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  • viddie
    viddie Member Posts: 547
    edited January 2008

    Skye,



    You are so cool!!! You look great. I can't wait to meet you. The program had me mezmerized. You did an awesome job!!!



    Love,

    Viddie

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  • Caya
    Caya Member Posts: 971
    edited January 2008

    Hi gals,

    We're back from Montreal - had a great time there and a good drive back.  We just hit a bit of snow at the outskirts of Toronto. 

    Skye I am upset I missed your show - and I was not home to record it.  Will it be on again?

    Mary - My DH is going on a "milkrun" of Western Canada starting on Saturday and he'll be going to Calgary, among other cities.  I was thinking of going with him, but we have pretty well decided I will stay home. Of course Joni and I were going to try to get together for lunch if I had gone. 

    Viddie - I believe the standard for the MUGAs is if your LVEF drops below 50% they will stop Herceptin.  But often they give you a break, perhaps some meds to bring it back up and you can restart it.  How many infusions do you have left- I have 6 more to go.  And I would definitely switch to a breast onc. - there are too many things happening these days in breast cancer, especially with us Her2+s, you need a top notch breast specialist onc. - 

    Jan - hope you are doing well.

    Melia - hope you are not too stressed out - sounds like a job for ATIMAN. 

    gotta go to bed - It's nearly 1:30 a.m.

    xo Caya

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  • TPPJ
    TPPJ Member Posts: 1,017
    edited January 2008

    OMG, guys, miss a day and miss a lot!  I'm psyched to watch Skye on TiVo today!  You've made it sound great, Mel.  Rebecca, sorry about the PS stuff.  I am a phobe about staying "in network" because I hate financial surprises.  Viddie, did you say 9 "weeks" of herceptin is as good as a year, or did you mean 9 months?  I can't imagine how 9 weeks could be equal.  A 44 isn't too, too bad.  It could well go up on your next MUGA.  I'm not sure they'll cancel your next tx over it...or they could postpone.  Postponing is fine.  It's not like chemo.  How many more months do you have to go on it?  I'm thinking thru May, like Caya, at least.  I was at a much better point when I had my issues, w/only 3 more infusions to go.  My onco. said do not worry, you've had enough...in other words, if it's gonna work, it will have by now.  And after the heart stuff/near death experience, I really, really feel I have no control over this stuff.  Whatever's gonna happen in my life is gonna happen.  This is how I feel now.  Can't say I always will, but...  If I were you I'd call your onco. and dicuss what she thinks is best in light of the 44.  My dr. is great about calling back.  If yours is not, insist that you need to speak to her directly and STAT as you are having major distress.  I know how you feel...it is unnerving to think you are losing your weapons and if I was at midway point, it would have been a much more difficult decision for me.  Oh!  Just remembered one thing:  I asked my onc. if I ever needed to go back on H, if I could and he said yes.  With heart drugs, my last echo. was 50-55...  although the tech. secretly told me it was 57.  (Why all the discrepancy?)  It's good though, so I'm not complaining.  I just worry that this figure can fluctuate regularly.

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  • Rebecca
    Rebecca Member Posts: 971
    edited January 2008

    Skye the show was wonderful!  You were so poised and confident. DH and I loved it, and the kids were mad that I would not let them stay up and watch it with us.

    I think that I am going to take Mel's advice and call today and leave a message at the PS office...I can not deal with talking to the receptionist again, I found the whole thing very upsetting.  What is REALLY funny about it is that this receptionist is my PS's MOTHER!   Go figure. Anyway, I think I will leave a message that I want to postpone for a month and go get another opinion.  I really did not like that she made me feel like I was doing something BAD when in fact I think I am acting in a responsible and rational manner.

    On another topic, and infinitely more amusing, Baby Bella discovered my screensaver last night, and sat on my desk watching it with her whiskers trembling and her tail twitching.  This is a vast improvement over her OTHER favorite activity when on my desk which is to press the button on my printer to make a test page come out, which she then proceeds to shred.  Not her most attractive habit.

