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hi bogey Iwill try |
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boo
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well done bogey |
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I hate it when the others do it
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thanks boop |
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me to, they are always lurking.
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Hi joystick |
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I am dying to have a ride on my bike sometime the poor thing is going rusty. Are you enjoying the real estate at the moment I can't get over the way houses are selling out country, still. We were so busy laying our pavers over 440 of them yesterday and I jst went out and my p.i.t.a .husband has the barbacue sitting wham right in the middle of them well I have news for him. I have lovely garden seats and pots to go there and that spoils the look of it. Men, couldn't you at times. Enough moaning we are getting some rain today too , we have been so lucky. Take care
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Hi maewest |
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you are a hard worker but having three days off in a row is better. Just had a ring from my precious wee grandaughter asking me to go to her ballet recital in December she is only four. Delightful, her other gran teachers her. Poor zinnie has two left feet at the moment but she loves it.Everybody is having a hard time on here at the moment it is heartbreaking. Takecare and have a good sleep.
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Hi Boop, nice to see you. I cant do anything in |
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the Real Estate Industry yet. First you have to get a job with a Real Estate Company and then they apply for your licence to practice as a salesperson. I think that takes 2 weeks. I just go out with my friend for fun at the moment. Have to go for another interview with the same company this week. Haven't heard what day yet, but could be tomorrow, hopefully. Another licencesee within the firm wants to see me as well, and I heard they were pleased with me so its all starting to look better. Then I can find Paula and Chris a farm. Sun is out here now too, but it has been a much colder day today, and we had quite a lot of rain this morning too. The bike ride was very chilly indeed!!
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Hi Boop |
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No I dont get my wee man his own gel (gosh, he's such a mischief that he'd probably use the whole lot in a day). I actually use mousse in his hair cause he has very fine hair and gel is too heavy. My daugter also uses mousse because her hair is very curly in the front and straight in the back (?). Without mousse it's just a frizzy mess around her face ;-) meridian1 (300 ) 4:40 pm, 7 Aug
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Bogeyi |
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I too am so glad you got it. I hate it when others steal a hundy or a thousy too - thought it was just me being my old septic self lol. So glad Ryan had a little to eat. Yea now I understand how it is for you with your brief visits to the hospital with your other darlings it does suck!!! Poor you - cloning mightnt be so bad after all??? Give our love to Ryan and save some for you too xoxo
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Hi Meridian and Boop |
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Just popped in to say hi - now I have to go cook tea. have a good night. xoxo
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Hi Paula |
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How are you sweetheart? Poor wee Joshi. I bet he gets really frustrated. It sux that Joshi has this illness - for Cassie too, but on the upside, they have an awesome mummy! I hope Joshi is enjoying his new Xbox. Our kids have Playstation 2, and if he could Lennon would spend every waking moment playing Crash, or Scooby Doo or Madagascar ...... Phoebe loves The Sims, Singstar, Buzz and they both enjoy Eyetoy. meridian1 (300 ) 4:49 pm, 7 Aug
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Thanks to you and Paula for thinking of me with my cough, but really it's nothing. I slept all afternoon, so hopefully that will fix me. I generally don't get alot of bugs and lurgies. There are far more worthy recipients of you concern on here. Our daughters do sound alike. Phoebe has always been the nurturing type. She used to get so frustrated when her brother was born (she was 5) that she couldn't do more for him. They do fight, but when they share those tender moments, it's just beautiful (and luckily they happen often). meridian1 (300 ) 4:55 pm, 7 Aug
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I'm glad you are feeling a little better now, but please don't apologise for being upset. It sounds like Lydia is very intuitive! She is such a sweetie isn't she, and she also sounds alot like Phoebe. Even now she comes up to me and says 'your pretty mummy' and 'your the best mummy', all those little compliments I love to hear. Lennon has already started to be embarrassed about giving me a kiss when his friends are around, but Phoebe loves it, and doesn't care who is around. meridian1 (300 ) 5:01 pm, 7 Aug
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Hi again bogeyi |
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glad you got the hundy - number 2000 - Yay. Happy birthday to Randall tomorrow (and to Brent). Crossing my fingers that Ryan has a good night, and that you get a decent sleep. Good to hear that he has eaten, albeit a small amount. I guess small is probably better after such a long time of nil by mouth. Love and hugs to you both, and to Birthday boy Randal, huggly snuggly Tyler, and goofball Kirsty. I love goofiness ;-) meridian1 (300 ) 5:08 pm, 7 Aug
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Hi Meridian |
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Im good thanks. Although my friend said I looked like cr@p I guess a true friend is honest. I still have a cough and snuffle but feel so so so much better thanks you darling!!!!! I hope the sleep helped to make you feel a lot better. Have a lovely night! Oh and yes Josh loves his new xbox he can now play 3 of his games (thanks to Janet) which is better than none. Love to you all at your place xo
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I bet the ride was a cold one. Did you have an icicle on the end of your nose when you got home. LOL. Hope you have a lovely WARM night, Im off to dish up the sweet n sour chicken and rice. Josh has hidden in his room, cant stand the smell of cooking. Do ya think he going to eat any of it???????????? Im guessing that a big NO! Bugga! Love to you, Kevin and Lauren xo
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sonia, your email wouldn.t work |
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Hi sonia, sorry your email was rejected, just wanted to let you know coffee group at my house wed. Leona any time after school drop off
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I am off for tea too |
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rest easy paula and bogey and I pray those wee boys will as well. Hugs
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Cheers Leona ;o) |
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Wonder why my email didn't work? Getting others... will send you one now ;o) soniat-d (153 ) 5:33 pm, 7 Aug
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Hi all :o) |
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Nice afternoon :o) But my surgeon never called me back! About to call her on her mobile! It's a chilly night, will be back later :o) soniat-d (153 ) 5:35 pm, 7 Aug
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Well jostik our weather |
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certainly hasn't improved, it is still raining, raining, raining. My husband went for his usual evening river walk (in the wet - he must be mad!!) but said a lot of river paths are under water, as the Waikato River is in flood. Please don't tell us in the morning that you are having sunshine again!!
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Just popped in for a minute |
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Chris is out tonight to a school Quiz nite. Im just off to read to the kidlets. Hope you got hold of the specialist Sonia - not fair to keep you waiting all day :0/ xoxo
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ditto Paula popping in briefly |
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just sitting down for 5mins, Ryan has been real grooty this afternoon, his head has spent alot of the time in a sick bowl.....he has just been sick again out both ends and has a lovely long shower, looks better but wont last.....will hopefully post some pics tonight on photobucket
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Hi there ladies :o) |
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Awwww Bogeyi, sorry to hear Ryans having a rough time - again! :o/ What I would do to take all that away from him. He's such a delighful child, doesn't deserve all this at all. How long is this expected to go on for? Do they have an estimate? soniat-d (153 ) 7:49 pm, 7 Aug
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Just tucked |
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both the wee fraggles in. But alas they are both calling out already. Bogeyi poor Ryan. Poor you. So hard to watch, you must be wrung out. He must be exhausted. Truley SUX :( Love and hugs to you.
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thanks sonia and paula |
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his tummy is sore and he has asked for morphine, so hes having a rest now......cracks me up when nurses come in and a little person asks for morphine sounds so funny
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Hi Paula |
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It got too late by time I could make the call so I texted her instead. My text went "Hi Shaz Looks like my lumps R growing again?! Vernon gave me form for a CT, having that Fri morning. Do I need 2 do a CA153 also? Going to Fiji this sunday..." (had to continue in second text LOL)"...for 10 days, back on 23rd. Want 2 get any tests done this week so you can all discuss next plan of action b4 I return. Thanks Sonia td". Sent that at 6pm. Just got reply 5 mins ago "Hi Sonia No don't worry re Ca15-3 at present. Just do a CT - Most of all have a fab time in Fiji" I sure hope she calls tomorrow to discuss a bit further?! Oh well, no worries, am much calmer and resigned again now. It seems that I just need to have one emotional explosion after each bout of bad news, then seem to coast along... seems to be my thing ;o) Thanks all for your suport xoxoxoxox soniat-d (153 ) 7:57 pm, 7 Aug
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Actually Paula, it wasn't so bad out biking....... |
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I went round to the other house to see what Kevin was up to, and arrived just in time to help him lift the new stove and dishwasher from the garage into the house. He had spent the day fitting the new kitchen in, and it looks great. Have to get a sink insert next time we go to town, so he can fit that, before attaching the bench top. All starting to look good. Came on to rain while I was there so I out the bike on the truck and accepted a lift home.
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Oooh I love new kitchens Joystik :o) |
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Brent said I can get a new kitchen if the other house sells :o) Can't wait! soniat-d (153 ) 8:02 pm, 7 Aug
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Well Sonia, she didnt seem too bothered really did |
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she?? Maybe she will phone in the morning to discuss things in more detail and give you the oppportunity to do the same. Glad you are feeling better tonight. Gearing up for the birthday tomorrow I guess to and being very positive about things. I've sent you lots of warm caring thoughts and hugs, so I hope you are feeling better.
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No Brent, not IF the other house sells, but WHEN |
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the other house sells. Think positive Brent, it will sell. Yes I love new kitchens too. We were only ever going to do this place up to on sell it, but as I see it getting closed to completed, I start to think, perhaps we should move there, so I can have the new house. But we probably wont, because we would ultimately like a place closer to the native bush somewhere, and that one isnt any closer than his is. Its on a 1/2 acre section or 2023 sq M.
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Don't worry Joystik |
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We KNOW it'll sell! Its a gem ;o) We're doing a bit to it first though. Got it chemwashed today, then getting HRV installed, the painters in, new shower and stove, and redoing back deck. Then it'll go on the market ;o) So when was more referring to time-wise ;o) soniat-d (153 ) 8:16 pm, 7 Aug
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I agree Joystik |
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My surgeon doesn't seem too concerned eh?! Hope she's right ;o) soniat-d (153 ) 8:18 pm, 7 Aug
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Sorry Bogeyi..........I dont want to hear that.... |
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poor Ryan is having a hard time. Thats just not fair. Hope he is feeling better after his nice long shower. And hopefully he will enjoy some restful sleep tonight, and feel better tomorrow. Can they give him better drugs to stop the vomitting altogether?? They tried all the useless ones on me first, and then when none of them worked, gave me that Zofran,that works really good for me, but they are pretty stingy with it only allow 6 per script!! Thinking of you Bogeyi and sending you both (((((HUGS)))))
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OOOH I love Kitchens too |
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Am thinking if we dont buy a place with a house on it an dhave to build - Bring it on!!! Sonia - Alright for her isnt it!!! Sorry, but my gyney specialist would do the same thing to me and all I wanted was peace of mind. Totally different case I know to what you are going through. Ok, as long as you are comfortable with how its all going and can get on that plane on Sunday and feel the thrill of take off. It will be a wonderful holiday - I just got excited for you ;o) Joystik - man its frigid here tonight - the weather that is. Fire is roaring but this computer is in the cold end of the house so better not stay on too long. Real Estate Agent has a property to show us in Waimumu which would be cool, just a couple of hundy g's out of our price range lol. Think we shouldnt waste his time. There is one farm at pukerau with a house on it - will have to suss the kitchen though lol
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Yes you should look anyway.....most things are |
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negotiable in the Real Estate Industry Paula, and you might get them down to meet more what you want to pay. I think I am on to a place with about 98acres and a house, but not just yet!! But its more over this way. Our weather is better here though, and I would have no idea of price either. I think its frosty out side, so it will be a ripper, with that rain to freeze as well that fell earlier today. Stay warm.....
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I don't know if I'm comfortable with it LOL |
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Paula, but this is like round 3, all feels a bit familiar, and hey I got through the last 2 ;o) Ok my outlook looks a tad grimmer each time, but oh well... I'm clinging to the hope that Vit C and bracytherapy will do the trick. Am I dreaming?! soniat-d (153 ) 8:27 pm, 7 Aug
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hi everyone |
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It has taken me ages to catch up on all the news. I think of you all often and send good vibes your way. Have a great holiday Sonia, I hope things go well on friday. Fingers etc crossed. Christine
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Where are you going in Fiji? scottygirl_1 (19 ) 8:36 pm, 7 Aug
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I can only imagine how it feels for you. You are doing all you can and deserve this peace of mind. Friday now, wait and see. I just wish that these people in the medical profession could just once jump over and see it from your/our side. Step into the shoes of one riding this wave and see what they would like done if it was happening to them and then accommodate. Oh well maybe now I'm dreaming lol. MMM Fiji. Cocktails, (non alcoholic of course ;o) or not) fruit, now I sound like your mum lol. It will be awesome.
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I have posted some new pics |
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on ryans photobucket site of todays miserable day.
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MMMM - sounds interesting??? Like to know more about that one when and if. Yes I spose we should go and have a look at Waimumu except its already out of our range and hasnt a house on so kinda dreaming again me thinks. Oh just bought a ride on lawn mower - can you imagine me hooning on one of them. Its a special deal dont pay till 2007 so havent got it till all the paper work goes through. Think it will be a hoot. Will save me a bit of time I guess. Hope the new place has a big lawn or that could be a joke! Our bossess had it in our contract that we had to have one thats the only reason we got one now. Oh well, time will tell.
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always look at things positively no matter how much it seems to be something else. I must say the attitude of the specialist seems a bit complacent to me, but maybe its just her way of putting your mind at ease for the night. (((((((HUGS)))))))
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Im off to check them out. Better grab the tissues too I think xo
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Hi Scottygirl |
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Going to a hotel in Denerau (near old ond new Sheratons) called the Sofitel - quite new, and supposed to be devine :o) Yeah Paula, what the hell, think a few cocktails will be consumed ;o) soniat-d (153 ) 8:45 pm, 7 Aug
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She's actually always like that Joystik LOL |
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Come to think of it... she's a glass-half-full gal. Need that at times like this LOL But I prefer the long detailed positivity, like I get in meetings with her, not the flippant texts LOL soniat-d (153 ) 8:47 pm, 7 Aug
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Awwwww poor Ryan |
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Looks just awful, poor kid. (((((hugs))))) for a strong battler xoxoxox soniat-d (153 ) 8:50 pm, 7 Aug
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Cool Sonia! |
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I saw that hotel being built last year and it looks great - very luxurious so enjoy it as much as you can in the circumstances. My best friend was just diagnosed with breast cancer today and has surgery on Friday. Not sure how bad yet. scottygirl_1 (19 ) 8:52 pm, 7 Aug
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hope you get some good weather tommorrow up in the north you sound like you are growing webb feet up there?!! its cold down here in the south tonite so maybe a frost again?
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just tears at my heart strings seeing him like that so can only imagine what it does to yours. Poor kid!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He really is a trouper though! Tell him I still think he is a dude even with a sickie container stuck to his face. He is a star!!! Love and huge Hugs to you both.
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Do you know? (Lumpectomy / mastectomy / reconstruction?) Please give her my best wishes. My new bit of advice to women facing this for first time now is, forget vanity, makes sure a good generous margin is taken around the lump. Forget the cosmetic issues, worry about that once you've got the all clear ;o) My original surgeon thought he was being nice by leaving me some breast tissue, so the natural shape of under my breast remained (to make later reconstruction more even). We all kinda wonder now whether a complete, non-pretty mastectomy may have got all the buggers that were in my case left behind in that area... oh well too late now for me, just like to make others aware of that. My best wishes to her for Friday (remember I'm the rare exception, most women beat the monster first time ;o) soniat-d (153 ) 9:02 pm, 7 Aug
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can't stop thinking about the two boys and there battle. what brave couregous little dudes they are, bogeyi hope your hanging in there too. big hugs to you both and we are all hoping and praying for a better day for you guys tommorrow,
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So whats the plan for Randall's birthday |
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tomorrow Janine? Present opening in the hospital? Just wondering. Kinda sucks for him I'm sure having his adorable son so ill on the day. Hope you guys manage to make it a good one xoxoxoxo soniat-d (153 ) 9:09 pm, 7 Aug
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surgery as I'm a bit chicken to phone her - just texted her. She had her biopsy on Thursday, travelled to my 50th birthday party on Friday (Wgtn to Auckland) and didn't want to tell me about it until after but I knew there was something wrong. I am presuming by her lack of contact that the news from the biopsy is bad as she is a nurse who works in the plastic surgery/reconstructive area. I agree about taking it all - if it was me I'd seriously not care as long as they got it all. I'll let you know when I find out more. scottygirl_1 (19 ) 9:09 pm, 7 Aug
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Just tell her your thinking of her and want to help in any way you can. Honestly at this stage, she'll be feeling overwhelmed, emotional, worried etc etc. Doesn't mean results are that bad, any cancer is bad! With each day, things get better, there'll be ups and downs... you're welcome to read my experiences of those early weeks, may help you understand what's ahead of her. Halfway down this page http://www.sonia.tyler-davies.co.nz/0509Sept/Sept2005.htm - god look how skinny I was then - damn chemo... ;o) soniat-d (153 ) 9:13 pm, 7 Aug
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ive been sitting here reading all these threads,amazing,there is so many nice supportive people out there, it makes me feel so emotional,and so many of us out there that suffer on a daily basis, trying so hard to stay positive and yes cancer does suck.:( im 49 soon i hope to see my 50th,take care stay strong
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Hang in there Sonia!! |
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Gawd damn specialists really p**s me off. I really feel for you right now.
