The Chemosabe March Cruise

Hey Girls,

I guess we're all busy with life . . . and it's such a blessing to be feeling well!



This site has been, and still is, such a great place to keep connected. But as life's mundane busy-ness creeps in, I've been neglecting my sisters. Here's my list of excuses: 28 report cards; DD's Irish dancing championships; administrative paperwork; trying to eat right and exercise those pesky 30 minutes a day. Sigh. Why can't the BC regime be chocolate and lying down reading a good book?



Hope everyone is feeling well - you all continue to be in my prayers.

Christine

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I finished rads finally today.  I should have finished Friday but as luck would have it, the machine went down and I didn't get to finish.  I also went to visit the plastic surgeon today and she started pumping me back up.  I had 180cc's put in today and will go back on Friday to have more saline put in.  I will need to get up to 500cc's before all is said and done.  The plastic surgeon said that she won't consider exchange surgery until at least 3 months post rads and preferably 6 months post rads.  Wow, here we go.........back to life and the new normal.

Hi ladies,

Sorry I havn't been around much lately, but as most other have said life is starting to get in the way again.  Busy, busy! 

I'm still having issues with the pain from what we thought was an infection all this time, but I'm starting to think it's a slight case of lymphodema.  I'm dealing with it and it's not bothering me as much as it was.  I still havn't had my port out as yet and probably will put it off until after the first of the year now.  Have too much going on from now through the holidays.

Hubby's getting ready to finally have his cateracts removed.  I'll be so happy when it's done.  He's only got 5% of his vision left from his glaucoma and that's been clouded for the past year or more.

Been having some major teenager issues here and I'm about ready to pop my son a good one........lol  You know the attitude thingy!

I've been working a bit on making jewelry again and having fun doing it, but it seems I have to stop all the time for the phone, kids, hubby or something else.  Sometimes I just want to go to a big hotel and be LEFT ALONE!!!  Hey I'm actually back in the swing of cooking and cleaning again.  I didn't realize how much dust and dirt I had not worried about until the chemo was over...lol  Hair's coming in but very, very slowly.  I figure when I can actually get a curling iron around it, it will be complete as far as I'm concerned.

Sorry to hear about round 2 of chemo for some of you.

Jacques, glad to hear things seem to be on the upswing.

Rosebud, glad you got the nice little vacation. 

Congrats on those who have finished their rads and had port removals

Sorry I just can't keep up anymore but know that I'm thinking of you all.

Angel

Hi Jacque,

I will be praying for you to have a smooth week and little, if any, side effects so you can enjoy your Thanksgiving. I'm sure there will be "supervising" you can be doing at your friend's place - you know, resting with your feet up and pillows all around.



Will also ask the Lord to sustain you until you can get your lung drained. It must be a trial for you and scary too.



Hope all of my American sisters enjoy some excellent turkey and pie. I'll be thankful from this side of the border.

Christine

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Happy Thanksgiving to my sisters.....I am so thankful for each of you.

Love,

Nancy

Alright ladies, one of us is really having a hard time of it right now and could use a little support.  Here's her blog spot  http://jacqnielsplace.blogspot.com   Or you could go to..  www.jacqniel.blogspot.com  maybe we could lift her spirits some..rosebud

I am very thankful that I met such an excellent group of ladies to walk through this journey with me. God is good and gracious, even in the hard times. Wishing everyone a happy holiday season with the ones you love.

Miss S

Oh, I'm so very sad to hear about dear Jacque. I'm so thankful to have met her in our group and her strength and faith were so inspirational. I'll be praying for her dear husband and sons as this will surely be a very difficult time for all. My love to all of my other dear sisters here.

Christine

The news of Jacque's passing just seemed so sudden to me. I was worried about her because she had not been doing the best, but I never dreamed she would go so quickly. I know that was probably much better for her, though.

She was such a wonderful person and I will think of her and remember her as someone who was brave and depended on the Lord.

I hate cancer.

Miss S

Ladies,

Jacque's family has posted the message given at her service.



http://jacqnielsplace.blogspot.com



It is a beautiful tribute to a dear wife and mom. The words are a wonderful testimony to the grace of the Lord and such an encouragement. I know that Jacque's Place will continue to be a comfort to many and my prayer is that many will turn to the Lord Jesus and find the peace Jacque had as she left this world. I know that I will see this dear lady face-to-face in a future day because of our shared faith. I'll be in line for a hug.

Christine

I am so saddened to hear of Jacque's passing.  I knew from reading the boards that she wasn't doing well, but I aways remained hopeful not just for her, but everyone going through this.  My husband just lost his cousing to bc in October.  Cancer sucks.

Lisa

I miss all of my sisters!  I think we are all in shock with the death of Jacque.  I think of each of you and remember you each in my prayers each day.  Hope everyone one is doing well.

Love,

Nancy

Hi Everyone!

It's been tough for all of us here lately, I think. When one of us is sick or worse, we all feel it.



I've been stressed for the last week as today was my first mammo and ultrasound post tx. And, I'm all clear!! So, thank the Lord for His mercy. I've been weepy and crabby and pretty out of sorts - amazing what a couple of little tests can do for you. I have blood tests in January and then another check in June. As I've said before, it's weird to go from being so micromanaged to flying solo.



Miss S, I'll be praying for you to have a clear scan. Love your new avatar. Maybe I'll colour my hair. . .

Love to you all,

Christine

I am so so in shock. I came in to get some support from all of you the other day and saw that Jacque passed. I cried so much. I have a new lump and my doctor had me go for an emergency mam and ultra sound and C/T scan. I was so scared. When I heard the news I just lost it. She was such a joy and was always so positive. I had an emotional break down.

I did get the news that I was fine and almost felt guilty. I will always cherish life and take a piece of Jacque with me.

Melissa

terri and Miss S i pray that your results are good news.

great news Christine.

Nancy it is a tough decision whether to go under the knife again or not.

My C/T scan did say I have a large pool of fluid and I am seeing a surgeon on Monday and hopefully they well try to drain it. It also showed some scaring of the lung from radiation but not to worry they say?

I am just so happy and blessed to know you all!

Thank you all for your support. It means a lot to me.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Melissa