Monday 15 June 2009

It's Me Again!!!!!

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This is the longest I have ever gone between postings. I simply cannot believe it has been that long.

I want to thank the two people who enquired after me (you know who you are). So, what have I been up to. Well, I saw my Oncologist in May. This time she was very nice to me. After examination she said she could not find any abnormalities. However, I never count my chickens etc. This is what I was told the very first time I was examined and you all know how that turned out.

It was only the mammogram that would really show. Well, my mammogram was booked for the 5th June. Unfortunately it had to be cancelled as I went down with a stomach bug two days beforehand.

So I have had to wait another ten days and my appointment was this afternoon. Let me just say, I had the hardest time since I first attended. Firstly the weather was against me, the humidity was awful and storms were brewing. I can always sense a storm hours beforehand and they always make me nervy and jumpy. Secondly, my appointment was in the afternoon and I had to wait all morning. So, what with the weather and the state of anxiety I got myself into, it was not pleasant.

Let us just say that they had to take me off to somewhere more private as I could just not stop crying and panicking. Luckily they saw me very fast and the two ladies in the mamogram room were absolutely wonderful, so kind and understanding and it does help that it is on my notes about my anxiety.

Daniel had to come with us this time as there was nobody who could look after him but he was as good as gold as he waited with Grand-dad in the reception area.

After what seemed like an enternity, I was told I could go home and would have to wait up to five weeks for the results, unless they find a problem - then you hear much sooner. So I am hoping I have to wait for a long time and that it will turn out to be all clear for the second year for me.

In the meantime we have been very busy in the garden. Our pond desperately needed some decent filtration. We were running three small filters and, to be honest, they were not up to the job.

We decided to empty the whole pond and start from scratch. We also decided to part with our goldfish as once again they were breeding like billy-o and also mating with the Koi. Our neighbour up the road has a lovely pond and she was only too happy to take them all, so I know they have a good home. It was sad to see them go as we had raised them since they were babies.

Dean caught up all the Koi for us. In fact, with Big Blue as one of them is called, it took three of us to lift him/her out of the water because of his/her's weight. Then it was question of refilling, putting back the water lilies and letting the Koi settle. They seemed to miss their goldfish friends at first but are fine right now. We installed one big filter and very good it is. An indicator tells you when the filters need cleaning and then you clean the filters automatically. It has cut down on a lot of work.

Then there was the planting of the tubs and various other garden tasks. The weather has been wet for a while up until the last couple of days so they look at bit worse for wear but I am sure they will soon improve.

The photos of the butterflies at the top were taken by Becky on a visit that Daniel's pre-school made to a wildlife centre.

Well, that is about all for now. I shall be back writing about this and that but I am very tired now. It was a very wearing day and I just want to relax. I have missed you all and hope that you are all keeping healthy and life is treating you well.

Love, Jeannette


P.S. We have just had quite a bad thunderstorm.

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19 comments:

  1. Jeannette, so good to hear from you. Bob & I left home on the day of your last entry (May 11th) and just returned home Tuesday June 9th. I had some computer access during that time, but not much. Your pictures are lovely and I love your header picture. Praying with you for good results of that mammogram. And yes it sounds as if you have been busy...take care and I'll be watching for your next entry. Hugs Linda in Washington state

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  2. Good to see you back posting. I am very sorry to hear you had a bad time, partly due to the weather, partly due to anxiety. I hope the mammogram comes back OK. Keep posting :-)

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  3. I'm sorry it was so stressful going to the mammogram place, well done for geting there and getting it done, let's pray for good results! We've had some really nice sunny days, not at all humid, probably living on the coast gives us sea breezes. Actually it's very windy and bright here today. Glad you got the pond sorted, I know they're quite hard work to clean out but at least it's done now! Take care. Jeannette xx

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  4. I"m praying your mamagram comes back all good. love the butterflies. good to see you again~kbear

