Positive Girls Club

Sheila, you could have some of our rain - we have had none for three days now, and it's due back on Sunday. 

big hug

Valerie S

Hi, everyone, sorry I haven't posted for the last 2 weeks. When I was at the computer, I couldn't think of anything to post or I started nodding off after reading a few posts.

I've been on Aromasin now for a month. So far it isn't too bad, but some days are better than others.

My husband are flying up to St. Louis tomorrow morning, then on Wednesday we'll drive his mom down to see her sister in Tenn for a few days and fly back home on Oct 30. I'm looking forward to the trip. Now all I have to do is finish packing.

We're getting some rain here, too. It's our first in about 3 weeks plus it cooled off big time. Today was about 30 degrees cooler than yesterday.

Thanks for that verse about the pink ribbon. I'm going to have make a copy for myself.

Woo Hoo, weddings! I hope you have fun planning them.

See you next week.

Hi everyone.

Guess what . . . It's RAINING!!!! It has been raining on and off since Tuesday. It is not real hard but gentle showers. I think that they have gotten between 2-3 inches in Charlotte this week and we may have about 2 inches this week in Lenoir. The rains are supposed to leave by tonight or tomorrow morning. It is not enough to stop the water conservation orders but it is a start. We have been behind our average rain totals in every month except one since January and it added up to about 20 inches behind. All the boat docks in the local lakes/rivers have been closed because of the low water levels.

That's positive enough for me.

Sheila

I, too, think a positive attitude is what helps us get through all this bc crap... 

I went for a walk when I got home from the hospital, after my bi-lateral mast.  I really didn't have much pain at all from my surgery.  I also didn't have too many se's from the chemo.   I really think that being positive helps us to heal more quickly, too.

Through all this bc experience, I have felt God's presence in my life, helping me through every step of the way.  Every time I have needed something, sometimes even before I know I need it, it is THERE!... 

So, I just have to THANK GOD for helping me through this, and I have read that God can make GOOD things come from the bad things that happen in our life.  HE has made LOTS of good things happen for me, and I just know HE will be here for me, helping me with whatever I need. 

This is a nice thread! 

Harley

Sheila,

Yes, since I have moved here (North Carolina) from Maryland, I have met so many nice people!  They have all helped me in many ways.  I just know that GOD has put these people in my life, to help me, and to be here for me, when I was here alone.  My dh was still in Maryland, in the DC area, because he was in the Navy, and his MOM moved down to SC.  She was a big help also, and even though we weren't very close, we have become much closer, and I can only think that it was part of GOD'S plan for us to become closer, too.  God has blessed me in so many other ways, too, since beginning this bc journey.

Good luck with your surgery!  I'll be praying for you, that all goes well!  My reconstruction surgery will be next week, on Nov. 7th.  It is a one step, implant without expander surgery, with saline implants.

God Bless,

Harley

Sheila and Harley, I hope your surgeries go well and that you will have speedy recoveries.

My husband and I made it back from our trip. The 10 year old car with over 100,000 miles on it made it from St. Louis to Tennessee and back. The Check Engine Service light was on for most of the trip, but the car seemed to run alright. Instead of taking the car in for a Maintenance Check as we had asked, his mom took it to NTB for an oil change and tire rotation. They also replaced the windshield wipers which we really needed on the trip down because it rained nearly all the way through Kentucky and Tennessee.

His aunt looked really good for someone who has been in a nursing home for 3 years. The staff there had done her hair and make up for a special visit from her sister and nephew. She was wearing a nice outfit and special jewelry, too. When my hubby sat next to her she grabbed on to his hand and didn't let go for a long time. She didn't say much, but we could tell that she was happy to see us.

We got to visit with a few other relatives while we were there.

Where we live in Texas doesn't get much Fall color, but we saw lots of it on this trip down through Illinois, Kentucky, and Tennessee. I even saw a couple of deer on the short section of the Natchez Trace that we took.

Now it is back to my regular routine. I've been to my water aerobics twice, and hope to go all three times next week.

One positive that I almost forgot, we bought one bag of fun sized Hershey bars for the Trick or Treaters and had enough for all the kids who came by the house. We even had enough left over for each of us to have 2 bars. Is that planning or what?

Check back with you next week.

Hello everyone.

Miss S, I hope you are doing well without the port. I had mine out last month and haven't missed it one bit. I find myself checking where it had been occasionally to see if there's any pain or whatever, but so far I've had none of the problems that I've heard about from other people. Sorry you didn't get better news about your heart function, but having your cholesterol count down is good. Oh, I love the Coffee Monster, too, even though I'm not drinking as much as I used to. Take care of yourself.

Jule, That is sooo funny about your desk. My Husband complains about mine here at home. Hey, I can find stuff if it's important. Wow, the wedding is getting closer. It sounds like you are getting everything done for it, though.

The 1 year anniversary of my diagnosis isn't until December 22, but it seems to be coming up fast. I decided to use that date because that's when we got the news from the surgeon who did the needle biopsy and it is easy to remember.

