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wilma12 07-10-2009 08:52 AM

Way to go, Rayne and Aggie on the weight loss! Keep up the good work!!

Gary, glad to hear things went well with work.

I didn't exercise last night but I also didn't snack! I did bake cookies though for our weekend away. We are going to a cottage for a few days. :carrot::carrot: Lots of relaxing! I plan to take berries and nuts to snack on instead of chips, etc. I am so looking forward to it.

Rosebud: God does care about our finances doesn't he? So glad to hear you're back driving again and that it didn't cost too much.

Suga: Enjoy your holiday!!

Have a great day! I'll be gone until Tuesday. See you then!

CountingDown 07-10-2009 08:38 PM

Hi all - a quick fly by. I gotta get crackin' on the presentations for Sunday. We will be gone most of tomorrow (family friend's wedding).

So - hope everyone has a great weekend!

Blessings!

Laurie

bargoo 07-10-2009 08:58 PM

Money problems are always with us , I ordered a prescription filled, I have been paying $70 , it is now $348.80 ! I nearly hit the floor when they told me that. I am going to go to a prayer retreat tomorrow. That should take my mind off my pocketbook.

colormerd47 07-10-2009 10:27 PM

Hi all,

Just got back from my date with hubby and the was so nice. The jazz concert was wonderful with Christian muscians and music as well as smooth jazz. First date in a long time, it felt good.

Glad everyone is okay. Enjoy your weekends, it is off to work for me in the morning.

See ya'll later,
Ags

EZMONEY 07-10-2009 11:43 PM

That is just not right BARGOO! Not right at all!

EZMONEY 07-10-2009 11:53 PM

BEV...you "pulled" the last address from me...

O2Bthin 07-11-2009 02:21 PM

Hi Everyone! It sounds like you all have been doing well. Congrats to all who have lost weight this past week. Keep up the good work. My WI is on Monday, but I got on the scale and was down 2.4lbs. I hope that is the case when I get on the scale Monday.

I haven't been out walking since my scare, but all the yard work has kept me moving. Thursday I mowed the entire yard and finished up the mulching. My legs are still sore today from all of that. They keep cramping up so I took so Ibuprofen in the hopes that will help my legs to relax. I plan on getting back into walking next week.

Bargoo - I can't believe how much they charge for medicine. Are you able to get a generic brand of the same meds? That's what I do for my thyroid medicine.

Hi to Gary Ags, Rayne, Laurie and anyone else I may have missed.

Have a great weekend all!

Kathy

Bootsie 07-11-2009 02:51 PM

I sure am having a bad weekend. I can't seem to say anything right or help anyone. Does anyone else have those days?

Welcome Lauryn, Gary so glad things went alright with the men. I am so glad you got your car back Rose Bud, y'all have a good weekend i am going to go drown myself in Housework and work this sad feeling off.

Justwant2Bhealthy 07-11-2009 03:19 PM

WHOAH, BARGOO ~ that is HIGHWAY ROBBERY -- they are taking advantage of you; I agree with KATHY, maybe there is a generic brand that your pharmacist can sub for you (all he has to do is call your doctor and OK that). Also, do you get help from the CANCER SOCIETY? My mother did -- she said that they almost paid for all of her cancer-related meds and supplies (she survived colon cancer and lived with a colostomy).

ALSO, we have something here called THE TRILLIUM FUND -- it is an extra provincial medical fund that can pay for expensive drugs. You may have a STATE or FEDERAL MEDICAL FUND that is the equivalent of this fund. We had a friend who accessed this as he had diabetes and many other health problems and they helped him. You apply and they notify your drug store to charge meds to the fund that you can't pay for thru regular sources. Hope you have something like that in your community/state/country ... will send prayers up about this too ...:hug:


HEY BOOTSIE ~ yes, we all have days like that ... when everything goes wrong or people are tired or just irritable for one reason or another and we get the backlash. WE have to back away, and make a retreat (Like BARGOO is doing) so we can be protected from that and heal from misdirected hurts. DH and I were just talking about that this morning -- how when some people are hurting, they lash out at others without even realizing they are doing it, so we have to ask the LORD to help us forgive them, and move on. Housework is a good way to keep our minds off things, and do remember to SING glorious songs of Praise while you are doing this, as that always lifts my spirits too.


