AFTR's Daily Commute

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 2:36 pm

Past royal weddings

Posting these just because I can;

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 2:51 pm

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Thu Apr 28, 2011 4:24 pm

This is for all the couples getting married this year.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Thu Apr 28, 2011 5:32 pm

along-for-the-ride;1358342 wrote:

This is for all the couples getting married this year.

I think the Royal couple will need this song.:wah:

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sat Apr 30, 2011 10:30 am

"I'd rather live in his world

than live without him

in mine."

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sat Apr 30, 2011 2:20 pm

another oldie but goodie!

how is your hubby feeling AFTR?

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sun May 01, 2011 11:05 am

Hey Odie!

Hubby has another surgery scheduled for May 18th. The doctor did find cancer on the bladder and now he wants to make sure there is no cancer on the muscle tissue which is deeper. So that's the reason for the second surgery. So Hubby has to go through the catheter bit again, and the pain, etc. And I'm here for home-care, comfort and support. :-4

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sun May 01, 2011 7:01 pm

along-for-the-ride;1358490 wrote: Hey Odie!

Hubby has another surgery scheduled for May 18th. The doctor did find cancer on the bladder and now he wants to make sure there is no cancer on the muscle tissue which is deeper. So that's the reason for the second surgery. So Hubby has to go through the catheter bit again, and the pain, etc. And I'm here for home-care, comfort and support. :-4

You did tell me they found cancer, but you weren't sure of the extent.

How will they treat it, chemo or radiation or is there another way?

I feel for him going through so much and that catheter again as I know its pain.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Tue May 03, 2011 3:50 pm

Hey Odie!

The treatment will depend upon what the doctor finds in the muscle tissue of the bladder when he performs surgery. We don't know yet.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Tue May 03, 2011 3:57 pm

"Tell me and I'll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I'll understand.”

Chinese Proverb

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Odie · Post by **Odie** » Tue May 03, 2011 5:12 pm

along-for-the-ride;1358715 wrote: Hey Odie!

The treatment will depend upon what the doctor finds in the muscle tissue of the bladder when he performs surgery. We don't know yet.

Sounds about right, keep me informed please.:-4

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Tue May 03, 2011 5:13 pm

along-for-the-ride;1358718 wrote: "Tell me and I'll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I'll understand.”

Chinese Proverb

excellent!:guitarist

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Wed May 04, 2011 4:51 pm

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Wed May 04, 2011 5:04 pm

along-for-the-ride;1358812 wrote:

lovely song!:guitarist

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Thu May 05, 2011 3:09 pm

"The new earth quickens as you rise.

The May Queen is waiting.

Feel the pulsing ground call you to journey,

To know the depths of your desire.

The May Queen is waiting.

Moving through the night, the bright moon's flight.

In green and silver on the plain.

She waits for you to return again.

Do not keep Her waiting.

Her temper stings if you refuse to taste Her honey.

Surrender as enchantment brings

The first light of dawning.

Move with Her in sacred dance, through fear to feeling.

Bringing ecstasy to those who dare.

Living earth is breathing.

Loving through the night in the bright moonlight,

As seedlings open with the rain.

She'll long for you to return again.

Do not keep Her waiting."

- Ruth Barren, The May Queen is Waiting

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along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Fri May 06, 2011 3:52 pm

Today was "Georgia On My Mind" Day. So,ofcourse.........

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Fri May 06, 2011 3:59 pm

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sat May 07, 2011 11:40 am

"Before I was a Mom -

I slept as late as I wanted and never worried about how late I got into bed. I brushed my hair and my teeth everyday.

Before I was a Mom -

I cleaned my house each day. I never tripped over toys or forgot words to a lullaby. I didn't worry whether or not my plants were poisonous. I never thought about immunizations.

Before I was a Mom -

I had never been puked on - Pooped on - Spit on - Chewed on, or Peed on. I had complete control of my mind and My thoughts. I slept all night.

Before I was a Mom -

I never held down a screaming child so that doctors could do tests...or give shots. I never looked into teary eyes and cried. I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin. I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep.

Before I was a Mom -

I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn't want to put it down. I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when I couldn't stop the hurt. I never knew that something so small could affect my life

so much. I never knew that I could love someone so much. I never knew I would love being a Mom.

Before I was a Mom -

I didn't know the feeling of having my heart outside my body. I didn't know how special it could feel to feed a hungry baby. I didn't know that bond between a mother and her child. I didn't know that something so small could make me feel so important.

Before I was a Mom -

I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay. I had never known The warmth, The joy, The love, The heartache, The wonderment or the satisfaction of being a Mom. I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much before I was a Mom."

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Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sat May 07, 2011 11:46 am

along-for-the-ride;1359003 wrote: "Before I was a Mom -

I slept as late as I wanted and never worried about how late I got into bed. I brushed my hair and my teeth everyday.