     For those of you who are interested, my screensaver is actually a really cool (and very geeky) fractal flame generator.  You can check it out at www.electricsheep.org although you should be warned that it requires quite a bit of processing power as well as a broadband connection.  I have used it for years, and the images are really beautiful.  The image below is a particularly nice fractal flame (I use this one as my desktop image)

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited January 2008

    I tried to stay awake for Skye's show, but the pain mess knocked me out. I recorded it at home, so I'll get to see it next week.



    Joni, Skye, Melia sending you big hugs.



    Rebecca my desktop is a fractal too - it looks like flowers.



    I walked around a bit today and I can get in and out of bed with a little help. The pain meds are good.



    I'm reading posts, but don't have the energy to reply. Thanks everyone for all of the support.

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  • meliaanne
    meliaanne Member Posts: 682
    edited January 2008

    Jan, so glad you are making our way back!  We missed you. Take very good care of yourself.

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  • jonimb
    jonimb Member Posts: 900
    edited January 2008

    Hello TaTa's,

    Jan so nice of you to drop us a line.  Each day you will start feeling stronger and stronger.  I was sorry to hear of your Aunt.  I lost an Uncle just yesterday.  He was well into his 80's and had lived a great life.  He was a Queens Court Judge in Edmonton, and probably one of the nicest people you could ever meet.  I'm going to try to get up next week for the funeral.  It will be at the big Basilica in Edmonton, and I would imagine it is going to be very crowded.

    Also, next Wednesday I go for my Hip Simulation, so hopefully that will help start getting my pain to go away.

    I did not take those pics of the Albino moose, a friend of mine that works at the Petro Canada plant in Ft. St. John did...and sent them to me.  I have seen lots of albino deer, and even elk, but never a moose...thought it was neat so passed iton.

    Skye, can you please tell me if that show will be on again.  I don't know why it wasn't on the History channel here.  I was so looking forward to watching it.  Also we do not have TIVO here yet...although I heard it may be coming soon.  I think that's where you record TV programs, but to be honest I'm not really too sure.

    My girlfriends the FF's are having another get together in February (was our usual ski vacation), but this year of course I won't be skiing.  I'll have fun in the ski lodge people watching, and of course we'll be going out in Banff for some nice dinners.  We are going to the Salt Lik on the Saturday, and we are doing the Sunday brunch at the Banff Springs Hotel...should be fun...we haven't confirmed which weekend.

    Viddie, get a new onc...that one doesn't seem to know what they are doing...worries me.

    Amera, good hearing from you. 

    Caya, probably just as well you aren't coming next week.  I think I have an appt everyday, but if you do come to Calgary, I'd cancel out if I could meet you.

    Tina, so glad for your DH.  What part of Florida will you live in?

    Rebecca, love that screen saver.

    Mary, when is your son getting married?  Did you post your MOG dress? 

    Sharon, I'll make sure to take a pic of the Three Sisters when I'm in Canmore, and send you a copy.

    Lynn, how are you doing?  How's it being back at work?

    I'm still going to Scottsdale in March, and my onc gave his approval...can hardly wait .....WARM WEATHER!!!

    Loving hugs to all....Joni

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  • mer1957
    mer1957 Member Posts: 534
    edited January 2008

    Joni, my son doesn't get married until 5/30/09 so it's too soon to shop for a dress, even though it's killing me to wait.  I've looked online a little.  I think I want lavendar, but it's always a bad idea to get a color (colour for you Canucks) in mind.  I think the bridesmaid dresses are a shade of blue, with flowers Delphinium, so I thought lavendar went well and I doubt the MOB will wear that.

    Jan, good to hear from you!  Hugs.  Off to see if my taping of Skye worked.

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  • Robbin65
    Robbin65 Member Posts: 251
    edited January 2008
    When I got home from work to day I had like 50 messages in my email and they were all from you guys.  I don't understand what happened?  Do you guys have a clue how that could have happened?  Sealed  Something about the ta tas????
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  • dkmaustx
    dkmaustx Member Posts: 363
    edited January 2008

    The Ta-Tas were talkative today weren't they, Robbin? It was fun for me to read through them though. I did go to the group page and change my settings to receive just one email per day, though.

    I think Rebecca set us all up in the group so we could have a private place for things we can't do here.

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  • Robbin65
    Robbin65 Member Posts: 251
    edited January 2008

    Oh cool.