AGGIE ~ good idea to have a date night with your DH -- we know so many couples who have Friday night as their date night. DH and I try to do this too, but sometimes the weather doesn't cooperate or we have a hard time finding something to do. You are blessed to be able to go to a concert. We are so isolated up here -- not too much going on in our small town and I don't really want to tackle the buggies in the bush either (that's some guys idea of a date: goin' fishin'). Yes, I can here you all laughing, but I'm not kidding! :lol:

We were going to go out last night, but we had bad thunderstorms and :rain: here all day yesterday. It's nice and sunny here with quite a breeze. Did I already mention that DH put up my large WIND CHIMES and they are ringing like crazy today as we have lots of wind today, but they are so pretty too! Just hope all my neighbours think so too; not sure if they can hear them though ... :shrug:

Anyhow, hope you all have a WONDERFUL WEEKEND; sounds like some of you have some fun plans. I'm just resting as I spent all morning sorting out DH's music tapes, as he just doesn't have the patience. Will be sending a couple of trays to goodwill, but this place is starting to look very organized ... finally!

Take care and have a BLESSED SUNDAY tomorrow ... :hug:ROSEBUD:hug:

CountingDown 07-11-2009 04:21 PM

bargoo :yikes: OUCH! Prayers go with you on the retreat!

Ags - glad you enjoyed the concert!

Kathy - hope you are able to get back on your routine soon! Hang in there!

Bootsie - yup - I definitely have those days! :hug:

Rosebud - the wind chimes sound GREAT. We had those nasty winds too, but they have passed. Hope you have w nice Sunday!

Well, a beautiful Saturday in MI. We attended a wedding today. It was beautiful. And it was definitely a NSV for me. I just pulled a beautiful black and white floral lace peasant style dress out of the closet, threw a scarf around my shoulders as a shawl, and put on some beautiful black and silver heals. No fretting over my wardrobe. I went and didnt' give a second thought about looking fat or frumpy.

I definitely do not miss the 95 lbs.

For everyone struggling right now, hear me here - EVERY SINGLE THING that you must give up or moderate is worth it. Absolutely, positively without a doubt - it is worth it! Keep at it. YOU are WORTH IT! Do not let some insidious food come between you and your health and fitness.


Prayers continuing for all!

Laurie

bargoo 07-11-2009 04:38 PM

Rosebud, thanks for the suggestion for the cancer society, I will check it out I don't want to change to another drug as the oncologist says if this works ( and it seems to be )
I can avoid chemo. This drug doesn't cause hair loss and doesn't have the terrible nausea that chemo does. Thanks for all the suggestions and prayers are always appreciated.

Karen31 07-11-2009 11:20 PM

Hello everyone. Thank you all for the nice thoughts, prayers and words of encouragement. It has been kind of a tough week but I know my Dad is no longer in pain. He said several times over the last few weeks that he was ready to go home and we all knew it was just days away.. still hard. We will be taking his ashes to the lake that he always loved to go to, this is what he wanted, on Monday so I know it will be another tough day. Our son his family are here and have been for the last month or so and my Dad totally fell in love with his great-grandkids. I was so glad that they were here.
I will try to get back to a more regular posting soon. I really havre miised having all of you to chat with. And Gary, Thank you for all your kind words. They have meant so much and have helped me a lot. And they really helped my brother get through his birthday! I'm sorry I guess some of you didn't know that the 4th was my brothers birthday too. And it was especially hard on him until I got a WONDERFUL email from Gary that I shared with him.
Again--Thank so much to all of you.

colormerd47 07-12-2009 01:16 AM

Good evening , actually morning,

I am so late for yesterday but bright and early for today. Go figure....

Bargo, Have you tried to get prescriptions filled at Costco, there prices are usally better than other pharmacies? That was outrageous.

Karen, I will be praying for you and your brother. He made a great choice, the lake has to be such a sireen and peaceful place for rest.

