Maybe there's an actual cruise in our near future!
@1creekgirl (40615)
United States
March 6, 2024 4:20pm CST
This has been busy week for sure.
Last Thursday I had my Botox migraine injections.
Friday I had the second removal of a squamous cell skin cancer. My Dermatologist said she was positive she got it all and that it hadn't spread, but will get the pathology report this week.
Sunday we went to church to hear a friend preach, then several of us ate at a Japanese restaurant afterwards.
Monday I had a lumbar epidural in my back and so far so good. Still some pain, but much better.
Tuesday (yesterday) we shopped for a few things for the cruise.
Today I had the chemo port removed at a surgi center. Thankfully it wasn't general anesthesia which takes longer to recover from, but I was sedated so I didn't feel or remember anything.
We're sure praying there are no more medical events before the cruise!
Now, I have to practice two songs I'm singing at a friend's church next Sunday, practice a few songs for karaoke on the boat, alter a few pieces I want to wear, go out to dinner to celebrate our anniversary next Tuesday, and pack.
Good thing I'm a list maker or I would be even more overwhelmed than I am!
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@RasmaSandra (73725)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
6 Mar
Great photo and memories, Best of luck with the songs, So glad you will be going on a cruise,
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@kaylachan (58214)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
6 Mar
Congrats on having that port removed. Seems like you might actually make it this time. Knock on wood.
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@1creekgirl (40615)
• United States
6 Mar
Thanks, Kayla. Maybe this fifth time is the charm!
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@snowy22315 (170478)
• United States
6 Mar
Lots keeping you busy and all of it good.
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@1creekgirl (40615)
• United States
6 Mar
They've all kind of happened at the last minute and each one required a least a day to recover, so we're down to the wire!
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@1creekgirl (40615)
• United States
6 Mar
From the good Lord Himself! I'm still not back to pre cancer stamina, but I take a nap every day or I'd never make it to bedtime.
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@1creekgirl (40615)
• United States
7 Mar
Do you also have sub lists of your sub lists?
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@1creekgirl (40615)
• United States
8 Mar
@JudyEv On Christmas I lost my list and almost had a meltdown! Thankfully I had most of the gifts bought.
With this Chemo brain, I forget what I've ordered from Amazon, so it's like Christmas when the guy delivers boxes, lol.
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@JudyEv (326127)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Mar
@1creekgirl Haha - probably two layers is about as far as i go! 
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@Happy2BeMe (99390)
• Canada
6 Mar
Hope all goes well. You both desrve a nice vacation after all you have been through.
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@1creekgirl (40615)
• United States
6 Mar
I really appreciate that, Laurel! How are you doing?
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@1creekgirl (40615)
• United States
7 Mar
@Happy2BeMe That was a hundred years ago! Actually it almost was...it will be 58 years next week.
How old is your granddaughter now?
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@Happy2BeMe (99390)
• Canada
7 Mar
@1creekgirl I am doing really good. Thanks for asking. Love the photo. 
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@AmbiePam (85680)
• United States
7 Mar
For some weird reason I thought your cruise was this week, and that was why you hadn’t been around. No, it’s been because you’re really really busy! I’m so glad the cancer has been removed, and we’ll just pray the report is good, and everything goes well from here. You’ve gone through so much in just a week!
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@AmbiePam (85680)
• United States
7 Mar
@1creekgirl Oh, good! I hope the Magnesium Glycinate helps you. And I hope you get a lot of good pictures from the cruise; it’s getting to be an exciting time.
My dad just went to the throat doctor today, and he said everything looks great. He thinks the cause of the problem is his allergies. To give you an idea of how badly his allergies are, even on allergy medication, his eardrums have burst before. So, hearing it was allergies like my dad first thought, was a big blessing.
My dad just went to the throat doctor today, and he said everything looks great. He thinks the cause of the problem is his allergies. To give you an idea of how badly his allergies are, even on allergy medication, his eardrums have burst before. So, hearing it was allergies like my dad first thought, was a big blessing.1 person likes this
@1creekgirl (40615)
• United States
7 Mar
@AmbiePam That's such good news about your dad! Tell him he has myLoters all over the world, including NC, praying for him.
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@1creekgirl (40615)
• United States
7 Mar
It really has a whirlwind trying to get all of it in before the cruise.
How's your dad?
Did I tell you my Neurologist definitely approved taking magnesium? I'll up my dose to 300mg and take it slow.
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@Juliaacv (48549)
• Canada
6 Mar
I really like this wedding photo, you've shown it before, but it is beautiful.
