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RE: Transitioning in life - 2/7/2007 9:23:46 PM
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cynthia
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Yes. It makes sense. It sounds like you are holding onto hope, but are preparing for a worst case scenario. You are taking all of your children into account to meet their needs as individuals. You're doing a good job.
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RE: Transitioning in life - 2/7/2007 9:24:44 PM
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Dove, yes it makes sense.
You continue to be in my prayers. Truly. (((((Dove)))))
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RE: Transitioning in life - 3/13/2007 1:01:21 PM
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Doveflight
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I don't know who is still following this. This month has bee horrendously busy. The good news is that I have transferred my care to a specialist gynie/onc is now overseeing my treatments. My counts have fallen way low and I may be looking at a much needed break in chemotherapy for a bit. Good news on the home question as well. We have settled a contract on a house that meets everyone's needs in the desired school district and will be closing on March 30. God has really truly provided in both these processes. He has eliminated obstacles and provided means to achieve the desired results completely.
The most emotional crisis for me is still the schooling situation. I have been evaluating all options to best be able to keep my little ones home as long as possible. After talking with the principle of the school, who I meet on Friday afternoon, it sounds like the best option to have my children accepted into this school district is to enter my littlest babe for Kindergarten which would then place my daughter automatically. This is the worst possible scenario for me emotionally. My oldest will be leaving for college this fall and my two youngest will be entering public school if this option actually occurs. This is so so very hard. I know it is not a done deal yet. I could register them, they won't be admitted and I"ll have them both for another year - still not knowing what my health will be over those 12 months. So the next step is actually registering the children on March 26 and praying, praying, praying. I keep telling myself how God has been so faithful in every other detail, I must
trust Him in this as well.
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RE: Transitioning in life - 3/13/2007 1:24:53 PM
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cynthia
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Thank you, Dove.
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RE: Transitioning in life - 3/13/2007 1:32:19 PM
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I keep telling myself how God has been so faithful in every other detail, I must
trust Him in this as well.
(((((Dove)))))
I continue to watch this thread, and I too think of you often and lift you in prayer.
Thank you for updating us.
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RE: Transitioning in life - 3/13/2007 3:55:40 PM
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Still praying for you here too Dove! Thanks for letting us know what is going on!
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RE: Transitioning in life - 3/13/2007 5:36:29 PM
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Doveflight,
Thank you for updating us. I am still praying for you and will continue. So glad things are working out to some degree.
Many blessings.
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RE: Transitioning in life - 3/13/2007 5:44:58 PM
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it sounds like the best option to have my children accepted into this school district is to enter my littlest babe for Kindergarten which would then place my daughter automatically.
I'm praying for you as well.
Please seek a second opinion on this point, just to make the principal is correct. Considering the mutual need for you and your young child to have as much time together as possible, perhaps there is a different way for things to work.
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My counts have fallen way low and I may be looking at a much needed break in chemotherapy for a bit.
So good to hear.
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RE: Transitioning in life - 3/13/2007 10:37:41 PM
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Doveflight
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Please seek a second opinion on this point, just to make the principal is correct. Considering the mutual need for you and your young child to have as much time together as possible, perhaps there is a different way for things to work.
Crankius,
I've spoken already with the superintendent of elementary schools who says they do pretty well placing children in the family's first request district. Then we spoke with families in the district we have/are moving into and have been told their children though living in the district have not been successfully placed there. The principal, I think, was being painfully honest. This is a much desired district and very competitive. I hopefully will know more after my interview on Friday.
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RE: Transitioning in life - 3/13/2007 10:38:57 PM
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Doveflight
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Thank you for everyone's continued prayers.
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RE: Transitioning in life - 4/4/2007 9:15:48 PM
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Doveflight
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Where am I? I often wonder myself. We have closed on our new home and spent this week cleaning. Next week we hope to begin remodeling and painting. We hope to move in by the end of April and then list our current home. The children are so enjoying the new property and the freedom and space we will have.
I've met with the principal of the school and also registered the children. I can wait until August to make my decision. I also investigated cyber school programs as a possibility. This is the most stressful decision I have. In my heart, it doesn't matter what experiences they'll have during the next few years or how much better they transition into public school. It matters to me that they know me and spend time with me while we have it. I want them to remember me. I think that during the elementary years this is not going to set them back if we are not able to accomplish all that I would normally due to my illness. Listening to Elizabeth Edwards and her family has helped me to evaluate my own concerns. I believe she will be a terrific spokeswoman for cancer.
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RE: Transitioning in life - 4/5/2007 8:12:12 AM
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Still praying for you Doveflight! For wisdom and insight and health and healing!
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RE: Transitioning in life - 4/5/2007 12:09:01 PM
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I wish I had something helpful to say.
I feel like I should say something just to let you know that I care and am praying for you and your family.
How are you doing physically right now?
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RE: Transitioning in life - 4/5/2007 12:38:59 PM
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Hey - I am new here and have glanced at your post and responses, man my heart breaks for you and your family. But like you said - time with your kids is more important now than anything! God bless you and I will be keeping you and your family in my prayers.
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RE: Transitioning in life - 4/5/2007 8:12:27 PM
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Doveflight
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Ellie-Mae, I realized after posting I hadn't caught up on myhealth aspect. My tumor
count is way down, much lower than I had anticipated. I am still receiving treatments
and will meet with the doc after a CT scan on the 17th to see what his next plan is.
We had discussed a low dosage maintenance plan for several months instead of
immediately stopping treatments all together. My body responds well to treatment
and remains healthy otherwise with little or lessened side effects. The question
is whether it will hold the cancer growth at bay on its own or needs additional
help.
