Roll Call November 2007

Good evening ladies.  Hope all is well.  Been resting up most of the day.  Went to a Women's Conference on Friday night and all day Saturday.  What a blessing it was.  The theme of the conference was STAND.  An on time word.  For all that I and we have been through here we still manage to STAND for ourselves and for our generations.  The praise and worship was awesome.  There was women there of every race but we were all there for one purpose to get our minds renewed and our spirits rejouvenated.  I left there refreshend and lightweighted.  BC is not the only fight I am fighting but it helps to know that I have the tools now to fight and stand through all the enemy has to throw my way.  I have the victory in Jesus.

Dream (Regina)  I usually shy away from post like this because I really don't know how to deal with people talking about the end.  I always think as long as theres life theres hope.  And with you already planning your end is...sad to me...Maybe because I think of it could be me talking and thinking like this some day and it scares me.  I try hard not to think about it especially not knowing much about this dreadful disease and what it can do to you.  BC today and something else down the line.  I just finished tx March 5th and don't go back for more testing until April.  I wonder often what if I am not done.  But I know it is not up to me.  I put my life in Gods hands and gave him full control.  Try hard to hold on to my faith that I am healed.  And think I will deal with the end when the end comes.  Whether it is today, next week, or 70 years from now.  It is not over until it is over. Like Felicia says keep on keepin on...

Sharon I hope you are doing well.  Taxol is not kickin your but like it did mine.  I am still having numbness in my feet and some nerve twitches but other wise doing fine.  Yeah I understand about your neighbor.  When I came in from the conference my son had a friend spending the night with him.  I came in fully dressed and with my wig on.  But i went to my room pulled off the wig and breast prosthesis put on my night gown and went down stairs.  This kid looked at me like what in the heck.  I wasn't even thinking.  I laughed so hard.  My son is so sweet and always compliments me even when I am at my worst.  Told his friend to quit checking out my mom.  This boys face was so red (a teenage white kid).  I am like a mommy to all of my kids friends and they know I have a good sense of humor and not offended by much.

Well I hope you all have a great week ahead and know that I will be praying and thinking about you all.

Sabrina

Hello Everyone,

Benita, I think you might be telepathic.  I went for my fitting a couple of hours ago.  It went very well.  Yes, it took me 8 months to finally go, but the fitters were wonderful and I finally have bras that look right.  Thank you for asking. 

And everyone else, thank you for checking up on me even though I don't post often.  I really appreciate it.

D

Hi Benita,

Thanks too for the note--I feel so much better. 

Today was my treatment day-- I go and get Navelbine every Tues A.M.  It is not bad---Butt--and Butt stinks (lol) but I am still kickin and that is what counts with all of this.

I am always glad to hear from you and whoever writes--it makes me "Smile".  Some days I do not get to the computer and other days I check the site often and just reading what folks have to say helps me along the way too.

Take care.

Linda C

Hey all, hope every one is doing fine.  Still filling some se's from last chemo but other wise doing pretty good.  Start physical therepy on left arm next week. 

Yogi- taxol sucked.  I had one episode with a/c but I really think it was from the nuelasta shot.  I ended up in the emergency room with bad chest pain and muscle pain.  Didn't know that was the se's.  Scared the heck out of me.  Now Taxol.  Came down on me like a ton of bricks.  Muscle aches, bone aches.  Numbness in feet.  Put me down for about a week or so after tx.  Still felling se's.  My dr told me since I handled the first round of chemo so well Taxol should be a piece of cake...NOTTTTTTTTT.  But as they say everyone is different.  I have talked to people that say it didn't bother them at all.  Hopefully you will be the lucky one.

