Loocie's Sarcoma Journey Thoughts, Feelings & Snippets.

[SillyLoocie]

​Do you mind if I make this post festive & filled with Christmas expectations?
Have you seen all those delectable treats & aren't they delightful sweet temptations?
Do you like wrapping presents & would you consider wrapping mine?
Or are you the kind of "Rapper" who keeps perfect Christmas time?
Do you know that CD's are a passé gift & so are VHS tapes & cassettes?
Don't you agree that it is best to buy Christmas sweaters in sets?
Have I told that I am happy to be here To thank you all for fun & frolic?
Do you know that I think it is best to try not to be melancholic?
Will you take a moment to be less frustrated & more relaxed?
Don't you just agree that giving should never have strings attached?
When you stuff those stockings do you feel happy Christmas anticipation?
Do you know that Buon Natale! does not need any English translation?

[avoncallingu]

Have a festive and lovely Christmas!

[Skippy]

You're an amazing person Loocie,keep fighting the good fight.Continued prayers for you!

[Hondamanic]

A special Honda Christmas wish from me to you lol. Have a wonderful Christmas!! xoxo

[Argo53]

Sending much love to you. Hugs all around!!

[SillyLoocie]

Another year gone & 365 days passed!
One thing that goes without saying is that time does go by fast,
We cram so much into our lives & we’re prone to sometimes overextend,
& sometimes we hold our ground & sometimes we need to bend,
The year two thousand & fifteen, once distant & futuristic,
& are we any wiser or at the least more humanistic?
Keep centered & keep hope,
Stay grounded & keep scope,
Have a purpose, hold it close,
Keep it real, not grandiose,
Share with friends, no matter how immense,
Don’t compromise your scruples, they give you sense,
Use eloquence when speaking your mind,
For once you blurt, you cannot rewind,
Make resolutions that you’re prepared to resolve,
Tend to that baggage that you need to absolve,
Keep the finger of blame pointed to where it really belongs,
Right all the rights & if you can, right the wrongs,
Ring in the New Year with unbiased impartiality,
As we all will be here again with some commonality,
A place to visit or comfy room just to gather,
Bring your gift of the gab, & I'll bring the blather,
What else can I add to my usual musings?
Except, I hope you’ll all be back for more goofing & schmoozin’.

[walkonby]

My New Year's resolution is to keep tuning in to get Loocie's poetic advice!!

[Natalka]

Wonderful poem, Loocie!

[SillyLoocie]

I'm looking forward to getting on with things. I am still in the dark when it comes to just how things are going to work with my new treatment plan. I do know that I will be spending even more time at PMH & there is the strong possibility of some not so nice side effects. Cross that bridge when I absolutely have to.
It is getting a bit chilly outside & I am just hoping for a winter that is kinder to us this year.

In gratitude to all you fine people who inspire me. xx

This picture was taken in 1982. I am realizing that I still have basically the same hair style. That is my real hair colour too. In those days we weren't into getting highlights & all those other bells & whistles (spas? nails? tattoos?) That was the year of Michael Jackson's Thriller, Prince William was born, I watched Simon & Simon, we didn't have a VCR & I was still single. I guess it's a good thing we didn't get all inked in what was trendy.

[Hondamanic]

Those were the good old days when things were simple back then!! Miss those days. Big hugs to you

[madchives]

do hope the new treatment goes great, is helpful and doesn't bother you
too much miss loocie.

thanks for the 1982 photo, and the great poems. of course you as always
look terrific as does your friend. and the media info, holy shoot, prince william
now going to soon be a dad again.
was thinking back about what i was doing then - 2nd year at canada post.
was with a gf who is still upset i left her,,, yikes - still awful to think
of that. hair hell had some shaved off and the rest dyed reddish, scary.
hope you have a new years' eve you enjoy loocie, hugs

[Horndogg]

Cancer moves in quietly & always without permission,
It is the goal of its victims to send it into permanent remission,
It is cursed, it is merciless, it invades so invasive,
It is harsh; it is cruel, so savage & abrasive,
It has no shame, no mercy & it cheats victims of all ages,
So we must pick up the gauntlet as it quietly rages,
It can make one so angry, so feeble & entirely ballistic,
But it can’t steal your hope & your trust to remain optimistic,
We all know the story & the many chapters in the cancer story,
& it has nothing redeeming & if has no glory,
But, it can be fought & discussed, as it needs to be vented,
& the sorrow we feel is justifiably lamented,
Incredible people who are merely living their lives,
Are so caught off guard, as uninvited it arrives,
Goodhearted people, our family, our neighours & beloved friends,
All wishfully longing for cancer to please make amends,
One cannot endure this albatross from way back in the bleachers,
So many variances & types with many different features,
Keeping the hope, the faith & sharing your dossier with others,
Helps keep you sane & hold onto your druthers,
Don’t think about blame, or fuss about fault,
I’d like to triple lock that monster securely in a non opening vault!

I hope you don't mind I am going to use this quote too.

[SillyLoocie]

I am happy to announce that I have a brand new grandson. Born December 31, 2015 just after 3:00am. He weighed in at 8lbs 11ozs. I think it is just so wonderful that my family has grown by 2 feet. I am smiling dear people. What a way to start off the new year.

[Natalka]

Oh, how very wonderful, Loocie! He's quite the handsome hunk!

What a wonderful blessing!

[Horndogg]

Congrats on your new grandson. He is beautiful.