Hi Boomer Comrades,

Back in August I accepted a full time job outside the home. I certainly did not have any intentions of disappearing from here. I try to pop in occasionally and I even posted a couple of times. Only I haven't been active.

Believe it or not, my life has been a roller coaster since I started my job. Especially with my husband and 17 year old daughter. My husband has heart problems and has had a few procedures done, including surgery. At the same time, my daughter had an ovarian cyst and had to have surgery for that. Now we are trying to get her adjusted with BC, and that hasn't been too successful. It has been a little bit of this and a little bit of that since Aug. I haven't had a chance to do any kind of writing. I have had this new web-site idea for quite some time, I haven't been able to take the time to even out-line it. For now it is just an idea. Good thing the job is going good and I am able to have something for myself.

I just wanted to let you all know that I missed you! I mean really missed you.

I hope to catch up with all of you and to get to know the new boomers that have joined.

Cheers,
Cathi

[ May 13, 2006, 10:46 PM: Message edited by: Optimumsteps ]

Hi Cathi,
I'm one of the "new" boomer members - joined a month or so ago.

Working full time and taking care of a family is quite the job, and when you throw in heath issues, no wonder you haven't stopped in!

Hang in there and try to carve out some time for yourself; easy to say, hard to do.

Take care,
Kathy

Hi Cathi: I hope it all works out for you and your family. I'll keep you in my prayers.

Life is busy! I've been mighty busy and don't hang around here that much either, but I try to check in often-mostly the prayer requests.

Hope your husband and daughter are feeling well soon!

Cathi, sorry to hear about hubby and your daughter. I had an varian cyst removed when I was 21. They also took the ovary becasue it was so huge (the size of a grapefruit). My other ovary took over and all is well. I hope your daughter is doing well.

Welcome home!

Cathi...you've really had a tough year...hopefully your life is on an upswing now..So happy to hear that your job is going well...welcome back..

Cathi! It's so good to hear your voice again...you have been missed. You are such a dear and your family is lucky to have you for a caregiver. I'm glad to hear the job is going good for you. Drop in whenever you have a moment and take care of yourself. It's always a delight to read your post.

JJ

Hi again,

Thanks for the kind words here. You ladies have inspired me.

Your Majesty, it is good to see you. How's Trixie? Thank God her name ends with an "ie" or else I would've had to say, "How's Trix?" Ahem, I mean the cereal you know, *wink*

Dotsie, Sofia has a poly ovarian cyst. Not a good thing for a teenager because of the wieght issue. I could never understand before why she wasn't able to lose weight. In spite of the fact that she eats like a bird. She already had a tumor removed from her falopian tube when she was 8 years old. The cyst was on the same side. The one in her falopian tube reminded her doctor of an ectopic pregnancy.

I remember when she was 8, and we had just learned that she would have to have an operation. Afterwards she asked me why she had to have the operation. I didn't know how to explain to a little girl. So I told her that all girls have two eggs in their stomach. And that one of them is a little too big. Her reply was, "Eww, I have eggs in my stomach, gross!"

Cheers,
Cathi

Boy has she been through a lot. My gracious. And she's so young!

I would like to say some prayers for her in the hope she's seen the last of such trials in her young life.

Thanks Chatty, this means so much.

Now my husband is not doing very well. He had surgery on the 1st and a mild heart attack on the 5th. His heart is in chronic A-Fibs and he seems to be doing worse. I could even feel it by touching his chest and I felt dizzy from that .

He went to have a blood test and EKG today and they don't seem to be worried.

Thanks ladies, I just want things to get a little back to normal. Not all the way...... a little!

BTW, has anyone had A-Fibs or is close to someone that has had it? Maybe you can tell me about it. Sometimes that helps.

Cheers and Hugs,
Cathi

Cathi,
Definitely praying that your husbands health, as well as your daughter's returns to normal and that you all can enjoy good health once again. I pray that God will set you all on the road to recovery!

JJ

Thanks so much Jawjaw, this means alot.

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He went to have a blood test and EKG today and they don't seem to be worried.

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Well, there was something to worry about. I just came home after spending all day in the ER with him. His heart rate was incredibly high. The Cardiologist wants him in the hospital over night to monitor him. He suspects that Richard's mitral valve is leaking severely. If this is the case, he will need open heart surgery. He's had this leakage for awhile but it has always been mild.

I thank God for His comfort. I thank God that He is making it possible for us to catch these problems. I thank God that the people I work for are extremely understanding.

Thanks my Boomer Comrades!

Love and Hugs,
Cathi

Cathi,
We are here for you - please know that, and try to get some rest tonight while you can.

Let us know how he's doing; we're praying for him!
Kathy

Boy are you going through some rough times. Please keep us posted and know your boomer sisters are carrying you in prayer and good thoughts.

Hi Everyone,

Well I've been running to and fro the past few days, LOL.

Richard is going to have a T test on Monday. This is the one that they stick a camera down the throat. This test will determine if he is going to have surgery or not.

Thanks ladies for being so wonderful. Oddly enough, I am calm about all this right now. Last week I was a wreck, but now I am really calm.

This is how God works, I believe this whole heartily.

I love you all alot!

Cheers,
Cathi

Monday, the 5th, Cathi? We are there with you all the way. If you get the chance, let us know what transpires.

In the meantime, let our love surround you and hold you up. We're here if you need us!

JJ

I am holding you and your family in prayer also Cathi.
luv
chick

Keeping you and your husband in my prayers Cathi...this is a tough tough time for you...take good care of yourself...

Cath, I will remember you that day because my dad is also having a test that day.

Thanks Ladies,

At the same time we have been very busy at work learning a new system. That isn't so bad because I can take Monday off without using my leave time. It's really interesting how things work out isn't it? One would think that having my husband with all these problems plus my workload would drive one crazy. Not so, this has my adrenalin going and it gives me something to take my mind off any worries.

I think about you all the time and I am really blessed to be a part of this group.

Dotsie, I hope all goes well with your dad. Let us know how things go. Keeping you prayer.

I love you all alot!

Cheers,
Cathi

Cathi, I also find myself thinking about my friends in the forums as I go throughout life. IT's funny how close you can feel to those you've never met face-to-face.

Thanks for your prayers.

Cathi, I'm new here and after reading the posts to you from all these caring women all I could think is....I want them as friends too. Please know that, although I don't know you, I am sending you thoughts of peace, comfort and extending friendship to you. I can't imagine watching my husband go through what your Richard is. Take care of yourself.

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[ June 08, 2006, 11:05 PM: Message edited by: chatty lady ]

Hi all,

Richard's test turned out really good. Evidently, when they did the echo test on him, there must have been other activities going on. Leaving the result of having a severe leakage in his mitral valve.

He has a leakage, but it is very mild as the last test showed. This is the test they stick a camera down your throat.

I'll talk to you all soon. I am sneaking at work, LOL. We never grow up do we?

Dotsie, how is your dad?

Cheers,
Cathi

[ June 08, 2006, 10:34 PM: Message edited by: Optimumsteps ]

Good news about Richard...I will continue to pray for you both. Thank God we never grow up, its so boring being an adult, LOL

Cathi, glad to hear the good news. Dad's test also went well. Phew!

Cathi,

I too am glad to hear the tests on your husband went well. You and your family are in my prayers.

Donna

Thanks Donna, this is very nice of you.

Dots, I am glad your dad's test went well.

Now if we can do something about the thunder showers, ugh.

Cheers,
Cathi