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Thanks Ry for letting us know about Mo. Mo, Dearest Mo, you have been such an inspiration to me since I found this site. I admire you so much. It breaks my heart that you are in so much pain. I hope that doesn't last long and that you feel much better soon. I am praying for you and your family that you feel God's arms around you. Hope to read more of your wonderful posts in the near future. We all love you Mo. Nina

Thanks Peggy. Nina

Great that you are walking again but geesh, working up to 4 miles in one week is a lot of walking. Take is easier and I bet things will settle down in your muscles. I admire your attitude though....I need to walk much more than I do right now. We live in a little town and there are no malls, but I can ride a stationary bike and just make excuses. Keep it up....hope you feel better soon. Nina

Hope the Iressa is just the ticket and congrats on the shoulder pain getting under control. Pain relief is wonderful. Have a great weekend. Nina

I like it....hehe. Nina

Jackie, that was a riot! Nina

Jackie, that was a riot! Nina

A doctor and a lawyer in two cars collided on a country road. The lawyer, seeing that the doctor was a little shaken, helped him from the car and offered him a drink from his hip flask. The doctor accepted and handed the flask back to the lawyer, who closed it and put it away. "Aren't you going to have a drink yourself?" asked the doctor. "Sure, after the police leave," replied the lawyer.

Subject: Fw: A Chinese Couple gets married A Chinese couple gets married - and she's a virgin. Truth be told, he is none too experienced either. On the wedding night, she cowers naked under the bed sheets as her husband undresses. He climbs in next to her and tries to be reassuring: "My darring" he says, "I know dis yo firt time and you berry flighten. I plomise you, I give you anyting you want, I do anyting you want, you say. What you want?" he says, trying to sound experienced, which he hopes will impress his virgin bride. A thoughtful silence follows and he waits patiently (and eagerly) for her request. She eventually replies shyly and unsure, "I want ..... numba 69" More thoughtful silence, this time from him. Eventually, in a puzzled tone he queries ... "You want .. Beef wif Broccori?" --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

> A young blonde was on vacation in the depths of Louisiana. She wanted to take > home a pair of genuine alligator shoes in the worst way.... but was very > reluctant to pay the high prices the local vendors were asking for the highly > prized shoes. > > After becoming very frustrated with the "no haggle on prices" attitude of one of > the shopkeepers, the blonde shouted, "Well then, maybe I'll just go out and > catch my own alligator, so I can get a pair of shoes at a decent price!" > > The shopkeeper said with a sly, knowing smile, "Little lady,y'all just go and > give it a try, why don'cha!" > > The blonde turned on her heel and headed out toward the swamps, determined to > catch herself an alligator . > > Later in the day, as the shopkeeper is driving home, he pulls over to the side > of the levee where he spots that same young woman standing waist deep in the > murky bayou water, shotgun in hand. Just then, he spots a huge 9-foot gator > swimming rapidly toward her. With lightning speed, she takes aim, kills the > creature . . .and, with a great deal of effort, hauls it onto the slimy swamp > bank. Lying nearby were several more of the dead creatures. > > The shopkeeper stands on the bank and watches this scenario in amazed silence. > > Just then, the blonde struggles and flips the gator on its back. Then, rolling > her eyes heaven-ward and screaming in great frustration, she shouts out, "Damn, > this one is barefoot, too!" Sorry ladies, I think this one is for the men. But it was too funny to leave it out.