Went to my first bc support group the other day.  Had a blast.  I was the only AA there with a group of women all over the age of 57.  Most of them were atleast 5-10 years cancer free only one other just finished rad in Nov.  One lady graciously offered to knit me a chemo hat.  And they asked me to be on there team for the Relay for Life  bc fundraising event.  I had already signed up to be a volunteer to help with the event.  And it is being held right down the street from my house.  It is an 12 hour event 6 in the evening til 6 the next morning.  Starting off with a survivor dinner the night before.  Then the first lap is the survivor lap.  I have been twice before just as a spectator.  It is a very emotional event. 

Hey Linda glad you are doing well...I hope you done washed your butt by now...by the way have you noticed that your bm(poopy) really smells horrible when doing chemo.  I know (TMI).  but has anyone noticed that but me.  Never smelt anything like it...lollllll

I know I don't have any sense...but gotta love me...

Trumpet...I feel you on the drivers permit.  My daughter just got hers and she is driving me crazy.  I told her I was going through to much stress with this bc thing to be worried about her driving me around any where.  Her dad lets her drive.  I just can't do it.  My nerves are too bad for that.

Well I hope you all have a blessed day.  Continue to pray for one anothers strength and wellness.

Be blessed

Sabrina

Hey Linda and Sabrina,

Thanks for your input about the Taxol.  Sabrina, I'm sorry about your reactions but I am glad you made it through. You know what they say that which doesn't kill you makes you stronger.  My mom is trying to get a team together for Relay For Life our is May (Oxford, Alabama).  I've never been so this year will be my first.  We have a breast cancer support group here also called Steel Magnolias. And I was also the only AA woman and the youngest but those ladies are great.  We are having a bake this Saturday at the mall and I can't wait.  It has been on my mind to try and gather all the AA women I know who have battled and are battling this and start a support group.  I just recently found out that a girl I grew up with (but not close to) had breast cancer and I think we need to support one another.  I also know two others who had it years ago and are doing good now.  So I am hoping we can do thisbecause I'm sure there are others.

Linda,  I have enjoyed reading your post you are a spunky lady.  I especially liked the phrase "it'll have to catch me running."  My sentiments exactly. 

Felicia, Benita, Sharon, Chantal, and every one else, How are ya'll doin? The sun is still shining and I'm gonna go walk my dog and enjoy it. 

Miracles and blessings Ladies.

Yogi

Hi Ro,

 Welcome.

D in NJ

hi Crystal,

I just wanted to give you a hug -- this must be so hard on you, and I know you're taking such good care of your mother.  I think all us women are at least as concerned with BC's effects on our families/loved ones as we are with our own health -- what you are feeling about your mom bears that out.

Hugs

Ann

(not AA roll-call member, but friend)

Hi ladies...I hope everyone is well and are in high spirits this Easter weekend. I had #3 taxol today. I had a lot of gas today after tx this time. Sorry TMI. No se's so far. My prayers are being answered!

Crystal-I know your mom really appreciates you taking care of her. My mom flew to help me after my surgery and I wished she could have stayed. I don't have any family here so she coming to help me out really was a blessing. I believe in prayer and will include your mom in my daily prayers.

Yogi-I hated A/C. I couldn't watch them inject the red dye. The chemo smell...augh! I had to hold my breath everytime I went to the bathroom or I would puke all over the place. Other than the headaches I did ok. To me taxol is a breeze so far! Now I all I have to do is start power walking to lose some of this belly fat.

Sabrina-Girl, at least you were able to put it out there. I'm following you. How are your nails? Have you had any swelling in your arm? My arm hand swells a little from time to time. Nothing major though.

To all my sistas who I didn't get to mention, I hope you are doing well and have a blessed weekend.

Hello Everyone,

Hugs to you Crystal. 

Felicia, I lost my Mom at 49 also (brain mets).

Sharon I wish you the best with your treatment.

D

Hi Felicia

How are you doing?

I read where someone else wrote--"you are here and always asking about everyone else" and it is so great!!!

I hope all is well for you too.  Just wanted to give a personal "Shout Out" to you and wish you the best.

Linda C

Crystal - How is everything going?  Hope your appetite is better and prayers are up for your Mom.