TIME TO CIRCLE THE WAGONS GIRLS

Well Im back from my short sprint at work. Had to see this poor old guy who has Parkinsons and Dementia.  Fell and broke his hip and is having an awful time.  Was yelling out and crying - but responded to a soft touch and a little talk.  Hes really cute and we will be taking him at the SNF I work at today.  Sure wish I would have wore my pedometer cause this hospital sure has gotten bigger since the last time I was there.  Had to do lots of walking to get to my destination.

Now Im home, back in my jammies and feeling great.

I just wanted to say I think it is so great to see new people and old timers coming back to the wagon circle.  It definitely is a great place for support and love.  I have talked to alot of chatters from 2005 and keep telling them to come here.  Hope they do.

Sahalie:  So thats what a Maverick is.  It beautiful.

Margo:  Hope you have lots of fun today.  I like celebrating a birthday week.  DH and I do special things each day that week before our birthdays.  Its nice.

Kathy:  I just found out you are friends with someone who is really special to me.  Im so glad you found us.  Looking forward to getting to know you better.

Donna:  No No No you cant be sick on your BF's 50th.  I sure hope you are feeling better sooner than later.  Usually when you have chills like that your temp will go up high within 30 minutes after the chill.  Then you will perspire profusely when the fever is breaking.  Sure sounds like the flu to me and Im hoping that tamiflu does the trick.

Madison:  Have fun on parents day.

Barb:  Thats an awful story about your sons.  What a mean thing to do.  Mandatory meeting and then bam no job. Its terrible.  Whatever happened to good old work ethics.  Its an awful feeling to be let go so I hope your boys are ok.  Just planning on a nice Saturday here too.

Doris:  Lucky me, I get to see you twice in one day.  You are right, you should not have done that lifting.  Hope you are feeling better.  I dont have flowers too much at home either.  My male cat likes to eat them - no matter what kind.  So if I do get flowers I have to put them way high where he cant get at them - then you lose the effect of the pretty flowers.  BTW!  Sometimes, when Im feeling grumpy, I go out and by myself flowers. Always nice to have around.  So I see you are the special person who knows Kathi.  So glad you invited her to come to this wonderful place.

Jeannie:  Good to see you.  Be careful taking that tree down today so close after surgery.  Glad to hear you are feeling better. 

Wild/Jan:  That was another great picture.  We dont have any sun here either.  Although its warm enough to take Mister for a walk if I wear a coat - which is what Im gonna do right after I get off the computer.  While I was driving this morning I saw a man riding a beautiful black horse down a path.  I thought of you and Gina immediately.

OK - everyone have a nice day.  BBL

nnn     

Hi everyone. I am back from work and my ds's belt test (he passed).  I am now watching this Green Bay game with much amusement. I haven't been in snow like that for over 25 years. That is how football was meant to be played.

I did not take notes but did read. Yes the housing market it is a little slow compared to 5 years ago. If you look at it over all though this is actually just the way it usually is. The only problem I have right now is that there is a large inventory so people want to see more homes before making a decision. Today I had to take someone back to 2 homes she already saw and then take some else to 1 home they already saw. The decision process is in the works for both of them. Anyway, regardless of what you read in the paper or hear on the news there are still people buying homes. O.K. I promise that is the conculsion of my real estate class.

It is so good to see new people and some oldies coming back. I love this circle.

Popping in with a quick hidey ho!  Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend. 

Hugs

Liz

Good Morning Wagon Circle:  Bringing some sunshine your way and hoping you have a fantastic day.

Its gonna be another fun Sunday.  More football.  Were getting close now to the superbowl.  Im having a hard time picking the teams for today.  The Colts should win, but those Chargers are looking good and motivated.  So Im thinking that will be a great game.  The Cowboys looked so good for most of the football season, but I dont know - something is off kilter now - so the Giants could very well win.  Im sure that would surprise Gina!  Its hitting the news here in the Chicago end of the circle that Romo spent last week-end in Mexico with his little blonde girlfriend.  They are saying she jinxed him.  If they lose, I would hate to be Romo cause then he would be blamed for the Cowboys losing their chance 2 years in a row. 

Boo:  It was so good to hear from you.  Seems like I havent talked to you in the longest time.  Im hoping life is being kind to you.  Sending a big hug your way as you put a smile on my face this morning just hearing from you.

Liz:  A quick hidey ho to you too.

Gina:  What a beautiful picture of you and Ferne.  You are both shining with love.  When I think about the horrendous year that Ferne has had it really puts my life into perspective.  You both are beautiful.  Your kindness and support to others always amazes me, especially with everything you have been through this past year.  Sending love to both you and Ferne.  Thanks for the picture - it made me feel good today.

BMD:  That football game was something.  The snow was so pretty.  Perfect weather for Lambert field.  The housing market is slow here in Illinois.  Lots of houses for sale and not getting sold.  Sometimes I wonder if people just put their houses up for sale just to see how much they could get without having any real intentions of moving.  Hope you have a great Sunday.

Sahalie:  I was watching the news last night and they actually talked about the Maverick.  Showed the waves and who won.  I think they said it was Greg Long!  My DH wanted to know how I knew so much about it.  Just smiled to myself.  I think they referred to it as killer point.  Those waves are just beautiful.

Margo:  Your DH does sound like a keeper thats for sure.  Hoping your birthday week-end is being grand and that your having a wonderful time.

