Ry

I've always loved that song. It's a hard day here too.

Thanks Christine-- that was very sweet. Of course we don't always get along-- we're family! We wouldn't be a family if we didn't have our black sheep and crazy aunts. I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday. Rochelle

We're having the green bean casserole, a corn casserole which is similar to Muriel's scalloped corn but you add some muffin mix (it's from the LCSC cookbook), and mashed potatoes.

That is hilarious!

I am so glad you see you on. I was just thinking about you yesterday and wondering how you were doing. The holidays are hard, just do what you are up to and let the rest go.

JB- Here's my helpful hint: Measure the oil to account for the turkey being dropped in-- you don't want the hot oil to go over the side of the pot once the bird is placed in the oil -- AND keep it away from the house. My FIL was great at turkey frying mistakes. When I was a kid we went to my aunts for Thanksgiving and she served the turkey undercooked. After that when something came up about my aunt my dad would always say "what do you expect from someone that serves raw turkey!"

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. What is your name?-------- Rochelle 2. A four-letter word------------- Rats 3. A boy's name----------------- Ricky 4. A girl's name------------------ Ronda 5. Occupation------------------- Retail 6. Color----------------------------- Red 7. Something you wear-------- Ring 8. Beverage-----------------------Rum and Coke 9. Food--------------------------- Ravioli 10. Something used in a bathroom ---Robe

Oh yeah. I'm in. I am actually buying new clothes now because I've lost so much weight things don't fit.

My kids who are trying so hard. My friend Marsha who "gets it." My friend Rich that I don't thank enough. Automatic car seat warmers. My mom.

1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? both 2. Real tree or artificial? artificial the last few years-- love real ones though 3. When do you put up the tree? shortly after Thanksgiving 4. When do you take the tree down? usually New Year's Day 5. Do you like eggnog? yes especially spiked 6. Favorite gift received as a child? A doll of course 7. Hardest person to buy for? Men (all of the men on my list are hard) 8. Easiest person to buy for? Any kid 9. Do you have a nativity scene? yes packed away after Caitlin had the Jurassic Park T-Rex stomp through it and carry the baby Jesus off in his mouth (she called him the baby Genius though). 10. Mail or e-mail Christmas cards? mail and add a letter. 11. Worst Christmas gift ever received? Ummm how to choose just one 12. Favorite Christmas Movie? Home Alone (love the music) 13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? Early in November 14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? Oh yeah-- See question #11 15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? Usually we have coffee cake or sweet rolls with coffee Christmas morning 16. Lights on the tree? Yes 17. Favorite Christmas song? John Lennon - War is Over (and so this is Christmas) 18. Travel at Christmas or stay home? Stay home 19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer? Well yeah after reading the above answers

I am so sorry for your loss.

Happy Birthday!

Congratulations on the new baby.

Very nice! I hope you had a great visit.

I am so glad to read this. Iressa worked wonders for John and I regretted switching to Tarceva. I always wondered if we should have stayed on the Iressa until it stopped working instead of switching due to one study (which appears to be flawed).

I am very happy for you! See you at the pub.

Taller -- just a few inches taller.

It's hard to believe it's a year for you already. I hope the day went as well as could be expected. My thoughts are with you. Rochelle

I am always playing match maker-- I have had one couple I introduced get married.

There is a very rare side effect to Tarceva that can damage the eyes (the name of the condition escapes me right now)-- but he really needs to be seen by an eye specialist to make sure he doesn't have that because the damage can be permanent.

Happy 22!!!!!!!!!!!

It's not overreacting-- a bowel impaction can be fatal very quickly. If the stool is impacted she's gong to need to go to the ER. The best thing to work quickly is a "mom bomb" which is milk of magnesia and warm prune juice. If the enemas are not working she should go get some help removing the stool. Once this is over make sure she starts using some natural means to keep her bowels moving like prune juice, apple juice, bran, and lots of fluids. Let us know how she does. Welcome to the board. Rochelle

I decided this article was best for this forum as it is about surviving and helping your body heal itself. I found it very interesting and just sent it off to a friend in treatment. http://www.aarpmagazine.org/health/super_healing.html

Sue- I am glad your mom is on her way to regaining her health. She is one tough cookie to go through everything she has been through at her age. Sending you good thoughts and wishes.

I am glad you are doing the research for her. There are several people here that have had cyber knife, one being Don M. You can search his posts or search cyber knife for more information from the board. She really needs a second opinion. She is young and she can survive this disease if she gets the right treatment. Keep us posted on how she does.