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2001. What do you call hitting 2000 posts?!
(Still an MB virgin at times LOL) Woohoo!
soniat-d (153 
) 9:24
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31 May
2002. 
Cool piccies new2u
She's really into it isn't she!Like the look of your house too ;o)
soniat-d (153 ) 9:26
pm,
31 May
2003. just about to say you hit the jackpot
lol
2004. I know ;o)
I thought I was posting 1998 ;o)
soniat-d (153 ) 9:29
pm,
31 May
2005. So here's how much my parents care LOL
Latest email, first in two weeks, verbatim... Dear Sonia, Brent, Lydia and Emily, Here is our latest news. The weather has gone mad. Yesterday, it was snowing in Munich in May. We have been watching the French Open and the spectators are wrapped up in furry coats. We have turned on the heating in our apartment and if it doesn’t warm up soon, I will have to buy some warm clothing because I took a minimum of winter clothes which I thought that I would only need in Canada. Last Thursday was Ascension Thursday – here it is a public holiday called Christ Himmelfahrt (literal translation is Christ travelling to Heaven) and so people try to make it a long weekend. There were 50 Km traffic snarls on all roads north, south and west out of Germany. They were probably trying to escape the cool, damp weather we’ve had for almost two weeks. We attended the High Mass at the Dom (cathedral). It was marvellous. There was the Archbishop, two Bishops, about 8 priests, about 30 altar boys/girls. The Cologne Cathedral choi
soniat-d (153 ) 9:30
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31 May
2006. ...
Cathedral choir which had boy sopranos to men in it was just left of where we luckily were seated. They have a lot of religious holidays here. In the afternoon we visited the Muehlenhof Open-Air Museum near Aasee. It had examples of old timbered houses and workshops. It was cold and wet but there was a warm coffee house where we enjoyed plum tart, cream and coffee. Last weekend was Muenster’s Eurocityfest. The cobbled main shopping street was strung with Euro flags and was lined with stalls selling regional specialties, trinkets or travel information. The best part was the entertainment particularly the music. There was one band with 80 young musicians and a lovely vocalist. On Saturday we went on the English language guided tour of Muenster – it is always worth doing as they point out things that you would miss. On Sunday we went to the city museum to see how Muenster has developed (and been regularly wiped out by wars) since 805AD. It was most interesting. The remainder of both days was spent wandering aro
soniat-d (153 ) 9:31
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31 May
2007. ...
..around all the stalls and listening to the entertainment. We will talk to you soon. The timing is a bit tricky. Love Mum (and Dad).
soniat-d (153 ) 9:31
pm,
31 May
2008. 
Sorry ;o)
I just find it a bit amazing LOL!
soniat-d (153 ) 9:33
pm,
31 May
2009. sonia are they on holiday or do they live
overseas.
2010. Hi Paula
Did you implode a bit at the weekend?! I did that recently too. Brent just went into his cave and hibernated for the rest of the night LOL. I've decided he needs another construction project to cheer him up again - got a plan ;o)
soniat-d (153 ) 9:37
pm,
31 May
2011.
They're on a 5 month holiday
Left a week or so after I found out the big C was back (its in the first pages of this thread). I was all upset they decided to go anyway, Mum said she'd "Come back early if it all turns to custard" which was highly amusing in a bizarre way at the time! It's turned out OK, appointment times are now good, causing minimal disruption for us and others, so glad they went (would be feeling guilty if they'd stayed). They go overseas a lot though, so could have done all this better. But I'm lucky they helped out as much as they did before they left. Not everyone has such good support, I know. I just love the absence of "How are you?"s when they do make contact LOL
soniat-d (153 ) 9:41
pm,
31 May
2012. our house is a 1900 resited villa.
In regards to the e-mail from your parents, I can understand how disappointing the lack of support will be. Without going into details here, I remember my sister being devastated at the lack of support our mother gave during a crisis in her life and the same day hearing Dr Phil (oh wise one) saying 'there will be times when people we expect will support us, and who we need close, let us down. Its certainly not a good feeling, especially when it seems they have forgotton our plight and left us to cope while they carry on having a ball. Dr Phil's advise was that we need to take a firm hold onto the people who are being supportive and focus on the encouragement we are receiving from others to get us through. I know you have a loving and supportive husband with you and hope you also have friends and others who are there for you during this difficult time.
2013. well nite nite ladies have a early start
and a big day tomorrow...have a good nite.
2014. Nite nogeyi
Thanks new2you. Thats true. I have a few gems around me - today actually I came home to find a bag of mealtime goodies hanging in a bag of our back door, including some gorgeous gingerbread men for the girls. Made my day!
soniat-d (153 ) 9:49
pm,
31 May
2015.
Hi sonia
Can understand how you feel. Reading your parents email, I must admit I thought it was strange as well. I guess maybe (?) they're in denial and don't really want to face or think about your illness and this may be their way of coping with it by not mentioning it and hoping that it will just go away and you'll be well. People react differently and maybe this is their coping mechanism - not acknowledging. They may not be able to express how they feel?? I read your thread and all the other ladies posts every day and have nothing but admiration, best wishes and hope or you all.XXX
2016.
Whoops LOL!
That's Goodnight Bogeyi LOL (Typo city tonight LOL). Think I'd better depart soon too. Still stunned at the length of this thread :o) Nitey night all you lovely ladies ;o)
soniat-d (153 ) 9:51
pm,
31 May
2017. Well I am off also.
Will try and make sure I get back every few days but if you don't hear from me you will know I am snowed under with work, but am thinking of you and will pop back when I can to catch up. Bye for now.
2018.
Thanks Zebidi :o)
Yep I think you're right ;o) At the departure gate my mums parting words of wisdom were "Eat fruit!" LOL If only it were that simple! LOL (We eat a tonne of fruit in this house BTW) LOL
soniat-d (153 ) 9:53
pm,
31 May
2019.
Fruit!! - LOL
Good on you for having a great sense of humour - keeps those positive fibes going!!
2020. Sonia I really feel for you
We had a terrible thing happen in our family and the one I thought would help me through it turned his back. I am still shattered by it but try to focus on the good people in my life. Hugs for you and Brent. Good luck to you bogey for tomorrow. Paula ,I hope you get up to meet the girls it would be so good for all of you. Twinkie for some reason I can't get in to Briyanna Kates site. What a beautiful name my mum was Kate. Landylass you are a ball of muscle with all that lined up , enjoy every minute of it.Hi to everyone as you say this is such a warm, caring place to be.
2021. good morning ladies
got up at 6am this morning couldnt sleep, tossed and turned all night feel like my eyes are hanging out of my head.
2022. Morning all... Sonia
I think its your mums way of coping!!!! Don't mention it, it might go away! Off for chemo and grr we have been told to boil all water as of Monday afternoon but I only found out Wed lunchtime and drunk heaps in those 2 days! Got to go buy some bottle water for this morning. Joystik if you know anyone that gets the Aussie Womans Weekly see if you can get hold of Oct 05 issue. There is an interesting article about 4 generation of one family with it and research being done in Australia. I was reading it at the hospital and was going to ask the xray receptionist to copy it for me but she looked a bit grumpy!!!! Also did anyone hear on breakfast this morning about uk research in giving woman 13 big doses of radiation instead of 25 smaller ones. Grr next hurdle is radiation and junior Drs both threatening strike action about when I am due to start radiation. Have a good day everyone.
landylass (47 
) 8:37
am, 1 Jun
2023. 
Grrrr
I was happy busily typing away last night and the bleeping server went down again and I couldnt get back on till just now. Xtra had another major outage. I had withdrawals all night. Anyway goodmorning. Hope you all had a good sleep and have a nice day.
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2025. Not pretty
Oh well, it was building and mmmmm. Anyway sweet, I think about you all the time and can appreciate that really the first line in the letter you needed to hear was How are You? Have a good day, I snuck in here quickly in the middle of cleaning the darling oven. So better get back but you take care. xx
2026.
p.s
Sonia - do hope you've had your fruit today. xx
2027.
bogeyi
Sorry you had an awful nights sleep. Thinking of you today with your meeting. Hope it positive!!