Good one. One more for the ladies. Nina

I liked it Don. Nina

I think that nurse works at UAB Birmingham, Al. Hehehe Nina

Cute! Nina

Elaine, I read your post right after you posted it. I must admit that I have given it a lot of thought since then. I know that I am very sick, but I guess I tend to stay in denial alot. I think about it when I cough or wheeze...or when it is getting close to test time...heck I think about it all the time...but its like I don't really think it is happening to ME. If I admit that it is about ME, I almost panic. I appreciate you telling us how you feel and I think that it is very appropriate for you to post here. We need more of these honest and open posts...about feelings rather than facts. I guess I stay confused about how I feel alot of the time. I am not really afraid to die, but I am afraid of the process and leaving my loved ones behind. It seems to me that when I am able or have to face that fact I will and until then I may as well enjoy what time I have not thinking about it being me. Don't get me wrong, there are times when I am terrified. I want to cry but find it hard to let go. Its as if I will be admiting that it is all about my body and not someone else. I believe God will give me what I can handle at the time I can handle it. Maybe I am not very smart to think the way I do....I can plan things after I am gone in the abstract. Like writing my will, doing my taxes, taking care of investments. But when it comes to the idea that I really won't be here...with no more control over anything, my heart starts skipping beats and beating very fast. I want to give it to God. To hand it all over to him and let him make the decisions but it doesn't work that way for me. I have to do all I can and then hope and pray that He takes over after that. I am rambling but wanted you to know that your post meant alot to me and I hope we can all be more honest about ourselves at times. Nina

Loved this one!!! Nina

About all I can say is ditto. Becky and Elaine put it very well...along with Jackie. He needs no judgment from anyone. Do what you can to get some answers and calm down for your sake as well as his. I don't know how long it has been since you have seen your brother...or how close the two of you are. You have to make that decision. I feel very close to my siblings but still did not want anyone around for a few days except my sister. She is my best friend and she helped me work through the best way to handle the rest of the family. My daughter is the only one that seems to judge me about being a former smoker. She is young and doesn't know anything about how it was when I started smoking, so I don't blame her for not understanding. This is the most caring group of people I have been around in my life ..so if you don't get the answer you want in the time you want it it is not their fault. We all have lives and worries of our own, but we do care about you and your family. Keep us in touch and let us know when you know more about your brother's dx. We all have our own way to handle this beast and you must respect his wishes. Just my two cents worth. Nina

Great news. Have a wonderful time on your vacation. I think you have the right idea. All we have is today...so live it to the fullest. Nina

Debi, congrats on the "empty head". I too, have the optic migranes...but it has been years now since I have had one. When I was your age they happened often. I guess my head is so clogged with "age" that there isn't room for the crazy pictures. I have an MRI of the brain next month and will be hoping to get to join the empty head club then. Nina

I agree Becky. No one should cry alone and everyone needs hugs. There were three ladies that had their appointments all within 45 minutes. We almost always overlapped. We still keep in touch and so far all of us are doing well. They both had breast cancer and were having radiation treatments before and after me. It warms my heart everytime I hear from either of them and it is nice to know that I am in their thoughts just like they are in mine. We should always remember that they are feeling alot of the same things we are feeling and just to acknowlegde that is a jesture that is often appreciated. I love hugs. Nina

Will be thinking about you tomorrow and wishing you the best. Faith is a little doll and I am sure she is so smart. Hope she didn't diagnose something by accident. You are in my prayers. Nina

Time to check in Tbone. Hope you are out having a great time with the entire family. Let us hear from you as soon as you get back. Nina

David, I understand about wanting to do something without feeling like crap all summer. If and when you decide to try the next step in your treatment, I hope it works well for you without all the side effects. The news is a little confusing to me but stable sounds good. Hope they can find something that helps that pain without making you "loopy". I don't want you to crash the very first time you get up on those skis. Hope you all have a great time at the party. Like I said before, take LOTS of pictures. Nina

So glad to see your post again. I am glad the surgery is behind you and hope that further treatment will not be so traumatic. The anesthesia did that to me. I didn't eat a bite for 6 days...and with nothing going in ...nothing came out. I made it and am hoping that you get all of this behind you soon. If you still have the problem after you begin to eat better you might try Tbone's suggestion to someone else...take a senna S with each pain pill....it didn't take nearly that many senna for me, but they did the trick. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Nina

Thank you Fay for letting us know about Nancy. I am sending up more prayers for her and hope she gets stronger quickly and feels like posting soon. Nina