Dis Breast Cancer Survivors Part IV - GAGWTA

[snappy]

Princessksmom, I am sorry about your MIL's bad news. Maybe this will crisis will have an impact on your FIL and DH? Do you attend Alanon?

 

[CherylDan]

Smiley, love your pictures........I agree with the others, you are glowing!

Great news, JillyB!

sig, sorry to hear about your mom.

PrincessK, also sorry to hear about you mil, and that you will be lacking support. Are there any senior services in your area that would be able to help?

Laurie and Linda, glad to hear the pups are doing ok. Hope your moms can get some pain relief, it is hard to watch them get older.

I ended up just getting fluids yesterday as I was dehydrated. My oncologist is putting off chemo for one week, I was just still to weak/exhausted this week, not to mention I'm still having diarehia issues. He had me stop one of the antibiotics in hopes that that would help, and I'm pretty sure it has helped some. In the meantime, I'm just being very careful about what I eat. Still using the walker, but getting stronger every day. And all of the swelling in my legs and feet is gone, yay!

GATWTA!!

 

[snappy]

Cheryl, I am so glad the fluid I buildup is gone! Thanks for updating us. I hope you continue to get stronger so you are up for facing your infusion next week. What foods can you tolerate?

 

[PrincessKsMom]

Princessksmom, I am sorry about your MIL's bad news. Maybe this will crisis will have an impact on your FIL and DH? Do you attend Alanon?

I tried that for a while years ago. Whether it was just the group I don't know, but it's definitely NOT for me. The people at the meeting were so nasty and catty and miserable that I wanted to pull my hair out. They were snipping at each other and blaming each other and it was definitely not a safe and encouraging atmosphere. DD and I were seeing a counselor two years ago who had a lot of experience with alcoholics, their family members etc. We spent a few months separately dealing with issues, discussing my reasoning on certain decisions, etc. and she was comfortable that I had a very good handle on things that were going on and how I was dealing with things and helping DD to deal. Of course she also gave me a few eye opening insights. It was nice to have a professional help me sort out a few things but ultimately agree that I was making the best of a less than ideal situation.

I'm sure the hospital/rehab facility will have a social worker come in and meet with my mother in law to make sure she has all the help she'll need. She has dealt with many surgeries in the past so we have an idea of what she'll need. What makes me most angry is that DH is wasting what could potentially be valuable time with his mother. I've gotten over being disappointed by his inability to do what he should, but I know it's breaking his mother's heart. Then again, she's the one that's allowed him to live as Peter Pan for most of his life, so she's kind of reaping what she sowed. For many, many years she was ultimate enabler, making excuses for everyone. And now she's had enough and she can't make them change. I learned to accept that years ago.

 

[luvmarypoppins]

Cheryl - so glad to hear that your swelling is going down. Also glad you got a little extra time to rest up and gain some strength before the next chemo. Sorry you are having the digestive issues. So happy to hear about your little dgd How wonderful. So happy for you!

slg - I had to have 9 inches of my bowel resected about 6 weeks after my original cancer surgery and the bowel resection was not cancerous though, something else with complications. I cannot imagine being 80 and going through that. I was weak and it took me a long time to recover and I am alot younger. I say disney will always be there. I am sure your mom would appreciate you being there for her if it is do able.

Princess K mom - sorry to hear about your mil. It sure does sounds like you have too much on your plate right now. You are a pillar of strength to hold it all together for everyone. Wishing your mil all the best

jilly b - wishing you all the best at your onc. visit

tarheel - glad to hear your good report

Laurie and Linda - sorry to hear you both have issues with your moms. It is so hard. I got to skip the mom part and went right to taking care of granny and she was almost 90. Hope things work out for both of them with their pain and mobility issues. I know I did everything I could to make my grandma as comfortable as possible etc.

smiley - love your beach pics

Diana - I wish we had your weather.

Peg - glad you are feeling better

Fort wilderness - I am dreaming of FL weather, below freezing here next week, sigh

GAGWTA

 

[Pea-n-Me]

Laurie, that could be possible. What is she taking for pain medication?

 

[luvmarypoppins]

And now for the health updates

My ds went to the ortho today. Not good news at all unfortunately. His bone is not healing. He feels ds is not getting enough calcium for sure. He said ds could have a boot and only take it off to drive, so he is happy about that. However he must use crutches with the boot and only bear weight on his heel. So that is still probably going to mean using the wheelchair around campus etc.

