Re: [CMLHope] Re: Millie

2014-07-13 Thread C.M. Houtz
Hello everyone, I just would like to share with all of you that moms funeral was today.It was a beautiful service,more people than we had expected came family,friends and many of moms friends from her quilting guild.We ran out of chairs. She has a quilt with her,one she used every day.It was

[CMLHope] Re: Mom's Obituary

2014-07-05 Thread C.M. Houtz
- Original Message - From: Rick Houtz To: Claudia Houtz ; Richard Houtz ; Pete Houtz Sent: Friday, July 04, 2014 11:42 PM Subject: Mom's Obituary See link here- Claudia Houtz Obituary, Lewistown Valley, Tamaqua, PA | Zizelmann•Roche and Gulla Funeral Homes, Tamaqua,

Re: [CMLHope] Re: Millie

2014-07-04 Thread C.M. Houtz
. -Original Message- From: C.M. Houtz ho...@ptd.net To: cmlhope cmlhope@googlegroups.com Sent: Wed, Jul 2, 2014 8:27 pm Subject: Re: [CMLHope] Re: Millie Evening everyone, Back from visiting mom today,the nurse said that she is one tough lady.But we found out today that her legs have started to blue

Re: [CMLHope] Re: Millie

2014-07-03 Thread C.M. Houtz
Hospice just called. Mom has passed. Chris -- -- [CMLHope] A support group of http://cmlhope.com - You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups CMLHope group. To post to this group, send email to

Re: [CMLHope] Re: Millie

2014-07-02 Thread C.M. Houtz
Evening everyone, Back from visiting mom today,the nurse said that she is one tough lady.But we found out today that her legs have started to blue and they will be paying close attention to her breathing because it will be changing soon.Moms body is starting to shut down and that she may

Re: [CMLHope] Millie

2014-06-23 Thread C.M. Houtz
@googlegroups.com To: cmlhope cmlhope@googlegroups.com Cc: C.M. Houtz ho...@ptd.net Sent: Mon, Jun 23, 2014 6:26 am Subject: Re: [CMLHope] Millie Dear Chris and family She has told me all about you and family and I hope And pray she gets better. She has been a part of my online family for a long while now. Her

Re: [CMLHope] Millie

2014-06-22 Thread C.M. Houtz
Good morning,I will be brief as getting through writing this message will be hard enough.The short of the long is her liver is failing and short of a transplant which she will not get, my brothers and family will be coming togther to decide with mom how she wants to move forward with being as

Re: [CMLHope] Millie

2014-06-13 Thread C.M. Houtz
Hello everyone,as I understand this will be read by many people.I am writing on behalf of my mother,I am Claudias son Chris.She told me to respond to one of these messages and in doing so it would be sent to all persons on your forum. She has been in the hospital for going on 2 weeks now,first

Re: [CMLHope] Happy Birthday Marty

2014-05-26 Thread C.M. Houtz
I was on it for years, and even a double dose of it towards the end before going on Tasigna. You would think that it is important enough to let patients know, and perhaps it's because the doctors haven't read it : (.I think that everyone on it should know. I wonder about the Tasigna and

[CMLHope] Marty

2014-05-22 Thread C.M. Houtz
Hi Marty, I just read your messages and it lets me know how many people you have helped. I know that your words help me to get through some of the hardest daysand that's saying a lot. I read your story a while ago, when you sent it to me, and since have re-read it over and over. You

Re: [CMLHope] how much sprycel susan

2014-05-15 Thread C.M. Houtz
-active, although I know just getting through the day sometimes is all the pro-active we can be!!! Beth, praying for you, too! 18's and hang in there, Susan Zimmerman -Original Message- From: C.M. Houtz ho...@ptd.net To: cmlhope cmlhope

Re: [CMLHope] anyone put in the hospital and had blood cleansed when first dx?

2014-05-14 Thread C.M. Houtz
Hi Jeanie...I agree with Marty. You're here and that is what counts. I had never heard of prior to your saying that you had it done. When I was diagnosed I had a BMA to confirm what he already knew. I can't even tell you what my white count was, because you know Millie, I leave most of the

Re: [CMLHope] Fwd: Fwd: Fw: Love Story With a Dog

2014-05-13 Thread C.M. Houtz
I was alone when I got the news about my leukemia. My husband never has gone with me. Oh, he drove me there a few times, but never went in and met my doctor or anything. It was difficult for me to do this all by myself, but I did it. I was there for my 5 year check up for breast cancer.