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Thanks for your supportive words. I would be lost now without all my friends in this thread. They are all amazing people alright. Take care
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Thanks Janetmk1 |
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I know, if they could walk a mile in our shoes... soniat-d (153 ) 9:23 pm, 7 Aug
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Ok my friends |
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Thanks for being there as always. I am off to bed to read - sweetest of dreams to you all and stay strong! Nanite xoxo
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nite Paula |
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Hope you have a good sleep :)
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Tell me about it Paula |
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Yes thanks Reece, the people on here are my rocks. Thats why I started the new thread immediately I realised the old one was gone?! Can't be without all you guys, how long will this last? Maybe time to start copying again... soniat-d (153 ) 9:25 pm, 7 Aug
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Its goodnight from me too |
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Its a busy week and I've gotta start packing whenever I have the free time! But will pop in whenever possible. Thanks all for your support today - I'd not have recovered so quickly without you! xoxcoxcoxoxoxoxoxxo soniat-d (153 ) 9:27 pm, 7 Aug
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night Sonia |
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Have a good sleep :))
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Is ryans site on caring bridge? I did have it a while back but can't find it now :(
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I forgot to get some wrapping paper |
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so the nurses and I have been cracling up cause I am going to use a hopital sheet/towel bed liner something from here...hahahaha I have a yummy chocolate cake being delivered from the chocolate cake company.
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Thanks Sonia.. |
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I will phone her tomorrow and yes, I have read right through your wonderful life story. How beautiful your wedding day was.. and your renovations. Then life throws you this curve ball - I just don't understand it. scottygirl_1 (19 ) 9:43 pm, 7 Aug
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I am sure he will understand,will he come to the hospital for his cake with you guys? Ryan has probably heard it heaps before but I gotta say it, he has beautiful eyes. what gorgeous kids you have!! I hope tomorrow is a lot better for you both, its so horrible watching your child vomit and vomit when there is nothing in there stomach,Jordan is due to go through weeks of it soon so I can really feel for you guys.
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yep hes oming in the morning dosent know i have ordered a cake. well im off for an early night i can see its going to be a long night..
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Good night Paula and Sonia....hope you have a good |
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sleep and sweet dreams both of you.I have my interview at 1.30pm tomorrow, so I will let you know what happens. I got the notification from the REINZ today that I had passed and also from the Open Polytech too. Thinking of you all constantly - my friends .......
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Nite nite to you too Bogeyi, and I hope its not to |
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long a night for you. Ryan is beautiful in his pics, and still looks great for what he has been through and is going through. Give him a wee hug from me and tell him he's doin great. You are too Bogeyi, but get some sleep wont you. Love to you both, and have a lovely day tomorrow with Randal for his birthday. Will be thinking of you.....
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Hi Sonia |
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Have just updated myself on your website. It's a nasty and horrid journey and your mind is playing such awful tricks on you. Stay strong and boot those negative thoughts far away from your mind!I'll keep you in prayer tonight - Stay strong ((hugs)) Winnie. winnie15 (119 ) 10:03 pm, 7 Aug
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best wishes to her for a successful outcome on friday. Its not always all bad, just bad enough! Good to stay as positive as is possible. Thanks for posting too. I'm off to bed now so I will wish you all a very good night, sweet dreams, and warm ((((HUGS)))), thats for you scottygirl, kiwikaz,Landylass, Meridian, Boop, Dize, Maewest, reece47 and Janet and Farmerlloyd. ....See you all again tomorrow.... joystik (285 ) 10:05 pm, 7 Aug
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OMG! Friends :o/!!! |
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Have organised a big dinner for all our friends this Friday, and 11 confirmed they'd come. Cool :o) So tonight one emails me complaining about what one of them said to her 2 years ago (which I knew about but assumed they'd moved on), and if he's attending (as he is) she won't come?! To me she says this?! Today!? I emailed her back just now, and told her to build a bridge and get over it LOL She got me on a bad day! ;o) How rediculous, I hope she still comes... we were just going to put them at opposite ends of the table for crying out loud!Hmph... soniat-d (153 ) 11:07 pm, 7 Aug
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Is NO MORE FEELING THE LUMPS!!! Nope, what's the point, the CT's coming, feeling them and noticing anything won't change what happens so... ;o) Good thinking eh?! Night all xoxoxoxo (((((hugs))))) to all my new levelheaded friends on here ;o) xoxoxoxoxo soniat-d (153 ) 11:14 pm, 7 Aug
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRENT AND RANDAL HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU. Hope you both have a fantastic day. Hi Sonia and Bogeyi - wishing you the nicest day possible with your guys too. Love and hugs to you all xoxoxoxoox
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Happy birthday to Randal and Brent. Have a great day Sonia and Bogeyi - Hi Paula! Lenny is off school today, I'm much better but he's got the cough now (bummer). Gotta go take Phoebe to school. Love to you all!!! meridian1 (300 ) 8:05 am, 8 Aug
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Good luck for Friday Sonia and I'm glad you've made a new resolution about feeling the lumps. The mind can play awful tricks on us all. I certainlt have moments of paranoia especially when I am tired or stressed. As for those fueding friends, tell them to "get over it" and act their ages. There are far more important things in life. If adults can't sit at a table (opposite ends be it)they are not worth the trouble!!! Have a great trip to the tropics and get overdoses of R+R for you and Brent. Sounds like he needs some down time too!
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Morning Everyone :)) |
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Hope the birthday boys have a great day!! Its wet, windy and cold here today so I am staying close to the fire and getting the paperwork done. The boys have gone off to school moaning that its too cold to go to school, LOL, and Danny won't get outta bed :/. I will give him another 30 mins then try again. Even the cats are behaving strangely jumping around like kittens, only they are too big for that now so they look kinda funny.
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to sonia and bogeyi, hope you have a good day today with your husbands, wishing them both a happy birthday. bogeyi, glad you having a laugh bout your pressie last nite good to get a laugh. hope ryan didnt have to bad a nite and you both got some sleep.
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i had a look at his caring bridge site and everyone is right he does have beautiful eyes. :) i got two girls home today with the bugs so better go and pay them some attention, hubby is good today too. had a good night sleep :) whoever said sleep was overrated was lying!!
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Morning everyone......and a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY |
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to Brent and Randal today. Hope you day is a happy one for both of you and your families. Hows young Ryan feeling today? Hope he had a better night last night and is feeling better today for Dads birthday. Hi Bogeyi, you're pretty organised aren't you, even down to the birthday cake. Hi Sonia, your birthday tea sounds like fun. Hope the guests can bahave themselves! Shame when people do stuff like that and involve YOU!! Wishing you all a great day anyway, and the kids too.....
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I'me very disappointed in them - Lydias friends get over fights better than these "grownups"?! I'm just a bit gutted cos Lissa WAS my best friend before the big C hit, she's one of the ones that just fell off the radar. I can't be bothered with it all, whoever will turn up will ;o) Another pals just called saying he's bringing his new girlfriend so that'll be fun :o) soniat-d (153 ) 9:08 am, 8 Aug
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Morning Paula and Josh. Hope you guys are |
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well and happy today too. Bit murky looking out here this morning but at least the sun is struggling through the clouds, and makes one feel better! Is it much the same out your way too? Stay by the fire and keep warm. We're of to town for the Interview at 1.30pm. Hi Kiwikaz, I agree, nothing beats a good sleep. Glad your man is feeling better today. Hope the weather clears and warms up a lot!! Talk again soon.....
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I hope you are feeling a bit better today. You are prbably going to think I am nuts for suggesting it but here goes anyway... when I was feeling really bad I went to see an excellent hypnotherapist, when I left there I felt so good about myself and the problem was kinda shuffled aside like a bill you have to pay at some point. I still knew the seriousness etc, reality was still there but the inner peace and serenity was the best feeling I have had in my life, it lasted for a few weeks. Its something I would totally recommend.
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Good morning all |
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A big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the birthday boys. Sonia and Bogey, have a lovely day with your families. I love chocolate cake Bogey...save me a piece please!! Enjoy. How is Ryan this morning? Poor wee bloke. I felt so sad when I read what he had been through yesterday. Yes he does have beautiful eyes. They say the eyes are the window to the soul. I think it is true. You can tell how people are feeling just by looking into their eyes. I hope it is not too long before the XBoz is in use again. Thar will be a sure indication that he is feeling better. Big ((((HUGS))))to you all XXXX
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you had a bad day yesterday. Good girl for making a resolution not to feel those lumps!!! Hope you are feeling heaps better today. Love your girls. Even the littlies pick up your vibes. Dear wee soul (I think you said Lydia) for trying to lift your spirits. Enjoy your day with your family and especial the birthday boy. Special ((((HUGS)))) to you all XXXX
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for it yesterday. I woke up feeling sad..not for me but for my boys who have been through so much. I woke up reliving that dreadful day nearly 4 years ago now. Dragged myself around all day and was really glad to get home from work last night. Feel much better today though after a good sleep.Onward and upwards!!!
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All the best for your interview today joystik |
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You will be fine, you have so much going for you. A tiny little ray of sunshine is peeping through here, let's hope it lasts. Have a good day everybody on this thread.
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Joystik good luck for today |
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Hope your interview goes well. It sounds to me like you already have one foot in the door! You were very brave going out for a bike ride in the cold yesterday. It's freezing here today. Poor wee lambs in the paddocks. I have lit the fire and don't plan on moving very far. Kwikaz I am so pleased your hubby had a decent sleep and feels good today. It is amazing what a good sleep can do for you. Have a happy day. Janet have you managed to get Danny out of bed yet? It is so hard to get them motivated to do anything when they are in that frame of mind. Sounds like you are in for a few hard weeks with your boys. Don't forget to have a vent on here!! Interesting suggestion about the hypnotist. Wouldn't mind having a go at that myself! Love and (((HUGS))) to you all.
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Good morning Dize |
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Lucky you having a ray of sunshine (only 1??). No chance of that happening here today I wouldn't think. I have been watching a huge hare who lives in the paddock over the fence. He is huddled up in the middle of the paddock and looks like a bit of hay. Wonder why they don't seek shelter under a hedge?? You have a lovely day too. XX
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a visit from the C. And it is so hard to know what to do when you're "so to speak" on the outside of the bubble. You have to understand everyone reacts differently. One of my relatives pushed us all away. Then as we later found out. They complained to everyone else how their family deserted them. A friend of mine, who only ocassionally called us then demanded all our attention.
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to everyone else. Yoo hoo...where are you all? Scottygirl, so sorry to read about your friend. We on here are all living proof that there is life after surgery and treatments. I hope you have given her a call. Some of my friends have never contacted me, I'm sure it's because they just didn't know what to say!! Just stay close to her and be her listening post. She will appreciate and love you for it.
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all the time. We are all different and it's best to be friends rather than at each other throats. I even forgave me relative, they do realise now what they did and we think it was just their way of getting attention from others just that little bit removed from the family.
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Hundy for a the C suffers |
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Sonia the hundy is |
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for you XXX
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Haha Zhapod |
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you were too quick for me. We will be up to that 5000 again soon.
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in the end all we all want is acceptance. The sad thing is that when things like this happen it can cause sooo much stress. My motto in life now is to tell it how it is then put it to rest. Good on you Sonia for standing up to you friends. I'm sure they won't stop being your friends.
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Paula good morning |
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to you. Hope all is well in your world today. Hope those calves don't decide to arrive in this weather. Poor wee things. I'm sure that Joystik will find the perfect place for you. She is one determined lady. I hope Josh's aches and pains are not so bad today. Stay warm and have a lovely day (((HUGS))). Boop, good morning to you too. Have you got all those roses sorted? And is that bbq still sitting the middle of your pavers? I did have a laugh about that. Typical male!! They do some strange tings sometimes. You stay warm too...I suppose you are napping in that chair!!! Might do a bit of that myself later! Have a lovely day XXXX
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Sorry you had a bad day yesterday . :(( I think most of us get them for various reasons but you have been through such a nightmare.. I had a friend who did the same as your husband and I see his kids quite often and feel so sad for them.They unfortunately don't have a supportive mother, so their lives are a total mess.I am sure your kids are doing well as your obviously a great mum :)) I hope today brings more cheerful things your way :)) janetmk1 (39 ) 10:11 am, 8 Aug
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With all the threadies and those watchers out there I'm sure you'll double that in no time.... Cancer may Suck but this thread keeps you all inspired and connected.
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Thanks Janet. Yip I'm |
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a box of birds today. I was really tired, so that didn't help. It's just hard pushing all those things out of your head sometimes!! My boys (men! 25 & 21) are really good and have just got on with it. Brett, the older one,is having a baby in January with his girlfriend. He has probably struggled the most but has very supportive workmates as well who helped him through. Kieran graduated this year (Bachelor of Commerce). He is still at Uni this year and has a job lined up at Ernst & Young starting in Feb. I am just so proud of them both. Bugga the tears are welling up again!
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Awww maewest |
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Your gonna be a granny :)))))) I bet you will spoil your grankids to bits. Sounds like your sons have done really well, you must be so proud of them. janetmk1 (39 ) 10:35 am, 8 Aug
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Yip a granny!!Getting the wool today to start knitting a shawl...that really will make me feel like one!!! Just made myself a big bowl of porridge...soul food! Really must go and have a shower and get dressed. Being really lazy today!
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a pic of them taken on graduation day in April...my 'babies!http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/6/25381806_full.jpg
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poor Ryan had a shit night, about 10pm i buzzed the buzzer twice as Ryan was in pain that I have never seen him in before.....it was horrible, they gave him some morphine I have never heard him yell like that.About midnight we finally got to bed and he was up every hour to two hours going to the toilet his poor wee bum.The mucuositis is getting worse his throat is sore to swallow now so will see what they are gong to do. Gawd i am so tired today...
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Thank you for the birthday wishes for Randal |
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that's awful. Hell it's not fair. The poor wee guy. You must just feel so helpless with all that going on. I think this question was asked earlier...do they know how long he is going to be feeling like this? He will be drained..and so will you. My thoughts and love are with you both. ((((HUGS)))) XXX
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Oh Bogey |
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Poor Ryan. My neice went through this with her daughter twice and now her daughter is 20 and a picture of health! I can't imagine how hard it must be for you all. scottygirl_1 (19 ) 11:11 am, 8 Aug
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breast cancer. My best friends got her results yesterday and she has two malignant tumours in her breast. Now all we can hope is that it is contained and non agressive. scottygirl_1 (19 ) 11:12 am, 8 Aug
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oooh what can we say except we are all still thinking of you hang in there. you are doing so good . gee i hope he turns a corner soon. hope you both get a nap in today too. hugs to you both. kiwikaz3 (10 ) 11:56 am, 8 Aug
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Oh Bogeyi |
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Man - Poor kid! I hate it when Josh cries in pain - we already feel powerless over this whole ordeal and yet Mums are supposed to fix it when it hurts. Bugger it. You guys dont deserve this. my thoughts are with you. Hoping for a better day/night for you xoxoxo
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Heres a snuggly cuddle for you! Wow I would be proud too with those fine young men!!! Gorgeous photo, you are a superb mum. Sorry you were a bit down yesterday. Something in the air. Love and hugs to you xoxoxox
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Hi Janet, Kiwikaz, scottygirl |
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and anyone else. Busy busy doing the GST I like to get it done early as I never know what my life is going to get thrown again. Thank goodness I did the same last month as ended up in hospital and it would have been a rush. Thinking of you all. Scottygirl - what sad news. Shes lucky to have you as a friend! Hope everyones day is going ok. Love to you all xoxo
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Hi all just had a quick read |
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only have a few minutes, sounds like yesterday was bad for several of us (((((((special group hug))))))) Here's hoping todays a better one ;o) Had my vit c this morning (went well, still a way from dose required to give full effect so there's still hope ;o) and picked up my CT scan gloop on the way home to collect Emily. Leaving in 1/2 an hour for the dentist (won't be fun!) then later this avo Back specialist appointment and this evening out for a fancy dinner (what to wear?). House is a tip yet again and nanny appearing in half an hour so better get moving, get some lunch in me too. (((((hugs))))) to you all xoxoxoxxoox soniat-d (153 ) 12:28 pm, 8 Aug
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"Sonia, As I said Ken might go - and as I said I cannot forgive such abuse which was not deserved or appropriate treatment from a so called "friend". Despite you having cancer and being able to forgive everything with a different perspective, I am not you and my not going is not to offend you in any way - it is me not wanting to sit there (albeit at the end of the table) pretending to be comfortable - not my idea of fun sorry. It would make things too tense. Sorry but I'll catch you another time. Have a lovely holiday." Good grief, I can't be bothered responding again. Her loss. soniat-d (153 ) 12:30 pm, 8 Aug
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Sorry I'm going on about my friends |
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But I've known them all for 19 years, Brent's known 5 of them for 35 years! I adore them all, hate this :o( Anyway, onwards and upwards, sending big hugs to Ryan and Bogeyi, and Paula and Joshi - hope you boys get on OK today, in spite of everything xoxoxo Later all (((((hugs))))) soniat-d (153 ) 1:04 pm, 8 Aug
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Dearest Sonia |
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Six words come to mind - hope I dont offend you hun but for your friend ..... SEE YA WOULDNT WANNA BE YA. LOL. You my friend have better things to do with your time as I am sure you know. Hope you dont give her a second thought! Actually youve gotta laugh dont you. I keep getting stupid emails from someone re their tough life. OMG to just have their worries for a day. No idea, they have just no idea. All the best at the dentist. :O/
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I hope my words didnt offend you. I just feel for you thats all - I am a sensitive person and am starting to get a back bone not a wish bone. I have worried about people and what Ive said might have upset them bla bla bla, I just hope this hasnt affected you too much. Sad she cant be there for you guys. Hugs to you ((((((((((HUGS))))))))))
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Thats a lovely pic of your boys,doesn't your son look very distinguised in his graduation garb :)) you must be very proud of them both :))
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you are so right, if thats one thing cancer does it sorts out your true freinds, and i feel like that now too i always use to worry about what other people thought, now i dont give a toss its there loss not yours. our real friends have put there lives on hold and made the trip from oz to support us through the hard times. thank god for real friends.:)
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Just let her stew in her own self pity. Its not your problem, sounds like she just needs to "wake up and smell the roses" As long as you guys go out and have a good time thats what matters :))
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Joystik I think it was you asking about how long.....its still going to get worse before its gets better, Ryans ulcers wont start healing until he starts to get neutrafils so the body can heal. He has slept today but I havent feel ok. Randal loved his clothes and cake, thought he will look trendy again. Ryan cant be knocked out because hes on just a huge amount of meds, he needs to pee during the night and be monitored. He is looking so green today
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No words right now just sending you hugs and love xoxoxoxoxo
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I can remember 7 years ago being in hospital with Ryan and no one knowing if he would recover and if he did what sort of recovery he would have etc. I remember very clearly during this time just wishing he could be like other kids and do the naughty boy stuff. Well he had 5 years recovering and related to that he was sick for a year with another illnes and this year is his first healthy year since he turned 5. I now have my wish and then some ..hes the worst nightmare of a 13 year old you could imagine and the school has just rung to say he has another detention after school ...(lost count of the total this year)
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he and the boy would have been fooling around with the gun as they have been gien detention for it before. He has been at school half the time the others have been there this year and is such a handful. BUT I love every minute of it and wouldn't change it for the world. One day you too will get to see your son change into this ratbag of a 13 year old and I am guessing will enjoy seeing him be naughty too. Hang in there bogeyi, we are all thinking of you!!