Kathy, I am sure your WI will be fine, you have really been staying busy, that should have burned alot of calories. Now rest little darlin'.

Bootise, all I can say is oh yeah, I have those days too. But this too shall pass. Keep looking up.

Rosebue, the whime chimes sound marvelous, I have some also. Hope your neighbors are enjoying the melodious sounds, it not they will get over it, LOL.

Laurie, I believe you looked beautiful and so glad it was a nice. I am sure you do not miss those 95lbs, can't wait to say that. Now you have said NSV a few times now in your post, what does it mean. You know I am not always up on the most advanced lingo? Help a sista out!!!

Here is a big hello, to Wilma, Gary, Bev and everyone else I may have missed. Please charge it to my head and not my heart. Love to all and sweet dreams,

Ags

O2Bthin 07-12-2009 10:40 AM

After bad storms last night and a tornado sited 2 miles north of us today is beautiful. The sun is shining and every thing looks fresh.

I got up early to take DH1 to work and decided and needed to take advantage of this beautiful morning and go for a walk. I ended up walking almost 3 miles. My plan was just to take a short walk to get back in the groove, but I began to pray and have a long talk with God and so I continued to walk. I needed this quiet time with God. I feel refreshed and renewed.

Bootsie - I trust you are feeling better today and the blues have past. "This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it."

Karen - I'm sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. We will keep you in our prayers.

Hello to Ags, Rosebud, Laurie, Gary and everyone else.

Have a great day in the Lord!

Kathy

CountingDown 07-12-2009 01:07 PM

bargoo - prayers continuing for you, hopefully this drug will work!

Karen :hug: prayers continuing for your family. It is great to have you back here with us!

Ags - NSV = non scale victory

Kathy - congrats on your walk! It sounds like it was EXACTLY what you needed :)

A good day here - not much opportunity for rest today, too much to get done since I was gone all day yesterday. BIL is coming in from New Jersey today. Mom is still here for another couple weeks.

DS2 is still home and his friend is still staying with us - it could be an interesting week. Oh, and my brother's kids and grandkids are coming over tomorrow.

Hmm, my posts are starting to sound like Gary's with all this family visiting!

;)

Hope you all have a blessed day!

Laurie :scooter:

EZMONEY 07-12-2009 05:45 PM

HI GALS ~ :)

Angie and I just got back from Kohl's in time for me to see the end of my ballgame :) We went to look at the Dyson vacuum she wants to get...for pet hair :) Sale starts Wednesday...like her and I tease each other when we open the paper..."look babe...Kohl's is having a sale!"....they are ALWAYS having a sale.

Work has been brutal all week! And it is going to get worse...boss says he needs us to work 4-5 hours a night...after our regular 8 hour day...on another project....a new office the company is moving into. I did have to lay 3 guys off this week but it wasn't as bad as I thought...right before I did it one of my main guys told me he was going to have to quit due to some personal problems at home....he lives about 500 miles away and it was just getting too hard on his family....which meant I needed to just get rid of 2 guys...my last 2 hires...and one was an apprentice. I felt bad for them but I will use them in the future if I can. It is very difficult these days...every single day I get guys coming in the building looking for work :( It is a very large project but the "looking for work guys" numbers are staggering...for all trades.

So what happens?...I lay 2 guys off...1 quits and I end up having 5 of us work (bosses orders) on Saturday for time and a half...money is always good but we would rather have had the day off...at least I would have ;)

By working Saturday we missed our Starbucks walk so Angie and I went to church last night....then took off for a 3.5 mile Starbucks walk this morning about 6:15. We shortened our trip a little so she could go to a yoga class.

I will get back later...going to help Angie for a bit.

CountingDown 07-12-2009 05:59 PM

Gary, gotta laugh. I love Kohl's and we don't have one close. I spent the last hour on the website ordering several items that were part of that "sale".

I did get some amazing pieces for fall, all at 80-90 percent off :D

I think I need to buy some more hangers :o

Oh, and
The new glasses have arrived.
As promised, here is the pic
http://img44.imageshack.us/img44/7489/glassesi.jpg

EZMONEY 07-12-2009 08:35 PM

SCOOTER ~ I hope you have a great time with all that family around! I am not sure Angie shops anywhere else! Shhh...I don't think she knows she can order on-line....;)

KATHY ~ Glad the weather is better and you were able to get that walk in! That is a great way to start the day.