    I'll have to go and check it out.

    Thanks!

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  • dkmaustx
    dkmaustx Member Posts: 363
    edited January 2008

    I forgot to mention in my last post. Has anyone seen that email joke "Eve's Side of the Story"? I got it from a friend today and it is such a hoot. Let me know if you want me to post it here or send it to you in an email or something.

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  • skyedivine
    skyedivine Member Posts: 839
    edited January 2008

    Hi Girlfriends,

    Jan, it was terrific to see a post from you. You are on the mend! The show will keep til you get home, for sure. Just keep healing and letting us know how you are.



    Joni, the HC has replayed and replayed the other Monsterquest shows so I'm sure this one will be replayed too. I'm also on an episode of Canada's Northern Mysteries show from last year sometime.



    Viddie, I'm also worried about your oncologist. I'd want someone more experienced I think.



    I had a zillion emails after the show yesterday, and thank you all for your nice comments. Weird to think it was all filmed the summer before last. How things have changed for me since then!



    Mary, lavender sounds lovely with delphinium blue.



    DH and I have his company's annual dinner dance Saturday night. I have a couple of classic black velvet cocktail dresses a few years old so will wear one of them, no reason to spend money but I'm glad to go...last year was too sick with chemo so we missed it. I still have not heard anything about the biopsy so I'm pretending there's no problem for the weekend. I'm invited to a neighborhood luncheon today at my supercook neighbor's house, yum! I will report fully. - Skye

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  • TPPJ
    TPPJ Member Posts: 1,017
    edited January 2008

    Jan, glad to see you are at least able to read posts.  That's very good progress.  Congrats on being past this hurdle.

    I've got bad news to report.  (Well, could be worse, but...).  The cruise company in Miami retracted their offer to the DH today.  Said he is overqualified and it'd be like trying to fit a square peg into a round hole.  This is after they told him 3x he was their choice, took our house specifications and his dependent information to send to the relocation department and called some of his references, one of whom they told they'd be making the DH an offer the next day.  Supposedly this is the presidents doing.  DH is very discouraged as am I.  My parents are dissapointed.  It would have been nice to be back together again in the same state.  I've never seen a company operate like this.  Really pathetic.  And rude.

    Mary, I bet all the spring MOG dresses are out now.  I'd begin my search now so everything doesn't get picked over.  If you look at places like David's, they carry spring colors all year long.  My mother got a nice champagne colored dress there for my brothers second wedding, two years ago.  Hmmm...that may be 3 years now.  Time flies.

    Skye, hoping to watch your episode tonight w/my son.  He loves that stuff. 

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  • meliaanne
    meliaanne Member Posts: 682
    edited January 2008

    Hi all,

    Tina, I am sorry that the offer didn't pan out. How disappointing for your family.

    Skye, we have come a long way in a year, haven't we?  And yes, try to have a good weekend and put the tests out of your mind.

    So both daughters called today to find out the biopsy results for their dad, and the word is out. What a relief. They were both very stoic, but I am sure they are on the phone with each other.  When I went through everything last year, the three kids really helped each other. And my sons in law were great too. Hopefully this will all be over within a couple of months, and we can move forward. I told the kids that you can't control what happens, you can just control how you handle it, and we will handle it together with the same strength we had last year.  I still can't believe it.

    Melia

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  • jonimb
    jonimb Member Posts: 900
    edited January 2008

    Hello Ta Ta's,

    Tina, I am so sorry about the job for you DH, hopefully something else will come along quickly.

    Melia, I'm glad your kids all know now, as they can help each other and that is the important part of having siblings.

    I had a really bad day yesterday.  I took Thor for a walk along the irrigation canal, as the weather had improved a little bit.  Well my hip gave out of me.  If I hadn't had a big dog (Thor), I don't think I would have made it back to the van.  He basically carried me all the way.  I was in excruciating pain last night, but it has subsided a bit today.  My dog has sat by my side all day today, what a good friend he is to me.  Dan says no more walks til we get this hip problem worked out. 

    I have my girlfriend's daughter's wedding tomorrow, so I'm taking it very easy today.

