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  • Ka-Loni
    Ka-Loni Member Posts: 431
    edited June 2007
    Hi Ladies, Dawn sounds like fun playing with your perenniels. Today was a lazy day for me. I just laid on my reclining couch this afternoon. I am getting lazy at that. I am feeling OK. Just tired. Dawn know your brother is in my prayers. It will be nice to get him for surgery. It has to be so hard on you. Know your in my prayers too sweetie. Well, I am going to go for now. I will check in later.

    God Bless,
    Kaloni
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  • honeygirl
    honeygirl Member Posts: 1,718
    edited June 2007
    Hello lovely ladies. I hope this finds everyone well. Dawn , I bet your house was the kool-aid house when the children where younger! You sound like the kind of person that always has a lovely garden , can through together something for dinner in a split second and it is de-lish , is ready for company anytime , you know someone I am so jealous of!!!lol The men in your life are so lucky , and I'm sure they know it!
    Kaloni , I met to ask you , how has your hair grown in? I mean how long is it now? Is it the same color and texture? Or did it change. August the 1st , will be my last chemo tx. I can't wait for my hair to start growing again. I hope it doesn't come in curly. I don't have the face for curly.
    Jackie , looks like a fab bik'in weekend! Have fun all. Hugs and Prayers to all. Melody
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  • honeygirl
    honeygirl Member Posts: 1,718
    edited June 2007

    Oh Kaloni , I tried to e-mail you pics , but it came back as a failure. Said address didn't exist! Let me know and I'll try to send them again. Melody

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  • Ka-Loni
    Ka-Loni Member Posts: 431
    edited July 2007
    Hi Melody, This is funny. Before I got breastcancer my hair was a dirty blonde. Of course I was lightening it. I then put a temporary color on which was a dark brown. It would not come out for anything. Ha! After chemo, when my hair started growing in it was that same color which is dark brown. I guess, realistically I am a brunette. Ha! I would love to go lighter again. It is about 2 inches all over and it is thicker and wavy. Before it was straight, very little wave. I am glad it didn't get real curly. I like the wave instead. Tomorrow me and mom are going to the mall and do some birthday shopping for Mike. His birthday is July 6. And, were going to eat lunch too. I will get some walking in there. It is a good start. I might just pick up some haircolor too. Ha! You know what, your going to look just beautiful when your hair grows back. It definetly will do what it wants to do too. Ha! I am keeping positive minded thoughts about how I am going to look later. I am going to look good again. I will be able to look in the mirror and be proud of what I see again. I might just enter some swim suit contests. Ha! You know there is light at the end of this long tunnel, and there is life too. You will get there as well. I will post a picture on my carepage of what I look like with my hair. So, visit it. I talk to you later sweetie.

    Go to www.Carepages.com and click on visit. Type in KaloniSueKelley.

    Also, to enter my email address, Go to the Yahoo page. Go to mail. And, enter my email address there.
    kkelley39@yahoo.com

    God Bless Melody,
    Kaloni
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  • JaxsonHarley
    JaxsonHarley Member Posts: 95
    edited July 2007
    Good Morning My Girlies!

