TIME TO CIRCLE THE WAGONS GIRLS

CherylG - I've lost my mind too ... so if you see it, please send it back.

I picked Tim up this morning from where he left his truck in Martinsville (after being gone for 2 weeks) and we stopped at the store on the way home.  As he always does, he unlocked the truck door for me and held the door open so I could jump in.  I always push the little unlock door botton on the side so he can just go around and jump in.  I always put my groceries on the front seat and then push the very same button to unlock the other side and then go around and get in.  Well .. for the last two weeks, I've been pushing and pushing that stupid unlock button and nothing was unlocking.  I thought I had broken it.  This freaked me out because now I was afraid I'd throw my purse and keys in the truck with groceries, walk around to get in and find I'd locked myself out.  Well, today as I'm pushing and pushing on the unlock button, Tim looks at me with a little grin and says, "Baby, that's the window button."  He just grinned, gave me a little wink and went around and climbed in.

I didn't have chemo and I didn't have radiation to my brain, so I don't have an excuse!

Charlene - I drink coffee 24/7.  It doesn't stop me from napping, going back to bed or getting to sleep at night.  Tired is just plain tired.  Sometimes at night I'll crave just half a cup.  I guess I'm a caffeine, nicotine and chocaholic.  Since I gave up booze, I don't feel too bad about these addictions. 

Cheri and Brenda (NC) - Hope all went well today at the doctors.

Madison - Hope the ringing in your ears is letting up.  It's a horrible thing to have all the time.

Nicki - I stayed up til midnight to watch the game.  I can't believe your Bears pulled that one off! 

Amy -  You've named the puppies!  Way to go! Glad they've found a new mom.  The news of all those suffering recently on the boards has hit me quite hard as well.  I've been crying a lot lately.  I don't know how to keep my emotions detached.  It's just impossible.

Vickie - Hope your daughter is feeling better.  I finished my new grandbaby's blanket and I'm getting started on the 7x9 squares. I also picked up a bunch of black yarn for you.

Gina - Poor Fluffy.  He must've really been fluffy to need a haircut!  Maybe he lost some weight after his haircut.  Are you okay after this whole cat hair salon trip?

Deb -

Denise - I could really use a petsitter, but .... I like mine to be alive when I get home.

Jankay - my color of the day is PURPLE for purple haze.  (I love Jimi BTW)

Margaret - If Mr. Tim ever hits the lotto I'm going to make sure you don't have to work anymore.  It sounds like you had a wonderful weekend with your family!

Robin - I've been thinking about you and keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

Peter - Hope you're feeling better and getting lots of rest.

Hello to Carynn, BMD, Susan, Karen, Shokk, Sherloc, AlwaysHope, Zazette, Wild/Jan, MB, CMB35, Lisa, Cowgirl, Pam, Marsha, Penny, Liz, Donna, Bev, Tricia, Ferne, Dash, Odalys, Karen, Carrie, Doreen, NancyLee, Elaine, Colleen, Jasmine, JoeyAnn, Jenni, Dorothy, Tracey, Traci and all the sisters I've missed.

Love,
Bren

hey circle girls

i could use your suggesitons.  i am trying ot fiind some where to go for a break tha tis close to augusta ga  where my doctor is.

any ideas

good evening ladies!!

well I had another whole day off!! whooooooohooooooooooo so i didnt get out of bed till noon!!!

Hubby made me bacon and eggs......a nice treat as we dont normally have time for such greasy breakfasts... ha!

Today is canadian Thanksgiving... Happy Thanksgiving to all my canadian girlfriends!!!

I didnt do turkey today I did a Huterite chicken with steamed carrots... sweet potatoes... whipped potatoes.... steamed brussel sprouts and my whole time fav gravy and dont forget the stuffing!!!!!!!!!

o la la!!!!

took dogs out to river omg how humouris is my jack russell terrier he looked like a wet rat!!! hahahahha

ty on your continous support of raves!!!!

luv and hugs

Tracey

well I made it through my first day back at work with only 1.5 hours of OT! There is so much that I have to fix.

any news from Cheri?

Was hoping more gals would be coming home.....

Miss you all

Good evening everyone!

I just finished watching Dancing with the Stars.  Love watching Marie Osmond and seeing her brother.  It just reminds me of a time when the world seemed so much safer and kinder.

Cheri -- I'm sorry the onc rescheduled your appointment.  I hate that you have to go all week now worrying and wondering about the lump.  The strange thing is that if I find a lump, I usually go back to my breast surgeon.

Vickie -- what class are you taking?  I don't remember you saying.  I hope you are feeling better and I'm sorry about your daughter and the sadness she must be feeling.  Just a few more days and you will be sitting by the pool or the beach together.

Gina -- how did Mr. Fluffy survive the new doo?

Cy -- you amaze me the way you keep working through chemo and surgery for port replacement and infections. 