He also said if it doesnt heal in a few weeks he has to get some magnets for him to use? He wants him to take tums and drink milk. I think also over the counter vit d will be good. I told him to call the fam. dr. and get his calcium level and blood work reports etc.

Also dh said they paraded ds around and said he was an anomaly and they had some big dr. of the group come and look at him and he commented about ds arm span and convex chest etc. This is not so good and dh was really upset when he came home.

Ds is also not taking things well as I am sure he assumed everything would be well and healed etc He has been beyond grumpy and irritated with everything and everybody etc.


I dont know about the trip and his mobility issues. Its only the only time we can go etc.

And now for me...

Went to the endo.

The good:
I lost 14 lbs since august
My one cancer number is undetectable
She said I dont have to go to the oncologist anymore

The bad - She said my one test tsh is bad and they have to adjust my meds to bring it down and do blood retest in 6 weeks. If it doesnt get down to 0 she said there is a chance the cancer could come back. If that doesnt work then more med adjustments.
She says to get the sono of my neck
Says I still need another reclast infusion and a bone scan before it in April
Seemed upset that I didnt like the internist that she picked out. Told her about the dr. that the ds liked and she said to try her. She heard of her but doesnt know her personally.
Asked her to feel this lump near my cheek that was worse during the bad cold I had. She feels its a salivary stone and that is a result of the radiation as it could develop. If it gets worse she will send me to the surgeon.

Wow, I think that is enough to make my head spin added to ds problems.

Oh and dh is getting my cold and ds had a little of it too. At least ds had a flu shot. Dh did not get one.

Dh has gotten out of going to Calif. this week and is going next week. He sent one of his workers to do the job. Yay!

 

[slg]

EVeryone here is so strong and courageous. I love reading these posts and I pray and root for each and every one of you going through the cancer journey themselves, or travelling along with a loved one.

Thank you so much for all your advice. I will give a little more information. My mom had b/c at age 73, ovarian cancer at age 77. She had debulking surgery in 2011 after 4 rounds of chemo and did really well, with a remission of 6 months. A year later she was back on chemo because her CA125 was up, although there were no signs of tumours on a ct scan. She became allergic to the first type of chemo she was on, so they switched her to another one. She did 10 rounds altogether and just felt awful, but didn't lose her hair. Although her CA125 didn't go below 150 they stopped the chemo because they said she was stable. This was October 2013. In November she had a blood test that showed she was anemic, but the CT scan still didn't show any cancer. On Monday she had a colonoscopy and it showed a 2 inch tumour in her bowel that is ovarian cancer. She is meeting with her medical team on Tuesday to go over options although the oncologist said there wasn't anything to be done but surgery to remove the cancer.

I am an only child, but my dad is 76 and in good health. My mom's brothers live near by and she is very good friends with her sil and her nephew and his wife. I live in a different city...Victoria BC...she lives in Vancouver...and it is a ferry ride away. I work full-time and have three children.

My trip is planned for July in Venice to celebrate my 25th anniversary. We are taking our 3 kids and my oldest son's girlfriend as well for a one week trip to Venice with a 12 day DCL cruise.

My PIF date is March 14. Flights are already purchased. My parents don't know about this trip yet. I thought she would be okay because all her tests in November were so good. Now I don't know what to do. I am going to wait and see what the conference says on Tuesday. I do want to be with her, but I also want to take this trip. I know that my life will change when my mom dies as my dad and gramma (96) will probably come and live with us and then we won't be able to travel anymore as there isn't any family in Victoria. I know I sound selfish...but I do love my mom more than anything and am praying and praying that everything will be okay. I assume the surgery, if it happens, will happen soon. The trip is in July so either she will be better or worse.

I don't know...I suppose I just want to vent to those who understand how difficult it is to make decisions at this time. I also am BRCA1 and with my family history am conscious that time is ticking for me as well, and I want to enjoy my family and health while I still have it. I am 50, my boys are 12, 15 and 18.

Wow, lots of information. Thanks to those who managed to read this far. If you have any suggestions or thoughts, fire away.

Hugs to all of you.

