Hi Pretty lady,

Thank you for your response to a troubling issue and your kind words about Cheryl.

Hugs my friend,

Ron

Thanks for the comment Terri! I forgot the earrings, but you are right so off I will go get them! Hahaha

Miss Maya is right, so this fight is the hardest of our life. Your legal backround makes you a fighter. My background makes me a “want to fight” fighter!
Thanks for supporting me! I support you as well!
Melissa B

Well Good Morning,
I certainly didn’t think there would be anyone that has been up all night. Do you know I typed the post 2 times, it disappeared and the one that is there is not the final corrections that I made fo that went tooj off as well. GRRRRRRR! Computers are great when everything works. How are you doing? I am just going through my e-mails and trying to catch up on what is new and praying for all good news. well, this gal is beginning to see double, literally…. Hopefully you can catch me up after you get a good nights sleep as well

Hi Terri,

You have been in my thoughts all week. Hope your “troops” made it back safely. Why did Alex have to visit the few days they got to be on Mustang? I hope it didn’t mess too badly with their trip. Have a restful holiday, I missed you yesterday. Love, Sharron

Hi Teresa,
I thought I saw where you had commented, now I cannot find it. You know what they say, the mind is the first to go. To refresh me, to read members’ comments, where do I go? I am serious. I did begin putting the Boost in a blender (or Laura has} with fresh blackberries, blueberries, whatever she beings that she said looked especially good @ the market. How are things going for you? With the complications with my eyes, once they put those drops in it, I feel as though I need those blackened wrap around glasses they give patients with cataracts. Everything is very blurry for a few hours. That’s the least of my worries. Laura & I are supposed to drive to Northern Wisconsin for 3 days of camping through an organization for grown ups with chronic or life threatening illness, though given the fact I missed her graduation and the opening of WICKED, then when I learned she had bought orchestra seats it made me sick at how much $$ she lost. One day at a time. Stay in touch. Be Well, Patty

Hi…. just sending you some loving thoughts today . . . we care so much and your little brother wants you to know how much your appreciated . . . you helped me so much when I was at the worst of my experience with your caring posts of support that I in these few words I want to send as much energy and love as possible through the ethers right to your heart, spirit and body. Its horrible what we have to go through in life. . . how do we all of us to it; but, somehow we do and we live…. dignity, empathy, love .. all of these higher forms of life seem to be the only way out of this mess. . . the physical can all screwed up and we pay such prices for it… and when I was popping shards of glass.. I could only understand it if I considered the meaning of it all beyond what is going on in the specific moment. How do we live the, be this, transcend this…. Just a big big big big hug for you today from your butty who is thinking about you. Frank

Hey friend, I hope that you are well. I have not heard from my friend Jon, so I’m not sure how his first treatment went or if it was rescheduled or what not. I’ll post a follow up when I find out what the latest is. I appreciate your prayers for him, I have been praying for him and for you…keep fighting : ) lots of love and hugs and prayers,

Eli

Hey Lady,
Long time since I’ve talked to you! How have you been these days? Hoping you have grand plans for the summer.

I am with you on some level about the knowing we have cancer and that will be our demise or we could get hit by a bus. Yet it still changes in a second either way. It was that day you know, the one when the doctor said…”you have cancer” that one sentence, one second and your world changed forever. Just like the accident I witnessed, the air was sucked out of the room and my memory took an instant picture of the moment, a picture I wish I could take out of the album of my life but alas it is with me for always.
At least I have come to a point where I see the good as well as the ugly in it all, as I know we all do.
Well sweet lady, take care, love on your family and make some fond memories this summmer.
Love to you,
Larissa

T—
Thanks so much for your words of support and encouragement. It means a lot to me to know that you are in my corner. I admire your strength and courage so very much and can’t help but feel some of that when reading your words. Thanks for lifting me up and keeping me in your prayers.

