ChefChiTown
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You are. To all of us. That hasn't changed a bit.
PS I'm allergic to cats
Oh dear. Well, how about this instead?
A mouse in a house
Cate's Diary
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You are. To all of us. That hasn't changed a bit.
Oh dear. Well, how about this instead?
A mouse in a house
Mowens1984
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And if all else fails, a goat in a boat.
Cate
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Love it. Love them both! You just made me lol, literally & G asked what I was laughing at & I showed him both pics. Thank you chef & Mowens xoxo
Had a really good night's sleep, the GK's are staying this afternoon & tonight, which will be lovely & D will stay overnight too. He's playing in a big money 8-ball comp today &, if he does well today, also will be tomorrow. We bought the littlies the new Andy Griffiths book(1 each) & will give them to them today. I used to buy the boys a book each if they were special books & now D has his at his place & I still have R's here. It's great that the GK's get to read the books their dad loved as a kid. I still have lots of books here that were singles & the GK's go to the bookcase when they get here now.
My sister, H came up with the idea of having something latin on Mum's headstone. She thought Mum would have found it amusing. Mum was very intelligent & knowledgeable & instilled in us a love of books & language. I pretended to my brother that it was my idea so he would go along with it. I came up with
IN LIBRIS LIBERTAS
It means "in books (there is) freedom."
I think my brother thinks it's a bit of a wank, but I do think Mum would find it amusing. My sister is happy, so that's good & I don't mind.
I had better go. The kids are arriving soon xoxo
Had a really good night's sleep, the GK's are staying this afternoon & tonight, which will be lovely & D will stay overnight too. He's playing in a big money 8-ball comp today &, if he does well today, also will be tomorrow. We bought the littlies the new Andy Griffiths book(1 each) & will give them to them today. I used to buy the boys a book each if they were special books & now D has his at his place & I still have R's here. It's great that the GK's get to read the books their dad loved as a kid. I still have lots of books here that were singles & the GK's go to the bookcase when they get here now.
My sister, H came up with the idea of having something latin on Mum's headstone. She thought Mum would have found it amusing. Mum was very intelligent & knowledgeable & instilled in us a love of books & language. I pretended to my brother that it was my idea so he would go along with it. I came up with
IN LIBRIS LIBERTAS
It means "in books (there is) freedom."
I think my brother thinks it's a bit of a wank, but I do think Mum would find it amusing. My sister is happy, so that's good & I don't mind.
I had better go. The kids are arriving soon xoxo
Mowens1984
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I've joked before that I wanted my epitaph to read, "Well, I thought it was funny..." or something equally goofy. ;P
ChefChiTown
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Or, for a change of pace, a duck in a truck...
Cate
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How about a quoll in a hole?
& the link to the story behind the photo is here-
http://www.earthweek.com/2010/ew100205/ew100205gm.html
~ Our son, D, got through to the 2nd day of a big 8-ball money match & we are going in with him this morning to watch him play. It will be a good distraction.
& the link to the story behind the photo is here-
http://www.earthweek.com/2010/ew100205/ew100205gm.html
~ Our son, D, got through to the 2nd day of a big 8-ball money match & we are going in with him this morning to watch him play. It will be a good distraction.
Cate
Long term member
We had a long day in town. D played well & won a little money. We didn't get home until 8.15.
It is now 8.40am & G's ap't is in less than 2 hours. His other sister just rang & G told her. I didn't buy a dictaphone but think I'll try doing a voice memo of the conversation & will take notes. At one stage yesterday I got the shakes. I need to be able to be sure of what he says. It won't matter as much if it's localised. I think I know that will require removal of G's prostate & is the safest option. It's not without it's own unique problems, but a live G is much more important to me than anything else. Fingers, toes, hair....all crossed that this cancer is localised to the prostate!
I had better go. I am wearing my lucky elephant earrings & have a necklace that R had made up in Egypt with my sister & BIL's names on it in Egyptian. I know it's silly & superstitious & I just thought of something else I should take with me *sigh*
OK- I'm off!
It is now 8.40am & G's ap't is in less than 2 hours. His other sister just rang & G told her. I didn't buy a dictaphone but think I'll try doing a voice memo of the conversation & will take notes. At one stage yesterday I got the shakes. I need to be able to be sure of what he says. It won't matter as much if it's localised. I think I know that will require removal of G's prostate & is the safest option. It's not without it's own unique problems, but a live G is much more important to me than anything else. Fingers, toes, hair....all crossed that this cancer is localised to the prostate!
I had better go. I am wearing my lucky elephant earrings & have a necklace that R had made up in Egypt with my sister & BIL's names on it in Egyptian. I know it's silly & superstitious & I just thought of something else I should take with me *sigh*
OK- I'm off!
Mowens1984
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I'm crossin' my fingers for some good news. <3
Cate
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Thank you very much Mowens & LaMa xoxoxoxoxo
I can't be happier! G will have a radical prostatectomy sometime within the next month, which will require between 3-6 days in hospital & 6 weeks recovery. I feel so happy I can't find the words to convey it.
I'm just going to chill for a while now & will most probably pop back in tonight. Much love, xoxo Cate.
I'll be planning that holiday with enthusiasm now!
Best
possible
news!!!
There is no sign of cancer anywhere else in G's body. The specialist was really good. We were with him for almost an hour & he went over everything with great care & patience. (I recorded him just in case & I have no idea if it worked or not.)possible
news!!!
I can't be happier! G will have a radical prostatectomy sometime within the next month, which will require between 3-6 days in hospital & 6 weeks recovery. I feel so happy I can't find the words to convey it.
I'm just going to chill for a while now & will most probably pop back in tonight. Much love, xoxo Cate.
I'll be planning that holiday with enthusiasm now!
Mowens1984
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Awesome news! I had a hunch that things were going to be fine for you and G. I hope this is all just a distant memory for you soon. 
MrVee
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That's fantastic news, Cate. It's truly wonderful to hear. More hugs your way.
ChefChiTown
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Cate
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~Thank you, Mowens. I could not feel any happier than I do, right now 
~ Thanks Vee. It is wonderful. Thanks for the hugs xo
~ Chef- you are absolutely 100% correct. I couldn't get the grin off my face. I told the oncologist that if I could jump up & click my heels together in his room I would. I did do a big "YES!! "as we walked out to our car. Then I rang our younger son, R & told him the news & then I burst out into tears of sheer absolute joy! Then I rang D. Then I rang my sister.
Never taking anything for granted ever again!
R is coming up on the bus today for a few days.
I am such a lucky, lucky, lucky person!!!
~ Thanks Vee. It is wonderful. Thanks for the hugs xo
~ Chef- you are absolutely 100% correct. I couldn't get the grin off my face. I told the oncologist that if I could jump up & click my heels together in his room I would. I did do a big "YES!! "as we walked out to our car. Then I rang our younger son, R & told him the news & then I burst out into tears of sheer absolute joy! Then I rang D. Then I rang my sister.
Never taking anything for granted ever again!
R is coming up on the bus today for a few days.
I am such a lucky, lucky, lucky person!!!