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Thanks everyone :o) |
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I agree with you all totally... done! Ok so back from dentist, two fillings (one was a re-do) not too bad actually, rest is demineralisation, which I can reverse - got the touth guard in now actually soaking them in the tooth paste - noone come to the door now ;o) soniat-d (153 ) 3:29 pm, 8 Aug
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Oh Bogeyi |
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Poor Ryan, I can feel a respite coming, I really do. Hope its soon! ((((((hugs))))) to you and your brave fighter xoxoxoxo soniat-d (153 ) 3:31 pm, 8 Aug
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LOL Paula |
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Man, we are so similar LOL! I used to worry about hurting others too (or trying hard to please), not any more (well not nearly as much anyway ;o) The email I sent to her this morning I would never have sent a year ago LOL. Its done. How is Joshi now? I've been thinking of him too today. xoxoxo soniat-d (153 ) 3:35 pm, 8 Aug
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Thats right scottygirl |
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Hope for the best (but prepare for possibly worse), best you can do. Many non-aggressive cancers out there. Met one this morning, big lump cut out, 3 nodes affected, not returned :o) She's vit c ing to be safe ;o) soniat-d (153 ) 3:38 pm, 8 Aug
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Hi Kiwikaz3 ;o) |
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Glad you and your family had a good night - I totally agree, a good nights sleep is devine :o) Hey a lady beside me this morning - her brother had a brain tumor when he was 44 and was given 4-6 months, and he survived 12 years, healing beautifully. Apparently his saving was alternative medicine. I've always been wary of all that, but these days I ask what he used (for my friend and your husband) She's going to tell me next time. Probably something you've already heard about, but... are you interested? soniat-d (153 ) 3:44 pm, 8 Aug
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Any news Joystik? |
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How are you today Landylass? Waves to JanetMK. Sorry all, gotta go, busy busy (((((hugs to you all))))) soniat-d (153 ) 3:45 pm, 8 Aug
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Many kind wishes to you all |
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Sonia you have such a talented writing style I guess you are too busy to think about publishing some of this, I find myself going home and thinking about what you've wrote, and I feel like I'm intruding - like reading someone elses letters, you are all amazing ladies, Amazons even, if thats not too cheeky of me - it was certainly meant as a compliment, dont worry about your friend, even tho' you will - its not about sweatin the small stuff. Sleep well all 2nite, my very best wishes. solarouge (48 ) 3:47 pm, 8 Aug
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The one thing I feel sad about is Ryan has lost control of his life while being sick, He cant choose when to sleep,when to go to the toilet,when to go to a park, when to go to a freinds place,play sport,eat certain foods the list could go on for ages and ages. The one thing he can control is what he watches and plays....he loves family guy while some people think its not appropiate for kids the laughter that comes from his belly is music to my ears, like the shooting xbox games while I think should he be playing it???I also think what else does he have to do that makes him happy. His make a wish with surround sound tv and xbox was awesome this is in his room and he controls it no one tells him to stop playing or turn it down. I cant wait for the day when he can say Mum im going over to my frends place, where i dont have to leave an emergency contact in case of bleeding or worry about colds....where he can be normal..
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Happy birthday to the two birthday boys! |
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Oh Bogey you are going thru the mill at the moment. Hang in there, you are a fantastic mum going thru all this with him. Its heartbreaking not being able to wave the magic wand when you child is in pain! landylass (48 ) 4:56 pm, 8 Aug
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in Dunedin yesterday. Poured all day and now doing same here today! Been to dietician this morning and have to have another blood test, only problem is I am bruised where they did one yesterday and can't have one in other arm. So got to go to Chemo Ward on Thurs and get them to do it thru my port. Got home and realised hubby going out of town on Thurs and I was going to go with him! Never mind, health comes first. landylass (48 ) 4:58 pm, 8 Aug
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Sanp Maewest on the shawl!!! |
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Really got the knitting bug and bought a book of shawl patterns this morning. Nobody expecting a baby but will probably take me months making one. Great photo of your boys. You must be really proud of them. Congrats on becoming a granny in waiting! Kiwikaz hope the bugs leave you all soon. Don't want the whole house down with them. Hope the birthday girl to be is well over it by her birthday. landylass (48 ) 5:00 pm, 8 Aug
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life is just so bloody unfair at times that kid does not deserve what he is going through. I couldn't find his new photos just the ones I saw with Tyler the other day. I am just lost for words . Sending all my love to ryanxxxxxxxx
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why aren't I surprised at you having such lovely boys I knew you would. Aren't you just so proud of them my eldest grandson is at uni and he is just so nice. I know how you felt yesterday I will never come to turns with that if I live to be 100.I shifted the barbecue I could not get over that and he informed me he lived here as well, I replied keep this up and you won't. I still have two roses to plant. I am really enjoying the garden. You have a nice day here and be good maewest cause sometimes I think you are a lot like me.
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sonia your sword is slipping a wee bit |
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up and at them. Good luck for Friday it is too long to wait.I can imagine how you feel though. That friend of yours is pathetic if you don't mind me saying if that is all she has to worry about as you said build a bridge.Happy birthday to Brent. How is wee em haven't heard much of her lately?
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be back after tea |
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Hi landylass hope you come right I think your sense of humour will get you through. Hugs Boop |
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boop there on photobucket |
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Hi there everyone |
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Sword slips occassionally at times like this boop, but its fine, back up now ;o) To avoid any misconceptions out there, the lumps are DEFINATELY bigger, no playing with my mind etc. Just gotta hope they're the same ones, not new ones I guess. I'm really going to push brachytherapy now - stuff this poncying around, nuke those b@st@rds! soniat-d (153 ) 5:45 pm, 8 Aug
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Well back from back specialist |
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Back is in great shape, holding together well, he was most pleased :o) Gotta be out of the door in 45 so gotta go now make myself look good ;o) Almost lost the numb lips now thank goodness, 2 lots of two lots of needles today (Vit c and fillings) - yay lucky me! :o/!!! soniat-d (153 ) 5:47 pm, 8 Aug
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Hi everyone, this is another quick post from me... |
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sorry again!! Well I went to town and was Interviewed by another person from the same company, and then by the Principal again. At this stage it looks like I have got the job, but they are going to finalise the details of teritory's etc with the other salesperson in the area, BEFORE they let me know for sure. That will probably be in 2 days. It seems to be very long and drawn out to me as well, but they want to make sure its going to work for everyone before they ok it. They are not really keen on 2 salepeople overlapping areas, because of possible fall out!! So I guess you could say they are crossing ALL the T's and dotting ALL the I's before they finally say YES. So thats all I can report.....sorry!!
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Have a good night Sonia....been thinking bout you |
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today too. Hope you're feeling better. Your friend sure takes the cake!! She wants to try a mile in some of our shoes, yours especially!! I've got visitors at 7pm so I better get off here and get dinner over with and cleaned up before they arrive. Hope the birthday has been special for Brent and for Randal too. Hi Bogeyi and Ryan....love to you all....
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yes we are always interested in hearing anymore on beating the monster you have nothing to lose and everything to gain. hubbys tumor is a oliodendoglioma in case they ask as there is so many of them they have debulked the tumor twice but part still remains, ok thanks for that. :) i am off to get computer lessons from mr 13!! they know so much more than me its not fair.!!!!!
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Hi... |
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Sonia, Have a wonderful night tonight. Thinking of you all the time. Josh is okish, thanks your a sweetheart. Just gave him some codeine for pain, it hurts to lie on the bed, his bones ache, his skin is sensitive you know how it goes.He has another rash all over him too, in the bath tonight he called out to me, it was a worried cry, he found some red spots and thought he had chicken pox, he was freaking out.I guess I may be to blame, making such a big deal about the whole thing. Well actually so did the drs etc so I wont take all the blame and I do know how serious it is. So he must have picked up on all that. Anyway these spots are small and red, no blisters yet so dont think its that. We have bloods tomorrow so will show the nurse. Hope you really enjoy your night hugs to you xoxo
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I so get what you said before, I would dearly love to give Josh the life he deserves. Just to see him playing and laughing is such a bonus. Tonight he was playing with Cass and he just cant do it for long. He said Cass when I say Im tired I just cant do it, she is so strong willed she wont take no for an answer, she still finds it hard to understand and because I have to step in its like Im making Josh more important all the time by saying Cass Josh has to rest let him. Then I try to make it up to her but shes only 5 and the more I give the more she wants and I am so tired. This is hard. But so hard for you at the moment Bogeyi :( Ahh thats my vent over, thanks for hearing me out and knowing how I feel. xo
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Have a fab dinner tonight. Love to you all xoxoxoxoxo
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I know your tired but you have the strength to get through it. The kids do get very jealous, they see their sibbling suffer and in pain, then turn around and make you feel like your neglecting them. I always got "Ryans your favourite" yet I would tear myself in half trying to give them all what they needed. In the end I had to sit them down and tell them straight coz I couldn't be wonderwoman like they seem to expect. In the end I used to take one out for lunch on their own to give them some quality time doing something they would like.
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hugs for you tonite. it hard thats what sometimes its so hard to stay strong and sometimes it does the kids good to see you cry and let them know you are human too. people use to say to me re hubby why let him do .....?? but i would say so much has been taken away from him i am not takin that away from him too. even when his head was all over the place, and it didnt make sense to the rest of us it made sense to him. janetmk1 i found making one on one for the kids was a good thing. something special that they wanted, to let them know i was still thinking about them too. yep its hard having your family all ripped up. cancer does sux.
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paula tell josh we are sending gentle hugs |
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well im stumped Ryan had a shower about 5.30 and has been sitting up in bed ever since, no nausea????im sure it wont last long but the last couple of hours have been good I dont feel so helpless would be nice if he stayed like this......we will see
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I hope it lasts long enough for you guys to get a good sleep, you guys both need a break.Is counterstrike his favourite game? My son loves it and plays it online on the computer against other clans. I think your little lad would really enjoy it.
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Another busy day on here |
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it takes so long to catch up when you have missed a few hours. Bogey that's good news that Ryan is sitting up in bed. Long may it continue for you (and him too). Hope you both manage to get some sleep tonight.Hi Joystik, Hope you are having a lovely evening with your visitors. You would think the real estate co would have had the area thing sorted before they saw you today. Waiting, waiting....! I think it sounds like it will be all go for you. Paula...poor Josh It's just not fair on all of you. You are doing an amazing job just holding everything together. I think you and Bogey are just a couple of amazing people. I think of you all heaps XXXXXX
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Kwikaz it must be |
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so hard on your family too. I can only admire you from a distance. I guess we all find an inner strength when the need arises, but it does take it's toll. I hope you manage to take some time out just for you. XXX
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Sonia. a day of |
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poking and prodding for you! Hope it has made a difference. Unbelievable about your friend. I just don't get it. I have to say I totally with Paula's perspective on it. Her problem, not yours. I hope you are enjoying your night out.XXX
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Hi Boop |
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I did have a giggle about you moving the bbq and your comments. What a hoot! Exactly what I would have done! Hehe. I still haven't finished pruning roses yet. The weather has been too awful for that.Love your jokes...thank you. Landylass I have got a book of shawls to knit as well. Can't decide which one to do though. Think I'll go for the double knitting one...less work!!I'm sure you will find a place for yours one day!! I haven't done any knitting for years, so this will be interesting. A beggar that you have to use your port again. Hope all goes well for you.
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Thanks Janet, Kiwikaz, Maewest and everyone for just being there. Hey Bogeyi I will do just that. Hope Ryan is still feeling a bit better. Janet and Kiwikaz I know your right, tomorrow is another day and we shall face that one head on. Lots a love to all my friends on here. Nanite now xoxoxoxoxoxoxo
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Nite nite Paula |
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You have a good replenishing sleep, ready for the day ahead.Talk to you tomorrow XXXX
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Thanks Maewest |
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I think of you too - often!!!! Take care and I dont know where I'd be without the care and understanding I get from all of you - Thanks from the bottom of my heart. xoxoxoxoxox
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I'm off to bed too |
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Nitey nite everyone. Talk to you all tomorrow XXX
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Hi All :o) |
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Finally home! Had a great night, flash room in midtown Ascott Metropolis Restaurant. Firts class food and service :o) Here we are having fun! http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/99/25421699_full.jpg Everyone's mixed up, Brent and I and my parents-in-law are the centre 4. Brents sister bottom right and Brents cousin bottom left, their spouses at the top ;o) soniat-d (153 ) 12:06 am, 9 Aug
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Hello everyone |
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You will all be tucked up in bed I am sure. I have just returned from hearing Mr Gawler speak and I would like say I found the topics he covered to be very very interesting. He is strong on people using many different tools to deal with cancer. Conventional medicine,( chemo is very effective in some cases he says ) lifestyle, mental, spiritual and diet. However, he has some staggering statistics regarding the effectiveness of chemo in the more common cancers. If you are able to go along and hear for yourselves I am sure you will come away with plenty to think about afterwards. It is too late to go into details at the moment ... so nite nite for just now and see you again at a more respectable time farmerlloyd (24 ) 1:53 am, 9 Aug
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Glad to hear it was so good farmerlloyd |
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Still planning to go tomorrow. Another hectic day today. Don't know how much I'll be able to get on here before I go, but will try! Will be thinking of you all constantly xoxoxoxoxoxo soniat-d (153 ) 8:57 am, 9 Aug
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Morning all |
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Off to drs with Josh for bloods and to check this rash!!! Sonia awesome photo what a great lot of happy lovely people. Glad you had a good night. Have a neat day all xoxo
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morning all |
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we had a better night, he is getting really bad stomach pains at the moment which will be from the ulcers in the stomach and all the meds sitting in there aggravating them.He was put on a morphine bolis machine last night so that was good. This morning he said his nausea wasnt that bad today (yet) I am so pleased because there is nothing you can do to make them feel better..
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Morning All |
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Still wet and windy here, but hopefully it will be nice by the weekend for everyone. Poor Ryan his stomach sounds agony. Is there nothing they can do about the ulcers? janetmk1 (39 ) 10:00 am, 9 Aug
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hi janetmk1 |
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no its part of the process from the toxicisity that is why he has the morphine, when the white cells start to reproduce then his ulcers will start to heal.....hopefully we will start to see something happening this weekend.
