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Gerri · 08-10-2007, 08:45 AM

...and then THEY become our family. My best friend and I always say we are "sisters at heart" since we are so close. I have a mixed bag, so I can't really complain. My "looney" sister keeps her distance but fortunately I have another one who is very supportive.

Marie, I just want to tell you that I admire the way you have supported your husband through all of this. I could feel your pain in your other post regarding his set-back and I hope and pray this is temporary and he will respond to the new treatment. You obviously have suffered along with him on this journey and he is so blessed to have you. As far as negative family members, try not to let them add to your stress level (easier said then done, I know). In the words of Frank Constanza (for all of you Seinfeld fans) just chant, "Serenity now, serenity now" and when that doesn't give you relief scream it at the top of your lungs!

Wishing you all "Serenity now!"

08-10-2007, 08:45 AM	#7
Gerri Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 900	We can't pick our family, but we can pick our friends... ...and then THEY become our family. My best friend and I always say we are "sisters at heart" since we are so close. I have a mixed bag, so I can't really complain. My "looney" sister keeps her distance but fortunately I have another one who is very supportive. Marie, I just want to tell you that I admire the way you have supported your husband through all of this. I could feel your pain in your other post regarding his set-back and I hope and pray this is temporary and he will respond to the new treatment. You obviously have suffered along with him on this journey and he is so blessed to have you. As far as negative family members, try not to let them add to your stress level (easier said then done, I know). In the words of Frank Constanza (for all of you Seinfeld fans) just chant, "Serenity now, serenity now" and when that doesn't give you relief scream it at the top of your lungs! Wishing you all "Serenity now!" __________________ Gerri Dx: 11/23/05, Lumpectomy 12/12/05 Tumor 2.2 cm, Stage II, Grade 3, Sentinel Node biopsy negative ER+ (30%) /PR+ (50%), HER2+++ AC X 4 dose dense, Taxol X 4 dose dense Herceptin started with 2nd Taxol, given weekly until chemo done then given every 3 weeks for one year ending on March 16, 2007 Radiation 30 treatments Tamoxifen - 2 yrs (pre-menopausal) May 2008 - Feb 2012 Femara Aug 2008 - Feb 2012 Zometa every 6 months March 2012 - Stop Femara, now Evista for bone strengthening ********** Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things. - Robert Brault