Let's direct everything good toward Cypress Cynthia

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  • Kylez
    Kylez Member Posts: 3,761 Member
    aisling8 said:

    Wait wait wait
    Don't we still get to ask questions??

    I want to know if you've always lived in New Orleans or did you end up there because of marriage?

    And wait. One more. I'm in a new marriage. To an engineer. Now, you've been married to your engineer forever. My question, how long did it take for you to understand the engineer thought process, because, sister, I'm here to tell you it's different, isn't it?

    So that should keep you busy answering my questions. Anything to stay away from the scary place:)

    Lots o' love,
    Victoria

    Hate the waiting, and, I am
    Hate the waiting, and, I am sorry that you are going thru this. Prayers sent for you!


    Hugs, Kylez
  • sbmly53
    sbmly53 Member Posts: 1,522
    Waiting with you
    And screaming 'Puttin' on the Ritz"! I think we might share the same sense of humor.

    Big hugs,

    Sue
  • Miss Murphy
    Miss Murphy Member Posts: 302
    CC,
    Nothing but positive thoughts and vibes going out to you today as you do the waiting game for results that, if we on this board have anything to say about them, will be positive.

    Hang in there and stay strong. Hugs, Sally
  • Bella Luna
    Bella Luna Member Posts: 1,578 Member

    Oh goodie, I get to talk about me! (long)
    Being one of six kids, it is always fun to have the floor!

    My decision to become a nurse was a slow process. My mom was an ER nurse and my dad was a physician, so, of course, I grew up hearing about "interesting" (usually gross) diseases at the dinner table. I loved, loved, loved my mom's American Journal Of Nursing magazines.

    But, being a rebellious free spirit, I had to first get a BA in English before thinking, "What, I have to support myself?"

    Strangely, I excelled in the sciences more than I had in literature (although I love both) and my mom talked me into staying in school long enough to also get my BSN. In my junior year, I applied for a job as a nurse tech and I was placed in the well baby nursery. I thought I had died and gone to heaven. I also completed an NICU mini-course while I was a student. Then I worked NICU and well baby for 20 years before going back for my MSN and then becoming a neonatal nurse practitioner. I guess it was in the stars because I certainly do enjoy my job and its challenges.

    The handle CypressCynthia came about rather stupidly. I love Louisiana's bald cypresses with their knobby knees and the guy in IT said don't use your own name for your user name, so I picked cypress and then went for alliteration with Cynthia because I thought it would be easier to remember. ;-) Brilliant right?

    Thank you all so much for being there with me today. I felt you there--especially when their muzak-like music played "Puttin on the Ritz." Someone made me think of Young Frankenstein and, instead of being freaked, I had to concentrate on not screaming, "Puttin on the Ritz" like the monster or giggling or both.

    I love you all and I know you are all there for me in a way that absolutely no one else in this universe understands. Don't think I don't appreciate it!

    I can picture that very
    I can picture that very "Young Frankentein" scene! Glad the music gave you a chuckle. It's one of my favorite movies.

    It was great to read how you ended up going into nursing. It sounds like the perfect fit for you.

    I will be thinking of you and keeping you in prayer.
    BL
  • DebbyM
    DebbyM Member Posts: 3,289 Member
    RE said:

    ugh
    Alway's have disliked the waiting game, my positive thoughts and prayers are with her, hope to hear good news soon!

    RE

    Lots of positive thoughts
    Lots of positive thoughts and prayers for you!


    Hugs, Debby
  • CypressCynthia
    CypressCynthia Member Posts: 4,014 Member
    sbmly53 said:

    Waiting with you
    And screaming 'Puttin' on the Ritz"! I think we might share the same sense of humor.

    Big hugs,

    Sue

    Kudzu tea
    Then you'll love this too.... My radiology tech was from Mississippi and intent on sharing with me the fact that kudzu tea (made from the invasive vine that swallowed the state) will cure breast cancer. Danny was mortified that my tech was spouting such baloney, but it cracked me up. And that's what I love about the South :-)

    P.S. I am aware that kudzu tea is an antioxidant, so don't write me about its benefits. But when someone talks about a cure, I either want to deck them or giggle, depending on my mood.
  • TraciInLA
    TraciInLA Member Posts: 1,994 Member

    Kudzu tea
    Then you'll love this too.... My radiology tech was from Mississippi and intent on sharing with me the fact that kudzu tea (made from the invasive vine that swallowed the state) will cure breast cancer. Danny was mortified that my tech was spouting such baloney, but it cracked me up. And that's what I love about the South :-)

    P.S. I am aware that kudzu tea is an antioxidant, so don't write me about its benefits. But when someone talks about a cure, I either want to deck them or giggle, depending on my mood.