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That'll be exciting when the white cells kick in won't it? So thats what we should all be willing to happen? Will do ;o) Glad the night was bit better, had to be really, poor chap. (((((hugs))))) soniat-d (153 ) 11:02 am, 9 Aug
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fingers and toes crossed that it happens... |
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really quickly for him. Hes a very brave little boy. (((HUGGGSS))) janetmk1 (39 ) 11:12 am, 9 Aug
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Hello ladies |
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well i havent got time to read all the posts since i have last been in but will try to keep up again now i am able to walk again, hope you are all well and getting rid of the nasties with sucess, keep smiling all loves and hugs lesley xx pomegal (100 ) 11:16 am, 9 Aug
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Good Morning everyone! Just noticed that if I was |
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to wait 15 minutes and post it would be afternoon already. I am so wondering how I am going to fit work in. Just had a cuppa with the neighbour who found out yesterday her Auntie has breast cancer too. And another lady age 77, who live here also had a breast off last week! Hope everyone here has had a MAMMOGRAM!! If not Go and have one please. Both of these were picked up by self examination and confirmed by mammogram because they are both outside the age for the free screening. The neighbours auntie was found to have lumps in both breasts after the mammogram. Sad but true. joystik (285 ) 11:46 am, 9 Aug
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Its been so busy on here since yesterday.... |
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Sonia, glad you enjoyed your night out. You look fabulous in the pic and look like you were enjoying the company of a group of happy people. Hope you are having a good day today. Not long to go til the holiday now. Are you packed?? joystik (285 ) 11:48 am, 9 Aug
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Hi Paula and Josh, Did you have to go to Kew or |
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just to Gore for bloods?? Hope they can identify the rash and get it sorted promptly for Josh. Its such a beautiful day here today again. I love waking up to a day like today. Slept in this morning though.....forgot to set the alarm and no one else woke up either. I only woke when the cat started padding on my arm, and touching my cheek with his cold wee nose. He new we were late too. joystik (285 ) 11:50 am, 9 Aug
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Hi Bogeyi and Ryan, hope today is a good day |
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for Ryan. Just wishing the cell building would accelerate so he can start to feel better quicker. Nausea is just gross, and once I realised that I could take the anti nausea drugs all the time to control it, I was like a new person. I found that I only needed them for about the first 5 days and it was gone anyway. Hope the birthday went ok yesterday. Wishing you a better day today....((((HUGS)))) joystik (285 ) 11:53 am, 9 Aug
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Hi Janet, I would love to send you some of our |
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bright spring sunshine. I dont mind sharing it. You've been having a very wet spell of weather havent you?? How are the boys today? Hope Danny is feeling better. Been thinking of you all.... joystik (285 ) 11:55 am, 9 Aug
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Hi kiwikaz. Any babies on the farm yet?? Would |
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be nice for them to arrive while its lovely and sunny wouldn't it?? Pleased to hear things are rolling along nicely for you and yours. Takce care and Keep smiling wont you.... joystik (285 ) 11:56 am, 9 Aug
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Hi Joystik |
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The pic was not flattering of me LOL but thanks! Nope, not started packing yet?! Getting washing up to date at the mo! Got my packing list printed off, ready to start this evening ;o) Takes me 3 days usually, so should be fine (just!) soniat-d (153 ) 12:01 pm, 9 Aug
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Hi there farmerlloyd, Pleased you enjoyed hearing |
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Ian Gawler speaking in Dunedin. I got onto the website, and also read a review in the news paper and was interested to read about the chemotherapy stats. In some cases the chemo only offers a 2% chance, and with the way some of the side effects are, at 2% you would be better to try something alternative wouldnt you?? I totally agree with the balance thing with the mental and spiritual sides of it. I can say for sure that its the balance and getting baggage sorted thats helped me through. Hope you're having a quiet day seeing as you were so late to bed last night... joystik (285 ) 12:05 pm, 9 Aug
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Hi Sonia, yes it takes me a week to pack too... |
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I have to ake so much just in case usually. In the pic, is that your own hair now?? Seems to have grown a lot if it is? joystik (285 ) 12:08 pm, 9 Aug
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Yep, my hair ;o) |
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Looks great now (not so much in pic!) not getting the comments I used to get with the wig LOL but I look totally normalish now, no scalp peeping through :o) That'll be you soon enough ;o) I'll try and get a daytime pic of me next few days and post that ;o) soniat-d (153 ) 12:10 pm, 9 Aug
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Maewest, are you at work today or relaxing?? |
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The thing was with the Real Estate thing was the the other chap that had to interview me yesterday had been away for 10 days and wasn't privvy to all the previous discussions. And although the big boss isnt really convinced that 2 of us should work together, the other guy thought it was a great idea. He was also much easier to talk with and discuss stuff with. He seemed more at my level somehow. I'm pretty sure I will be there but they are trying to plan the teritorys and the financial side of it all now. I've been thinking about you and was sad for you when I read your post a couple of days back about the boys and their dad. Its terribly difficult for you all. Lovely to see you will be a Nana quite soon. Something very special to look forward too....((((HUGS)))) joystik (285 ) 12:12 pm, 9 Aug
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Sonia, it has grown very quickly then hasn't it?? |
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Mine is growing too, and the new ones coming through are really dark, almost black, but a very dark red colour. I also have lots of fine downy stuff like a chicken!! I cant quite grasp how this happend when they say it will all go from all over, and it hasnt, and then I see its growing as well???? joystik (285 ) 12:15 pm, 9 Aug
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Hi Landylass, hope you are all rested and .... |
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recovered from you trip to town. Do you feel pretty good now since having the radio therapy, or still quite tired? Or is the tiredness because you are trying to fit too much into your day?? Hope all goes well with your blood test and dietician visit. Yes, health does have to come first, even if it gets in the way at times. I have chemo # 4 next week, so nearly all done for me too. Thinking of you often Landylass..... joystik (285 ) 12:19 pm, 9 Aug
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hi scottysgirl,so sorry to here your friend got |
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the sort of diagnosis that none of us want. Hopefully she can get it sorted the best way as soon as possible. It is important to try and stay as positive as possible, and have the support of good people like you around her. Thinking of you and your friend both.....((((HUGS)))) joystik (285 ) 12:21 pm, 9 Aug
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Gee Sonia, racing towards another hundy fast!!! |
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It goes up so quickly some days doesn't it?? Is it sunny today for you?? Beautiful here, but a -6deg frost first!! joystik (285 ) 12:23 pm, 9 Aug
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Hey Boop, what are you up too?? Out in the sun |
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shifting that BBQ I bet. You just made me laugh so much when I read your post. If you day is like ours, you wiull be out enjoying it like I am going to soon. I'm off for a bike ride, and will call and see how Kevins getting on putting the sink insert in the new bench top. I would like to arrive once its in place, ust incase!! If you know what I mean... Have a great day Boop! joystik (285 ) 12:25 pm, 9 Aug
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Are you going to hear Ian Gawler too Sonia?? |
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The review I read certainly made it sound like he would be well worth hearing. Sometimes I think that perhaps conventional medicine is well off the mark, but when you dont know what time you have got to treat something, you go with what appears to be the quickest and best option. Its only whe you read the likes of Percy Westons book about how he treated his wifes and his own cancer, that you really get too thinking about other stuff.... joystik (285 ) 12:28 pm, 9 Aug
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Hi pomegal, I couldn't find the other thread.... |
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best I have another look. Hows things with you?? Is the leg feeling heaps better now?? How much longer for the cast now?? Hope you are having a sunny day today. Take care and keep smiling.... joystik (285 ) 12:30 pm, 9 Aug
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Well I must go and see whats happening out..... |
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in the sunshine.....Talk again soon.... joystik (285 ) 12:31 pm, 9 Aug
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Another hundy for Ryan and Josh today.... |
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((((HUGS)))) to you both.... joystik (285 ) 12:32 pm, 9 Aug
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Hey everyone, I just had a message from Paula..... |
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and Josh has been admitted with suspected chicken Pox! What a BLOW! We're all thinking of you Paula and Josh and hope you are better and out of there and better real soon....(((HUGS)))) joystik (285 ) 12:45 pm, 9 Aug
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You must be thinking "what next?". I feel sad for you, but am sending warm vibes.
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oh no poor josh , if there is anything we can do please yell, hugs to you both. joystik no lambs yet just fat sheep in the sun. not having a good day either. hubby head all over the place today hard to handle some days. took him out for his blood tests this morning. how u doing today landylass?
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looks like you all had a nice time out last night good one.:)
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well roll on those white blood cells coming up and getting rid of the toxicity. hope those pains go away soon or the morphine does the job.have you got any sunshine up your end of the country?. not that you are probably outside all that much just at the mo?
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Hi Dize, have you got a sunny day yet?? |
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Its beautiful here and I've just been for a big bike ride. What you been doing??
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Hi everyone |
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This will be the last post I put in for a while. Am home packing for 5 days at least. They are fairly sure he has chicken pox, I asked what the big worry was with these kids and they said because it can cross over and affect the brain. Now Im thinking as he has been a little confused lately, just thought it was the bleed and all the treatment again. We will see. So my thoughts are with you all and I hope everything goes ok for you Sonia and you have a great holiday. Bogeyi love to you guys too and everyone else. Huge hugs and back when I can. xoxoxoxoxoxxoxoxo p.s Im ok!!! :o)
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Well just got back from Dr Monica Lewis, the supplements guru (coincidentally wife of my Vitamin C doctor). She's way out past Swanson, major drive for me these days LOL. Anyway, appointment was at 12 so I took off at 11.15 and was in spaghetti junction committed to entering NW motorway, when I checked my diary for directions and I had the appointment time in there as 1pm. Doubting my brain, I thought "Oh no, I'll be an hour early" as I was driving down the motorway, thought to call to see if I could come early, but had no phone number down (unusual) so I got off at St Lukes, turned around and came home! Farted around for 20 mins, getting phone number, chatting on here etc then took off again. Well, just as passing St Lukes, the receptionist called to say "you missed your appointment, it was at 12!" Arrrrgh! She said you'll have to go home and Dr Lewis will do a short consult over the phone, so I got off at the next exit, headed back to town, while she was getting my home number, ... soniat-d (153 ) 3:55 pm, 9 Aug
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then Dr Lewis interjected and said, no come in anyway, so I got off at St Lukes, turned around again and headed in! Arrrgh! *Rolls eyes* Got there in the end! Anyway, she suggested progesterone deficiency the problem (based on history) - had a thorough discussion as to why - so prescribed Progesterone Oil and DIM (Di-indol-methane). She reviewed my supplements and OK'd about half and dissed the other half (that impressed me actually, as she's into Usana so thought she'd insist I get all Usana!). So I'm keeping on with the Flaxomega, Oxyguard, Co Q Max, Melatonin (but quadruple the amount) and Lipoic Acid. I'm to ditch Super Calcium Complete, Active Womens Multi, Mineral Power, Coral C and CAA. I'm to replace those with the following Usana items: Biomega, Essentials, Selenium, Active Calcium and Magnesium. soniat-d (153 ) 3:56 pm, 9 Aug
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Before starting the progesterone, tomorrow morning I'm taking a saliva 6- hormone test to check current levels. Will take 3 weeks to get results, then some tweaking could take place. Oh and she didn't sell the Usana items to me, told me to order them direct if I want ;o) So that's the new plan. soniat-d (153 ) 3:56 pm, 9 Aug
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Bummer!!!!!!! We'll miss you, will be ages b4 we speak again... hope he recovers as quickly as possible, yikes bad timing chemo-wise isn't it? (((((hugs))))) xoxoxoxoxoxox soniat-d (153 ) 3:58 pm, 9 Aug
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Sorry must really go start packing |
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if kids let me - hugs to all of you :o) soniat-d (153 ) 3:59 pm, 9 Aug
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Awful when theres a mix up like that isnt it. Sounds like shes on to it with her changing all the supplements around. Do they blood test of how do they know what you are difficient in? I still take the CAA, Coral C, COQ10+Omega3, Flaxomega, and Vit.c. The Iron is finshed now, thank goodness. I feel better than I ever have I think, despite the fact that I'm having BIG amounts of Chemo. Just alwysa wonder what I would feel like without the supplements, but that I will never know, cos I'm never going to stop taking them to find out. I want to feel this good for ever!! Hope the packing is going OK. Think about you heaps... Hope your wee pillow arrives before you depart for overseas. How long are you away???
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You will be better off in hospital if he has chicken pox, that is what started all my sons problems . The chicken pox virus attacks the brain, its not something you ever wanna go through. At least if Josh shows any sign of it you will be in the right place. I will be thinking of you guys
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Was just updating my webpage, as getting loads of hits (from friends and family I assume). I'm sure the pillow will arrive thanks, if not, our very good neighbours will be collecting our mail, watching the house etc. We're going for 10 days. (Oh, to any would-be burglars out there, monitored house alarm, don't bother! LOL). OK website loaded so am off now ;o) soniat-d (153 ) 4:39 pm, 9 Aug
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I still have another if it doesnt arrive anyway, and I think the lovely ladies at the cancer society would give me one for you anyway, if I asked. You'll have a great time....wow 10 days in Fiji. I just got a brochure about winter cruises to the Islands, ex Auckland. Looks great!
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Joystik thank you so much our parcel arrived |
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Ryan was groggy this morning when his dad opened it but a few hours ago sat up and said what did i get today, should of seen his face when he was reading the lollies elephant snot and the poo one he giggled, as for Randal omg you must know what hes like when he saw that choc bar he was like a child....hes a chocoholic, and my soap is divine when ryan was groggy he asked could i eat it....lol. I havent spoken to the kids yet but asked Randal if he had given tyler and kirsty there gifts he said Kirsty got some girly things and loves them she is in the room playing, as for tyler I dont know if I have mentioned it but he is dinosaur/reptile/animal crazy he would have over 500 dinosaurs so you can imagine his face when there was a dinosaur egg in there but had to laugh when Randal was trying to explain that he couldnt have it today as it takes a day to hatch....wasnt to happy about that....lol so thank you Joystik for thinking of us you made our day.
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I know how you must be feeling as we all get those talks from the docs about chicken poxs, sending lots of love and vibes your way...
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Ryan had a very groggy morning one of the meds makes him sleepy and of course the morphine as well topped it off.Around lunch time he was feeling better no nausea today just slight waves ever now and then.He ate a small piece of apple and s drinking lots.I have no idea where the day has gone as i have been on my feet all day most times back and forwards to the toilet as he still has the runs.Its no easy feat when he needs to go I need to unplug his 3 machines get hold of the 4 lines and steady him along.
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guys so many times during each day, and also your family not with you, and know how hard it must be. Lauren thought Kirsty might like 'scoobies', just a craft thing like macrame' usd to be. Funny though, I thought the dinosaur egg might appeal to that cheeky wee Tyler. Funny how you get to know what people like just by talking to them online... Paula said the same thing too. Glad it made your day, cos it made mine too....
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I am still here. We had brilliant sunshine all day here in Hamilton (needing sunglasses type of sunshine, wow). Tom decided he would prune the shrubs today, I was horrified, as he gets the snips in his hand and just will not stop, just one more big branch, lop, one more - well, you know the story. I was begging for mercy for the shrubs. To cut a long story short, whether the banksia roses and clematis vines will flower this Spring is debatable, and as for the silk tree - it is now half its former size. Tom is no gardener and I don't let him anywhere near the flower beds, but cannot keep him away from "tidying" the shrubs. Sigh!!!
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hopefully. musicmumofone (8) 8:20 pm, 9 Aug
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your news. You will be thinking of Kew as your second home ! Hopefully Josh will get through this episode without too much trauma.. I do hope so.. thoughts and best wishes for you all . farmerlloyd (24 ) 8:34 pm, 9 Aug
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take care everyone, you are in my thoughts. keep up the great fight. Love Christine.
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What a day you have had. You may be pleasantly surprised when you attend Mr Gawlers evening tomorrow. He did some brief meditation execises with us and it was my first experince at such things .. I think he promoted the idea of up to 3 hrs per day of this !!! I'm not sure who amongst here could find that time each and every day !!!! farmerlloyd (24 ) 8:40 pm, 9 Aug
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Did he mention saunas?! Dr Lewis today said they are great for oxygenating the body (cancer hates that) so to try and do those while I'm there (and here too of course if I can). Still hoping to get to Ian Gowler. Thats the plan. Just trying to get my slisdes for my CT - booked to see Oncologist at 9pm tomorrow if no joy before then - that means no Ian Gowler (or I guess an early departure). Trying to avoid that. Got zip packing done this avo - girls too demanding... to thats me for tonight. Hugs to you all - keep the thread alive for us all ;o) xoxoxoxoxo soniat-d (153 ) 8:50 pm, 9 Aug
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I needed an easy day for sure. But the things I heard last night are still going around in my mind. Along with all that stuff I said he was promoting to help fight a cancer bug. I remember 2 other points One was for ladies with B/C to execise ( I immediately thought of you and your bike riding) do you know his statistics said a 40% reduction in the risk of the cancer coming back again if execise totals one and a half hours per week . and the second thing I remember was Support Group ... and I thought of here. This M/B fits the bill exactly don't you think .. farmerlloyd (24 ) 8:55 pm, 9 Aug
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But YES sunshine and vitamin D is a plus .. so please, get your fill of sunshine ( Vit D) while away ... There were many references to B/C throughout his talk, in fact, there were hardly any of the other cancers mentioned, until question time . farmerlloyd (24 ) 9:03 pm, 9 Aug
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I spoke to Tyler about 7pm he was in the car with his dad and kirsty and he proudly told me what he got in his package and THEN word for word what you wrote on the card it bought a tear to my eye what you wrote and how he said it over the phone....funny thing was he didnt have the card in the car with him but he started To Tyler etc etc it was so cute. And yes Kirsty loves scoobies you can tell lauren that they sound alike very arty crafty if there was a leaf on the ground she would make something out of it.
