May 26, 2007 (5/26/07) "First Magical Med Cruise!!" (The M&M's!)

[spros]

Hey Peter:

Don't tell Ken but I've done it in the prius.

 

[winotracy]

Hey Peter:

Don't tell Ken but I've done it in the prius.

 

[kpros]

Hey Peter:

Don't tell Ken but I've done it in the prius.

Ken

 

[memarmay]

Hello everyone!!

Just need some warm, fuzzy thoughts and prayers for Lauren. She has been sick again (!?!?!?!?!) so now they want to do a lymph node biopsy and the doc figured while she was out, he'd remove her tonsils...they are just sespools of bacteria anyway. She has a pattern now for a year....every 4-5 weeks, fever, malaise and just feeling crummy for about 4-5 days and then she's fine. Very puzzling. They have ruled out most all of the nasty bad stuff. Some think it's chronic mono...you know those kindergartners....can't trust a one!
Seriously, she is going to have this done on Thursday. She'll be home recuperating for a week and hopefully back to somewhat 'normal' after that. We would all appreciate warm thoughts, prayers and hugs.
Thanks a bunch,
Mari, Allison, Raleigh and especially Lauren!!!

 

[winotracy]

Hello everyone!!

Just need some warm, fuzzy thoughts and prayers for Lauren. She has been sick again (!?!?!?!?!) so now they want to do a lymph node biopsy and the doc figured while she was out, he'd remove her tonsils...they are just sespools of bacteria anyway. She has a pattern now for a year....every 4-5 weeks, fever, malaise and just feeling crummy for about 4-5 days and then she's fine. Very puzzling. They have ruled out most all of the nasty bad stuff. Some think it's chronic mono...you know those kindergartners....can't trust a one!
Seriously, she is going to have this done on Thursday. She'll be home recuperating for a week and hopefully back to somewhat 'normal' after that. We would all appreciate warm thoughts, prayers and hugs.
Thanks a bunch,
Mari, Allison, Raleigh and especially Lauren!!!

Lauren, I hope you are better really soon and they finally figure out what's going on!! to you! Sending lots of your way.

Tracy and Bill

 

[sweetsue]

Hello everyone!!

Just need some warm, fuzzy thoughts and prayers for Lauren. She has been sick again (!?!?!?!?!) so now they want to do a lymph node biopsy and the doc figured while she was out, he'd remove her tonsils...they are just sespools of bacteria anyway. She has a pattern now for a year....every 4-5 weeks, fever, malaise and just feeling crummy for about 4-5 days and then she's fine. Very puzzling. They have ruled out most all of the nasty bad stuff. Some think it's chronic mono...you know those kindergartners....can't trust a one!
Seriously, she is going to have this done on Thursday. She'll be home recuperating for a week and hopefully back to somewhat 'normal' after that. We would all appreciate warm thoughts, prayers and hugs.
Thanks a bunch,
Mari, Allison, Raleigh and especially Lauren!!!

I hope they figure it out soon - and that it's something simple and easy to fix. that all si fine. Christina sends and (her favorite). She also says "no I.V.!", but if Lauren does have to have an IV, she says "mask first so the IV doesn't hurt". Hang in there and keep us posted!

Sue

 

[poconoboatniks]

Mari, Allison and Lauren, here's some pixie dust. When Brett was 3 yrs old he had infection after infection. Poor kid felt lousey all the time (tonsils would just about touch from being so swollen). After the doc took out his tonsils and adnoids, the infections went away and he finally started feeling better.

Lauren,

I hope you start to feel better real soon.

Pocono

 

[Scooby3x1y]

Hello everyone!!

Just need some warm, fuzzy thoughts and prayers for Lauren. She has been sick again (!?!?!?!?!) so now they want to do a lymph node biopsy and the doc figured while she was out, he'd remove her tonsils...they are just sespools of bacteria anyway. She has a pattern now for a year....every 4-5 weeks, fever, malaise and just feeling crummy for about 4-5 days and then she's fine. Very puzzling. They have ruled out most all of the nasty bad stuff. Some think it's chronic mono...you know those kindergartners....can't trust a one!
Seriously, she is going to have this done on Thursday. She'll be home recuperating for a week and hopefully back to somewhat 'normal' after that. We would all appreciate warm thoughts, prayers and hugs.
Thanks a bunch,
Mari, Allison, Raleigh and especially Lauren!!!

I hope they find the answers quickly!
Lori

 

[memarmay]

Thank you everyone for your warm thoughts and wonderful wishes. : We are so encouraged and hopeful that this will do it!!! Allison and Lauren and I were supposed to run in a 5K, but it ended up only I did it. I picked up their shirts and numbers...Lauren's number was '777'...Allison is going to attach it to her stuffed turlte that will go to the OR with her. GOOd signs already!!!
Tracy, How's your mom? I think about her often and also warm thoughts for you. I took care of my mom when she had her cancer surgery and I know it can be stressful. Warm thoughts and blessings to you and healing and healthy thoughts for your mom are on their way!!!
Peace and thankfulness, Mari

 

[memarmay]

Oh....I have almost finished scrapbooking our cruise. I want to caption the pix and I saw the Disney font SOMEWHERE on some website in cyberspace. Do any of you know where I can find it again? I swore I'd remember it....NOT. Thanks for your help!
Mari

 

[Arizona Rita]

Oh....I have almost finished scrapbooking our cruise. I want to caption the pix and I saw the Disney font SOMEWHERE on some website in cyberspace. Do any of you know where I can find it again? I swore I'd remember it....NOT. Thanks for your help!
Mari

You are almost done scrapping? Do you work outside the home? Eat? Sleep?
I havn't even started yet! Although I have been buying papers and everything else for the past year!
Would you like to do mine for me?
I am sorry tho that I can't help you with the font, but I will be watching for the replies you get!

