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[wagirl]

@Pink123 ---Oh geez---man down in tube 6---just made me laugh!! Poor brother!! Your trip sounds fun. I have a friend whose dad was a pilot for one of the airlines years ago and she has gone many places with him and also with  her hubby, to Europe--last trip was to the middle east about 4-5 years ago--before covid--with her dad. She and hubby went to Italy for their honeymoon 20 years ago. I would rather listen to their trip than actually go--maybe because I HATED to go to the grocery store, let alone a whole other country, with the idiot man I was married too---he made everything a tremendous pain in the caboose no matter what-------

[wagirl]

@JackieHN ----OH wow!!! Now your news about Fran set me back a little!! I am sorry to hear that, but she probably thought she was way overdue. Did you see her before she died? I know my ex's grandparents were both alive and kicking until that age--one died first and the other soon afterwards. Thats a long time to be alive----Hopefully she passed in her sleep----

[JackieHN]

I saw her at 10:50 am. I told Sonia she is going to go soon. By 11am she was gone. She didn't want to live like this anymore. She was bedridden, and her spirit was gone. 

With no family here all of the pressure was on me and her aide Sonia. It was a circus here yesterday with no family around. We had to call EMS, the  police came and the medical examiner was called by them. Her Dr was away and finally the medical examiner had to sign off on the death certifcate. This was just to get her to the funeral parlor. 

[wagirl]

@JackieHN ----You know--I expected nothing less from her family and not surprised you were the one left to deal with all that--what an awful thing to have to deal with and so many "strangers" doing all that official, medical stuff---but am glad she is at peace--do you think any of her family will step up and do their duty as family? You're the best Jackie!!  You did more for Fran than anyone----

[Gracies Mom]

Hello Ladies....

First, Em...how is your husband? He is in my prayers!

Next, so sorry to hear about Miss Fran. Jackie, you are a blessing to help with what needed to be done. Making it to 103 isn't a bad run.

I'm doing OK since my cryoablation procedure--had a PET scan three days ago. Will get the results (and will find out what happens next) when I see my oncologist this Wednesday, but now that a nasty snow storm is expected, I'm not sure we'll be able to make that appointment--will have to play this by ear. Don't know if a telemedicine visit is acceptable or if she wants to see me in person (will have to reschedule if we get snow). And so...more than 3 months later...I still have no idea where I stand except that we know now the mass was malignant.

I will post when I know more about where this portion of my cancer journey is going. I'm still wiped out mentally and physically---definitely not as young as I used to be!!

Wishing everyone well...happiness...and the best always.

Hugs,

Gracies/Remys Mom

[Pink123]

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@wagirl wrote:

@Pink123 ---Oh geez---man down in tube 6---just made me laugh!! Poor brother!! Your trip sounds fun. I have a friend whose dad was a pilot for one of the airlines years ago and she has gone many places with him and also with  her hubby, to Europe--last trip was to the middle east about 4-5 years ago--before covid--with her dad. She and hubby went to Italy for their honeymoon 20 years ago. I would rather listen to their trip than actually go--maybe because I HATED to go to the grocery store, let alone a whole other country, with the idiot man I was married too---he made everything a tremendous pain in the caboose no matter what-------

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@wagirl  hahaha, yes it was funny!  To me, but teenager son embarrassed.  I get it.  I have anxiety as well.  I do take some med's to help.  I used to love to travel but I agree now it's a bit harder for me now.  I don't know what it is..... 

[JackieHN]

Gracies Mom I'm sure your pet scan will be OK. They just did the million dollar workup on you.

Fran will be buried on Thurs. Can't wait till it's over. They want a eulogy from everyone. What to say. She was a miserable old nasty bitch who talked behind your back and was verbally abusive. Said to her home care nurse and myself that her aide knew more than us.I said really. Well this RN picked up your decubiti not Sonia. Two Frans.One she showed the public and the private Fran.  I said to Sonia. Are you OK. She said yes. I said so am I. I have no tears. I did what i had to do because she was alone and we were friends for so long. Our job is done sort of. 

Pink, just take a happy pill like the rest of us. Once you get to the airport you'll be fine. The trip will take your mind off of everything. You probably would have been hysterical watching me run from domestic to our international flight at LA airport. I was cursing up a storm. I told husband this is my last trip to Australia. Then sitting on a plane for 14 hrs after just spending over 5 hrs getting to LA. He told me when the next baby comes he wants to go back. I said that will be ALONE. Europe yes. Short trip. Only 7 hrs. However I'm leaning towards a cruise. 

[wagirl]

@Gracies Mom ---yes ..... the waiting!!!!! I HATE that part the most---but feel like jackie about your procedure---it's gotta be good!! I did hear about your inpending snow blast----someting always comes up during these types of things--maybe the dr will do a Zoom appointment-- does  she needs to see? Otherwise it's talk, right?  I agree----these medical things aren't as easy to get over as before----so just rest, recover and try not to worry your brain-----

PAM

[wagirl]

@JackieHN ---I do know what a pain Fran was --sounds sort of like my Mom who was mean and nasty to us in the  family---and to the rest of the world as well. I cut off ties with her when I turned 40 and never saw or talked to her again. She was 60 then--- that was in 1994---and she died about 6-8 years ago---I forgive her but will never forget----

You still did a good job!!! 

[embgm]

Wow,so much going on! Jackie I'm sorry about Fran. You were an exceptional friend to help care for her despite her disposition. My husband is home from the hospital on many new medications. He has an appointment with a Cardiac Surgeon on Monday to discuss the severely leaking mitral valve. The catherizations proved the ekg incorrect as there are no blockages, but the TEE procedure verified a severely leaky mitral valve with an EF of around 30%. We will hear our options on Monday.  Em