 

[kofslinky]

slg- sorry you're going through all of this. Hugs and thoughts to you and your family. When my grandmother was in her 70s (don't remember exactly how old) she was diagnosed with colon cancer and had part of her colon removed. She did fairly well, but had been in pretty good health until that point. Just recently, when she was 85, she had surgery for a hernia and did fairly well. She also recently fell and fractured her hip. She spent some time at a rehab facility, but has come back pretty well. She definitely isn't where she was when she was younger, but at 86 I can't expect her to be. Her memory isn't what it once was, and I do worry about her, but she lives with my aunt and I know my aunt takes very good care of her. I hope your mother does as well as my grandmother has. (Pea-n-me- your car story made me giggle! I can picture it happening with my family as well! My grandmother refuses to take it easy and tries to do things she probably shouldn't. They're such a tough generation! She spent so much time taking care of everyone else, she hates being taken care of.)

luvmarypoppins- the good is very good!! Congrats! As for the "bad", sounds like you've got a plan going. Here's hoping it works out!!

PrincessK- I'm sorry for what you're going through. My father has alcoholism but won't admit to it and doesn't seem to know he's got a problem. I love him dearly, but I can't stand being around when he's drinking, which makes me feel like a horrible person. I hope your MIL does well, and I wish you luck and send good vibes!

CherylDan- I'm glad you're slowly getting better! I hope the med change helps! I wish my swelling would go away, but even after 6 months with no chemo it just won't go away. I'm so glad yours did! I know just how annoying and uncomfortable it is!

tarheel- good to hear your news!! I'm glad things are looking up!



Well, we did make it to Orlando on Sunday. We drove to Manchester on Saturday and spent the night down there. The storm took a different track than expected, so we probably could've made it Sunday without any problems, but I was glad to not have to worry. Disney was great- 4 days of the parks, good food, good times, great weather, and 1000+ pictures to now go through! As soon as I get through them I'll share! I was so sad to have to come home- I think I need to win the lottery and become rich so I can just go any time I want and stay as long as I want. Four days wasn't nearly enough. I suppose until then it's back to the real world. Back to teaching on Monday, counting down the days until the next break in April. (Once again my job has become unpleasant, and after 8 years I've really started contemplating how to change careers and do something else. I just don't know how, or to what, or anything like that. I swear it's a scarier proposition than cancer was!) Routine follow-up with my oncologist on Wednesday, another routine CAT scan in April. I predict everything will be fine! I hope everyone has a great weekend! GAGWTA!

 

[snappy]

Laurie, that could be possible. What is she taking for pain medication?

Ultram. Non narcotic. She stopped taking it for a few days due to side effect. A few days of more doses per day of Metamucil/miralax and things are better so she started back with one ultram a day with one alieve at night. She is seeing pain management doc Tuesday. Hoping for help from him. She seemed a little better today. Still not confortable leaving her house. One day at a time.

 

[Pea-n-Me]

Ultram. Non narcotic. She stopped taking it for a few days due to side effect. A few days of more doses per day of Metamucil/miralax and things are better so she started back with one ultram a day with one alieve at night. She is seeing pain management doc Tuesday. Hoping for help from him. She seemed a little better today. Still not confortable leaving her house. One day at a time.

Tramadol can cause confusion. Speak to your pharmacist, and be careful if she starts up on it again. It might not be the right medication for her.

 

[snappy]

Tramadol can cause confusion. Speak to your pharmacist, and be careful if she starts up on it again. It might not be the right medication for her.

Thanks, Linda, I will do so. I really appreciate your insight.

 

[smiley_face2]

My goodness, it seems like things go along quietly and smoothly for the majority of us and then the tide turns and it seems like the majority are having some kind of problem to deal with I just want you all to know, I read each and every post completely, and even if I do not respond to you individually, I stop and say a little prayer for each one of you, and keep you in my thoughts in between checking in here. I don't think there is anything more scary than a child with illness, so LMP you are really getting lot's of well wishes and prayers from me right now.
Cheryl....have you tried eating macaroons? like the real bakery made ones? I remember when I was having that issue with my chemo and read that here from someone, it worked like a miracle! and it was something I could even tolerate eating!
Thankyou all so much for your kind words! it was a very good trip for us, brought us back to a place we had been when we were so young and newly in love

 

[snappy]

Smilie, thanks for drawing my attention back to LMP's last post about her DS and his doctor's visit. I am afraid in the last few days I have lost track of some of the posts.


LMP, I hope your DS is able to navigate school ok with the boot, and that the bone starts healing soon. When is his next visit? I am also concerned that they have not ruled out or in the genetic diagnosis that runs in your family. How is it diagnosed? Your family needs to have answers on this question, and I hope that you get them soon, and not be in limbo while your son is 'paraded around." That image made me very upset, I just saw your post late last night after Smilie's last post. I can't imagine how upset you and your DH must be.