2028. Hi everyone :o)
Thinking of you Bogeyi - hope the appointment went well (((((hugs))))) Its a pain how the mind can play havoc with your sleep. Its funny, I've been noticing recently that I've been having these incredibly vivid, real and extreme dreams (I'm not usually much of a dreamer LOL) and only just twigged that its the melatonin I'm taking thats causing it. It's bizarre that something that is a celebrated natural sleeping pill, has this as a possible side-effect!?! (It is a documented side effect). Now not sure whether that means I'm taking too much (only taking one pill), don't really need it or if this is actually a good thing?! More googling required ;o)
soniat-d (153 ) 1:13
pm,
1 Jun
2029.
Hi Paula
Yes she's a lady who totally lives in denial - I could go on but actually I'm not bothered by it these days - just intrigued by it really! (We're total polar opposites as people - sometimes thats a good thing ;o) But right now - Well, its certainly not what I'd do if either of my girls were in this situation. But that said, she may well just be burnt out - she helped out a LOT during chemo, did all my ironing, picked up the girls for me at the drop of a hat, etc etc. I was very very lucky to have that - think I got a bit spoilt actually ;o) Anyway, I find it funny how the insensitive stuff like that will only happen on one of my very very few down days - what's with that?! Feeling much better today and, wouldn't you know it, can't feel lumps now - they come and go, so think I'll brave it alone with Dr Benji and just ask lots more questions ;o) Must be scar tissue, hopefully ;o)
soniat-d (153 ) 1:20
pm,
1 Jun
2030. Hi Landylass :o)
What's wrong with the water??? Don't you hate that, I can understand what you're feeling - fingers crossed eh? Cant help out with that article sorry - you should have just borrowed the mag - that's what everyone else does! I'm a major magazine reader at the mo, and when I finish them I leave them all in the waiting rooms, so others can enjoy nice recent ones. Anyway, realised this morning that they've ALL disappeared!?! Not a single one left in the rooms! I did permanently borrow one from there at the beginning as I was actually featured in it LOL (was in hospital when it came out so never managed to get a copy), but that was one 6 month old copy and I've replaced with about 15 new mags so figured that was OK?! Hope so! ;o)
soniat-d (153 ) 1:27
pm,
1 Jun
2031. These strikes are a major pain eh?!
Will be finding out tomorrow what this means for me. I was all fired up to write in and complain, but then thought yikes what if it annoys my therapists that I did it? (They're being so great to me, giving me great times and taking me in early when I arrive early etc) My name is too distictive unfortunately - don't think the Herald accepts false names, do they?
soniat-d (153 ) 1:30
pm,
1 Jun
2032.
Hi Sonia & all the other
lovely ladies in this thread. Haven't been in for a few days and WOW!!!! over 2000 posts. Congratulations one and all for an absolutely fantastic thread!!!!! Keep it going and keep strong. Best Wishes to all XOXOXOXOXO
2033. Hi there everyone......I had such a good sleep....
last night and in my own bed again, with no drains to get in the way. Woke up bright eyed and bushy taied at 5.30am and got up and got Lauren sorted for her school trip to Arrowtown, to learn all about the Chinese people and their Gold Prospecting. She left at 6.30 and will be home onight about 5.30. I went back to bed and slept til 9am!! The frost was fabulous at -7 deg, and looked just like snow!! The day is stunning. Nurse has been, and I am doing a bit of house work and trying to get sorted for my contact assessment for Real Estate. So if you don't see me on here much, you will know I am bogged down into a bit of final study. I SOOOoooo..... much want to get the Certificate before I start my Chemo. That was when I feel well enough, I can do a bit of work. Hope you are all having the best day ever.
2034.
Thanks Cole2 :o)
Cool eh?! Think I'm alone here today LOL - hopefully everyone's out enjoying the sunny day :o)
soniat-d (153 ) 2:02
pm,
1 Jun
2035.
Great to hear you sounding so great again Joystik!
Well done! Hope U have a great day too ;o)
soniat-d (153 ) 2:04
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1 Jun
2036. Sonia,it is quite sad what people, especially
family can do isnt it. But, in saying that, my Father, who I havn't spoken to for almost 10years, phoned me the night I got my histology results, and was genuinely sad about what is happening to me right now. And also my Oldest brother (I have 5) that I haven't had much to do with either, he rang too, so that was nice, really that they are concerned under that other front they all put up. Sometimes it peoples way of coping. But hey if Fruit did the trick, I wouldnt have got Cancer at all. We have fruit for africa in this house, in fact, thats usually all Lauren takes for her school lunch, raw fruit and vegiesHope your day is good...Hugs to you..
2037. hi Sonia
no words can say how i feel. i dont undersatand and dont know but just to i am sending you lots of love and plenty of hugs..
2038. Hi Paula and Josh, Bogeyi and Ryan, Boop.....
Landylass, Cole, twinkies, and who have I forgotten??? Hope today is going well. Its Gypsy day when the farmers move about to start the new season. There are lots of trailers with 'stuff' on going in all directions. ope you 2 young fellas are on 'top of the world ' today. Is there a problem with the water storage Landylass? Bit of a pain you didnt know sooner. Saturday must have been melt down day Paula!! We had one here too!! Nothing major, but a meltdown all the same. Got a few more bottled up things out in the open, which is good. Hope you carry on and have a great day in the sunshine. I'm off to make a quick phone call and then a walk. see you all later...Hugs to everyone...
2039.
Hi everyone
Lovely to hear from you all. We are good thanks. Joshi off to school today, getting ready for our big week next week.I have been finishing off some paintings and trying to train my pup, what a joke. Perserverance!!! Yes gypsy day, we have mved so many times in the last 15 years I am looking forward to settling down in our own place. All the best for your study with real estate.Go hard and then you can be our agent and find us our dream place ;o) only if you feel well enough of course, no pressure!! We loved Arrowtown, hope Lauren is having a great time. Thining of you all xx
2040. LOL Thinking!!
Not thining! I really should proof read before hitting that button! Just wonder where the moon was on Saturday for us to have all decided to have a vent??
2041. Thanks Tuffie :o)
Hello everyone, we're going out soon, me and the girls for the afternoon and evening. We 3 ladies are going to go have some fun ;o)
soniat-d (153 ) 3:27
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1 Jun
2042.
Thats great
Sonia. Hope you have a wonderful time. xo
2043. Re post #2024
Just wondering if you have time to maybe remove this post I did. I am having a bit of guilt trip, as he is my dad after all and if anyone else saw this and it got back to him I would feel very bad.(My TM name is a bit of a giveaway) Should've thought of that when I typed it I know. Sorry its not like you all havent got enough to do without me :O( Wont do it again I promise. Thank you thank you thank you
2044. Hi Paula, I gave you a vote and by the way it
was a new moon last Saturday 27th. Interesting?? I wonder if it had any part in the feelings thing. Going to be frosty tonight again.. Its such a beautiful still clear evening, and the sun just set about 5pm. Just waiting for Lauren to arrive home from Arrowtown now, bet she will be tired after a long day.
2045. done paula
:)
2046. You guys
are great. Thanks. Dont mean to be a drama queen. Bogeyi How was the meeting??
2047.
Joystik
it is a beautiful evening. You're right its going to be a frosty one. Hope Lauren had a fun day. Lots a love 2 you and your family
2048. CANCER SUX
Hi Sonia, there is another angle to the off-hand treatment your parents are giving you at the moment. When I got cancer last year my mum didn't want to know anything about it. She was 91 and I have been her main (and only carer) for years, and I realised later that she was terrified that something would happen to me and she would have no one left. One day I told her that my skin had broken badly under my breast from radiotherapy, and she said "I've had a bad day too". I am not condoning your parents attitude, as Mum hurt me a lot with her indifference, but just suggesting there may be another side to it. Mum thought if she didn't talk about it, then it wasn't happening. She has passed away now, but my oncology specialist thought that caring for Mum had a lot to do with my stress levels and getting cancer.
2049. well I'm off for my follow up mammo and us
tomorrow. Last november the fna was negative, and the mammo and us showed what they 'thought' was bruising. The upshot is they decided on a 6 month repeat. Thing is, I have felt a heaviness and pulling in that breast ever since (and I have a sore armpit). I have been to the GP with it and he thought the armpit was inflammation. So, I'm glad the thinking is over and the doing is tomorrow. I'm nervous because of my fam history. But I'm glad the last 6 months is finally over and I can be retested.
2050. and sonia....
I reckon you need a new mummy !!