I don't have any super positives this week, but I'm plugging along at "normal" life. I went to my water aerobics on Mon, Wed, and Fri. I kept up with the Fri instructor who does major upper body work as well as cardio. She tells us that she changes it up every so often so our bodies don't get used to it and keep improving.

Yesterday the hubby and I went down to San Antonio for the day. We had a nice time walking around the El Mercado (Mexican Market) and the rest of Market Square and old Farmer's Market shops. We didn't buy much this time, but we had a nice lunch at La Margarita (one of the sister resaurants to Mi Tierra) because they have seafood in addition to the Tex-Mex. As we were walking back to the car, I noticed my hands were a little swolen. On the drive back to Austin, I raised my arms over my head and wiggled my fingers, and they were fine by time we got home.

We got home in time to see the Texas Longhorns beat the Texas Tech Red Raiders 59-43. They tried something different this week and led for the whole game instead of the come from behind at the last second like last week.

I was pooped out after that day and went to bed early. This morning I slept soundly until 9:30.

I hope the rest of you are doing well. I'll check back next week.

Hi, Happy Thanksgiving from me, too. I started my Holiday yesterday afternoon with a massage from the threapist I been using for about 4 years now. I couldn't believe it on Tuesday when I called and he had times open. As he worked on my right arm, I remembered that I had some tightness around my left arm where I had the 2 lymph nodes removed and the radiation. When I mentioned my left arm, he dropped his plan for the rest of the massage and worked on lymph drainage for 15 or 20 minutes before he did my knees and ankles. I'm really not swolen, at least I hadn't noticed it, but he showed me a few things to do on my own and he'll continue to work on it during my massages from now on.

We had a quiet day at home watching the parade, the dog show, and the Cowboys' game. We finished off the evening with The Incredibles on NBC. We had all our favorite dishes for dinner with enough left over to have another meal sometime over the weekend.

I hope you are all doing well and have a good weekend.

I hope all had a great thanksgiving and did not eat too much .

Sorry to hear about the passing of Jacque. I have a good friend locally who had another scan 2 weeks ago and they found additional spots on her spine and hip area. She has been fighting mets for over a year.

My positive news: I went to Arm-N-Arm meeting Monday and we had painting therapy at 'Mine by Design' pottery store. I painted a triangular shaped plate with an abstract snowman face on it (painted white flecked, with black hat on top, orange carrot shaped nose, and black dots for eyes and mouth). I picked it up today and it looks cute.

I will check back monday to see what everyone else has done. this week.

Sheila

Hi Miss S, Sheila, and everyone else.

It sounds like you had fun painting that plate, Sheila. Just being with a group of friends sounds great, too.

Miss S, I've never met Jacque, but I'm sorry to hear about her. I hope her family makes it through their grief to a better place. Continue to enjoy the time with your son.

This was a good week for me just getting on with life. I went to my water aerobics 3 times. My hubby took me out to lunch a couple of times, and on Saturday we went to the Christmas Market Days at a small town near here. I had supper out with my neighbor on Thursday.

Next week is busy, busy, busy.

On Monday, I see my PCP for my annual check up and Pap smear.

Tuesday, I'll go with my neighbor to her Diabetes class. I found it very informative when I went in July, and I recommended it to her. She's had diabetes for a year or two, but had never been to the class.

Wednesday, I have water aerobics.

Thursday, is my first Mammogram since my diagnosis with BC last December. It will be the first time for a "diagnostic" mammo instead of a screening one. The scheduler said to expect the appointment to take an hour. I'm assuming she means AFTER I get called to the exam room.

On Friday, I have water aerobics again and lunch out with the other Aqua Angels. It's our Christmas party and we always have fun with the Gift Exchange Game.

Then on Saturday and Sunday, I have a Mega chat on Instant Messenger with a group of on line friends as we reveal the presents we received and who sent them to us. That is, if I get my package in time.

I hope you all have a good week.

Great Pictures Jule! Thanks for sharing them. it took me a couple of tries to post some pics on another thread. Your pics were on photobucket so it should have worked in the post. You choose the "direct link" (second line down under the picture) and it copies it for you to insert into your message. You click on the tree next to the Smiley face at the top of the writing window to get the insert picture box. If you did all that and it still didn't work, I not sure what else to say.

This week is moving right along. The Doctor ordered 3 vaccines for me yesterday for flu, pneumonia, and an Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis). Two in my "good" arm and one in my thigh. The one in my leg has raised a knot that's beginning to get a bit sore. I hope it will pass soon.

Today after her class my neighbor and I went to lunch. Boy were we ready to eat. We were there from 9 am until 12:15 or so. We picked today's special and stuck to our diabetes food plan controlling carbs. I felt I was good enough to get a praline for dessert; I did save half of it for a later snack, though.

I took that picture the week before Thanksgiving at the Junior League's A Christmas Affair. If I don't put on a hat and squish it down, my hair is doing pretty good in that spikey style. We'll see what happens when it gets a little longer.