Calcium can be hard to absorb. I have had doctors specify that they prefer patients take calcium carbonate of the other available calcium supplements. Also, I have read a good bit recently due to my diagnosis with osteoporosis about the absorption of calcium, and it seems that calcium sources in food maybe better absorbed than calcium supplements. Does your DS eat/drink foods with calcium? I am a big fan of yogurt, especially plain Greek yogurt, and especially like the Trader Joe's house brand. I add stevia, vanilla extract a few raspberries and/or walnuts and it is a yummy treat that I look forward too. There are calcium added products too, OJ and the like, but I find the calcium added gives a strange taste. There are so very many good cheese varieties that might appeal to him.

If the doctors are really concerned about not having enough calcium, is it possible they would add a course of boniva or Fosamex? I am sure there are others that are more appropriate for a young man rather than an old lady like myself.

Thinking of you.

slg, you really have a hard decision to make. Thanks for giving us more details. You do have a few more days to consider your decision. I understand your feeling that with your responsibilities, you might not be able to reschedule this trip. Ultimately, you have to figure out if your mom needs you enough to reschedule, and weigh how much you will regret going one way or the other. There is no clear path here. I feel for you too for sure.

Kofslinky, I am so glad you were able to go on your trip as planned. I agree, 4 days would not be enough for me either. Good luck with your appointment Wednesday and your upcoming Cat scan.

Princessksmom, I understand about having a bad experience with alanon. I am sorry if my posted sounded like know it all. It sounds like you have come to a good place of coping with your complicated situation, and have dealt with it over the long haul. I was more speaking from my personal experience helping my mom and my other siblings deal with my brother has addictions. I have attended many gamanon meetings with mom, and found it very difficult sometimes. I noticed some meetings were better than others. Unfortunately, there is only one gamanon group here, but many different alanon groups for different types of people. We have also gone to different alanon meetings and have completely different experiences, good and bad. As you have my mom too got more out of meeting with a counselor who in our case specializes with working with gamblers or the family members of gamblers. She was available for phone calls too at the worst times when my mother was dealing with my younger brother, and helped us navigate through getting him into a rehab program in Texas about a year ago. I don't think we would have managed it without the help of a professional and the help of my other younger brother who continues to keep in touch with my brother who hopefully is still in recovery (we are never quite sure).

Cheryl, I hope you continue to get stronger and are able to find food that appeals to you. i think macaroons are an absolutely fabulous idea!

Smilie, I loved your description of your trip, about it bringing it back to a place you had been when you were young and newly in love. That was poetic and beautiful and inspiring. I needed some of that inspiration last night. I realized last night when I texted him and his iPhone was in the other room that DH never set up his iPad mini to do texting. He uses the iPad a lot at night so it seemed a good idea to me for him do iMessage on the iPad. Given, he is not much of a texter, but still. Anyway I had him work on that, which requires you to turn iMessage off on both devices, and then turn the iPhone back on, re sign on to your iTunes account, then do the same on the iPad. Needless to say we had a few hiccups, including he could not at first remember his iTunes ID, and then he could not remember the password to his iTunes ID.

We got through it, but it was midnight before we finished and at one point, he was so frustrated that he burst out: I was perfected fine with texted only on my phone! (I guess he thought he was never going to get iMessage set up again, even on the iPhone). I patiently brought him back to reality, and we finally accomplished our objective. We could have used some inspiration though for your. Anyways, we were able to laugh about it later (which DD18 did not appreciate very much because SHE was trying to go to sleep, lol) and I have gently teased him about the comment "I was perfectly fine!!"

I think we will have these moment to laugh about for awhile until one or the other of us has a senior moment, which seems to be happening with frequency!

GAGWTA!

 

[PrincessKsMom]

Thank you truly for all of your support. Snappy, I was in no way upset by your post. I come here looking for help in dealing with things so any suggestions are welcome. I just felt blindsided by MIL's diagnosis, as we all did, and know it will be a long hall. I also didn't want anyone to think that I wasn't trying to get help for myself or my DD. If you DIS search you'll see I've spent a lot of time down this path and the reasons I've decided to stay so long (mostly financial -- I put myself in a very deep, deep whole). I've dealt with all the emotions, hurt, anger, etc. Unfortunately, the anger and frustration tend to come back time and again, like in this situation. But it's okay. I know I'm strong and will do what needs to be done.