2051. Lots of Love
I know how u must feel. Just had mastectomy 15th May after having lumpectomy 8 yrs ago and radiation treatment then. Waiting 2 c surgeon 12th 2 c what is next in store 4 me. I can really sympathise with you. All the VERY BEST and oh yes I found the lump myself, both times. Lots of Hugs and Kisses and Cuddles needed for all cancer patients. It is my caravan that has just been stolen from Rotorua (see Message) that's all I needed.
2052. glad to see you back joystik
and that your drains are gone. horrible things they are. Did your daughter learn anything interesting?. My great great grand father was one of the original chinese gold prospecters there, altho the chinese has been well diluted over the years. He married a distant relative of my hubbys, so me & Jeff are something like 6th cousins or something stupid
sunbeamnz (72 
) 7:07
pm, 1 Jun
2053. mothers
Hello can I come in for a minute..I had to do a lot for my mum and dad before they passed away, sometimes my mum would not talk to me when I rang up, I didn't know why, but after she had gone I found a note written to me saying she was really sorry for the hurt she had caused and grateful for all I had done, I really treasure this little note. It says how she really felt.Sorry to get off the subject. You're all marvellous women and so courageous, heaps of hugs and xxxxxxx's
2054. bogeyi
Just wondering how today went. hows Ryan today?? Thinking of you
2055. I voted it off before paula
Is Joshi looking forward to his trip? Hi bogeyi are you back? Hugs for sonia we are all with you is it this Friday or next you have your meeting? Hi joystick property has gone mad here every second house is on the market along the coast they want big dollars.Hi twinkie how is your wee soul today? Hi to all you other ladies and all the best. pomegal I hope you enjoy your holiday.
2056. Hi Boop2
Thank you for doing that for me xx. How are you today? Joshi is looking forward to Christchurch, his little sister keeps going on about how long it takes to get there so think thats putting him off a bit. But hopefully we will have some time to do some fun things too. i expect the two full days of assessment will tire him out though and of course the chemo in the middle of it all. Gonna be full on for him, he'll be exhausted. But we will have fun regardless! Love & hugs to you
2057. 
By the way
Its been confirmed we are coming to Auckland... 25th July. All sorts planned for us to do as a family as well as the fishing trip.We are going to be so spoilt.We are up for 3 nights. Yee Haa, shoudl be able to squeeze in a bit of retail therapy surely. Josh was thrilled. Hope you have had an awesome night Sonia - you deserve it. xx
2058. hi girls, appointment went ok
she wants to wait and see the next 2 chromorism tests to see if there is any change, there are two options a full transplant with radition this time and a stronger chemo or what they call a top up where they use tylers lymphosytes and transplant little at a time.Both options are with very high risks especially the first one :(, in saying this our doctor is very positive in the way she explained the good and the bad.His neutrafils went up again to .67 so doc is pleased ans still says she dosent understand why these are going up but marrow hasnt moved. Randal was there today so that was good normally by the time i get home i have forgotten the info or its to complicated to repeat.I left there today feeling alot better about the situation. Ryan needed platelets again today as the reaction earlier in the week ate them up.
2059. Good luck to everyone waiting
on test results. All the best tomorrow with your big meeting Sonia. And go for it Joystik on your Real Estate assignments. Good to have something to focus on. Few gypsys have been passing thru town today Paula. They are doing a $12 million upgrade on our town water supplies and contractors buggered something on Monday and it meant the chloronation plant got put out of action meaning the whole town has to boil water until today. Unforutunately I'm not a radio listener, there was nothing in the local rag on Tuesday and I eventually read about it on Wed lunchtime after having drunk gallons of the stuff! Had a dose of sitting on the loo today which made me nervous after chemo but I am on Metformin for diabetes and sometimes these pills upset the tummy so feeling better tonight and I think thats what it has been. Cut them out for rest of day and relied on insulin but have blood sugar of 26 tonight which should be about 7! Looks like the alarm will be set a couple of times tonight! Got 4 spare teens also s
landylass (47 ) 9:23
pm,
1 Jun
2060. so hoping that
they don't want to jump on singstar about midnight. Watching DVD's at moment and all is quiet. They have a teacher only day tomorrow and no one is looking for an early night!
landylass (47 ) 9:24
pm,
1 Jun
2061. That's cool Paula :o)
So what else is planned?? Will we have time to catch up?! Hope so ;o) Had a nice evening thanks - Brent's out for the evening on business. House looks like a tip LOL will have to go and sort that soon ;o)
soniat-d (153 ) 9:25
pm,
1 Jun
2062. Hi bogeyi
Man, what a lot to deal with - glad you're feeling better about it all. Positivity is everything ;o) ((((((hugs))))))
soniat-d (153 ) 9:27
pm,
1 Jun
2063.
Hi cburton1
Thanks for popping in, by all means join in if you wish, you're most welcome :o) Sorry to hear the monsters back with you too - how are you feeling now after the mastectomy? I was just thinking the other day how at the time I had the op I was horrified at how I looked, but now I'm more than happy with it! I used to wear a prosthesis religiously (as soon as I could) for ages until a month or two ago, and now, quite frankly can't be bothered putting it back in, except on special occasions ;o) Anyway, pop in anytime, vent or talk away. Good luck for the 12th ;o)
soniat-d (153 ) 9:33
pm,
1 Jun
2064. thanks sonia
:)
2065.
Thanks Mitzi2
I'm fine about my mum really, she's the way she is, getting upset about it won't change anything ;o) I voted your message off too Paula but (for the record!) I see nothing upsetting with what you said?! Perfectly fair and objective ;o) No-one's perfect, we all realise that, and love them anyway, as you clearly do Paula :o)
soniat-d (153 ) 9:38
pm,
1 Jun
2066.
I just have my counselling session tomorrow ;o)
Tuesday I see Dr Benjamin as per usual fortnightly check, and next Friday is the big Oncology meeting. Trying to forget about that ;o) Thanks all xx
soniat-d (153 ) 9:41
pm,
1 Jun
2067. have all 3 kids home tomorrow
they have teachers only day.
2068. Whoops week out there
with your big meeting Sonia. How are the burns healing?
landylass (47 ) 9:44
pm,
1 Jun
2069. Hi cburton1
I feel sad for you my sister had the same about 6years ago a lumpectomy and I thought she was out of the woods now I guess hers could be back too can never be sure.So pleased for you and your family paula that is exciting.Hugs to landylass I hope you are feeling better tomorrow. Bogeyi that is good you understand what is happening now.I went up to the coal mine here today they run trips in a unimog you take lunch and it was a really good day.When I think what happens to the coal before I go and full the bucket it is facinating.
2070.
Hi Dize5
Thanks for posting what you said ;o) As I just said earlier I'm fine about my mum really, she's the way she is, getting upset about it won't change anything ;o) Sorry to hear about your mum - hope you are well. Yes its interesting how many specialists attribute stress to BC - I certainly see that as the catalyst for mine too. So I trying v hard to chill... now ;o) How are things with you now? How long is it since radiation for you?
soniat-d (153 ) 9:45
pm,
1 Jun
2071.
Burns healing fab now Landylass
No worries ;o) Skin has formed now over most of the wound - hopefully will be all covered when I wake tomorrow. Sweet as :o) And (touch wood) the area being treated now is still perfectly fine (touch wood) so no bandaging etc needed there. That bodes well for the party :o)
soniat-d (153 ) 9:49
pm,
1 Jun
2072.
Bogeyi
Im glad you were both there for the meeting. I know it always helps to remember things that were said later on, when all the info is going around and around in your head. So glad you are feeling positive!! Sending you lots a hugs and good thoughts. Luck having three home tomorrow ;o) Ryan is doing such a wonderful job!!! Tell him we think hes awesome!
2073.
GOOD LUCK for tomorrow Cake4
Fingers and toes crossed for you. Let us know how it goes ;o) Pop in anytime (((((hugs)))))
soniat-d (153 ) 9:51
pm,
1 Jun
2074.
Landylass
Busy day here too with all the gypsy's and not one of them stopped to tell me what the future holds... maybe its best that way eh? You poor thing, yucky water, ooohhh. When we first moved here I was drinking the water heaps, then got a bucket to wash the steps and about four worms came out of the tap, then found out from a neighbour the lady who'd lived here got giardia. We instanty phoned for a filter and yes I too had a crook tum. Hope you get a peaceful night, sounds like there is a possibility you'll get seranaded later. Take care and hope your blood sugars come down soon.
2075.
