Christmas Countdown - 2014

[Christmas-A-Holic]

Sitting outside, reading a good book, watching the kids play, DH is working on the garden, and we're getting ready to have a picnic.

How nice! I was sitting outside this morning with a cup of coffee and all the stray kitties came and joined me. I need to put some type of gate up on my porch so I can bring the dogs outside with me. They just sit and look out the door at me! =)

Enjoy your picnic!!!

 

[snowflake22]

So cute! Glad you guys had such a good time.

Thanks, sugar!

It is supposed to rain this week, but the weather has been wonderful this past week. If the guys could just get the roofing sheets on (plywood), but I don't think that will happen before it rains.

Praying for the rain to hold off!!

 

[Christmas-A-Holic]

Snowflake, still praying for your mom!

Homemakingirl, which furbaby is ill? I only saw a reply about it but I am so far behind I don't know where your original post is. Sorry!

 

[Seawaters]

I will be glad when we are finished with construction and can get another cat. We both are really looking forward to it!

How nice! I was sitting outside this morning with a cup of coffee and all the stray kitties came and joined me. I need to put some type of gate up on my porch so I can bring the dogs outside with me. They just sit and look out the door at me! =)

Enjoy your picnic!!!

 

[snowflake22]

Sitting outside, reading a good book, watching the kids play, DH is working on the garden, and we're getting ready to have a picnic.


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Sounds fabulous!! Enjoy!!

I just wanted to share a few things with y'all. A few weeks ago, I was at such a low in my life because of the pain and tiredness. I kept thinking that I would never get my energy back and I felt I would have to take meds for the pain forever. I felt sorry for myself and really almost lost it with a crying jag that I knew would not stop if it got started. I had to pick up my prescription of Arimidex yesterday and FINALLY read the info sheet of the side effects. You see, my oncologist had given me enough samples that I did not have to get the prescription yet. I am sure some of you know how extra, super, tiny the print is on the info sheet that comes with samples. I had hardly been able to read it, so I TOTALLY missed all the valuable info on the side effects. Yesterday, the info sheet that the pharmacist had printed out (in 12 point font) was large enough print that I could read. I found out that the pain and tiredness were included in the side effects. I am not going crazy!!! Now that there is an explanation, I feel so much better mentally. I joined a forum with others who are going through the same thing. I must admit that I am lucky in one respect: the other ladies have awful hot flashes. I have never had one, even during my menopause years; knock on wood!!! The side effects normally get progressively worse, but at least now I know what to expect. If I can keep the pain under control with meds, then I know I can get through this! You cannot believe what a burden has been lifted.

I'm so glad that you're feeling better, in the sense that you know why you are feeling this way..
I hope that the pain subsides with the meds.
Continued prayers & love coming your way!!

xo

How nice! I was sitting outside this morning with a cup of coffee and all the stray kitties came and joined me. I need to put some type of gate up on my porch so I can bring the dogs outside with me. They just sit and look out the door at me! =)

Enjoy your picnic!!!

Aww! Sounds perfect, too!

 

[snowflake22]

Snowflake, still praying for your mom!

Homemakingirl, which furbaby is ill? I only saw a reply about it but I am so far behind I don't know where your original post is. Sorry!

Thank you, CAH!! <3

I will be glad when we are finished with construction and can get another cat. We both are really looking forward to it!

I'm excited for you guys!!

 

[Seawaters]

CAH, thanks for understanding. I have a handle on the pain with meds now, and I know that I will get better; it will just take time. Really, just knowing has improved my disposition 1000 percent!!! I even think I will be able to handle the exhaustion! Hubby understands it more now and realizes the impact the pain and exhaustion had and now the increase in my positive outlook knowing I am not alone! Thanks for the hugs!!!

I am so sorry you have been dealing with this! I know you and I have chatted quite a bit about fatigue but mine is far different since I am not on any medication and I do no suffer from pain but that fatigue is just awful! I am glad you found the answer!!! Sorry that it got you down like that. What a helpless feeling! Big hugs from all of us!!!

 

[Seawaters]

Thanks, Holiday. I am having a great day!!![



QUOTE=Holiday;620457]:lol: Nice to see you Seawaters. Hope you are having a good day!!![/QUOTE]

 

[Seawaters]

One of my favorite soups. Hmmm. I think I see it in my future!