TRIKERBABE ~ Awesome date night! Angie and I are going to walk 1.5 miles to my son and dil's house next Friday and join him and a few of his friends and walk over to a concert in the park...should be a nice evening.

KAREN ~ I hope Monday goes as good as it can. We will keep you in our prayers. Nice that you are back with us from time to time. I am glad your dad had some great memories to take to heaven with him!

BARGOO ~ Prayers the medicine works wonders! Praying for low costs!

ROSEBUD ~ Prayers for your leg. I hope you had a pleasant day sorting through the music. We have a wind chime at our front door that we can here if the door is open to the screen....outside of our bedroom window, on the lower level outside, is a small fountain that runs continuous...I like it most of the time...sometimes the water running annoys me :)

BOOTSIE ~ :hug: I hope the week-end ended up much better than it started! Has the snake returned....yikes!

WILMA ~ I hope you had a great time at the cottage...snacks sound right up Angie's alley...Angie's...;)

BEV ~ I hope the trip to see Dennis was rewarding for all of you. I will get a letter to him this week. Great 3 pound loss! Never had Corona lights..I will have to try one...I do like Corona, we usually have some in the fridge...and limes.

RONNI ~ Hoping things are going smoother in the family situation :hug:

PENGUIN ~ How cool to be able to see so many new things!

SUGA ~ I hope you had a great time at the wedding...congrats to the new bride and groom!

HELLO TO ALL OF OUR MIA's :)

Justwant2Bhealthy 07-12-2009 08:40 PM

:wave: Well, the day started off a bit cloudy, but then the :sunny: peaked out, so we decided to deliver a load of wood for the shed to our lot and have a picnic lunch. We were gonna stay for the afternoon, but big, dark clouds and winds rolled in -- and just as we drove away, big :rain: came down too.

Next week, we hope to take up some more new wood and finish the frame; we are keeping to a good pace -- lots of time left, so we are not in a hurry at this point. Have to go to timberland and buy some more anyways.

LAURIE ~ thanks for all the encourging words to keep going. I try to remember times that I felt so good when I was slimmer before; and that helps me too. I weighed-in this week and did have a 3 lb loss, but I'm concerned that it may just be a water fluctuation; I won't know for sure until the next time, so I'm not gonna move the #'s until then ... and oh, your glasses look great, and so very sophisticated too! ;)

GARY ~ that almost doesn't make any $$$ sense -- to lay off 3 people, but make 5 regulars work 12-13 hour days and Saturdays @ $ x 1.5 ... the only possible benefit may be that the job might get done faster, but that still remains to be seen. I don't understand employers who wouldn't rather give 3 more men a job when they can, esp in hard times like these. PS ~ you posted while I was typing; thanks for the prayers for my leg. I think DH was kinda getting a bit annoyed with all the clatter; these chimes are quite large (2-4 feet long) and they sound just like church bells too! ... hehe ...


HI KAREN ~ :hug: prayers going up for your brother and you, and your whole family at this time. Nice to have you back here posting: we love your posts! :hug:

AGGIE ~ I like your attitude -- if they don't like it, they will get over it. :lol: DH tied them with a flowered piece of cloth until all this wild and windy weather moves along.

KATHY ~ we have been having some storms up here too, but I'm not complaining becuz we need it for our trees; we have lost way too many already. I'm so glad that we planted so many or we may have been wiped out. The Spirea bushes we planted are doing well though ...

HEY BARGOO ~ that sounds great; I'm glad your present drug is working so well for you. Is it just for Leukemia or can it be used for other kinds of cancer, or do you know? My uncle TOM was on one that was milder, but now what he is taking seems to have a few more side effects (this is his 2nd or 3rd round, I think). He is on a respite right now while they are on holidays, but his oncologist wants him to take chemo for three years in total, but the rounds go for 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off, so he isn't on it all the time.

