MI Survivors

Hi to all and a welcome to Laura......................hoping all are enjoying the summer and getting used to the 'possible severe storms' that seem to be a daily thing!

I'm all for lunch..............unfortunately, 8-2 and 8-3 I will be out of town............but don't change plans for me.  Nail down a date and we'll go with the majority!

A restaurant or a potluck picnic works for me....................I even thought about offering up my house for a potluck.................haven't committed to the CRAZY idea yet.............but I'm thinking of it!

Off to the Howell Balloonfest with DD and family...................in between rain!

Neesie 

Hi Toni! I am also in Westland. Sorry you are having more pain. The swelling is most likely "seroma" and will take it's time going away. Where are you going for treatment?

I'm in for any day for meeting. Restaurant or potluck is fine. Kensington would be nice, we could reserve a pavillion.

Welcome Toni and Laura.  Caseysmom - is Casey your dog in the avatar or your child?  Ask Rockysmom who Rocky is!  Toni, love the fairy. 

Kats -  Sorry I didn't mail the stick to the butterfly.  I couldn't figure out a nice way to do it so left it out.  Yeah, they were heavy and I was afraid I was going to poke someone's eye out.  Cute but not that great of an idea.  You are right, the site does look rather sterile.  But, I guess it looks more professional.  

 Not-me - hope the infection clears up quickly for you.   The only day I cannot make is 8/23 and I'm open for pot-luck or restaurant.  If that is the only day that the majority can make, I'll catch you next time.  

Neesie - I missed the balloon fest again!   Hope it was fun.

Mary, I am with you. I just started this road. But I seen Michigan and thought this would be a good place to hang out.

I hope you ladies don't mind those of newly dx being here.

Huggs

Toni

Welcome to all our newcomers Wendy, Laura, Toni, Mary. Welcome back Pam!

Mary from Jackson - I live in Hudson not far from Jackson - I shop there often.

Laura from Clinton township is that the Clinton near Adrian?

Chris - Sorry to hear about your big scare - HAPPY it turned about B9 for you. How's the lighthouse weekends going for you?

Neesie - The balloon fest sounds like fun. I would love to ride in one - have you ever rode one?                                                                                                                                                                    

Not sure where this park is for a potluck - you know me and my driving abilities. Will try to make it if I don't get lost. haha

Thank you to everyone for the hugs and kind words over the loss of FIL. It meant a lot.

hugs

WIngs

Thanks for the warm welcome. I really appreciateit.  My last chemo treatment is Wednesday, can't wait!!!!   Mary

Has a date been decided?  I saw that a few had been put out there but didn't see if one had been selected.  Kensington would be a great place, especially w/a pavalion.  Were we talking about a potluck?  I know the last one I attended they divided up the alphabet into sections and that determined what we were to bring.  It insured we had an even number of things.  We were all responsible for bringing our own drinks, plates & utensils.  Everything brought to share had to be in disposable containers.  It went the smoothest of any potluck I have ever attended.

I'm really looking forward to coming and meeting my MI sisters.  Have a great rest of the weekend.

Wendy

Okay............I'll set a date!  (atleast see how many can come then!)  July 26 or 27 at Kensington Park.

It will be nice to see the 'oldies' and to meet the 'newbies'...............!  We can keep the potluck simple...............don't want to be messing with grilling or such....

Okay Michiganders (plus Kats and Faith) let us know within a few days if this date works for most of you!

Hugs,

Neesie 

Hi ladies, just found this thread.  I live in West Branch, way up north from most of you, it sounds like.  Was diagnosed 5/27/08 with DCIS left breast, am scheduled to have bilateral mastectomies and a SNB on this coming Friday. I am having expanders put in with implants ultimately down the road.  I'm 53, and like a lot of you, seemed to be doing all of the right things to be healthy, but this disease doesn't care who you are, what you do, etc.  I'm ready to get on with the surgery and on with my life!  Thanks for listening, love to get to know you all.

July 27 would be great but 26th would work too.  My hubby is leaving for TN on a mission trip for a week on the 26 so I would miss him taking off but the chance to meet everyone would be worth it.  I'm so excited!  Hopefully by that date I will know something more about my own upcoming surgery.

Wendy

ABSOLUTELY no fair. I'm pouting. I'm stomping my feet!!!

First of all you northern Michiganders are completely organized and wonderful and always planning great fun...............

and now you're gonna adopt Iris????

This is more than I can take.

Promise me that you'll share!!

Hi all.  The last weekend in July is out for me...I have a family reunion.  How about the 8-24 date?  And welcome to Faith and Kats and Iris and Deb.  MI is a great place to visit at this time of year!!! 

I have really been enjoying the summer...and spent a good amount of time yesterday putting mulch down around my flowers.  It seems like I have not had too much time for my gardens this year.  We did make it upnorth over the fourth...it was fabulous with the good weather.  The beach was perfect...except for the fish flies that came off of the lake right after the fireworks.  The same thing happened last year...how weird. 

WingGirl-We volunteered at the lighthouse two weekends this year...with one already done and the other one scheduled in September.  We man the light on Saturday and Sunday, and complete work around the place (lawn, sweeping, watering, dusting) and also provide tours and gift shop sales.  When you see the lighthouse on the billboards on 75...that is the Cheboygan River crib lighthouse which the second light we show.  The Cheboygan River Front Range light was built in 1880...and is in the process of being restored.  Anyway...it is rewarding work.        

OK, reporting again.  8/24 is fine with me if you need RSVP's.  I just want to meet everybody!  Hopefully I will have had my surgery by then.  Will look for a solidified date.

Wendy

Nancy---maybe we are related since we are both going to a family reunion on the same weekend.  It would not be the first time that two MI board sisters found out they were related!!!  Tell me your going to Gaylord???

Oh yes...I wanted to share that my daughter who is going to marry in Feb...her fiance and she decided to do the "instead of favors we donated to...breast cancer."  How sweet of them!!!  Did I mention I was the matron of honor (okay a bit proud here)?

Another random thought...maybe a work hour or two at Kays and then a pot luck?  I am sure there is a nice park around her home...and I am sure she could use a bunch of hands for a few hours???