Today is God's Gift, My Diagnosis was Oct. 2007

Every day when I step out of the shower

I see this plaque on the wall. My friend sent it

to me (she is dear and has helped me alot through

this cancer journey)

Today is God's Gift

I am glad I keep getting today.. I love my life mostly

although things have been difficult with my youngest

back home with 2 more cat

FEEL YOUR BREASTS

I was in Stage 4 already in Oct of 2007

after having a mammogram

in Oct. 2006

if you feel something

insist on a mammogram

no matter what age.

Girls in their 20' s are

more and more begin diagnosed with breast

cancer.

CANCER ..One in Two Men

One in Three Women

We need a cure for all cancer.

Sept has seen so many cancer victims pass, I can tell

you 5 friends and relatives have passed this month

of cancer..

Pray for the world!! Miracles do happen.I am one!!

I fear I am not as sweet as I should be, especially to

hubby hunk. I just the house back, with just hubby, our

fat GOOD cat and me here

I had kids in the house for 35 years and just got the house back with

just us ..I like it. I'm selfish with my time with hubby.

Here's a picture of my mom and me at Cracker Barrel just outside

of Springfield IL. We had a great time,

George..my awesome step dad, Mary Jo me MOM

my brother Jeff, sis inlaw Lisa and nephew Ethan (13 yrs)

It's great to have family..

my dad and step mom and step brother are all deceased.

I just realized my mom LOVES me, silly of me not to know.

It feels great to have a MOM and such a great step dad..he is

a keeper like my Hunny Hunk..

A happy wife is a happy life..George said when I asked

him why he babies my mom..so cool guy, builds homes in

Springfield IL and they are AWESOME

I am not sure if this is what I signed up to do..but I am going to

blog my breasts..I think they want us to show them..Ford has (or did have)

a wall of breasts and I am on there..

You won't see my face..I invite all my Pink Friends to show your

scars and support Breast Cancer Awareness Month..October 1st is

the kick off..let's start a tradition..bring those boobies out of the

dark and FIGHT LIKE A GIRL

~~Celebrate we are Survivors~~

Update, More Soon

With a hubby this good, 2 is better than one.

I wrote about the leaves burning and stopped my post

& went out , started a leave burn in my vented can..

I am WAY to OCD

Rich & me goofing off with I photo ..we are just a couple of kids

Rich calls me gigglypuss.

LOTFLMAO

I have so much too share I may have to post more than once.

On the deck, enjoying my Nestle that keeps me peaceful.

The leaves are changing and falling. Is that why

Autumn is referred to as "Fall"??

I love this season, cool crisp air, leaves crackling under your feet,

the smell of burning leaves and moss.

Hello!! I am back from Steroid Hell!! It was WICKED.

I am on a low dose & hopefully totally weaned off

soon. I had Gamma Knife Surgery on 3 of the first batch

of my Brain Mets. (5).

They have been through Gamma Knife Surgery, Whole Brain Radiation & a second

Gamma Knife Surgery. Right now those tumors look the same..no larger.. no smaller

but I will be getting another MRI soon, just to monitor any changes.

If these tumors don't decrease in size or start growing again, the next step

is Brain Surgery. Just drill where each tumor is , remove it & move on to 2

& 3. I'm all for that. Get rid of them & move on. I'd be in hospital for maybe

5 days, as one is a bit deep in. My balance is so off, I tumble from a

stooping position, I can't walk a straight line unless I am walking with

my arns at my sides. It's ok, I can deal .

My friends have to keep a close watch on me & my belongings. The 2nd

thing I did at the

"Fine Art Fair" at our river front, was lose my wallet with all my ID, cards, money,

insurance card EEEKKKK.

My BFFs Marcia & Michele ..Michele stayed with me, while Marcia scouted

the last place, I stopped .. It was there!!! They thought it was a little boys.. Teehee, I love it. The ladies at that table were

selling raffle tickets. No I didn't win, shoot.

I've more to post..check back .

Blessings

LIFE

For the Love of Owls

Love it!! I read every word of this magazine

and it's a keeper!!

I received a gift of Owl Earrings and Necklace..silver

this week from a Blog Friend, I was DEEElighted.

thanks Nancy

On eBay Sept 23rd to Sept 30

Click here to view

A Sorrowful Day

Yesterday 9/11/2010

my sweet great niece, Lexie, only 10 years old

lost her you her almost lifetime fight with

cancer and passed way.