Well not much else going on around here, except that our back door won't close; it almost seems too big for the door frame, and it seems to have slipped our LL mind for almost 4 months now. :?: Anyhow, we lock our porch doors instead for now. So, we praise GOD for all the things that are going right for us today; and all the many blessings that we have here, and we'll ignore the rest, right? ;)

Hope everyone is have a SUPER-DUPER SUNDAY!!! Take good care and :wave: to all our CE's out there, and all our MIA's as well ... :hug:ROSEBUD:hug:

Karen31 07-12-2009 09:24 PM

Hi Everyone, Well, another thing has happened and tomorrow won't be happening for us. The man from the morthuary had a heart attack last night and so the whole day has been cancelled for us. Don't get me wrong--- I feel bad that happened but I have tried to talk to my oldest brother and my younger sister to see why we couldn't just do this by ourselves but they don't want to do that. So now we are all in a holding pattern again just waiting to see what will happen next. I was in a very melancoly mood all day just knowing that tomorrow we would be able to put some closure to this chapter but now it is all in limbo again. I just seem kind of lost right now and don't quite understand why they need someone else to do this when it would be so much more personal for us to do it ourselves. And I think it would mean so much more to all of us---but I guess I am the only one of the 4 of us kids that feel that way. Just trying to bite my tongue a lot but it is sure getting sore!

EZMONEY 07-12-2009 10:04 PM

SCOOTER ~ Love the new look! Angie has new glasses too...wide on the side...love 'em.

ROSEBUD ~ Working Saturday on the job was one of those situations where we needed to so that we could complete an area so that another trade could continue to proceed without having to pull out for a few days...those things do happen from time to time...and the night job later next week is not part of our "normal" jobs...it is on the "side" of our regular work...we are remodeling an older place that will become our new office evidently...it is kind of secretive...me thinks our company is about to split partners...so glad they both like me! Our chimes are much smaller ;)

KAREN ~ Personally I agree with you on that one. But as far as closure goes...the day you send dad to the lake doesn't matter....we waited months before we "celebrated" my mom's passing with Grammi Judi's Chili Memorial...and even then it was awesome.

At our second one this year we focused on saying and remembering something about many of our passed on loved ones...my dad and brother, grandparents...it was awesome...and I must say I "killed it" on the chili again :) :hug:

Karen31 07-12-2009 10:17 PM

Thanks Gary, It has been really hard for me these past weeks. My older brother and my younger sister have decided that they they need to have all the power and control over everything--- I mentioned on my "facebook" that it is really sad that because of some people needing to control everything that others end up feeling isolated and all alone It has been hard, but I know I Loved my Dad, and he loved me too. I am trying so hard not to stoop to levels that he wouldn't be happy with. But my gosh, I can't remember when I have cried as much as I have in the last month or so. But I'm still holding my head high and know that my Dad would be proud of me. But sometmes I just want to lash out and scream! I don't remember it being like this when my Mom passed away 9 years ago.. But I am still going to try to keep smiling.

Bootsie 07-12-2009 10:59 PM

Karen my heart goes out to you. I went through the same thing with my family, I never thought my sister could be so thoughtless and mean. My brother was known to try to try to get what he could but my sister?But my sister I was not prepared for. I have decided that money is evil if you have it or if you don't have it. It can truly change a person for the worst if the person lets it.

Karen,I pray that our Lord Jesus wraps his arms around you tonight and opens a new door for you.

EZMONEY 07-12-2009 11:31 PM

Karen I am so sorry that you are going through this.

I am fortunate that my brother and sister and I are close...and they look to me for authority on the "final" decisions, being the oldest and most responsible. Now my parents didn't have much when they passed...I took an old Laker sweatshirt out of my dad's drawer...my inheritence...wink

When mom passed my sister wanted her ashes...no complaints from us brothers...she did take care of her...my brother has my little brother's ashes...cool for him. I see things different....to me those are ashes...nothing more...nothing less....to my brother and sister it is important. For me...making Grammi Judi's chili is important!