    Hugs to all....Joni

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  • skyedivine
    skyedivine Member Posts: 839
    edited January 2008

    Hi Ladies,

    Tina, that company so sucks! Rude is an understatement. I guess however that if that is how they play things it's better not to be involved with them at all. So sorry that you had to undergo this disappointment.



    Joni, thank goodness for Thor. He earned major doggie treats for that. A scary experience it sounds like and I do hope you get things figured out there. Dan is right to be cautious from now on. Glad you are taking it easy in the meantime so you can enjoy the wedding.



    Melia it's great you have the relief of the news being out. If your experience was like ours, you really will be moving forward again in two months. It's strange, this was the exact time of year it happened to my dh too. I guess we can be glad that in both our cases, at least we didn't get sick at the same time.



    Caya I found out the show will be on again Feb. 3 at 7 pm but I don't know if that is eastern or central time. Tina let me know how you liked it! - Skye

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  • Nancyab
    Nancyab Member Posts: 276
    edited January 2008

    Tina, that is just the sh*ts! But welcome me to the boat as my husband was laid-off today. I don't know what is happening to this country, but even I was cut back to practically nothing. I worked a big 9 hrs this week!  No one is buying anything! People with broken furnaces settle on fireplaces or open oven doors rather than spend the money on fixing their heat. Jeff said his Co. hasn't sold a tooling job since fall.  It's scaring me. Anyway, when he told me, I swear I couldn't breath. I have been crying most of the day.

    Joni, Your dog saved you, that is amazing! I always wondered what my big dog would do in an emergency. I think probably nothing. LOL

    Give Thor a giant hug from me for saving you! Good dog! Now you please take it easy, that's so scary. What can be done? Hip replacement?

    If I'm quiet and don't post much in the next couple of days, it's because I'm taking a mental vacation. I need to veg out before I totally stress out. But know I still love you all!

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  • meliaanne
    meliaanne Member Posts: 682
    edited January 2008

    Oh Joni, I am so glad Thor was with you, but very sorry that you are in pain. It angers me that this has gone on so long with no relief.

    Nancy, that is bad news about your jobs. Steve was laid off about a year and a half ago, and it only took two months for him to get a new job, but I think the stress triggered my cancer. No dr would agree, but I know my body. The stress wasn't so much financial as it was psychological ... he was devasted and very worried he wouldn't find something at his age. It's hard for men, and you ladies can tell now that I panic when something happens to him. Good luck to you both, and I will be thinking of you.

    And Mel, Sweetie, how are you?  Did you break anything in the fall?  I worry when we don't hear from you, knowing that you are hurt.

    Melia

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  • TPPJ
    TPPJ Member Posts: 1,017
    edited January 2008

    Oh, Nancy...that sucks.  I am so sorry to hear that.  God, one of us in this forum in that boat is enough to deal with.

    Skye, double suck that I just sat down to watch you on TiVo and either the g.d. thing auto deleted or it failed to record.  I am ripped.  I went online and saw it's being repeated Feb. 3 at 7, as you said.  Pauly was disappointed too.  So now we are settling for the Ghost Whisperer at 8 pm...the "Bloody Mary" episode.

    Joni, sorry you're having a rough go of it w/that hip.  I hope those rads help quick.  You are a do-er and I'm sure it's totally annoying for you.  Not to mention painful.

    Melia, glad you're past the hurdle of breaking Steve's news to the kids.  You have gotta feel like does this crap EVER end!

    I'm not feeling too, too bad about the DH's job offer retraction.  I really do feel that they have to be total pieces o' shit to do this.  We were told by our friend in Miami who worked for them for six months that they were messed up, but we so wanted to live back down there we kind of discounted it.  I'm feeling that if this is the way they behave, we certainly don't want or need to be involved with them.  We've had enough baloney to last a long, long time, thank you.

    On another note, one of Paul's favorite uncles, only 66 and in good health, dropped dead of a heart attack yesterday am on his way into the gym in Boston.  What's ironic is his wife (Paul's late mom's sister) was recently dx'd w/heart issues and is currently undergoing all kinds of testing.  Who ever would have thought her husband would be the one to just keel over like that.  Scary.  She and her daughters are very devestated.

    Mel, I'm looking for your post where you said you fell.  I must have missed it.  I hope you are OK.

