Happy Friday! What is going on with you??

Hello, everyone! Dec 29^th was my “baby’s 34^th birthday…his girlfriend is hosting a big party for him on New Year’s Eve since the father of one of his friends died Dec 26^th and Derek didn’t want to be partying when his friend was going thru that. Wow..34 years…where did the time go?? JB and I had to drive up to Hamilton to meet my Radiologist. One incision is still not healed and he said that if they did radiation now, that incision will never heal so we wait. The forensic results are not back from California yet either and they determine whether I have chemo or pills to reduce the estrogen. He said it is more dangerous to start the WRONG treatment than to wait a few more weeks. Still, the waiting is hard, knowing that the cancer has moved to the nodes..did they go further? I do my best not to dwell on this, still, I am “aware” of it.  In my gut, I feel I will be just fine but I know I will have a rough road ahead. The Radiologist also spoke of my very sensitive skin and we know I will burn badly from radiation...radiation will either come after chemo(if I get that) or start as soon as the incision heals. He is booking me for an MRI as well. He said that he will build a “hard shell” to keep my breast upright(no folding over to the side) or else I will get too much radiation and burn in the armpit…seems big boobies tend to flop to the side when one lays down flat…lol..well, that’s my story and I’m sticking to it! We beat the snowstorm on the way home, stopped in the city to get my reading glasses fixed….the arm fell off yesterday..I was careless and didn’t keep an eye on the hinge screws tho JB has warned me to do so, so many times…and the owner of the store had the very same frame and just replaced it on warranty for me, no charge! She even changed my lenses to the new frames while I waited so I wouldn’t have to come back…such a nice lady! We stopped also for supper as has become our habit after a trip to the cancer centre and then home…we were greeted by a furry flock of kitties..they all come running to the car..I see them running from the vineyard across the road, or running across the lawn pr from their boxes on the side porch..all coming to greet us..we have to drive slowly so they realize the car is moving and slowly we park…ever so carefully…we open the car doors and they swarm us..so no matter how cold or windy or wet it is, we have to give them all some loving…petting each one, saying their name and scratching necks and chins…lol..a welcoming committee every time we come home..it really is something to see and to hear 3 dozen cats and kittens ourring happily…okay..I like to pretend they are happy to see us come home..but we all know better..they know that when we come home, they get fed!!! …LOLOL.… Our birthday boy came in and we gave him his gift…I sure miss him not living at home anymore even though he is right next door!  He still comes over everyday…rummages thru the fridge…lol..his girlfriend Kathy is a professional chef but she is gluten and lactose-intolerant so she has NO WHITE STUFF over there …JB says he should change the locks here…I won’t let him…lol.  Danny took his second level Pilot’s exam , a very difficult challenge and he passed with 94 %! The instructors feel that he is well-qualified now to take a very difficult flight exam now.  Of course, the timing of this will depend on the weather.This exam will comprise of alot of difficult maneuvers and emergency decisions in the air but I know he can handle it. He loves flying and wants to build his own small plane. 

I send healing energy to all of you who are struggling with health issues and emotional challenges….

 Nancy B

 Good Morning Nancy and OFF Familu,
I am barely awake today.  It's okay, at least I have a good excuse for once.

Today, I am taking my sister to work.  Then, this afternoon, I go to see my therapist.  I  had a good visit with the kids, and unfortunately, I usually crash and burn afterward.


I hope everyone has a blessed day.

Hugs,
Trish

Morning Nancy and all to follow. Sober 425 days and so proud of me.
Cool here and all snuggled up in my fleece robe and hood. Not much planned for today. Went to see War Horse and it was very good. It was fun to go to a movie matinee.
My mother burned so badly from the radiation she had for her breast cancer treatment, but that was over 30 years ago. You continue in my daily prayers.
Hope all are doing well. Happy New year. Monica

Monica,  So proud of you too. You are an amazing women.   Mag

Good mornin' ya'll.
Nancy, I know what you're going through! My Sis burned from the radiation for her breast cancer. I was lucky not to have burned from my radiation for my gallbladder cancer. It's hard, I know, but it sounds like you are confidant in your doctor's advice. They have seen and done it all, and usually know what is best! Good luck with everything.
Trish, hang in there girl! I know you are having a hard time.
Monica, I am still so proud of you. I miss your detailed posts about your adventures and your travelling bra.
You girls are all in my prayers, as well as the others on here who need them. I DO believe in the power of prayer.
My granddaughter was telling me the story of Benjamin Breedlove. I went to You Tube to see his video. A remarkable young man *****cently passed away, but was so at peace with it.
Yesterday after our regular doctor appt my DH and I went on to New Bern for lunch and the Walmart there. I got some nifty material for making nursing capes. The 'D' rings there are 1/3 the price that they are at Han**** Fabrics, but they only had 2 packages of them. Today I will begin production. I'd like to make about 20 of them and try selling them on Lejuene Yard Sales (an online site like Craig's List). They take about 1 1/2 hours to make, that includes a ruffle at the bottom and an inside pocket on each bottom corner for nursing pads, binkies, etc.
BUT, before I begin, I have GOT to make a big bowl of tuna salad and one of cole slaw for my DH. He loves to have those in the fridge to snack on and I have been too busy the last 2 days to do that for him. I know he can make them himself, but cleaning up his mess takes me more time then doing it myself. Plus with the new sharper knives we just bought, he'll probably slice off a finger!
Everyone have a fantabulous day!!

Caroline,

Have you ever checked out Etsy.com?  It's a big marketplace for handcrafted items.  I opened a store there a few years ago for my crocheted baby things.  I had modest sales.  There's a LOT of competition for crocheted baby things!  But you might be onto something new with your nursing capes.  You should check it out. 

Vic

Good Morning Off friends.
I think winter is here to stay  its cold here!!   Of course I do live in Michigan.  I am off running today trying to find Hubby a Christmas present.  I know what I am getting  just have to find it.   We are having our Christmas tomorrow night  Steve even  let me know what he wants for dinner! 
 Prayers going up  for all of you facing difficulties in your lives what ever they be.   I think of you ladies often.
Have a good Friday everyone!

Hi Nancy and my OFF family:

I'm up early waiting for movers ... it's like waiting for the cable guy ... 8 to 11 a.m. time window. I'm hoping for later because I'm nowhere near ready. But I'm showered and I have my jewelry packed and the bed stripped so that's progress.

I'm so tired ... I did sleep fairly well last night but I'm so stressed out and in pain, I took everything I could to take care of the pain ... my flexeril and vicodin and they knocked me out good. I'm taking a break ... oh, just got a call from the movers, they should be here in 40 minutes. I guess that's my cue to get moving, too.

Well, maybe I'll check in later when I get to my destination for the night. Have a good day.

Good luck Eileen!  Thinking about you today!

Eileen,

   Thinking of you every day. I know it's a lot of work to move. Prayers going up. Hope the movers are (were) helpful. We want to move to Kentucky when the economy recovers. I'm not looking forward to sorting and packing. I want to do it myself because Ellen throws thinking in boxes without properly arranging them. Oh, the life of an OCD'er.

   Hugs,   Mag