Love—
Martha

TMay,
this has happened once before, I received a comment but I think it was meant for you from Sharron:A comment has been left by on your item ‘Mom in DC’ (http://ldbug.blogforacure.com/gallery/0009): Hi Sweetpie, Hope your having a pampered day. We recd. the other book yesterday… HOPE Medicine and Healing. It looks like a pretty easy read, I may try to conquer it before Thursday. They still haven’t called about my keys, and I remembered that is my Chanel keyring brought from Paris :( Jennifer blogforacure email is jenrod01@yahoo.com Ram and I got to go to the art car show and then finally got to hear the band…he has now sat 3 feet from true talent. It was a blast. Hope your feeling okay, I know it is hard but my best advice is rest rest rest. Love ya, Sharron

Love it, smelling the roses but keep looking out for the snails….could be another blog story triggered by you. lol. Hope you are doing well sweet friend!

Today went like clock work, I am already missing you next week, but so glad you get a break. I am thinking maybe I did shrink, and since I changed from tennies to flat sandles that is why the pedal is far, I now have Randy’s promise to check it out. I may have a pillow and bifocals next time you see me. Love you, Sharron
PS> But I am not OLD :)

Teresa,

I am so glad you got out of here in a timely fashion. I know this is a tiring process, I remember how long the twenty minute ride seemed after a treatment, so having to fly home before you can really relax is a challange. Thanks for letting me know you were okay, and I am glad you got to sleep.

Thank you so much for the treasures, getting to see you weekly is a treat for me.

Rest and please thank your mom again, that was way too much.

Love, S.

Teresa thank you so much for the kind words. You will love Sandy when you meet. She talked and cried for you all the time i feel like i have known you for a long time through her. God Bless You young lady Bill.

Ms.T,
How did your trip go?? I am so glad Sharron has been with you thru many of these trips. I am there too, if only in thought. I can only hope & pray something will change for you, but only you know! As a friend, I know some of what you are going thru, as does everyone here on BFAC. We all walk a different path, so our journeys hit a different cross roads. That is when we are our only source of which path to take (both mind & body). I will always be here (BFAC, e-mail or phone)if you need to rant, rave, cuss, cry & hope once in awhile, laugh! Treatments are over for awhile, so plan on your trip & the fun you are gonna have.
Love ya,
Sandy

Hey Tmay,

Lookiing forward to seeing you tomorrow, no matter how crazy the schedule is, we can make it work.

Love,
Sharron

your positivity means the world to me…The last few days have been beautiful here on Long Island, so I have started going for walks again with my daughter, and it has elevated my mood a bit…Life IS too short, you are right, and I try to tell myself that as much as I am able to. I have another chance to live right now, so I need to allow myself to enjoy it. I honestly just feel so TIRED so often, and so UGLY, as vain as that sounds, plus we are in the POOR HOUSE, so having finding those moments to enjoy are a bit harder, BUT I am going to try harder…People like you push me to do better, thank you so, so much for writing to me. I will prey for you my friend…
~Katie

Hey Girlfriend,
I just love to read your blogs about KY. You make me feel like I’m watching a “brain movie”.
You are right when you said we know each others writing & the words we make up.
I love the one “wisdomy” in my blog. But hey, look at that singer & his song about a “millionary”. He’s getting rich!! We are?? duh?? Ok, we are messing up english! At this point, who gives a c###! (hehehehe) NOT ME!
When are you going to KY? (I guess you noticed
I haven’t made it to TX, but KY is closer & if my car won’t run, I’ll thumb) AND YOU WILL MAKE IT THERE!! Back when I was in the middle of chemo
I got a chance to go home (Va) for Christmas. I was told I could not go. (hehehe) I WENT! Came home very tired, sick, got fussed at by Drs, but HELL that all was happening before I went!!
SO GO
LOVE YA,
Sandy

Thanks, Teresa! That’s a happy site. I’m looking forward to feeling no pain any more.
Hugs,
Theresa

Teresa,

It is 6:14PM and I just called and it went to voice mail so I am praying you are on the plane.

I wrote an earlier note but it said it had to be approved by admin. (why? am I too blatent?)
I could tell you were exhausted this afternoon, and I know your foot was hurting. I hated leaving you at the airport. I think this one was hard on you but I also can only imagine getting up and flying for an hour then back home. I just thought that having to arrive at 6AM was tough. Your a trooper.

Please try and rest, keep your foot up, and know your in prayers from folks all over the world.

