Geriatric MM Warriors June 13, 2010

[Virginiaponygirl]

Good Saturday Ladies....I am so so sorry that so many of us are having very trying times lately, but I truly believe the power of our group prayers and virtual hugs will see us all through!

Kathy - I wish I could run up there and give you a real hug, and Im so sorry all of this is landing on your heart and on your shoulders...its amazing how strong you are! Believe in yourself HALF as much as we believe in you and know that the Lord has his hand in all of it...

Lisa - that is so great that the news is mostly positive for Tom...they have made such tremendous strides with both chemo and radiation in the past 10 years, I have no doubt he will come through whatever the treatments are with dignity and emerge healed again! My greatest friend back home in New England is having surgery to remove a tumor and half a kidney on Monday, and after initially being terrified, he has now been told what a great success rate they have with these surgeries these days, and the probability of more than a couple chemo treatments is very low...I think he was more scared of that than of the surgery itself. Its kind of hard to believe that after all the years of research on cancer that they havent managed to do away with it or find better ways to treat it, but I guess we should take any positive improvements as a good thing!

Diane - no worries my dear, I am laying pretty low, although getting up and moving around quite a bit more, as my energy and stamina has gone straight into the toilet since I have been hanging out doing nothing for so long! They seem to have a handle on my blood thinner level, so that should prevent any future clots, so I am a bit less paranoid about doing stuff. If all goes well with the second set of scans in January, I should be back to work by the end of the month. Heres hoping that those scans will show nothing! Still praying for your job search and it looks like maybe 2011 will be a better year for us MM Warriors!!

Kate - I think Kathy is going to have homes for all the puppies before we get there! What the heck? I figure she is probably planning a second litter sometime soon anyway, so maybe when the next ones are born we will be able to get our s#*t together and get ourselves some puppies! Bless your heart for being the rock for the rest of us lately...your positive attitude and ideas are truly a huge help for so many of us...oh and BTW - CONGRATS on getting married! Yay! I am so happy for you!

Roger sent a huge bouquet of gorgeous flowers yesterday...awww....what a sweetie!

Well, back to some online shopping, since attacking the stores in person just isnt in my medical game plan this year! Never know whether to go ahead and make the purchase or wait a few days and see if the price comes down again!

Hello and hugs to Pam, Bev, and any of you others who are out there lurking and not posting!!!

 

[Simpleone]

Hello everyone!

lmao Robin!..call me out why don't you!?

Folks, I'm a mess. All this talk of cancer and all the negative stuff happening to us and my dad has gotten me so down, it's not even funny. I have my six month check up mammogram/ultrasound on Tuesday and I'm terrified to even go. I called to cancel it yesterday morning and the nurse actually talked me out of the cancelation. No medication is helping to get my heart beat regulated and I'm wondering if I'm going to drop dead of a heart attack at any moment. It's like I've fallen into a hole and can't climb back out of it. We won't eeeeven talk about how I've been eating. I'm trying to stay positive, keeping my mind busy, but I usually end up doing nothing each day and am sleeping on the couch in the den by noon. The rest of the time I'm sitting here in my sunroom staring out into space or jumping on and off line. I've done no Christmas shopping, it never even crosses my mind. I need to shake myself out of this and find some strength in mind and body, fast!

Robin I'm so glad things are looking up for you, it sounds like you found a real winner in Roger. Take care of yourself. So how do you feel about being at home for this extended period of time, love it, hate it?

Lisa, you too, I love how you stay so optimistic and smart about everything with Tom and JP. I hope you enjoy this weekend, it's time for you to take some time for yourself, you've more than earned it. My money would be on the fact that Tom would fully agree!

Kathy, so very sorry about your ex. I too understand about needing to learn when to take a step back and let our kids handle things on their own. They know where we are, and I promise, they will come running if and when they need us.

We got just over four inches of snow through the night last night, it's so pretty out, the sun has finally come out and everything is so bright and shiny here right now. Pretty!

