Re: Way OT /Cancer
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  • Subject: Re: Way OT /Cancer
  • From: P* E* <g*@gmail.com>
  • Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 21:07:39 -0600
holy cow - that stinks.  we can't here but that's because everything is
underwater.

On 2/5/10, BONNIE_HOLMES <bonnie_holmes@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> I can during certain short periods between the treatments but not right
> after when my immune system will be busted. The days aren't many and the
> weather will have to cooperate as well as medical appointments. Since we
> are so humid here, it isn't the same as in some areas of the country. We
> have a lot of fungi and molds, especially after rain. I wanted to get
> out today before I started treatment but it has rained all day. Couldn't
> even weed.
>
>
> ETN Zone 7
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Pam Evans" <gardenqueen@gmail.com>
> To: gardenchat@hort.net
> Sent: Friday, February 5, 2010 9:34:09 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
> Subject: Re: [CHAT] Way OT /Cancer
>
> can't you wear garden gloves and still get out there?
>
> On 2/5/10, BONNIE_HOLMES <bonnie_holmes@comcast.net> wrote:
> >
> > No, nothing that might hide a fungus or mold spore, etc. This is more
> like
> > what I was thinking.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ETN Zone 7
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "andreah" <andreah@hargray.com>
> > To: gardenchat@hort.net
> > Sent: Friday, February 5, 2010 5:19:08 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
> > Subject: RE: [CHAT] Way OT /Cancer
> >
> > Maybe you should just get a mini garden tattooed in the middle of your
> > forehead???? ;-) LOL!
> >
> > Reality-THAT SUCKS!
> >
> > Can you eat fruit that doesn't have to be peeled like berries?
> >
> > A
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-gardenchat@hort.net [o*@hort.net] On
> > Behalf
> > Of BONNIE_HOLMES
> > Sent: Friday, February 05, 2010 12:58 PM
> > To: gardenchat@hort.net
> > Subject: Re: [CHAT] Way OT /Cancer
> >
> > I think the medical people are serious. One of my nieces oversees cancer
> > trials, attends seminars all over the country, Canada and Europe, and
> > she says with my type of cancer that I could get by with fresh fruit if
> > someone peels it. She is very serious about the garden work. She's a
> > gardener like me and knows how difficult this will be for me. But it
> > will be over by May. I'm not a painter. I like quilting and do some
> > landscape appliques. Maybe, I'll work on my Baltimore as it has lots of
> > flowers. You're right. It's not the same. I'm in heaven working in the
> > gardens while listening to a good book on CD.
> >
> >
> > ETN Zone 7
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Cornergar@aol.com
> > To: gardenchat@hort.net
> > Sent: Friday, February 5, 2010 11:33:01 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
> > Subject: Re: [CHAT] Way OT /Cancer
> >
> > Bonnie, This is a crock!! But I like the notion of your head painted with
> > flowers. Have you thought about painting (on canvas) flowers, landscapes,
> > etc.? Can keep you connected to the earth...and you don't get dirt under
> > your
> > nails! But that's what's wrong with it, come to think of it. Kathy
> >
> >
> > In a message dated 2/5/2010 10:22:28 A.M. Central Standard Time,
> > bonnie_holmes@comcast.net writes:
> >
> > What gets me is that this is the third spring in a row that I won't be
> > able to work in the garden as I want. When your white count is down,
> > they don't want you in the soil or fooling with plants, such as roses,
> > because of the fungi, etc. AND, I am restricted from fresh fruits and
> > veggies for the same reasons. I will STARVE.
> >
> >
> >
> > So, I am planning to get my head painted with flowers.
> >
> >
> > Bonnie
> >
> > ETN Zone 7
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Zemuly Sanders" <zemuly@comcast.net>
> > To: gardenchat@hort.net
> > Sent: Wednesday, February 3, 2010 9:27:39 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
> > Subject: Re: [CHAT] Way OT /Cancer
> >
> > Glad to hear from you, too! There are lots of us, survivors that is, out
> > there. Remember Darwin's words: "It's not the strongest or the most
> > intelligent who survive. It's the most adaptable." That's certainly not a
> > verbatim quote, but that's the jist of it. My theory of survival has
> > always
> > been that I drive on the highway.