To all of those out there with families that are not doing well, thoughts, prayers and lots of love go out to all of you!

Rita

 

[winotracy]

Tracy, How's your mom? I think about her often and also warm thoughts for you. I took care of my mom when she had her cancer surgery and I know it can be stressful. Warm thoughts and blessings to you and healing and healthy thoughts for your mom are on their way!!!
Peace and thankfulness, Mari

Thanks Mari, mom is doing better than last week. She is finally able to eat again. The doctors finally found the right combination of pills to help with the nausea. She'll finish up the radiation therapy on Thursday and we will meet with the oncologist to talk to him about chemotherapy. The most stressful part for me is living in two houses. I spend three to four days a week up there and three to four days a week at home. It's only 1 1/2 hour drive and it's not bad now (no snow )

 

[jeanneg]

Sending pixie dust and well-wishes to Tracy's mom and Lauren.

Mari: congrats on completing your 5K and the scrapbooking. I am very impressed! I don't scrapbook myself, but can certainly appreciate all the time and effort it requires and am amazed that you have already finished!

Tracy: glad to hear your mom is finding medication that makes it more comfortable for her. Been there, done that myself exactly 10 years ago. We ended up having hospice come to my home and in as well as those things go, we ended up having a very positive experience. The hospice workers are a very rare breed of very special people and really did everything in their power to make a smoothe and comfortable transition.

 

[winotracy]

I should also add that mom is not totally incapacitated. This in a way makes this more difficult. I think she wants to prove that she is not sick by doing too much. She hasn't left the house except for doctor's appointments, but she does the laundry and dishes (when we leave her alone for a short amount of time) and then she's exhausted and sore. How can we convince her to stop doing things before she gets tired?

We have talked about hospice and do intend to get them in there when it gets to be too much for my sister and I.

 

[jeanneg]

Actually, she's probably better off being a little more active, even if it does tire her out. For one thing, it will take her mind off what she is going through and if it does get her tired, it may help her to rest better. As long as she's not doing anything dangerous like driving or going out alone, it's probably a good thing.

I know you've been very busy and have lots on your mind, but I wanted to order some of your photos from Webshots to augment my own collection. I tried to purchase them from your site but I think i need to be "invited." If you get a chance, could you please send an invitation to my personal email so i can order some of the photos. Thanks a million.

 

[kpros]

Oh....I have almost finished scrapbooking our cruise. I want to caption the pix and I saw the Disney font SOMEWHERE on some website in cyberspace. Do any of you know where I can find it again? I swore I'd remember it....NOT. Thanks for your help!
Mari

I have the font you're looking for. PM me your E-mail address and I will send it to you.

Ken

 

[kpros]

I should also add that mom is not totally incapacitated. This in a way makes this more difficult. I think she wants to prove that she is not sick by doing too much. She hasn't left the house except for doctor's appointments, but she does the laundry and dishes (when we leave her alone for a short amount of time) and then she's exhausted and sore. How can we convince her to stop doing things before she gets tired?

We have talked about hospice and do intend to get them in there when it gets to be too much for my sister and I.

Hospice care was a huge help when Shari's mom was living with us. Hang in there Tracy - I'm sure it means a lot to your Mom to have you there for her.

Ken

 

[Hygiene99]

Sending pixie dust and well-wishes to Tracy's mom and Lauren.

Mari: congrats on completing your 5K and the scrapbooking. I am very impressed! I don't scrapbook myself, but can certainly appreciate all the time and effort it requires and am amazed that you have already finished!

Tracy: glad to hear your mom is finding medication that makes it more comfortable for her. Been there, done that myself exactly 10 years ago. We ended up having hospice come to my home and in as well as those things go, we ended up having a very positive experience. The hospice workers are a very rare breed of very special people and really did everything in their power to make a smoothe and comfortable transition.

Jusk ask her for a Disc, with the photos on it!

She will be sending one this way, when She has time!

what's another one!

She is Kewl like that, after all, she was the official Photo person!


Peter

 

[winotracy]

Jusk ask her for a Disc, with the photos on it!

She will be sending one this way, when She has time!

what's another one!

She is Kewl like that, after all, she was the official Photo person!


Peter

Oops! Something I forgot! I'll get you one soon Peter. I'm sending the only one I have done to Jeanne right now.

T

 

[jeanneg]

Oops! Something I forgot! I'll get you one soon Peter. I'm sending the only one I have done to Jeanne right now.

T

Hi Peter....looks like I rate.....and you don't.....she's KEWL like that!