Thinking of you all, have a great weekend!

 

[Wisteria1956]

Ladies, did you know you were all with me this afternoon and probably Bev's dad. I had what could have been a deadly car accident on black ice in Oregon. So sure of myself having a great time and the road was plowed, nice and black, snow on the sides, but looking pretty clear. I was keeping with the flow of traffic a long ways back from the car in front of me when someone stopped up there and as I breaked, my car went completely out of control, spinning toward a semi truck and then around in a circle. The whole time I was literally screaming to God not to let this happen to me. I screamed those words over and over. I finally came to control again just as a poor guy passed me on the side and we collided, knocking his bumper off and mine torn, but driveable. I thought of you all and the power of our prayers the rest of this day. Just then another accident happened down the road with many emergency vehicles and people injured. God bless them; I hope it wasn't too bad.

Pam: I don't know why so many bad things have happened lately but we've managed to pull together and pull through. I really hope you keep your doctor appt. You sound like classic menopause symtoms with the depression that goes along with it. Talk to your doctor.

J-P just got here so I'll be back later.

 

[Diane W.]

Lisa - Tears are in my eyes as I type this. You poor thing! How scary that must have been. I'm so relieved that you weren't hurt - thank God for His hand over you, keeping you safe. Where are you now?

Pam - Hugs to you. Do you have any Xanax? My doctor prescribes that to me when it's time for a mammogram. They always scare me to death. When I was putting off the first one because I was getting sick to my stomach thinking about it, he gave me the prescription. It was only for 5 pills and it cost me the whole co-pay. The last time I told him to write me a full prescription because I want my money's worth! They're still in the cabinet - I've taken 1/2 of one on the morning of my interviews. It's probably worn off by the time I get there, but it helps me calm down to get ready. I agree with Lisa to speak with your doctor. Sometimes life is overwhelming, but you'll get through. You're a wonderful person who is going through a rough time. It will get better. Maybe you can speak with your doctor about putting you on a heart monitor so that they can see what a week's reading is. That's what they did with my brother, but they wound up calling him at work and telling him to go to the hospital. The point is maybe it would make you feel more secure knowing that you're being monitored.

With all these things happening - don't you wish we could all live near enough to each other to meet for lunch?

I'm wondering when I will see the snow that you guys have. I like the first snowfall, after that it gets played really quick.

I hope everyone has a safe and peaceful Sunday.

 

[Simpleone]

Happy Sunday everyone!

Lisa!! We want to know where you are, are you headed back home today or do you have plans still? Thank heavens you're alright, that could have been way too tragic! So ironic, this morning I was watching the Indianapolis news where they were showing one accident after another, stating that black ice was causing an unbelievable amount of accidents through out the evening last night and this morning, then get up and read your post! Please continue to be careful, and yes we will remain with you, always! I'm really starting to see and believe more and more in the power of positive thoughts and prayer. I think you experience a "Jesus Take the Wheel" moment and he saw you through.

Diane, yes I do have Xanax. Thanks for your concern. I was prescribed it a few years back when going through menopause for panic and anxiety attacks, my doc believes it's due to the hormonal imbalance that just stuck with me. I live on them, I take one in the morning then again late in the afternoon. Those were my only symptoms of menopause that bothered me, other than that, the transition through it was really pretty easy for me. I consider myself lucky except I wish the anxiety had left with all the other mild symptoms! I'm very guilty of keeping things that bother me to myself. If I'm lonely or upset or furious, I hold it in which sends me in to these kinds of funks. Case point, I felt so much better after posting what I was going through on here yesterday. I started thinking positive thoughts' right away and even managed to set myself up for a Step I day today. Millie just told me she and Chris are going out to pick up a newspaper and donuts; I said don't you dare bring donuts into this house and if you do, hide them! They're laughing at me as I type this.

Robin, thanks for calling me out yesterday, it helped a lot. This morning seems brighter and so does my mood.

I'm going to try to start my Christmas shopping today, roads are clear now even though it's unbearably cold!!