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  5. I will be praying that all will be well for you. Anxiety like that is a terrible thing to deal with and I know you are happy that is done and over. The picture of the flowers in your header and the butterflies are beautiful. The pond will probably be alot easier up keep now. They are alot of work but give alot of pleasure too. I have missed your posts and hope you'll write again soon. 'On Ya'-ma

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  6. i am praying that the test comes back normal. you truly deserve a good clean break from all this. i may not be commenting on you, or contacting you, but you are forever in my thoughts and prayers. i have just started getting a steady wifi signal, so hopefully i can stay caught up with everyone and everything. i am sorry you had to be so taumatized. i woke up with a severe case of bronchitis, sinus infection and major panic attack this am, but went on to work. about 2 hours in i knew i had made the wrong decision. just take each baby step each day and don't sweat it, my dear.

    hugs for you........

    regina

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  7. So pleased everything is going well for you. I am now back on line after having a new hard drive fitted. Eileen x

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  8. Hi Jeannette, I thought of you many times but I didn't want to bother you in case you needed some space from the Net! Don't worry too much about the mammogram. If they had found something abnormal they would have got in touch with you immediately. A friend of mine didn't even manage to get home from the hospital as there was already a message on the answerphone! Fortunately it was benign! Hope you will post a bit more often as I miss your wonderful stories! Wish you all the best. Ciao. Antonella

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  9. I am hoping it is a long time also before you hear from the mammogram people. No news is good news right. The new filter sounds great and I bet the pond looks wonderful. I do hope we will get pictures soon.

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  10. so happy to see your post....sending my prayers for a good outcome on the mammy! The butterfly pics are beautiful!...thx for sharing your lastest news...wonderful to hear from ya...take good care of yourself!
    xoxoxo

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  11. good to see you post jeannette.in my thoughts,and hope all is well.take care,mort.xx it poured here,very bad thunderstorms everywhere

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  12. Glad to get a post from you. Sounds like you did a lot of work on the pond. And I do hope the mammogram turns out all right. I am sure going through such an ordeal leaves you with residue anxiety. Even though that might be the first reaction I think you have a good attitude and will adjust in time. Gerry

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  13. Yay lovely to see you!!! Thinking of you and hope that you get good results from the mammy gram. My mum is in the all clear now. she had all the cancer taken out of her colon and does not have to have therapy so thats brilliant news. I've not written in my journal for ages either. Seems not alot of us have these days. Take care. Love Laine xxxx

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  14. nice to see your post, glad all seems weels with. hope the mammogram comes back ok.
    terrible to have to deal with anxiety like you have at times.
    i'm not posting much, other than putting my tags up for snag. due to not having been feeling well of late. hopefully i'll know more after the specialist on 7/29.
    keeping you in my thoughts & prayers. enjoy your family.
    huggies...

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  15. Sorry to read about the fish Jeannette,ponds are so hard work I used to have one a few yrs ago.Lets hope all goes well now.As for your anxiety and depression.I know th efeeling only too well,having suffered yrs with it myself.I don't go anywhere alone I must admit.It's a nightmare when that feeling overtakes you.I have every sympathy.Prayers your results are good ones.Look after yourself.Just catching up myself after a long break as I go away this Saturday.Take Care God Bless Kathxx

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  16. Oh Jeanette, have I missed you!!! Was worried about you, you have been in my thoughts daily, so glad that you are OK, Take Care, Joy xx

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  17. Hi Jeanette, really missed your lovely posts, but glad your ok!! do you have any photos of your pond? need inspiration!
    Take care, Maire

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  18. Good ALBERTA Morning Jeannette,

    Just wanted to stop by and say hello....I LOVE that music that comes on when I sign in..HOW DO YOU DO THAT??
    Thinking of you and Mike and praying you have a great week.

    Love Lori

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  19. I'm so sorry to hear you had such a rough time with your visit. I keep you in my Prayers and will continue to do so.
    xxx

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