She was such a sweet , strong fighter and most

always active and happy.

My hubby was on his cell with his

friend who knows Lexie, most folks in

Chillicothe did.

I heard his friend, say Lexie ( his voice comes over

the phone quite clearly) & I knew immediately ...I just sobbed

& sobbed .

I confess I even said

"Oh no, God, why not me ? I am 55 & she is a tender age of

1o . Why God?? it's not fair, Why??

Rich's face fell, he said "dont

say that"

I recentlly put a little framed on prominent display

later, I sat down & it was right in front of my

Everything happens for a reason. Just believe

I do believe & who am I to question our Lord.

I guess God has more plans for me (& everyone)

Lexie is with God now. She is estatic & total healed.

please pray for the family & all who loved Lexie

in time of sorrow & grief

BELIEVE

Wednesday With BFFs

Wednesday was BFF day. Michele recently left her job (retired) and Marcia

just came back from 3 week stay with grandson Hunter and granddaughter Harper.

We had missed each other much.

We had lunch here at "The Nestle In The Singing Woods"

Mint Iced Tea

Baby Salad Greens with herbs, I even added mint to

my salad.

Cantaloup and Blueberries.

Then we took a 2 mile walk on Singing Woods Road

and collecting Acorns.

Came back home and had Red Velvet Cake (Michele brought) &

cupcakes (Marcia brought)

Good conversation..hugs..pix and

little gifts from Michele

I got a Spiced Tea Pouch to set hot Tea and spread the

fragrance & a Tea bag.

I had the Tea & some toast with real butter

& cinammon sugar generously sprinkled atop today for breakfast.

Great to have such kind, caring, sweet friends

I have know Michele (dark hair) & Marcia (light hair for more than 25 years

We all worked at a local big bank. Marcia was a Branch Manager and my

boss in the 1980's. Michele was an Auditor.and I was Marcia's Assistant

Manager in the 1980's when we met.

I am truly blessed with such great friends.

We are all granny's

Marcia has two, I have six and Michele six. Aren't we young looking???

teehee

Fondly,

Today Was Awesome

Spent it with two of my BFF's

will post tomorrow

It's late and I am tired

and it will take me lots of time to

get ready for bed.

Fondly

BLESSING

Two of the most awesome friends ever!!!

& my friend Church

fondly,

My BFF Back Today

An owl hooting by our window woke me up today.

Hubby & I are going out for a morning in the cool

crisp morning.

Marcia will be home today.

Back from California visit

to grand babes .

It'll be great to have her around ..she always

makes my life better.

Our internet has been up and down.

I think it's my wireless network settings.

So we are just leaving the Mac s on

they "sleep" but the net connection doesn't close.

My new wireless router, well I am not sure I

set the network correct, but my poor brain is beyond

that.

Anyone have EXPERTISE..please let me know

we use the AirPort setting on our Macs

Have a great day!!

BLESSINGS

cool weather

living in an awesome area

good friends

the best hubby

Mentha bath products from C O Biglelow

L'Ocitaine Hair products

meds to heal me

still fighting after 3 years

pieces of jewelry

sweaters

tomatoes

ice cream

family

My BFF Marcia

My BFF Michele

My BFF Cindy

My BFF Sally Smith

Friends like Nancy

Seeing a deer on the side yard this AM

being able to be independent mostly

mail treasures

movies

God's unending care & love

What are your blessings??

Last Chance for Seeds

I still have plenty of HollyHock Seed

If you like some...just send me a SASE

(self addressed, stamped envelope)

&

I will send you a packet.

I've posted growing info in another post

Deena Warner

127 W Curtis Drive

Chillicothe, IL 61523

I have sent all the requests I received. If you need more or didn't get them

let me know. I love to share and I love the idea of our hollyhocks

spreading all through the USA!!

Thanks for caring and supporting me through my last almost 3 years

The journey continues .

I'm planning a Autumn Gift Away next week.

Be sure to look on Wednesday and get sighned up.

I hope I get LOTS of entries!!

I made give 3 sepSparate entries

treasures.

Check Back

Sept 8th entry to Sept 15th..Winners drawn on Sept 17th

Shipping done Monday before my MRI.

It'll be a treat.

Tell your friends Please

Supper Tonight, Dining Alone

A plate of garden tomatoes, salted good, slices of sharp cheddar cheese.

&

a Root Beer Float.

Doesn't get better than this!!!

*Try toasted, cheese, tomatoes* (add bacon too if you like)

I love it.