You all have wonderful day.

Lisa, let us know that you're home safely!

 

[kater]

It was soooo funny - one of the phrases I cut out had a head shot of an African American man on the back. I had it face down with the pile on the table and Tom asked "Why is this man on your vision board?"

Do you remember me telling you guys that one of the pics I wanted was of a group of women friends? I didn't want a picture of models because I wanted the idea of new women friends, not specific faces. I found a painting of 3 women online which was perfect. I pasted the words Good Friends over it. Very shortly thereafter, you all came into my life! I really believe women need other women.

Lisa - I laughed out loud at Tom's question about the man he thought was going to be on your board. Thank for inviting us into your life.

I hope you are having fun.

 

[disneyeveryyear]

Here is the tip I gave Lisa awhile ago. If you are in fear, you are in the future. You aren't in the moment. Lisa refers to it as time traveling and reminds herself that she doesn't like to time travel.

I try to remember that "you can't cross the bridge until you get to it."

Then Tristan called me last night. She needed some guidance. She found out her dad is in the hospital in Pittsburgh...So I now find myself on another emotional roller coaster this week. I feel as though I could just sit down and cry my eyes out. Just don't have the time though.

On a good note, the puppies are doing great.

Kathy -I am so sorry to hear about the upheaval in your life and your girls' lives.

I am glad to hear the puppies are doing well. I don't think I had ever seen a black boxer. They are too cute. If my DS didn't have allergies, I would be there to get one for Christmas!

Kathy: Your ex's cancer will likely manifest in some of the same ways Tom's did. They are similar in they way they behave. I sure hope the treatments work and give him some relief. What a sad situation. You sound like you covered your bases the best you could. We do want to shield our children, but we can't shield them from everything. I'm trying to tell J-P the truth when he asks and at the same time give him the up side as much as I can without slanting the truth. We did find out today Tom's scan had some very good points - the cancer has not spread to any other areas in his body outside the pelvic area. There are still some spots lighting up in the pelvic area but they are small. The hope is that they can be stopped with radiation and chem starting with meeting that doctor next week. They want him treated within 10 days and for several weeks. I'll keep you posted. Even though the news wasn't perfect, we are actually really relieved it wasn't worse.

Lisa - Glad to hear the good news about Tom's results!

Tom didn't have chemo last time, but they say he bounces back so fast he'll do very well. He'll probably only have chemo twice, but quite a bit of radiation. It's not a good thing to do to your body, but it's the only choice with this aggressive kind of cancer. We're feeling a huge sigh of relief today.

Folks, I'm a mess. All this talk of cancer and all the negative stuff happening to us and my dad has gotten me so down, it's not even funny. I have my six month check up mammogram/ultrasound on Tuesday and I'm terrified to even go. I called to cancel it yesterday morning and the nurse actually talked me out of the cancelation. No medication is helping to get my heart beat regulated and I'm wondering if I'm going to drop dead of a heart attack at any moment. It's like I've fallen into a hole and can't climb back out of it. We won't eeeeven talk about how I've been eating. I'm trying to stay positive, keeping my mind busy, but I usually end up doing nothing each day and am sleeping on the couch in the den by noon. The rest of the time I'm sitting here in my sunroom staring out into space or jumping on and off line. I've done no Christmas shopping, it never even crosses my mind. I need to shake myself out of this and find some strength in mind and body, fast!

Just remember we are here when you need to talk, or b*tch.

Ladies, did you know you were all with me this afternoon and probably Bev's dad. I had what could have been a deadly car accident on black ice in Oregon. So sure of myself having a great time and the road was plowed, nice and black, snow on the sides, but looking pretty clear. I was keeping with the flow of traffic a long ways back from the car in front of me when someone stopped up there and as I breaked, my car went completely out of control, spinning toward a semi truck and then around in a circle. The whole time I was literally screaming to God not to let this happen to me. I screamed those words over and over. I finally came to control again just as a poor guy passed me on the side and we collided, knocking his bumper off and mine torn, but driveable. I thought of you all and the power of our prayers the rest of this day. Just then another accident happened down the road with many emergency vehicles and people injured. God bless them; I hope it wasn't too bad.

