religion either. It is hard though not to speak when such a tragedy takes place. I too have tears in my eyes many times over since this latest massacre of innocent children. I won't say a lot more because it doesn't seem to help anyway. Just try to find some peace in yourself ( not too easy at the moment ) so others later can feel it and wish to spread it outward to others -- each in our own circles. All I will say on my way to other subjects is only love ( of life and each other ) will help us get over this huge gap in our consciousness.

Dr. appt today and then blood draw in the afternoon. Likely not too much fun. We may have rain -- possibly some serious pour-downs. Hoping to at least avoid thunderstorms. I don't like to be out and about when the thunder and lighting is streaking through the sky. If, when we are done with the blood draw, we are able we will likely stop at the Kroger store near-by which has so many nice low-salt items. I'm a bit shy on a couple of things. The Dr.'s appt. will be just to confirm the findings that I already knew about and likely to talk about time for the next scope. I'll be starting all over at 1 again on the series of 4 scopes that have to show clear before they can be lessened to twice a yr.

SIL will drive us -- at least to Mt. Vernon and the second appt. for the blood draw. This draw is just for some numbers the Cardiac Dr. wants to check -- I've already had the big once a yr. ( though I think they snuck an extra one or two in on me ) one that checks your overall numbers for any health condition just showing up or for that which you already have.

I have had a lot of changes since the surgery in Nov. ( 21 ) and since all I'm doing is designed to make me better, I hope by next yr. I'm able to get off a lot of the medication I'm having to use now.

I hope you all have a good day.

Checking in quicky again. A couple of things here. First, I sent you a p.m. Carole. Also wanted to let all of you in on my good news. At Dr. B's office I got really good news. He has sent specimens into the lab from this latest scope. Even though he recognized the big lesion as a cyst, he sent some in to be checked. That, plus the other place that looked like a cancerous spot turned out to both be negative. No cancer. That means I've actually been cancer free since my scope that took place in 9/2021.

I automatically go to the 6 months schedule now and will not scope again until this coming December. This is great. I've been hoping to be able to NOT have to see Dr.'s so much and it is happening. Also, it is nice to think/know that maybe a good heart valve and other items ( like low iron replacement ) are being addressed and that all will help my body function hopefully a lot more normally than it has for a while.

Lastly, we do have muted sun so the weather is matching my good mood. See you all later.

Wonderful medical news. Good way to start off the holiday weekend. Had a busy day. First PT, then the grocery store for a few things. This afternoon I had bloodwork. My stomach is still feeling a bit wonky. So I'm going to do a liquid diet till it feels better. Gatorade and chicken bone broth soup. Should get some of the blood work results tomorrow and the rest next week. I'm sure by then I'll feel better.

It's been nice today, but we're due for rain all day tomorrow. Then several days of sunny and warm. Love spring. Enjoy the rest of your day.

IllinoisLady, great news! A weight off your shoulders

Jackie, I read your PM.

Today I hope to buy some flowers for our deck. It looks very bare. DH loves red geraniums so I usually buy a large one if they aren't all sold out. Apparently other people like them, too!

Happy Friday to all.

Most mornings when I awake, I am pleasantly surprised to find I'm still alive. On occasion I have been known to wake up mean and irritable, but even then I can choose not to stay that way. Yesterday is gone, and tomorrow may not come. Today is the only slot of time I really have. What a shame to blow it. I want to make today the very best possible. . . . Before I crawl out of bed, I thank the Lord for another day and ask for strength. Maybe I'm to clean the house, or work at the office, or talk with a friend over lunch. The tasks aren't the issue; my attitude is. -Marabel Morgan

Cloudy and muggy this afternoon. Walked this morning with a girlfriend and it was nicer out. Carole - love red geraniums. Hoping you find what you need for the deck. Cardplayer - those books sound good. Might just have to get Rumors.

Have a great week-end.

k-gobby,

I agree southern Calif. is beautiful. I spent 25 yrs. there but returned home in 1997. I missed ( though I didn't realize it for a long time ) the seasons we have here. I guess I need more change than how Ca. was back then. We lived in Santa Barbara, Carpinteria, and Ventura. I wouldn't trade it, but I've been very happy here at home since we returned.

Hope the blood issues are going to totally resolve so you can do the other operation.

I'm hoping for no more rain, but it was in the whole week's forecast. Dh said we have some sun tomorrow -- sure hope so. It has though been raining more through the night then the day lately -- so sun could happen.

