RE: Thinking of you all. From Fran

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In a message dated 12/17/2005 3:33:17 PM Eastern Standard Time,

seamist32000@... writes:

Hi Everyone,

Sorry that I haven't had much opportunity to post lately. I was

keeping up with reading until a few days ago and then had 150 to

read today! Too many things are happening with you all to mention

quickly lest I forget someone.

Actually I don't forget anyone here and you are all in my thoughts

at different times of the day and night. Reading though, all the

many confusions and pains of the physical and emotional effects of

cancer here. It does sadden me in the one sense but in another i

feel so glad that if cancer has to exist for now there is this

source of support. I so admire all those of you who are so

consistent here in your giving of support but feel ashamed that I

cannot seem to match it.

Anyway I just wanted to say that I think about and pray for those of

you who have lost someone, whether recently or in the past, those of

you who are having treatment, those of you who are awaiting results,

those of you who are trying to find out just what is going on, those

of you awaiting treatments, those of you who feel sad and those of

you who care for others. I also thank God for your successes and

celebrate with joy in my heart your acheivements whether they are

cancer related or not.

Love to you all,

Fran

Fran....that is the most heartfelt supportive message!! You are an

important part of our little family and we're glad you are here, whenever you

can

be!! Please don't ever feel ashamed!! Thank you for your prayers and Bless

you, Fran.

Lots of hugs and prayers, Donelle

Caregiver to Glenn

[Guest guest]

It is good to hear from you Fran whenever you have time to come visit with

us and give us update on your hubby's treatment. I am not posting like I

did either since I started working. I started Tuesday and as of last night

when I clocked out I had 42.5 hours. Not bad for an old lady who can't

breathe too good. LOL>. I made it through the week, now have to get through

the scope on Tuesday. Piece of Cake. LOL.. T'oday have to clean up some,

finish up my Christmas shopping and still try to bake a few goodies. Oh yeah

we have to wash clothes too. Kris spent weekend at her sister Laurie's. They

did come home briefly last night when I went into a panic over my dog. He

went out to do his thing after I got home from work and was waddling back to

the house when he just staggered a bit further and laid over on his side.

He wouldn't or couldn't get up, just laid their with a wild eyed look. so I

started crying and called Laurie.. And she said they would come into town

and check him out. Well by time I put phone down to bring him in house he

was up and coming toward house. So brought him in and we sat and waited for

the girls to come home. I had called her and told her that he seemed to be

fine. When they got here he jumped off couch and greet them as he always

done. So I don't know what his problem was. Scarey. He is 13 years old.. So

I have to expect to lose in sometime in future. I didn't think it would

affect me like it did last night. I am used to losing pets and was never

overly emotional about it. But Freddy has been a good companion first to my

hubby and then to me. So I guess I will miss him more than I thought I would

when his time finally comes. Well here I go rambling again. Take care all .

God Bless, Hugs Jolene

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[Guest guest]

Didja take Freddy to the vet?

Karima

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It is good to hear from you Fran whenever you have time to come visit with

us and give us update on your hubby's treatment. I am not posting like I

did either since I started working. I started Tuesday and as of last night

when I clocked out I had 42.5 hours. Not bad for an old lady who can't

breathe too good. LOL>. I made it through the week, now have to get through

the scope on Tuesday. Piece of Cake. LOL.. T'oday have to clean up some,

finish up my Christmas shopping and still try to bake a few goodies. Oh yeah

we have to wash clothes too. Kris spent weekend at her sister Laurie's. They

did come home briefly last night when I went into a panic over my dog. He

went out to do his thing after I got home from work and was waddling back to

the house when he just staggered a bit further and laid over on his side.

He wouldn't or couldn't get up, just laid their with a wild eyed look. so I

started crying and called Laurie.. And she said they would come into town

and check him out. Well by time I put phone down to bring him in house he

was up and coming toward house. So brought him in and we sat and waited for

the girls to come home. I had called her and told her that he seemed to be

fine. When they got here he jumped off couch and greet them as he always

done. So I don't know what his problem was. Scarey. He is 13 years old.. So

I have to expect to lose in sometime in future. I didn't think it would

affect me like it did last night. I am used to losing pets and was never

overly emotional about it. But Freddy has been a good companion first to my

hubby and then to me. So I guess I will miss him more than I thought I would

when his time finally comes. Well here I go rambling again. Take care all .