    Debbie, do send me the Eve joke.  I could use a good laugh about now!

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  • Caya
    Caya Member Posts: 971
    edited January 2008

    Hello ladies

    I had #12 of 17 Herceptins today.  Uneventful, I pretty well slept through most of it.  Only 5 more to go...

    The DH is going on his Western Canada swing tomorrow and will be gone all week until next Friday.  I have a huge work project to do, and have made lots of lunches/dinners out with my kids and friends, and I don't mind watching a few movies on TV.

    Tina - Sorry the job didn't work out for Paul, but as you say it sounds like this company is all over the place, and you certainly don't need anymore baloney.  Hopefully something amazing will turn up soon.

    Melia - glad your DDs now know about your DH.  The strain of keeping it secret is very stressful - I know because my DH and I told no one about my dx for about 6 weeks while I was undergoing all the tests and scans to see if it had spread. It was not pleasant. 

    Nancy - sorry about your DH's job situation as well.  It sounds like it was a big shock, and not exactly what you need right now (of course not at anytime!).  You should probably watch a romantic comedy to alleviate some of the stress.

    Skye - I will be home the night of Feb. 3rd as I will be looking after my 2 nephews who would probably love to watch that show - I hope it will be on the Canadian history channel, I'll check into it.  And enjoy that dinner dance - you deserve some fun.

    Joni - When is your next onc. appointment again?  I think you should call his office to accelerate the rads process, you shouldn't have to suffer like that.  And hurray for Thor - extra dog biscuits for sure.

    Mary - Lavendar is a lovely colour (color for you Yanks) that co-ordinates well with delphinium. 

    Deb - why don't you post that Eve joke - sounds like we could all use a good laugh.

    Mel - How are you feeling? 

    Have a good weekend gals.

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  • Rebecca
    Rebecca Member Posts: 971
    edited January 2008

    Joni that must have been so frightening for you!  Thank goodness Thor was with you, and lent you his strength.  What a good boy…I think he deserves a nice chewie.  I really hope that the rads resolves your pain.

     

    Melia I am glad that you do not have to have that pink elephant in the middle of the room anymore.  It sucks to have to share this kind of information with others (that was my least favorite part of being sick) but I am sure that your daughters are glad that they know, and I am sure they will be supportive of you, your DH and each other.  You are all lucky to have each other to lean on.  Nobody should have to take this journey alone.

     

    Nancy I am so sorry about your DH…that really stinks.  Hang in there.  We love you too!

     

    Mel!  Where are you?!? How do you feel?

     

    Tina I am glad that you are not letting those horrible people drag you down into the dumps.  Keep your head up, something will come along.  Sorry about your Uncle…I think you know better than any of us that you never can tell when life will throw you a screwball.

     

    Boy we have been very down lately…it is interesting that we all seem to be cycling together in that respect…illness, layoffs, class cancellations….At least we have each other….

     

    My day today was actually pretty good.  It was Ana’s birthday, so I got to give her presents and make her feel special.  We got her a really nice bike for her birthday…and it was kind of a fluke because it was marked down to $60 (from $120) so I got it on impulse.  She really needed a new bike, the Fairy Flier was really getting too small for her.  She was so thrilled…she wants to go out tomorrow…I think DADDY wants to take her

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  • luckymel
    luckymel Member Posts: 643
    edited January 2008

    Oh, my...more bad news! Nancy, I am so, so sorry about Jeff losing his job! The economy is really scary right now. But he will find something else, and you guys will be ok. I'm just so sorry you have to go through this right now (or ever). Do some serious veging out this weekend - watch a funny movie, sleep, read, whatever helps you escape. Next week you can tackle the issues. Big hugs to you.

    And Tina, I'm sorry about your disappointment, too - I know how much you guys wanted to go back to Florida. And maybe you will, but you definitely don't want him working for those bozos! I hope he didn't burn any bridges with the Nashville people - is that still a possibility? I know he'll find something, but am justu sorry the Florida dream isn't coming true right now.

