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Wed, 05-21-2008 - 3:58pm

Thought I should post an "up-beat" note - since I'm feeling so much stronger and positive. Today - since I knew so many of you are supporting me at 2:00 - it was really great. The only thing - they forgot me and I waited for almost 45 minutes when usually they are right on the button. But - I had my knitting - and pleasant women to visit with - so not bad. Tomorrow I'll be half-way finished. My leg is feeling some better - the foot is still numb - but should be coming around soon. I'm not fatigued this week - thank goodness. Now - I have to bake some carrot cupcakes - with cream cheese frosting. I have a friend coming for an early lunch tomorrow - she's bringing the shrimp salad - and then after treatment I have 3 fellow cancer patients coming here for our little support group. They are 3 husbands and friends who have all started their fights against lung and/or pancreatic cancer since the first of the year. They all have known me for years - and asked if I could help in a support position. We have met once - and they all found it quite helpful. These three guys have all worked in DH's department - 2 are retired and one still working. They are our best "couple" friends - and what a blow to have all of them become so ill so close together. But - we are supporting each other - and have grown closer in the process. I tell so many people that this is a journey - maybe not the route you would choose,but there are certainly benefits along the way and much joy to share. Each milestone is a celebration - and relationships blossom with the extra care and concern needed.

So - tomorrow will be a good day. Thanks to each of you for your support - I'm so blessed. Take care - stay healthy - those fresh garden veggies sound fabulous - and give at least one person a hug today.
Rosemary

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In reply to: roslea
Wed, 05-21-2008 - 6:25pm

Good news Rosemary. May you continue to improve. You're a fighter and a survivor and an inspiration to us all.


Love and hugs,


 



 
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In reply to: roslea
Wed, 05-21-2008 - 6:38pm

Dear Rosemary,


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In reply to: roslea
Thu, 05-22-2008 - 8:21am

good for you! and good for them to have you on their "team"


carrot cupcakes and shrimp salad sound good!


you are right:it's a journey,,tho not one we'd choose


I love your attitude


even tho I have not been here much..I think of you


hugs

Dutch


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In reply to: roslea
Thu, 05-22-2008 - 6:57pm
Rosemary you sound so much better today, and happy that your friends are coming over and bringing good food, not that SHRIMP is good but if you like it more power I say. I think it so nice that your up to having patients over and they are able to talk about whats on their minds and you also. Have a good evening and hope tomorrow is even better, ((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))you have just been hugged.

Betty L. Keep and Angel on your Shoulder & a prayer in your heart.

Betty L. Keep and Angel on your Shoulder & a prayer in your heart.

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In reply to: roslea
Fri, 05-23-2008 - 5:44pm
im so happy to read that your feeling good rosemary!keep it up and continue to improve! i love your philosophy about relationships blossom with care and concern as needed! you are truly blessed with so much love and support from friends and family,

    

                      

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In reply to: roslea
Sat, 05-24-2008 - 12:21pm

Dear Rosemary,


If I only had one hug to give, I'd reserve it for you.

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In reply to: roslea
Sat, 05-24-2008 - 12:30pm

Hey Rosemary, I hope that luncheon went along well and the carrot cupcakes sound so yummy.

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Sat, 05-24-2008 - 7:50pm
I'm glad to hear from you Cal - and to know it was only the computer keeping you from us. Thanks for your support - I get a lot of hugs - but never enough! Rosemary
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Sat, 05-24-2008 - 7:55pm

Dear Bea -
You always give me way too much credit - but I love you for it. Actually - my support group is with the husbands - wives are all healthy, but the guys are all facing major health challenges. I tease them that my neighbors are going to start talking about me when these three men drive up and come into the house in the middle of the day - when DH is at work! We have a lot of laughs - some tears - and lots of hugs and support. They are all learning to deal with chemo - the fears and side effects. I have made peace with chemo - it's my friend - has kept me alive for 5 years. It's my safety net - so I have a different perspective that I can share with them. I can barely contain myself these weeks when I'm off the chemo - will be so happy to be back on it after the radiation ends.

So - Thanks again for all the support - I do actually think of you gals each day at 2:00. Rosemary