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In walked Snowflake eating one of Frank's gooey chocolate donuts. When she saw Peggy she said.....

So good to see you around these parts again and even better to hear that you're doing so well. I'm glad you tolerated the treatments well and are NED!!! Yahoo!!! As for the memory...join the club! I haven't been through anything near what you've been through and I have CRS syndrome almost every day! Now that you're back, please hang around!

I just think maxine is the greatest! You gotta love her spunk, style and attitude!

Doughnut maker and a case of beer. We're going to be slapping that chocolate frosting all over the kitchen...or at least we will until someone finds out. You all know who that someone is, don't ya? Well, it's.....

Hey, I think I really like your attitude, Frank. It's obvious that your wonderful wife has trained you very well!

Martha's Way: Stuff a miniature marshmallow in the bottom of a sugar cone to prevent ice cream drips. Maxine's Way: Just suck the ice cream out of the bottom of the cone, for Pete's sake! You are probably lying on the couch with your feet up eating it, anyway! Martha's Way: To keep potatoes from budding, place an apple in the bag with the potatoes. Maxine's Way: Buy Hungry Jack mashed potato mix, keep it in the pantry for up to a year. Martha's Way: When a cake recipe calls for flouring the baking pan, use a bit of the dry cake mix instead and there won't be any white mess on the outside of the cake. Maxine's Way: Go to the bakery! They'll even decorate it for you. Martha's Way: If you accidentally oversalt a dish while it's still cooking, drop in a peeled potato and it will absorb the excess salt for an instant "fix-me-up." Maxine's Way: If you oversalt a dish while you are cooking, that's too bad. Please recite with me the real woman's motto: "I made it and you will eat it and I don't care how bad it tastes!" Martha's Way: Wrap celery in aluminum foil when putting in the refrigerator and it will keep for weeks. Maxine's Way: Celery? Never heard of it! Martha's Way: Brush some beaten egg white over pie crust before baking to yield a beautiful glossy finish. Maxine's Way: The Mrs. Smith frozen pie directions do not include brushing egg whites over the crust so I don't. Martha's Way: Cure for headaches: take a lime, cut it in half and rub it on your forehead. The throbbing will go away. Maxine's Way: Take a lime, mix it with tequila, chill and drink! Martha's Way: If you have a problem opening jars, try using latex dishwashing gloves. They give a non-slip grip that makes opening jars easy. Maxine's Way: Go ask that very cute neighbor if he can open it for you. Martha's Way: Don't throw out all that leftover wine. Freeze into ice cubes for future use in casseroles and sauces. Maxine's Way: Leftover wine??????????? HELLO !!!!!!!

Although some don't think of sports figures as entertainers, I certainly do. Many of them work very hard to entertain us. I would absolutely love to sit down and chat with Kyle Petty. I am totally in awe of him and the work he has sone to help ill children by building the Victory Junction Camp in North Carolina. This is something good that has come from a tremendous amout of pain. For those of you that don't follow racing, Kyle Petty lost his son, Adam in a terrible racing accident a few years ago. In memory of Adam, this camp for sick children came to be. The amount of love this man has for his son and the pain from his loss shows every time he talks about Adam.

So very sorry to learn of your losses. This is so much to take at one time. I am sending hugs and saying prayers for you!

Stable is good news!!

Starr, so sorry to hear about your loss!

No experience with those drugs, Holly, but I did want to jump in and say that I am thinking of you and hoping your mom does well!

Ralph, I hope and pray your treatment goes well. Glad you're up and about and able to drive.

Darci, please always know that we are here to listen, regardless. I know that you must be tired, worried and very frustrated. I have always heard that even if there are a dozen children in a family, the bulk of the burden , when caring for parents, always seems to fall on one child. I seem to always think about that and it seems to be true. I think your husband should definitely ask for help from his siblings. I know that your MIL would appreciate extra hands, as well. Although there are no excuses for not helping out, there can be some reasons. My youngest son had a really hard time coming around, let alone helping, when his dad was ill. He finally admitted that he couldn't handle seeing his dad sick and in pain. His dad had always been "bigger than life" to him and the thought of seeing him sick was too much for him to handle. I don't know if this could be the case in your family but it is a possibility. I am saying prayers for you and your FIL. Hope you get some help.

I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing, Kerry. Please know that we are all thinking about you and saying lots of prayers. When you are ready, I know you will be here for us.

LET'S SAY YOU COULD SIT DOWN AND HAVE LUNCH WITH ONE FAMOUS ENTERTAINER...YOUR CHOICE. WHO WOULD IT BE?

Wow...this means I can have two drinks at the pub..one for you and one for Snowflake!! Yippee!!!

Starr, first of all let me be the first one to assure you that you can do this. I know that it seems impossible and unthinkable that you have the inner strength to get through this. I know, as I have been there with my husband. I also had Hospice and the time schedules were the same as yours. You have to dig deep into your inner self and take a lot of long, deep breaths. There will be times when you just want to scream and that's OK to do. When someone is there to give you a rest, just get in the car, crank up the music, roll up the windows and scream. It's amazing how therapeutic this can really be. As far as turning your mom alone, Hospice will have some good tips and tricks that will help you. I always kept a folded sheet under Dennis. If you pull on one side of the sheet, it helps to reposition the patient. Set up a tv table close your moms' bed and keep things you need there in one place. It will save your legs a lot of running. Find yourself a comfortable chair and put it in the room with your moms' bed. You will find that it's easier to relax if you're able to keep an eye on her at the same time. After going through this, I have many tips so please don't be hesitant to PM me if you need to talk. I think you are being a very brave and loving daughter. It is so sweet of you to bring your mom home and care for her and allow her to be where she most wants to be. I'm saying big time prayers for both of you!

So good to hear from you and glad to hear your mom had a wonderful birthday celebration. So it's a girl. I think that's just great. I had three boys and wanted a little girl but I thought it was time to stop or I would have my own baseball team. Please keep us posted on how things are going.

I know today is hard for you and there is nothing to say that will ease the pain. I just want you to know that I am thinking of you and hoping you are able to think of good times and happy memories you shared with your dad. Sometimes, when we try really hard on days like today, the happy times and thoughts can pull us through! Sending hugs in your direction.

Good one, Frank!!!

Although I wish all of the news was good, it's good to know that you're all ready to fight this thing! I'll be sending positive thoughts your way and saying prayers for these meds to work their magic on you!

Continuing prayers for Drew!

This is absolutely hip slappin', belly shakin' rock 'n rolling GREAT news!!! I am so happy after reading this post! Wow...what should I have at the pub?? I think maybe we should have Kamakazee shots! I haven't done those in many years but this would definitely be the occasion to have Cindi mix up a few pitchers. She must have a hard time shaking, stirring and pouring all those drinks while thinking about biting her toenails...lol!!!

Sorry to hear about this but am really glad to see that great picture that always makes me smile. It sounds like your doctor has a really good attack plan. My boss has been going through the pain of dealing with a kidney stone. If I thought he was ill tempered before...well, it's nothing compared to a day when he's having pain from the stone. Please keep us posted on your progress. I'm sure the news will be only good things!

Oh Pat, bless your heart! I am so sorry to hear that you have all this burden right now. I know poor Brian must be very worried about his dear mom. I have no idea how I would handle the load that you have been given to deal with. I'm sure you will pull this off wonderfully, as God will help you through this. I will certainly be saying lots of prayers.