    Joni, did you go to the hospital today? I really think you shouldn't be suffering so much pain - there are pain meds for that, and probably some that wouldn't cause the side effects that the Tylenol #3 does. I hope the rads kicks in quickly, but in the meantime, get yourself something to ease the pain. Hugs to Thor for helping you back to the car - what a good boy he is. I hope you feel better by tomorrow so you can enjoy the wedding.

    Melia, glad the bad news is out - I agree with whoever said that you can all support each other so much better when you're not keeping secrets. You will be able to put this all behind you sooner than you think. How is Steve doing - ok? You have such a loving, close family, and it is so good you all have each other.

    Skye, you have got to get on that doctor's office to get your biopsy scheduled. Since there is nothing you can do over the weekend, just ignore it, but please call and check on Monday - you'll be really p*ssed if they haven't done anything yet. Have fun at the dinner-dance!

    Caya, glad you're home and have knocked down another herceptin - that will be over before you know it. Sounds like you've got plenty to keep you busy while your dh is gone. Enjoy your alone-time.

    Rebecca, please tell Ana happy birthday from me! Lucky girl to have a brand new bike - that was always a milestone for me as a kid, getting a new bike. It still is - every so often, I get to get a new one, though not so often anymore. I'm not riding as much since I moved to Houston, with the crazy drivers - you take your life in your hands to ride out in traffic, here.

    Jan, I'm thinking about you, and hope things are still going well. Please post again when you feel like it, but if you don't feel up to it, just know we're all wishing you the best. I'm really looking forward to my surgery, now that I got such a good report from my breast surgeon. He seemed sure I'd have a good result, so I'm ready to go! I want to get it over and done with so I'll be healed and ready to go to Vegas.

    Thanks to you who asked or worried - I'm ok though - went back to work today and though my knee is really swollen, it wasn't too painful. Work is lots of stand-up, sit-down, stand-up, etc., and I think that is better for me, to keep it mobile. It's much better than yesterday, so I guess it's just a matter of time - don't think anything was broken, just bruised and scraped. Tina, all that happened was that I was leaving for work in the dark, went out into the garage with both arms full and no lights on, and tripped over something that shouldn't have been there. I hung onto my stuff instead of trying to catch myself with my hands, so when I fell I went down on my knee. It was too painful to bend yesterday, but as I said, much better after a day of rest and ice packs.

    Viddie, Mary, Robbin, Debbie, Lynn, Cindy, Sharon......hugs to you all and anyone I forgot. Everyone have a good weekend. I'm off to eat dinner with my dh, now that he's back from walking Harrison.

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  • dkmaustx
    dkmaustx Member Posts: 363
    edited January 2008

    Oh man, have you had some bad days. 

    OK, Here goes for those who need a bit of humor.

    Eve's side of the story  

    After three weeks in the Garden of Eden, God came to visit Eve. "So, how is everything going?" inquired God.
    "It is all so beautiful, God," she replied. "The sunrises and sunsets are breathtaking, the smells, the sights, everything is wonderful, but I have just one problem.
    It's these breasts you have given me. The middle one pushes the other two out and I am constantly knocking them with my arms, catching them on branches and snagging them on bushes. They're a real pain," reported Eve.
    And Eve went on to tell God that since many other parts of her body came in pairs, such as her limbs, eyes, ears, etc..........she felt that having only two breasts might leave her body more "symmetrically balanced".
    "That's a fair point," replied God, "But it was my first shot at this, you know. I gave the animals six breasts, so I figured that you needed only half of those, but I see that you are right. I will fix it up right away."
    And God reached down, removed the middle breast and tossed it into the bushes.
    Three weeks passed and God once again visited Eve in the Garden of Eden.
    "Well, Eve, how is my favorite creation?"
    "Just fantastic," she replied, "But for one oversight. You see, all the animals are paired off. The ewe has a ram and the cow has her bull. All the animals have a mate except me. I feel so alone."
    God thought for a moment and said, "You know, Eve, you are right. How could I have overlooked this? You do need a mate and I will immediately create a man from a part of you. Let's see..........where did I put the useless boob?"

    Now doesn't THAT make more sense than that crap about the rib?