> > zem
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Pam Evans" <gardenqueen@gmail.com>
> > To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> > Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 5:49 PM
> > Subject: Re: [CHAT] Way OT /Cancer
> >
> >
> > > Amen to that. Glad to hear from you Barb and know that you are doing
> > > well!
> > >
> > > On 2/1/10, james singer <inlandjim1@q.com> wrote:
> > >>
> > >> Good to hear from you Barbara... it's been too long.
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> On Feb 1, 2010, at 12:08 PM, <sundrops@earthlink.net> <
> > >> sundrops@earthlink.net> wrote:
> > >>
> > >> Hi folks -- just had to jump in at this time. I have never been very
> > >>> active on this list but withdrew myself in spirit summer 2008 when I
> > was
> > >>> being treated for breast cancer. Actually I enjoyed reading the
> emails
> > >>> each
> > >>> day and hearing about your daily ups and downs, but just didn't have
> > the
> > >>> energy to contribute.
> > >>> Bonnie -- my thoughts are with you! This is Not Fun, but better than
> > >>> the
> > >>> alternative! Be sure to ask about anti-nausea drugs; they got me thru
> > >>> in
> > >>> great shape with my own regimen of chemo and radiation. Do whatever
> > you
> > >>> have to to keep your spirits up -- I believe it makes an enormous
> > >>> difference
> > >>> during and after. I am feeling great now, have hair back etc etc, but
> > >>> the
> > >>> lingering fear I suppose will always be in the background.
> > >>> Garden-wise not a whole lot to report though enjoyed each small task
> I
> > >>> did this past summer. Here in Calif we are all focused on rain
> > amounts,
> > >>> have had some big storms as you know, They are saying El Nino (= more
> > >>> rain) is in effect. Here at my place have had average so far after 3
> > >>> low
> > >>> years; Sierra snow pack is above average for the first time in
> several
> > >>> years. Tho have had a little snow at my altitude, thank goodness
> we're
> > >>> not
> > >>> dealing with the ice and snow and very cold temps that some of you
> > are.
> > >>> --Barb Tandy, Grass Valley CA
> > >>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gene Bush"
> > <genebush@netsurfusa.net>
> > >>> To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> > >>> Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 12:01 PM
> > >>> Subject: RE: [CHAT] Way OT /Cancer
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>> Bonnie,
> > >>>> I went through the cancer thing winter of 08. Thanks to all on this
> > >>>> list and many others who send prayers and good vibs my way all is
> > well.
> > >>>> There was a tumor on the side of my neck and surgery could not
> > >>>> remove it for it sat on the nerves that control the left side of my
> > >>>> face
> > >>>> and
> > >>>> head. So, radiation and chemo both. Began in November and lasted
> > until
> > >>>> mid-February.
> > >>>> Will not go into all the details here, but if you want to call or
> > >>>> email in private would be glad to chat about the experience.
> > >>>> Every experience is different, but no nausea for me...ate everything
> > >>>> but the kitchen table legs. Just weak... very weak toward the last
> of
> > >>>> treatments and after for about 6 months.
> > >>>> Don't anyone talk you out of your feelings... it is scary.
> > >>>>
> > >>>> Gene E. Bush
> > >>>> Munchkin Nursery & Gardens,LLC
> > >>>> www.munchkinnursery.com
> > >>>> Garden Writer - Photographer - Lecturer
> > >>>>
> > >>>>
> > >>>>
> > >>>> -----Original Message-----
> > >>>> From: owner-gardenchat@hort.net [o*@hort.net]
> On
> >
> > >>>> Behalf
> > >>>> Of BONNIE_HOLMES
> > >>>> Subject: Re: [CHAT] Way OT
> > >>>>
> > >>>> Thanks so much. I will take any prayers and good wishes. Had my 1st
> > >>>> post-op today and tubes are now out. Yes!!! Shower will be easy.
> > >>>> Thursday afternoon, I meet with the oncologist and discuss and
> > arrange
> > >>>> treatment. From what my surgeon said, it won't be over until around
> > >>>> July. So, I just want to get started and get through it.
> > >>>>
> > >>>>
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> > >> Inland Jim
> > >> Willamette Valley
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> > > --
> > > Pam Evans
> > > Kemp TX
> > > zone 8A
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> Pam Evans
> Kemp TX
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Pam Evans
Kemp TX
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