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OT: In and out, update on my life

I've been in and out lately. Everyone's been so chatty it's hard to keep up!!

Welcome to all the newbies! You will surely grow to love this group, everyone is so sweet and helpful.

Teresa!!! So good to see you back!! I'm sure life will get back to "normal" for you, though don't forget to take a little time every few days to scrapbook or just relax!

Cec, congrats on the car!!! I know how hard it is to have no wheels and be homebound!

RJ!! Good luck on the move!! Just remember to take little steps while packing up and unpacking. We of course want to see the new house, and scrap room!

The Barn....sure wish I was going!! :-( But next time if possible! Sounds like everyone is getting their plans finalized. Be sure , everyone, to take lots of pictures!! We will want to see them of course!!

I've been a little out of touch as sometimes life gets crazy as you know. The boys went to Jackson, TN for a ROTC competition this weekend. They of course had lots of practices before hand. They came in 4th in the marching competition (out of 12) and 2nd in the color guard competition (out of 12). They did pretty good, I thought!

My Dad is facing radiation treatment. He had his prostate removed a little over a year ago, it was cancerous. It had grown into the bladder so the surgery was more involved than anticipated. The surgeon got everything, so he thought, even removed part of the bladder. His blood tests keep showing those darn little cells still floating around and now the count has been steadily increasing. So now he will be getting a battery of tests in the next two weeks to make sure the cancer cells haven't latched on somewhere else. Please say a prayer or two for him. (he had 2 uncles that died from prostate cancer) If the tests are good then he will just receive radiation in the "prostate" area to kill off the stray cells. If the tests aren't good....we'll cross that bridge when we get to it. I'm over at my Mom's allot as she's really worried. Dad is out on the road from M-F as he drives a truck. I don't want her to have too much time alone and really dwell on this. I'm so worried about her. Dad too, but Mom seems to be having a really hard time with it.

We have a guinea pig that is sick. We're not sure what's wrong. She's losing weight and seems a bit lethargic. She's 4 years old, could just be she's old......(hard to believe we have one twice her age!) I'll be taking her to the vet in a little bit.

I'll be in and out as I can. I try to check the NG from Mom's though sometimes it hard......

I posted a few pictures today, of snow!!! It snowed here early this afternoon.....not much. Hard to believe the newsmen said, 46 degrees and sunny today. The colds never lifted and it snowed a bit. Though now it's partly cloudy with a little sunshine. The dog went out with me to take pictures but he decided it was too cold! LOL

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Kenda
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Hi Kenda, Thanks for the congrats about the car :D, its a little gem!! Sorry to hear that things are so stressful for you right now.... I will be praying for you, your parents and your family that your dad is "all clear"! Sending warm thoughts and ((HUGS)) your way! luv Cec...xxx

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Cec

Thank you Cec! Life just got a little more stressful..... :-( DS#1 lost a friend of his, he found out this afternoon. Committed suicide.

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Kenda

Oh that is awful news Kenda, I'm so sorry for your DS. That is such a tragedy. I will keep praying for you all, especially your DS that he finds strength to be able to share his thoughts/feelings. I lost my best friend to suicide when I was a teenager, and it really helped me knowing that I had a strong support network around me at the time. Stay strong for him, and we'll be strong for you! luv Cec...xxx

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Cec

I'm so sorry to hear about everything, Kenda. Your Dad, Mom, DS1, and the rest of the family are in my prayers. Just make sure you take some time for yourself in the midst of all the craziness. Feel free to give me a call if you need anything!

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Deb in AR

Kenda I hope things go really well with your dad. I do miss you and I hope that our schedules will cooperate a little bit better in the near future. Though I am now in the process of planning my house hunting trip to FL and spent half of the day repairing the kitchen ceiling and preparing the kitchen walls for a new coat of paint.

Hang in there, you are always included in my thoughts and prayers.

M-C

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M-C

Kenda....so sorry that life seems to be bashing you from all directions right now. Hang in there and be positvve for I am sure that everything will work out well in the end. Meantime, I will keep you all in my thoughts and send positive vibes your way for a good outcome for you all! (((((Hugs)))))

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Marilyn

Kenda, We had snow yesterday too! It was 50 degrees the day before, and now snow..crazy weather! The Flu is going around here at work, and I am hoping I can escape it! I am keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. DS is going to need lots of support, just be there for him and encourage him to talk about his feelings. That has got to be a hard thing to deal with, especially for a young guy. I'm glad you are able to help your mom and dad cope with things too...We will all be here for you too! Take care!

Linda C

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Linda C

Kenda, I am so sorry for your son's loss and of course the family's. I know there are fewer tragedies more painful than losing a child,and I am sure losing a child to suicide would be one of those . I am sending prayers for all of you to be able to cope at this time. Your son is a very fortunate young man to have such a perceptive and loving Mother .I am surrounding you all with lots of warm healing white light. May God keep you all in his arms.

Hugs, Sabrina

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Sabrina

Kenda, I'm saying prayers for your dad that all turns out well. Hope your little piggy will also not be too ill. Take care!

Judy, SA

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Judy SA

Oh Kenda, I'm so sorry to hear about this. My prayers are with Nick. My prayers are also with you and all that you have been going through.

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Cathy

Thank you Sabrina. We will need the warm healing light for a while I'm afraid. We'll have 2 funerals in the next week. sigh, I just want to skip to next month......

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Kenda

Thank you Cathy. The year was starting so positively....now it is all crumbling! Tomorrow I will be at work and will be able to take a deep breath and put things in perspective and be able to process things. (yeah I know, work hardly seems like the place to do that but we are lucky that we have some down time and I know I don't have to worry with getting the kids and taking care of household things.....) sheesh, I have a headache now. Guess I need to go take a long hot shower.....Thank you for the prayers Cathy......

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Kenda

Thank you Cec. This group is so theraputic, knowing that we can come here and share our thoughts, fears and get so much support is just wonderful!

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Kenda

Thank you Deb! I may just call you up and come escape!! Thank you for the prayers as well....

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Kenda

I too miss you and hope we can get together. I hate it that you are going away. Thank you for the prayers

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Kenda

Thank you Marilyn! I'm trying to stay positive though it's hard, especially since we had a retired assistant Chief pass away unexpectedly today. I loved him to death. He was very good to me and always had a smile and when I was off duty a hug for me. Things will get better, we just have to keep plugging along.....

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Kenda

Sheesh, you weather is just as weird!! Tomorrow is to be 70 degrees! Go figure! LOL

Thank you for your prayers and good thoughts.

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Kenda

Thank you Judy. Dad can use all the prayers he can get. Our little piggy seems a bit better today. At least she has put on a little weight since yesterday. A whole 1/8th of an ounce! LOL

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Kenda

Thank you Kenda. Congrats to your boys on the competition. I was in JROTC and know how tough those competitions are. I'll keep you father in my thought, I hope the radiation treatment gets those lingering cells. I'll also keep your mom and family in my thoughts too. Sorry to hear about your guinea pig being sick, our furbabies are special to us. Be sure to take time for you during this time too.

Teresa in MD

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Tazmadazz

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