Soggy Saturday - How Are You?

Good Morning My OFFr Friends,

Figured I would do the thread today as it is nice to read about your lives.  As the subject line reads, it's soggy here in SWNJ, rained all night long, wish I could send some of the rain to you Texans, but while I'm a Mother, I'm not Mother Nature.

Prayers and good thoughts going out for Morgan this morning and for Connie on yet another loss in her circle, Nancy and any others who are experiencing challenges of health and well being, whether it's you or a loved one.

I'm enjoying my vacation, had windows installed in the older part of my house on Thursday, it started to pour, so he has to come back to cap them, but nice to have all working windows, though I have plexiglass covering some of my windows to ensure Roxie does not wind up hurt, as one of the windows had gotten broken by her misadventures and thankfully we did not have to get her sewed up.  Used that day off as an excuse to do some deep cleaning.  Yesterday I had an enjoyable day around the house for the most part, taking Roxie to the trail park where we, along with a neighbor and her dog, walked the trails and Roxie did something new, she went into the stream and played with Maggie, the neighbors dog, in the past she would go and watch Maggie, but not go in, it was nice watching her play and get all tired out.  Came home and prepped some food to take with me tomorrow when I leave for the Jersey Shore, to spend 4 days with Tony, that is the part of my vacation I will look forward to and hope that the days slow down some.  Intention is to go to Cape May and Atlantic City for two day trips and then just kind of relax.

Today I am headed to Langhorne for my WLS support group and after that I will come home and finish things up around the house and pack what I am taking with me.   The weather the next few days is going to be more fall like and so I need to figure out exactly what to bring.

Wishing you all the very best day and peace and strength for the things in life that you need it for.

Hugs, Laureen

Good morning, Laureen and those to follow,

Peace and strength.....certainly something I need right now. I know my postings here are hit and miss, but of course when something goes off course, this is the first place I go!
Yesterday an advanced mammogram showed I have "something' in a milk duct in my right breast. I have the option of a needle biopsy or a lumpectomy. If I do the needle biopsy and the "thing" is malignant, I'll require a second procedure. If I do the lumpectomy, it's all gonna be outta there. So, I'm working on that direction.
I have a dear friend who works at our med school who is going to get me in to see the head of the breast cancer center. Certainly helps to know people in the right place.
The radiologist told me that IF it's malignant, this is the place for it to be and the earliest stage possible for the best outcome.

I'm taking all this really well.....for now. As a natural worrier, I'm going with the attitude that there's nothing to worry about until I'm told to worry. What a change for me!!!!

Ok..... now that I've been an early morning buzz kill, gotta go get ready for work. Love you all!

Susan, You've been on my mind and missed. I read somewhere a while back that 1 in 15 women will experience breast cancer at some point in their lives. Unfortunately much better odds than the lotto.

 One step at a time, Girlfriend. We do what we have to do. I am the Queen of Worriers often about nothing that I have any control over so I understand. I find that I'm stronger by far than I believe possible and when I know what I'm dealing with I DEAL WITH IT. Sending positive thoughts your way.

Susan,

I've had similar experiences and it turned out ok, which reminds me I have to make an appointment, I'm six months past due and I am on a watch for a "calcification". . . 

Sending hugs your way.

Laureen

 Susan,
Hugs and prayers for you as you proceed in finding out what is wrong.  I will be praying for you to have strength and peace as well.

Hugs,
Trish

Dear Susan  --  my best wishes to you as you go through what can be a harrowing experience.  Your attitude is wonderful and will help you to get through this.
Love, Margaret

Susan....so sorry to hear this news. I will be praying for you as you go through this difficult time. Hope all turns out well for you.

Hugs and love.....connie d

Susan, I hope all will be well with you. I am a natural worrier too ... I tend toward pessimism because that way I can't be disappointed. I hope optimism is the way to go here.

So many of my sistahs are having breast cancer scares ... I hope it's not a trend. You are all in my thoughts.

Susan, I had 3 biopsys before I had cancer. Mine was caught early & I had the masectomy because 2 of my sisters had cancer too. We do have the gene. You sound like you are doing everything right. It has also been 10 years for me, & no problems. Keep up the great attitude, it's half the battle, if there is even a battle, if not you will have fun in the meantime!!!!
Nan

Dear Susan, hang in there! Prayers being said for you and I'm telling you don't worry...Just put it all in your "God Bag". Worrying gets us no where anyway. I know that's easy for me to say but I'm sending good MOJO to you girlfriend!
You will always be my captain!! Now we will just row the boat together! Hugs Debbie