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Synnen · Jul 4, 2007, 10:34 AM

I counted 40 posts on my page before I posted this :)

And J... congrats on besting the cancer! My mom is a lumpectomy survivor, and we're all really really aware that she got very very lucky.

I'm proud of any woman that can make it through that nightmare.

J_9 · Jul 4, 2007, 10:48 AM

Ah, no nightmare. LOL, you see, going through chemo I didn't have to shave my legs for 6 months, I was in need of a haircut anyway, and you know. I don't get "high beams" in the freezer section of the grocery store anymore!!

Went to work every morning, had chemo for lunch, then back to work!

Was a blessing for me, made me a stronger person.

startover22 · Jul 4, 2007, 10:50 AM

Holy Crap is all I have to say. Except that I am glad it all made you stronger.

Synnen · Jul 4, 2007, 10:51 AM

Ah... my mom didn't lose her hair or anything, but she was exhausted to the point of collapse the months that she went through chemo/radiation. I flew home to help take care o fher, and the family was a blessing... but she hardly had enough energy to eat.

She says it made her stronger, too!

Maybe it's only so hard for those of us who watch, but can't help fight that fight.

curlybenswife · Jul 4, 2007, 10:53 AM

J is special start extreamly special she doesn't whine she doesn't moan she just gets on with life and what ever it throws at her she is most definitely someone to aspire to and she knows I mean that with all my heart.

J_9 · Jul 4, 2007, 10:53 AM

Yeah, Synn, the radiation can take more out of one than chemo sometimes. Then when you are doing BOTH, holy he11!!

Yes, it is harder on the loved ones, so my husband and mother say. They can only watch, they can't "fix" it as my hubby says.

LOL, to Start. It was no big deal really!

J_9 · Jul 4, 2007, 10:54 AM

Originally Posted by curlybenswife

J is special start extreamly special she doesnt whine she doesnt moan she just gets on with life and what ever it throws at her she is most definately someone to aspire to and she knows i mean that with all my heart.

OMG, now this brought a tear to my eye!

Thank you Laura, I love you too.

curlybenswife · Jul 4, 2007, 10:56 AM

It wasn't meant to make you soppy its meant to make you smile I won't have tears no no no no just think about the whole family having a mexican lol

Synnen · Jul 4, 2007, 10:57 AM

Honestly... I wish I could be more like you, J.

You're patient, kind, and loving, but you don't take any crap off people either.

You're a great role-model to have!

Allheart · Jul 4, 2007, 10:57 AM

Originally Posted by curlybenswife

J is special start extreamly special she doesnt whine she doesnt moan she just gets on with life and what ever it throws at her she is most definately someone to aspire to and she knows i mean that with all my heart.

Laura, hit that one right. Man that J is sure special. I can see why you have her in your pod CBW ;)

Hugs to everyone. And as Start says... HOLY CRAP! LOL Start. Think we al need to add that to our signature. I don't think there is a day that has passed, since Start joined AMHD, that she hasn't either made me laugh her smile. You are a special one also Start.

Hooooooooly crap! :D
Hope everyone is well. Love you all much!

J_9 · Jul 4, 2007, 11:00 AM

Oh, goody goody gumdrops. Look it's my other best friend AH!!

I think I'll have that mexican. LMAO!

curlybenswife · Jul 4, 2007, 11:04 AM

LMAO I still giggle about that conversation the other night lol we all had mexican and the next johnny is wanting to swing lol

startover22 · Jul 4, 2007, 11:05 AM

J- let me just say I appreciate your friendship, Synnen is right you are definitely balanced and wonderful. All of you guys are great, I love hearing everyone's side and all of your stories, the sex talk (blush) it is great how we can all gather and have fun and cry and give HELL! Allheart, thanks... I really mean it when I say Holy Crap! Oh geeze, Happy Fourth!

curlybenswife · Jul 4, 2007, 11:12 AM

Ah start its like the 4 amegos lol

How are the foster boys doing I kept meaning to ask you about them??

startover22 · Jul 4, 2007, 11:14 AM

They are fine. Sweet, cool, annoying and loving. All I could ever want. July 12th is mamas hearing to see if everything is going to work out for them. So far it looks great. Cross your fingers, I am tired.

curlybenswife · Jul 4, 2007, 11:17 AM

Oh wow not long then wouldn't it be lovely for them to go be with there mummy, I think your pretty amazing that's a lot of little people to have under one roof :D they must keep you very busy lol

startover22 · Jul 4, 2007, 11:18 AM

Very busy, I still have half my hair so I think we will make it through. Actually my nails are still there too, hey we are doing great!

J_9 · Jul 4, 2007, 11:18 AM

Wow, you guys need to stop this. I am getting a really big head!!

Guess what, I am not as balanced as you all make me out to be. I wish I were, but I have flaws too. I just don't show them here.

I do remember that one old member here truly thought that I needed psychiatric help and because I chose not to get it, she doesn't speak to me anymore. LOL

Start, I have my fingers crossed for that court date. You are doing such a wonderful thing for these kids. I wish there were more out there like you.

curlybenswife · Jul 4, 2007, 11:19 AM

Originally Posted by J_9

Wow, you guys need to stop this. I am getting a really big head!!!

Guess what, I am not as balanced as you all make me out to be. I wish I were, but I have flaws too. I just don't show them here.

As a matter of fact I do remember that one old member here truly thought that I needed psychiatric help and because I chose not to get it, she doesn't speak to me anymore. LOL

Start, I have my fingers crossed for that court date. You are doing such a wonderful thing for these kids. I wish there were more out there like you.

I think I just wet myself now that lady was a advertisement for mental health if I ever saw one lol I remember the days well giggle

startover22 · Jul 4, 2007, 11:20 AM

Hey CBW aren't you the one who reminded me about duct tape and closets?LOLOLOL
Whatever J, you are cool I don't care what you say!