    Kaloni, I want to wish you a very Happy Birthday this Friday. It sounds like you have a great plan, shopping & lunch is always fun to do!
    Dawn, many prayers for your brother, he will do just fine. He is lucky he has such a great sister! How is everything with you? Your garden sounds beautiful! I have to get a move on with ours to get ready for this wedding which is creeping up on me!
    Melody, how are you feeling? Today is my last chemo, Yay! You will be at your last one before you know it! I know I can't wait for something that resembles hair to grow again! I wonder what my color will be? Probably brunette like my Mom's.
    We went for a ride Saturday to Buttermilk Falls. We parked the bikes and went for a hike to take pics. When we got back, a very small bicycle with training wheels had been parked right behind the Harley's, even with the helmet perched on the handlebars just like what I do! It was so cute! We took a picture of that.Then Jeff decided to take the American flag off the back of mine and we left it on his peal for him with it draped across his seat! Really made my day! Anyway, I want to wish you all a very Happy July 4th, have a great day! With Lot's of Love & (((hugs))) Jackie
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  • ripplesdf
    ripplesdf Member Posts: 182
    edited July 2007
    Hi Ladies. Happy 4th!!! I haven't been here in forever it seems. It's a rainy rotten day here, but we just got back from my sister's next door for our indoor picnic. We still had a nice time.
    Thanks so much everyone for prayers for my brother. He had the biopsy done Monday and the dr says he thinks it's B9. Won't know 100% until we get results, but it sounded like good news to me. He is very sore and living on Lortabs, but he sounds in better spirits when I talk to him everyday. My son decided to go spend the day with him instead of visiting us today. I am so proud of my boy. He's 25, but he's still my baby. He's a very caring guy and thinks the world of his Uncle Ernie. Ernie was 16 when I had Mikey and I can still see him sitting in the back seat of our car holding Mikey's tiny hand the day we brought him home from the hospital so they've always had a special bond.
    Jackie YEAHHHHH!!!! Your last treatment. That's great! And Melody, yours is coming up fast too!! Isn't it funny how the hair comes back different? One of my friends had BC 3 yrs ago and her hair has come back fuller with such a beautiful wave in it. Go figure. You'd think something so rough on your body would have a lousy effect on your hair. Maybe it's God's way of showing you that something good can come from something so lousy.
    Jackie, I love the story about the little bike. I bet that kid will cherish that flag for a long time! We have been in that area before, but haven't got the chance yet to go back to explore the falls. Bet it's beautiful.
    Well, gotta go girlies. I hope all is well and everyone's having a greath 4th.
    Love, hugs, and prayers...Dawn
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  • Ka-Loni
    Ka-Loni Member Posts: 431
    edited July 2007
    Hello sweeties, I woke up around 9:00. And, I am sitting here having my coffee. It sure looks rainy here. Well, I am doing good. Yesterday, me and mom went to the mall and we had a ball. We love shopping. She just had to spoil me for the day. Ha! We went into the hallmark store first. I had to get Mike's birthday card. And, then we went to JCPenney's, and bought Mike's birthday gift. I also found a beautiful purple blueish swimsuit for myself. It is a two piece, but it hides my scars. It ties around my neck and hangs down over my belly. It shows cleavage! It really looks nice on. Then she bought me a few tops. We went everywhere. After we left the mall, we went to lunch at Chili's. Yum! Then we went and did more shopping, of course. So we made an all day thing of shopping. Today, I am going to do some cleaning. I need to put some laundry in. My good thing today was coming here and sharing what I did yesterday. Thank you too for all your lovely messages. You ladies are so wonderful to me. I hope you have a great day. I will check in later on.

    God Bless,
    Kaloni
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  • honeygirl
    honeygirl Member Posts: 1,718
    edited July 2007

    Hi ladies. I am having a really bad weekend. I put down my kitty Edwina Louise aka , "honeygirl" yesterday. She was my beautiful , furry companion for 16yrs. But I held her and told her I love her as she passed in my arms. My sorrow is immense , so please forgive me for not writing more or being positive. I hope you're all doing well and had a good weekend. Dawn , I hope your brother is better and that he will get b9 news. Take care. Hugs , Melody

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  • ripplesdf
    ripplesdf Member Posts: 182
    edited July 2007
    Hi Melody. I am so very sorry for your loss. Do not apologize for your post. I had my beautiful Bear for 20 yrs and had her put down 2 summers ago. We had her mom for 16 yrs and lost her to feline leukemia. It was very hard to do, but Bear could hardly walk one morning and something told me maybe she slipped on the stairs and maybe her hip was dislocated. When I got to the vet he said her hips were fine and after examining her he said she had a lot of swelling with her kidneys-sign of kidney failure. He said the most humane thing at her age would be to "let her go". So my DD and I stood there while I held her in my arms leaning on the table while she very quickly and peacefully slipped away. He let us stay in the room to gather ourselves. We kept talking and laughing about the funny things she did. It seemed to help alot.
    I now have my little Peanut-a yellow tabby. She is obsessed with water and gives us a lot of laughs, I know she's not Bear, but she sure helps to heal my heart. I know I will have many years with her too. To me my house without a cat is just not a house at all.
    Thank you for asking about Ernie. He is doing ok. Healing well. Still coughing a lot and can't work. His 3 inch incision still has the steri strips on his neck from the biopsy. All the tests came back B9 thank God. He has to go to the dr on the 17th to find out when it will be removed-and how. Either thru the chest-ouch or thru another incision above his collar bone taking it out in pieces. We're hoping they do it ASAP so he can get well again and return to being himself and go to work again.
    Had a tough Sunday. DS wrecked his brand new truck he had for 8 days. Thank God he is ok. He fell asleep and was going fairly slow, hit one side of a bridge and bounced over the the other side and hit that so it did a lot of structural damage, but the motor is ok. I feel so bad for him. He works so hard and is a good kid. This is his first brand new vehicle. It's a small Chevy Colorado. Nice little truck. He does plumbing, electric, heating and air conditioning and needs it for his job. So DH and him are putting his old truck back on the road Friday til his new one gets fixed. What luck-poor kid. Oh well. The important thing is he's ok and no one else got hurt.
    Sorry for rambling. I haven't been on here in so long. It's so good to know I have you ladies to "talk" to.
    Take care. Gotta go to work.
    Love, hugs and prayers. Keepin' the faith...Dawn

