LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: olddude
Date: 12 Mar 12 - 11:02 AM

I love you, I am so so sorry my dear friend
anything I can do for you family you shout

I am so sorry

Dan

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: katlaughing
Date: 11 Mar 12 - 11:13 AM

Little Robyn, that is beautiful.

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: Maryrrf
Date: 11 Mar 12 - 09:35 AM

I'm so sorry to hear this. Some warriors fall in battle - sounds like she fought the good fight. May she rest in peace.

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 11 Mar 12 - 04:18 AM

condolences & hugs

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: Little Robyn
Date: 11 Mar 12 - 03:17 AM

(((((Brandi)))))(((((Michelle)))))

Here's a slightly different version of the Irish Blessing, for you and for your friend:

May the road rise with you.
May the blessing of the rain be on you—
the soft sweet rain.
May it fall upon your spirit
so that all the little flowers may spring up,
and shed their sweetness on the air.
May the blessing of the great rains be on you,
may they beat upon your spirit
and wash it fair and clean,
and leave there many a shining pool
where the blue of heaven shines,
and sometimes a star.

May the good earth be soft under you
when you rest upon it,
and may it rest easy over you when,
at the last, you lay out under it,
And may it rest so lightly over you
that your soul may be out
from under it quickly,
and up, and off,
And be on its way to God.

Robyn

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: katlaughing
Date: 11 Mar 12 - 01:21 AM

My deepest condolences, Michelle. May you find peace in remembering.

Much love,

kat

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 11 Mar 12 - 12:28 AM

I'm so sorry - she was a beautiful vibrant young woman. No way should this be happening.

SRS

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 10 Mar 12 - 11:18 PM

I cannot imagine how you feel. I can only guess that you both supported each other in ways that nobody else could and that you must have built a strong bond. My heart goes out to you. Virtual hugs.

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: gnu
Date: 10 Mar 12 - 10:04 PM

Oh dear. My sincerest condolences.

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: maeve
Date: 10 Mar 12 - 08:47 PM

(((Michelle)))

I'm sorry, Michelle. Anger is a healthy response.

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: Bobert
Date: 10 Mar 12 - 07:42 PM

Brandi!!!

Sniff...

I am so sorry, Michelle... Healing thoughts and prayers to you, her family, her doctors, nurses and her friends...

B~

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: LilyFestre
Date: 10 Mar 12 - 07:24 PM

My beautiful, young, vibrant Teal Sister, Brandi Chaney has been taken away from her family, friends and life by ovarian cancer.

My whole chest aches at the thought of it and a very quiet anger is settling in.

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 03 Mar 12 - 03:29 AM

me, too

love to all

sandra

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 02 Mar 12 - 10:22 PM

What Maeve said.

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: jimmyt
Date: 02 Mar 12 - 07:11 PM

Prayers coming your way kiddo! have missed talking to you for a few years. Sounds like you have had some rough times.   jimmyt

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: Bobert
Date: 02 Mar 12 - 05:35 PM

Tell Brandi that there is a skinny hillybilly down South who is praying for her... Or PM me her contact info and I'll tell her myself...

Yer marker will be fine... Seems they can move around a little when your resistance is low...

B~

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: maeve
Date: 02 Mar 12 - 05:24 PM

Michelle, I am sorry to hear about your friend. Thinking of you, Brandi, and both of your families tonight.

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: LilyFestre
Date: 02 Mar 12 - 04:28 PM

I should have posted this a few weeks ago but I didn't think to do it. At my last check up (2-16), my tumor markers were up a little bit. My oncologist says that it's not the amount of numbers that it goes up but rather the upward trend to be concerned with. So...he has offered to do another CA-125 in a month rather than to make me wait the full 3 months. I have been sick with a severe cold for almost a month now and an ear infection that has affected my hearing (although I think it is starting to sound better) and sometimes those kinds of things CAN have an impact on the tumor markers. Let's hope that is the case.

In other news...very sad news...a teal sister....someone who I have made friends with is no longer allowed to receive chemo (that was last week) and today they removed the pic line. She is now in hospice. A young (early 30s at the most), vibrant, sweet, kind human being lost to ovarian cancer.

It's the first death from OC that I've seen since my own diagnosis...brings it home in a big way. Breaks my heart that it's taking Brandi. It's not right. It just isn't right.

My heart aches.

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 15 Jan 12 - 08:40 PM

Complete agreement from me, too!

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 15 Jan 12 - 07:36 PM

definitely!

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: Bobert
Date: 15 Jan 12 - 06:46 PM

Been a wild ride but here we all are and hopefully will be for many years to come...

B~

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: katlaughing
Date: 15 Jan 12 - 02:55 PM

We couldn't have done it without YOU!:-) You brave, beautiful, woman. Thanks for opening your life and spirit of endurance, love and beauty to us and allowing us to participate. It has been a wonder as are YOU!

luvyamuchlykat

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 15 Jan 12 - 11:07 AM

Thanks, Michelle!