Love, Sharron

sharronmoore@sbcglobal.net

Teresa, I think this may have been meant for you…Hi Teresa, I hope you open this on Friday after a good nights sleep. I really enjoyed spending the day with you. I hope I didn’t talk your head off. I could tell you were not feeling well and hated leaving you at the airport. I know your foot was bothering you. I pray your home now and were able to get on that 5 o’clock flight. You are one strong trooper. It just makes my day to get to spend it with someone who blesses my life every time I get to see them. My email is sharronmoore@sbcglobal.net and you can go through that if you want to do facebook. You already know I have some redneck nephews, that will just crack you up. Rest, keep your foot up, stay strong. Love, Sharron

Teresa, I think this comment was for you…Hi Teresa, I hope you open this on Friday after a good nights sleep. I really enjoyed spending the day with you. I hope I didn’t talk your head off. I could tell you were not feeling well and hated leaving you at the airport. I know your foot was bothering you. I pray your home now and were able to get on that 5 o’clock flight. You are one strong trooper. It just makes my day to get to spend it with someone who blesses my life every time I get to see them. My email is sharronmoore@sbcglobal.net and you can go through that if you want to do facebook. You already know I have some redneck nephews, that will just crack you up. Rest, keep your foot up, stay strong. Love, Sharron

Hi Tmay,
Yes you may be confusing Reiki with Rolfing.
Rolfing lifts the muscle off the bone (I think) and Reiki is a light-touch to no-touch energy work – it’s almost a hands-on healing that is used by many people of different spiritual paths and religious backgrounds. I was skeptical when I first received it (and I’m pretty much open to a lot of things), but I absolutely felt better afterwards.

Praying today finds a smile on your face!
Larissa

Teresa, Thanks for the post. I worry when I am honest, although, I sense that you and I are very similar in regards to being mommies of teenagers, and having a soul that never grew up completely. lol. I am so happy for the good news. Monday, is Ram’s work out day, so if it isn’t raining or freezing, I can drop him to train and meet you. Only because I trust the coach with all my heart. Otherwise he can stay home and I will be there whenever it is good for you. His dad will get home by 7:45 and they finish training at 8 so whichever day is good for you, remember I have been a patient there since March of 2004, I understand Anderson. I have to say I am really thrilled to meet one of the few people I have ever related so closely with through written words. Peace Sharron

Teresa,
That pepper must have given you quite a surprise. I didn’t realize that they cross pollinated when planted close. This sounds weird but I have known them to take on heat after they are picked if stored in a paper bag with habaneros.Cheap way to add spice.
Jerome

Teresa,
Thanks so much for your prayers and positive thoughts. They do work.

Hi Teresa,
I saw your comment on someone else’s blog and it’s signed tmay. That is so similar to the nickname I use for my email tmayhu since my last name is Mayhew.

Anyhoo, I’m rootin’ for ya! I start my last round (only 2) of chemo next Monday. Mine is 24/7 with a pump for 5 days.

Have a good rest and take care,
Theresa

Teresa,

Thank you so much for your comment – it was such a nice, reassuring way to wake up this morning and I really needed it.

As for my mother’s chemo… I probably wouldn’t have been as concerned except everything I’ve read about carb-taxol says you get it every 3 weeks but the doctor is starting her at every 4. I feel as though we are strictly taking a palliative approach rather than even attempting anything curative.

What do you think? Reading through your posts I can see you’re so much like me – I research everything, I question everything a doctor says because at the end of the day they aren’t God and they don’t always know how to do everything.