We all see things different. I was lucky my folks had little and my mom and dad's parents had little when they passed. It is not the end of the world if your b/s want to wait...for whatever reason to spread the ashes...but dear...they may be able to control the situation but they can't control you!

My neighbor that passed away several years ago really loved my daughter...gave her close to 10 grand for college...car...etc...long story I can't go into on how many times and how hard I tried to not accept the $$$...anyway, he had a daughter that was estranged...before he passed...I notified her he was very ill...she came to me to tell me what an A$$ he was and an abuser...she was just going to forget about him and walk away. Long story short....I explained how he "repented" his sins by way of my daughter...because he was not able to reach out to her...I asked her to "do the right thing" as her dad was passing....take care of him....be there for him...(really a bit more involved but the basics here)...she did...he passed and she thanked me from the bottom of her heart....knowing that what she did was good! what he did was bad...but she walked out, head and heart held high....as he was laid to rest.

Hang in there....do the right thing...you will, I know....they can't control you dear...not saying they can't make you miserable at times...when the time comes you will walk out heart and head held high!

Rayne 07-13-2009 12:16 AM

Gary - you never cease to amaze me in how you relate to people and what you say! I bet you are the best dad!!!! And yes, corona light with limes are superb! of course, my body has been hanging onto those 2 pounds...it did let one go so far! :)
The visit with Dennis was awesome! No glass, we could hug him!!! I just loved how all of the men that had kids there, were just loving on their kids, the kids hugging on dad, lying on him, it was precious. i bet that is REALLY good for morale! dennis says it feels more like rehab than anything! :) he is PRAYING that his daughter's mother will allow her to go see her dad. he needs to see her and she needs to see him. I thought it would be hard, but after seeing the joy and love in that room with all of the men and their kids...i think it would be great! Can everyone be praying that Dennis can see his little haley???? She is 4 and LOVES her daddy. Her mom needs prayer, she is well...just pray for her to have a heart change. her name is jennifer.

Laurie! LOVE the glasses!!!!! :D

Karen - i will be praying for your family. there is never an easy way to deal with death...and everyone handles it differently.

peace! :)

CountingDown 07-13-2009 09:57 PM

Karen :hug: prayers continuing for you and your family!

Gary - congrats on the chili - may your rememberance of "grandma Judi" be one of special times and special feelings! I'm sure the party was AWESOME!

Bev - so glad that you are able to turn the whole situation with Dennis into a joy! Prayers continue for you and your family!

A good day here! The last medical test at 7 this morning, then 9 hours of work, and the whole gang (nieces, nephews, SIL and all the kids) was visiting when I got home. I was able to spend several hours with folk I haven't seen for a couple years.

Hope you all had a blessed day!
Prayers continuing for all!

Laurie :scooter:

Justwant2Bhealthy 07-13-2009 10:40 PM

DEAR KAREN ~ :hug: You have been thru a lot lately -- many major stressors in your life facing illness, moving, and the passing of dear loved one, all in such a short time. Prayers goin' up that the LORD will wrap His lovin' arms around you tonight and touch your heart with His Peace that passes understanding; His Love that casts out all fears; His Grace that brings serenity in the toughest of circumstances; and His sweet comfort that exceeds all our expectations ...

DH and I have been thru similar experiences and learned that we are not responsible for what others do or how they behave, but only for ourselves; and like GARY says, as long as we do what is right, that is all that matters to GOD ... you are a good person and you can set a good Christian example for your family by focusing on what really matters -- love and kindness ... :hug:

BEV ~ glad you had a nice visit with your brother; and that they are providing some rehab for him too.


Just a quiet day at home; it rained all day, so I was trying to rest up a bit more today. Had to soak my leg today; back to the old routine but it needed it and it is a bit painful tonight. Thank you all so much for your prayers -- I need them and appreciate them very much.

^PRAYERS^ ascending for everyone tonight, esp those with heavy hearts, illness, and family issues -- just remember that GOD loves and cares for us all. I really love singing songs of peace and praise from a hymnal that I ordered some years ago from a book store. It has all the popular hymns and some gospel songs from many denominations; it called the Celebration Hymnal. I love to spend some time on Sundays and sing some of them.