    Chevy
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  • honeygirl
    honeygirl Member Posts: 1,718
    edited July 2007
    Dawn great news on the B9 results on Ernie!!! That is such wonderful news. Thank You God. And I am so glad that your Son is Ok. I know he must feel terrible about the truk , but thank God he is alright. Thanks for you kind words about my cat. I have my moments everyday. Especially when I come home. Or when I am watching tv , she would always come and lay on my lap. I miss her so.
    Jackie and Kaloni , I hope all is well with you both. Jackie , have you been on any trips lately! Kaloni , I hope your healing nicely and feel good.
    Ok ladies , I talk to you later. Hugs and Prayers to you. Melody
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  • JaxsonHarley
    JaxsonHarley Member Posts: 95
    edited July 2007
    Hi Ladies!
    Dawn, that really is great news on Ernie, alright! And I also am glad your son is o.k. trucks can be fixed! My son did the same thing last year. As long as they walk away from it, nothing else is important!
    Mel, so sorry about your kitty. It is so hard to lose our beloved pets, isn't it ((((hugs)))) for you.
    Kaloni, how is the recovery going, well I hope. How is your garden, I picture all these pretty flowers in it making you smile!
    I am off tomorrow to Sterling,NY to the Renaissance Festival.A few of us on the bikes going, my son included. I can't believe he likes to hang around with the parental units. I am glad though. It's nice getting to know your kids as adults.Here is to mingling with medieval England, and eating giant turkey legs, and cream puffs and an old fashioned horse joust! It's really alot of fun.Us bikers should mix right in! Hope you all are enjoying a nice, peaceful evening, thinking of you all, with much Love, Jackie
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  • ripplesdf
    ripplesdf Member Posts: 182
    edited July 2007
    Hi my sweet sisters! Just got back from a beautiful ride today on our bike. Haven't been on it for about 3 weeks now. My foot has healed nicely so it doesn't hurt anymore to get on and off it. We stopped and had Brooks' BBQ'd chicken...yum...Rachel Ray went there for one of her 40$ a Day episodes. I've lived in this area all my life and around here Brook's is THE place to go to eat or have catering a party.
    Kaloni, hope you're so busy feeling better that you can't keep up with yourself (HEE HEE!!). It must be SWELTERING there in FL right now. I can take the heat but not the humidity. We think we may have a buyer for DH's mom's house in Holiday. Keeping our fingers crossed.
    Melody, so glad to hear from you. I'll pray for your heart to stop hurting so much. I know how hard it is, but sounds like you're getting thru it. Just gotta give it time. My kitty is now in heat! Yuck. I forgot how goofy they get. She's only 9 months old and this is her second "heat". I have an appointment for her to get spayed on Thursday. Poor thing. She thinks my husband's muck boots are just WONDERFUL!!! It's hysterical watching my husband try to find a place to hide them!!
    Jackie sounds like you're having a great weekend. Isn't it great that your son hangs out with you. My oldest DD does the same with us. Today she couldn't go b/c her shoulder was hurting her. She plays ladies soccer and softball in the summer and I think it's catching up with her 30 yr old body although SHE wouldn't admit that. How's your son doing with his new bike. Does he have callouses on his butt yet? We were out since 10 am and got back at 8pm-ouch.
    Butt I will heal (LOL). I'm full of it tonite for some reason and I haven't even had a beer or a glass of wine! Must be all that fresh air and bugs I breathed in today.
    Well ladies, thank you so much for asking about my brother and son. You guys are the best. I wish we could all meet and have a great party. Wish we weren't so far apart. But it's still like having you close. Just coming here to read your posts and "yack" back and forth is the highlight of my day.
    Take care. Love hugs and prayers. Keepin' the faith...Dawn
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  • Ka-Loni
    Ka-Loni Member Posts: 431
    edited July 2007
    Hello my sweeties,