And a very good friend just had a double mastectomy yesterday. It was a preventative measure, so thankfully she's not looking at chemo or radiation, but she is a widower with a teen daughter in freshman year of college, so it's been super rough on her. I offered to help her as much as I can, and then MIL was diagnosed. Again, I will do what I can for my friend (driving her DD back to college on Sunday evenings, shopping, etc.) but I felt terrible telling her I won't be able to help as much as I originally promised because I'll have to help with MIL.

And this is DD's senior year of high school. My one and only. So this is quite an emotional time already. Again, I know in the grand scheme of things my problems are so much small than what many of you are facing, and I'm grateful every day that I am cancer free so I am here to help those who need it.

Went to surgeon for my follow-up yesterday. Still doesn't want to treat the blood clot. Said it's getting smaller, which I believe as well. I have my six month routine mammo on 3/3, then I see gastro at end of March at which time I am asking for an endoscopy/colonoscopy to put my mind at ease. Then it's a six month follow-up MRI for the breasts in April. Seems like the testing/follow-ups are never ending. I have to learn to take things one day at a time or it gets very overwhelming.

Thank you for letting me whine. Continued wishes and prayers for peace, health and love.

 

[luvmarypoppins]

Cheryl - Hope you are getting stronger each day. Prayers for you sista. Dont know if you had chemo today but hope it was bearable.

Laurie - how is your mom doing? Did the pain management dr. offer any insight or relief for your dear mom?

Well it snow the other day, snow showers today and now they are saying 4-8 inches for monday and could be up to a foot. They are waiting and watching the weather models. This is getting old real fast.

And we booked the trip. Yay! Used all of dh ff miles to do it. According to my calculations we should owe Disney about $500 but the airline lady said no, its free. I think something is seriously wrong here, so I will have dh call again. I hope he doesnt get the same lady. But this time I will have the laptop computer screen in front of him so he can actually see what I am telling her to look up etc.

So we are staying 2 nights at the Swan March 19-20 and then the 20th to the 23 we are staying at the Beach Club.

Ds2 echo is scheduled for March 12. I hope he calls for the results before we leave. The tech actually told me mine was fine when I was there. I am thinking of sending ds2 with him to look at the screen and maybe ask the correct questions so she might tell us without actually telling us etc. You know what I mean. He is actually suppose to take 3 tums and drink milk daily. He has been uncooperative about all of that so far. He said get me some vitamins instead. He also hasnt called the gp to ask about his blood work. I wish the HIPPA laws were not the way they are or I would be calling for him myself.

Some departments of the hosp. now have some online thing you can sign up for to view test results etc.They said not all depts. participate but I will tell him to ask if his does and the drs there etc.

I think after all of this we really need this vacation, even if the ds dont want to spend that much time with us etc.

Dh is going to Calif. in 2 weeks. Lucky him. Just for a few days.

GAGWTA. Thinking of you all

 

[snappy]

Princessksmom, lots of medical stuff coming up for you, and graduation too! Hope your good friend did ok with her surgery. It sounds like you have already provided a lot of help to your friend. I am sure she appreciates everything you have done.

MaryAnn, you really do need this vacation. Are all the Ds going with you? You are brave! I hope you get the answers on the testing for your DS. It is hard being in the dark. We use the online facility for getting test results and it has been very helpful, for getting test results, and for communicating directly with the doctor when necessary.

Thanks for asking about my mom. As my sister suspected, Mom has a second sacral insufficiency fracture, this time much lower on her spine. We are confused why the orthopedic surgeon's nurse told mom over the phone that the doctor told her to tell her that there had been no changes since the first compression fracture higher up in 2011. The new doc, who is a pain management doctor and an anesthesiologist read the MRI report and honed in on that part of the report immediately.

Needless to say we are done with the orthopedic surgeon.

Mom and my sister loved the pain management doctor. He has her on a daily injection of a drug called Forteo that should help the healing process since it is supposed to actually build up the bones. The bad thing is the injection process is done at home and is a little too complicated at this point for mom to do by herself. We live very close to mom so I am helping her, and I have been going over there a lot anyway spending time, buying her groceries, bringing prepared food, cleaning, changing the bed. Sometimes we just lay in her big Sleep number bed and talk and talk. We are having some special moments.