    Don't forget the shoulder rolls!
    CC, a pilates instructor at my women's gym used to preach how doing shoulder rolls cured the breast cancer of someone she knew who knew someone who knew someone....

    So...if you're coordinated enough to drink kudzu tea WHILE rolling your shoulders back and forth...girl, you could have this thing licked!

    :-) Traci
  • Ritzy
    Ritzy Member Posts: 4,381 Member

    Kudzu tea
    Then you'll love this too.... My radiology tech was from Mississippi and intent on sharing with me the fact that kudzu tea (made from the invasive vine that swallowed the state) will cure breast cancer. Danny was mortified that my tech was spouting such baloney, but it cracked me up. And that's what I love about the South :-)

    P.S. I am aware that kudzu tea is an antioxidant, so don't write me about its benefits. But when someone talks about a cure, I either want to deck them or giggle, depending on my mood.

    Kuduz tea huh? lol Waiting
    Kuduz tea huh? lol Waiting and praying to hear good results from you!


    Sue :)
  • fauxma
    fauxma Member Posts: 3,577 Member

    Kudzu tea
    Then you'll love this too.... My radiology tech was from Mississippi and intent on sharing with me the fact that kudzu tea (made from the invasive vine that swallowed the state) will cure breast cancer. Danny was mortified that my tech was spouting such baloney, but it cracked me up. And that's what I love about the South :-)

    P.S. I am aware that kudzu tea is an antioxidant, so don't write me about its benefits. But when someone talks about a cure, I either want to deck them or giggle, depending on my mood.

    CC,
    I heard on good

    CC,
    I heard on good authority that everyone from Mississippi is required to tell everyone they know about a great use for Kudzu. The government started this so that they can use the excessive, agressive plant as a crop. So it is good for curing breast cancer, depression, bone loss, weight loss, headaches, back pain, well, actually it is a cure all for everything. Their slogan is "Kudzu is perfect for You" and "Whatever ails you, Kudzu will fix". LOL Okay, I made this all up. Can't believe that a tech who should know better would be spouting this to a patient.
    Stef
  • pinkkari09
    pinkkari09 Member Posts: 877
    I'm waiting with you as
    I'm waiting with you as well!! Also wanted to tell you my daughter just became a registered nurse, yesterday she started on the oncology/transplant floor at the local hospital that I frequent. She is continuing on for her practitioners license as well and thinks neonatal intensive care is where she would like to go. All my best to you!!
    Miles of Love,
    ~Kari
  • mimivac
    mimivac Member Posts: 2,143
    Good thoughts coming your way!
    Loved hearing about your profession and how you came upon it. Very interesting! I can definitely see you as a neonatal nurse.

    Lots of hugs.

    Mimi
  • Megan M
    Megan M Member Posts: 3,000
    aisling8 said:

    Wait wait wait
    Don't we still get to ask questions??

    I want to know if you've always lived in New Orleans or did you end up there because of marriage?

    And wait. One more. I'm in a new marriage. To an engineer. Now, you've been married to your engineer forever. My question, how long did it take for you to understand the engineer thought process, because, sister, I'm here to tell you it's different, isn't it?

    So that should keep you busy answering my questions. Anything to stay away from the scary place:)

    Lots o' love,
    Victoria

    Good luck Cynthia with your
    Good luck Cynthia with your tests! Praying for good news!


    Hugs, Megan
  • survivorbc09
    survivorbc09 Member Posts: 4,374 Member
    VickiSam said:

    C.C. -- Faith, love and hope
    is what we have on any given day of the week. Tests and procedures are now a part of lives, and I hate that! But it is, what it is. And we do what we have to, in order to do, what we want to. (I think that's the way,it goes - right, chen)

    The waiting game plays tricks on our mind, soul and spirit. Find strength knowing that positive thoughts, prayers and love is coming in your direction 24 hours a day.