    I thank you so much for all your continued messages on my thread. Your emotional support is so much appreciated. I have not been on here in a while. So, I am still reading all your sweet messages. Well, it will be 6 weeks into my recovery tomorrow July 16. My booby made it. He is healthy and surviving. And, me too. My incisions are healing so well. And, I am up and moving around like normal now. I went to my plastic surgeon last Wednesday, and he says I look great. He wants to see me back in another 6 weeks. He said we will then start talking about the second phase of my new booby reconstruction which will be my new nipple. And, also talk about my right booby lift in my right booby. I was so happy to hear he is going to lift my other booby to match my new booby. I will have some nice cleavage. Ha. Right now, I am to massage my scars and try to keep them out of the sun as much as possible. I am a little worried about this, since were going to Venice Beach on July 27 for a few days. I will have my umbrella up of course, and I will try to stay out of the sun. I will wear a t-shirt over my bathing suit top and wear sunscreen, and try to stay covered up. I will still enjoy myself for sure. This will be a nice little getaway. Well, I guess I will stop here for now. I will definetly catch up on my reading here. I tend to fall behind a little. I will read some in a little while. Just know I appreciate all your kindness and love. Your all so very sweet.

    God Bless You,

    Love,
    Kaloni
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  • Ka-Loni
    Ka-Loni Member Posts: 431
    edited July 2007
    Hi Melody, I am so sorry you had to say good bye to your kitty. It does hurt so much. It is hard to do. I had my kitty "hollylynn" for 14 years and she was getting old quick. She was going blind a little. Mom said she had taken her to the vet and she had some problems and just wasn't going to be around much longer, but she was in pain. So, mom had her put to sleep. She was my sweetie too. I was in such pain having to do that. I cryed and cryed. But, you know she was and is in a better place. I cremated her and put her in a urn and now she is in my curio cabinet with my two lovebirds that passed. I have a urn for "InkaBell" of 11 years. He was my baby of all. And, I have another urn for "Reno Lou". He was very young when he passed. So there they sit in my curio cabinet. I want to someday spread their ashes where I will be. I hope you feel better sweetie.

    God Bless,
    Kaloni
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  • Ka-Loni
    Ka-Loni Member Posts: 431
    edited July 2007
    Hi Dawn, I am so glad Ernie is B9. That is wonderful. He will be better before you know it. And, I am glad your son is OK. Things all do come together again, and will be OK. And, Hi Jackie, I am glad your enjoying yourself. Eat some turkey legs for me! Ha! I love the Renaissance Festival. Well, I hope you both enjoy your evening too, and stay out of trouble. Talk to you later.

    God Bless,

    Love,
    Kaloni
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  • ripplesdf
    ripplesdf Member Posts: 182
    edited July 2007
    Hi Kaloni! So glad to hear that "buddy" and you are doing so well. That is sooooo great to hear. Sounds like you're really looking forward to Venice Beach. Lord knows you deserve it. Think of all you've been thru and then just throw all that stress and anxiety into the ocean and just relax and enjoy your vacation-and the rest of your life. Drink a toast to life and all your friends who are here for you. We'll be here waiting for you when you get back.
    Take care. Bet you'll be counting the days til your trip. Keepin' the faith...Dawn
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  • Ka-Loni
    Ka-Loni Member Posts: 431
    edited July 2007
    Hi I am just popping in to let you know I made it to my sixth week. Yes, my new booby made it. I am so proud of it. I am doing good, and have got very lazy these past days. The weather here has been so hot, and it prevents me from going outdoors to do my walk. We been getting some rain in the afternoons, which is real nice though. So hopefully soon I can get out there. Tonight I have some weeds to pick up that Mike pulled for me. My garden is doing good. Well, I hope you ladies are enjoying your weekend. For me is just relax. Talk to you soon.