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You and all of your family are in my thoughts as you manage your way through this long wait. Brave souls fighting battles which would exhaust the strongest of us ... and you are going through it all again! Best wishes for the day when you can tell us it is a success. farmerlloyd (24 ) 9:34 pm, 9 Aug
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Very well Thanks Bogeyi |
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I wish I could do more for you all up there... But just take it as read that there is never a day that you are not in my thoughts. I admire you all for the strength you show . We have had some wonderful days down here lately Boge( you will be aware of that ) and I feel sorry for all those places further north from us who have had more than their fair share of water !! I guess you are seeing everything from a sky scraper buiding ? I think out tallest building in Gore is about 4 stories high !!! farmerlloyd (24 ) 9:56 pm, 9 Aug
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Bogeyi. It really is a pleasure to me to give things to little ones especially and see the pleasure and excitement it brings them. Hope Ryan has a much better night tonight and is well on the road to recovery and going home again. Sending special love to you and yours Bogeyi, you are never far from my thoughts..... joystik (285 ) 10:40 pm, 9 Aug
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tonight. Hope you manage to get some rest and dont take too long to chase the spots away Josh. Lots of love to you both and keep on smiling Josh..... Nite Nite to everyone else, I'm off to bed now, and see you all again tomorrow....((((HUGS)))) joystik (285 ) 10:42 pm, 9 Aug
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I hope everyone sleeps well tonight, especially Josh and Ryan and their mums. xxxxxxx janetmk1 (39 ) 11:02 pm, 9 Aug
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you guys are having such a rough time lately I just can't begin too imagine what you are going through. My thoughts are with you all. Sonia please have a marvelous holiday and I wish you well tomorrow. Paula, poor wee Joshi I hope he is not too itchy.Sleep well in the hos. and rest if that is at all possible. Bogey that wee fella never loses his sense of fun does he? How much longer is he going to be there for? Big, big hugs to you all.
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never got back on last night but was thinking of you today and good luck with the job. That bike riding must be working you sound so good. Had an email from Sheri she is so looking forward to coming back here it will be lovely to have her. We are getting a new kitchen too, so far 3 quotes our neighbour told us of a place in Nelson, Kitchen Warehouse she said they are so much cheaper than here so thinking of a trip to view. My one here is disgusting. Everything we touch needs fixing or replacing we had the chimney swept today and now the wetback is leaking. These things are sent to try us.Do you know anything about Mitre 10 kitchens? HUgs
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you have had some rough weather over there. Have you got webbed feet yet. You will love being a gran, I do I have a plaque on my fridge saying "if I had known my grandchildren were going to be so lovely I would have had them first" Mitch , my youngest grandson was in the cantamaths team and they got 3rd out of 88 schools so was pretty proud of him.Glad you like the jokes some are so funny. night maewest have a good week. hugs
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hows it going ? Danny alright today and has the new medication helped him? Hope you are okay you certainly are a wee treasure on here. Hugs
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you sound pretty positive after going to listen to that man has he really got you thinking now? Hope you rweather is good. I saw on tele tonight that some farmer was selling wool for tennis balls I never knew they were made of that. Night.
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Hop you are okay.
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are you well? Did you have your massage I certainly hope it helped? Some sunshine on the old bones is great so hope you get plenty of it.
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I'm sure going to miss coming on here! Hectic morning again, took me ages to generate the required amount of saliva for the 6-hormone test, while getting kids ready for school!? Anyway, off for back manipulation now (won't lose it today I promise - feeling good :o), then dropping off sample, and scooting around getting a few things for the trip (got a list), then collect Emily, put her to bed, then pack... There's the whole oncologist visit questionmark to throw in too. Thinking of you ALL today, wish I could mention each and every one of you but outta time (((((hugs))))) xoxoxoxoxo soniat-d (153 ) 9:01 am, 10 Aug
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hi all how are we all today. very crunchy frost in the south this morning but will be a nice day.not a good day night in my house. hubby very moody we all walked on egg shells thats the worst part watching our happy go lucky dad turned into grumpy, nit picking , stranger.but its another day today. hope those we boys are doing ok thinking of you all and mums too. hugs :) sonia hope your day is going better today sorry had to giggle at you yesterday going backwards and forwards. kiwikaz3 (10 ) 9:29 am, 10 Aug
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deepest south. Sorry Bogeyi that you have had a bad night again. Hope things are getting better as the day moves on a bit. (((HUGS))) to you. Had a txt from Paula. They have stopped all Josh's meds again, and it seems he does have chicken pox. I guess they will keep him in Kew while he has that to monitor his progress. He's in the best place whilw he's not so well. Love to you both Josh and Paula. Hi Kiwikaz, thinking of you too, while you endure the pain of what this monster does to a family. It's so hard at times, I know. I watched my mum go through it all too, 3 times in fact!! Beautiful day though...((((HUGS)))) to you and yours.Hi Landylass, hows things with you?? Have you tried out your newly acquired Bar Licence yet?? Hope all is well and you are taking it easy.... joystik (285 ) 11:06 am, 10 Aug
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thing to do. I have to watch here too. Especially anthing near the driveway, none of which I planted either. I would no better than to plant anything that could at any time scratch the paint on a vehicle!! I hope you have got a day like us today....its just beautiful here following about a -6deg frost. Hubby is taking me out for lnch to Colac Bay shortly, so I better be ready when he arrives back...Have a great day. joystik (285 ) 11:09 am, 10 Aug
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leave at the weekend. You are always on the go to one thing or another. Still its good to be busy and getting stuff done. Good luck for the Oncology appointment. Hope it all goes well for you. And of course for the other things you have on like packing etc. Much easier without little people helping too!! joystik (285 ) 11:11 am, 10 Aug
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Hi Boop, hope its sunny in Buller today......... |
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We have put a Mitre 10 kitchen in the place we are renovating and it seems to be good. his one came assembled which suited us better, but you can buy them as flat packs and assemble them your self if it in your scope! They didnt have many standard colours, maybe about 6, when we ordered ours, but I think you can get lots of others, but of course they are more expensive. The bench top is the most expensive bit, especially if it had to go round a corner! That place in Nelson would be well worth a look though. And actually, I have seen some almost new kitchens here on Trade me for a fraction of the cost. Might have to head back to CHCH with the trailer and 'jimmybar' to get one though. Have a great day..... joystik (285 ) 11:16 am, 10 Aug
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exercise thing. I do ride the bike somewhere most days, and most people up the street say, 'why dont you get a little car'!! Thats not the idea, I dont ride cos I have to, but because I want to. Maybe it not all the supplements that make me feel so good, but more a combination of the other stuff I'm doing as well. I'm a much less stressful person that I used to be too, because I make myself that way. I dont let stuff bother me like I used too. I dont know where I would fit in 3 hours meditation a day though!! It would have to come out of my Computer time, and that wont happen, well not all of it anyway. joystik (285 ) 11:20 am, 10 Aug
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day. I'm off out for lunch now, so see you later..... joystik (285 ) 11:20 am, 10 Aug
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Just popping in briefly. Beautiful day here and off shortly to have lunch with one of my 'new' friends. Sorry, couldn't get on here yesterday. Paul's kids were here and hogged the computer. I have spent the last hour sorting the computer out...getting rid of all the nasties!!!! No, they weren't on the porn sites. Lol! maewest (79 ) 11:39 am, 10 Aug
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get better for you. Sounds like you had yet another sleepless night. Big ((((HUGS)))) for you and Ryan. So sorry to hear that Josh is back in hospital with chicken pox. What a bugger. Damn this disease!!!! Kwikaz, things been pretty rough for you too. Hope things improve as the day goes along. ((((HUGS)))) to you too. maewest (79 ) 11:43 am, 10 Aug
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I had to laugh at you trying to get to your appointment yesterday. Good luck with your appointment tonight. Hell, you don't need all this while you are trying to get organised for your holiday. Take care XXXXXX maewest (79 ) 11:45 am, 10 Aug
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friends on here...Joystik, Boop, Landylass, Dize, Farmerlloyd, Janet,Meridian. Sorry, the brain has gone blank. To you and all those I have missed, have a lovely day. Will try and get back on here tonight. Think we need another computer!!!! maewest (79 ) 11:48 am, 10 Aug
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Yes that whole business yesterday was hilarious - gotta laugh! Finally today met the other mother at Em's creche that has breast cancer (scarf etc gave her away! ;o) I was told about her months ago (but privacy laws meant they couldn't say who she was) I ended up telling them to give her my contact details. Anyway met now, she's 3/4 through FAC or FEC (? forget) like some of you ladies had. She had lots of questions. We'll get together after I get back. Yep madness trying to pack with all these appointments, birthday dinners etc. HELP!!! Oh well, have always made it there in the past ;o) I'll be fine, but must go! Sorry about your crap night bogeyi, oh no. (((((hugs))))) soniat-d (153 ) 12:50 pm, 10 Aug
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Went shopping this morning after the manipulation, got more travel bottles from Plastic Box, New clothes and swimsuits etc for the girls (Lydia keeps outgrowing her clothes!)and a quick supermarket shop. Not bad for 3 hours! soniat-d (153 ) 12:52 pm, 10 Aug
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Boop, that was very sweet of you to miss me - I am fine. Can't stay for long because I have a wee boy being dropped of at 1pm. Bogeyi, sorry you had another crap night. Am constantly thinking of you guys. Sonia - get those bags packed girlfreind! Maewest - the picture of your boys was great - you must be very proud. Joystick - sounds to me like this job is yours - you go girl! Kiwikaz - hope your day is good, and the girls are over their bug. Sorry you have had a tough time lately - thinking of you heaps! Farmerlloyd - sounds as if Ian Gawler (is that right?) had some very interesting ideas. Janet, I hope the new meds are helping Danny. I guess it is a bit of trial and error. To everyone I have forgotten *waves* a big huge HI - HAVE A GREAT DAY. and finally, if anyone has contact with Paula(maybe you Joystick)please tell her I send my love, and a great big snuggly huggle for Joshi. I hope he had no complications and gets over the chicken pox quickly. meridian1 (300 ) 12:53 pm, 10 Aug
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I hope he HAS no complications, not HAD. Blimmin typos !?%$#!?? meridian1 (300 ) 12:55 pm, 10 Aug
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so bear with me. Phoebe has just got the results for an English exam she did a month or so ago. It is the University of NSW exam which do inernational competitions and assessments for schools. You get notified of their acheivement and how they compare to other NZ students in the same year. Phoebe got a distinction (the only one in her school) and her score was 'better than or equal to that of 97% of yr6 participants in New Zealand'. I'm not sure about other schools, but at Phoebe's only the more acedemic students are offered the chance to participate. I am so proud of her!!! meridian1 (300 ) 2:16 pm, 10 Aug
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proud of your Phoebe. She sound like she is quite a scholar already. Is that Std $ level?? I still get a bit mucked up with the year thing. I will pass your messsage on to Paula and Josh. I dont know how long he will be there for but I guess until the spots are gone and he is over it, seing as there can be complications. You enjoy the rest of your day. |
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seeing as you usually are!! Is it lovely and sunny there today too?? It is here but we went to Colac Bay, just past Riverton for lunch and it was very cloudy there. But then its coastal there so they get the first of the weather. Its still sunny here but the clouds are buiding her a bit now too. Lunch was just lovely. Open chicken sandwich served on crunchy potato wedges, drizzled with lemon olive oil.....mmmmmmm tasty and a lovely glass or 2 of Five Flax Sauv Blanc to go with it. How spoilt am I???? Hope you have had a ood day too.... joystik (285 ) 3:26 pm, 10 Aug
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I don't proof read before I hit the send tab instead of after aye!! joystik (285 ) 3:27 pm, 10 Aug
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better today. Still no news on the job front Joystik? Have had a miserable couple of days, yesterday I as so sore I went downstairs to the freezer and wondered if I would get back up them! Had my blood test this morning and was neat going into the chemo room and knowing I wasn't staying! Also saw my GP as had to get a med cert and he tells me these symptoms can last months. Got some supplements today, cost me a leg and a arm but I'm out to prove my GP wrong!!!! Good luck tomorrow Sonia with scan. Beaut day here today but really hard frost this morning. Fiji sounds wonderful!!! landylass (48 ) 4:16 pm, 10 Aug
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I got the Shepherd Shawl Collections No 1 Book. I'm going to make Shawl 3 with the fern lace border. I made Shawl 4 for myself years ago and it took me ages and I thought I would be having kid no 6 before I ever got it finished! I would love to have a go at a circular one but have done one before and found it harder knitting on a circular needle and getting near the finish the weight of it was getting me. Much easier to do it in bits and sew together. landylass (48 ) 4:20 pm, 10 Aug
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I know what you mean! It gets a bit like that doesn't it. Phoebe wants to have some friends over (about 5-6 she says) for a karaoke party (she had a karaoke machine, and we have singstar on Playstation). What a hoot that'll be. She wants them all to stay over and sleep in the lounge - haven't said yay or nay to that part yet. Her dad suggested she wait until it was warmer, then they could all have a swim as well - her answer "we can spa!" Can just imagine them all lined up in the spa pool being waited on and acting like little ladies - I will have to take some piccys when it happens and show you all. meridian1 (300 ) 6:33 pm, 10 Aug
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You get those suppliments in you and prove that GP wrong! I think that Joystick is proof that suppliment can make a big difference! meridian1 (300 ) 6:35 pm, 10 Aug
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Happy birthday for Danny! It is great that he is showing some pride in his appearance - that's gotta be a positive step! GO DANNY!!!!! meridian1 (300 ) 6:37 pm, 10 Aug
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On a lighter note, will tell you about my day that didn't quite work out. We booked a trip with our travel club to go by bus to National Park, & take the train back to Taumarunui, to have one last experience of the famous Raurimu Spiral (as the trains between Auckland & Wellington finish for good on Sept. 30th) then bus back to Hamilton. Got all the way down there to find there had been a goods train derailment near Taumarunui last night & all passengers are being bussed over the Spiral section!! So we drove home again in the bus, a long, long way for nothing. You've gotta laugh! Bus driver was livid that the railways didn't notify him, as they knew at 7 p.m. last night.
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what a disappointment. How annoying that the bus driver wasn't informed. How long did you have to travel by bus? meridian1 (300 ) 6:44 pm, 10 Aug
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thanks Meridian and kiwikaz |
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It sure is nice to see him smile sometimes, he has a lovely smile and i didn't realise how much I had missed it. I am also pleased he has picked up before Jordan is bedridden with vertigo. I have brought Danny a lot of pressies and some I know will make him happy so hopefully he will have a good day :)) janetmk1 (39 ) 7:37 pm, 10 Aug
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That must have been frustrating, will you be rebooked to go on the train? janetmk1 (39 ) 7:39 pm, 10 Aug
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I guess your packing Sonia :)) |
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You must be getting very excited by now and I bet your girls are jumping around all over the place with excitement. I hope you have a really great time in Fiji. Enjoy your time lazing around with your girls and hubby in the sun. janetmk1 (39 ) 7:44 pm, 10 Aug
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Evening all |
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Had a lovely afternoon with my 'new'friend. Cuppas and scones. Sonia you have a fabulous holiday. Hasn't it come around fast? We will moss you so much on here. We will do our best to get it cranking up to next 5000.
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Landylass, snap again! |
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I have bought the same book and am knitting No 6/blackberry stitch. It was hard to decide which one to do...they are all gorgeous. I have made a start..it is going to take a while. Man, I hope those supplements do you some good, you poor old thing. I have been achy, but nothing like that. Which supplemets did you get? Janet, I'm so pleased for you that Danny made an effort today. Hope you all have a lovely day tomorrow for his birthday.
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Thanks Maewest :)) |
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Talking about knitting, a friend is having a baby and I was thinking of doing a really small cardy but you guys having got me thinking about a shawl for the baby. Does it take much longer than a cardy or jersey? janetmk1 (39 ) 8:55 pm, 10 Aug
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Kiwikaz, I hope things |
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are better in your house tonight. Interesting about the vege juice. I bought a juicer when I was having chemo last year. The juice is lovely, but I haven't been able to face it since!! Will have another go at it one day. Meredian, you will be just so proud of Phoebe. Sounds like the sleepover will be a ton of fun. Look forward to seeing the pics.
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I haven't done any knotting for years. Yes I think the shawl will take quite a bit longer. So many stitches!! I chose one of the easier ones in the book (I think!).
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OMG that's meant to be |
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knitting! Mind you knotting might be quicker!! Lol!
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Think I will stick to a cardy then coz she won't get the shawl in time :)) janetmk1 (39 ) 8:59 pm, 10 Aug
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Hi there Joystick |
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Your lunch sounded scrummy. Have you gone off any food? I couldn't stand the smell of most things cooking... that's why I bought the juicer. I think I lived on soup. Gidday Bettyboop. A new kitchen sounds great. Was thinking of doing something along those lines myself but have just discovered we are going to need a new roof this summer...there goes the kitchen!!! Hope you have had a lovely day too. That bbq hasn't mysteriously reappeard in the middle of your pavers has it???I'm back to work tomorrow morning. Will check in tomorrow night.
