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Connie - that was great!!!! Although, knowing me being so sappy and sentimental, I would probably be upset about "un-meeting" all the people I would be friends with when I was older as I grew younger. Me personally, I think I would definitely make sure to throw a little more caution to the wind, do more of the traveling and fun things that I held off on doing, take a few more risks, and make sure to have a few more kids to give Jack some company. And of course, in my next life I would find the cure for all cancer ) Oh yeah, and I would love to be able to eat all I want and stay as thin as I have always wanted to be

(((Barb))) I am still here fighting this awful disease, but I do understand the feelings you are having about all of this. Most days I wake and wonder why I am still here. I feel as though my having cancer has just blown apart the lives of those who I love. It sounds crazy, but I sometimes think that if maybe I just don't wake up, everyone can go back to living their lives and not worrying about me. I also dream at night of the good times before all of this....just makes waking a little shocker all the time. Thank goodness I have the best 3 year old anywhere to help me through....he keeps me going. Hang in there Barb!!! I am so sorry for your loss, I will be praying that you are able to find some peace and have many more good days dealing with all that you have been through.

I usually have a list and try to go once a week, but inevitably I end up back at the grocery store for odds & ends that I always forget. JB's Christmas Eve trip to the grocery store always leads to a great meal that night!! YUMMY!!!!!

I have had a few as well - Col, Collie, Eenie, Een,Lofty (derived from my maiden name), Cols (weird, I know), Sissy (my sister calls me that)

JB - yes, we do have a kitchen (remember that is where we keep your beer glasses) hahahahahaha We don't really have a theme either....a lot of neutral colors as well.

I save some - mostly those from people that I am closest to.

Hi Ladies - this little funny line isn't about boobs, but it sure made me smile the other day. I saw it in a valentine's day card.... Men are like chocolates, stay away from the nutty ones and don't go for the ones that someone else put back! hahahahahahaha. Hope this at least made you smile Oh - and Patti, I am right there with you and the IV boobs! Whew!

I don't cook as much as should considering that I not working right now, but I use a lot of seasoned salt. Don't know if it really adds all that much flavor, but Jack seems to like it

Happy Birthday, Jackie!!!

I am with Patti - not having such a great day either, so a "black hole" would best describe my mood today as well. Don't know why, but just one of those days I guess. The weather doesn't help much either - dark and raining. At least it's Friday, right?

Congratulations Ann!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You were right, JB, this is a GREAT group of people here!!!!!! Sorry, about the picture. That was the only one of the three of us that I had on this computer...I'll update with a new one ASAP. Thank you all for your warm welcomes - I am so glad that I came out of the shadows to join you all. It means the world to me that I can come here to vent, commiserate, chat, and hopefully help others as well!! As you all know well, dealing with this cancer can get a little lonely (no matter how GREAT a support system you have). I am so lucky to have JB, my family, his family, and all of our friends, but being able to talk to others who are going through similar situations is priceless. I am excited to get to know you all and make some new friends!!! Randy - thanks for the tip on the lotion. I'll be picking some of that up today. This dry, rashy skin can be tough to get rid of!! Don - good luck with the Tarceva - it's done well for me so far, so I am hoping the same for you. Feeling ok with it so far?

Wow!!! Thank you all so much for your warm welcome to the site!!!!! It is so great to know that I can come on here and be able to chat with people who are in a similar situation as myself. Let's see - yes, JB is my husband. I don't really play as many video games as he does, unless you count online crossword type games. The playstation2 video games are usually JB's territory. The picture in my avatar is of me and my 3yr old son Jack - my Mom took this picture last week. He is my driving force in fighting this cancer - I want to be here to see him grow and experience the good times in life. I am currently taking Tarceva - results have been pretty good so far....just hope it continues. Side effects are not too bad - mainly really dry skin. I still get some really nasty headaches, but MRI scans have been clear ever since surgery. I do have a vp shunt that was installed to get rid of some after surgey fluid build up - that could be the reason I guess. Tylenol helps and Dr. says to keep taking it if it helps.

Hi Everyone - I have been lurking the boards for awhile now....and I think it is definitely time for me to come out of the shadows and join the group! Actually, my husband also visits the boards and has told me how wonderful everyone here is. I am still working on updating my timeline...should have it done sometime tonight. I am 33yr old woman, dx with nsclc w/ brain mets in 10/06. I have had a craniotomy to remove brain tumor, 6 sessions of chemo (carboplatin/taxol), 15 whole brain & lung radiation, currently on Tarceva. Results of scans have been mixed - last one was slight improvement, so that's good!! Well, I just wanted to come out of the shadows and say hello. I look forward to chatting with you all and sharing experiences/stories!! Thanks! Colleen