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Andrea Barnett Budin · 08-30-2007, 02:35 PM

MY LITTLE JOY. I ran errands and got to my 3:00 appt for a manicure exactly on time. A woman was standing at the counter in front of me. I gathered my credit card (to pay before, so I don't smear my nails) and was off somewhere else mentally. Then I tuned in, and I heard my Friend Anette's voice coming from this woman in front of me. Anette?, I asked KNOWING it had to be her; that was Anette's voice to be sure! Of, my God. She wouldn't turned around. What's going on?, I asked, as she is the most huggy person, full of joy and affection. What are the odds!!?, she said proclaimed aghast. She was buying a gift certificate for my Bday to give me on Sunday, when my daughter and son-in-law are making me a BarBQ to celebrate, and have invited Anette and hubby (Bunky). Yes, that's his nickname, don't know why. Yes, I'm *guilty* -- Virgo!

Anette (Antoinette) was so utterly embarrassed (caught with her hand in the cookie jar). She just kept repeating, What are the *#?!ing odds of you being here on this day, at this exact time??!! Stunned, nodding her head (which I could still only see from behind. FINALLY, she turned and hugged me and told me sheepishly that I better act surprised when she gives me my present. She left and then as I was paying, Bunky came in to give me a hug too, didn't want me to think he was ignoring me he said. (I didn't even realize she was with him. He was in the car.)

So I just felt all glowy and loved and loving and joyful, and it's *stuck* for hrs now! So nice to be remembered. And, she honestly didn't have to buy me anything! I mean it! (Paul bought some champagne in Costco to chill and bring and surprise everyone, to rejoice with.) Birthdays are wonderful. I intend on keeping on having them. I'm going to collect them, in fact.

May your every day have moments of joy, love and serenity. This is what I wish for my dear soul mates I find myself bonded to. Joy, love and serenity are what keep us sane and get us through the worst of times. Sending happy energy to all my Sisters and Brothers, as always...
Andi
AndiBB@aol.com

08-30-2007, 02:35 PM	#87
Andrea Barnett Budin Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: LAND OF YES! w/home in Boca Raton, Florida Orig from L.I., N.Y. Ever hovering IN THE NOW... Posts: 1,904	My Little Joy! Sybnchronicity At Work!! MY LITTLE JOY. I ran errands and got to my 3:00 appt for a manicure exactly on time. A woman was standing at the counter in front of me. I gathered my credit card (to pay before, so I don't smear my nails) and was off somewhere else mentally. Then I tuned in, and I heard my Friend Anette's voice coming from this woman in front of me. Anette?, I asked KNOWING it had to be her; that was Anette's voice to be sure! Of, my God. She wouldn't turned around. What's going on?, I asked, as she is the most huggy person, full of joy and affection. What are the odds!!?, she said proclaimed aghast. She was buying a gift certificate for my Bday to give me on Sunday, when my daughter and son-in-law are making me a BarBQ to celebrate, and have invited Anette and hubby (Bunky). Yes, that's his nickname, don't know why. Yes, I'm guilty -- Virgo! Anette (Antoinette) was so utterly embarrassed (caught with her hand in the cookie jar). She just kept repeating, What are the #?!ing odds of you being here on this day, at this exact time??!! Stunned, nodding her head (which I could still only see from behind. FINALLY, she turned and hugged me and told me sheepishly that I better act surprised when she gives me my present. She left and then as I was paying, Bunky came in to give me a hug too, didn't want me to think he was ignoring me he said. (I didn't even realize she was with him. He was in the car.) So I just felt all glowy and loved and loving and joyful, and it's stuck* for hrs now! So nice to be remembered. And, she honestly didn't have to buy me anything! I mean it! (Paul bought some champagne in Costco to chill and bring and surprise everyone, to rejoice with.) Birthdays are wonderful. I intend on keeping on having them. I'm going to collect them, in fact. May your every day have moments of joy, love and serenity. This is what I wish for my dear soul mates I find myself bonded to. Joy, love and serenity are what keep us sane and get us through the worst of times. Sending happy energy to all my Sisters and Brothers, as always... Andi AndiBB@aol.com __________________ Andi BB '95 post-meno dx Invasive LOBULAR w/9cm tumor! YIKES + 2/21 nodes. Clear mammo 10 mnths earlier. Mastec/tram flap reconst/PORT/8 mnths chemo (4Adria/8CMF). Borderline ER/PR. Tamoxifen 2 yrs. Felt BLESSED. I could walk and talk, feed and bathe myself! I KNEW I would survive... '98 -- multiple mets to liver. HER2+ 80%. ER/PR- Raging, highly aggressive tumors spreading fast. New PORT. 9 mnths Taxotere Fought fire w/fire! Pronounced in cautious remission 5/99. Taxotere weekly for 6 wks, 2 wks off -- for 9 mnths. TALK ABOUT GRUELING! (I believe they've altered that protocol since those days -- sure hope so!!) + good old Vit H wkly for 1st 3 yrs, then triple dosage ev 3 wks for 7 yrs more... The "easy" chemo, right?! Not a walk in the park, but not a freight train coming at 'ya either... Added Herceptin Nov '98 (6 wks after FDA fast-tracked it for met bc). Stayed w/Vit H till July '08! Now I AM FREE! Humbly and eternally grateful for this life-saving drug! NED since '99 and planning on keeping it that way. To hell w/poor prognosis and nasty stats! STOPPED VIT H JULY '08...! REMAIN STABLE... Eternally grateful...Yes is a world & in this world of yes live (skillfully curled) all worlds ... (e e cummings) EVERY DAY I BEAT MY PREVIOUS RECORD FOR # OF CONSECUTIVE DAYS I'VE STAYED ALIVE. Smile KNOWING you too can be a miracle. Up to me and God now...