OMG Lisa! Glad to know my dad was there for you too! He must be the accident fairy for the winter season. His name was Fred, if you want to send up a quick thank you. LOL

I didn't have internet at home last night, and when I tried to do this on my iPad, I couldn't scroll down past the first couple of quotes. So I am finishing now and posted my new responses in red. I hope you all have a great night.

 

[Wisteria1956]

I am safe in my hotel room, but not driving back until tomorrow as the meet wasn't over until 5ish today. 'The kids' are driving back to Portland now and texting me every so often. I'm going to go very slowly in 4 wheel drive tomorrow and let everyone pass me! I'm working through the experience. J-P told me I was put through that to learn something to prevent something worse from happening in the future. I did feel like God heard my pleas. I have a hard time knowing several other people were not as fortunate within minutes of my accident and feel like I can't really say I was spared when they weren't. It's so hard to understand sometimes. The lesson I know I learned was how much I love my family and how much I know they need me and that I should be very careful not to do anything that might hurt someone else. Honestly, I thought I knew those lessons already, especially with everything we've gone through lately. I can't second guess God though. I'm sure there is a reason for this event in my life. My mind keeps going to the spinning and screaming and I'm slowly processing it. I could use one of those Xanax, Pam! I have decided to enjoy my trip home and bless the day so I'm sure I will be fine and very happy to get home to my sweet hubby and our hot tub!

Adia placed in 3 out of 4 events and her team took 4th in the state! It was really, really fun to see her perform in person. There were so many cutie pies there. It's also cute to see my son ladden with all kinds of girlie bags and parcels loading the car and being a good man, taking care of the girls in his life. We had a really nice visit and I cried saying goodbye to them all. Went outside to walk down the hill to a restaurant and found one of J-P's socks in the snow near my car where he was parked. It made me laugh and cry even harder. I'm going to wrap it up for Christmas. That child is always losing his socks!

You could pray for a sudden heat wave to hit Central Oregon tomorrow! No more ice!

 

[disneyeveryyear]

I am safe in my hotel room, but not driving back until tomorrow as the meet wasn't over until 5ish today. 'The kids' are driving back to Portland now and texting me every so often. I'm going to go very slowly in 4 wheel drive tomorrow and let everyone pass me! I'm working through the experience. J-P told me I was put through that to learn something to prevent something worse from happening in the future. I did feel like God heard my pleas. I have a hard time knowing several other people were not as fortunate within minutes of my accident and feel like I can't really say I was spared when they weren't. It's so hard to understand sometimes. The lesson I know I learned was how much I love my family and how much I know they need me and that I should be very careful not to do anything that might hurt someone else. Honestly, I thought I knew those lessons already, especially with everything we've gone through lately. I can't second guess God though. I'm sure there is a reason for this event in my life. My mind keeps going to the spinning and screaming and I'm slowly processing it. I could use one of those Xanax, Pam! I have decided to enjoy my trip home and bless the day so I'm sure I will be fine and very happy to get home to my sweet hubby and our hot tub!

Adia placed in 3 out of 4 events and her team took 4th in the state! It was really, really fun to see her perform in person. There were so many cutie pies there. It's also cute to see my son ladden with all kinds of girlie bags and parcels loading the car and being a good man, taking care of the girls in his life. We had a really nice visit and I cried saying goodbye to them all. Went outside to walk down the hill to a restaurant and found one of J-P's socks in the snow near my car where he was parked. It made me laugh and cry even harder. I'm going to wrap it up for Christmas. That child is always losing his socks!

You could pray for a sudden heat wave to hit Central Oregon tomorrow! No more ice!

I am glad the rest of your weekend went better than the beginning.

Just remember to invite Fred (see above) into your car for the ride home!

