Useless Facts/Chit Chat Thread

[PolynesianPixie]

Hi all! Just checking in. Thank you all so so very much for all the kind thoughts and words of encouragement. It's tough around here. My poor MIL seems to be on the verge of totally loosing it. FIL, on the other hand, seems to be in good spirits. He is taking to the Chemo pretty well, which will buy him some more time, but ultimately, he realistically only has a few more months.

We were supposed to have the photo today, but it is storming something terrible here in Salisbury, NC so we are putting it off until tomorrow. Tonight, I'm fixing flank steak, blue cheese mashed potatoes, and a nutty salad. Seemed like a "man" meal to me! Hopefully it will turn out memorable (in a good way ) Aside from that, I'm just trying to be helpful. It is so hard to know what to do.

I have to admit, I feel somewhat guilty. My cancer was found so early! It has been 9 years so my chances of living a long and healthy life are near that of a person who has never had cancer. His is pancreatic, and by the time he had symptoms, it had already spread to his lungs and liver. Why was I so lucky and not him?

Sorry, I didn't intend to come on here and vent. Really, I just wanted to say Thank You! You all are so sweet. I appreciate all the offers of help and prayers! You all have already helped more than you could know!

 

[Gatordad]

first off, this is the useless facts thread, not the guilt thread. that being said, don't blame yourself for anything....... don't have guilt. have a kungaloosh with the steak and everything will be ok.

let us know if there's anything we can do.

 

[PolynesianPixie]

Thanks, Pete! A Kungaloosh sounds pretty sweet right about now! I bought some wine to go with the steak......hmmmm, wonder if MIL has any Kungaloosh supplies around here. I think I left the daqueri mix the last time I was here......OJ, check!........rum, check!.......no blackberry brandy, but I may be able to improvise!

 

[Gatordad]

Thanks, Pete! A Kungaloosh sounds pretty sweet right about now! I bought some wine to go with the steak......hmmmm, wonder if MIL has any Kungaloosh supplies around here. I think I left the daqueri mix the last time I was here......OJ, check!........rum, check!.......no blackberry brandy, but I may be able to improvise!

well then enjoy the kungalosh.

 

[disney4dan]

On a more serious note, I'm about to head out to NC. My Dfil was just diagnosed with terminal cancer. We are going to spend the weekend with him and take a family picture while he is still feeling ok.

Talk to you all later.

~Ami

I am sorry to hear of your father in laws illness. Cancer can be such a curse, and I would wager that all of us on this board have known at least one (if not more) people close to us who've had their lives changed forever by this disease. I am sorry to hear that his form is terminal, and hope he gets to enjoy each remaining day as much as he possibly can. I'll pray for him to be comfortable and happy until the end.

 

[BigDaddyRog]

My Dad died of stomach cancer when I was 13...he was 6 years older than I am now.

 

[PolynesianPixie]

I am so so sorry. Man, that had to be tough. 13 is a rough age anyway.

I think we all need to have a Kungaloosh tonight in honor of all these people who have touched our lives.




Dan~ we celebrate the valient lives of those we have lost. AND we celebrate the lives of those who have the strength to win the battle!!!!! I just want you to know that I think about you and your family often and offer up my prayers for continued healing!

 

[auntie]

Anyone watching the news about the crane collapse in NYC this afternoon?....
Incredible...Rescue still going on.


___________________

 

[fldisneymommyto2]

On a more serious note, I'm about to head out to NC. My Dfil was just diagnosed with terminal cancer. We are going to spend the weekend with him and take a family picture while he is still feeling ok.

Talk to you all later.

~Ami

Ami... prayers for the whole family. Have a safe trip.

 

[fldisneymommyto2]

FINALLY finished Reilly's room last night! I'll have to take some pictures after all the furniture comes today to show you guys. He's got the nicest room in the house by far now, he doesn't know how lucky he is...lol

You will soon find out that he will always have nicer of everything!!! And people/family won't come to see you anymore.. they just want to see Reilly...

 

[des1954]

They should make a "Girls Of Home Depot" calendar

Rog- You've met me & KNOW that I wouldn't qualify for that!!! Now, maybe 20-25 years ago, perhaps. But definitely, not now... unless, there's a market for calendars of old broads with an abundance of cellulite!

 

[des1954]

Debbie, 1995.

You're right! The years from 91 to 95 are somewhat of a blur due to all of mom's issues. Mom died on Nicky's 1st birthday (that's my cat to all other readers), so that's why 94 sticks in my mind, because Nicky was born in 94.

Gosh darn.... I sat in a classroom all day today & will do the same tomorrow. It's been about...hmmmmmm....5 years since the last time I did that at Verizon. I think I'd rather be on the floor dealing with customers like Pete & Rog changing price stickers or trying to get bogus refunds!!

 

[BigDaddyRog]

unless, there's a market for calendars of old broads with an abundance of cellulite!

Deb...dont doubt the power of the coveted Orange Apron!!!!!

 

[des1954]

Deb...dont doubt the power of the coveted Orange Apron!!!!!

You are tooooo kind, Rog!

Here's me, about 30 years ago:

Yea.... I coulda been a Orange Apron Girl!!

 

[BigDaddyRog]

(In his best Joey Tribianni voice) How YOU doin?

 

[PolynesianPixie]

Deb! You're hot!

 

[ILoveDisney&Cruising]

(In his best Joey Tribianni voice) How YOU doin?

 

[Gatordad]

You are tooooo kind, Rog!

Here's me, about 30 years ago:

Yea.... I coulda been a Orange Apron Girl!!

hubba hubba, polynesian trixie has a run for her money.

 

[ILoveDisney&Cruising]

Gatordad -- just saw your "Hates WDW" above your avatar. Made me LOL!

 

[des1954]

Deb! You're hot!

Correction Ami: "Was"

hubba hubba, polynesian trixie has a run for her money.

I don't think she has anything to worry about!


That was during my "rock singing" days! Oh yeah, I sang in a band and few clubs in my days when I was in college & pre-hubby. If A.I. was around then, I would have been trying out. Mind you, I probably wouldn't have made it to Hollywood...but I would have tried!! I went on to become (can you believe this) a choir director for 25 years. I think Whoopi modeled her Sister Act role after me!!