Re: [CMLHope] Fwd: Fwd: Fw: Love Story With a Dog

2014-05-08 Thread C.M. Houtz
I'm so glad that this brought back memories. I miss my little Schultz and wish he were still with us. I was his Mom from the time he came to us. He would hide under my legs if we had lightening and thunder and would have given his life for any of us. Mostly he belonged to Chris. It was

Re: [CMLHope] Fwd: Fwd: Fw: Love Story With a Dog

2014-05-08 Thread C.M. Houtz
, Marty On Thu, May 8, 2014 at 8:56 PM, C.M. Houtz ho...@ptd.net wrote: I'm so glad that this brought back memories. I miss my little Schultz and wish he were still with us. I was his Mom from the time he came to us. He would hide under my legs if we had lightening and thunder and would have given

Re: [CMLHope] No Updates?

2014-05-06 Thread C.M. Houtz
Hi Richard, I've been thinking the same thing. I hope that it means all if okay. I have been having a lot of Arthritis problems and can hardly move my arms. It hurts to type a lot. from the elbow down I'm fine, but from the elbow up it's so painful to lift my arms or do anything that

[CMLHope] Re: a picture for you

2014-04-30 Thread C.M. Houtz
.Hi Jeanie, I will pass this on to the group and I don't understand how you go about getting on the site as my son is the one who did it when I went on. If anyone can help Jeanie, please send the information to me, and I'll forward it to her. I know that she needs us right now, and we

Re: [CMLHope] FOCUS

2014-04-27 Thread C.M. Houtz
any other I have read. You will understand much more if you read it On Friday, March 28, 2014 8:25:15 AM, C.M. Houtz ho...@ptd.net wrote: Hi Skip, I know that I try very hard to do this and for the most part it works, but still have a ways to go. I just have to focus, right? I

Re: [CMLHope] Marty

2014-04-27 Thread C.M. Houtz
Hi Marty, I just wanted to drop by and say hello. I hope that the weekend is going okay for you. I know how much you are dealing with, but our CML family is always praying that God will find you a kidney and I feel that he will. We need you in our lives and I especially feel that way as

Re: [CMLHope] Marty

2014-04-23 Thread C.M. Houtz
. Beth -Original Message- From: C.M. Houtz ho...@ptd.net To: CMLHope CMLHope@googlegroups.com; tasigna-support-group-cml tasigna-support-group-...@googlegroups.com Sent: Sat, Apr 19, 2014 8:28 pm Subject: [CMLHope] Marty I hate to tell you all this, but Marty has

[CMLHope] Marty

2014-04-20 Thread C.M. Houtz
I'm adding this as I re-read the message I sent out, and it didn't really say what is wrong. The surgeries were on his fistula (the thing that they use to do his dialysis through. I should have mentioned that, and didn't. I assume to much some times. I just wanted you to know what he's

[CMLHope] Marty

2014-04-19 Thread C.M. Houtz
I hate to tell you all this, but Marty has been going through some very rough times. He has had two emergency surgeries in the past 2 days and they don't think that they've fixed anything. He says he's black and blue and in need of a lot of rest. I didn't let you all know about this as I

Re: [CMLHope] Marty

2014-04-19 Thread C.M. Houtz
from my iPhone On Apr 19, 2014, at 9:23 PM, C.M. Houtz ho...@ptd.net wrote: I hate to tell you all this, but Marty has been going through some very rough times. He has had two emergency surgeries in the past 2 days and they don't think that they've fixed anything. He says he's black

Re: [CMLHope] Check out Novartis Cannibalizes Gleevec to Boost New Cancer Drug - Bloomberg

2014-04-15 Thread C.M. Houtz
The drug companies don't care if we live or die, it's all about money, but then, today, what isn't? Our own congress doesn't take care of us any more as it's turned into a money making thing too, creating millionaires in the process and we don't matter at all. What a world it has turned in

Re: [CMLHope] Check out Novartis Cannibalizes Gleevec to Boost New Cancer Dru...