 

[Wisteria1956]

I got home very safely and Fred was definitely there, even though I didn't know his name until I got warm and cuddly in my own home. It was fun to come home to a clean house decorated for Christmas. That was a special treat! We ate the last of Mom's special soup from the freezer since Tom has evidently forgotten how to cook. Does that happen to men when they get older? They get more and more dependent??

Tomorrow I get to call the insurance and DMV, but I've moved into the grateful stage about the accident and I don't really care about the car at all. I wish I could just go pick out a new one, LOL! NOT!

Tom goes to the radiological oncologist next Monday (with me in tow). That's the next step. Treatments are supposed to start asap.

Have a great day tomorrow and love to you all! Thanks for all the prayers of protection today. I had a very nice day.

 

[disneyeveryyear]

I am replying on my iPad again, so no quotes for me.

Lisa - I am so glad you made it home safely. Good luck with the insurance situation. It took some time, but I was able to find a good used Expedition for Bob. The salvage yard is coming to get the old one today. Bob picked up the check yesterday.

I am subbing today and lunch is done. See you later!

 

[Simpleone]

Good day everyone!

Lisa, glad to see and know you're home safe, now stay put, unless you have someone going with you! A couple of years ago I was in town doing some last minute Christmas shopping and the weather report was that blizzard like conditions were expected, with extreme accumulation, late that afternoon. Now remember, I never have to leave this house unless I durn well feel like it. Well out I went, and while I was busy shopping the mall for hours, the storm had hit early. I drive a very large Dodge 2500 series pick up, 4X4, no problems, hum. Not so! It took what is a normal 20 minute drive, close to 2 hours to get back out here. First time in years that I had to navigate through other drivers in road conditions like that day. Being a good defensive driver paid off for me that day, but now when snow like that is predicted, I force DH to take me...I allow him no say in the matter!

It's been an interesting two days of doctor appointments for me. I think I found out a lot of the reason's for feeling so bad lately. I have a severe upper respriatory infection, ears, sinuses, throat, the whole nine. It felt more like a cold with a bothersome cough. Doc said he'd spare me the cost of a chest xray and treat me as though I have pneumonia. Shot in the fanny, antibotics, inhaler, and steroids...yep, feeling much better today! This morning was my 6 month mammogram checkup. I had to take a double dose of my Zanax (per docs orders) to get me there, but I went and made DH take me. No change in the fiberous masses, so I'm good for the next six months. Boy oh boy, am I glad that's behind me! I feel utterly human once again!! The only kind of bad news I got was that my GP will not allow me to head to Mexico this winter until all this stuff with my BP is settled and undercontrol. I see him again right before Christmas to see if the current meds are regulating things. Boo!

Okay, enough about me, so how is everyone's Christmas shopping going? Lisa, I'd love to see pics of your angle ornaments on FB. I put a few Christmas ones on FB the other day...more to follow. I started decorating too early and my mind keeps telling me to do more! You need to check out Millie with her big tummy all dressed up for a Christmas party. I love cute dressed up pregnant ladies! ..or maybe it's just because they belong to me!

Okay, off to find me something to eat and get some housework done. You all have a great day!!

 

[Wisteria1956]

Pam: My whole tree is nearly all angels and Santas. If I buy a new ornament; that's what it is for sure. Also many, many of those glass-like icicles. J-P and I used to buy 10 news ones a year. I'll try and take some close ups of my favs. I've also been wondering if the fence would photograph at night. I'll try.

I don't think anyone would, but please don't mention my accident on FB. I'm not telling my parents because they would 'have a cow' and never let me go anywhere again. Tom feels terrible he wasn't with me and that he didn't go over more safety tips with me. It was a huge learning experience. I think I've been practicing a lot of things 'just in case' I need to know how to do them alone. It's not a good feeling, but has made me expand my borders. I've been digging my own suitcases out of the deep closet - things I usually ask him to do, lol! I think I'll just go back to being a sissy. It suits me better.