    God Bless,
    Kaloni
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  • honeygirl
    honeygirl Member Posts: 1,718
    edited July 2007
    Hi ladies. I hope everyone is having a good weekend. Kaloni , I'm so glad to hear you are healing well and that your booby is doing so well.
    Dawn , how is Ernie doing? I hope he is feeling better. Just knowing his tumor is b9 is such a big relief. I'm glad you are enjoying bikin again. Sounds like your foot is healing nicely.
    Jackie , I'm sure you are out bikin this beautiful weekend.
    I had some pain in my armpit , right in the middle , and I found a BB size lump.I don't have a fever , but feel like my allergies are acting up. Its so hard to tell with the chemo making my immune sys. so weak. I am going to call my onc. Monday. Oh its always something. Well ladies , have a great weekend. Talk to you all later. Hugs and Prayers , Melody
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  • JaxsonHarley
    JaxsonHarley Member Posts: 95
    edited July 2007
    Hi Girlies!
    Kaloni, I am so happy your new boobie is doing so well. I hope my lefty will work this time when we start reconstruction again next month.And have a wonderful time at the beach, I will be thinking of you this week-end.You deserve it! I will be at venice beach in November.Hubby & I are staying at my Aunts house for a week in November, and I am meeting one of the girls I met at Lifetimetv.com for the first time.We decided Venice Beach would be a good meeting place.She lives in Parrish,FL.
    Melody, I am sure it's probably your allergies, but get checked to be sure! Let us know what you find out.
    Dawn, it sounds as if you are back on track again. I am glad to be reading all this good stuff here! All right!!
    Well, was going to ride bike to work, but it just started sprinkeling, so I am off in the truck.Have a good evening my girlies,
    Love you all!
    Jackie
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  • Ka-Loni
    Ka-Loni Member Posts: 431
    edited July 2007
    Hi Everyone, It seems like forever that I have not been on here to post. I am doing good.It will be 8 weeks tomorrow. I can not believe it. It sure does fly. Well, we were going to go to Venice Beach this weekend, but we changed it to next weekend. I sure am ready for that vacation. I just need to be careful in the sun with my scars. I have to make sure I use sunscreen that is 50 proof. The sun is scorching hot here. Our days here have been real hot, but thank god were starting to get those showers in the afternoons. Well, I hope all goes well and I am thinking about you. Have a good evening.

    God Bless,

    Love,
    Kaloni
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  • JaxsonHarley
    JaxsonHarley Member Posts: 95
    edited July 2007
    Hi Girlies!