God Bless, Hugs Jolene

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[Guest guest]

Hi Jolene, I am very glad to hear the job is going so well; you must

be looking forward to that paycheck! When I visit in the US I just

love going to HobbyLobby, Joanne's and s. We don't have such

big fab craft emporiums here.

In the last few years we have had to say Goodbye to two very dear

and aged family dogs. Had them before the children were born, one

even pre-dates hubby (dog not child!) so it was tough also for the

children, never having known our home without them. Our labrador

used to have epilepsy and his fits were sometimes just as you

describe with Freddy. They lasted longer and were more scary as he

became elderly so we did get some medication for him then. Worth a

check-up at the vets.

I reckon you like to live life to the full so no point telling you

not to overdo it!

Love, Fran

>

> It is good to hear from you Fran whenever you have time to come

visit with

> us and give us update on your hubby's treatment. I am not posting

like I

> did either since I started working. I started Tuesday and as of

last night

> when I clocked out I had 42.5 hours. Not bad for an old lady who

can't

> breathe too good. LOL>. I made it through the week, now have to

get through

> the scope on Tuesday. Piece of Cake. LOL.. T'oday have to clean

up some,

> finish up my Christmas shopping and still try to bake a few

goodies. Oh yeah

> we have to wash clothes too. Kris spent weekend at her sister

Laurie's. They

> did come home briefly last night when I went into a panic over my

dog. He

> went out to do his thing after I got home from work and was

waddling back to

> the house when he just staggered a bit further and laid over on

his side.

> He wouldn't or couldn't get up, just laid their with a wild eyed

look. so I

> started crying and called Laurie.. And she said they would come

into town

> and check him out. Well by time I put phone down to bring him in

house he

> was up and coming toward house. So brought him in and we sat and

waited for

> the girls to come home. I had called her and told her that he

seemed to be

> fine. When they got here he jumped off couch and greet them as he

always

> done. So I don't know what his problem was. Scarey. He is 13 years

old.. So

> I have to expect to lose in sometime in future. I didn't think it

would

> affect me like it did last night. I am used to losing pets and was

never

> overly emotional about it. But Freddy has been a good companion

first to my

> hubby and then to me. So I guess I will miss him more than I

thought I would

> when his time finally comes. Well here I go rambling again. Take

care all .

> God Bless, Hugs Jolene

>

>

>

>

>

> _____

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thank you Donelle,

Love Fran

>

>

>

> In a message dated 12/17/2005 3:33:17 PM Eastern Standard Time,

> seamist32000@y... writes:

>

> Hi Everyone,

> Sorry that I haven't had much opportunity to post lately. I was

> keeping up with reading until a few days ago and then had 150 to

> read today! Too many things are happening with you all to mention

> quickly lest I forget someone.

>

> Actually I don't forget anyone here and you are all in my

thoughts

> at different times of the day and night. Reading though, all the

> many confusions and pains of the physical and emotional effects

of

> cancer here. It does sadden me in the one sense but in another i

> feel so glad that if cancer has to exist for now there is this

> source of support. I so admire all those of you who are so

> consistent here in your giving of support but feel ashamed that I

> cannot seem to match it.

>

> Anyway I just wanted to say that I think about and pray for those

of

> you who have lost someone, whether recently or in the past, those

of

> you who are having treatment, those of you who are awaiting

results,

> those of you who are trying to find out just what is going on,

those

> of you awaiting treatments, those of you who feel sad and those of

> you who care for others. I also thank God for your successes and

> celebrate with joy in my heart your acheivements whether they are

> cancer related or not.

>

> Love to you all,

> Fran

>

>

>

> Fran....that is the most heartfelt supportive message!! You

are an

> important part of our little family and we're glad you are here,

whenever you can

> be!! Please don't ever feel ashamed!! Thank you for your

prayers and Bless

> you, Fran.

>

> Lots of hugs and prayers, Donelle

> Caregiver to Glenn

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi, Fran! Thank you for your message. So wonderful. It is my thoughts, exactly.

Except that I have 236 messages and am totally swamped. And I have canceled my

memberships in other groups except cancer ones. My husband has been using the

computer a lot more now that his chemo and radiation treatments are over, so my

time has been limited. Praying for your husband.