Good morning!
It's another chilly morning with temperatures in the mid 30's, we will have a high of 55 today.
Typical Monday, spring break is over and everyone is back to school and work. I need to run a couple of quick errands and get started on daily chores. I'm making chicken tortilla soup for dinner and I just realized the recipe calls for lime juice, so I need to pick up a couple of limes at the supermarket. I swear I'm in there practically every day for something I forgot to buy! My oldest has a follow up appointment with the ENT later this morning. And I need to take my youngest shopping again this afternoon for prom shoes. We went the other day but didn't find anything that she liked. The gown came in and she is scheduled to have alterations this Thursday so we need the shoes!
That's about it for me, I hope everyone is well and has a wonderful day!!!

 

[Seawaters]

Snowflake, the pics of Harlowe that you have posted are so, so darn cute!!!

Sounds fabulous!! Enjoy!!



I'm so glad that you're feeling better, in the sense that you know why you are feeling this way..
I hope that the pain subsides with the meds.
Continued prayers & love coming your way!!

xo



Aww! Sounds perfect, too!

 

[Christmas-A-Holic]

CAH, thanks for understanding. I have a handle on the pain with meds now, and I know that I will get better; it will just take time. Really, just knowing has improved my disposition 1000 percent!!! I even think I will be able to handle the exhaustion! Hubby understands it more now and realizes the impact the pain and exhaustion had and now the increase in my positive outlook knowing I am not alone! Thanks for the hugs!!!

Having an answer always helps! Now you can figure out a way to work with it and so happy you have a support group to help you through it!

Remember to come here for your Christmas cheer! That's an added bonus! :give:

 

[snowflake22]

Snowflake, the pics of Harlowe that you have posted are so, so darn cute!!!

Thank you, Seawaters!!

xx

 

[snowflake22]

Good afternoon, MMC!!

Hope you're having a fantastic day!!

xx

:merry:

 

[Christmas-A-Holic]

I will be glad when we are finished with construction and can get another cat. We both are really looking forward to it!

We have plenty of homeless cats here you can have! :lol: They have all been spayed/neutered too!

Snowflake, the pics of Harlowe that you have posted are so, so darn cute!!!

Harlowe is one beautiful dog! She looks like a model! cheesy

 

[Holiday]

I just wanted to share a few things with y'all. A few weeks ago, I was at such a low in my life because of the pain and tiredness. I kept thinking that I would never get my energy back and I felt I would have to take meds for the pain forever. I felt sorry for myself and really almost lost it with a crying jag that I knew would not stop if it got started. I had to pick up my prescription of Arimidex yesterday and FINALLY read the info sheet of the side effects. You see, my oncologist had given me enough samples that I did not have to get the prescription yet. I am sure some of you know how extra, super, tiny the print is on the info sheet that comes with samples. I had hardly been able to read it, so I TOTALLY missed all the valuable info on the side effects. Yesterday, the info sheet that the pharmacist had printed out (in 12 point font) was large enough print that I could read. I found out that the pain and tiredness were included in the side effects. I am not going crazy!!! Now that there is an explanation, I feel so much better mentally. I joined a forum with others who are going through the same thing. I must admit that I am lucky in one respect: the other ladies have awful hot flashes. I have never had one, even during my menopause years; knock on wood!!! The side effects normally get progressively worse, but at least now I know what to expect. If I can keep the pain under control with meds, then I know I can get through this! You cannot believe what a burden has been lifted.

So sorry you went through such a rough patch, but so glad you found the cause! What a relief! I wish you didn't have to go through any of this, but we'll be keeping you in our prayers!! xx

 

[Holiday]

Mom is doing better, still in pain & having trouble getting around, but improving slowly. She has a chiropractic & physical therapy appointments today, so hope they help! Thanks for asking.

xx



I know! It's beautiful here, 74 degrees right now!

Hope Gracie is feeling better, friend. Please give her a hug for me!

=)

Hoping & praying your Mom gets better with every appointment!! I bet she was so glad to see you this weekend!! Gracie seemed fine at lunch! Crazy girl!!! :smile: She is going to struggle this summer - this 73º weather is hot for her!!

 

[made582]

Sitting outside, reading a good book, watching the kids play, DH is working on the garden, and we're getting ready to have a picnic.

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Glad you guys are having fun!!! It's been raining off and on here already. It wasn't supposed to start until late tonight.