We think the healing process was starting all on its own as she is walking a bit better. She can't drive until she sees the doc in late April. No swimming which she misses dearly. She is at something like a 90% risk of having a third fracture, so she can't take the risk of falling. However, the earlier fractures happened spontaneously without a fall, so I can't really figure out how a third can be avoided anyway. But we can't tempt the fates so we are being cautious.

Since the pain is less, she is walking a good bit with the walker, at least in her house. She is also sleeping a lot. Not sure why that is but she does not have pain while in the bed so it is actually a good thing. It's sitting that is the most pain for her. She uses a tins unit several times daily as well as ice. The doc said to continue with the same pain med, although she is getting by with 1 a day, along with Alieve. She is a good patient. I would hope I would be as good a patient as she is if I was in this situation, and which I likely will be in 20 or less years.

Hope everyone is good, and may I wish everyone Happy Mardi Gras! We are going down just for the day tomorrow since DD18 wants to go and we aren't comfortable with her and her friends going down by herself. Looks like perfect weather, so the crowds will be large and probably unruly.

GAGWTA!

 

[CherylDan]

Laurie, glad to hear your mom is getting good pain relief. Too bad about the orthopedic surgeon, but at least now you know you need someone else. Sounds like you and your mom are getting some nice quality time together!

LMP, yay for getting your trip booked! I agree, it does sound like a vacation is coming at a good time. I hope your son gets better soon, and gets the answers he needs from all the testing. Waiting is the worst, and I'm sure it is extra hard for you to not be getting all the details.

PrincessK, you have a lot on your plate. Please remember to take care of you!

Kofslinky, glad you had a good trip! Looking forward to seeing some pictures. Sorry your job is being difficult.

Smiley, I too remember the tip about the macaroons. Unfortunately, we don't have a good bakery around here to get any.....maybe I'll see if DD can find a good recipe and make some, they sound good!

I've now gotten my bathroom issues under control, finally! I'm feeling much better. Had to go in for fluids twice, but was well enough to get chemo yesterday. Went back today for a Nulasta shot to hopefully keep my white cell count up. I'm still a little unsteady on my feet, and my legs are still very weak, but all in all I'm doing well. Not looking forward to the chemo effects to kick in, but oh well.

Months ago, I bought tickets to see Trisha Yearwood in concert at a small theater tonight, and I was worried I wouldn't be able to go. But after talking about it yesterday at chemo, they assured me it would be ok, so yay! I'm looking forward to getting out, and I know it will be a good show.

I hope you all have a grat weekend!
GAGWTA!!

 

[luvmarypoppins]

PrincessK mom - good luck with the mammo on Mon. Are you suppose to get a lot of snow then like we are?

Cheryl - so happy to hear you are going to the concert tonight. You will have a great time! Hmm, do they wear boots and cowboy hats to those? I am wondering if Garth will make a surprise appearance. I know how much you love his singing too. Cant wait to hear about it. I bet your dd would love to make the macaroons for you.

Laurie - I smiled when I read about you and your mom relaxing together. Sweet.

Peg and Fort wilderness - what do you think the weather will be like mid March? I am hoping to at least wear capris and a light jacket and get in some swimming time too.

Well another 9 inches of snow on Monday. sigh, sigh and sigh. Florida cant come here fast enough. I was just talking to dh about being snowbirds which a lot of people do here in NY when they retire.

I will work on the adrs over the week end. Now with the ds tagging along our food bill will go way up. Thank heavens for the TIW card.

Also has anyone every been to an event at the WWOS. The Braves are having spring training and I see the Yankees are there one day we are there. They say only lawn seats left but I might call and see about handicapped seating. I have to see what dh thinks of this first though however.

GAGWTA

 

[luvmarypoppins]

Cheryl - I hope you enjoyed the concert. Just saw Tricia will be here in about 2 weeks. Hope you are resting up and gaining strength. Prayers for you.

Laurie - hope you and your family enjoyed the Mardi Gras festivities

Peg and Fort Wilderness - I am anxiously following the 10 day weather forecasts!

Peg - that was a scary/difficult situation for Kendall.

Well we only got an inch of snow versus the 9 they originally predicted as the storm took a different course, hooray!

Ds 2 got a letter in the mail today. It said his blood tests said his vitamin d level was very low and he should take 2,000 otc daily. No surprise there. I think I am going to have him ask about a bone scan. He is suppose to take tums too and he is not compliant as usual along with any calcium intake from food. He wont eat yogurt or drink milk etc. Hates veg. Ugh!