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Good evening all: I have been reading along but haven't felt like commenting alot. Pip - thinking of you and Kirby. Thank you so much for sharing Yogi with us-he is a special dog Debbie - I'm sure things are difficult for your DH right now. It is not uncommon for us to wonder if things could've been different. It seems he…

Kim - so good to hear your progress. Annie - it is good to read your activities and see "Yay" I always smile! Got ct scan of neck and chest yesterday (they had been scheduled prior to surgery. Doc wanted to go ahead and get them as part of checking out success of surgery. Had blood work for tumor marker taken today. Should…

Annie - welcome back! Carla- the cards look nice. That's never been my cup of tea, but I have several friends who love it. Rebecca - I know this is not the same as your son, but I have a grand nephew who is autistic - didn't get potty trained until almost ten, very few verbal expressions, very little eye contact. Niece…

Pip- you are welcome. I have a former staff member who I watched struggle to get her diagnosis (they were writing everything of to her begin menopausal and female. She is a good example of perseverance and after getting the diagnosis she has researched thoroughly and does the things that can help. She's a great example of…

Been lazy this morning. Back woke me up very early again and I ended up dozing for a couple of hours in chair. Ready to tackle some stuff for a bit now. Lisa -thanks for Kim updates. I can understand your hesitancy to travel. Hope you get that part of your life back. Kylia - glad GD accident wasn't worse. And you can keep…

Lisa - Thanks for Kim update. I find it amazing they can remove a brain tumor today and and send you home tomorrow. Good to hear house mate is going to help her. Regarding weather and headaches-I have noticed my arthritis will act up before the weather says it will (like the day before). Rita - glad you had good trip-you…

Lanette - the meeting notice made me laugh! I have shared it with several people!I also have been think of Julie (bananas and oranges) in France. Have sent a couple of messages but no reply. Lisa - glad you are rebounding. Heather - love the door color. Barbie - I have thought about the adjustable bed in terms of breathing…

Allie - beautiful first communion picture. What is there not to like about apple pie?! Michele - my cats will tolerate some brushing. I really need to brush them more-another thing there just doesn't seem to be time for! Tracey - enjoy the scrapbook carnival. I know a few ladies who go off every few months for scraping…

Allie - your July trip sounds wonderful - how good you can get away. The g kids just get cuter! I had to look up BK virus. Glad you are just having what seems to be a normal side effect. Lisa - sorry to hear you were so wiped out. I don't typically have that much reaction (I usually find the nap I have afterwards to be…

Good morning all: I am sitting here catching up and getting ready to return to work today. While I did get up a couple of times with back last night it didn't go into severe spasms so I was able to get some sleep. I checked in with Assistant Director yesterday about what he thought would need my immediate attention. Two…

Rori - I have had moments where different things have let me know DH is at peace. Enjoy your time with N! Barbie - Had quite the conversation with DH this afternoon. Basically told him to just hush. Making final decision on new bed and I am leaning to not the bargain basement one (but not the top of the line either.) I…

Barbie - my DH will be gone 10 years in July. I still talk out loud to him at times (not as much as in the beginning). I have talked about my anger of him leaving, I have cursed over the stuff he was always going to do and I got left with the mess, I talk to him about the kids and grandkids and other various things. I have…

Michele - are you wearing gloves at work? I certainly would there if handling food and at home if dealing with food and water and bandage won't stay on. They do have some very good waterproof bandages out there. In terms of Junk-don't think there is much in the way of music. I believe it is about the Junk Bond stuff in the…

Carol - hope there is resolution for your husband. Great news about that granddaughter! Rita - I didn't realize chihuahua's came in black and white -I'm used to the brown ones and have never personally been attracted to them-you dog is cutie and has me reevaluating the breed! Glad your DH is so positive right now. Lisa -…

Barbie - thanks for reposting link from Heather's post. I always said I needed to learn I could live on my own before I could live with anyone's. I have taken the same attitude about me not closing my exercise rings the past 5 weeks-I am the only one who really knows! Rita - I knew some folks the 70's who went to OA. They…

Michelle - if that were my finger, I would opt for a bandage each change. An abscess is nothing to mess with. Mo - I tend to agree with your attorney. It sounds like they are concerned there may be a weakness in their actions (which is not to say I would sue them, but it would have to be a really nice bonus to give up my…

Barbara AHMOD - the dvd incident may be a bit off, it can also be its position, etc was a bit different so it didn't look the same. Also-if you don't have alot of emotional connection you just forgot because it isn't that meaningful. You knew what the device is! I've been told misplacing keys is normal-the time to worry is…

Well, I started this reply last Friday I think-I am behind and off track! Allie - I do hope Miles doesn't keep his dad's habits but it is a concern. Kylia - enjoy your car show time! Good news on heart monitor results Heather - sorry to hear of your brothers continued issues. Hope you get to visit him soon I really enjoy…

Kylia - nice to hear from you! I think our weight can ebb and flow - I'm going for the lifetime average! Allie - very good news on kidney. Hope Sean can get some things sorted out soon Kim - hope this is a wake up call for your brother. Good luck to you and family in coping. Mo - you certainly seem to have a full plate. Do…

Nasty rainy day here today-more of the same forecast for tomorrow. Big accomplishments for the day-washed bedding and towels, changed bed linens. Put dishes in dishwasher. Balanced checkbook and paid bills. More research on insurance plans. Chatted with SIL and cousin in Fla. Kids who live closest had their house go live…

Barbie - I also found that while the early appointments with Social Security seemed to take forever, once the formal interview was done it moved quickly. I called them earlier this week due to survivor benefits. Originally they had told me I needed to report when I stopped working (the windfall stuff if you have a…

Good morning all: Healing continues. Leaking stopped last Saturday evening. Have been taking it easy-don't want a restart! Wound looks to be healing well on the outside. Focusing on improving breathing-I didn't use spirometer with leaking (forceful exhaling lead to more leaking!). Get out of breath easily but should…

Kay - prayers for you and family.

Mo - I had sent a picture the first night I called and then a new picture the night before -they evaluated those with my symptoms (or lack of other symptoms) before making decision and giving me list of things to watch for that would change course of action. Had never heard of a Chyle leak before, nor have I had a drain in…

Sprung another leak last night! Not as extreme as earlier. Initial bandage made it through the night and I actually slept fairly well. Leaving for doctor in about an hour (office is an hour away). Hopefully no leaks on the way-will take a couple of washcloths and extra shirt in case. Hoping doc has magic answer and I can…

Good morning all: I have had an interesting few days un my recovery regarding drainage from drain tube site. (Spoiler) (Spoiler) Sorry for being so chatty but each person's cancer is different. For a long time since thyroid cancer is slow growing (for the most part), doctor's would say you have "the good cancer." For the…

Barbie- Glad you had SS interview. Please don't take their questions about past marriages personally. In some situations ex spouses can claim so they need to make sure the paperwork matches (shockingly, some people do falsify government applications!) Can't remember if I posted my biopsy results were as expected-three…

Oh-forgot to menton, son called me-he is on his way to Dublin, Ireland for work for a couple of days.

Lanette - brother and SIL are interested in moving from Georgia to the same community I am moving to! Kylia - your schedule tires me out! Rita - Stepping back from others is difficult-especially family-but it is necessary at times. Terri - thanks for the visual! I am having fun doing my hit and miss research. I have a…

Good evening ladies: Carol - I think most of us endure what we need to too. Allie - I am sorry you don't have an answer but am glad it is not c-dliff. I am in agreement with Margaret that it can well be your microbiome is messed up from the antibiotics. Pre and probiotics may be the ticket. It's miserable no matter what it…