My leukemia's back.

[3goodeggs]

I am thankful that you two are with us.

 

[Blooie]

Me too!!

 

[LittleLakePhil]

Thanks guys....Blooie chickens like Mcdonalds? Who'd a thunk?

 

[Suzie]

Yikes...so much of your immune system problems ring so true for me...having Rheumatoid Arthritis I feel like a Guinea Pig...I today braved up to start a new treatment that I should have started in early October...the side effects can cause cancer, tuberculosis, hepatitis ...need I go on ? The latest drug is called Orencia...I have had myocrisin ( gold ) , DMARD's and endless other drugs...here in France I have had Remicade and Enbrel apart from my Leflunomide...I am feeling so tired of the whole world of Doctors, Nurses and Physiotherapists...I know that they are all trying to help me but I feel I am overloaded with too much attention...

I cannot have live vaccines due to my compromised immune system...

I had chicken pox as a youngster...I have scars on my face..tongue and back and I am not ashamed of them...it shows that my body had a fight and won...I dread to think that I could too face another onslaught of the same virus...so special prayers for you who have suffered from this awful viral infection...I know that shingles is incredibly painful..

Great health to you all...and a wonderful Thanksgiving celebration to you too....!

 

[Suzie]

Hey Blooie...I do so love your new hairstyle...! Your dimples on your cheeks are so pronounced now...you look wonderful!

Love and prayers to you and your family especially Ashley and Kendra...have a great Thanksgiving...

 

[N F C]

Good morning everyone!

Looks like it's going to be a pretty day here weather-wise. Need to make up a pumpkin pie today. Since it's just going to be the two of us tomorrow, there isn't a huge amount of prep work to be done (for which I'm thankful).

Hope everyone is doing well today!

 

[Blooie]

Morning from my sister's house in chilly South Dakota! Linda is off to dialysis so I'm in charge.... Now there's a concept, huh? Got the oven preheating and the turkey is prepped and ready to go in in a bit. Innards are simmering on the stove and the gallon jug for the broth is waiting. After I get the turkey started I'll put together the stuffing - I'm the only person allowed to make Dad's stuffing - and get it refrigerated for tomorrow. We have a Thanksgiving routine at our house. When we came out here last year to spend the holiday with the fam for the first time in 18 years, I implemented it here. Main part of the cooking and cleanup is done the before. When the turkey is rested I skin it, carve it, layer it white meat first, a little broth, then the dark meat topped with the skin laid over all, cover and refrigerate.

Then tomorrow all we do is make mashed taters and put them in the crockpot on low, make the gravy with the saved pan drippings and the broth from the day before and put that in the other crock pot. Stuffing goes into the oven and so does the turkey. Since other side dishes are provided by the rest of the family, Linda and I are done with our part of the meal by 10:00 am, most stuff is cleaned up and put away, and we can get our showers, pretty up a little, and relax. Linda said last year was the most relaxed she'd ever hosted. Dialysis days can sometimes be a little tough on her, and she never knows how she's going to feel when she's done, so I'm glad to be able to take that stress from her. We're looking at 30+ people, plus we're fixing a holiday basket to take up to Ashley and family.

I love this! I love the cooking, the fussing, the family, the excitement, and the feeling of it all.

 

[lazy gardener]

Sounds like you got it all under control. I actually think cooking a turkey is a very easy way to feed a crowd. Of course it helps if everybody contributes to the meal.

 

[sourland]

Thanks for family - everyone have a good day tomorrow.

 

[LittleLakePhil]

R.A. Sorry that really stinks....a friend of mine goes through all kinds of treatments for that.
I know she had done biologics and such and none of the side effects were pleasant.....hang in there