MI Survivors

Thanks. I'll ask her what type of follow-up tx she was on. I don't recall. Actually it was just 5 years since her first occurrence.
Last evening I began getting some tingling in my left hand and then had some numbness in the hand if I laid on that side during the night. I'm assuming this is from inflammation from rads. Anyone else experience this?
Thanks you to each and everyone of you. Happy for each of you as you finish rads.
Happy 4th!
Linda

HI Mary and Welcome!

What a great set of pictures, Nancy. Thanks for taking the time to post them..... I'm especially grateful since we forgot to bring a camera for the big day. Hope that these images bring back as many happy and inspirational feelings to each of you -- as they do for me. I'm so glad that we were able to participate, even in the limited fashion that I was able. What a great team that we made!! Let's keep inviting more folks to join us for next year. Hope that all are having a great summer and enjoy the 4th with all of it's festivities.

Best to each of you in your journey!!

Great set of pictures, Nancy. Looks as though you had a blast. Thanks for posting.

Betsy43

Thanks for the pics Nancy! Hello to our new ladies...sorry you are here, but glad that you found us.
I've only got a couple weekends occupied this summer....Don't know who or what 'Eddie Hines' is, but I'm game!!

Hugs,
Denise

Hi ladies, thought maybe I'd join in and see if there's anyone from the Holland area here. I just finished chemo last week and I am half way done with my rads. This tread just caught my eye, so I thought..what the heck.. Thanks rosebud

RoseBud: So glad you found us! A very friendly group of Michiganders here............We have girls from different areas of the State and try to get together a few times a year for lunch. I'm not from the Holland area, but someone has to be!

Hugs,
Denise

Oh sure, Nancy, blame me! I'm the world's biggest procrastinator. Especially when it comes to uploading photos on a dial up connection.

Sorry it's taken so long to get the photos done. My husband is currently obssessed with mock drafts for fantasy football and has been hogging the internet for weeks.

Anyway, here is the link for the photos. Let me know if you have any problems. http://good-times.webshots.com/album/559842755qRnjqi?start=0

Welcome to all the new ladies! Sorry, I'm not in the Holland area either.

Deb - would love to meet you. I don't know if I can swing a Monday, though.

Well, DH is chomping at the bit to get on line.

Take care everyone.

Irene

Hi Rosebud. I live in Alendale so not very far from Holland. I love shopping there and going to the lake. Let me know if you want to get together sometime. Maybe we can start a get together on this side of the state.
Jackie

Has anyone heard from Anne? (armynavymom)...She hasn't been on any of the forums I usually see her on, and she didn't answer the pm I sent her to see if she was okay. Yup, I'm a Mother Hen...........worry.

Hugs,
Denise

I appologise Michigan Sisters. I didn't mean to worry anyone. I'm okay, just out of sorts mentally. Dad's death really hit me hard, and the stupidist things set me off. I haven't been a lot of grins and giggles, so I've been keeping to myself.

We have Dad's house emptied and on the market - did anyone see the article in the Ann Arbor News about the family who found the hand grenade? That was me.

Denise - I'm sorry, my sister. I did answer your PM. A long reply, if not exactly cheerful. I guess it went to cyberspace. I truely didn't mean to worry my favorite mother hen. <hugs>

Physically, I had good news (and it's a measure of the weirdness of this beast that I can say this and know you'll understand why it's so thrilling) I had a completely normal colonoscopy. The specialist I saw wants me to come back in 5 years instead of the normal 10, but only due to my history. Mentally it was really tough because that was one of the last tests my Dad had before he passed in May. The anesthesiologist basically said for me to grow up and get over it (because I kept crying while I was sitting waiting), the doctor and 'my' nurse were very kind and understanding.

Mary - I am in Shelby Township, too. Where do you get treated? Who's your onc? Maybe we can get together sometime since we're so close. I finished chemo in March and Rads just after Memorial Day.

That being said, I have to share that we are moving. Not far, about 6 miles, but we won't be renting any more. I'm so excited I could burst. I'm not looking forward to the packing, but I'll deal with that by thinking about how fun the unpacking will be.

Where is the lunch with Deb on the 30th? I'd love to join you all, but I'll have to count my vacation days.

I really better get to work - another very busy day is looming!

Hugs to all,
Anne

Hi Postettes,
Friday was hump day for me and I am halfway through rads!

Anne, I'm sorry you have had such a tough year. Yes, I heard about the grenade - how scary! I recall cleaning out my Mom and Dad's house and it was a tough time. Glad you had a good result with the colonoscopy. It must be exciting to be moving into your new home. Is Shelby Township near Detroit?
Take care all of you. I'd love to join you in Brighton, just not sure I can manage to work it in with rads. But I may give it a try. Let us know where and when.
Love and prayers to all of you, Linda

I'd love to meet if you make it for dinner or some time after 3:30 p.m. I've dwindled my vacation time since my DH has been sick.

We need to catch up! So many newbies - Welcome from another Postette!

Dinner would be better for me, too. I'm sure my boss will let me cut out early! She's a sweetie.

Anne

Hey, I'd like to come, too. This could be a mini-pinkstock for me, since I won't be able to make it to New York. Let me know what's been decided. If anyone else would be coming from the Lansing area, maybe we could ride together.

Laura