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Hi Landylass, you have been having a bit of a hard |
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time havent you. I really do swear by the supplements that I am taking. I just got mine in bulk from Health house in Tauranga, and just take the 3 they recommend which are CAA, Coral C Calcuim, and COQ10+Omega3. I take one each of those every day as well as 2 flaxomega, and a vit.C. I was on Iron, but thankfully finished that on Monday after 3 months. I have had almost NO side efects at all from the chemo, and cant see any other reason. Even the Oncologist (a different one from Dunedin) made me have a complete physical check up last time because she has never seen a person with No side effects. Not even 1 mouth ulcer! I would be pleased to hear how you get on. Supplements certainly cant do you any harm but could be very beneficial..... joystik (285 ) 9:03 pm, 10 Aug
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Joystik your progress has |
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been amazing. It has to be the supplements. I was advised not to take anything during chemo!!! You have just shown all those experts otherwise!
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Maewest, I havent gone off any food at all!!...... |
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I was always convinced from all the talks prior to starting the chemo that I would be as crook as,but nothing at all. Sometimes stuff like sweet and sour meatballs make me think I shouldnt be eating it, but I just carry on and it goes!!! Dont want the anorexia to set in!! Dont thibk theres much chance of it happening.....Enjoy your day tomorrow wont you. Happy knitting too....I love knitting but Kevin hates seeing me knitting so I dont do it much. When I start something, I cart it everywhere with me til its finished and it drives Kev off the head!! joystik (285 ) 9:08 pm, 10 Aug
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Yeah well, stuff the experts anyway. Mind you.... |
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my Oncologist had a look at what I was taking and said, thats all good stuff, dont stop taking any of that. I'm seeing Dr Perez on Tuesday again so he will be interested to see how I'm going now I'm over half way... joystik (285 ) 9:10 pm, 10 Aug
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I wonder what sort of a day you are having thinking of you and ryan.Please let it be better than the night, Hugs to someone who deserves heaps more.
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Maewest, you know what an expert is dont you?? |
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X is nothing, and a spurt is a drip under pressure!! joystik (285 ) 9:12 pm, 10 Aug
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I have to toally agree with you, I don't see how so called experts can tell people not to take suppliments, when they have been proven to help. LOL thats funny about your knitting, I gotta admit I am a bit like that, once I start something I don't like to leave it till its finished janetmk1 (39 ) 9:12 pm, 10 Aug
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Well maybe your story |
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may make them start advising patients to take supplements. I just couldn't stand the smell of meat cooking at all, especially during the first week after treatment. Love Kev and the knitting. I am getting a hard time already....tough!
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Paula txt me before and sends her love and hugs to |
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you all. She thinks Josh will have to stay 5 days anyway. Her Mum arrived tonight to help out for a couple of weeks or so. Of course its such a busy time on the farm just now with calving just starting..... joystik (285 ) 9:14 pm, 10 Aug
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I like that! Poor Paula. Is she bearing up okay? What a run these kids are having. It's not fair. Hope things are a bit better for you and Ryan tonight Bogey. Big ((((HUGS)))) to you all XXX
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poor paula |
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glad her mum is there to help out. Gosh our wee boys are a worry aren't they. You just feel so helpless.
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everywhere, and whe we would stop I would always be saying 'I just need to finish this row or what ever' Did his poor head in. Then he told me it was only for Grannys, but he forgot that he has got 8 grandkids of his own plus 2 others by different relationships, so I guess they are mine too.....Now there is a great grand daughter too, so I better get the needles out of the mothballs and get on with it.... joystik (285 ) 9:18 pm, 10 Aug
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Hi Boop hows things with you?? Hope you're not |
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working too hard up there. Man we have been having great weather here. There was a bit on the news tonight about the unbearable winter we have had in this country, but Southland wasn't included I dont think. Ours has been so nice and I think quite mild. Hard frosts but beautiful sunny mild days.... joystik (285 ) 9:21 pm, 10 Aug
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Hi Kiwikaz, have you been to the Pavillion at..... |
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Colac Bay before for a meal?? It is really lovely. We go out there quite often really and just lovel looking at the sea while we wine and dine.... joystik (285 ) 9:24 pm, 10 Aug
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Wheres Sonia tonight?? Hope she has had a good |
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day. I bet you are packing still so everything is done in plenty of time. Or were you going for your Oncology appointment tonight??? joystik (285 ) 9:25 pm, 10 Aug
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Hi Dize, bet that was a big dissappointment |
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about your trip. If you went for a train trip a bus would be a big let down. I wouldn't be surprised if that service from Auckland to Wellington wasn't bought up by someone and revived at a later date. It seems to be very popular, but I guess not popular enough. We went on the Taerei Gorge train trip down here from Dunedin and that is a brilliant trip..... joystik (285 ) 9:29 pm, 10 Aug
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Huggggs to Paula and Josh |
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Thinking of you guys, hope your not too itchy Josh. janetmk1 (39 ) 9:30 pm, 10 Aug
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Maewest, Paula said she's ok but I haven't seen |
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her. Shes such a lovely lady. But I guess she is used to all this disruption in their lives. Its just so not fair is it. I feel so guilty being so well and able to do just everything that I have always done, and see the way other people and especially what these poor kids have to put up with..... joystik (285 ) 9:32 pm, 10 Aug
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Hi Bogeyi and Ryan, hope things have been better |
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for you today. Been thinking about you during the day.......(((((((HUGS)))))))) to you both... joystik (285 ) 9:34 pm, 10 Aug
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Bogeyyyyyyyyyy |
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Hope everything is okay with you guys!! janetmk1 (39 ) 9:37 pm, 10 Aug
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Janet, just great to see your Danny making some |
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positive progress with himself!! Thats got to be a good sign for all to see, and something that must please you a lot. Hope it continues. How old is he tomorrow?? Got anything planned for him?? joystik (285 ) 9:40 pm, 10 Aug
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I dont know if these ideas will help or not ...... |
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I have heard of good success with some cancer suffers trying selenium. Selenium can be poisonous in big doses but supplemented correctly it might be worth a go, my mother has lung CA and is taking Magnesium, I am going to try the Selenium on her after I heard of a man shrinking his bowel cancer tumor by using it. It is an interesting story..... My other thought is the power of meditation. Even just concentration on the breath and inhaling deeply can really help. I strongly urge any of you suffering to try meditation. After having had a very bad time over the last two years and having always thought of meditation as something alternative people did, I can really recommend it and even if it doesnt help cure the illness it will help you cope in a positive way with the stress and very alone times you will have. Love to you all especially you Sonia, I think this is a very therapeutic way of dealing with the illness and opening up to others and their pain. Take care. infinityjrc (15 ) 9:50 pm, 10 Aug
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and she ask that i thank you, she said she got a little bag and today she opened that bag and found $5 gawd her eyes would of been like saucers..lol
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hi joystick |
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yes we are working hard trying to get it all done before the bowling season. You are doing so well it seems carrying on as normal. A dear old friend of mine from Hector has gone to live in Invercargil with her daughter she is 86 I love her to bits her daughter-in law is a real estate agent down there as well I will try to find out who she works for. I know her name is Fay M. does it ring a bell? I am presuming you are by there as I don't know that area. How is Lauren?I think we will go to Nelson about the kitchen as now we need a new fire. It never rains but it pours here we had the chimney cleaned and after he left we discovered the wet back was leaking so had to get that shut off and were told our fire was on it's last legs.Oh well
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Hi bogey |
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how's it going?
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Hi maewest |
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that was nice you went out with your friend it helps blow the cob webs away. Good luck with the shawl I could never tackle anything like that much too big. I am going to have a day off tomorrow and have coffee with my sis. when she get;s to town. I have my com. all to myself as other half won't evn turn it on.
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Janet I just hope |
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you have a lovely day with Danny and he enjoys his presents at least he has perked up a wee bit. Have a great day. Hugs
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Hi Boop |
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A new fire hmmm. They don't come cheap. You won't have to worry about regulations there will you? We don't here...yet! Lucky you, a new kitchen. We are in an old house which still has the original kitchen cupboards, Oh well, they will just have to stay for a bit longer. You have a lovely relaxing day tomorrow. maewest (79 ) 10:08 pm, 10 Aug
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what a hard row to hoe you have. Does your husband realise that he has changed or is he too sick to be aware of it. Love to you all . Have you some photos of your wee ones to go on here would love to see them?
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posting. I have heard about selenium and meditation helping. Lots of different theories about what and what not to take. Apparently all NZers should be taking selenium...lack of it in our soil. maewest (79 ) 10:10 pm, 10 Aug
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we really need the kitchen this one is revolting. I am off to send you some more jokes if you are ready for them.
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glad you are okay. We had another lovely day here we are so lucky.I think the mainland is the place to be , down south and the west coast. night
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sent an email tonight to the organiser for the Ian Gawler lecture. A few of us going to attend I hope. Hope you have had a good day too. maewest (79 ) 10:16 pm, 10 Aug
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our night was abosolute crap last night we only had a few hours sleep, ryan was on the toilet every hour going sometimes twice his mucositis was also really bad enough that he woke up twice chocking on his saliva. This morning he was shattered wouldnt have a sleep i think his body was so exhausted he couldnt sleep, finally after a nice long hot shower 1.30 he fell to sleep and slept for 3 hours woke a little then went to sleep again woke a little and then another sleep. He is still really tired but looks so much better, his mouth is full of ulcers and sdown his throat so he is sore but handling it very well....they have taken him of his NG feed as that was making the runs worse so i feel tonight will be better. I am suctioning his mouth to get the mucus out as he cant swallow as it hurts. bogeyi (484 ) 10:16 pm, 10 Aug
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hi Boop |
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look i am on the phone at the moment but can i suggest you try glucosamine for joint complaints,, farmerlloyd (24 ) 10:18 pm, 10 Aug
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That is really good news.. hopefully Sonia will have been be able to have heard tis man tonight .. i just do hope... farmerlloyd (24 ) 10:21 pm, 10 Aug
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Thanks Joystik and Boop :)) |
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Yes its very nice to see him improve a bit after 8 months. He turns 20 tomorrow, I am hoping to get him out for lunch but will wait and see how he feels. If he wants to stay home I will get some movies and pizza for lunchtime. He loves homemade burgers and asked for them for his birthday dinner so thats easy. Hes never been the sort of kid to ask for much unlike his brothers who expect mountains to move LOL... but I will try my best to give him a happy day :)) janetmk1 (39 ) 10:21 pm, 10 Aug
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Hi all just back from Ian Gowler ;o) |
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Saw whole thing, great. My big things to focus on are more sunlight (vit d - Fiji will help there!), increase exercise, rest I'm already doing. Meditations not my thing but something I may be trying. Now I DO have to pack! soniat-d (153 ) 10:24 pm, 10 Aug
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poor Ryan, Its hard to imagine the pain he must be in, I know how a few mouth ulcers feel but to have the amount he has plus everything else. You must be exhausted too, I hope your managing to sleep when Ryan does. (((huggs to you both))) janetmk1 (39 ) 10:28 pm, 10 Aug
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Lovely to see you Sonia, and see you enjoyed |
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Mr Gawlers meeting. Its all very interesting, and a lot about de-stressing one life as well as other stuff. Happy packing....I'm off to bed now. joystik (285 ) 10:28 pm, 10 Aug
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Bogeyi, I can not even hardly relate to what that |
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poor kid is putting up with just now. Thinking about you two and sending you lots of love and hugs....... joystik (285 ) 10:30 pm, 10 Aug
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the pair of you had. Hoping for a better one for you both tonight. Love and (((HUGS))) XXX maewest (79 ) 10:31 pm, 10 Aug
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Hi infinityjrc, thanks so much for your informativ |
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post about the supplements. I am a great believer in these types of things now too. I do sometimes take some chelated selenium, but my CAA has selenium in it anyway. New Zealand soils are very deficient in selemiun and we probably all need it. Hugs to your Mum and you too ......and thanks for posting... joystik (285 ) 10:33 pm, 10 Aug
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see you all tomorrow. Sleep tight and don't let the bugs bite..... joystik (285 ) 10:34 pm, 10 Aug
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Sonia pleased you enjoyed |
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Ian Gawler. I'm hoping to go next week. You go girl. Have A wonderful time in Fiji. We will miss you XXXX Janet I hope Danny is good tomorrow and enjoys his 20th birthday.Have Fun XXXX I'm off to bed...early start. Love to all XXX maewest (79 ) 10:35 pm, 10 Aug
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Brent just realised that Lydia's passport |
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is expired!!!!!!! Arrrrgh??!! soniat-d (153 ) 10:43 pm, 10 Aug
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Do you fly out in the morning or later in the day? coz they may rush it through for you but it will cost you a bit extra. janetmk1 (39 ) 11:07 pm, 10 Aug
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He never lets me look after the passports cos he thinks I'll lose them! Funny thing is I insisted they go in the bags tonight, he said he'd just do them on Saturday morning! Yep, we can rush it through, printing off photo, filling in forms etc now. Teacher can sign off photo tomorrow morning. Panic and $$$ but cheaper than delaying holiday! soniat-d (153 ) 11:12 pm, 10 Aug
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Typical male (Sorry farmerlloyd) fromow on maybe he should leave the passports with you!!! Good luck with the passport in the morning Sonia. They will probably give you an emergency travel document so you can go. janetmk1 (39 ) 11:21 pm, 10 Aug
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Hi, I am 34 years old and was diagnosed with breast cancer in Dec 2005. I have completed 5 months of chemo, and 5 weeks of radiation. Losing my hair was devistating, and I am over my wig!!! Lump has shrunk slightly and am awaiting a masectomy and reconstructive surgery. Getting there!!! Has been a stressful year so far. I do not have any children, but have a partner who has 3 from his marriage. What a catch he is, who moved in with me when I was diagnosed, and tells me continuously that I am beautiful and so pretty, even with my bandana on in bed and my extra 10 kgs I have put on!!!! I am sure I am the only cancer patient who has put on weight!!! Ha. Am having tram flap surgery, and getting a damn good tummy tuck also!! Having "one breast" was a concern for me, too young to have a one sided padded bra!!!
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Are you sure you want immediate reconstruction? I say after my experience its best to leave it until a year or two later, once you're sure they're no recurrence. My recurrence would've been discovered MUCH later than it was if I'd reconstructed (one thing I can be thankful for!) Anyway, sorry to hear your situation, yep your mans a catch! And good luck with everything pop back in anytime ;o) soniat-d (153 ) 11:55 pm, 10 Aug
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I'm just finishing my CT scan gloop :o/!!! |
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Then getting ready for bed (another evening of packing cut short thanks to this palava - arrrgh!). Early start (CT). Major panic (passport)! Photos ready, forms complete, just action stations tomorrow morning! Night all :o) soniat-d (153 ) 11:58 pm, 10 Aug
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Oops, too much on first message! |
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Never say you are too young to get breast cancer, I thought it, and got slapped in the face when diagnosed. At time of diagnosis, I was a career girl, working long hours and chasing overtime. I had just bought my first house, and had many projects, and wanted to buy everything at once. My, that has changed, I continued to work full time during treatment, I relax and relish my 2 days off, and now take everything in my stride. The saying, live to work and not work to live is sooooooo true!!! Lets all take a step back ladies, and look after ourselves!!
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Hi Soniat-d |
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Yes, have made the decision for reconstruction, having a chest is quite important to me, in the way I feel and dress, etc. And I am a big sauk when it comes to hospitals, needles, just one BIG operation for me. Are you having further treatment?