Off to the auto body shop. Wish I could go to the human body shop for some spare parts while I'm at it.

 

[disneyeveryyear]

Pam - How wonderful to hear the good news from the Dr.! I'll keep my prayers going that you can return to Mexico this winter.

Off to the auto body shop. Wish I could go to the human body shop for some spare parts while I'm at it.

Be careful what you wish for, the auto body shop was going to replace Bob's bumper (after the first accident) with a used bumper from the salvage yard. You might want to make sure you know what you are getting.

 

[gettinhealthy]

Ladies, did you know you were all with me this afternoon and probably Bev's dad. I had what could have been a deadly car accident on black ice in Oregon. So sure of myself having a great time and the road was plowed, nice and black, snow on the sides, but looking pretty clear. I was keeping with the flow of traffic a long ways back from the car in front of me when someone stopped up there and as I breaked, my car went completely out of control, spinning toward a semi truck and then around in a circle. The whole time I was literally screaming to God not to let this happen to me. I screamed those words over and over. I finally came to control again just as a poor guy passed me on the side and we collided, knocking his bumper off and mine torn, but driveable. I thought of you all and the power of our prayers the rest of this day. Just then another accident happened down the road with many emergency vehicles and people injured. God bless them; I hope it wasn't too bad.

Lisa, I am so relieved you are ok!! I can only imagine how scared you must have been!!! That is one of the main reasons I don't like winter here. They may treat the roads for ice, but you can never tell if they are wet or black ice.
Sending you some hugs!! I hope it didn't ruin your whole day and you enjoyed your mini vacation!!

 

[gettinhealthy]

Pam, a day late, but I am hoping you didn't cancel your appointment. Sending a prayer that all went well with the mammogram. Just saw your other post, and so glad it went well. Sorry to hear your not feeling well though. I know when you have an infection, it will really affect you in all kinds of ways. Sending you some love and hugs.

Diane, have you gotten any of this snow we have here in PA? I am so grateful I don't live in Erie or in Buffalo!! We have around 5-6" right now and supposed to get another 1-2" today. It is bitter cold here with a high today of only 21*!! I put a roast in the crock pot for supper. It will taste pretty good tonight when I get home from cleaning my office!!

Lisa, hearing you speak of J-P's girlfriend and daughter brings such warmth to my heart and soul. You and Tom have done such a wonderful job raising a true gentleman. I know how proud of him you are!! I only wish all boys grew up to become men like him. Just not enough of them left in this world. Or at least on the east coast LOL.
It is also so nice to hear you talk so sweetly about Adia. I know if it is in God's plan, you will make an awesome grandma. I can picture you in my mind with her in the kitchen baking cookies, cooking suppers while just talking and enjoying each others company. You will be such a blessing to her!! You remind me of my mom when the girls were little. She used to play hopscotch with them in the living room. She would take masking tape and make the hopscotch "board" on the carpet. LOL. It was such a site!! But they have so many wonderful memories of their childhood with their grandma. I can only hope I am that good of a grandma when the time comes.

Bev, so god to see you!! Sorry about your computer giving you troubles!! Glad you have your ipad though!! My blackberry is giving me a bit of trouble. My little roller ball won't let me select things in browser mode. May have to go to Verizon to see if it needs fixing.

Robin, hope all is well with you!! Sending you some good vibes today!!

Rich is still in the hospital, but they are thinking he will get out today or tomorrow. They didn't take any of the tumor out. Not sure if I clarified everything now that I know the whole story. It is stage 4, and they are going to do 5 days of both chemo and radiation. They will see how his body responds to it. If all goes well, he will undergo chemo and radiation for I believe they said 4-5 months? Not sure on that one, sorry.
He did know about the cancer before the emergency surgery. And Tris was by herself for only a couple hours (still not happy with that) that day.