Before I was a Mom -

I cleaned my house each day. I never tripped over toys or forgot words to a lullaby. I didn't worry whether or not my plants were poisonous. I never thought about immunizations.

Before I was a Mom -

I had never been puked on - Pooped on - Spit on - Chewed on, or Peed on. I had complete control of my mind and My thoughts. I slept all night.

Before I was a Mom -

I never held down a screaming child so that doctors could do tests...or give shots. I never looked into teary eyes and cried. I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin. I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep.

Before I was a Mom -

I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn't want to put it down. I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when I couldn't stop the hurt. I never knew that something so small could affect my life

so much. I never knew that I could love someone so much. I never knew I would love being a Mom.

Before I was a Mom -

I didn't know the feeling of having my heart outside my body. I didn't know how special it could feel to feed a hungry baby. I didn't know that bond between a mother and her child. I didn't know that something so small could make me feel so important.

Before I was a Mom -

I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay. I had never known The warmth, The joy, The love, The heartache, The wonderment or the satisfaction of being a Mom. I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much before I was a Mom."

that was beautiful and so is your photo.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sun May 08, 2011 9:28 am

Lessons Mother Taught Us by J.D. Deutschendorf

She planted dill for swallow-tails

and milkweed where monarchs would lay

their caterpillar offspring round

the grass green meadows of May.

The migrants returned then as always;

how quickly her crops were consumed!

but countless chrysalides dotted the dell

tucked inside their golden cocoons.

Then early one morning she beckoned

us watch the mystery unfold;

the metamorphosis almost complete

translucent shells gave up their gold.

Wet wings greeted the rising sun

and the warmth of a soft summer breeze,

soon butterflies coloured meadow and wood

floating gracefully throughout the trees.

She told us of unseen transcendings

as we watched the born-agains soar;

so certain were we then of heaven

as if we had been there before.

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along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Mon May 09, 2011 4:40 pm

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Mon May 09, 2011 5:28 pm

along-for-the-ride;1359177 wrote:

excellent!:guitarist

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Tue May 10, 2011 4:06 pm

Now let's visit Chicago......the city

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Wed May 11, 2011 3:44 pm

When I lived in the big city of Chicago, I was too young to drive. Since then, I have driven in such cities as Baltimore, Washington DC, and,ofcourse, Savannah. I am so glad that most of commuting involves less hectic country driving.

Let's put another record on:

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Wed May 11, 2011 5:19 pm

another awesome song!:guitarist

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Thu May 12, 2011 4:12 pm

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Fri May 13, 2011 3:22 pm

Thomas Dekker (1572-1632 / England)

O THE month of May, the merry month of May,

So frolic, so gay, and so green, so green, so green!

O, and then did I unto my true love say,

Sweet Peg, thou shalt be my Summer's Queen.

Now the nightingale, the pretty nightingale,

The sweetest singer in all the forest quire,

Entreats thee, sweet Peggy, to hear thy true love's tale:

Lo, yonder she sitteth, her breast against a brier.

But O, I spy the cuckoo, the cuckoo, the cuckoo;

See where she sitteth; come away, my joy:

Come away, I prithee, I do not like the cuckoo

Should sing where my Peggy and I kiss and toy.

O, the month of May, the merry month of May,

So frolic, so gay, and so green, so green, so green;

And then did I unto my true love say,

Sweet Peg, thou shalt be my Summer's Queen

:wah:

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sat May 14, 2011 11:43 am

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sat May 14, 2011 3:31 pm

alrighty!:guitarist

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sun May 15, 2011 10:21 am

"May and June. Soft syllables, gentle names for the two best months in the garden year: cool, misty mornings gently burned away with a warming spring sun, followed by breezy afternoons and chilly nights. The discussion of philosophy is over; it's time for work to begin."

- Peter Loewer

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along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Mon May 16, 2011 4:11 pm

My dad used to watch the program "Victory at Sea" on television. As a child, I thought this program about war was mostly boring......until this music came on.

PS. This was the best video I could find that portrays the musiic I remember. I see that it was used on youtube as background for some kind of personal and political voice. Sorry about that.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Tue May 17, 2011 3:34 pm

Tody, let's take a crazy trip to the zoo. Don't feed the animals.:wah:

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Tue May 17, 2011 5:13 pm

along-for-the-ride;1359741 wrote:

Tody, let's take a crazy trip to the zoo. Don't feed the animals.:wah:

awesome song and lovely to see the animals!

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Wed May 18, 2011 4:39 pm

Hubby had his second surgery today. Another week for him wearing a catheter and the pain. Ugh! Next Dr. appt will be on the 26th at his office closer to home. We will find out more then. So far so good. Fingers crossed.