You are such a trooper, so much on your plate that would send many to throw their arms in the air and give up, you keep on going, ticking things off of your list. Keep it up, better days are ahead!
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@Juliaacv (48549)
• Canada
7 Mar
@1creekgirl Yes, thanks for asking, we are all well now.
The girls are growing so much everyday.
They are beginning to learn French twice a week.
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@1creekgirl (40615)
• United States
6 Mar
I truly believe God has many more blessings for us. Not because we deserve them, but because He is so merciful!
Have you and your family all gotten well? You guys have sure had a rough time for a while now.
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@1creekgirl (40615)
• United States
8 Mar
@Juliaacv Oh my, that is so cute! I'd love to hear them.
When our grandson Nathan was little, he had to use an inhaler and wait a few minutes between two puffs. So I taught him how to count in several languages rather than waste those few minutes.
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@Marilynda1225 (79961)
• United States
8 Mar
You sound like you have everything in order and I'm sure you're going to have a wonderful time on your cruise.
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@1creekgirl (40615)
• United States
8 Mar
Thanks, I hope I'll finish everything and not forget something important!
@1creekgirl (40615)
• United States
8 Mar
I keep telling God to not let us go if it's not His will. Sure looking forward to it, though.
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@1creekgirl (40615)
• United States
8 Mar
@just4him It's been hectic trying to get all the medical stuff in, but just one more (hopefully) follow-up appointment and we'll soon be on our way.
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@just4him (307136)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
8 Mar
@1creekgirl I'm glad you're looking forward to it. It seems it's been smooth sailing every step of the way with your preparations.
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@Hannihar (129540)
• Israel
7 Mar
@1creekgirl
You cetainly have been busy. How are you feeling? You certainly do need the cruise. I love the Star of Daivd you put there. Thank you.
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@1creekgirl (40615)
• United States
8 Mar
My back injection isn't working as fast as I'd hoped, but maybe it will soon.
Are you staying safe and well? You and your country are still in my prayers.
When we get home and things settle down, I want to get a Star of David necklace.
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@1creekgirl (40615)
• United States
8 Mar
@Hannihar So many of us around the world are praying for you all.
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@Hannihar (129540)
• Israel
8 Mar
@1creekgirl
I am sorry that your back injection is not working as fast as you hoped it would do. I am trying to stay safe for myself and my cat. We are still at war and will be probably for a long time. That would be nice that you want to wear a Star of David necklace. I am very proud that I was born Jewish and live in this beautiful country.
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@LindaOHio (157187)
• United States
7 Mar
I'm a list maker too. You've had a busy time. I hope your dermatologist has good news for you. The lumbar shot should be good for 6 months. I'm glad you don't remember the port removal. They never seem to use enough sedation when I've had colonoscopies, etc. Have a good day. Praying that NOTHING gets in the way of your cruise. Great photo.
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@1creekgirl (40615)
• United States
8 Mar
I truly appreciate your kind words, Linda. How's your husband tonight?
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@LindaOHio (157187)
• United States
9 Mar
@1creekgirl You're welcome. He's doing pretty well. His appetite is good, he's doing his physical therapy and he's been very chatty. Thank you for asking.
@1creekgirl (40615)
• United States
8 Mar
I am so ready for it! I just pray the lumbar injection will kick in soon.
Are you still working on all your upcoming vacations?
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@porwest (78759)
• United States
8 Mar
@1creekgirl Yep. Still laying down the locations and dates. Once we have more in stone, we can start booking some stuff.
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@MarieCoyle (29005)
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8 Mar
I know you are looking forward to that cruise, I hope you have the best time, ever!
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@1creekgirl (40615)
• United States
8 Mar
Thank you so much, Marie. We're getting cautiously excited.
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@MarieCoyle (29005)
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9 Mar
@1creekgirl
I am just so glad for you that you are going to be able to go.
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! Sounds like all the medical stuff is now off the checklist 
! Now you can truly focus on getting ready for this lovely cruise . . . life is good 
.@1creekgirl (40615)
• United States
7 Mar
Absolutely. God cares so much about us all.
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@RebeccasFarm (86823)
• United States
7 Mar
Busy week indeed! Wishing you a restful and fun cruise!
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@1creekgirl (40615)
• United States
8 Mar
I'm looking forward to it...praying it actually happens!
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@1creekgirl (40615)
• United States
8 Mar
Thank you so much for the sweet words.
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@1creekgirl (40615)
• United States
7 Mar
If I have time to practice some more, Help me make it through the night, I won't back down, Sound of silence, maybe one more.
Also practicing two songs for church Sunday.