Sonia
Glad you had a nice night. Dont you hate that when the pixies dont come and tidy the place when your out! They dont here either ;( I am going to make time to meet you and hopefully bogeyi too. Apparently they have us going to K'Ts as well, not sure what else yet but the guy said lots of fun things. Be so nice to catch up with you though face to face. Have a nice nights sleep. Have a good meeting with the counsellor. Does Brent go with you or is it just for you? Hugs to you and your darlings. So glad you had a nice time.xo
2076. Hey good night everyone....been so busy doing
stuff today, no time to post but I still thought about you all during the course of the day. Hope you all have a good restful sleep and wake up to a really white frosty morning like we are going to here. Love and hugs to you all....ooooxxxxooooxxxx
joystik (281 
) 10:11
pm,
1 Jun
2077. Hi Paula no just me to counselling at the mo
Will ask her whether she thinks Brent should come tomorrow. So glad MAW are putting together an extravaganza for Josh and you all - simply awesome :o) Looking forward to the get-together - anywhere will be fine ;o)
soniat-d (153 ) 11:42
pm,
1 Jun
2078. Hugs to you too Joystik ;o)
Nite all ;o)
soniat-d (153 ) 11:42
pm,
1 Jun
2079.
Bump for the morning...
Gees is chilly. Hope everyone is rugged up nice and toastie. Have a good day one and all! Thinking of you all as usual(((hugs)))
2080.
Good Morning
Hope everyone is having a nice day so far. Another beautiful day here, just making muffins and went and got my eggs from under the chookie. Still warm, kids and I love doing that. Hope the session this morning went well for you Sonia. Bogeyi how are you all today? Thinking of you all with love
2081. morning all
paula that sounds nice I love those warm eggs too somehow they taste different. How's joshi today? sonia been thinking of you next Friday is a damn long time to wait I bet you will be busy as. Have you spent your vouchers yet bogey? hugs for Ryan . Hi joystick how are you today still walking?Hi to landylass and everyone.
2082.
Hi Everyone - busy busy busy
on this beautiful day ;o) Counselling was interesting, very constructive - I have two issues to address. been feeling a bit low since that but on the up now - tidying the house (still). Hope you're all having a lovely day.
soniat-d (153 ) 2:22
pm,
2 Jun
2083.
Sonia
Hope you are ok, thinking about you heaps today!!! Take care x
2084.
Boop2
Hi, how are you today? Joshi is good thanks. A bit emotional, but since his stroke, hes been like that. He got a certificate at school today for trying so hard at everything he does. Made us very proud :o)
2085. Landylass
Just quickly wanted to say hi to you as well, hope your BSL's are ok. Take care
2086. Hi Paula, been thinking about you guys too :o)
I'm well thanks, got most of the house like a museum now finally LOL (M-I-L was popping by ;o) so that feels good - lets see how long it lasts LOL. Had a good talk with counsellor, discussed upcoming oncology meeting - all the feelings there and things at home (Brent etc). Picked up the dressups for tomorrow night - will be going out tomorrow morning to get some accessories to dress it up a bit LOL. Thank goodness its sale time at the mo ;o) Yesterday our curtains finally arrived for this study so put them up too. So plan this avo is to try and sort out this room some more, its like a project without an end this room, as soon as I get through one pile another "to do" pile appears! Just doing it when I feel motivated to - life's to short to spend all day tidying ;o) But feel like it today :o) Sorry to hear Josh is emotional at the mo - you can tell him I am too ;o) Must be the weather ;o) xx
soniat-d (153 ) 3:35
pm,
2 Jun
2087. Hi 2 all and thanks for good wishes
Your sister may be lucky and NOT get the monster back, heres good wishes to her. Masectomy not as bad as when I had lumpectomy and had lymph nodes removed, they cut nerves in armpit (does happen) that was like getting electric shocks down arm REAL BAD. All going well this time so far and healing well but just yesterday had to have some fluid drained off - not much tho. Kind regards and best wishes, lots of love and hugs to all
2088. Thats good its going well cburton
I had the nodes as well as mastectomy, whatever thats called. I agree the nodes removal is the worst part - guess that'll be happening again, will find out in about 6 weeks... Good to hear you're healing well ;o)
soniat-d (153 ) 4:01
pm,
2 Jun
2089. Any news on your caravan Cburton?
Sorry, couldn't find your thread on that. Just what you needed eh?! Not!
soniat-d (153 ) 4:02
pm,
2 Jun
2090. 
Cake4
How'd you get on today???
soniat-d (153 ) 4:05
pm,
2 Jun
2091. I'm off to local hospital overnight...
bloodsugars should be 7 and have hit 29.1! Own fault as they were already high from steroids and I picked up bottle of ordinary lemonade instead of diet this afternoon and drunk wrong stuff so finished them off! They reckon I will be out tomorrow for the hen party so thats ok. Hope everyone has a good weekend.
landylass (47 ) 5:15
pm,
2 Jun
2092.
Sonia
Been a busy day for you. Glad you had a chance to talk about all thats going on in your life. I dont know how you keep going some days, you're a legend. How exciting the party's tomorrow isnt it? I just went a picked up fish n chips and a yummy chocolate icecream for dessert. Am about to hope in the bath before the kids and get into my jarmies. Comfort food and an early night...mmm telling me somthing?? Take care. If we dont chat before Have a wonderful time tomorrow, bet we do though. This is addictive! Cant wait to see some pics xx
2093.
Landylass
Hope you have a restful night. And the BSL's are ok for you to enjoy the weekend. Take Care x
2094.
Sonia
Just told Joshi and he said OOOHHH, he sends his love to you. We all do! x
2095. hehe I escaped admission again...
treated me in A&E, hooked up on drip for couple of hours, gave me tea and got them down so sent me home!!! Yah, own bed again tonight. Just got to do some tests regular through the night now. Have a good weekend everyone.
landylass (47 ) 8:02
pm, 2 Jun
2096.
Thats great Landylass
Enjoy your own bed ;o) We've got my brother here for the evening so must get back . Hi Paula and others more later ;o)
soniat-d (153 ) 8:04
pm,
2 Jun
2097. Cburton good luck with your
recovery. I had lumpectomy and nodes but was really lucky with the numbness and healing. Had to have mine drained with needle couple of times. Enjoy your big night out tomorrow night Sonia.
landylass (47 ) 8:06
pm, 2 Jun
2098.
Hi Paula - yes busy busy!
Think I'm overdoing it a tad!?! My bro's gone home to study (exam time), Brent's watching Medium (yawn) so I'm in here getting a little more sorted. No longer living in a museum LOL amazing what 3 kids can do to a house in a few hours (neighbours 9yo daughter here also - we have her here every Friday afternoon after school - she's a great babysitter and she enjoys playing with the girls - while I get things done! Emily REFUSED to go toily before bed - oooh no - hopefully she's not regressing - she was doing so well?! Well off now to try on the outfit for tomorrow night - work out what I'm going to need accessories-wise ;o) Not plussed with the wig - it was Brent's preference, not mine!
soniat-d (153 ) 9:28
pm,
2 Jun
2099.
Sounds
great. How do the curtains look? Make a difference to the whole look of the room? Your Emily sounds a bit like my Cass, she is so determined (dare I say a little stubborn) she is still in night naps. I'm not bothered cos I figure if I stress about it, not going to help her get out of them, just makes it worse. Most nights are dry - every time I say five dry nights in a row and we'll forget them she has a wet one or three???? Worries. She wont be wearing them on her wedding night.. hope you had a good night with your bro.My hairdresser just asked me to do some hair modelling for a photo comp. Should be good for a laugh. If I do it- I will post a photo of me to give you a giggle.
2100. Good evening all
Just popped in to catch up. Sonia, you really are being 'put through the mill'. You are one amazing lady.Have a great night tomorrow. So pleased you have got back to your own bed Landylass. The chemo almost over for you. Relief!! Paula & Joshi, Bogeyi & Ryan, Twinkie & Briyanna...my thoughts are with you all. Paula I live just north of Chch but work in the city. I work not far from the hospital. If you would like me to call in to see you for support or whatever, my email is steampig at the xtra place. Would love to hear from you. Joystik, so glad things are on the up for you. Hugs to you all (and those I have missed).
2101.
Maewest
What a lovely thought. Thanks so much. We are really hoping the visit to the hospital will be brief this time, a quick i.v push of the chemo and bloods etc. But if anything goes pear shaped I will take your details. Thanks it means a lot
2102.