Take good care; and may GOD BLESS you all with peace and serenity tonight ... :hug: ROSEBUD:hug:

EZMONEY 07-13-2009 11:49 PM

BEV ~ What a great day with your brother! Prayers for being able to see his daughter!

SCOOTER ~ You must be busy with all that family and tests!

ROSEBUD ~ I am sorry for all that rain! And that "healing" as we wish it is still on hold for that leg...hugs.

KAREN ~ I got to thinking at work today, if it doesn't work out soon with your brother and sister and your dad's ashes...what about you going out to the lake to say "good-bye" as you wish...something that you will remember every time you go out there to pic-nic...fish...remember. When your sis and brother are ready you can join them too, as they do their thing...take care.

Rayne 07-14-2009 12:23 AM

Thanks for the prayers and joy about my brother, Dennis. please keep the prayers going! :)

Gary - what a great idea for KAREN...

going to bed early...that means before 3! :) i am BEAT!!!

peace

Karen31 07-14-2009 08:41 AM

Thanks again Gary, I never thought of that and I really haven't been thinking that clearly anyway. But that does make a lot of sense. I think I will mention that to Tim and then maybe us, my son and his family will just take off and go and do that ourselves. My son wants so much to be a part of this too before they leave and move to Florida. I think it is a great idea. I'll let you know how things go.

bargoo 07-14-2009 10:53 AM

Cancer drugs
 

Originally Posted by Justwant2Bhealthy:
:wave: .

HEY BARGOO ~ that sounds great; I'm glad your present drug is working sowell for you. Is it just for Leukemia or can it be used for other kinds of cancer, or do you know? My uncle TOM was on one that was milder, but now what he is taking seems to have a few more side effects (this is his 2nd or 3rd round, I think). He is on a respite right now while they are on holidays, but his oncologist wants him to take chemo for three years in total, but the rounds go for 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off,

:wave: ... :hug:ROSEBUD:hug:

Don't know about Leukemia, I had breast cancer that has spread to my bones, and maybe lungs, although the lung thing looks better, now. The drug I am on works for a specific kind of breast cancer. My oncologist is quite pleased that it is mostly contained in my bones . I pray for anyone as we , as Christians should do, but especially cancer, there are so many different kinds. It was many years ago that I had breast cancer and was shocked to find it had spread, No one knows why this occurs. I continue to trust in God,and as I told my pastor I rely on prayer and as much laughter as I can find. That is why I love this forum, I went on some breast cancer forums and found them to be too depressing. The differance, of course, is that if you don't know God, you have no hope.

O2Bthin 07-14-2009 09:07 PM

Hi Everyone!

It sounds like so many are facing great trials in their life. I'm so glad that our God is the Great Physician and He cares about everyone of our needs.

I had my doctor appointment yesterday. My thyroid was good, but my cholesterol was high and I have a Vitamin D deficiency. My sister also has a "D" deficiency. I have been taking 1000 mg of D now he wants me to take 2000. I don't have another checkup for 6 months so I'm praying that I can get the cholesterol down and the D up.! I do feel a lot better than I have been feeling.

I have a prayer request. I had mentioned before about the friend of our that is like a second dad to me is dying. I found out today that he may not make it through the night. The Hospice nurses are staying all night tonight and he didn't wake up all day. They said he was moaning all day though he is not suppose to be in pain. Your prayers for the family would be appreciated. Their daughter that lives in Florida is flying in tonight. Prayer that she arrives before he passes.

Again, I'm thank full that God understands all our needs. Have a great week.

Kathy

CountingDown 07-14-2009 10:08 PM

Looks like a trend on this forum right now - But, our God is a great and AWESOME God - who can conquer ALL things!

Prayers continuing for all! And - an unusual addendum from me - my medical tests came back with unfavorable results (mammogram), so I am scheduled for additional radiology and ultrasound tests next Friday. Prayers requested!

Thanks to all - I appreciate every one of you :hug:

Laurie :scooter:

Karen31 07-14-2009 10:25 PM

Hi Laurie, I'm sending nothing but good thoughts and prayers your way!