2014-04-15 Thread C.M. Houtz
for the money but to help save people from various diseases. 18's, Marty On Tue, Apr 15, 2014 at 4:03 PM, C.M. Houtz ho...@ptd.net wrote: The drug companies don't care if we live or die, it's all about money, but then, today, what isn't? Our own congress doesn't take care

[CMLHope] Fw: google account got messed up

2014-04-10 Thread C.M. Houtz
Hi every one, Jeanie asked me to let you all know what's going on with her, so I'm forwarding the message to all of you. I figure that way you can read it for yourselves and, if anyone wants to write her, her AOL acct. is still up and running and should come though on this. I will get back

Fw: [CMLHope] Fw: google account got messed up

2014-04-10 Thread C.M. Houtz
I'm trying to forward this again. Hopefully, it will come through alright. If it comes back, then, who knows? Millie - Original Message - From: C.M. Houtz To: tasigna-support-group-...@googlegroups.com ; CMLHope@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2014 10:48 AM Subject

Re: Fw: [CMLHope] Fw: google account got messed up

2014-04-10 Thread C.M. Houtz
, C.M. Houtz ho...@ptd.net wrote: I'm trying to forward this again. Hopefully, it will come through alright. If it comes back, then, who knows? Millie - Original Message - From: C.M. Houtz To: tasigna-support-group-...@googlegroups.com ; CMLHope@googlegroups.com

Re: [CMLHope] 18's seems to be in the center

2014-04-03 Thread C.M. Houtz
Dear Marty and all, I am doing a bit better today, but my sugar was up to 141 this morning, which is high for me. I can't figure it out because I basically eat the same things daily and do watch my diet and keep my carbs within range of what they want me to have them. I had a high reading

Re: [CMLHope] Hand PAin

2014-03-31 Thread C.M. Houtz
Hi Michelle, I suffer from hand pain, but it's Arthritis which has become worse since I've been on these drugs. I bought some glove type things that I wear when doing my quilting and other needle work. If I didn't have those, I couldn't crochet, quilt or embroidery and that wouldn't be a

Re: [CMLHope] Digest for cmlhope@googlegroups.com - 2 updates in 1 topic

2014-03-29 Thread C.M. Houtz
OF POSSIBILITY. EVERY GREAT THING EVENTUALLY BECOMES POSSIBLE FOR YOU. MY BELIEF AT THE BEGINNING OF A DOUBTFUL UNDERTAKING IS THE ONE THING THAT INSURES THE SUCCESSFUL OUTCOME... FOCUS... 18's, Marty -- C.M. Houtz ho...@ptd.net

Re: [CMLHope] FOCUS

2014-03-28 Thread C.M. Houtz
Hi Skip, I know that I try very hard to do this and for the most part it works, but still have a ways to go. I just have to focus, right? I know that it helps a lot. For two days I haven't been able to use my arms, and then I did focus on today being better, and guess what...it is. I have

Re: [CMLHope] Aniversary 13

2014-03-26 Thread C.M. Houtz
to all out there this weekend..May you all have a good week.!!! Beth :) -Original Message- From: C.M. Houtz ho...@ptd.net To: cmlhope cmlhope@googlegroups.com Sent: Sat, Mar 15, 2014 4:28 pm Subject: Re: [CMLHope] Aniversary 13 Hi BethI'm still praying

Re: [CMLHope] Re: Tough news

2014-03-20 Thread C.M. Houtz
Peg, You have a great evening and a good day tomorrow. As I always tell everyone, you take one day at a time, and deal with whatever you can on that day. Most of all, try to enjoy some or all of it. You are a strong person, Peg, and dealing with so many different things. I admire your

Re: [CMLHope] Anniversary 13

2014-03-18 Thread C.M. Houtz
Please check with your Oncologist as I was told not to use any ant-acid things while on Tasigna. Maybe they don't all tell their patients that, but I'd certainly run it by your doctor first. Jeanie mentioned baking soda, but don't know whether or not it would be included. I know from