The puppies are getting bigger. They are almost a month old!! They have learned how to get out of the cage by climbing over the body pillow we have in front of the opening. I have to figure out some way to keep them in, and still let Bailey have access to them.
They are doing well with the weaning. But they still want feed every 2-3 hours. They usually sleep through the night, but last night they got up at 1:30 (Mike came down and there was a great escape by a couple of them) and fed them. They were sleeping again by around 2 or so. Then around 4 I heard one crying badly. I came down and found one that had escaped and was scared. Bailey was in the cage, and he didn't know what to do. So he then woke up 2 others, so I fed them and gave them some goat's milk. They slept until about 6:30. The other 4 woke up at 6, so they got fed and was almost ready for bed when the 3 woke up at 6:30. They are now starting to rustle around a bit. They are going potty pretty much on the newspaper area we set up for them.
Ok, off to get them some food to eat. What do you call that meal between breakfast and brunch? LOL
Have a great day everyone, and sending prayers out to everyone!!

 

[Wisteria1956]

Pam: I sure hope you continue to feel better! You were really sick - no wonder you didn't feel like yourself!! Also, big congratulations on the mammogram results! We needed to hear your good news

 

[Wisteria1956]

Kathy: You are practicing being a grandma on those puppies, lol! They keep you hopping, huh? There's nothing so sweet as a baby of any kind! I love puppy breath and the scent of a baby's head.

J-P and Carly are getting Adia a computer for Christmas. She is pretty advanced on using her Mom's and wants to follow in their footsteps as a designer so although she's young, they have decided to get her one for school. I got such a kick out of hearing J-P tell me about all the parental controls he was going to set up in advance.He would have been incredulous if we had done that and he would have figured out how to reprogram the thing if we had, LOL! So, yes, I think he will make a really great dad someday. Now he knows how we worried as parents.

It's raining and I'm enjoying my decorations. Taking some personal time to clean the house in advance of my SIL dropping in this weekend. She's no trouble, but she never gives us much advance warning. I'm sure she wants to see Tom and her Mom both.

Pam, one of the angel ornaments I got looks like glass. The top is clear and her dress is opaque and etched with designs you don't really see until the light is behind it. What a find! I didn't really know how special it was when I bought it and it was only $4.95. I doubt it will photograph but I'll try.

Hope you all have a great day!

 

[kater]

Hi, Friends.

Sorry I haven't checked in.

I am sorry to say that I don't have any decorations up. Not sure why? I think it partially has to do with Brad's work schedule. Now that he is working for ToysRUs, he works six days a week and has one day off (not a weekend day). His days are long and he has an hour (or more with traffic and accidents) commute each way. He is tired all of the time....

My girls, on the other hand, are doing well. Demi is not experiencing any significant side-effects for the Interferon she is taking for her Hep C. We have tickets to see A Christmas Memory this Friday night at a local church. It should be a fun girls-night-out. Maybe we will have time to get the tree?

Pam - I am SOOOOO happy to hear that you are feeling better. And congrats on getting that mammogram done. I had one a few weeks ago - just the routine one (two years over due ). Now, I just have to get that colonscopy that is also two years over due...

Robin - Thinking of you.

Hugs to everyone else. I get to start my day by driving an hour to see a client of mine that is in custody (jail)......

Safe driving to everyone!

 

[Wisteria1956]

Kate:

Hope you made it out of jail with $200 this am!

Sounds like we need to coordinate a bi-coastal swap asap. You and Robin get on over to Kathy's for the puppy napping caper and Pam and I will don our elf costumes and come decorate for you and Brad.

Sorry Brad is working so much. We're in the same boat. Tom's working as much as he can since we don't know when and for how long he may need to take off again. Hoping chemo doesn't make him sick over the holiday. We go to the oncologist on Monday to get the ball rolling. Tom's actually on call Christmas week! He volunteered to let someone with a 5 yr. old son off to be with his family and Tom will cover emergencies. At least J-P will be home for almost 2 weeks so it won't be too bad if Tom does get called out. Tell Brad to take care of himself and don't worry about the traditions - they need to be flexible to accomodate real life. That is until Pam and I get there!