    Kaloni,It has been 8 weeks already? Holy Crap! I know it has been 4 wks since my last chemo, I am checking every other day for new hairs, isn't that silly! I bet you can't wait to sit on that beach and relax! I am envious of you!I can't wait to fly down for a week of R & R in November. This wedding is driving me cukoo! We have been so busy. The shower was Saturday. It was alot of fun!
    Melody, what's new with you? How is your chemo going? I hope you are doing well with it. I am thinking of you.
    Dawn, been out for any rides lately? How is your foot/ankle doing? We have to go up to the Adirondack Mts. for a softball tourney this week-end. I am planning on riding the bike up, it's a nice ride. Then 2 weeks to to the wedding. I am at work, so i have to get-a-going here. Have a very lovely evening, hope everyone has found their good thing for today.
    Much Love and Prayers,
    Jackie
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  • ripplesdf
    ripplesdf Member Posts: 182
    edited July 2007
    Hi Ladies! I've been away from here for forever it seems. I'm so glad that you are healing so well Kaloni! It doesn't seem like it has been 8 wks already. I bet you're really looking forward to the weekend in Venice Beach! Lord knows you've earned it! Be careful of that sun.
    Jackie sounds like you are so busy lady! 2 weeks til her big day! How exciting. My 27 yr old DD just got braces-yes braces in March and she insists she will not get married til they come off in 3 yrs. At least that gives me more time to save and prepare (LOL). We have been so very busy too. My neice is getting married in NYC Sept. 1st! My husband is walking her down the aisle (sniffle). Her Dad died 7 yrs ago-my DH's brother so she asked her Uncle Mike in a beautiful letter if he would do the honor. My son and 2 daughters are in the wedding too so we are all so excited. Can't believe how expensive it is! We made reservations at a hotel with a "discount" yesterday for Fri and Sat nites-$260 each nite-YIKES!!!! Amber is worth it though. Just can't believe how ridiculous the cost is. We had her shower in Brooklyn Sunday so we drove down and back-3 1/2 hours each way. It was a lot of fun. She was really surprised and thought it would be in 2 weeks. It was at a Greek restaurant that she works in for over 5 yrs. now and she thought she was going to work. She looked so cute walking in in her uniform-guys black pants, blue long sleeve shirt and necktie! Her eyes popped out of her head!! Sounds like you had a very busy weekend too.
    I don't know if I meantioned it before, but my DH's insurance just approved my Breast Red. surgery, but--it will be Aug. 23rd already!!! I have to go preop on the 15th and find out if dr feels I will be ok to care for 6 wk old baby the first wk in Sept-and of course the wedding. I know I won't be doing any dancing around of course, but if he feels it's too soon after surgery I will have to wait until next summer which will stink!!!! Oh well, I'll just hope for the best.
    Gotta go to work.
    BYE BYE LADIES! Love, hugs and prayers. Keepin' the faith...Dawn
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  • Ka-Loni
    Ka-Loni Member Posts: 431
    edited August 2007
    Hello there, Boy, we sure had a rainy day here. It poured and poured. I been getting some things done around the house to get ready for tomorrow. We could not find a vacancy in the Venice Beach Villas that we stay in normally. They are all booked up. So, we decided to go to Sanibel Island instead. A little further, but that is OK. We are going to stay in the Sundial condos. We have a lovely place reserved facing the beach. I just hope we get nice weather. Well, I guess I better start packing my bags. Wish me well. Be back on Monday. Have a wonderful weekend.

    God Bless,

    Love,
    Kaloni
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  • ripplesdf
    ripplesdf Member Posts: 182
    edited August 2007

    Oh Kaloni-I've heard from a friend of mine and seen pictures of Sanibel and it's just beautiful!! I hope you have the best time and great weather. We are leaving Sat. morning with a bunch of people taking our motorcycles to New Hampshire for a 3 day weekend. Can't wait to go either. Hope we have great weather. Enjoy! Love, hugs and prayers. Keepin' the faith...Dawn