Re: [CMLHope] Aniversary 13

2014-03-15 Thread C.M. Houtz
Hi BethI'm still praying that you are doing well, and will continue to do that. You are on my mind a lot, but we need to hear that from time to time. I've been embroidering all afternoon, and am going back to it when I finish on here. It helps me to do something and so I do. I got rid

Re: [CMLHope] Aniversery 13

2014-03-13 Thread C.M. Houtz
I'm so glad that our Marty is able to get on here and help us all. I know that he's battling his own issues and that it's difficult for him, but he's still helping and I know that is what he's meant to do. He has helped me through so many health issues and is still helping me. I am strong,

Re: [CMLHope] Aniversary 13

2014-03-13 Thread C.M. Houtz
Hi Angie, You are a very strong person. I'm hopeful that watching your diet will work for you. I know that my sister, who was on dialysis, couldn't have potassium, and it isn't easy. Basically you can eat Green Beans, and everything else in moderation. I will pray that things will improve

Re: [CMLHope] Re: Marty

2014-03-07 Thread C.M. Houtz
My thoughts and prayers are with you too, Peg. I'm glad that you're part of our group as we can share experiences and actually learn many things from each other. You take care, and thanks for your prayers as we all need themHugs, Millie - Original Message - From: peg To:

Re: [CMLHope] Digest for cmlhope@googlegroups.com - 7 Messages in 2 Topics

2014-03-07 Thread C.M. Houtz
Thank you so much for your prayers Kristin. I try to include everyone in mine as we all need God to watch over us and help us deal with what is. You take care and remember we are all here for each other. Hope to hear more from you... Hugs, Millie - Original Message - From:

Re: [CMLHope] Marty

2014-03-06 Thread C.M. Houtz
Who's block are we going to have it on? I would love to join you all. I'm going to say thanks for everyone's response and hope that I can write each and every one of you soon. My arm (right) is giving me fits, so I do as much as I can, and then have to stop. I'm glad that I heard from

Re: [CMLHope] Re: Pain and Sprycel

2014-02-06 Thread C.M. Houtz
I'm happy that the Tasigna is working for you so far. I've not had any problems with it, although had to go on 1/2 dose since I developed liver disease, and don't know where I am right now. I see my Oncologist on Monday, weather permitting, and I'll know more then. I did get all of the

Re: [CMLHope] pain and hunger Millie

2014-01-30 Thread C.M. Houtz
/J8Ioa1gVVeA?showinfo=0rel=0 On Wed, Jan 29, 2014 at 9:51 AM, C.M. Houtz ho...@ptd.net wrote: Hi Joyce, I'm not even sure if the Tasigna is causing the food thing, but it's there and I don't understand it at all. The past couple of days I've been able to eat some

Re: [CMLHope] Pain, MRI and Neurologist

2014-01-30 Thread C.M. Houtz
Hi Michelle, I tried to leave a message on your blog, but don't know if it went through. I'm still having such pain and know that you are too. I just wish I could take it away for you so that you could continue to dance without the pain. I know that things don't always show up. When my leg

Re: [CMLHope] Hope that everyone is doing well

2014-01-23 Thread C.M. Houtz
Hi Marty, My fingers are to cold to type, Marty. It is so cold, it just goes through you. I think the high was around 10 or 11 today and the low is below 0, so I just stay in with a 2 quilt over me. It's trying to get down to you. I guess that the Canaries are in the house as it's probably

Re: [CMLHope] One of the bravest things I have ever seen in my life

2014-01-12 Thread C.M. Houtz
How wonderful. I have tears in my eyes from reading this. I hope that they are both doing well today. I had a great night on Friday night and slept better then I have in agesSomething for my jar! I had a very bad night last night, so am hoping for a better one tonight. I was up almost

Re: [CMLHope] Everything happens for a reason

2014-01-09 Thread C.M. Houtz
Just beautiful. Thank you so much for sending this. I will watch it again and again. I hope that your day is a great one. I will write later. Hugs...and 18's..Millie - Original Message - From: Marty Gartenberg To: CMLHope@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 09, 2014

Re: [CMLHope] Millie

2014-01-06 Thread C.M. Houtz
of waking up to another day and being grateful it is here for you! 18's, Susan F. Zimmerman -Original Message- From: C.M. Houtz ho...@ptd.net To: cmlhope cmlhope@googlegroups.com Sent: Fri, Jan 3, 2014 12:49 am Subject: Re: [CMLHope] Millie Hi Susan, I did go