Sonia
Just occured to me that whilst yours was watching Medium, I was doing bits whilst mine was watching Ghost. LOL.
2103. Maewest
have you been pulling big hours again?
landylass (47 ) 10:05
pm, 2 Jun
2104.
Ok...
Think Chris is sick of waiting to use this hes playing x box now behind me so I'm going to sneak off to bed.Nanite everyone. Thanks for being there xx
2105. Hi sonia
I just hope you have a real good night tomorrow you deserve some relief.I wish I was near to help you.hugs to wee emily tonight as well.Hi paula and joshi, tell joshi I am proud of him too he done well.That was a lucky escape landylass nothing like your own bed. Hi joystick are you busy selling houses? I wished my husband happy birthday this morning gave him his present cooked him what he likes for tea and then while I was reading the tv guide realised I was a day too soon! I won't be doing it again tomorrow that's for sure.He thought it was a great joke. (senior moment's)
2106. Hee hee Nitey night Paula ;o)
I've been busy trying on the dress and working out how to accessorise it ;o) Have to say its pretty tragic LOL - will have to do a fantastic makeup job or piccies may not be released for public viewing LOL. Glad I got my lovely brown boots - they make it, And my new brownish faux fur 1/2 length coat looks fabulous over the loan dress - may wear that all night LOL. Had to pop out to emergency chemist tonight for some meths stuff for my ears - new earrings have made them angry - sure hope it fixes b4 tomorrow night?! Mind you with this wig Brent chose for me ( :o/!) may not need them LOL (very thick longer than shoulder length number with terribly thick fringe!). Yikes - what WAS he thinking insisting I take that one?! LOL
soniat-d (153 ) 11:09
pm, 2 Jun
2107.
Hee hee Boop2
Thanks for that ;o) Yep it'll be a super party - birthday boy is a work HARD play HARD guy, lots of fun and knows how to throw a party. Excellent! Its almost here ;o)
soniat-d (153 ) 11:12
pm, 2 Jun
2108.
Thanks Maewest
Yep its been a ride alright. Not to worry, skin GREAT now - only a small area still to heal now (maybe 1.5cm square, which is nothing!) :o)
soniat-d (153 ) 11:14
pm, 2 Jun
2109. sonia hope you have a great time
not long been home have been at my nieces 16th birthday party.
2110.
Oh Paula - the curtains!
Not sure what I think of them, they weren't my preference but Brent thought he knew better - now he's saying "hmmmm, maybe you were right!" Too late now buddy! Nice finally having curtains back in here though, we'll get used to them. They're nice, but just a bit busy and dark for my taste - I wanted a bit more colour, and smaller pattern... Oh well, hopefully this means I get to win whichever next point of difference we come upon (pretty rare for us usually ;o)
soniat-d (153 ) 11:18
pm, 2 Jun
2111.
Hope you had fun Bogeyi ;o)
Well, I'm beat! Off to beddy byes for me, done too much today, and nothing much to show for it now LOL Guess thats what kids are all about... gotta love 'em ;o) Nite all.
soniat-d (153 ) 11:21
pm, 2 Jun
2112. Beating Cancer By Accessing Your Own Immune System
A few years ago I came across a method to get control of your own immune system by using a kinesiology technique called "Finger Testing" and making a simple statement either in your mind or audibly. The site has had about 30,000 "cures" so far since June 2004. The link below will take you to the site so you can decide for yourselves whether it is worth the couple minutes it takes to learn the method. http://www.immunics.org/00open/contents/the_cure_show.htm#C I sincerely hope this helps some of you. It also eliminates flu and common cold. Best regards, John
2113. Hello.
Just had a quick read through, you all sound so busy! Briyanna has had a busy few days. Tonight she's tube free though! Yay! She had a full bone scan earlier today. She's come out clear, so that's one less thinking worrying me. She'll be staying in the surgical ward over the weekend and on to oncology early Monday morning. thanks for the entries into the guest book, feels good to know we're though of :o)
twinkies_pn (0) 12:42 am, 3 Jun
2114. Hi Sonia
Thanks for your wishes. By the way, I'm 60 with no children, and no hubby, so feel so sorry for you at your young age - at least (if it's any consolation) you have a lot to fight for so you go for it girl! Havn't heard anything about caravan yet, my friend (Bob) and I have both put adverts in local papers and Bob has posters out for it in Rotorua too, so here's hoping. LOL
2115. Sonia and Landylass
Hopefully you'll not have to have anymore nodes removed, I did'nt cause they were removed with lumpectomy op but apparently we have lots of them and they have got all the monster this time too. My monster was ductal (in milk ducts) but I believe there's different sorts of the monster.
2116.
Hi cburton
Mine was ductal too, but had spread to either 1 or 3 nodes (depending one which specialist reads the results?!). This time though most lumps are in remaining nodes, so... node removal looks highly likely. Personally, at this stage, I don't care what they do as long as it stops the monster dead in its tracks - they can chop out part of my ribcage if they want to! Its funny how different my mentality is about it all now - when first lump found, all I was concerned about was losing my boob, I thought that was a disaster! Guess I'm just climbing up the ladder of acceptance LOL Yes I have a lot to fight for, so on with the boxing gloves and off I go ;o) Good luck to you too with everything :o)
soniat-d (153 ) 8:47
am, 3 Jun
2117. Hi Twinkies
Glad to hear some good news from you, thats great :o) Hoping for fantastic news in the near future ;o) (((((hugs)))))
soniat-d (153 ) 8:48
am, 3 Jun
2118.
Thanks John
Sounds interesting!? Will have a squiz later, off to sort the girls, thanks for posting :o)
soniat-d (153 ) 8:51
am, 3 Jun
2119. morning sonia,paula,landylass,joystik,twinkies
boop, and anyone else i have missed.Twinkies great to hear shes doing well, do you have alot of support i know you said you moved back here and your mum is here(i think) but do you have extended family for support as well. Sonia have a blast tonight wont you.Might shoot up to algies bay today and spend the night with my parents kids been hounding me to take them up there. Rain has started here this morning. Paula how are you and josh today.
2120. morning everyone
Its another ripper of a frost, at present its -1. Brrr. At least its sunny. A good day for taking the cows off the farm. We walk them up the road. My job is too alert traffic and slow them down. Have a fantastic day everyone. SONIA - I will be thinking of you today with your big night. Hope you get it sorted and feel absolutely gorgeous with the end result! (Your comments about the wig etc had me raofl) xx Have a great day BOGEYI - Hi, we are all good thanks. Sleep is a great thing. how was your day yesterday with all 3 home??How are your and Ryan today? If you do go to the bay have a fantastic time. Take care
2121.
Twinies
Glad to hear things are as going as well as can be at the moment. You are never far from our thoughts.
2122.
Boop2 - Birthdays...
That is funny.My Step mother did that for my father once for his 50th had a huge party the works such a drama, then surprise - dad had to tell her it was next year! Thanks for your kind words for Joshi, he was stoked. have a great one
2123.
Be positive
My mum had her problems and had a breast removed way back in 1977,but she was okay for another 19yrs.So be positive it is a very very horrible thing and only people that have been close to this will no what it is like.Goodluck.
pizzamike (2398 
) 9:46
am, 3 Jun
2124. morning
well the big day sonia it sounds exciting go to it. Hi paula and joshi have fun with the cows. Twinkie glad briyanna is doing okay. Hugs to bogeyi and ryan anymore photo's? Hi landylass how are you today ? I am going to take a walk everyday like you joystick getting too heavy need to do something.
2125. Hi all
Done all the shopping - horray for Queens Birthday specials! Am pretty happy with my getup now ;o) Fingers crossed I can pull it off LOL Beautiful day here, Emily's being returned soon so will go put her down, get things sorted, and probably have a lie-down so I can go out tonight with all cylinders firing ;o) Hope you're all having a nice Saturday everyone :o)
soniat-d (153 ) 1:00
pm, 3 Jun
2126. 
Just found out there's going to be 300 people
at this party!!! This cousin of Brents certainly doesn't do things by halves! OMG!!! Enjoy the rest of your day all ;o)
soniat-d (153 ) 2:01
pm, 3 Jun
2127.
