tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post994999070574512832..comments2024-03-26T18:32:50.307-05:00Comments on Taking the Long Way Home: Friday Mailbox and Other Random StuffWendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-43016681447536179092020-10-19T15:07:23.868-05:002020-10-19T15:07:23.868-05:00I had an over reaction--remember my immune system ...I had an over reaction--remember my immune system is all hopped up--and I had prolonged fatigue for about 4-6 months. I couldn't run much at all and it took me pretty much all year to build back up.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-36653177887349057662020-10-19T14:19:27.819-05:002020-10-19T14:19:27.819-05:00what was your reaction to shingles? I had to take...what was your reaction to shingles? I had to take a sick day - fever and wiped out all-over body aches. But I'm still thinking of getting dose #2 macboymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05707941820504861745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-34216517830734985602020-10-17T15:24:14.699-05:002020-10-17T15:24:14.699-05:00Even though having cancer is horrible, my sister i...Even though having cancer is horrible, my sister is fortunate that treatments have evolved to be so much more effective and humane. Fingers crossed it all goes well. Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-86766387104351594032020-10-17T11:59:06.730-05:002020-10-17T11:59:06.730-05:00I love the pink streak and think it's very app...I love the pink streak and think it's very appropriate. There are such great treatments for breast cancer now and I know so many survivors. Strength to your sister and to you xxx<br /><br />Lovely post, too, those socks look super. The ones I bought a few months ago that were a bit warm are coming into their own now!LyzzyBeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16398604923871095647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-70343850208002293312020-10-17T06:28:50.369-05:002020-10-17T06:28:50.369-05:00Thank you! Thank you! Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-76138825308168627372020-10-16T18:53:47.170-05:002020-10-16T18:53:47.170-05:00So sorry to hear about your sister. Will be sendin...So sorry to hear about your sister. Will be sending prayers. I have heard great things about CBD products but have never tried any. I love feetures socks as well.Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02523381883953946478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-4026090810900905992020-10-16T16:12:32.617-05:002020-10-16T16:12:32.617-05:00That's what I was going for! I really like it....That's what I was going for! I really like it. Geez, I need to live a little, lol. Maybe I should get a tattoo?:pWendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-69190510634975217292020-10-16T16:11:43.060-05:002020-10-16T16:11:43.060-05:00Early voting has been very robust here in Illinois...Early voting has been very robust here in Illinois! I dropped my ballot off at the courthouse near me and the line of voters was quite long. Illinois is a 'blue' state, so I'm not as worried about our outcome as I am about the swing states. Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-57409025827479181722020-10-16T16:10:15.102-05:002020-10-16T16:10:15.102-05:00Nice!Nice!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-18682644013175807092020-10-16T14:49:27.073-05:002020-10-16T14:49:27.073-05:00I think my voting plan is going to be the same as ...I think my voting plan is going to be the same as yours. I don't trust the mail to get it there in time and I live in a swing state. I want my vote to COUNT! <br /><br />Love that pink streak in your hair. It looks so good - very subtle.Meditations in Motionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08406003928113822953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-74863818408364689322020-10-16T14:23:48.463-05:002020-10-16T14:23:48.463-05:00Actually a few years ago a loved one did get a sho...Actually a few years ago a loved one did get a shocking dx, but not as bad as your sister, but still disturbing. It's still not something I've been cleared to share, but it's part of the driving part behind why I'm sure cautious with who I interact with.<br /><br />We didn't want to go out of our way downtown to drop off our ballorts, so we're waiting til early voting starts next week & then we'll be able to drop them off somewhere closer to home.Judy @ Chocolaterunsjudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096124660145481881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-38757074000366083322020-10-16T13:14:18.639-05:002020-10-16T13:14:18.639-05:00Glad to hear your sister has a positive attitude, ...Glad to hear your sister has a positive attitude, that is so crucial! Fun mail recently for me as well, as my Pink with a Purpose RoadID came a week ago. Got our ballots done. And I'm wearing pink on the daily ;-) Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-67395277266735872762020-10-16T11:48:05.117-05:002020-10-16T11:48:05.117-05:00LOL! The packages that come to our house are 95% o...LOL! The packages that come to our house are 95% of the time for me, so my hubs doesn't even open the few things he orders.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-37678342888085444932020-10-16T11:47:20.817-05:002020-10-16T11:47:20.817-05:00Sending love and support to your sister and you as...Sending love and support to your sister and you as well. What a time to get a devastating diagnosis! I hope you get to see her sometime soon. Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-78853580734964882272020-10-16T11:46:16.504-05:002020-10-16T11:46:16.504-05:00Interesting you had melanoma too. There is a conne...Interesting you had melanoma too. There is a connection, but I don't know much more than that. In spite of all your health issues, you sure are doing great! You sure are a sister to my sister now! <3Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-87985818605845158912020-10-16T11:44:59.876-05:002020-10-16T11:44:59.876-05:00I got the shingles vaccine and both pneumonia vacc...I got the shingles vaccine and both pneumonia vaccines last year. Had a terrible reaction to the shingles vaccine. Won't be getting the second dose, lol. I think I'm good...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-72276440775513849532020-10-16T11:44:16.269-05:002020-10-16T11:44:16.269-05:00All the stuff I'm doing is really filling a vo...All the stuff I'm doing is really filling a void of helplessness in me! I sure wish I had a magic wand. Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-54460735618469999392020-10-16T11:43:16.145-05:002020-10-16T11:43:16.145-05:00I'm always shocked at people who don't get...I'm always shocked at people who don't get flu shots. My favorite comment? "I don't believe in the flu shot". To which I say, it's not a religion, lol....Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-55245914984120579892020-10-16T11:42:08.787-05:002020-10-16T11:42:08.787-05:00My sister told me I'm 'hip', lol!My sister told me I'm 'hip', lol!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-91379125758167863242020-10-16T11:41:51.373-05:002020-10-16T11:41:51.373-05:00Yay! You're getting it all done.Yay! You're getting it all done. Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-64477090690866141512020-10-16T11:10:48.531-05:002020-10-16T11:10:48.531-05:00Wendy,
I'm so sorry about your sister's di...Wendy,<br />I'm so sorry about your sister's diagnosis. It's been 30 years since my mom's breast cancer. Shock and helpless are exactly how I felt. But I'm hopeful that advances in the past 30 years will make a difference for your sister.<br /><br />On a lighter note - Les and I both ordered new shoes (boots for me, mountain biking shoes for him.) A package came yesterday that Les was sure was his. When he opened it, he said, "cool a new backpack." (the shoes were in their own lightweight backpack.) That's when I realized the package was mine! I offered him the backpack trying to ease his disappointment ;)Kathy McElhaneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03999643341879464989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-75754193386678274022020-10-16T09:06:40.701-05:002020-10-16T09:06:40.701-05:00So sorry to hear about your sister! My sister was...So sorry to hear about your sister! My sister was also diagnosed with cancer (colon) this year. Such a scary time to be sick and going through chemo! I can't even go visit my sister because she's basically been quarantined since March (other than necessary trips for chemo treatments, etc.) Hard times... but my sister and your sister will both get through this. Sending hugs to both of you.<br />You are the perfect age for the pink streak!!! Love it.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08118496863906264340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-20260473848937740242020-10-16T08:15:25.844-05:002020-10-16T08:15:25.844-05:00You know I'm rooting for your sister. I mean i...You know I'm rooting for your sister. I mean in a way, she and I are now sisters! <br /><br />Honestly though the more devastating diagnoses for me were the melanoma (caught quite early, get your skin checks) and the osteoporosis. After all the strength work I've done, the running, the eating right, to have two bones break while running and then get the diagnosis gutted me.<br /><br />And yes, I definitely got my flu shot. I didn't start doing this until 3 years ago b/c I've never ever had the flu. But I know I can be a carrier and my mother has leukemia and my MIL is in a nursing home. I will not be the cause of their deaths.<br /><br />Glad your sis has you <3 edj3https://www.blogger.com/profile/11137939126171451654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-24011179590662839912020-10-16T08:09:55.246-05:002020-10-16T08:09:55.246-05:00Best wishes on successful treatment for your siste...Best wishes on successful treatment for your sister.<br />Yes, got my flu shot, and shingles shot and pneumococcal vaccination.<br />Just got confirmation that mail-in ballot has been received.<br />Can't have too many socks, ever!<br />Love the pink streak.Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06216745289392718591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-9305282204146423692020-10-16T07:50:44.430-05:002020-10-16T07:50:44.430-05:00Attitude is very important. That is why, I am hope...Attitude is very important. That is why, I am hopeful for your sister.<br /><br />I am shocked that many people do not get their flu shots...even runners?!<br /><br />I have had two friends die from cancer - lung and cervical but both were re-occurences. Very sad about this.<br /><br />I can't wait to vote and have this election over!!<br /><br />I wish someone would send me socks...love them!!<br /><br />As always, virtual support for you and your family!! HUGS.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15383271437202673669noreply@blogger.com