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Off-Topic / Re: coffee

« on: May 24, 2012, 08:35:02 am »Message ID: 542268

There's a small coffee shop fifteen minutes away from us.  We drive by Starbucks (a couple min. from my house) and drive thirteen extra minutes to go there bc the baristas are great! Coffee is wonderful.  Don't get me wrong, I do like Starbucks! My sister worked at that starbucks for years so I can go anytime I want, I know all the employes and can get a free coffee whenever (although I rarely go bc I feel weird doing that). Sometimes a little drive is nice though, esp. for exceptional coffee.  But mostly I brew my own.

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Off-Topic / Re: Getting rid of pesky teenagers

« on: May 24, 2012, 08:29:14 am »Message ID: 542266

Wow so many ways to view the situation.  It's a lot to think about.  Good luck, all.

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Off-Topic / Re: Getting rid of pesky teenagers

« on: May 24, 2012, 08:26:33 am »Message ID: 542265

Wow. I am at a loss for words.  I have no idea.  My husband's little brother lived with us for over a year and he was so messy! It drove me crazy.  But he is back with HIS mom, too, now.  Do your fiancee's kids respect you and your home?  Are you in love with your fiancee enough to deal with this permanently if necessary? If you are, that's wonderful! You must understand that, as a mother myself, I don't feel that I could kick my kids out on the street so I see how tough the situation must be for her. At the same time, you do have a family of your own now. Does her daughter have support from the baby's dad?  Realistically, do you feel like you can be happy if the situation becomes semi-permanent?  It really depends on how much you care for this woman.  If you don't feel like it's "worth it" (and I really don't mean to sound crass) then be honest with her.  Make sure you do what is best for the three of you. Best of luck. Please update us if you feel like venting. So sorry about your situation.  It must be rough.

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Off-Topic / Re: bone marrow biopsy

« on: May 24, 2012, 08:13:23 am »Message ID: 542254

Mawhite63, I am so sorry to hear that you are sick as well.  I will pray for you and hope that you feel much better very soon.
Lori

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Off-Topic / Re: If you could bring back and old sitcom which one would you pick?

« on: May 24, 2012, 08:10:07 am »Message ID: 542250

Golden girls, if only bc my mom loves that show. I watch reruns of it with her when I spend the night.

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Off-Topic / Re: have to put my cat to sleep

« on: May 24, 2012, 08:03:20 am »Message ID: 542246

My prayers are with you in your time of need.  My mom has a diabetic cat who is 18 years old. We all love her dearly.

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Off-Topic / Re: Memorial day weekend

« on: May 24, 2012, 07:57:49 am »Message ID: 542243

Relaxing and having beer and bbq with my in-laws!  Love them!  Spending time with my kids and husband. Hopefully hang out with my baby sister and her two year old. 

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Off-Topic / Re: bone marrow biopsy

« on: May 24, 2012, 07:54:58 am »Message ID: 542242

Thanks everyone! I did have the pt scan.  Results have not come in but I am very hopeful and grateful.  Much love to all! I will update as time permits,
Lori

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Off-Topic / Re: walmart or target

« on: May 16, 2012, 11:51:26 am »Message ID: 538413

Both. Target offers a calmer experience, but Walmart is cheaper! I usually go to Target bc it's closer.  Plus, I take anti-anxiety meds lol! If Walmart weren't so packed, I might say Walmart. But as it is, I'm usually a Target kinda girl.

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Off-Topic / Re: what do you do when its raining

« on: May 16, 2012, 11:48:17 am »Message ID: 538408

I lov to open the back door and cook! lol Or read, or nap. Or play outside with my kids!

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Off-Topic / Re: books

« on: May 16, 2012, 11:46:28 am »Message ID: 538407

Impossible for me to answer that with certainty! I love so many different books! What's yours?

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Off-Topic / Re: birthday plans

« on: May 16, 2012, 11:34:25 am »Message ID: 538403

Wow, thanks for all the ideas! I ended up going to dinner with my husband and kids.  We may do a celebratory trip to Austin this weekend though.  Relax and have some wine, let the kids swim, rent movies in the hotel. I would love to go to Italy but I think I may have to wait till we buy our house. lol Then after we are settled in, 35 seems like a good year to go.  At least then the kids will retain some memories of the trip!

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Off-Topic / Re: bone marrow biopsy

« on: May 16, 2012, 11:23:06 am »Message ID: 538396

Thanks so much, mawhite63!  Your sweet thoughts must have helped! Results were normal, aside from iron levels, which were low but not anemic-low. I now take an iron pill, but Dr still wants to do a PT scan.  It's like a ct scan but it highlights areas of activity in the area tested.  Activity indicates three things: either cancer, infection, or inflammation.  So if PT scan shows no activity in the organs, I am free of tests for awhile! (Other than scans and blood tests every two months to make sure spleen is not growing).  If activity is present in my spleen or my lymph nodes, we will discuss removing my spleen. Apparently you can live without one so I guess I'm in luck there. But 
I wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your posts and concern.  It's so easy to feel alone in situations like this, and why should a stranger care?! I really really appreciate your thoughts.  More than words can express.  I am thirty years old with two kids ages 6 and 8.  They are very smart and old enough that talking about it in front of them is not always a good idea.  I don't want to worry them until I know something is wrong.  So I sometimes hold in my emotions and they come pouring out in tears when the kids are in school and I read the sweet words of a stranger I will almost surely never meet.  Thank you so much for your kindness in my time of distress.  Sorry I am responding so late.  I honestly didnt think anyone out there really cared, and I don't blame them! None of you know me after all.  Its just a nice surprise when you realize that maybe someone does care, even if just a tiny bit.  You made a difference to me today.  I just wanted to tell you that.

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Off-Topic / birthday plans

« on: May 07, 2012, 09:36:21 am »Message ID: 533595

I am turning 30 on May 9th and don't know what I should do to celebrate. How did you guys celebrate turning 30? Or how do you plan to celebrate turning 30?  Be nice, guys! 

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Off-Topic / Re: bone marrow biopsy

« on: May 07, 2012, 09:31:12 am »Message ID: 533592

Well I had the bone marrow biopsy and it did hurt but not as much as I had thought it would.  Results will be in on Friday.