Hi Sonia
I do miss the shops in Auckland - look out when I come up in July. Glad you've sussed your outfit. Its a grotty day here now, drizzling and its got up to @4 degrees. Off to shift next lot of cows. Enjoy your lie down Sonia, I hope you have a fantastic time tonight if I miss you later. Will be thinking about you tonight groovin the night away. xx
2128. Racing again
I'm just in from work. Yes Landylass, still doing the hours. Trying to cut them back..it works sometimes, but not often. Have taken tomorrow off. Packing in a mo and heading into the mountains for the night (or two). Paula my cell is 0274372908 if you want to contact me when you are here. Have a great weekend everyone. Sonia, I'm sure you will look just great. Have fun. XX
2129.
Thanks maewest
Have noted your cell number. Thanks so much. hope you have a great weekend.
2130.
I have just joined us up
to Caringbridge too. Here is Joshis website and on there you will be able to get my email address etc for future arrangements - like coming to Auckland. Thinking of you all with loads a love xxx http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/joshuar
2131.
Sonia
Not long now. YAY. Have a great night x
2132. hey sonia have a great time dont forget to
show us pics when you can, Paula just signed his guestbook I was first yahooooooooooooooooooo.
2133.
bogeyi
I was just here saying Yahooooooooo toooooo xxxxxx
2134. no worries paula.....he will be the talk of the
town when he asks to check his website and then people are gobsmacked that he has his own site, by the way you would be looked upon as crazy if you asked for me by that name, will explain when we meet call me Janine sounds better.
2135.
bog whoops Janine
LOL. Look forward to it ;O)
2136. Hi ladies, sounds like everyone is happy here....
I missed you all and just haven't really been here at all. Had my friend from Nelson made a special trip down to see me. She and her new partner arrived last nite and it was so ,lovely to see her again, and especially to see her so happy with the new man in her life. We hadn't met him before either, and he seems lovely. She stayed in Riverton the night and arrived back this morning and we spent the day together here just catching up.. It was quite cold and cloudy until about 2pm and then it cleared away and was beautiful and sunny, but is cloudy again now. I think rain is on its way for tomorrow. Hope you got all your cows moved Paula. I had a look at Josh's new site and its lovely. I will have to go back there cos I couldn't leave a message for whatever reason. Hugs to you guys....keep warm wont you.
2137. Hi Sonia...sounds like a big night for you....
hope you have a really great time. Gee 300 is a lot of people aye..should be a good night for all. Hope you are going to post a pic in your party outfits tomorrow so we can all see. Hugs to you all up there..
2138. Hi Boop....how far did you walk?? Was it nice and
sunny there today too? I try to go every day for at least 2 km, or more if the day is nice..Its really nice to get out in the fresh air, and I walk like I mean it too so it doesn't take me long to cover 2km!! Have Sherri and Ray arrived over there at the bach this weekend?? She was getting rather bored with CHCH and its weather.. Hugs to you Boop2. ....
2139. Hi bogeyi and Ryan...hope the rain has stopped
for your trip to the beach. We used to live at the beach at Charteris Bay on Banks Penensula, and it was great there. My Lauren is a bit of a beachcomber still actually, and will spend hours wandering along gathering things up to bring home. When she was much younger it was crabs and live things, now thankfully she goes more for shells and pretty things!! I've been thinking about you guys and sending you hugs......
2140.
Joystik
Lovely to hear from you. Glad you had some nice time with your friends. Yes thanks got the cows moved. Dear old girls cruising up the road. Hope you have a nice night - it is really cold here at the mo. Lots a love and hugs
2141. hi joystik......boys had a great time
found some crabs but it was really cold, wind was whipping into the beach so grandad didnt keep them out to long as we dont want ryan getting sick.
2142. Hello maewest, good to see you again...
havent been on here so much for a few days. Got busy once I got out of hospital, and then had visitors last night and all day today. I see you are busy working. Dont over do it will you. Leave some for the next fella. Is it a nice night in CHCH?? It is as clear as out here tonight, but the forecast for tomorrow is for rain and snow to 400m, and for you too I think. Keep well and warm wont you.
joystik (281 ) 10:05
pm, 3 Jun
2143. Landylass, you will be pleased to escape the
night in the hospital. You dont get any sleep in there do you. I was in and out of bed all night wandering about, not able to sleep, and helping the other patients in the room!! So, I was pleased to get back in my own bed and off that sweaty plastic mattress! Hope your home is bug free again and your ankle is feeling much better. Is it Chemo for you this week? Did you have 6 months worth?? Does it go quite quickly? I will now after tuesday what my treatment will involve. Hugs to you too....
joystik (281 ) 10:09
pm, 3 Jun
2144. Hi joystick
no, they haven't come but friends of their's arrived last night. I haven't been for a walk yet I did think about it and I will. You would love our beach out here it is really quite ruggeg I love it. Malc goes over everyday and looks at the sea to see if he can fish or not he has caught quite a few cod this week and they were lovely.We are only 150 met. from the sea here.
2145. Hi twinkies, I 'm pleased to see wee Briyanna
is doing so well. Little people seem to bouce back from operations and things so quickly dont they. Pleased you got some clear results back too. Waiting for stuff like that is just awful, I know. I think about you and your family often now that you have posted on here and send you big hugs too.
joystik (281 ) 10:18
pm, 3 Jun
2146. hi paula and joshi
I will go and see your site soon I couldn't get on twinkies the other night. Do you have to fill all that data in?
2147. I did it
I couldn't get it to accept my phone no. so I just left it off and it worked. Lovely photo's and your wee daughter is so cute without her teeth.
2148.
Hi all
Had a fab time thanks all! Here are some piccies :o) Me and Brent... http://www.sonia.tyler-davies.co.nz/0607July/Party1.jpg Our family with birthday boy (left) and his brother (right) in front... http://www.sonia.tyler-davies.co.nz/0607July/Party2.jpg Band and dance floor action http://www.sonia.tyler-davies.co.nz/0607July/Party3.jpg Cool dancing lights http://www.sonia.tyler-davies.co.nz/0607July/Party4.jpg Great night - had Ewan Gilmour the comedian do a great act - he knows the birthday boy ;o) great live band, wine, food... Only got home half an hour ago - now off to bed. Girls are at nanny's house for the night, so we can sleep in ;o) Nite all :o)
soniat-d (153 ) 1:02
am, 4 Jun
2149. omg you to rock love the outfits sonia
looks like a great party, some awesome costumes in that big picture.
2150.
Sonia
I hope while I write this you are still in the land of nod. The photos look amazing!!! You look gorgeous! OOOHHHH those boots. YUM! So glad you look like your having the best time! Joshi met Ewan Gilmour at hospital in March, so thats cool. Anyway thanks for sharing and hope you have a nice restful day. Lots a love to you xxx
2151. boop2
Thanks for your lovely entry in our guest book. And also for your kind words. Hope you are ok and having a great day. We will pack lots a warm clothes - thanks.
2152.
bogeyi
on here should I stick to your alias??? LOL. Hope you are having a nice time up there. Did the kids find any crabs? Are they eadible or just for the thrill of the search? Have a good one. Gotta pack for the week soon - yuk!
2153. morning paula
not for eating just for the fun beach is 2mins walk down the road and the love looking under the rocks for the biggest crab, not my favourite past time but hey as a mother you do these things.lol.How are you and your family today.
2154.
Bogeyi
Hi. we are ok thanks. Chris has gone off to feed the cows so I am packing and sorting for the week in Christchurch. Everytime I walk into a room I think about 6 things at once and walk out again. Last time I had to pack for Chch was when Josh was 1st diagnosed. Its a weird feeling. BUT got a bag to use for 1 of the kids and found $100 petrol vouchers and $100 pak n save vouchers from Oct from CCF. They had slipped under the bottom part of the bag and I forgot about them when unpacking when we got home. YAY! What a bonus. Hope you are good and Ryan too. Do you have 3 boys?? Cant remember if you said before. Hope the others are good too!!!
2155. Great news Twinkie...
will be a big relief to you. Great night had by all Sonia! Does you good to have a blow out occassionally! You looked wow! We had a good night with the hen party too. Bridesmaid had all the food done and came out and decorated the place. I didn't get to bed until 1.30am either but hey does you good! They started at 6pm and went to town about midnight to pub and nightclub. Would have loved to have gone too but had another night of 2-3 hourly blood testing so was better at home! Just done a bit of minor cleanup and got another night out tonight. Might need a nana nap today expecting more visitors. Will be having a few quite days and catch prior to that last dose of chemo on Thursday!
landylass (47 ) 11:11
am, 4 Jun
2156. sonia
you look really neat. Have a good rest today I don't know how you keep going you fit so much into a day. Love to you and yours.
