Loocie's Sarcoma Journey Thoughts, Feelings & Snippets.

[Hondamanic]

[Natalka]

[SillyLoocie]

[Skippy]

Loocie you bring a smile to my face with your prose and videos.I hope you're having a great week my friend!

[Lee03]

My wish for you Loocie...

[Lee03]

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[SillyLoocie]

Christmas Open House at my humble abode,
I'm parked out in the meadow, just off the gravel road,
I'm decked out for Christmas & I hope you'll join me for some punch,
Bring your mistletoe & garlands & plan to stay for brunch,
Christmas wishes to all my friends who have warmed my heart all year,
I can't think of a finer group of gagglers to share a glass of cheer!

[Hondamanic]

Big hugs to you my dear friend!!! xoxo

[Skippy]

Hope you are having a good week! Still remembering you in prayer!

[SillyLoocie]

Hospital day yesterday. I was down there all day & felt so tired when we finally got home. Too bad it is treatment week. Sarcoma does not recognize any special occasions - even Christmas! I can now focus on those last minute things I need to do around the house & finish up wrapping. I can't help but slip in a picture of all my grandchildren together for a visit with Santa. Thanks to all for your support over the last year.

Love, Loocie xx

[SillyLoocie]

Missing you in every aspect of the phrase, is my personal realization,
I’ve discovered there’s no rhyme or reason here, just m personal narration,
That personal touch of yours continues to be something I strongly feel,
You kept so quiet & dignified, while you fought such a vile ordeal,
I am not sure why you kept it all inside, but I knew that was your choice,
There were only a few rare times when I could hear angst in your voice,
Your birthday celebration would have been a very quiet & low key,
No pictures allowed & also no scrolling on the birthday marquee,
Sue my dear you were so dear to me & you deserved so much credit,
Comparing both of our cancerous experiences, wished that we could edit,
They say that grieving & acceptance eventually fall into place,
It is a bit erratic as it does not necessarily keep a comforting pace,
Remember taking the boys to the movies & Marc getting lost at the zoo?
Legendary Christmas dinners, family time memories do accrue,
There was always reassurance as you really gave so very much,
Your sisterhood & friendship still have an impacting touch,
Your family will always miss your presence & I can honestly acclaim,
Life is a regular thing for us, but we’ll never be the same.

This is for Susan, always & forever!!

[Lynn49]

[Natalka]

Wishing you all the best, Loocie - Happy Christmas to you and your family!

[SillyLoocie]

A few notations to a poem that I wrote last New Year's Eve,
No quirky advice or suggestions on how you can achieve,
No K-Tel magic moments to help the light to shine,
No maps that need unfolding to help you all align,
You all know the rule of thumb about considering another's feelings,
We also know to be practical when it comes to life & its' dealings,
You may be an animal lover or maybe you're an amazing cook,
Perhaps you danced your way through the seventies & read a self-help book,
Remember the 1980's & did you have one of those shocking perms?
Wasn't there a sappy movie about endearment & its terms?
What did you do in the 90's & did you have Windows 95?
Did you ever think the world could be right there on your hard drive?
Remember all the hoopla about the pending millennium crash?
& are we in the midst of a pace that goes so fast that you almost have a rash?
Now we turn our calendars to a leap year, two thousand and sixteen,
& gone are the days when we would tabulate on a Burrough's adding machine,
Just remember when to take issue & know when it's just time to chill,
Sincerest wishes as always from your pal Val in the land of Loocie-ville.

[SillyLoocie]

Well, winter reminded us that we should be prepared. It's still very messy out there. Is everyone well today? I hope so. It has been a challenging year for many of us. It almost hurts to even think of it. Personally I have found it to be so difficult & defeating sometimes. Living with this "neurofibrosarcoma" each & every day, has made me stronger to this fight. I am having a brutal time on this medication (chemo drug) but then I see the results from the scans. I can only hope that I can keep *it* at bay indefinitely. Going down to the hospital every 2 weeks has been draining, but I have crossed paths with some really incredible people. I even broke into song in the blood lab one morning at about 7:45am to the tune of Under the Boardwalk by The Drifters. "In the blood lab - where our wait is long, in the blood lab where you can sing a song",,,,,It made people smile & it lightened the mood. Wonder why I am called Silly?

I've just started reading The Only Average Guy by John Filion (all about our friend Rob Ford) I couldn't stay awake long enough to get too far into it, but it looks like it is going to be an enjoyable read.

Well today is a treatment day & I am getting myself psyched out to take my drugs. Maybe it will be my lucky day & there won't be any of the yucky side effects....... No drinking for me the New Year's Eve which in the big scheme of things is no big deal. Hope you all have a great afternoon.

Love, Loocie
xxx