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: LilyFestre
Date: 15 Jan 12 - 10:14 AM

Two years ago on this very day, I was waiting for the surgery to take all the cancer out of my body. I am overwhelmed with gratitude for my life.

I sat and read through many of the posts you all sent while I was waiting for my surgery and in the days that followed and I am still brought to tears by ALL the love, prayers and positive energy that you sent to help bring me through this.

God bless every single one of you. I love you today just as much as I did then....what would I do without my Mudcat friends?

XOXOXOXOOXOXOXOXOXOOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO

Michelle

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 21 Dec 11 - 03:24 AM

joining you in the happy dance

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 20 Dec 11 - 09:16 PM

Yippee, another treatment done! Sorry about the bleeding, though.

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: maeve
Date: 20 Dec 11 - 08:30 PM

Wonderful news. Thanks for letting us know the good news tonight.

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: Bobert
Date: 20 Dec 11 - 08:19 PM

Whad I tell ya a long time ago, Michelle???

Believe me now???

No matter... Great Day!!! Thou I'm not too happy about the bruising... I might have to make a couple calls... LOL...

B~

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: LilyFestre
Date: 20 Dec 11 - 08:11 PM

Well, they made a mess of the port access today...lots of blood all over the place and some bruising (which is a first) but it was painless and I wasn't even aware of it until later in the day.

My oncologist called tonight (usually I don't get results until the following day) and said my number is 12.1 which is PERFECT!!!!! :)   YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!


************HAPPY DANCE**************

I am SO relieved and my body has finally relaxed itself and I am exhausted!   HAPPILY EXHAUSTED!!!

Thanks for the good thoughts, love and prayers! You guys are the best!!!

XOXOOXOXOX

Love to All!!

Michelle

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 20 Dec 11 - 03:58 AM

patiently awaiting your report & sending more love

sandra

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 19 Dec 11 - 08:02 PM

Wishing you well again.

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: katlaughing
Date: 18 Dec 11 - 10:25 PM

Tuesday, an auspicious time for looking forward with all good cheer. All will be well, darlin'.

luvyakat

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 18 Dec 11 - 09:00 PM

Sending Light and Love.

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: Bobert
Date: 18 Dec 11 - 06:41 PM

Love ya' back, Michelle...

And Tuesday will be more good news...

And 1700...

B~

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: LilyFestre
Date: 18 Dec 11 - 06:35 PM

The initial exam went well. He did a test for something that I've not had before and the results were good. The second half of my check up is on Tuesday. They will access my port and check my tumor markers. Here's hoping everything continues to go well!!!

Love to you all!!

Michelle

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: maeve
Date: 17 Dec 11 - 01:48 PM

Checking in; I expect you're driving home and having a snuggle with the wee one!

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: maeve
Date: 16 Dec 11 - 07:35 AM

Good morning, sweet lily Michelle.

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 15 Dec 11 - 11:52 PM

Wrapping love around you.

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 15 Dec 11 - 09:21 PM

love right back to you

& hugs & kisses

sandra

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 15 Dec 11 - 10:16 AM

We're behind you, offering whatever support we can, Michelle!

SRS

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: LilyFestre
Date: 15 Dec 11 - 10:06 AM

Today I am off to the House of Care for an overnight. My chemo partner is getting her port out very early in the morning and I'm going with her and then on to my own check up. Those damn butterflies are starting to piss me off. I can't tell if I'm having a medical issue with my belly or if it's anxiety. So...I keep telling myself that if there is something wrong, they will take care of my just like they always have. I love my medical team!!

Love to all,

Michelle

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 11 Dec 11 - 01:17 AM

I hope you continue to do well. Keep us posted!

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: Bobert
Date: 10 Dec 11 - 08:53 PM

Still here ridin' shotgun...

B~

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 10 Dec 11 - 08:21 PM

you certainly have

love & hugs

sandra

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 10 Dec 11 - 02:51 PM

You've come a long way, baby!

SRS

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: LilyFestre
Date: 10 Dec 11 - 12:01 PM

Two years ago today I started my unwelcome adventure with cancer. I find myself feeling somewhat lost in thought and remembrances...some good, some not so good. Lots of changes in my life and in my perspective!

Check up with the oncology surgeon next week and with my oncologist the following week. Butterflies abound.

Love to all!

Michelle

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: GUEST,ChanteyLass
Date: 24 Sep 11 - 12:51 AM

Well, that's a relief!

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 23 Sep 11 - 10:51 PM

a Calendar girl!

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: LilyFestre
Date: 23 Sep 11 - 10:22 AM

Just a note to say that I'm feeling MUCH better today. Whatever the problem was...port or bug...it has passed. :) Still a little achey but NOTHING like yesterday!

Later today I am posing for a Survivor calendar...I am so excited to have been asked!!! :)

Michelle

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 23 Sep 11 - 08:01 AM

love & hugs back