2157. Hi paula
which way do you travel to Ch Ch ?That was good finding those coupons gives you a lift. Hi Joshi it is pouring here today I hope you are tucked up warm.
2158. paula
Hi there I live in chch too and have been following all you brave people and your children on this thread just havent posted as done really know what to say to you all youre all so brave and positive.I have a young friend battling her monster lukaemia(sp) for the second time in a year so can understand a little of whats happening. Lots of positive vibes and hugs to you all. Paula if you need anything whilst here in chch please ask if I can be of any help say so I do work during the day but can duck away in the arvos if need be. Take care all
2159. landylass hope you get some rest to re
energise yourself, Paula what a nice find i know what you mean we went in hospital with enough stuff but came out with piles of stuff as they get given lots of goodies, my eldest is Kirsty 10, Ryan 8, Tyler 5.
2160.
patra
What a lovely offer. Thank you so much. I will let you know. Best wishes to you and your friend. :0)
2161.
Boop2
Tomorrow we will be coming up via Dunedin, Oamaru, Timaru,Temuka, Ashburton, Christchurch. It takes about 6 or so hours. Will be having a few stops for the kidlets sake so may take longer. I have told the motel we will be there afternoon. Oh and we are taking pup too so can you imagine the trip :0/ Should be interesting.
2162. Paula do you have a computer up there
you can use, so you can keep us updated.
2163.
bogeyi
Think you are amazing handling everything you do with two other darlings as well. Love and hugs to you all
2164. Boop2
Forgot to say - it is pouring here and feels very cold. So yes we are snuggly inside, fire going. thinking of you x
2165. paula
all the best and do call me perhaps is there somewhere I can text my number to you?
2166. Patra
Your very kind if you visit our Josh's website my email address is on there. Thanks so much. :0) http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/joshuar
2167.
You are right Cancer Sux
Diagnosed Sept 2004 with Ovarian Cancer on Wednesday went to Onocology to usual 6th month appointment Now I have secondaries. Not good but I am going to fight all the way and you must too. Yesterday two extremely nice young men from a well known church came to my door and offered to do my garden for free. It is becoming overgrown and it is one of my passions. Confirmed my faith in human nature. We must all fight and fight and fight. Best of luck. Maybe you could give me an email and we can help one another.
icarus1989 (468 ) 1:46
pm, 4 Jun
2168.
Hi everyone :o)
Thanks, yes we had an awesome night - can't believe how the time flew - it was great! There were some awesome getups there - silly us left renting ours till the last week, so, with 300 people raiding all the dressups places before us - there was very little left! Did a big sleep-in this morning, then went and collected the girls. Girls were angels apparently but they've had very short fuses in last hour so packed off to bed. Must have been overexcited from it all. Oh well! Think I'd better lie down again now, all that dancing and late night has me feeling a bit washed out! Will catch up with the thread later. Have a great day all ;o)
soniat-d (153 ) 1:52
pm, 4 Jun
2169. matie
iv just joined in on your journey, take my best wishes and love and do what you will with them... xxx best of luck
rubberturkey (28 ) 1:55
pm, 4 Jun
2170. Thanks Icarus ;o)
THanks for posting :o) Sorry to hear you're in the wars too. My specialist told me localised secondaries are a whole other thing to metastatic (spread) so I focus on that. Hope thats where you're at too ;o) If you'd like to talk offline, see post #177 on page 4, goto website and into my diary (pink band) and go down the bottom ;o)
soniat-d (153 ) 1:57
pm, 4 Jun
2171.
Thanks Rubberturkey ;o)
Thanks quite a TM name you have LOL! Wish I'd been more creative with mine - didn't realise how addictive this place would be! ;o) Thanks everyone, I just love the support I get in here! When I was getting people to take our pictures last night I was saying "I need them to show my friends on the MB" LOL! Thanks again, must really lie down now ;o)
soniat-d (153 ) 2:00
pm, 4 Jun
2172. Sonia, your pics are gorgeous! That 70's ......
orange really is something isnt it. Looks like a fabulous night, enjoyed by loads of fun loving people. I bet you will be tired after all that dancing and partying. You go girl!! Hope you all feel better after a wee sleep. Hugs to you all.
2173. Hows the packing going Paula.....hope you're
getting all the right stuff in the bags. I usually get away without stuff I need and end up having to buy more when I arrive at places. It will be quite a trip up there with the puppy as well. We used to go from Oamaru to Nelson in a day no problem, but we travel a lot anyway. Hope it all goes well for you up there and Joshi gets good results. Its been lovely and sunny here during the morning and early afternoon but its packed it in a bit now I'm afraid and got a bit cooler. Love and hugs to you all...xxxxooooxxxxoooo
2174. well boys have just come back from fishing
grandad took them down to the wharf and they bought back 2 sprats..lol
2175.
Hi Paula and bogeyi
I've just visited Joshi's website and left a message - now I know how to contact you hee hee. Looking forward to July ;o) Now I'm just hoping that's not when my operation will be - that would be cruel! Hee hee about the sprats bogeyi ;o) Yes Paula, had a great big sleep-in thanks - we just had to see how the pics turned out before going to bed ha ha! The night out was great for Brent and I - must get out more often, whenever we can! Hope all is well in your families xxoo
soniat-d (153 ) 4:25
pm, 4 Jun
2176. sonia glad you had a fab time
i know what you mean nights out are very few and far between in our house first of all it was because of young kids and now with one sick randal and i dont go out alot.
2177.
Hi Boop and Landylass :o)
Yep, we're taking it real easy today! Sounds like you need a bit of a break too Landylass! Glad the party went well for you too! Emily's still out of sorts this afternoon, so must get back to her soon (Brent's cuddling her). Alicia from next door is over playing with Lydia, they get on so well even though Alicia is almost 4 years older than her! The two are sleeping over at Alicia's tonight - that may be opportune if somethings up with Emily :o/! Hope not... ((((((Hugs to you both))))))
soniat-d (153 ) 4:31
pm, 4 Jun
2178.
Sonia
Firstly thank you for leaving such a lovely message in Joshi's guest book. I now have your number too so will definately be putting it in my cell phone. We also know what its like not gettin out and last Tues (Davinci Code) was the 1st time Chris and I have been out for so long. Afterwards I thought - just have to try to do that more often. Anyway love to you and your gorgeous family xoxo (p.s if your op is in July, we'll cross that bridge when we come to it.) I spent ages today sitting reading your entries on your website, wiping away the odd tear, just think the world of you - your amazing!!!!
2179.
Patra
Got your number - thanks so much. The whole family is coming this time so if I dont get in touch with you, please dont think I dont appreciate the offer, or want to - it is just going to be a very busy time. Take care Paula
2180. Sounds like partying was the order of the night
last night, and everyone was out except me!! Glad you had a great time too landylass and got in to the party spirit. It is good to have a bit of a blow out once in a while and get rid of the cob webs. Not much of a day for doing very much today. I've hardly done a thing except talk on the phone and on the computer. Should really do some study, but theres tomorrow for that. Oncology appointment is tuesday, and surgeon wants to see me wednesday, so the week is filling up fast. Hugs to you landylass....
2181.
Hi joystik
Oh the packing. MMMM well I think I've got it sussed now. Its always the way, wont know till we are too far to turn back or there. Ive got so much stuff to take you'd think I was going for a year. I just had this feeling all week what if we end up having to stay. Chris would drive back with Cass and Josh and I could fly back. I just took his temp and it was up a bit and he's feeling a bit grotty? Oh well, we are going to the best place. Still yucky day here. Cold and wet. Hope you have a lovely week love and hugs to you - look after yourself.
2182.
bogeyi
So is it fish for tea. Just kidding. Will be thinking of you this week, hope everything goes well for you and Ryan. Take care lots a love to you guys xoxo
2183. Hi sonia, hope wee Emily is just out of sorts
for a while and nt got a bug coming on. You can do without bugs right now I think. Well, actually we all can. Hope you're having a restfull day...its turned quite cold and yuk here now, so we will snuggle in for the night. Love and hugs to you all up there.
2184.