I just wanted to share a few things with y'all. A few weeks ago, I was at such a low in my life because of the pain and tiredness. I kept thinking that I would never get my energy back and I felt I would have to take meds for the pain forever. I felt sorry for myself and really almost lost it with a crying jag that I knew would not stop if it got started. I had to pick up my prescription of Arimidex yesterday and FINALLY read the info sheet of the side effects. You see, my oncologist had given me enough samples that I did not have to get the prescription yet. I am sure some of you know how extra, super, tiny the print is on the info sheet that comes with samples. I had hardly been able to read it, so I TOTALLY missed all the valuable info on the side effects. Yesterday, the info sheet that the pharmacist had printed out (in 12 point font) was large enough print that I could read. I found out that the pain and tiredness were included in the side effects. I am not going crazy!!! Now that there is an explanation, I feel so much better mentally. I joined a forum with others who are going through the same thing. I must admit that I am lucky in one respect: the other ladies have awful hot flashes. I have never had one, even during my menopause years; knock on wood!!! The side effects normally get progressively worse, but at least now I know what to expect. If I can keep the pain under control with meds, then I know I can get through this! You cannot believe what a burden has been lifted.

I'm glad that you finally have some answers and that they have helped you feel better what is going on!! You will continue to be in my prayers and you know we are always here for you!!!!

Glad you're getting caught up!!

Have a wonderful day, buddy!!

xx


Thanks, it's going well! Minus being exhausted!!
Caffeine drip is on the way!!

xx

Thanks, buddy!!!!! Glad work is going well and that you haven't fallen asleep at the desk yet!!!!! :wink:

xx

Gracie seemed fine at lunch! Crazy girl!!! :smile: She is going to struggle this summer - this 73º weather is hot for her!!

I'm with Gracie!!!! It's getting to hot out there already!!!!! Bring on the cooler weather again!!!!!! :lol:

Hope Buster is enjoying the warmer weather!!!

 

[Holiday]

Glad you guys are having fun!!! It's been raining off and on here already. It wasn't supposed to start until late tonight.

Nooooo, Shhhhhhh!!!! You keep it please!!!


I'm with Gracie!!!! It's getting to hot out there already!!!!! Bring on the cooler weather again!!!!!! :lol:

Hope Buster is enjoying the warmer weather!!!

:lol: Oh boy, you might have a long summer! ;-) I think Buster loves it. He lays down in the middle of the yard & lets the sun warm his aching bones! Our neighbor boy came to check on him at lunch b/c he was laying in the middle of the yard, out like a light! Lol

 

[Bradmac]

I just wanted to share a few things with y'all. A few weeks ago, I was at such a low in my life because of the pain and tiredness. I kept thinking that I would never get my energy back and I felt I would have to take meds for the pain forever. I felt sorry for myself and really almost lost it with a crying jag that I knew would not stop if it got started. I had to pick up my prescription of Arimidex yesterday and FINALLY read the info sheet of the side effects. You see, my oncologist had given me enough samples that I did not have to get the prescription yet. I am sure some of you know how extra, super, tiny the print is on the info sheet that comes with samples. I had hardly been able to read it, so I TOTALLY missed all the valuable info on the side effects. Yesterday, the info sheet that the pharmacist had printed out (in 12 point font) was large enough print that I could read. I found out that the pain and tiredness were included in the side effects. I am not going crazy!!! Now that there is an explanation, I feel so much better mentally. I joined a forum with others who are going through the same thing. I must admit that I am lucky in one respect: the other ladies have awful hot flashes. I have never had one, even during my menopause years; knock on wood!!! The side effects normally get progressively worse, but at least now I know what to expect. If I can keep the pain under control with meds, then I know I can get through this! You cannot believe what a burden has been lifted.

Bless your heart, I know what it's like to feel like your losing control of your life to pain. Have you spoken with your doctor about your difficulties with the side effects? Sometimes there are alternative drugs that do the same job, but have different, maybe more tolerable, side effects.

Still praying for you, my friend.

 

[sugar142286]

Merry Monday! I quickly browsed through the posts and it looks like you all had a lovely Easter.

Ours was good. The children enjoyed their egg hunt around the house yesterday morning. They got so many eggs that they wanted to share some with the neighbour kids I am usually in work on Sundays so it was nice to be home. Mr. Festive made a delicious roast dinner while I did some craft with the kids. After we ate , the kids played out for a bit and then we all watched Hop.

Today is the last day of the 4 day weekend. Work and school resumes for Mr. Festive and my eldest tomorrow. My youngest and I will miss them being around. It has been such a wonderful holiday break. I have had a couple weeks without the school run so I am not looking forward to tomorrow morning

The days are lighter, longer and the weather milder. It sure does make a difference to one's mood and spirit!!

I hope you all have a fantastic start to the week!

Sounds like you guys had a great day! That was so sweet of your kids to share the eggs!