Darlin , if I slept any sweeter, mah pillow would be diabeticWelcome home and sleep sweet, Brother
It is hard to not be frustrated during hard times like that Being the person watching the ones we love sick is such a hard pill to swallow, because there is nothing more then anything we would rather do than take the pain away and help the one we love. Hugs for you dear! Your SO and you are in my thoughts and prayers 
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Thank you so much for the prayers, the beautiful quote, and all da hugs! {{{{{{{{{{Ducky Lady}}}}}}}}}}
(but now I'm kinda wishin' that energy was crawfish flavored! LOL)
Lady D - you so completely DO NOT suck for being an exceptional human being (you have to allow yourself to feel your feelings, sister - hurting because someone you love is hurting does NOT constitute a shortcoming)... BREATHE - and celebrate the light - the shadows will always exist and sometimes they creep in on us - let the LIGHT push them back and remember that YOU matter and that SHE matters and that you are on the path TOGETHER (and I am betting she would not have it ANY other way) - you are a blessing to her (and to us) - allow yourself to be a blessing to yourself - it matters.
woot! BeanMail! Thanks for the beans, bruddah - going to be getting some roasting time in this week, fo sho! Unfortunately, with new initiatives Panera is rolling out (and for some reason we are beta testing... blergh) have to get back in the saddle sooner than normal after an opening, but it will sort - at the latest, will be roasting this weekend and will keep you posted... you rock, sir M!Good morning one and all!
A lovely 9F this morning when I took the puppies out. It gets the bloods circulating
I'm drinking the Colombia Narino Fiesta Natural now. It's more of a classic rich Colombian, compared to the Fiesta Honey version; both very nice, depends lb what you're looking tip drink at any given time
Good morning one and all!
A lovely 9F this morning when I took the puppies out. It gets the bloods circulating
I'm drinking the Colombia Narino Fiesta Natural now. It's more of a classic rich Colombian, compared to the Fiesta Honey version; both very nice, depends lb what you're looking tip drink at any given time
I don't know how y'all can handle that kinda cold, I'd be a hermit, fo sho!!
Da roasting cycle has gotten pretty simple for me. I run medium heat, 3/4 fan, 3 full scoops ( fills a 9oz jar when done). 5 minute cycle at those settings seems to bring everything in at City Plus or Full City.
Whew! Finally caught up, and please just consider everything as "Liked"!
Alrighty, as promised, I wanna give y'all an update on the Dr. appointments and what-not...
CT and MRI scans were done Thursday, then Friday we saw the oncologist. Basically, the tumors have continued to grow in spite of the chemo treatments. Not only have the existing tumors grown, but there are also signs of new tumors... quite a few, but they are still so small as to be almost imperceptible. The decision was made to take her off of the IV chemo as it wasn't doing much good (perhaps slowing the growth, but not much else). There were two options for continued chemo treatment: one drug that could possibly cause liver damage (which she already has), and a very new oral-dose drug that was just released last summer. She'll be taking the new one. The studies have shown that it is very promising and has given Stage IV patients as much as an additional year of time. It was made clear to us that this is not a cure, but is a measure to extend our time. How much time is unknown (so, nothing new there). Basically, I guess not much has changed except that we aren't going to be doing the IV chemo any more and we're pretty happy about that. The oral-dose chemo will be less hassle (no more 1+ hour drives for treatment).
Other than that, we're both working very hard at not dwelling on it and just trying to enjoy our lives as they are. So, prayers and hugs are appreciated, but no more sadz... be happy, love the ones you are with while you have them, dance in the rain, play in the snow (just don't eat it if it's yellow!), and bask in the sunlight... Today is the present and that is all that matters. It is a gift and each day should be cherished. Now go love somebody!
With some pancakes