I was hoping to be able to give back to new members with some advice once my

husband's ordeal was over, but it's still not over yet and my knowledge is not

enough to give anyone advice. I feel ignorant. But taking it one day at a time

and thanking the older members here for all they teach us. Praying for all.

Take care,

~Deb from KS

seamist32000 wrote:

Hi Everyone,

Sorry that I haven't had much opportunity to post lately. I was

keeping up with reading until a few days ago and then had 150 to

read today! Too many things are happening with you all to mention

quickly lest I forget someone.

Actually I don't forget anyone here and you are all in my thoughts

at different times of the day and night. Reading though, all the

many confusions and pains of the physical and emotional effects of

cancer here. It does sadden me in the one sense but in another i

feel so glad that if cancer has to exist for now there is this

source of support. I so admire all those of you who are so

consistent here in your giving of support but feel ashamed that I

cannot seem to match it.

Anyway I just wanted to say that I think about and pray for those of

you who have lost someone, whether recently or in the past, those of

you who are having treatment, those of you who are awaiting results,

those of you who are trying to find out just what is going on, those

of you awaiting treatments, those of you who feel sad and those of

you who care for others. I also thank God for your successes and

celebrate with joy in my heart your acheivements whether they are

cancer related or not.

Love to you all,

Fran

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[Guest guest]

Jolene, I sure can understand how you are feeling about your dog.

I hope he is alright. May not hurt to have the vet look at him.

Too am going through so much with my White Shepard. And I to am

used to loosing pets. Have lost so many in the last few years. They

are all getting so old. But Spook my shepard is my buddy dog. She has

been with me for 14 years. Bad hips and has started pooping in her

sleep. Last night she started urinating in the house. She is already

on two different medications to help control her bladder. But this

time it is different. Every time I got up last night (three times)

she got up when she saw me. Walked a few steps and urinated. Today

she has been drinking tons of water and been taking her out every two

hours. We got a urine sample from her just a little time ago and am

going to drop it off at the vets in the morning and hope they can see

us sometime after that. I am so upset I cannot even think to

straight. I do not want to have to put her down right now. I am

hoping tht maybe it is just an infection or something. Nothing like

using the rug shamooer all hours of the night last night. I too know

I will have to accept the fact that she is going to leave me at some

point. I know it is not like loosing a person. But she has been my

close companion for years.

Hopefully all goes good with your dog.

Love, Ingrid

>

> It is good to hear from you Fran whenever you have time to come

visit with

> us and give us update on your hubby's treatment. I am not posting

like I

> did either since I started working. I started Tuesday and as of

last night

> when I clocked out I had 42.5 hours. Not bad for an old lady who

can't

> breathe too good. LOL>. I made it through the week, now have to get

through

> the scope on Tuesday. Piece of Cake. LOL.. T'oday have to clean up

some,

> finish up my Christmas shopping and still try to bake a few

goodies. Oh yeah

> we have to wash clothes too. Kris spent weekend at her sister

Laurie's. They

> did come home briefly last night when I went into a panic over my

dog. He

> went out to do his thing after I got home from work and was

waddling back to

> the house when he just staggered a bit further and laid over on his

side.

> He wouldn't or couldn't get up, just laid their with a wild eyed

look. so I

> started crying and called Laurie.. And she said they would come

into town

> and check him out. Well by time I put phone down to bring him in

house he

> was up and coming toward house. So brought him in and we sat and

waited for

> the girls to come home. I had called her and told her that he

seemed to be

> fine. When they got here he jumped off couch and greet them as he

always

> done. So I don't know what his problem was. Scarey. He is 13 years

old.. So

> I have to expect to lose in sometime in future. I didn't think it

would

> affect me like it did last night. I am used to losing pets and was

never

> overly emotional about it. But Freddy has been a good companion

first to my

> hubby and then to me. So I guess I will miss him more than I

thought I would

> when his time finally comes. Well here I go rambling again. Take

care all .

> God Bless, Hugs Jolene

>

>

>

>

>

> _____

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Oh Jolene, I have been in that position myself. We will just pray extra hard

for him.

Kakarima

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No I didn't Karima, sad to say I don't have the money to take him right now.

His shots are due too, I can go on the base and get them for free but for

any kind of medical care the money is not there. Jolene