Glad to see the week-end -- hope you all have a wonderful one.

Starting out cloudy and cool. I think it will change to sunny and cool. Most of our rain predictions have disappeared. That is nice. I have nothing special for today, but plenty to do -- so whatever gets in front of me first will get the attention. Do need to visit a friend for a bit. Need to get to breakfast now -- got up late, so it is too.

Hope you all have a really good Saturday.

I got my housing recertification letter. Rent is unchanged from last year despite more medical expenses because of increase in rent.

I have been having problems with strange sensations in my left foot. Lots of weird stuff. I have been paying attention to it. I identified one as the pressure of my foot crushing the carpet. I am . But I think my right foot is a goner, given all the reasons for nerve damage. At least it isn't a candidate for amputation.

Great medical news, Jackie!

Cardplayer, I love Foo Fighters (still mourning Taylor Hawkins). Speaking of Dave Grohl, have you seen his TV miniseries about the various cities he & the band played (culminating in a live set on “Austin City Limits”)? I downloaded the album (back when AppleMusic was still iTunes and you could buy downloads—I resent having to stream).

Yesterday (Friday) was miserable, chilly & rainy. (My carefully-flat ironed and anti-humidity-serumed hair immediately fluffed up into a frizzy mess resembling old carpet). We left home at 7 for a 10am flight to Toronto out of Midway. Got to the airport just before 8 and discovered the 7:45 flight had yet to leave, due to a ground stop in Toronto (near-zero visibility), No word on our flight—Porter has only one gate at Midway, so our plane was stuck in the hangar till the earlier flight took off…which wasn’t till 2pm. We couldn’t board & leave till the gate was empty, at 3pm. Got to Toronto and waited 30 minutes for a gate, because all the earlier delayed flights were ahead of us and the customs/immigration hall could take only 2 flights at a time. No taxis waiting in line—the whole world is using rideshares these days. (We’ve found Toronto cabbies really resent credit cards—I had to pay with US$, losing a bit of money on the exchange, till I wised up and took out CAN$ from the hotel ATM—even with the fees, we still came out ahead on the exchange).

Weather here is perfect: sunny, high 60s-low 70s. My L toes hurt and my R hip is killing me. But if I wear my OOFOs slides or Vionic sandals, my foot is fine. Luckily, I packed a collapsible hiking cane, and that is helping my hip immensely (and lets me walk much faster). So at home, I’ll exercise in OOFOs and walk outdoors with my hiking poles (which will also give me an upper-body workout).

As to the Texas shooting, all I will say here is this: any pol who doesn’t do diddly about gun laws and asks “Do I have your vote” will get the reply “No, but you have my thoughts & prayers.” Anyone in any state who facilitates an abortion in TX (even suggesting where in an adjacent state to get one) can be sued for $10K; but anyone who sells two assault weapons to an 18-yr-old psychopath who then murders 19 kids & 2 teachers gets off scot-free. In OK, a doctor can be prosecuted for removing an ectopic or rotting embryo which could kill a pregnant woman—so the life of a fertilized blob is considered more valuable than that of the living, breathing (and often already-child-rearing) woman carrying it.

I don’t give a rat’s arse if that violates Forum guidelines. It had to be said

Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it. Embracing our vulnerabilities is risky but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love and belonging and joy—the experiences that make us the most vulnerable. Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light. -Brené Brown

Sandy, I totally agree. We just heard on tv that there have already been 27 school shootings this year. They are so common that they don't make the national news unless the number of murdered kids is large. Somehow it doesn't make a difference that a majority of the country are against sales of assault guns to 18 year olds. The minority rule.

Yesterday was the opening day of the Park Rapids Farmers Market. Venders were asked to be set up by 8:30. We were in compliance and did not make a sale the first hour. Then a woman who buys one of dh's bowls every year appeared and picked up the most expensive bowl on display, a large burl bowl, and bought it. That broke the stalemate and we ended up having good sales.

I was afraid the inflation and pessimism about the economy might put a damper on sales this year but apparently not. People are still spending money. I empathized with some senior folks who admired the bowls but didn't have a place for additional beautiful things. I am in pretty much the same position. I used to buy something beautiful, pottery, glass, wall art etc., whenever we travelled. But now I try to restrain myself unless the purchase is something like a wonderful mug that I use.

Today I am relaxing. Later I hope to take my 2 mile walk. Maybe I will extend it to 2 1/2 miles.