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So, it’s official. Our old New Orleans Saints coach, Sean Payton is now going to be the head coach for the Denver Broncos. Just saw this on our local news.

Also, the French Quarter Festival and Jazz Festival music lineups have been announced. Yay!
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❤️🙂 hi everyone!! have a GOOD 31 january!! tomorrow, a new month!! :)

sending hugs to anyone having a rough time!! you got this. step by step, find solutions.

bundle of joy :)
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PB: They are provided every four months for effectiveness and insurance. My right knee is the worst, but they do feel better. Thank you!💚
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Llama - how long do the shots last? You mentioned quarterly, so it's every 3 months? Hope your knees feel better.
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Quarterly bilateral corticosteroid knee injections today.
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cwillie, that's one reason why I don't read the "comment" section below a newspaper article on-line. I love a good debate but when the writers are clueless and vile about the subject matter, I stop reading.
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Why is everyone so judgemental these days? I was scrolling social media and came across the news that Hazel McCallion has died at the age of 101 (for those who don't know about her she was an outspoken political force of nature and one of Ontario's longest serving mayors when she retired in 2014) and the vitriol and the amount of hate filled rhetoric is unbelievable. I'm so tired of the self righteous people who only want to emphasize the bad and willfully ignore anything positive about every politician and notable figures from the past 😞
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ITRR: Thank you.
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LL, I pray that your friend doesn't suffer. May The Lord move on the scene and comfort all of you.
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Need: Thank you.
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Thanks, Glad.

I am not going anywhere. Staying home. It is supposed to be over by tomorrow.
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Stay safe NHWM, nasty in Houston area today. Must be heading your way.
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Crappy weather here. Tornado/high winds up to 70 mph warnings. Listening to the thunder.
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Llama,

Birthdays, anniversaries and other holidays are all reminders.

I believe that our loved ones are still with us but in a different realm, one that is free from all worldly discomfort.
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Today is the nine year anniversary of my mother's death. A tough day for sure. Yesterday I found out that a 94 y.o. friend of mother's and mine has taken quite ill - came down with the flu over the holidays. I was busy contributing to her hospice care, also informing my brother.
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golden: You're very welcome.
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Golden,

So glad that you are feeling better. You’re a wonderful mom. I am certain that your children appreciate you.

I agree with not babying kids but still being supportive.

Generally my kids have made good decisions in their lives. There have been a few times when I bit my tongue and allowed them to find out for themselves that they didn’t make the best choice.

Later on, they thanked me for not interfering and said that they learned from their experiences.

I told them that I wasn’t always going to be around and that it was important for them to know how to make their own decisions in life.
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Thanks, Barb, ITRR, and Need

I hope R is in the hands of a good oncologist too I'll find out more later. I am at peace about it at this point. My kids seem to welcome my concern and involvement. I never babied them as adults or fussed unduly about them, but they know I am there for them. I have had more contact from my son than in months and with dd contact and concern is ongoing.

I am feeling much better - mostly over it, I think. Thanks again for the support. 😊
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Golden,

Sending prayers for your you, your son and your daughter.

As a mom, sometimes it seems like we can handle our own health issues much better than we can handle our children’s health issues.

I have to be very careful not to show how concerned I am about certain issues with my kids because I don’t want to be the worry wart that my mom was with me. That always made me uncomfortable and I know that it makes them uneasy too.
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Golden, May The Lord God Almighty touch your Rs body and heal him.

May HE give you both strength, courage and wisdom to face this challenge.
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Golden, I hope you are feeling better and that R is in the hands of a good oncologist!
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Thanks for prayers gershun and llama. I much appreciate it.

glad- it is not just the psa. He has had a biopsy and has a consult with a specialist later in February. That says to me it is not urgent but it is a concern. They have informed him of the various options which he will discuss at his consult. My reading on Dr Google is that 20% of these cancers are aggressive, the other 80% ae slow growing and curable, which sounds like what he has or I think he would have a consult sooner. With dd last year they got treatment moving promptly once they had the biopsy results. This is just my supposition, I don't know for sure. he doesn't share much. I guess we will find out in February.

Looks like I am turning into a caregiver again.
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Golden, sorry about R. Is the C diagnosis based solely on PSA reading? Or has he had a biopsy? I went through the high PSA with L. He did not want to pursue any further. I remember there were discussions about injections which he also said no to.

I also remember the high PSA is not an accurate screening. Three out of four high PSA readings are not cancer. Hoping this is the case with R.
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Golden, so sorry to hear of R's news. I'll be praying for both of you.
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golden: So sorry for R. Prayers and hugs.
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It was definitely an embarrassment to see our mayor on Face the Nation yesterday. I don’t know anyone in our city that agrees with anything that she said! Geeeeeeeez!
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Thanks everyone. Son has gone home today and feels fine. It was just a jolt to hear he was in surgery so suddenly. Amazing how quickly they do things today, On finding out more details it does look like R has cancer. I am going to phone my oldest son and tell him he better stay healthy. We have had enough for a while! Now to get this house move and listing out of the way! I want to get settled before R has anymore medical events. He is still on a list for knee replacement but I guess that has to take second place now.

The flu is abating, I am left more sensitive to respiratory allergies right now. Antihistamines and coffee (dilates your bronchi) are easy solutions to that. Could be worse and is on it's way out.

Always something!!! Take care, all and smile. 😊
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My hubs had his gall bladder removed as well. Sounds like this is quite commonplace. I hope your son makes a full recovery Golden.
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golden: Prayers for your son.💚
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Went for groceries today, first time out since the snowstorm last week. You would think this were a ski town! The amount of snow stacked in parking lots is unbelieveable! The piles must be 6-8 feet tall! It is a winter wonderland. Got just a dusting of snow Saturday and the same expected tonight. This storm seems to be staying further south. That is good, they have been so dry, they really need it!
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