Also I will continue to send prayers up for everyone here. You have all been so supportive and I look forward to when I can get on line and check with everyone

Gods Blessing for everyone

EZMONEY 07-14-2009 10:42 PM

Hi Gals ~

Taking in the All-Star game...Angie was with me playing on the computer while I watched, she is taking a yoga break right now.

Had our black bean and feta cheese tacos tonight...I sure do like them!

All your prayer requests are being sent up over in the Prayer Warrior thread!

BEV...I will send out a letter I just wrote fro Dennis tomorrow...

back to the game....wink

colormerd47 07-14-2009 10:52 PM

Hey everyone,

Back at home again until Mon., doc says to keep my leg wrapped and Daddy is doing a great job of that. I do love him.

Bargoo, I will be praying for you. My sister is going thru also. She had breast cancer and has pretty much beat it, now she has leukemia, she just keeps trusting God for her healing, but she certainly has her down times. My niece had breast cancer, and before she or we knew it , it had spread all over her body, bones, lungs, liver and brain and more but It was amazing, we never ever heard her once complain, she knew that she was in God's hands and she was never affraid. She is now with God and lives on in us. I pray for everyone and anyone with this diease and pray for your strength.

Laurie, I will be talking to God about you tonight and asking Him to give you peace and rest. He is in control and that is the best we can ask for. I love you very much, you are always there when I need advice as well as many of you are. Now it is my turn to stand in the gap for you. Rest my friend.

To everyone else I will return tomorrow to talk more, not feeling too great right now. Love to all of you and please have sweet dreams.

Ags

Justwant2Bhealthy 07-14-2009 11:19 PM

:hug: TO EVERYONE ON THIS THREAD ~ you know that I really believe that GOD has sent us all to this place for a reason (to this site and to this thread), so that we can give and get support, plus pray for one another; and meet good Christian people here ...

Prayers going up for each and every one of you and your health concerns -- AGGIE ~ you & your legs, plus your sister's health too; KAREN ~ you and your family's well-being; LAURIE ~ your test results & your health; BARGOO ~ your health and well-being; RONNIE ~ your DF & FIL and you and your family too; KATHY ~ Warren and family; BEV'S brother & family, plus mom.


:hug: Prayers going up for you and yours tonight ... :hug:

wilma12 07-15-2009 08:43 AM

Good morning everyone!

I'm back from my weekend at the lake. It was really nice and relaxing. The weather was perfect. Came home to rain but that's okay. We needed it!
Now it's back to work and back to getting into a routine again. Tonight it's grocery night so I can stock up on the veggies, etc.

I've been reading through all your posts and have added the concerns to my prayer list. Even though I'm not mentioning anyone by name right now I do keep you in my prayers.

Hope everyone has a great day!

bargoo 07-15-2009 12:19 PM

Tests
 

Originally Posted by CountingDown:
Looks like a trend on this forum right now - But, our God is a great and AWESOME God - who can conquer ALL things!

Prayers continuing for all! And - an unusual addendum from me - my medical tests came back with unfavorable results (mammogram), so I am scheduled for additional radiology and ultrasound tests next Friday. Prayers requested!

Thanks to all - I appreciate every one of you :hug:

Laurie :scooter:

Laurie, I will be praying for good results for your tests. I understand completely what you are going through.

godsgirltmm 07-15-2009 01:05 PM

Hi Everyone!

I haven't been able to make it on here in a little while. Our crazy summer schedule continues!:dizzy:

I have been reading over everyone's posts and boy there is a lot going on! I will be adding all the concerns/health issues to my prayer list. I'm sorry to hear that so many are having struggles. Praying for God's comfort, peace, strength, and healing!

I probably won't be around much in the next couple of weeks. We are taking a trip to Florida next week to visit all our family and friends. I'm hoping this short vacation will bring some refreshing for me and my dh, we really need it. After we return from Florida me and my daughter will be heading out to Oklahoma to the ASA National 14-U Softball Tournament. My daughter's team won the State ASA Tournament and now they will compete Nationally!

I will be keeping you all in my prayers and stopping back in when I can! (((Hugs))):hug:

~Tammy~


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