While we were waiting to see the Dr, I copied down the name for the surgery procedure from Hubby's record.. "Cystourethroscopy."

http://www.medicalhealthtests.com/askqu ... scopy.html

"Outpatient flexible cystoscopy and fulguration of recurrent superficial bladder tumors.

Herr HW.

SourceDepartment of Surgery, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York.

Abstract

Flexible cystoendoscopy and fulguration were used in the outpatient management of 185 patients with superficial bladder tumors followed for 24 months. This method provided optimal surveillance for recurrence and successful tumor control in selected cases."

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Wed May 18, 2011 7:59 pm

along-for-the-ride;1359782 wrote: Hubby had his second surgery today. Another week for him wearing a catheter and the pain. Ugh! Next Dr. appt will be on the 26th at his office closer to home. We will find out more then. So far so good. Fingers crossed.

While we were waiting to see the Dr, I copied down the name for the surgery procedure from Hubby's record.. "Cystourethroscopy."

Cystourethroscopy - Definition, Procedure, Surgery, With Fulguration, Ureteroscopy

"Outpatient flexible cystoscopy and fulguration of recurrent superficial bladder tumors.

Herr HW.

SourceDepartment of Surgery, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York.

Abstract

Flexible cystoendoscopy and fulguration were used in the outpatient management of 185 patients with superficial bladder tumors followed for 24 months. This method provided optimal surveillance for recurrence and successful tumor control in selected cases."

I'm so sorry to know he is again in pain with a catheter, I do know how those feel!

my thoughts and prayers are with you, let me know how the next app. goes.:yh_hugs

I've had several cystoscopy's in my lifetime and yes, there is burning afterwords when you pee, tell him to drink lots of water to get rid of the fluids they inject there...it will be painful as yes the more he drinks..the more he pees..but it gets rid of quite quickly.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Thu May 19, 2011 3:59 pm

Thank you. Odie. :-4

He rested alot today and finally ate something this evening. He wanted a couple scrambled egg sandwiches, so I fixed that for him. His body temperature is not yet stable, as he sometimes gets the chills, then sometimes feels feverish. Coffee has always been his favorite drink, and that's what he's been drinking most of the time. He took a sip of orange juice, but it make his stomach hurt. I agree about the water, but men can be hard-headed about stuff like that. :wah: He, ofcourse, feels the pain during urination. Most of the time, he's in good spirits. His sister's husband came over for a visit this afternoon. (They've known each other for many years and are just like brothers) I did go to work today and many of our co-workers asked me about him and how he is doing. I called him at dinner time to check on him and see if he needed anything.

He's laying on the couch right now watching TV.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Fri May 20, 2011 5:36 pm

What the heck! Hubby and I were watching TV and our flat screen just went off by itself. I've just unplugged it and am presently waiting 10 minutes to plug it back in. (I do have the manual). I'll let you know if this worked. It never happened before. ??

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Fri May 20, 2011 5:45 pm

along-for-the-ride;1359835 wrote: Thank you. Odie. :-4

He rested alot today and finally ate something this evening. He wanted a couple scrambled egg sandwiches, so I fixed that for him. His body temperature is not yet stable, as he sometimes gets the chills, then sometimes feels feverish. Coffee has always been his favorite drink, and that's what he's been drinking most of the time. He took a sip of orange juice, but it make his stomach hurt. I agree about the water, but men can be hard-headed about stuff like that. :wah: He, ofcourse, feels the pain during urination. Most of the time, he's in good spirits. His sister's husband came over for a visit this afternoon. (They've known each other for many years and are just like brothers) I did go to work today and many of our co-workers asked me about him and how he is doing. I called him at dinner time to check on him and see if he needed anything.

He's laying on the couch right now watching TV.

I'm glad he rested and finally felt like eating.

watch the coffee he drinks until you talk again to his doctor, it may cause irritation of the bladder... I have a bladder disease, and coffee does flare it up..

I wonder why he has a fever?

tell him if he drinks tons of water..it flushes it out faster, that burning is unreal as its the same pain as a bladder infection and I have had tons.

good that he had some visitors.......

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Fri May 20, 2011 5:46 pm

along-for-the-ride;1359880 wrote: What the heck! Hubby and I were watching TV and our flat screen just went off by itself. I've just unplugged it and am presently waiting 10 minutes to plug it back in. (I do have the manual). I'll let you know if this worked. It never happened before. ??

is your t.v. plasma?