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  • viddie
    viddie Member Posts: 547
    edited January 2008

    Hi all,

    Tina,

    I am so sorry to hear how that company treated your Paul. I agree with Skye that it is better to stare clear from companies who treat people so poorly. It might be a blessing in disguise, but I know how disappointing it is. I am sorry to hear about Paul’s uncle. That is kind of scary though- How is his wife holding up?

    Melia,

    I am very glad your kids know now. Now they can give you lots of support.

    Joni,

    I am sending lots of hugs to you. Thank goodness for Thor!! I hope the doc can give you some meds that can give you some relief soon. I am glad you are resting now. I hope you have a great time at the wedding.

    Mel,

    I am so glad you are feeling better today. That was quite a scare.

    Nancy,

    I am so sorry to hear about Jeff losing his job. That is a total bummer. I am sending hugs to you. Hopefully the economy will pick up soon and your Jeff will find work soon. It has to turn around!

    Jan,

    How are you? I hope you are feeling better. Each day gets easier.



    Happy birthday Ana! I hope she had a great day and is enjoying her bicycle.



    Debbie,

    LOL. Thanks for sharing.



    My oncologist called and put me on a low dose ace inhibitor- Vasotec. She said it should raise my ejection fraction ( muga score). She also said she had 100% success rate in raising scores using this drug. Thanks for all your input. I WILL change oncologists, but I will probably wait until I am done with the herceptin. I have five left. She told me I have to take a six week hiatus and then repeat the muga scan. It my score improves, I can continue the herceptin. I am not sure if I can get it after my year is up in April though. I guess I have to wait and see.



    I am leaving tomorrow morning to visit Meri in DC. Her B’day is Sunday and I am very excited to able to go. This is my first trip since this stuff began. I will not have my computer, so I will catch up with all of you on Tuesday.



    Have a great weekend.



    Love,

    Viddie



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  • meliaanne
    meliaanne Member Posts: 682
    edited January 2008

    Hi all,

    Yes, Rebecca, we do seem to cycle together, don't we?  I hope Ana had a good bday. I am in serious need of an Owen story or an overall kid story. I need a good laugh.

    I woke up very blue, but am working for a few hours and am going to shake this mood by going to the Farmer's Market when I leave here. I always love wandering around and choosing veggies, even in the winter. I love roasted veggies and am hoping to find some interesting stuff for that ... am going to make turkey meatballs and pasta sauce this afternoon. Maybe I need to check out a dvd also. I have always known that my mood influences the rest of the family, so I need to be upbeat by the time I get home!

    I figured out how to collapse the different screens on the board so that this is the only one open, makes it quicker to see what's happening with our group. And it's too easy for me to scare myself if I read too many of the other threads. People seem to bicker on some of them too, and that is so sad. If nothing else, all of us should have learned to be kind and gentle after the experiences we have had. That's one of the best things about our group; I feel surrounded by good friends here. It always feels like a very safe place.

    Ok, I need to focus and get some of these piles off my desk, or next week will be crazy. Good weekend, all. Viddie, have fun with your daughter. I love her name, by the way. And Joni, Skye, Nancy, Tina, Jan, stay strong. And anyone else who is struggling today.

    Melia

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  • Lynn12
    Lynn12 Member Posts: 1,008
    edited January 2008

    Hi Ta Ta's,

    Wow, lot's going on.

    Joni, great news that you don't have to have chemo.  What a good boy Thor is.  I just love dogs, but our work schedules prohibit us from having a dog. We adopted a dog about 3 years ago and it just didn't work out.   Someday when we both are home every night, we're getting a dog..they are such friends!

    Melia, so glad the news is out to your girls...big sigh of relief!  I'm sure they are helping each other, that's what sisters do!

    Viddie, have a great time in DC! Glad you're on the medication to get your heart back in shape.

    Nancy and Tina, so sorry about your DH's job situations!

    Mel, so glad you are ok!

    Skye, I tivo'd your show but haven't had a chance to watch it yet, hopefully this weekend!

    I went back to work this week and boy oh boy, it's like I never left.  I had my monthly meeting with my boss and it ended up lasting 3 hours...we did chat about other stuff, but it was great to catch up with each other.  Turns out that I'm getting promoted.  My performance review is next week, but she wanted to let me know now as I had to write up my 2008 goals which are different now than they would have been.  I'm excited about it..she didn't tell me what my salary increase will be, but did say I'm getting substantial boost!  woo hoo! 

