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Hi everyone! We've been really busy today getting things outside done because we have several days of rain on the way. We have 2 riding mowers and it took us almost 3 hours to mow everything but it sure looks nice now! My allergies aren't too happy about it though We have some corn to plant but have decided to wait until the rain passes which is good cuz I can't help with that much. I'm still suffering from this broken ankle of mine. I have pain non stop it seems like and this limp I have just kills my back Well, more chores to do so.....gotta run. Hope everyone is having a great week end!

Hi Diane! We have started our garden with a few things so far. I have Garlic that I put down last fall and we just put down Onions and Cucumbers. Next week weather permitting the Corn and Tomatoes will go in. We bought a tiller last year to pull behind the tractor so that helps a lot. With my broken ankle still healing I wasn't able to help much and Russ did most all of the work. I just sat in the chair and watched! HAAAAAAAAAAAAA

My first completed quilt I'm so proud!

Hello Karin! My husband had the same stage as your dad. He too had the swollen legs and didn't do the exercises he was told to do at first. I believe it was slow in coming because he was depressed not only by the diagnosis but just felt generally weak from the treatments. Hang in there and just try to be as supportive as you can. ((hugs))

Hi everyone! Not much activity in this forum lately. I imagine it's because the weather is starting to get nice for many. Not quite here yet though because it's only in the low 40's today with that nasty bad hair day wind ;( Since moving from a big city in California to a tiny town in Illinois, I've been going stir crazy sometimes and decided to start myself a hobby. Went and bought a sewing machine and am attempting to make quilts! When I started piecing my first one together Russ looked at it and started laughing. I asked what was so funny and he said "It's just a pile of rags"! Well, that pile of "rags" came together and looks really beautiful. I am sooooo proud of myself. I'm addicted to watching you tube videos and planning my next project Well, I hope everyone is doing well and I can't wait to hear what everyone is up to

Glad you'll be able to get some relief from the flushing. Treatment side effects are no fun

I don't have any information about flushing from radiation but I'm sure others here have some for you. Hoping your treatments go smoothly for you. Please let us know how you're doing ((hugs))

Thank you for the update on your Mom. I'm glad to know she has such a great amount of love and family support. As the others have said, please return here and ask any questions you might have or just to vent your feelings if you need to. I hope her treatment goes smoothly ((hugs))

I too am so glad you found us here at LCSC. There are so many wonderful members with a wealth of information and support. I hope you return soon to let us know how you're doing! Hang in there ((hugs))

Hi Drema! I'm sorry your husband is in pain. My husband didn't experience anything like that. I'm sure your doctor might have more information and perhaps medication to help relieve this. Please keep us updated! ((hugs))

Hello! It's been a while since I've been here and I'm so sorry. As some of you know I've been healing from a broken ankle followed by some nasty surgery to put myself back together. I'm in physical therapy now and still in a lot of pain. I will come in here as often as I can Weather here in Illinois is crazy. It's was a brutal winter and yet it still seems to be hanging around. We are anxious to get our garden going but this cold is putting a delay on things. I can't help much and Russ will probably have to do most of it too! lol With all this cold weather I've been spending a lot of time working on my new hobby. Quilting! I found a web site that has loads of pre cut fabrics and a reasonable price so there are loads of packages arriving! I'm enjoying it, but let me tell ya.....it isn't as easy as it appears on the youtube videos at all. I don't know how many strips I've had to tear apart and start over with. But, until I'm back to my old self a hobby is good for me right now. Well, I hope everyone else is doing well and I will check back soon

Hello Drema! I'm sorry about your husband's diagnosis. I too was a caretaker for my husband who also had IV NSCLC. He also took Tarceva and had the rash you've spoken of. It's a very common side effect to this type of chemotherapy. I tried the antibiotic creams as well but my husband had the most relief from coco butter creams. I'm sure others will follow me with what helped them as well. Please come back anytime and ask questions or just vent if need be. There are many members here with a wealth of information and support. ((hugs))

Thank you for the update dear one. Your Mom certainly sounds like a fighter! This is her cancer, so if she chooses to fight then I say good for her. I just wish you could find yourself some emotional support. Have you tried talking more to your brothers to see if they will open up? I wish you the best of look and hope your Mom starts feeling better soon.

Thanks for the info. When I was a caregiver for my husband I don't even know how I did it all. I guess I just forgot about myself and ran my body into the ground.

I myself am unaware but there are many here who will be able to share their experiences with you. I'd love to hear more about you if you are willing to share with us.

Happy Wednesday Everyone! Well, here I am with my half-healed broken ankle again! Getting a bit better each day and am able to walk some. I tried walking without the velcro boot and it was NOT a good idea so I was down for a couple days. I hope to be able to walk out the door....get in my car....and drive by the end of February. Wish me luck will ya? Weather here is that nasty snow again. I believe we got well over a foot of it in the last 24 hrs with more on the way. We use propane for heating in our home and the cost jumped from 99 cents a gallon to $5.50 in just the past two weeks. They say there is a shortage but I did some research and found that it's less than $2 in our neighboring state of Missouri....so who knows! Anyway, we purchased a wood burning stove to put into the basement. Russ will be picking it up on Friday and hopefully we'll have it going before the end of the week end. Well, gotta get back and read some of the past posts I've missed since being away. Have a great day!

Hi Kellie! I too just love your pictures! I'm also happy that the Tarceva is working well for you other then the nasty rash that comes along with it! Keep us posted please!

Hi everyone! Many of you know I've been away from the board for a few weeks due to a broken ankle followed by surgery. I can't access LCSC from my laptop and coming back into the office and using the PC is difficult while trying to keep my leg elevated. My fall was on Nov 22nd and I won't even be able to begin to stand until February so if I'm not here much you'll know why. How was everyone's Christmas? Mine was quiet but really nice. A friend of mine brought over a really nice meal and I got to spend some time chatting with them. Don't get out much so that was nice. Today is New Years Eve....it would have been Donald's and my Wedding Anniversary so I'm having some really good memories today. Hope to come back on the computer soon.....so take care everyone and HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Congratulations to you! I would like to read more about journey if you would like to share with us. Welcome to our family ((hugs))

I am so sorry to hear about your husband. I know exactly how you are feeling because I have been there myself. Yes, keeping a positive attitude during this process is critical for you and your entire family. All I can suggest at this point is to take it one day at a time and try your best not to let any negative thoughts entire your mind. Hard to say yes, but you gotta try. Coming to this board during the time my husband was fighting this monster was so very helpful to me. I had so much love and support from the members here. Please keep us updated ((hugs))

My husband had a difficult time eating as well. I gave him ensures about 3 or 4 times a day. He also ate soft foods and lots of water....make sure she has water! Let us know how things go ((hugs))

Thanks for sharing!

((hugs)) Sorry for the news Denise. Please take care and let us know how you're doing!

I too would like to welcome you Paul. The is a wealth of information as well as support from our members. Please feel free to read....read and read our many posts here and if you have any questions of just want to "vent your feelings" please do so. I hope you keep us updated ((hugs))

That was just beautiful! Thank you for sharing ((hugs))