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  • honeygirl
    honeygirl Member Posts: 1,718
    edited August 2007
    Hi ladies. Sounds like everyone is off having fun. Thats great. Kaloni , I hope you are having a wonderful time and that the weather held out for you. Also Jackie and Dawn , I hope the weather held out for you bikin' weekend.
    Well , I am finally finished with my chemo!yeah! Now , come on hair start growing! I will wait a month and have my arcrylics put back on. I can start feeling feminine again...
    The onc said my lump was nothing. But , he didn't really say what it was! The nurse said maybe a seb something cyst. Its just about gone now.I felt pretty bad Thurs and Fri. after my last treatment. But I am feeling better today. Well ladies , take care and have fun. Hugs and Prayers , Melody
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  • ripplesdf
    ripplesdf Member Posts: 182
    edited August 2007
    Hi Mel. That is such great news!!! You'll have to celebrate when you feel up to it. I'm sure your hair will grow back in no time. My GF went thru it a few years back and her hair is more beautiful, thick and wavy now-prettier than it ever was. Lots of hugs and prayers to you!
    We just got back at 5:30 today. We had a great time in Vermont and New Hampshire. Both states are beautiful. A lot like our beautiful Catskills here. We ended up having to stay again last nite because we got caught in some wicked downpours within a half hour of leaving yesterday morning. The weather forecast said rain later in the morning-guess it decided to come early. Oh well-I didn't melt and here I am. Can't wait to sleep in my own bed tonite. It's true that there really is no place like home. But we really did have a great time with our daughter and our friends. We ate too much-back to eating healthy again tomorrow LOL!!
    Well gotta go put my wash in the dryer before I fall asleep.
    Take care Mel and I hope everyone had a great weekend. Mel when you celebrate have one for me (HEHE!!) Alcohol is off limits for me now because my surgery is only 2 weeks away but it's a very small price to pay to have my reduction finally and hopefully get rid of some of this pain I'm having in my back and shoulders.
    Goodnight. Love hugs and prayers. Keepin' the faith...Dawn
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  • honeygirl
    honeygirl Member Posts: 1,718
    edited August 2007
    Hi Dawn. I'm so glad to hear you had a great time. Except for the rain! I know , I always appreciate "my bed" after being away from it. I will deffinately have one for you when I get to celebrating. Two weeks till surgery , wow. I am so happy for you that you get to do this. I'm sure your back and shoulders will feel sooo much better. You are in my prayers for a sucessful surgery and speedy recovery.
    Well , its dinner time. Chicken and rice with some veggies. Hope your having a good evening. Hi Kaloni and Jackie. Hope your all doing well. Hugs and Prayers , Mel
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  • ripplesdf
    ripplesdf Member Posts: 182
    edited August 2007
    Hey Mel. How are you feeling today. Better I hope. I am having my last few "drinks" tonite. Dh and I fixed london broil on the BBQ tonite with mushrooms and vidalia onions and a salad-and Blue Moon Ale of course!!! How's your weather there? It's 80 out right now and DH is mowing the grass that grew so high while we were gone. Maybe we'll go in the pool when he's done.
    I am so excited. My DD has planned to spend my b'day on the 22nd at Saratoga Raceway. She's inviting a bunch of our friends and her teacher friends!! The first time I went was last yr on my b'day and we had a blast! I only was interested in WATCHING not betting, but I bet 2 bucks on each race and won at least 5 each time. So the last race I bet 5 and won 15. DH was so unlucky that he didn't win any races and the last race we were hysterical when his horse spooked and ran from the starting gate. We sat and watched on the big screen for about 5 minutes everyone chasing this horse back and forth on the track. They scratched his horse and gave him the next best pick and he lost! It was so funny b/c he's Irish and the horse had an Irish name and still lost! Too funny. Anyway I'm looking forward to it and hoping it keeps my mind off the surgery the next day.
    BTW your dinner sounds yummy. I love rice espcially with herbs in it.
    Well take care. Gotta take care of some laundry.
    Hi Everyone!!! Have a good nite.
    Love, hugs, and prayers. Keepin' the faith...Dawn
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  • Ka-Loni
    Ka-Loni Member Posts: 431
    edited August 2007
    Hello, It sounds like everyone is doing good. Thank God. Sanibel Island was great! It was so nice. We stayed in a condo there on the beach. Beautiful! We also went to the north end of the island which is Captiva. There is alot of beautiful homes there. Alot of mansions. We got home on Monday afternoon and we were pooped. We had such a hard time leaving because it was so nice. Next time we are going to stay in Captiva for a week in a bed and breakfast. Well, it is nice to be home. I been catching up on some chores here. Tonight, I am making Chicken with lemon pepper and stuffing and corn. Yum..Well I hope you enjoy your night and sleep tight. I will check in later.

    God Bless,

    Love,
    Kaloni
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  • JaxsonHarley
    JaxsonHarley Member Posts: 95
    edited August 2007
    Well hello everyone!

    Kaloni, so glad to see you had a wonderful time on Sanibel, it is so pretty there. We are headed that way in November, can't wait! And you all are making me very hungry with all the yummy food talk! Lemon Pepper Chicken is soooo good!!
    Dawn, it sounds as though you had a great ride! Good for you! Although riding in the rain isn'y very fun is it.So you are having your surgery in 2 weeks? I am having my reconstruction surgery in 2 weeks, on Aug 30th, when is yours? The horse race must have been a riot!
    Melody, YEAH!!! You are done!! My hair is just starting to come back, I am 6 weeks out from my last chemo now. It's very fuzzy, not really looking like hair yet, maybe another month or so and I will have that G.I Jane look. I can't wait to ditch this wig!! I am glad you are feeling well, now you can put all that behind you!

    I have been very busy getting ready for my daughters wedding this Saturday, so If you don't hear from me for a few days, you know why! I love you all, sweetdreams, find your good thing, will be back soon! Love Jackie
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