Sonia
Knowing me I will sneak on here in the morning before we hit the road, but I was just thinking I wanted to wish you well for all your appointments this week. Not sure if you have one tomorrow (stat day) or Tuesd. Then Fri isnt it? Thats apart from your treatment I mean. Anyway you will be on my mind constantly and I hope all goes well. xoxo
2185. Paula,are you heading off early in the morning??
I think the forecast is much better for the next few days isn't it. Just some snow for today, so hopefully it will be over with before you go tomorrow and the roads are all good. I will be thinking of you all while you are away up there. Seeyou when you get back....Hugs for your kids, ohhh.. and you too....
2186.
Thanks Joystik
Hugs right back at ya ;0) xoxo Not sure what time as those darling cows need feeding before we go
2187.
OOOhhhh
Joystik, what a lovely message to our Josh. Thanks it means so much xoxox (We are going to meet one day - promise)
2188.
To the people
who have read about us on here and left a message for Josh. Thanks so much - your kind thoughts and wishes mean more than words can say. Thank you
2189.
I just
noticed while I was doing the dishes its snowing. Is it at your place Joystik?
2190.
Wow - snowing! Thats so neat :o)
It never snows here - when I lived in Germany snow was a pain (but a big novelty for us Aucklanders LOL). Is snow a good or bad thing in Gore?! Hoping you're having a nice evening Paula. Hugs to Josh xx
soniat-d (153 ) 8:00
pm, 4 Jun
2191.
Hi Joystik :o)
Emily is fine now thanks - box of fluffies. Think she was overtired or something, although they say she slept in! Lydia's now all settled next door - she loves sleepovers - this is only her second at a friends house - I'm thinking this is the beginning of many more!
soniat-d (153 ) 8:03
pm, 4 Jun
2192. No Paula its not snowing here......I just went out
side and it is the most crystal clear night with a lovely bright moon, but not really cold. Yes, I watched the weather on tv1 and commented to my husband that 'my friends' from Gore might encounter some snow tomorrow on the way to Christchurch. We officially only get snow once a year here, but haven't had a fall on the ground for 3 years now I believe. We have only been here 1 year and last winter was very mild. I love snow, but Kevin's not so keen. He drove log trucks in Cnaterbury for years and the snow was such a pain up there in the winter. You will get up there OK tomorrow but take it easy, and drive really carefully wont you. I will be thinking of you. How much is settling on the ground??
2193.
Oh BTW Paula thanks for thinking of me
with the appointments - I can't find my appointment card LOL but it must be Tuesday - 9.30ish ;o) Think it'll be fine - not feeling lumps anymore. Woohoo (touch wood!) I just realised why I looked so huge in the party pics - I was standing with my fake booby side poking out and its too big with all the gauze coverings on my burns underneath! Looked passable front-on, but not at that angle! LOL! Anyway, I digress ;o) Have a safe trip tomorrow - wishing Josh all the very very best. Big cyber (((((hugs))))) to take with you on your trip xx
soniat-d (153 ) 8:14
pm, 4 Jun
2194. My Lauren just loves sleep overs too.....and alway
has done since she was really small. She went on her first holiday without Mummy when she was one!! I cried - she had a ball!! Now she like to have 3 or 4 girls at a time to sleepover. I dont mind, you get that when you only have 1 child. But there are bonus's too. Are you feeling rested now too?? You looked fabulous in your Orange gear. It reminded me of a dress my Auntie in Wellington had made and sent to me for an end of year school social/dance when I was at high school. It was long,in tiers, bright orange print (quite pretty) and she sent bright orange platform shoes and huge big beads to match. It probably wouldnt have been out of place in Wellington at the time, but it certainly was in Collingwood!! Bless her though, it was very kind of her to go to all the trouble, and she did it becaise our family home had burned down and we had lost absolutely everything, only a few weeks before.
2195. Hi Joystik ;o)
Yep nice and relaxed now - we've taken it easy today! Even the girls wanted to play quietly for a change! Yes we're thinking through how we can have sleepovers here - we were originally going to put a second bed in Lydia's room but I'm having second thoughts. May just have to put together mattress-only beds - what do you do with 4 girls over?!
soniat-d (153 ) 8:31
pm, 4 Jun
2196.
Thanks about the orange dress!
I certainly wouldn't have chosen it if there had been an alternative LOL! But it looked pretty good - The wig was riding up in the pics, I realised shortly after and fixed it up! You'd think I'd have been onto it, being used to wigs now and all, but nooo! A lot of family commented on how much sympathy they have for me now that they had to wear a wig for one night - I thought that was quite amusing! Man, what a disaster that must have been with your house burning down back then, a house burned down up the road from us about 6 months ago and I just so felt for the family. Does that mean there are no childhood pics of you etc? Hope you're comfortable and happy this evening. Must go put Em to bed now!
soniat-d (153 ) 8:36
pm, 4 Jun
2197. Lauren actually has a king size bed in her room
so often 1 will sleep in a sleeping bag on her bed and the other 2 on matresses on the floor. Probably better to start off with one extra at a time, cos girls can be a bit scrappy as you may have found already!! They have such a great time though.
2198.
I'd definately only do 1 at a time LOL!
The thought of more than one scares me! Guess I'll toughen up with time LOL!
soniat-d (153 ) 8:50
pm, 4 Jun
2199. Oh ladies be brave
we had 8-9 here one night for a 10th birthday party. NEVER again! We had a sleep walker. Some got to sleep then she started and woke them all up again. They went to sleep at 2am and were all awake again at 4pm. Hubby got 2 hours sleep and left for Chch at 4.30am. He stopped en route and had a kip on side of the road. When I asked how he knew he would wake up and still get to his meeting on time his reply was he only snoozed for 1/2 hour, it was so cold!!!! That slumber party is still talked about. Much sooner have boys to them! They will get tired and go to sleep!
landylass (47 ) 8:54
pm, 4 Jun
2200. No we have very few photos and things.....
from back then, only have what other people had and have copied given back to us. Absolutely everything was lost, and sadly the stress of it was too much for Mum and her health quickly went down hill and sadly the dreaded cancer returned, and she died a couple of years after. It was just devastating for my Mum to see her whole lifes work go up in flames in a few minutes. She was always a homebody, (not like me) and just lived for her home and family. And she was only 48, which made it even more tragic.
2201. Whoops that should be
4am!
landylass (47 ) 8:55
pm, 4 Jun
2202. Joystik that is so sad
comes back to what we have been saying about stressful periods in your life before cancer rears its head.
landylass (47 ) 8:56
pm, 4 Jun
2203. On the bright side
My husband who was now a year ago given 3 - 6 months without treatment and 6 - 12 with is still going strong and is at present almost cancer free ... positive thinking and alot of herbs alongside the radiation and chemo it al counts for something. Selenium was oneof the most valuable. Good luck all those out there fighting it... just be positive and set yourself small goals to make it to.
2204. Gee landylass, you are very brave to have.......
that many girls all at once. Lauren is a kid that needs her sleep, which i kinda like, cos she only has kids to stay that are like her and will go to sleep by about 11pm at the latest. That I can cope with. In Oamaru we had down stairs so we let them sleep down there, but one decided to call up her boyfriend and hed off out the back door and meet him, which really upset Lauren. She hadn't gone far when I was alerted, and she was only 13 at the time, so I thought she was a bit young for all that stuff anyway. Girls can get quite catty in groups I have found.
2205. Thats why I prefer
having the boys to stay. Once they get over pubity the girls seem to settle down! Miss16 got a good bunch of friends now and no cattiness now. But it was there about 10 -12 age group.
landylass (47 ) 9:06
pm, 4 Jun
2206. Yes Landylass I quite agree...Lauren has much.....
nicer friends now and that cattiness has long since disappeared, thank goodness. She almost has someone here every weekend, but it doesn't bother me. They keep them selves entertained and feed themselves too, so theres no extra work. And they just go for walks, sing, and watch movies, and theres no harm in any of that. Hope it stays like that for some time yet too.
2207.
Wow another hundy done and dusted
Yes its so interesting about cancer and stress. The two are definitely intertwined! To that end I saw a cd in the supermarket this evening (Electric Dreams) and saw it has heaps of oldies I still just LOVE to hear and sing along to (Title song, plus Ultravox Vienna, etc etc etc), so bought it, put both disks straight in the car. Now I have lots of lovely music to sing away to on my way to radiation each day. Can't wait to play them all... Yippee! Thats the ticket ;o)