Thank you again for your kind words, and stay strong – NOTHING can beat you :)

Nicole

Teresa,
I just want to thank you for always leaving comments and being so understanding..even when I’m all “Debbie Downer”. I think about you all the time and really and truly pray that all your news will be good from now on.
Love, Alyssa
PS I wish I knew what sweet alyssum flowers smelled like. Mom thought I’d be the last baby and wanted to find names that sounded like my dad’s name (Allier, like the river in France). She knew of a perfume Alyssa Ashley and named me Alyssa Noemi, after both of them. Of course, when my younger brother was born, he was Allier Jr. :)

t,
i will be flying to houston jan 25 and leave the 28th with my daughter. wouldnt that be cool if we were there the same time? i always stay at rotary so look me up if you are there then.
wanted you to know also i am good on meds and the nausea and diarrhea,,,,its taking ALOT of anti diah med….Lomotil and Diphen something, i take twice what usually prescribed, plus som over the counter anti diah when it is runaway….like last night, but i brought that on myself by over eating pistachios,,its just hard to be good ALLLLLLL the time..but the results need to engraved on my brain because its not worth it. gotta eat tiny tiny amounts of anything. not really much of a sacrifice in the big scheme of things….................and yes, those poor souls in haiti, omygosh, what else can be taken frm them.?
you take care, much love and blessings to you,
annette

Girlfriend,
I am getting caught-up on all of the posts I missed while our comp was broke. I really would like to try your “QUICHE ME & FONDUE ME” nite. It sounds like my kind of evening. Also your emotions/relatives post. My family is soooooo big. 7- kids,11- g-kids & 3-g-kids. Plus friends & spouses. For years, my home was so full of family, you might not even see much of the unpleasant relative you spoke of.(hehehe) As for being like your Dad, we have that in common. Everyone in my family calls me “Little Johnny”.
I am told, I’m the female version of my Dad. He was full of Piss & vinegar. That can’t be ME?? hehehe. I also try to do all my crying late at nite, like most all of us here on BFAC. I call it “my private pity party” You have my # & I’m up
most of the nite. Just CALL…. Hang in there, 2010 has got to be a better year.
Sandy

You are so sweet to allow me to think that I could peel out in your “special” car. Just knowing that you would think that brings a smile to my face. :D. I am making the big guy a special meal today just in honor of the fact he is home. Hurray…

Take care sweet friend,
Larissa

Look at you go, not only living life but cheering on others as well. You keep fighting, and take this New Year and make it your own. :)

Be blessed,

Larissa

Hi Theresa,
Thanks for your comment and support…my dad and brother found some lights and ornaments, I put them up. It was agreed that we would all pitch in to cook some side dishes and we ordered a Cajun Fried Turkey so no bird hassle, just reheat. Things are coming together, better late than never. :)
Merry Christmas!

Hi Teresa—
Your drive sounds like so much fun and I’m glad you and Besse are getting along so well (like there was any chance you wouldn’t!). She sounds like a dream car and I’m so glad you are enjoying her. How I wish I could have gone on that drive with you—Thelma & Louise Part II! As for Besse and Ramona meeting each other some day, that would be really cool. However, Ramona is 42 years old and doesn’t venture too far from home these days—our radius is about 20 miles! :) You just never know when she’s gonna throw a shoe! But Besse (and You, of course) are welcome to come for a visit any time! I must admit, I’m a little envious in that you get to drive your car. I am stuck just being a passenger. Hubby let me drive her once in the parking lot at the fairgrounds. I realized quickly that I was too short to comfortably mash the clutch and see over the steering wheel (she has one of those BIG steering wheels, as she does not have power steering). I managed to not kill her and even got into 2nd. gear—woohoo! I have begged my husband many times to get me a big fluffy pillow to put behind me, then I could drive her. He says that would be WAY uncool. So, I remain the navigator and not the pilot. I wish you many more good driving days and great drives—you SO deserve it, girlfriend!

Love and Hugs—
Martha

I like Kentucky for Basketball. Have not been to Austin but interviewed for jobs in San Antonio before I came here.
A

Oh Tmay, and one more thing, ROLL TIDE —ROLL!!
BAMA #1 WooHoo
Anna

Teresa,
Thanks for your comment and support. I have followed your story and am very impressed with your strength. I have enjoyed your interactions with your lovely daughter and am sending you loving energy. Stay strong!
Hugs
Anna

Hey BFF,
Nov is coming up quickly… When will you be 21???
I don’t want to visit until you are old enough to drink!! hehehehe
Sandy