    Vicki Sam

    I am not only sending good
    I am not only sending good thoughts, but, lots of prayers for you!


    Hugs, Jan
  • DianeBC
    DianeBC Member Posts: 3,881 Member
    fauxma said:

    CC,
    I heard on good

    CC,
    I heard on good authority that everyone from Mississippi is required to tell everyone they know about a great use for Kudzu. The government started this so that they can use the excessive, agressive plant as a crop. So it is good for curing breast cancer, depression, bone loss, weight loss, headaches, back pain, well, actually it is a cure all for everything. Their slogan is "Kudzu is perfect for You" and "Whatever ails you, Kudzu will fix". LOL Okay, I made this all up. Can't believe that a tech who should know better would be spouting this to a patient.
    Stef

    Positive thoughts for good
    Positive thoughts for good results for you Cynthia!


    Hugs, Diane
  • linpsu
    linpsu Member Posts: 747
    Philadelphia
    Surprised to hear you are a PA native! Loved hearing so much about you - you certainly are an interesting person, and always with so much medical information that you are so willing to share with everyone else. We really appreciate your thoughtfulness, and are standing with you and supporting you as you await the results of your tests. Hugs, Linda
  • Hippiechick58
    Hippiechick58 Member Posts: 320
    linpsu said:

    Philadelphia
    Surprised to hear you are a PA native! Loved hearing so much about you - you certainly are an interesting person, and always with so much medical information that you are so willing to share with everyone else. We really appreciate your thoughtfulness, and are standing with you and supporting you as you await the results of your tests. Hugs, Linda

    You are a most giving
    You are a most giving person. You share your wealth of medical info freely with us. I have benefitted from it many times. So we are here for you in your time of need!

    "May you be at Peace; May you be free of Suffering,"
    Dianne
  • sausageroll
    sausageroll Member Posts: 415

    You are a most giving
    You are a most giving person. You share your wealth of medical info freely with us. I have benefitted from it many times. So we are here for you in your time of need!

    "May you be at Peace; May you be free of Suffering,"
    Dianne

    CC
    I'm late, but I'm with you too in the waiting game. Take care. Pat
  • Alexis F
    Alexis F Member Posts: 3,598
    VickiSam said:

    C.C. -- Faith, love and hope
    is what we have on any given day of the week. Tests and procedures are now a part of lives, and I hate that! But it is, what it is. And we do what we have to, in order to do, what we want to. (I think that's the way,it goes - right, chen)

    The waiting game plays tricks on our mind, soul and spirit. Find strength knowing that positive thoughts, prayers and love is coming in your direction 24 hours a day.



    Vicki Sam

    Praying for good
    Praying for good results!


    Lex
  • Angie2U
    Angie2U Member Posts: 2,991
    aisling8 said:

    Wait wait wait
    Don't we still get to ask questions??

    I want to know if you've always lived in New Orleans or did you end up there because of marriage?

    And wait. One more. I'm in a new marriage. To an engineer. Now, you've been married to your engineer forever. My question, how long did it take for you to understand the engineer thought process, because, sister, I'm here to tell you it's different, isn't it?

    So that should keep you busy answering my questions. Anything to stay away from the scary place:)

    Lots o' love,
    Victoria

    Wishing you good luck and
    Wishing you good luck and praying for good news!


    Hugs, Angie
  • survivorbc09
    survivorbc09 Member Posts: 4,374 Member
    PinkPearl said:

    Thank you!
    You have and still give so much valuable information on this site to others and to me when I first entered this journey back in October-very tentatively at first for me. I always read your posts just in case I need the information or simply to understand more throughtly. It takes time to do that and keep up with everyone--I honestly don't know how you find the time to do it all.

    I am married to an engineer too and I think we have parallel conversations at times--mine is into chemicals (mainly oil) and sometimes I can only take so much til I zone out--I don't mean to but my mine is far away--LOL after 40 years of marriage--he is actually beginning to SEE my faraway look!!! But he is a good, honest and loving man and has been my rock this year! He does think differently but somehow we strike a strange balance!

    I will be looking Monday to
    I will be looking Monday to see good news for your tests!


    Hugs, Jan