Tracey -- Happy Thanksgiving!  Stay strong.  I'm so happy to hear that you have found your perfect niche in the workforce.  You really sound like you love your job now and such enthusiasm.

Nicki -- I don't seem to see much of you anymore.  I guess you are busy with work.

Liz, BinVA, WildJan-- hello to you!

Amy -- are you going to post pics of the new pups Buck and Bonsai?  I love your animal pictures.

Angel, Sherloc -- hi, hope you had a wonderful day.

Naniam -- please check in and let us know how you are doing.  I know that its hard dealing with family sometimes and we are here to support you and you can vent to us when you need too.

Well, going to head to bed.  Please continue to remember Ravencaine and her family in your prayers.

Hugs from A to Z.

Hello Circle Family!  I haven't read back beyond this page, so I have no idea what's happening around the Circle.  I will read back and catch up though.

I hope everyone is ok and doing well and happy.  I've been terribly busy and things are a bit more difficult to manage lately.

As I stated in my last post, I received my Lupron injection last week and my leg and hip hurt for a couple of days and I had the nausea and vomiting for two days and my hot flashes have returned with a vengence and the night sweats and I am so tired from it all I slept for hours on Saturday and to top it all off, I keep having bouts of anxiety attacks and crying.

Sunday was the worst, I started an argument with DH and we both ended up crying and it was a huge mess, I kept begging him not to leave me because I'm a little crazy right now and I know it's hard to put up with me, but if I didn't have him I would go nuts and let me tell you sisters and Peter, I am not this way, ever, ever - I felt like I was sitting outside myself watching some pathetic creature laying prone on the floor in a puddle of tears and snot beseeching this man to stay - I swear I wrote this scenario in a short story when I was in school, LOL - but guess what, it was me and I am ok now, at least for this time right now, we will see how the next hour goes.

I did call the dr. and asked why wasn't the effexor working and he said because I just started taking it and it takes a bit to build up and since I've a had a sudden drop in my estrogen level, things are going to take a while to catch up to each other and it may be a couple of weeks, but to hang in there.  I said "o.k." hung up the phone a cried.

I told my boss what was happening and she is so cool, she said do what you have to do, take breaks, walk around, I always get my work done and then some, so no worries there.  But man, oh man, let me tell you, THIS FLIPPING SUCKS!

There's nothing like losing your mind while folks watch and point, LOL!!

This too shall pass, right?

Hugs and more hugs to you all.  I think about you all and I say to myself, damn, the things we have to go through how lucky we are that we have our Circle.

Nickie - I opened up this page and saw your post.  Oh no, not another bc sister.  I didn't know Sedgymom but I can't bare to hear of anyone else dying. 

Wishing everyone a peaceful night and God's

Love and hugs,

Hi Cy,

I'm the "other" Brenda in VA that was going to meet Brenda in NC for lunch after her doctors appt today.  Something came up on my end and I couldn't get down to NC today.  BUT, the good news is, I'll be down in her area in another week or two and we're going to get together then.  I can't wait! 

I met another gal from BCO in August, who is from northern VA, and was vacationing about half an hour from where I live.  We've become great friends.  I'm so blessed to have met her. 

It will be wonderful to meet a Circle Girl in person.

Brenda in VA

Evening friends. Hope everyone had a grand day. Mine was busier than usual. Daughter wrecked her van today. No one hurt but the van is totaled. Not a good thing when you have 4 kidlets to transport. Hope it doesn't take to long to fix.

Hubby and I went to see 3:10 to Yuma tonight. Excellent movie.

Was hoping to see an update from Cheri. Where is that girl?

Bren, glad Tim made it home safe and sound.

Amy, how did the puppies do at the vets?

sleep well Nicki

Hey Tracey, good to see you. Happy Thanksgiving

And to you Shel

falling asleep on the keys. I'll catch up tomorrow. Hi and sweet dreams to all.

Z, hugs to you.  Take it one day at a time.

G, I'm having a hard time reading about another sister losing her battle.  It's a good thing you are having a heat wave or the former Mr. Fluffy would be mighty unhappy now.

Shel, hugs to you too.  I can't imagine what the hormonal issues are like. 

Marsha, I was just going to ask about Cheri.  Any idea why she was banned?

Margaret

Good morning campers!  Wow, hard to believe its the middle of October already.  Summer seems to be hanging on in these parts.  We're still in the upper 80's to low 90's.

I'm keeping good wishes and happy thoughts for those with appointments today. 

Have a wonderful day.

HUH?  I'm joining the other girls in the confused tent. 

Tracey - was that a yes or a no? 

Morning all - it started off cool here but is going to be in the 80's later.  I've been for my walk, knocked my head off on the garage door (yes I ducked - just not enough) and now I'm sitting here with a glass of water and catching up with my friends.

BBL

Liz

off to the doctor see you later