Hey BFF,
I’ll send you all the cold breezes you want! hahaha Give me a few weeks & I might even send you a snow ball or two. My ole bones are falling down to beg me to:
Go South Ole Lady, Go South
My man keeps on telling people we will stay for this, & that, so I have NO idea when we will be leaving this MT.?? If He is not careful, he might have to use an ice pick to get me loose from the icy ground! :>)
Take care, keep on fighting!!
Love ya,
Sandy

Hey BFF,
Just writing to let you know I have been thinking & praying for you all day long. I hope everything went well for you. All we can do is wait & pray now, but I just want you to know I’m doing both. Love & big hugs,
Sandy

Hi Teresa!
I enjoyed our short visit at mdanderson also…sure did make the wait go by much better. and you are such a lovely soul. how wonderful of God to put us together and THEN let us know we could continue to communicate through this website!! I love your sense of humor and your positive outlook. You keep trukin…i will also. I wound up having lung surgery that thursday after i saw you! am home and recovering well. i go back oct 5 for more tests,,,as we found a ‘blob’ on the liver. could be fatty tissue…wouldnt that be great.
hope you are doing well, and that you are getting out and doing what you WANT.
love,
annette

“T”
Haven’t heard from you for several days….
I know, I know, You have a life, but I was just wondering IF you have heard any news from MDA since you got back home??? “Inquiring minds want to know” Really I have just hoped, prayed, hoped some more that you are doing better. Your last post was good & maybe?? If my prayers are answered, you are doing good Have a nice weekend. Thinking about you girlfriend,
Sandy

TMay… in response to your comment…my frustrations exactly. Without these exact words, the choices were for her to leave against doctor’s orders, or go home and have a nurse manage pain without any necessary transfusions or potassium, etc., or stay in and get better on their terms. Any continued treatment for her cancer will have to be done after her discharge, we’ll have to start from square one…
I highly recommend either independent research of or ask Licensed Acupuncturist or Doctors of Traditional Chinese Medicine/Herbalist about herbs and possible side-effects, if any for anti-tumor herbs, or anything to treat side effects.
Mom had a White Blood Cell count of ZERO at one point and was said to have a blood infection and weak lungs – I combined Artragalus, Ginseng, and Echinacea extracts in water (half of the minimum recommended amount at first and then added to maximum amount). 2 days later, her WBC count was 3.4 and rising, she’s at about 12 now, her platelets are normal, she’s been coughing up the phlegm sitting in her lungs.
I recently added a very miniscule amount of Dong Quai (angelica root) to tonify her blood qi because she was having blood transfusions every other day – today, the lab results said her RBC count was stable and no need to transfuse

~~~~~Sounds like we’ve got our old Cheryl back! Welcome. I understand everything you say about the stupor from the narcotics to the almost High feeling from the steroids. I’d go for the steroids too if it makes me more alert and not so zombie like.
Cooking is a creative outlet and I’m glad your tastbuds have made you more interested in that. BTW I got hungry just reading your dinner menu for the evening!
Know that I think of you daily.
Hugs
Teresa~~~~~~~~~~

~~~~~~~~reply~~~~~~~
Teresa thank you for all your support. I think of you all the time too. You have been here for me constantly and believe me it hasn’t gone un-noticed. You have lifted me up and held my hand when I needed it. Words really don’t express my appreciation. Your my cyber sis and I love you.
Hugs, Cheryl ~~~~~~~~~~

Hey Girl,
Did you notice my book ad??? It is on every page!
How’s that for a little ole granny?? hahahaha.
I wanna hear from you when you hear something next week. OK???? I sent you an address to a cancer site on the internet. Did you get it? But I’m truly hoping you will not need it after next week.
My thoughts, hopes & prayers are with you every step of the way. Love Ya, Sandy

Hey Girlfriend,
Waiting here in Ver-giny (mt. talk) to hear that GOOD NEWS coming from Tx next week. You be careful & givem’ hell down there. I stay up really late, so I’ll be here if you need to talk, scream or just CUSS!( I like to cuss, hehe) You asked about my trip to the lake 2 weeks ago. Boy have I been going crazy since then! I did have a great time. I went swimming everyday but one. (rain) We ate, played Mx train dominos (love that game)drank wine, & watched movies. Had a family cook out, with about 20+ there (10 didn’t make it) My son, Andy planned this all & couldn’t make it. (bummer) Hope to go see him in NY,just before I visit you in TX. Still don’t know about my speaking stuff, but hoping it will turn out to be something I can do to help others with cancer. I’ll stop now before this turns into my 2nd book. hahahaha Love ya, Sandy

Teresa,

Thank you, I couldn’t imagine being anywhere else but here. It’s people like you that make me feel like family here. I only wish I could do more.

