Oct 19, 2002 UNSTOPPABLE...

[jiminyC_fan]

What do you say to a friend that sends you an email like this?????

I had the full body thy cancer scan this morning and there is indeed still cancer all thru out my neck and some questionable spots on my chest and stomach so I have to go back Saturday for a stomach and chest scan....then the BIG treatment will be Tuesday at 8 AM and I will be hospitalizd for it because its such a huge dose, bigger then they have ever given so they arent sure how/what the reaction will be...then if the chest and stomach are carrying thyroid cancel cells or tissue I will have a second and third mega does each 10 days apart from each other....and all this time NO thyroid meds and I'll need to stay on the iodine free diet too....so I am so not happy and I think I need to start thinking about what and how to proceed because I refuse to live the rest of my life trying to catch something that's not catchable, you never get ahead of it, you never get past it and I wont spend my time fighting a losing battle, I believe in quality over quanity of life....I think.

 

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Mom - Chris is making peanut butter cookies and jelly cookies for the party! I wanted to make snickerdoodles too, but that is way too many cookies! I have no idea what you can say to Sue, she needs something though. Maybe Tammy can help you respond to her since she has experienced something like what Sue is going through?

TGIF! I am hoping to get Christmas cards out this weekend and finish with Christmas shopping and wrapping. We get the girls next friday until the 23rd so I have to make sure I have everything ready for them so we can celebrate our Christmas then. Looking forward to seeing my sister and the kiddos on Sunday.

 

[jiminyC_fan]

Hi guys,

Busy day ahead. I can't get my friend out of my mind today. I seem to be on a downer and I have never met her. We just hit it off really good on Trip Advisor and have corresponded back and forth almost daily for about a year.

Laundry, cookies, housework awaits.

 

[jiminyC_fan]

Heidi, I keep forgetting to tell you. My store that use to sell lutefisk is closed. Man, I was sad so I decided to google lutefisk in Denver and found a fresh fish store that sells it. I think the store is close to your work. I am so happy and I know Uncle Larry will be, too.

 

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Yay Lutefisk. We haven't had that in a few years.

 

[jiminyC_fan]

Might be expensive since they fly it in from Wisconsin rather than make it themselves like my old store.

 

[Denine]

Sandy: I don't know what you say to your friend other than I am sorry you are going thorugh this and I am here if you need to talk.

I thought my non-losing streak was gonna come to an end this morning at work, but my resident was still alive when I left.

I am tired today.

I did make that last bathc of cookie dough last night. NO cards though.

Jerry has to take Kaleigh to the store later so I can finish wrapping her presents. I need one for the party tomorrow morning.
I may make the appetizer for tomorrow night's party tonight. If I put it together tonight, then I only have to slice and bake it tomorrow.

 

[Schrolls]

Things are real bad for my Dad. We meet with Hospice next week and chemo has been stopped. He has fought a long battle but the cancer is advancing rapidly.

We also found out Paul's Mom's infection is MRSA so no all discussions of the heart surgery are off.

 

[jiminyC_fan]

Susan, I am so sad for both you and Paul. It's hard to know what to say but I think Hospice is wonderful. My dad, Ted's dad, uncle and our friend was in the program and were treated very good. They were so good with the family as well. Both remain in our prayers. Hugs.

 

[Schrolls]

I spent the afternoon and evening with my Dad. I had a great time. He is reminiscing alot about his life and wanting to show me lots of things. I think he is searching for some closure. Not as many tears today but a lot of laughs!

 

[jiminyC_fan]

Susan, I remember once we reached the point of Hospice, I think we all felt peace and thoroughly enjoyed every day.

We had a full day. Met Heidi, Chris, Stacey and family for brunch and then they all came over here for family time. It was great. They surprised me with my Christmas gift. Ted and I have tickets to Little House on the Prairie Musical Stage Production starring Melissa Gilbert as "Ma". I have always loved Little House since elementary school. I read all the books, my school was named Laura Ingalls Wilder, her homestead wasn't far from my town and watched every episode of the TV show. I even own the DVD's of the tv show. Can't wait.....Thanks Heidi!

 

[Denine]

Susan: I am sorry. Hospice is a wonderful thing. Jerry's dad had it. I have several residents on hospice now. Just enjoy the time you have left.

Busy day yesterday but we are exhausted. The only thing we accomplished today was putting together the gingerbread train. We still have the house to do. We did finish the Christmas cards and they will be mailed tomorrow.

 

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Susan - I am so sorry, my heart aches for you. I wish I could say something to take away your pain. I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. We love you.

Denine - I am jealous you have your Christmas cards done, I wish I did! Hoping to get those done tonight and tomorrow night and have them sent by Wednesday.

Mom - I hope it is good and you enjoy it!

 

[Denine]

Not quite as tired today.

Susan: How are you today?

We are hoping to go see the new Disney movie tomorrow afternoon. Can't wait to see it.

Still have to make Christmas cookies and the gingerbread house. We never got the outdoor decorations up though Jerry still wants to get the Mickey wreaths up. Don't know if it will happen though.

not much else going on.

Hope Barb et al are enjoying WDW!

 

[jiminyC_fan]

Did you guys here about the power failure at WDW stranding people in the Monorail for 3 hours? Ted and I looked at each other and realized that Barb and his sisters entire family are there. Wonder if any of them were involved.

 

[wildernessgirl]

Hi guys!

Susan, I'm sorry to hear about the situation with your dad. Garry's dad only had 1 Chemo treatment because he wasn't strong enough to get anymore and there was some "count" that wasn't high enough.... I was asked to be there when he met with Hospice. I wish there was more I could say to "help" you, but just know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. IF you need to talk, give me a call. We have gone through this same situation and during this time of year too. Sending you big hugs!!!!!!

Anna Marie is done with this semester on Wednesday and then we can "Officially" say she is a Cast Member at WDW!! She has to be there by 8am on the 18th of Jan!!!!!!

Well, gotta run... I will check back in later... got a "sicky" right now (Makenzie Brooke just got over it) and she needs some TLC.

Be Back Later!

TTFN

 

[jiminyC_fan]

Julie, why did I think that Anna Marie was already there? Sorry about the sickies. Never easy when you have school age kids that's for sure.

Susan, thinking of you and sending hugs.

 

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Susan - How are you doing?

Denine - We didn't get our outdoor lights up either this year. Chris did throw some of our bush lights up so I could have something at least!

Julie - How exciting to have a CM in your family now!!!!!! Is she excited?

I hope Barb didn't get stuck on the lightrail. My cousins didn't post anything one facebook about it so I am guessing they weren't stuck.

 

[Denine]

I didn't think that Barb could have been on the monorail!

Cold today, supposed to snow later, 1-2".

We are going to see Princess and the Frog this afternoon. Can't wait to see it.

We got the gingerbread house done last night and now Kaleigh wants to know when we are making the gingerbread cookies. I asked her if she wanted to go to the movie or stay home and make cookies. I got a look. I told her we will make them when we have time. The dough is all made.

Heidi: I have candelabras in the windows, so I am not entirely without light, just nothing outside.

Not much else going on.

 

[jiminyC_fan]

Gosh, for once I don't have anything to say so HI everyone!