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sat May 21, 2011 7:35 am

I think Hubby caught a bad cold along with recovering from his surgery. Not very pleasant. Since he is recovering and temporarily house-bound, it was mandatory to have a back up plan for the TV. It is an RCA LCD monitor, and even after I unplugged it for 10 minutes, even after I changed the batteries in the remote, there was power to the screen but it did not light up. So...we just moved our other regular old-fashoined TV into the livingroom and hooked it up to Direct TV. Hubby and I are watching that now...no problem. We probably will have to take the RCA screen to the TV repairman in the future. Not today though.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sat May 21, 2011 11:18 am

along-for-the-ride;1359929 wrote: I think Hubby caught a bad cold along with recovering from his surgery. Not very pleasant. Since he is recovering and temporarily house-bound, it was mandatory to have a back up plan for the TV. It is an RCA LCD monitor, and even after I unplugged it for 10 minutes, even after I changed the batteries in the remote, there was power to the screen but it did not light up. So...we just moved our other regular old-fashoined TV into the livingroom and hooked it up to Direct TV. Hubby and I are watching that now...no problem. We probably will have to take the RCA screen to the TV repairman in the future. Not today though.

your poor hubby, no wonder he has a fever and feels punkish!

good as plasma's go within a few years.

do you have a box connected?....it may be the box....if not. you may have to call someone up.......thank goodness you have a spare.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sun May 22, 2011 6:50 am

This morning I drove to the store right quick. I was on a mission. Hubby wanted some bottled water, so I got him some. It's good that he wants to drink more water. He hasn't much of an appetite yet, but he has been eating some.

Foggy here this morning and warm already. We watched two mockingbirds dance on the front yard. Just an easy Sunday.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Mon May 23, 2011 12:31 pm

Today was a "sick day" for me. I was awaken this morning about a quarter to 4 by Hubbys moaning and shivering next to me in bed. I checked on him and got up to use the bathroom. Turns out, I had symptoms of a stomach virus; returning to the bathroom several times. I called in sick, got an extra blanket, covered Hubby and snuggled next to him for awhile. Later, after Hubby got up and I checked on him, maked sure he was okay, I went back to bed to nap for a few more hours.

The term, "worried sick" comes to mind.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Mon May 23, 2011 3:18 pm

along-for-the-ride;1360123 wrote: Today was a "sick day" for me. I was awaken this morning about a quarter to 4 by Hubbys moaning and shivering next to me in bed. I checked on him and got up to use the bathroom. Turns out, I had symptoms of a stomach virus; returning to the bathroom several times. I called in sick, got an extra blanket, covered Hubby and snuggled next to him for awhile. Later, after Hubby got up and I checked on him, maked sure he was okay, I went back to bed to nap for a few more hours.

The term, "worried sick" comes to mind.

awwwwwwww I'm so sorry you ill hun, I think maybe hubby has the flu as well.

feel better:-4

'worried sick' is normal right now.:yh_pray

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Tue May 24, 2011 4:51 pm

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Tue May 24, 2011 9:47 pm

along-for-the-ride;1360237 wrote:

definitely a good for right now.:-6

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Wed May 25, 2011 2:21 pm

Word for the day:

for·ti·tude noun ˈfȯr-tə-ˌtüd, -ˌtyüd

Definition of FORTITUDE

1: strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage

I'm not sure if I have this virtue. I know that I have survived danger, pain, and adversity in my life. Is my mind strong? Dunno.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Thu May 26, 2011 11:24 am

Good news from Hubby's urologist today....no cancer was found inside the bladder. However, he did suggest a treatment to keep the cancer at bay:

Bladder Cancer WebCafé - BCG

http://webbladder.org/tag/bcg-treatment/

Ever heard of this treatment?

Hubby did have a urinary tract infection (his fever, chills, diaharrea), so the doctor prescibed an antibiotic.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Thu May 26, 2011 11:29 am

along-for-the-ride;1360366 wrote: Good news from Hubby's urologist today....no cancer was found inside the bladder. However, he did suggest a treatment to keep the cancer at bay:

Bladder Cancer WebCafé - BCG

Ever heard of this treatment?

Hubby did have a urinary tract infection (his fever, chills, diaharrea), so the doctor prescibed an antibiotic.

oh this is fabulous news!:-4

I thought he may have had a bladder infection with a fever and still so much burning when he urinated.........glad he has some meds now.

I have heard of instillation's as others use them with my own bladder disease.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sun May 29, 2011 10:18 am

The past few days have been busy for us. Hubbys Dr appt on Thursady; sold our 5th wheeler and got our new flat screen TV on Friday, and bought a covered trailer for Hubby's woodwork on Saturday.

Hubby has been feeling better and plans to go back to work tomorrow. He is still healing so he will have to take it easy, ofcourse. He is outside in the yard right now with his bro-in-law and an old buddy "shooting the sh#t". :wah: I fixed a roast for dinner with potatoes, lima beans and creamed corn. (We bought two bushels of corn yesterday. HUbby shucked and cleaned the ears in the yard yesterdy evening, brought them in and cut the kernels off the cob. I helped bag them for the freezer.)

So how is your day going?