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RE: Transitioning in life - 4/5/2007 8:14:53 PM
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Doveflight
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ORIGINAL: DDMGeorge
Hey - I am new here and have glanced at your post and responses, man my heart breaks for you and your family. But like you said - time with your kids is more important now than anything! God bless you and I will be keeping you and your family in my prayers.
Prayers and encouragement are always appreciated. Any questions, advice, thoughts that would help me to look at issues more objectively or get outside of my box to see another perspective are
also helpful. I get tangled in my own thoughts sometimes and can't break free. Other people's thoughts and perspectives are helpful, like brainstorming to solve a problem.
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RE: Transitioning in life - 4/9/2007 9:52:47 AM
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doveflight,
Hi, I was very involved in this forum until 2005 when I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Yes, cancer can change our lives. I suffered so much because I too homeschool and my heart broke thinking of them going to school.
I have read so many books. I think that you should also think of eating extremely healthy. I don't know if we should discuss it here as it could take much space. Did you know that lots of medicine is done from natural plants. There are two books you should read:
Your Life in Your Hands by Jane A. Plant
PH. Miracle by Robert O Young
Actually I have read many, many books about eating healthy. By the way, Jane A Plant had cancer five times so please read her book. I got it from the library so as not to spend more money. Write things down as you read the book. If you can, do juicing for at leat 3 days in a row. You might not be able to be too strict now while on chemo, but as soon as you finish chemo go on a strict diet. You don't have to suffer though. I have lots of fun eating healthy foods. Buy frozen broccoli and other vegetables and fruits (organic) so that you never run out. Eat lots of green leafs every day thoughout the day. Buy organic wheat grass and barley grass (the vitamin shoppe has them by other company). Juicing is excellent and if you can't do it, buy it. Alot of health stores sell freshly done juices. Stick with green juices. I don't buy bread as they have too much soy enzymes.. I buy wheat or spelt wraps insead and I enjoy those strong tasting greens with it. Instead of butter or anything else I use organic hummus. Try having those wraps filled with barley leaf and other green leaf for your breakfast etc. If you want to keep in touch let me know.
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RE: Transitioning in life - 4/9/2007 10:13:55 AM
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suave
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I forgot to add: check this website. it is great.
www.breastcancer.org
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RE: Transitioning in life - 4/9/2007 4:08:53 PM
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Doveflight,
I am weeping as I read this thread. My hubbie and I have an agreement in place that should anything happen to us, a homeschooling friend will take our children. I can't imagine if something should only happen to one. My heart aches for you.
My only suggestion has nothing to do with your children or with you- but with your husband. My hubbie and I were in two different places spiritually several years ago. He was a Christian who was content to attend church once a month and not really let it affest his life. He wasn't like that when we got married, but he suffered some hurts and let it get to him. The Lord led me to start praying Psalm 1 over him, putting his name in it. The results were amazing as he began to slowly give God control of his life again and become the true head of the home that he was supposed to be. I will be praying for you and your hubbie. (((((Doveflight)))))
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RE: Transitioning in life - 4/10/2007 5:46:19 PM
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Doveflight
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Thanks Suave for your advice and wisdom. I know greens are so important. I've been given a used juicer and some recipes for green smoothies. I am using it some but not regular. Life is so intense with packing and preparing the new house, maintaining homeschool and all my appts right now. Huge life events and decisons are all crushing into the here and now. The good news is my recent tests are good and the CT scan was clear.
Thanks aspie for your wisdom and prayers. I've been focusing on praying the oppositie into my husbands behavior. When he causes anger I pray in joy and peace. When he brings down darkness and gloom I pray in life and mercy. It's a mindshift change on my part not to get caught by the spiral of negativity and despair. It also helps that my current meds are not causing depression.
All praise to my Lord and Savior.
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RE: Transitioning in life - 4/10/2007 6:24:40 PM
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Doveflight, I am glad you are doing better. The thing is to make it hard for the cancer to come back. Please read Jane Plant book. Also, what I do is that I buy green powder and I drink a teaspoon every morning. I know you can't do it all right now, but those powder are easier to handle. Cancer is not always a death sentece. Many people who get cancer heal or go into remission and will never see cancer again. Oh and if you could eat two oranges every day. We need the vitamin c in our body. Ultimately though, only God knows and we are in his hand. I will never want to say that I fought cancer and won. I give God the glory for letting me live. I ask Him to let me live for my kids, and my husband and family. I also enjoy the world that God created. God bless you.
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RE: Transitioning in life - 4/10/2007 8:22:47 PM
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The good news is my recent tests are good and the CT scan was clear.
Wonderful!! Have you decided on a treatment plan?
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RE: Transitioning in life - 4/10/2007 9:33:50 PM
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Doveflight
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The good news is my recent tests are good and the CT scan was clear.
Wonderful!! Have you decided on a treatment plan?
I meet with my doc on 17th. We may settle on a maintenance plan of lower doses chemo for awhile.
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RE: Transitioning in life - 4/10/2007 9:36:09 PM
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Doveflight
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Doveflight, I am glad you are doing better. The thing is to make it hard for the cancer to come back. Please read Jane Plant book. Also, what I do is that I buy green powder and I drink a teaspoon every morning. I know you can't do it all right now, but those powder are easier to handle. Cancer is not always a death sentece. Many people who get cancer heal or go into remission and will never see cancer again. Oh and if you could eat two oranges every day. We need the vitamin c in our body. Ultimately though, only God knows and we are in his hand. I will never want to say that I fought cancer and won. I give God the glory for letting me live. I ask Him to let me live for my kids, and my husband and family. I also enjoy the world that God created. God bless you.
A friend gave me some of this powder. She mixes it with juice, but I am not a great juice drinker and my kids drink it out of house and home in short order. What do you mix it with? She says she puts it in apple juice and a small piece of banana and blends.
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