Love and hugs,

Ron

Thank you for your comments about my new book called Lincoln In Sculpture. Send me your address, and I’ll send you a free copy to give to your Dad.

Carl Volkmann

come back to church I miss you
Hugs
Mac

Teresa:

Hi from NE Texas. In answer to the question about where I get my treatment (on my journal page). My oncologist is affiliated with the Texas Oncology Center at the Longview, TX branch. They have sites in Tyler and Palestine in this part of Texas. They may have other sites as well.

Sorry we have to be here, but it is nice to have kindred spirits to share with! Good luck!

Mike1954

Teresa—
I’m sorry that this new drug can not be used in your case—I was so hopeful. However, now that you’ve explained it to me, it makes sense. But I just know that the treatment you are about to start at MDA is going to be the one to knock this out! I keep saying prayers for you and think of you every day.

Glad to hear the visit with Randy and family is going well, despite the heat. Tell him I said hi. It’s hot here too and I have just stayed in most of the time. Now’s when I wish I had a pool in my backyard! I don’t think hubby’s going to spring for that. :(

Take care and keep us posted on how things are progressing toward your next round of tx.

Hugs—
Martha

Thanks for your kind comments. At this point, I really don’t know what can be done to increase my immunoglobulins level. I’ll have to ask my doctor about that when I see him again.

Volkmann

I would LOVE to babysit a black cockapoo pup. I wish you lived closer!

Hi Teresa,

Thank you for your comments. I definitely take all comments to heart. You’re absolutely correct in having your doubts. Everything should be challenged, and not taken at face-value. I have been a researching ‘machine’ from the beginning. I am hoping that I have been diligent enough in my decision. I do know however that I was about to be switched to a different chemo brand as maintenance. Once they do this, you could never go back to the original brand (it’s just what they do). So, even after the maintenance, if my cancer returned, I would be screwed anyway. The other thing is that my platelet number was going down steadily. Two more treatments would result in internal bleeding and / or kidney failure.
The supplements I am taking are restoring my body to an alkaline level. If I skip the maintenance treatments, and wait until October for a scan, I would still be eligible to go back to my original DCF chemo brand if necessary. By that time, my platelet level will be recovered enough to withstand the pounding.
I may go for a scan in September if my insurance will allow it.
I thank you again for your concern. It means a lot to me.
Love, and God Bless!
Larry

Teresa—
I just wanted to wish you a good visit with Randy and his family. How nice that they are coming down to spend some time with you. I hope you all have a wonderful time!

I’m off to see my med onc this afternoon to discuss the PET scan. I have lots of questions, even though I’ve already been told there is nothing of concern on it. Guess I just need reassurance that none of those big words are bad! I intend to post an update after the appt.

Tell Randy I said hi and that I am so glad to have met him!

Hugs—
Martha

Teresa—
Thank you so much for your kind post regarding my good PET scan results! I also got a nice message of congrats from your dear brother—so the next time you talk to him, tell him that meant so much to me! You are in my daily thoughts and prayers and I am hopeful that your doctor at MDA will have the answers you need right now. Thank you for thinking of me as you deal with your own battle. I think we are both fighters and not about to lose! Take care and God Bless.