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Good morning to everyone this morning |
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Had to help Brent sort out the jolly passport mess :o/!!! Will get to sleep in heaps in Fiji ;o) soniat-d (153 ) 7:16 am, 11 Aug
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at the moment Sonia. I hope you have a really enjoyable time away on holiday. Relax and Unwind. and Relax some more. look forward to seeing you here when you return farmerlloyd (24 ) 7:23 am, 11 Aug
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We were going to go to Norfolk Island a couple of years ago and found Laurens passport had expired. We renewed it and didn't go in the end, and now ours have expired too. Paula picked the forms up for me but I havent got the passports renewed yet. Hope you have a good day. You will certainly be ready for a holiday by the time you get there. I will miss you too..... joystik (285 ) 9:10 am, 11 Aug
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Danny for today. Hope he has a great day and its the beginning of a new start for him. You'll have to get him in a party hat at lunch time and take a pic!! Hope you all have a great day anyway..... joystik (285 ) 9:14 am, 11 Aug
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monster found you too. I am 44 and was also diagnosed in march this year, had a bi-lateral mastectomy in may and have had 3 of my 6 chemo treatments. The mastectomy was nothing, compared to the way I felt about losing my hair also. Hair loss is the only side effect I have had from the chemo. Because I had lymph node involvement also, I have been given a MEGA dose of FEC, but have got through it fine so far. I am not opting for re-construction either. I think it would be different if I still had 1 breast, but because I have lost both, I decided a prosthesis would be just fine for me. However, as I know we are all different, and I wish you the best of luck and good health as you continue on along this journey. Hope we hear more from you. ((((HUGS)))) joystik (285 ) 9:19 am, 11 Aug
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weekend, so you will be out dashing about getting your farm chores done before it arrives. Dont work too hard though. Its lovely and sunny here just now, and hopefully it will last a wee while longer yet. Hi Kiwikaz, hows things with you today?? Hows hubby? Hope he's been ok too. What a jolly nightmare for you all, wondering how things will be from one day to the next. I think about you often too. Hope the sheep hold off having their babies til after the snow, if it comes at all.... Hi Landylass, Hows things in Oamaru? Hope you're not doing to much. Tiredness can last a while after Radiotherapy I was told, so take it easy for a while wont you. joystik (285 ) 9:23 am, 11 Aug
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Hi Boop, whats on your agenda today?? More..... |
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gardening and outside stuff while the weather is good. Sorry you have found a few things wrong since you've been there. Sometimes that happens doesnt it, its just one thing after another and you wonder where it will all end. Hi Maewest, you'll be at work and already done half a shift by now. Hope you've got the knitting with you.!! Dont suppose you've got time to knit and work. What about you Dize? Are you knitting too?? Bigger kids dont really wear much of that sort of stuff now do they? More into easy stuff to wash and dry, rather than handwashing I suppose. Hope you all have a good day anyway. joystik (285 ) 9:26 am, 11 Aug
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her hortly to see how the young fella is. Hi scottygirl, gregp3, reece, pomegal, meridian and icarus. Hope you are all busy doing stuff and keeping well and warm. The winter has been very mild here in southland compared to what some of you have had to contend with. We haven't even had lots of rain. Just a few really hard frosts, but the days are so sunny and beautiful, you dont worry about the frosty start. Have a good day all of you and see you again soon......(((((HUGS))))) joystik (285 ) 9:30 am, 11 Aug
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has anyone heard how things are going for those two families?? I haven't had an update for a couple of weeks and last time I checked Briyannas caring bridge site there wasn't an up date either. Hope that no news is good news. Still thinking about you guys and your kids any way. Keep smiling and Keep the sword held up high too....(((HUGS))) joystik (285 ) 9:32 am, 11 Aug
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Beautiful day here today, I love sunny days. Danny opened his pressies and was thrilled, he looks happy and has gone to set up his new gaming keyboard for a tournament he has today. The boys have all stayed home today which is nice for Danny as they have been chatting away to him. janetmk1 (39 ) 9:34 am, 11 Aug
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Thinking about you guys also :)) janetmk1 (39 ) 9:39 am, 11 Aug
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but our very good friends have just found out hubby has a mass behind retina in his eye. he is in rockie oz same place we got told about the brain tumor. and will be flying to brisbane for a op. same place hubby had his ops. and its his birthday hubby was diagnoised two days before his 34th birthday. they have been such good support to us, this is like living it all over again, why why why?? i feel sick. kiwikaz3 (10 ) 10:02 am, 11 Aug
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fair is it. There is so much of this around, and I think the 1 in 3 statistic is pretty much the way it is. I have been told of 2 ladies in the village here with Breast cancer in the last week, which must make at least six of us now since march if not more. When oh when will there be a preventative available. Surely it would be better to beable to isolate the responsible genes and prevent it rather than wait tilits here and then try for a cure?? You just never know who will be next. Just have to be positive and ive each day like its your last.....(((HUGS)))) to you kiwikaz... joystik (285 ) 10:10 am, 11 Aug
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And thanks for your response. Stay strong and busy during chemo, and give yourself little treats. I went to Surfers after my last one, but even during treatments, my lovely friends sent me flowers, facial vouchers, etc. I now have 2 more wigs, shop around, and here on trade me! Have had a few laughs with the wig also, peoples reaction when they get told it is a wig, etc. My 4 year old god son saw me without it on, and his Mum had just tinted my lashes and brows. She asked him did my eyes look nice? Yep! he replied, and then I asked him if I looked a bit different, and what was missing? He asked his Mummy, "What is missing Mummy"? Gorgeous, kids cheer you up. He later said, " Would you put your hair up Rose"? Still trying to work that one out.
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and I have kept myself fully occupied during this whole thing. I go for a ride on my bike almost every day even if its only 2 or 3 k's, but always find stuff hat intrests me to do. I has done my full training to become a Real Estate sales persn since I was diagnosed and passed my final exam a couple of weeks age. Just waiting now to see if have got a position I applied for about 10 days ago. The wigs are really good. People here are still saying, isn't it lucky you didn't lose your hair!! Thats so funny...if only they knew! Still, its not the end of the world and it does grow back. joystik (285 ) 10:45 am, 11 Aug
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and well done you on further training. Yes, I have had comments about my wig that I have a giggle to myself about. Like, "Your hair is so shiny, what products do you use"?, or "Who did your foils"? Ha, if they only knew. Mine has started to come back through, got a trim the other day, $10!!! fantastic. It is very thick and a dark brown colour, my hairdresser Stuart says it looks great, and just waiting a couple more weeks for it grow a little more, and will be putting a colour through it and off to buy some hair product!! Hooray. You will love when it comes back through, a new look, and healthy hair!
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Darn fire alarm, you might have managed 4-5 hours without it! Happy birthday to Danny... hope he has a nice day. Kiwikaz chin up, we always think the worst. Guess the distance is not helping either. Have they got family support or like you were, stuck over there without any? Sun is shining here but I'm tired and sore again today. Downed all the supplements so going to stoke up the fire and knit today! landylass (48 ) 11:08 am, 11 Aug
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but the lady I will work with is away so I guess it could even be monday. I think the job is mine OK but they are working out the boundaries and a proposal as to how it will all work for us both. I'm off to Queenstown for the night tomorrow, and its supposed to snow so that will be great. I have Oncology with Dr Perez on tuesday and also an appointment with Dr North the Radiologist from Dunedin, the same day. Did you have that person?? Then Chemo on thursday, so another busy week coming up. Good on you for taking on knitting a shawl. I started one but it was taking to long so abandoned it in faver of smaller projects. Have a great day and rest.......(((HUGS)))) joystik (285 ) 12:04 pm, 11 Aug
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here titled Missing: LUKE?? All seems a bit strange and almost an insinuation that the whole thing with Koen isn't true?? Anyone else seem it?? joystik (285 ) 1:08 pm, 11 Aug
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Joystik.... just hope you beat the snow there! I went to a seminar in first week I was in Dunedin and I think the Dr at it was a John North. I thought he was an oncologist but might have been mistaken. I certainly saw him floating round oncology/radiation dept during treatment. If its him he was a very nice and informative dude! I got one sleeve to finish on a jersey and was going to try and do it today but now I have to go to town and pick up hubbys prescription. My brain wouldn't save my feet, I was meant to pick it up when I was at the Drs yesterday! Luckily they have faxed it to chemist so thats only one stop. I am struggling even getting in and out of car at moment. landylass (48 ) 2:04 pm, 11 Aug
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Brent had to pull Lydia out of school to get a new photo - one we had not acceptable (awww it was a good one!). Sorry but I'm just laughing so much about all this, egg on Brents face all right LOL! If roles were reversed and he'd had to pay all that $$$ and go to all that hassle cos I'D screwed up I'd have heard about it for years! I'll be the bigger person and not do that - though I am telling everyone I meet LOL ;o) CT went OK (no results, face music when I return) though my old scan films never showed so left them still hunting those down. Great last Vitamin C infusion - no pain or discomfort! They've given me vitamin c enemas to take away :o/!!! Eeek! Gotta go sorry ((((hugs)))) to you all xoxox soniat-d (153 ) 2:05 pm, 11 Aug
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tackle the supplements and wanted them like NOW! I got Clinicians CoQ10, Hi Spec Antioxidant, Omega3, Joint Ease with Glucosamine and Magnesium. The last one is to help put back what one lot of diabetic pills could be taking out of my body. If this lot doesn't work I am going to get the gin bottle out!!!! Have a great weekend. landylass (48 ) 2:07 pm, 11 Aug
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Hope you are all having as good a day as possible. Have an awesome holiday Sonia, you deserve it, especially the much-needed rest. We will all be thinking of you while you are away. Will you have access to a computer while you are away - you could end taking 2 whole days to read your thread when you come back!! Look what you have started!! It is funny you said that about Luke, joystik, it is weird that he has disappeared totally, after coming on the board so often. It MUST be genuine, it would be too horrible to be a hoax.
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too. Seems it just might be a hoax. Someone wanting some attention. If it is genuine I just hope they are ok. landylass (48 ) 2:13 pm, 11 Aug
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someone who apparently works at the hospital where he was supposed to be getting the treatment for the little boy, went looking for him and asked and no one had even heard of him. Its all very sad isnt it.... joystik (285 ) 3:49 pm, 11 Aug
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out. See it takes a woman to get things going right doesn't it. Pleased your day went ok too, with your Vic C transfusion etc. Will you get the CT results when you return?? Paula said Josh was fine today and had the teacher with him, and they were making puppets. Sounded like a lot of fun for him. Paula sends her love to you all too. Hope you manage to relax a little before you fly out Sonia...Have you had any more emails from Luke??? I haven't. All a little strange I think, now, reading the other thread. joystik (285 ) 3:52 pm, 11 Aug
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The lady that phoned said he was from the Radiology Dept at Dunedin but Oncology and radiology kinda roll in to ones at times. I guess they are alldaling with the same people arent they. I would suppose that he will be getting things in place ready for when Radiotherapy starts. Sorry to hear you have got a bit of trouble with getting about Landylass. I guess having the diabetes already, is a whole different ball game, once the cancer arrived up as well. Do you have a few drugs for the Diabeties side of things?? Its getting all the combinations right isn't it......Glad the knitting is coming along nicely.. joystik (285 ) 3:56 pm, 11 Aug
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hands :o) Yay! Still only halfway with packing eeek - off for more now. Its that famous dinner with friends tonight, so looks like Saturday will be major pack day! Have a great eveing all xoxox soniat-d (153 ) 4:36 pm, 11 Aug
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the diabetes wasn't too much of an issue. Just had to watch the diet. I went thru a really stressful period in my life about 18 months prior to diagnosis and ended up with high blood pressure & chlorestral and got put onto meds then. It just complicated things a bit with all the drugs while doing treatment and having to start insulin before chemo. I will come right, just getting dam impatient and nobody told me about these possible side effects!!!!! Sun is still shining here but have the logbox stacked up with wood ready for the cold snap. Enjoy Queenstown. I want to get back to Kinloch. Thats where one of my hubbys ancestors came from. I saw in the AA Directions Magazine where someone had turned the old family cottage into a upmarket B&B so now I want to go there! Last time we were up there was just before they tarsealed the road to Glenorchy so it will all have changed now, and probably lots more building up that way too. landylass (48 ) 4:43 pm, 11 Aug
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it to the last minute. Half the fun of packing. Enjoy your dinner with all your friends. Make sure they all know about the passport incident!!!!! landylass (48 ) 4:44 pm, 11 Aug
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So just pack till finished Sat night, is the plan. OK back to it - doing the kids entertainment bit now ;o) soniat-d (153 ) 4:52 pm, 11 Aug
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This will be the last time I'm on here till after the weekend - I'm going to Palmy. Have an awesome holiday Sonia - R & R, you sure deserve it! Enjoy your dinner party tonight - I take it your 'friend' is not coming - bah humbug! Have a wonderful weekend Joystick (yes, year 6 is std 4 LOL). I will be thinking of our wee boys Ryan and Joshi. Bogeyi and Paula - you guys are top mums!!! I don't know how you both cope. Kiwikaz - so sorry to hear about your friend - I will have my fingers crossed for the best possible prognosis. Janet, I hope Danny's birthday was/is special! Landylass, I hope those suppliments kick in soon! Dize, happy birthday to little Maddison. Boop, Farmerlloyd Maewest ... have an awesome weekend - I plan to! Oh, Hardyro, I had a tramflap reconstruction in Nov 2004. I will be back next week if you want to talk. Love to you all!!!! xxxxxx meridian1 (300 ) 4:55 pm, 11 Aug
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dabeties thing. Probably the stress is where the cancer came from too. Seems stress is the BIGGY in the cancer equation. Hope it all comes together for you soon so you can get rid of the side effects. I do feel quite gulity coming on here saying that I dont have any, especially when I here what everyone else is putting up with. joystik (285 ) 4:56 pm, 11 Aug
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tonight wont you. Theres still enough time for packing. I've been out in the garden planting fresh silver beet plants and gourmet lettuces. I have left the lettuces inside just for while we are away, to give them a bit of a start in life, seeing as it is meant to snow. We do grow a few vegies in the bay window in our lounge during the winter, then you know how fresh they are dont you?? joystik (285 ) 4:59 pm, 11 Aug
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to get going again. I guess I thought once treatment finished a few days to get over the tiredness and life would be back to normal.... yeah! Everyone reacts different. I am amazed at those who manage to work right thru chemo. Another lady here has just finished her FEC x 6 and now waiting on radiation. She has had a sore mouth right at the last but has handled it pretty good too. Keep it up Joystik. landylass (48 ) 5:01 pm, 11 Aug
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near Maloolaaba(sp)? I have a friend at Twin Waters also and that is up that way too I believe, although I havent been there for about, well actually nearly 30 years!! Oh Dear! Time does fly doesn't it. Enjoy wee Madisons birthday tonight wont you. At 5 they are just so cute and say such lovely things....and just love birthdays and parties too....have fun. joystik (285 ) 5:02 pm, 11 Aug
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wee bit ahead of me so will probably be finished her Radiotherapy before I start mine. I think Dr Perez said I would have 15 treatments, and they would wait between 3 and 4 weeks after chemo before they start. I cant wait til its all over either Landylass, and get too work proper again. joystik (285 ) 5:05 pm, 11 Aug
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OK off to glam up for tonight ;o) Yep, no more emails from Lissa so guessing neither her nor Ken will come. Their loss!? Looking forward to seeing everyone else :o) They're such great friends, it's like a second family :o) soniat-d (153 ) 6:18 pm, 11 Aug
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that thread about Luke, actually Know its all a load of porkies!! It does seem like a terrible lot of trouble to go to, but apparently ther have been all sorts of scams on here! Not that I have had anything to do with any of them, except a woman that was missing near Dunedin in her car. People were out looking for her etc and she was at home posting in the thread using someones elses name. No that seems absolutely ODD to me..Hows things with you Bogeyi?? Hows Ryan doing just now??? joystik (285 ) 7:02 pm, 11 Aug
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tomorrow. I had wondered where you had got to Boop. Lovely for you to spend a day entertaining visitors, some days are like that though arent they....... joystik (285 ) 7:04 pm, 11 Aug
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Been a bit happening on here again today. I'm aiming for an early night....tired and an early start in the morning. Sonia will be enjoying her dinner out. What a day she has had with passport etc. Landylass, I do hope those supplements kick in quickly. You must be feeling miserable with all those aches and pains. A double whammy for you with the diabetes as well. This shawl is going to take ages to knit. Hope I don't lose interest!! I still have pins and needles in my hand so try not to knit for too long.
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to hear that he has at last turned that first corner and is feeling better. When will there be some counts to record?? joystik (285 ) 7:48 pm, 11 Aug
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Hi Bettyboop |
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Another tired body. Must be something in the air. I have read through all the new posts, but do you think I can remember who has said what??!! You need an early night too!
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It is really hard to come in here and remember |
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what everyone has said. I have to go back over and over it some nights......so its not just you..... joystik (285 ) 7:55 pm, 11 Aug
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It has been another lovely day in Southland today hasn't it ...and the talk of snow has been put off until Sunday. But one of my last chores for today was to collect more firewood to be prepared for whenever that cold snap comes. farmerlloyd (24 ) 7:58 pm, 11 Aug
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Joystik!I kepp flicking back too and I still forget!!! Hi Farmerlloyd. How goes it with you? We just got another load of firewood last week. I do love it when the fire is going.
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I really wonder at your long work shifts. I remember you saying you have two computer monitors ... to look after! I hope they are the modern LCD design. I have heard that they are not such a strain on the eyes as these old tube ones which are slowly becoming redundant .. farmerlloyd (24 ) 8:03 pm, 11 Aug
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Farmerlloyd I only work |
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7 hours today and tomorrow. Yhat's okay. I'm just not good at early starts. 12 hours on Sunday is a long one but it is busy so the time goes quickly. Then 8 hours on Monday night.Yip LCD monitors. They are easier on the eyes I have to say. Need one here!