Wild/Jan:  Im waving hello to you.  Just waiting for you to post your morning sunshine picture.

Barb:  Im waving hello to you too.  Hope today is a great one. 

Well I did take Mister for his walk.  It was nice being outside even though I had to wear a coat.  Those yellow roses I saw last week. They were real.  Yesterday their petals were finially falling off.  Must have gotten frozen while they were still in bloom.  I think thats one of the weirdest things I have seen in along time.  The cat that had kittens, she is pregnant again.  Im hoping I get to see those little kittens run around and play like I did a few months ago.

As I read through the many posts all over bco, Im seeing so many people need our help and support.  Makes me realize how small my problems are compared to whats going on with others.  We really need to put many in the middle of the circle.  Thats really why this thread was started.  To support those who are going through such hard times. 

Ive put more logs on the fire.  Hope to see some of you today.  Would love to just chat about new and old times. 

Have a wonderful sunday.

nnn 

BMD:  I agree, the Packers/Seahawks game was soo much fun to watch with them playing in the snow.  That Is the way it's meant to be played!  The Jaguars played respectfully against the Patriots and that was a good game too.  Tom Brady breaking more records.  Funny, the announcer said "ho-hum" with tongue in cheek at the end of the game. 

Ferne:  You are incredible and beautiful!  Thinking of you.

BooSue:  Hugs back to you!

Liz:  Hideyho girlfriend!

Amy:  Sending you big comforting hugs. 

Jasmine:  It was so nice talking to you yesterday.  You are a real good cookie.

Well tomorrow is my Onc appt and my sister wants me to have the BRCA genetic testing.  I asked about this when I was first dx'd in March and she said my family history didn't require it.  I'm the only one in a family of 6 women that includes my mom to have gotten breast cancer and I got it at age 42.  I am the youngest in my family.  My mothers sister was dx'd with it in her 50's but her daughter was dx'd in her 30's.  I usually see that if you're dx'd young, which they consider under 50, that it's a strong case for the testing.  If I want this test shouldn't my Onc just get it for me?  I know it's expensive but I have two young daughters and I want to know.  I'd appreciate any advice or input anybody may have regarding this.  I am going to be checking out the threads devoted to this testing again today to see if I can enlighten myself more. 

Hello Campers, parying for all of You Always!!

{{FERNE}} Yes My Sweet Sister, "ANGELS ON EARTH"---You!!

NS, I too thank You so much for sending us a beautiful picture

of You and Sweet Ferne!

Amy, I sure have missed You, hope You are doing better!

Susan, much Love for You, and so thankful for Your Mammo. Result

Prayers for all

Puppy

Wild/Jan:  Just another gorgeous picture!  My sister was also surprised my Onc nixed the gene testing.  My father also had prostate cancer so I think that is another good reason for me to have the test!

Barb, Thank you, I love the artistic angel pics myself!  Oh my that is just terrible about your friends sisters.  So very sad too about the one now with mets and a year old baby!   My baby was 17 months old when I was dx'd and that was so very hard but I don't have mets on top of everything else.  I probably would have been dx'd even younger myself had I not been pregnant at forty and skipped my mammogram until I was weaning and found my lump. Your friend made a wise choice to have her surgeries.  Have you had the genetic testing or anyone in your family? 

Mornin' everyone.  Well....-22 degrees here this morning.  Weather like this is why I insisted on having a heated garage when we built this house!  DH is gone this week, so the girls and I are keeping the home fires burning.

Woops...that posted before I was finished!  Hmmm...hit the wrong button

Angel - My Onc was not the one who decided on my genetic testing.  I was sent to a genetics counselor.  She sat with me for about an hour and created a family cancer "pedigree" for me...I thought that was such a funny word to use for it!  It included all the facts about my cancer: how old I was, what type etc.  Then she went through my whole family back 3 generations and all the way out to my second cousins.  Then somehow she put all that info in a computer, and each thing was assigned a point value...not exactly sure how that part worked, but the closer the relative that had cancer was to me genetically, the more "points" it was worth.  Then all the points are added up and it tells you if you need the testing or not.  I needed it, and that session also showed that I needed to be tested for a different gene mutation, Pten that connects a bunch of different typed of cancers on my dad's side of the family.  I was negative for the Braca genes, but the tests are still out for Pten.   SO....all that to say, ask to go to a genetics counselor and see if you can get your testing.  Hope you are feeling better every day.

Deb C

Deb C .. yikes, I thought it was cold here in the 30's!  I've heard of genetics counselors.  That is very interesting how they do that!  I will ask my Onc to refer me to one.  Thank you for the great information.  I guess I should do some homework and go back another generation!  I am feeling better each day.  Thanks so much!

Odalys .. Good morning to you!

Jazz .. Enjoy your food and fun today!

Nicki-The person that is special to you is special to me also. I've known her for 27 or so years. i'm glad she has another special friend,you can't have to many of them. I hope to meet a lot of special people on this web site. I'm looking forward to thatsoon. Thank You again for welcoming me into your circle.         Kathy_IN     Have a nice day!!!!!       

Deb -  LOL Go beyond my aunts/uncles, nieces/nephews, and great great great etc grandparents and I get lost too!  Thanks, I'll get my parents to help me with the information I need.

NNN - Thank you for the link, I appreciate it.

Oh My Goodness!  The Chargers just beat The Colts.

BMD and all of you SoCal gals.  This ones for you.

nnn