Hugs—
Martha

MY GOOD LUCK HAT IS ON & I’M SENDING ALL THE GOOD VIBES I CAN HOLD YOUR WAY.
LOVE YA GIRL,
:>)
GRANNY SANDY

Hey Girlfriend,
I’m puttin’ on my good wishing,happy thoughts, wonderful news, beach hat on Wed.morning, just for you & I might even wear it to bed that nite too. Of course, my man might have me committed to that funny farm we talked about several weeks ago… hahaha How long will you be in Houston?? Will you be alone or with your hubby? Can I call at nite just to check on how they are treating you or if I need to beat up some hospital people wearing paper clothes If TRUE feelings & praying really helps, then this trip should be your turning point!! Lots of big hugs, Sandy

“T”,
Monday morning made it again!! Here we are, aches, pains, problems & worries, but we are here. Just wanted to say HI!! Thinking of you…..Hugs..
Sandy

hallo mam… thx you for comment …

thx you also for ur suggentions… i know that if the ca125 raising .. then we have to think about that last option….

i’m not a good son ..sometimes i talk to her very loud, or i ever once slamming the door.. i not categorized my self as a good son for her.. and i regret it … thats not how a son suppose to treat their parent … i was wrong.. big wrong..

ok back at the topic haha…

o ya… they also wanna chemo my mom with that taxol or carboplatin…

can i asking u? have u ever tried any herb or alternative medication beside chemo? is it works?

“T”
Just thought I’d let you know our Blue Grass Fest. is working into a really big show here up on our mountain. It isn’t until Aug. 12,13,14,15th, but we are already working on where to park all the rv’er. Wish you could be here. Also at the funeral, the other day I met some distant cousins, who came in from KY. I thought about you for hrs after that. I’m still planning on coming to beer alley in Sept I enjoyed our talk. It is so nice to put a voice to our posts…. In Sept I’ll put a face to the blogs too. Take it easy, fight, pray & laugh some too. Love ya, Sandy

the singing will be the 13th at 6 pm and its in rogerville tn, between kingsport and knoxville, some local musicians are gonna be playing, gospial, blue grass and country, not sure what else…and we will have all kinds of homemade baked goods, and quilts and crafts that I have made…we would love to see ya,

Teresa, Thanks for the kind comments. I am going through a tougher than usual time this week. Tomorrow is the 3rd anniversary of losing my father from leukemia. We only had 13 days after he was diagnosed with him. I HATE CANCER. I appreciate you making me feel so welcome here. I received so much support from here when Barbara came to live with us. I just hope I am able to give back a little of what was given to me. You are too kind and such a loving wonderful person. Bless you for being you. You have touched so many lives. I know you get down at times but always know we are all in your corner. Thank you again for making me smile.

Dear Teresa,
I am glad you liked the list…Humor does help. It is hard as I do not think cancer is very funny…but like you I do not get why the dr’s and nurses tend to ..wait until we come into the office in a heap and then say Oh yeah..(like you described!) I mean what the %&*# is with that?? Is it just not common sense to prepare people? Anyway we can prepare each other. Dear Teresea I am praying for you and continue to look for all options. My very best!! Lori

Hey Girl,
Just posted a coment to you…. ??? I put it on somebody elses coments! I’m really losing it..This silly comp is driving me crazy I have worried soooo much about you & I’ve prayed for you so much. I hated when I couldn’t get thru to you. I really mean it when I say, CALL ME IF YOU EVER NEED TO TALK!! I am also looking forward to our trip to “down under” beer alley!!
Take care, Sandy

sounds like you might know right where I am at.. and seems like we all gotta hang in there, I have spent all day at the relay for life, didn’t get to walk but I was there and had a nice golf cart ride….lol was unbelieveable how many was here in Rogersville that I did not know about.. lets keep praying and do all we can

Tmay,
The reason I sent that link was because it sounded terrible as I started reading…her numbers kept going way up, they seemed incredibly high…and then a miracle she is still with us!!

I immediately thought of you, and thought well, there is ALWAYS HOPE!!.

The reason I am going to have the CA125 is because I have some symptoms that I have been complaining about for over a year. The gas is embarassing, is it from my original problem or another? I have this weight gain, bloating that there are no answers for, I don’t eat much and still I gain weight. When I went for my physical last year I complained about it, but they told me to step up the exercise. Another is the incredible fatigue. I cannot seem to kick that…Do any of these sound familiar. The last reason is because of where my cancer was and how easily it jumps the wall.

Hope you had a great Mothers Day!!

