2. NOW FOR THE LATEST NEWS to which I will not refer again... From tillietoiler on 8/27/2001 9:46:01 PM
The news from the oncologist was just about what I expected. The cancer is not only in my right upper lung but is also in the lymph nodes in the center of the chest and is pressing against the esophagus, causing difficulty in swallowing. Radiation would cause too much damage and I am not going to go that route. He has given me 6 months or less so I will live that time to the best of my ability and with praise for God all the way. I know He will help me through this and will take me Home when it is time (I'll get to see my folks and my beloved sister again!)
I just pray that, even after I'm gone, folks will use my story to try to help others, just the way you guys have helped me. When the time comes, angeleyes32, my daughter, will let all of you know.
Enough of the sad stuff!!! We're having a kite flying party. Reebes, will you bring the corn dogs? Who will help me build the bonfire of all the cigarettes we have NOT smoked? Come on, guys, lets party!
Mary
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3. THE BONFIRE IS LIT AND THE BONFIRE BRIGADE BABES..
From tillietoiler on 11/22/2001 4:46:17 PM
will be here shortly!!! Hip! Hip! Hooray!!!
I would have loved to introduce them to you myself BUT this all came about VERY suddenly! The idea had been suggested to me and, since there have been several instances in the recent past when I just could not get here, I literally jumped at the chance. Just never dreamed my Bonfire Brigade Babes would be needed so quickly. Thank goodness they were available and took up the reins (just like I trained them. LOL). Let's just say I had a little "personal plumbing" problem that could have been life-threatening if it had not been found when it was (and that is no joke!). All is well now, though, thanks to the wonderful nurses in our Hospice Program and my two wonderful, loving daughters. Believe me, I thank God for those girls each and every day (and night). Angeleyes and her son spent the night here with me just to be certain the crisis was really past and that I would be ok.
So, the fire is lit and the leftovers from our turkey feast are here and available (could anyone in the U.S. be hungry???) Oh, well, the fire is going nicely and soon our Babes will be here with probably a rousing cheer. However, leejay, those "little uniforms" have to pass my inspection first!! AND your title will be "BBB" for Bonfire Brigade Babe. I know you and, if you put BB on the front of a uniform, I know where each of them would be placed. Huh! Uh! No! No! No! The batons I could approve, I think. But "French Maid" uniforms? LOL Thanks for singing Mr. Sandman. One of my favorites. BTW, the uniforms would also have to pass inspection of the rest of the squad, too. Thanks to all of you.
Gotta go! This is turning into a ramble but it is really all about not smoking so gather up all of those stinking unsmoked sick sticks, tobacco product ads, cravings, and excess emotions you need to get rid of and just toss them onto the bonfire. Be sure you stand back far enough don't want anyone getting hurt.
Now, I'm gonna throw my comforter around me and get nice and wumphy here on my log. Oh, yeah, the tea is in its usual place but made extra special for you all tonight 'cause you were so good to my Babes last night and to angeleyes.
Mary
4. From pepper38mint on 8/23/2002 6:16:39 AM The Bonfire was the first place I posted on the Q. Mary welcomed me and I had so much fun that night. The next day I qmailed her and asked her how she came up with the idea of the Bonfire. She said the thought just came to her and maybe it was from God. She said she loved when everyone was having a good time but she said Pepper please keep it clean. Mary was not a prude but she wanted to make sure things didn't go too far at the Bonfire. I loved when Byronand would come to the Bonfire and take Mary for a ride on his Harley. She would come back and say that was so much fun. She was really a special lady. I have so many memories of her and the Bonfire.
Pepper
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