Ramblings of a wreck

[bluepinecones]

My friend who arrived here 3 July to start sorting thru her late mother's stuff has decided to extend her stay until next Monday. After a very slow, poor start at the sorting, we have made major progress the past few days. She has packed up more things to keep than she can possibly take back this trip. Also managed to donate a number of items. She has decided to dispose of a few larger pieces of furniture. I have a friend who owns an auction house; he is meeting with her this morning to see if he will take whatever. I'm so far behind on everything else, I decided not to go to her mother's this AM. (She is staying at my house.)

I start a round of tests this afternoon to see if I have a rare form of blood cancer. Some strange markers were found in an earlier blood test that are usually indicative of multiple myeloma or that one is at very high risk for it to develop. Needless to say, I am on edge about the whole thing. I won't know anything more for at least a full week; see the oncologist on 20 July - just lab techs this week.

After an unusually wet winter and spring, our rain was almost non existent in June and most of July. That changed yesterday. Two severe thunderstorms with high winds and heavy rain; the first in late afternoon and another around midnight. It did cool things down a bit, High 90s to low 90s and washed most of the dust out of air and off plants. We needed the rain but it came down so hard and fast, most was likely lost to run off. My gutters overflowed badly; one more thing to put on the "must do something about it soon" list..

It was quite pleasant on the porch early this morning. Fortunately Nicky did not go back out with me the second time while I finished my coffee. Within a few minutes, a large rabbit ran across the yard and shortly thereafter a big raccoon - nearly as large as Nicky. I know the raccoons prowl a lot in the night but was surprised to see one after daylight. Nicky would have been in a chasing frenzy had he spotted either of them. I worry that he will get something that could injure him. Sadly he did get and eat a bird last week. I don't know if Nicky is all that blood thirsty or it is just the terrier in him for chasing/hunting critters. Either way, I probably should have a dog with less inclination to chase things they might actually catch or live in an area with less plentiful wildlife.

Well I've been interrupted several times by the phone while trying to type this. Got to give up for now and accomplish something else before going for the lab work. Will check back in as soon as I can.

[Barbzeee]

Sarah, My prayers are with you.. I know how when news comes at you like this .. that it takes awhile to just even write it down.. I know that all here will be with you all the way.. .. Although we physically can't hug.. know that we are !!

Keep us posted.. You are our Sistah.. don't cha know !!!

God Bless

Zeee

[jemek]

Sending prayers and cyberspace hugs. (((((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))))))

[AlmostThere]

Sarah, saying prayers for a clean bill of health, and for peace in your heart.
Hugs!

[Nasoosie]

Sarah----until those test results are in, and you meet with the oncologist, we will have our fingers crossed for you, and try to keep you preoccupied with things other than health. And, after you get the diagnosis, we will be by your side to celebrate or support you as you do whatever you might need to do.

Until then, a mantra I strive to live by (easier said than done) is:

Worry never robs tomorrow of its sorrow----it only saps today of its strength. (And I have no clue who wrote it or said it first.)

Hugs (OUCH!) to you from me and licks from Molly

[mitch5252]

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Sarah, you will be in my prayers starting tonight.
I'll pray that this is just a nasty scare and nothing more.
Be strong, sistah!

Michelle



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[avalen]

prayers from my side of the US as well, hoping its just a big scare and
nothing more.

[WickedLady]

Hoping for the best news.

[Cedar518]

Sarah, you are certainly in my thoughts,... will say special words for you.

Hugs!

[carold]

Sarah, the waiting seems to be the worst-having been thru it myself. Once you know something, whether positive or negative, you have a path to follow. Will keep you in my thoughts and sending ((((((hugs)))))) your way. Eating lots of ice cream always made me feel better carold

[retiredhappy]

Sarah, you're in my prayers and thoughts. Please keep up posted. ((((((HUGS)))))

[VickieP]

Sarah, my prayers are with you to get through these tests and the waiting till the 20th, and then to have a good report. By having your friend there with you and having a project to keep your hands busy it will help the time to pass. Keep positive and don't predict the results, let the professionals tell you what they find, if anything. Sending more (((((HUGS)))) your way!

[sunshinecruiserTN]

Sarah, am putting you on the prayer chain that you get positive news and this is just a horrible scare. White light surrounds you from this forum. God Speed.

[bluepinecones]

Just a quick note this AM to say thank you for all the positive vibes. I am so lucky to have such a great group of cyber friends.
The first round of tests yesterday were not bad; relatively fast and mostly painless. Am hoping todays tests go as smoothly. Then it is just the waiting to endure.
Am staying busy with other things so time should pass quickly.

[Redetotry]

Sarah just wanted to add my hugs for you and I'll be saying prayers for you too.