    Last night we went to George's holiday party.  One of his colleagues (Linda) passed away a couple years ago.  Her husband was at the party last night.  She had ovarian cancer, got the treatment and tested positive for the BRCA1 gene.  She was scheduled to have a bilateral mastectomy about a year after her ovarian cancer and one month before her surgery, she discovered a lump in her breast and passed away a few months later...awful awful.  Her husband said that PBS is producing a movie that is coming out this summer called 'In My Family', it's about 3 women with the BRCA genes and Linda is one of the women in the movie (he's in the movie too).  Since I work with PBS stations, I'll try to find out when PBS is airing the movie and let you all know. 

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  • Lynn12
    Lynn12 Member Posts: 1,008
    edited January 2008

    Here's the link to the movie, click on 'the film' to see Linda.  Then click on her picture to get her story. 

    http://inthefamily.kartemquin.com/

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  • mer1957
    mer1957 Member Posts: 534
    edited January 2008

    Tina, I agree, it's good your DH is not going to work with those bozos.

    Skye, loved your show, you looked great, but I like your hair shorter better - do you?

    Nancy, so sorry about your DH's job.  I know it's tough out there.  I hope something turns up soon for him and you too.

    Viddie, glad you have a heart plan - sounds promising.  Have fun with Meri in DC - I love that name too!  I love DC also.

    Lynn, congrats on your promotion - glad work is going well for you.  Do you feel ok?

    Jan, sending warm healing thoughts to you.

    Amera, how are you?  How's the hair?  I'm going for another cut in a couple of weeks.  It is just hard to manage when it grows long.

    Robbin, hope your therapy is helping your lymphodema.

    Mel, speaking of crazy Houston drivers, are you talking about my son?  I think he has adapted well to driving there.

    Rebecca, hope Ana enjoyed her bday and bike.  Hope you didn't get too much snow to ride it.

    Joni, sending prayers your way.  Your dog deserves a big reward! 

    DS#2 had his second date and sounds like it went well.  Can't wait to meet her, but I'll give it a few more weeks.  DS#1 and I talked wedding plans - it's getting exciting. 

    Hugs and stay warm

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  • TPPJ
    TPPJ Member Posts: 1,017
    edited January 2008

    Lynn, Linda was very attractive.  I see she got a little patch of grey in her hair in the front too.  Very sad.  I'll be anxious to see the movie.  Congrats on the promotion!  What a nice surprise!

    Viddie, so glad they put you on the ace inhibitor.  I'm on one too, as well as a beta blocker.  Coreg and Lisinipril.  I feel 1000x better so I can tell they are doing the trick.  I didn't hear you say how many more herceptins you had to do.  Caya, you're nearing the finish line.

    DH went to NYC this am to meet his friend and go to a sporting event so I am on my own until Mon. am.  Kids want me to take them out for Chinese but I'm kind of tired from the Miami drama, so I'll take them tomorrow night.  Sundays are always kind of boring, esp. w/no Desperate Housewives.  I had an 8 am basketball game today for Paul, then to pick Jaclyn up at her sleepover, dropped Paul at his friends for lunch and to play.  Jaclyn and I went to the mall and I got two new pairs of eyeglasses (use or lose my $300 yearly insurance allotment).  I got a less blingy pair of black Versaces w/a gold emblem on the side...I like them.  And a pair of Ralph Lauren sunglasses (prescription) w/wide sides.  Love them too.  So I'm happy and it didn't cost me anything.  I needed a little pick me up.  Skye, I'm still so mad about the TiVo failure.  I just tried to play back the Ghost Whisperer for Jaclyn as she's petrified of the Bloody Mary urban legend (good mother I am!) and that didn't record either.  I must be pressing the wrong button.  Prob. better off she didn't see it..she'd be up all night.

    Happy Birthday to Ana!  Getting a new bike is like getting a new car for kids.  Can you remember how exciting that was?

    Mel, Paul didn't burn the Nashville bridge, thank God.  The DC one either, for that matter.  We just discovered that Safeway supermarkets has an opening for his line of work, too, in Houston.  He's applied online for that as well.

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