Thanks,
Kim

Teresa,
I love the HaHa Hilton! Oh, my hair came back in both times curly & whiter each time. Most of the curls left after a few months. Sorry the snow white stayed, but hell, I’m 70. And ALL depression drugs work in reverse in me… I’m weird! I know! As for the book, I’ll get you a copy when they get it printed RIGHT! The print was way tooooo small, so the page #’s ended up in the middle of the page..haha go figer, it’s my book…hahaha So, I cried, then laughed.
My comp. is acting crazy & it might be quitting??
So, if you don’t hear from me for awhile, that’s why. My e-mail is
barefoot39@att.net
& my phone # is 540-904-9638
If you start crying & can’t stop… call me. I can’t stop you from crying, but I sure as hell can cry WITH YA !
Hang in there, Sandy

Teresa,
I was reading your post to Sandy (Granny10) where you said your hair came back in curly. Mine came back in curly but I am sad to say it didn’t STAY curly.
Take care. My love, thoughts and prayers are with you.
Hugs,
Joyce In NC

Teresa—
Thanks so much for your kind words, positive thoughts and prayers. It means more than I can say! I always look forward to your posts, as you add so much to this group. I continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers for those tumor markers to go down! May God Bless.

Martha

Teresa,
You sound sooo good I know you don’t really feel that way, but the words make you sound good…. I hope in several days you & your new puppy will be out & running. hahaha (well walking) Let me know how you are doing. As for my book it is already in print!! I went thru – www.Lulu.com – It is called “Laugh When I Cry” #6836776 … I can’t believe I am a published author! There are gonna be a few type-o’s, but I will have to correct them when I get my first copy. You can go to lulu & look at the cover & first 5 pages. hahaha you will see my “NAME” hahaha can you tell I’m excited? MY book IS exciting, but the fact that you got thru your treatments on Mon & still feel good enough to play with your puppy, is “G R E A T” (as tony the tiger says) Hang in there girl friend
Love ya, Sandy

Teresa,
Monday has come & gone…. Please tell us that nasty cancer has come & gone too. I know you don’t know anything this early, but I pray that the new treatments are working. Rest & heal for now. We are all pulling & praying for you. Sending a giant basket of HUGS just for you. Love ya,
Sandy

Hi Teresa,

Thank you for your kind words of support and encouragement. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Larry

TERESA,
Just thought I’d let you know my book was published yesterday. I’M AN AUTHOR!! I can’t believe it.
Maybe my life is turning around. NOW, it’s your turn
You go in Monday & KICK butt.
I hate cancer If I was there I’d help you! You take care….. Hugs for healing, Love ya, Sandy

Teresa—
Thank you so much for your kind words. It really did help me to express those feelings and what better place to do it than here? I hope you are doing well with your current treatment—you continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. Randy said that Izzy is doing great and has brought you much joy. I have 2 cats and they certainly can be a source of comfort and joy—pets are the greatest!

Again, it was so nice to meet Randy. How I wish everyone here on the blog could have been there. I know many were there in spirit. I can only imagine how great it would have been if everyone could have joined us. But thank God we have Mac here for us anytime we need to hear his words of hope and inspiration. He was just like I thought he’d be—I was NOT disappointed. His wife, Janet, is as terrific as he is.

Take care and keep posting—I always love to read your posts.

Martha

Teresa,
I know you have so much on your plate, that I feel it must be a platter by now! But I have been worried sick about U. I know you went yesterday for that CT scan, but no news. I have prayed, then cried, then prayed some more. Now I’m starting to scream & cuss at drs. for not getting you better! Hey girl remember, I adopted you as my 5 th daughter.(or 6th or7th)
Worried in Va. Sandy

Teresa,
I love your idea about the tiaras. I think next time I go for a mammo, I’ll stop at the $$ store
& get a bunch of tiaras & hand them out to all of the gals in butt-less gowns!! How’s that for a fun party!!
Thanks for the idea, Sandy

Teresa,
I answered you comment with a comment on my last blog. Yes, I would love to have another daughter But as I said, if you talk to all my kids, you might change your mind. hahaha

No one better than myself, knows life is not always fair, but looking thru my eyes, I try to turn it around & laugh as much as I can. I told you about my book—LAUGHING WHEN I CRY —pretty much says it all.
Hugs to you, Sandy