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mmmmm we burn both wood and coal at the same time and our fire runs continously usually from April thru till Sept ... Not long to wait now !!! farmerlloyd (24 ) 8:05 pm, 11 Aug
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we have the same need. This screen is so shoddy we have to move any pictures into an editing programmme with brightness controls just to lighten up the overall detail. Monitor brightness control is set to the max already ! farmerlloyd (24 ) 8:10 pm, 11 Aug
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yes it is, |
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hard to remember who said what!!!!. just popping in to say hello before i go and get my kids from a birthday party. got my firewood sorted too farmrlloyd. and no lambs yet thank goodness. well we have had a very long day today talked to my friend and yes they head to brisbane on monday. they are reasonably certain it is cancer. but until the op and pathology comes back (as we all know) they wont be 100 % as the tumor is quite large sounds as though he will lose his eye. but hopeing it hasnt travelled to far and radaition can deal to it, anyway hope you are all having a good day. kiwikaz3 (10 ) 8:12 pm, 11 Aug
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Oops it sounds like |
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your monitor is on the way out Farmerlloyd!!! We have a woodburner plus one of those old chippie thingees in the kitchen which heats the water. It's great.
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glad you got the passport sorted when i was living in oz and mum breast cancer was diagnoised i was chasing a courier truck down the highway to catch up with my daughters passport. i thought i was flying the next night as it was a midnight flight so had to get my skates on and chase it up and catch the flight lucky mum rung me to see if i was all organised!!!!!!anyway hope you having a nice dinner with friends. :) kiwikaz3 (10 ) 8:18 pm, 11 Aug
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youve had a busy day!! good one. i have to helping my sisilaw get ready for miss 13 birthday bout 12 kids there tonite lucky them. and then her 40 tommorrow nite gotta think of something to wear as its dress up and get in party mode. see what sort of day it is tommorrow for hubby, not that he really drinks anymore but he loves the music. do him good and me to forget the c word and have a laugh! kiwikaz3 (10 ) 8:21 pm, 11 Aug
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your friend. It's just so hard, the waiting game. Hope everything is okay in household tonight. You sure have a lot to contend with. Wishing you all a very happy weekend.
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i would put a pic up |
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but a i dont know how to do it and b i have to re install my photo programme as i just got a new puter and i havent got it quite right never seem to find the time to play with it beside i need the kids to show me how kiwikaz3 (10 ) 8:23 pm, 11 Aug
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Hi kiwikaz |
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Good to be organised with your firewood supplies and unfortunately organising lambing to only happen when the weather is nice is more a matter of luck as you will know. I just hope all is quiet with your flock for the next few days. It is a shame about another brain cancer involving one of your friends, kiwikaz. Total bummer. farmerlloyd (24 ) 8:24 pm, 11 Aug
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thanks got my fire roaring too. how is the knitting going. i have a quilt to do for relay for life but im to wound up. glad bogeyi and ryan have had a better day :) any news on josh? kiwikaz3 (10 ) 8:25 pm, 11 Aug
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Kwikaz I think |
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I should have just bought a shawl off TM!! I'm busy unpicking a few rows as we speak!!! It is going to test my patience. Quilting would take a fair bit of patience too!!!
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lol rather you than me!! well currnetly i only have 1 & 3/4 blocks done so have a ways to go. but i am determind to get it done one way or another. kiwikaz3 (10 ) 8:36 pm, 11 Aug
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I don't know how you will ever find the time with all that you ahve got on your plate. Good luck.
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I had a txt from Paula earlier in the day and Josh |
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was all good, and had his teacher there with him,and they were going to be making puppets. Paula sounded much happier and sends her love to everyone..... joystik (285 ) 8:57 pm, 11 Aug
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just for the night, but its looking like we could quite easily miss the snow up there. Seems like it will go up the east side of the Island again. No worry about firewood here, just sit in the lazy boy chair with the remote and keep on increasing the temp if you feel cold. I love the heat pump, mainly because I cant stand the mess a fire makes. I dont mind fires at other peoples places though, just not mine....The power bills aren't that expensive really either, about $500 for winter so far including everything. joystik (285 ) 9:02 pm, 11 Aug
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what are you going to dress up in? Is it a theme party of just any fancy dress?? They can be a load of fun especially if everyone dresses up.... joystik (285 ) 9:04 pm, 11 Aug
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enjoy your night out tomorrow night. Go and enjoy yourself! Bummer about your friend, especially as its all in the same places that it happened for you guys. Fingers crossed it is beatable! By time you have Miss11 birthday you will be sick of them! landylass (48 ) 9:04 pm, 11 Aug
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bogey best news I have |
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Like you farmerlloyd our |
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fire goes non stop we burn coal of course living in a coal mining town.I have tried glucosamine but didn't notice a lot of difference. I am convinced when I get strssed I get worse. Keep warm
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joystick if it is not a rude question |
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are you going for a naughty night out? I am jealous. It turned a bit cold here but we are so lucky the day has been good again.Good luck with the pamplets. I have a bottle of wine in the fridge and when you sell your first house I will celebrate with it.Canterbury got beat I am sulking
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Kiwikaz you go and have a great time |
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take your mind off all the sadness around you for awhile. Hugs
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you lucky thing dize |
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I hope you have a great holiday. I do love Aus. but my other half hates traveling so I go with my friends and really enjoy it.My youngest grandaughter is coming up five and she is just delightful,calls me nannyo and I love it.
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sonia how long will you be away? |
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we will all miss you and the girls. TRake care and have a marvelous time.
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Janet did the day go alright? |
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That was nice for the boys to be together. night
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landylass yoou keep warm this weekend |
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don't let that chill get in your bones. Were you any better today? Have a good rest on the weekend. People don't realise what a great climate we have here really it is never that awful cold like they get in CH CH (sorry maewest)
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Ah No Boop, we can have a naughty night easier at |
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home!! We will take Lauren with us and stay at the Heritage Hotel, at Fernhill. Looks quite nice actually. Might have to tuck her up in bed before we go to the casino cos she wont get in there. Have to have ID if you look under 20.... I did all the pamphlets I had but Lauren will do the other 300 cos its actually her job. I was just helpin out because we wont be here tomorrow. joystik (285 ) 10:01 pm, 11 Aug
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you lucky thing going to the casino |
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just love them. Do you have a wee go on the pokies? You may have to take your winter woollies.I was hoping it would have been naughty but never mind another time.
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Hi maewest |
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how is the knitting I get sore wrists I can't do it anymore. Your hours are not bad this weekend but make sure you wrap up warm.take care and have a good weekend.
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I Know what its like in Buller Boop, and its..... |
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way better than it used to be thats for sure. No where near the rain and quite a micro clmate in some places. CHCH is terrible in the winter often and has those Mad Dog nor-westers in the summer. Who beat Canterbury?? thats not on is it?? I willlet you know when its time to crack out the wine. I've got a few cold ones on standby too actually. I just love Asti's from Italy....whats your favourite?? joystik (285 ) 10:08 pm, 11 Aug
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paula and joshi |
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thinking of you and pleased josh is not too bad now.Love to Chris and Cassie.
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Righto I'm off to bed everyone. Hope you have had |
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a good night Sonia, and if I dont get time to post in the morning, I wish you a lovely holiday in Fiji. I will miss you, but promise to keep this going for when you get back....((((HUGS)))) joystik (285 ) 10:22 pm, 11 Aug
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evening all :)) |
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Danny seemed to enjoy his day. Hes watching the wrestling with his brothers now and they seem happy in their own world. Can't get excited about it myself though I did enjoy seeing it live when they came to nz earlier this year. I am also getting a new kitchen but keep changing my mind about exactly where to put everything. Think I may have to get some help with it. janetmk1 (39 ) 10:30 pm, 11 Aug
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I have looked at the heat pumps and was told they don't get rid of crying windows so am leaning more toward dvs but I would be interested in your opinion of the heat pump and how much of you house does it heat? I hope you have a good trip to Queenstown, that is one place I haven't been yet so am keen to get my boys down there. I took them to oz last year and they thoroughly enjoyed themselves. We did all the theme parks and oz zoo etc, the weather was so lovely. janetmk1 (39 ) 10:35 pm, 11 Aug
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How long did you take glucosamine for and what strength? I have been taking it for about 9 months 1500 mgs and I find it really good. I had a bad back injury speed skating when i was young, one of those " you just have to live with it" kind. So I have tried everything under the sun for it and i refuse to take pain killers. the injury was causing problems with my hip so I started glucosamine and it took about 4 months to really begin to work. janetmk1 (39 ) 10:38 pm, 11 Aug
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I am gladd Ryan has improved a bit today, every time I think of his poor mouth and throat I cringe. He must be a tough cookie. I think hes a very brave little boy :)) janetmk1 (39 ) 10:41 pm, 11 Aug
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Janet I took them for awhile |
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can't remember what strenght or brand. What are yours? I ended up taking one pain killer every morning or I couldn;t play bowls hate doing it but was desperate. Different seasons affect me, spring is the worst for my aches.
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Boop mine are.... |
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Thompsons Ultra glucosamine 1500. They actually recommend you take them with msm, the glucosamine repairs the tissue and msm is for the pain.Personally I think you have to play around with the suppliments till you find what works well for you. I also take omega 3 with it. janetmk1 (39 ) 11:44 pm, 11 Aug
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Hello, this is a long thread |
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very long nitrolemon (13 ) 11:55 pm, 11 Aug
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the party is 80's or shock your mother not sure what to wear? thought of gothic or something.off to have a rummage and see what i can come up with. joystik have a lovely time in queenstown, weather isnt looking to good at this stage ! kiwikaz3 (10 ) 8:16 am, 12 Aug
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wishing you and your family a happy, peaceful, rejuvenating. holiday with lots of sunshine to soak up the vitamin D :) kiwikaz3 (10 ) 8:21 am, 12 Aug
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Hi Joystik :o) |
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Pillow arrived this morning thanks :o) Its very pretty isn't it? And what a sweetie adding the stickers for the girls - they love stickers :o) Thank you! soniat-d (153 ) 10:56 am, 12 Aug
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Hi all, great time out last night :o) |
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Lydia played up at Ballet, took 1/2 hour to settle her into the class (all weepy) so never got to cut out and do the last-minute things I had planned for then. Grrr! So off now to catch up, we'll be fine, just going to be busy! soniat-d (153 ) 10:57 am, 12 Aug
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Morning all |
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Hope you all have a great day :)) janetmk1 (39 ) 11:10 am, 12 Aug
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Grr the cold has hit here... |
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wasn't too bad first thing then the southerly blast came thru. Hubby in my bad books. For first time in ages he didn't bank the fire last night, then went to work really early and never got it going like he normally does. Never mind gave me a chance to clean it out and got it stoked up now. Was really sore when I went to bed last night, had taken some panadol but no effect. Woke up during night and realised I had rolled over and wasn't aching so bad. Feeling bit better this morning so fingers crossed these supplements are kicking in. Taking a good dose of joint stuff for four days and today is only day 3 so could be on the improve here hopefully! landylass (48 ) 11:31 am, 12 Aug
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Have a great trip |
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Sonia.... agh the thought of warmth and sunshine when all we got is an antartic blast!!! Enjoy your trip to Queenstown too Joystik. Hope the hubby hasn't heard any weather reports! Kiwikaz are you going to shock your mum at the party tonight??? More to the point are you taking her too??? Hope your Mr has a good time tonight too. He will enjoy the music and fun even if he can't have a drink. Have fun. landylass (48 ) 11:34 am, 12 Aug
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I have put some more pics on photobucket bogeyi (484 ) 12:47 pm, 12 Aug
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Great pics Bogeyi |
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Glad to hear he's improving :o) He's losing his hair I see, is he OK with that? I still think he looks fab ;o) xoxoxoxox soniat-d (153 ) 2:18 pm, 12 Aug
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Oncologist just called :o/ |
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News isn't good. Verbal only @ this stage. Cancers back, in liver too, thats all I know at this stage but as I've said, I can feel them all in my breast now, and they're growing fast. He said they'll be trying an oral chemotherapy as soon as I return. Taking anti-nausea meds over with me. Bugga :o/ !!! soniat-d (153 ) 3:53 pm, 12 Aug
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I just don't know what to say. My heart goes out to you. Thank goodness there is still something else to fight the blasted monster. I don't know anything about oral chemotherapy - is it stronger than the normal stuff?
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He just said its very different |
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We're going to ask lots of questions, believe me. Don't want to stop the Vit C yet, believe my body NEEDS it and it could well be the answer... If only there was something / someone who could give and absolute guaranteed answer?! soniat-d (153 ) 4:08 pm, 12 Aug
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what can i say....just know that you have lots of people crossing their fingers and if they do... praying for you. I will be doing both. Enjoy Fiji with your family and come back with your sword raised high. I read every day but only do the very occasional message and "bumping". While you are away i will do my best to make sure that this thread keeps going and tomorrow i am going to make sure i take a copy for you....just in case. Hugs to you and your family.. Trish
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oh sonia that has made me sad to hear that |
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you are a very positive person and I know you will fight all the way, the only thing different this time is you have us to help you this time. I only wish you heard the news when you got back, I hope you can still relax and enjoy yourself. Lots of cuddles to you......
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Yeah I know |
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I think the oncologist thought I was really worried so thought he should say, though given what he said, don't see how that would be helping LOL. Had a cry already, while girls out. Still packing, but getting there! Lots of interruptions! About to fax a quick letter to my oncologist if I have time, outlining what I'm on now, whats been happening with vit C etc. So they can consider all that along with everything. soniat-d (153 ) 4:32 pm, 12 Aug
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around on the Vitamin C thing (he was a sceptic). soniat-d (153 ) 4:33 pm, 12 Aug
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Glad I've just been to the Ian Gowler talk ;o) |
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That'll help me refocus over in Fiji ;o) soniat-d (153 ) 4:35 pm, 12 Aug
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sonia....
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Fly out at 1pm |
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Because of all the carry=on out there - probably leaving her about 10am soniat-d (153 ) 4:45 pm, 12 Aug
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Sonia, just as Bogeyi said |
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I wish you were not taking this news with you while away on holiday, but we know you will stay as strong and positive as you aleays are. And when you return you will have the support of all of your friends here to help you continue your fight.All the very best for your holiday Sonia. Biggest hugs and wishes that all will work out fine for you. Look forward to hearing from you when you return farmerlloyd (24 ) 4:45 pm, 12 Aug
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I don't know which is worse, to hear this news just before you go on holiday, or to worry all the time you are away wondering what the news will be???? You have had a bad feeling about this all the time, haven't you? (Even though you have been putting a brave face on it for us). I am not surprised you had a good cry, I had a cry for you too. Please feel free to let your guard down with us, we are all with you 100%. It is so hard when you have to keep a smiling face for the girls. Enjoy your holiday and then come back and have your oral chemo and kill that monster for good.
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I wish you had heard it when you come back not now. We will all be praying for you, go and have agreat time and deal with it when you get back. I am at a loss as what to say. LOve and all the luck in the world.
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So sorr Sonia that he couldn't give you some positive results to take away with you. I really feel for you. I know your a fighter and it will never beat you girl, so go have a damn good holiday with your family and come back for the next round rested and prepared I have been doing a lot of reading on the subject and if I find anything interesting I will let you know. I have to admit I am leaning a lot towards the special diets and alternative medicines to suppliment treatment. We will all be here to fight with you every step of the way :)) janetmk1 (39 ) 4:58 pm, 12 Aug
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landylass it is cold here today |
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wet on and off but definetly cooler. I like to get at the fire and clean it out now and again ours is going full speed today. Glad you are feeling better , take care
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Bogey is right.will keep things going till you get back please shout, scream or swear or whatever helps we are here for you. Hugs
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think. But after everything I've told him lately, its funny when I said about the oral chemo he said, "Maybe we should just stick with the vit C for a while longer?!" soniat-d (153 ) 5:30 pm, 12 Aug
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Thanks all just finished my fax to oncologist |
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Better fax it off and get back to packing ;o) soniat-d (153 ) 5:31 pm, 12 Aug
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Are the girls looking forward to their trip?
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We all are ;o) soniat-d (153 ) 5:40 pm, 12 Aug
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Evening all |
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Looks like I'm going to make it on the packing ;o) Just last bits and bobs now, and actually loading them all into the suitcases LOL. soniat-d (153 ) 7:18 pm, 12 Aug
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Hi Sonia |
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just incase I don't get back on, have an absolutely fantastic holiday. Relax and enjoy, you deserve every minute of it. You will be missed in this thread but we wait with baited breath for your return and all the fantastic details of your trip. Wishing you, Brent and the girls the best holiday ever. Leave all your worries here and simply enjoy!!!! Strength, warm fuzzies & all the best xoxoxoxoxox
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I'll say boop ;o) And thanks Cole and everyone. Sorry I've been away so much, have missed reading heaps of this, hope everyone else is well. Brent discovered we have internet access in our room so may be able to pop in and say hi occasionally ;o) soniat-d (153 ) 8:09 pm, 12 Aug
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sonia if I miss you before you leave |
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have an awesome time, Ryan and I are sitting here thinking of those white sandy beaches and sunny skies.....Bula
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Hi Sonia |
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Have just been catching up the day's messages. My heart is just breaking for you. What awful news to hear just before you head away on holiday. You go and have a lovely relaxing time with your beautiful family. Stay strong, sword high and feed off all the positive vibes from this thread. Warm and huge ((((HUGS)))) for you XXXX
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we are going to miss you Sonia |
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Have a great time in Fiji :))) janetmk1 (39 ) 8:32 pm, 12 Aug
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would love to hear how you are going. Hope your packing is finished now . Sword high and go to it.
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Hi maewest |
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