Re: [CMLHope] Millie

2014-01-06 Thread C.M. Houtz
rely on our good faith, humor, and eachother to see us through...Hang in there MIllie, Thinking of you and all my CML'ers out therehope the New Year is starting off well for all of you... Beth -Original Message- From: C.M. Houtz ho...@ptd.net To: cmlhope cmlhope

Re: [CMLHope] Millie

2014-01-06 Thread C.M. Houtz
... Beth -Original Message- From: C.M. Houtz ho...@ptd.net To: cmlhope cmlhope@googlegroups.com Sent: Mon, Jan 6, 2014 5:27 pm Subject: Re: [CMLHope] Millie .Hi Susan... and Beth, Thank you for your concern. I have been after all of my doctors to address this pain problem

Re: [CMLHope] To Millie

2014-01-04 Thread C.M. Houtz
days. Blessings to you Millie Tracie On Fri, Jan 3, 2014 at 9:00 PM, C.M. Houtz ho...@ptd.net wrote: Hi Joyce.Thank you for the lovely message that you sent to me. I think that is why this site means so much to me. I can share and also receive many good things from everyone

Re: [CMLHope] To Millie

2014-01-03 Thread C.M. Houtz
Hi Joyce.Thank you for the lovely message that you sent to me. I think that is why this site means so much to me. I can share and also receive many good things from everyone. I would give anything to be pain free for a day. I guess that isn't going to happen as I do have severe

Re: [CMLHope] Millie

2014-01-02 Thread C.M. Houtz
Hi Susan, I did go to my family doctor today and talked to her about the 3 years I've been complaining about my back. I happened to mention what my Oncologist said about a Doctor that comes into our hospital that does an out patient procedure and puts some sort of spacers in your spine and

Re: [CMLHope] True Love

2013-12-31 Thread C.M. Houtz
Hi Marty, Good Morning. Thank you for sharing this beautiful piece with us. It started my day off with a wonderful feeling and am sure it will continue to do that. You always share beautiful things with us and it is appreciated by me and I'm sure everyone else. Have a wonderful day, my

Re: [CMLHope] My house in Pennsylvania

2013-12-28 Thread C.M. Houtz
My dear Susan and Marty, and everyone on our CML list...The property looks wonderful, and if I didn't have to shovel the snow etc. I would love it. I do love looking out at it all, but not being in it. Monday I go get my other eye done, and then I must get blood work done. I think we'll do

Re: [CMLHope] Happy Holidays

2013-12-28 Thread C.M. Houtz
. 18's Marty On Mon, Dec 16, 2013 at 8:37 PM, C.M. Houtz ho...@ptd.net wrote: I also want to wish every one a very Happy Holiday Season. I have 4 batches of cookies to bake tomorrow. I made the dough today, so I'll get to that when I get up

Re: [CMLHope] Happy Holidays

2013-12-27 Thread C.M. Houtz
wish you and everyone else a Merry Christmas and a healthy and happy New Year. 18's Marty On Mon, Dec 16, 2013 at 8:37 PM, C.M. Houtz ho...@ptd.net wrote: I also want to wish every one a very Happy Holiday Season. I have 4 batches of cookies

Re: [CMLHope] Happy Holidays

2013-12-26 Thread C.M. Houtz
and a healthy and happy New Year. 18's Marty On Mon, Dec 16, 2013 at 8:37 PM, C.M. Houtz ho...@ptd.net wrote: I also want to wish every one a very Happy Holiday Season. I have 4 batches of cookies to bake tomorrow. I made the dough today, so I'll get

Re: [CMLHope] Burnt Biscuits

2013-12-24 Thread C.M. Houtz
Seasons Greetings back to you, Greenie. I wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and Happy and Healthy New Year. I wish that for all of the ones fighting this CML and other forms of cancer. I feel blessed to have met you all and able to talk to you all. Hugs, Millie - Original

Re: [CMLHope] Holidays

2013-12-18 Thread C.M. Houtz
Hi Richard, I hope and pray that one of the drugs will work for you. I have been on almost everything and am now on 1/2 dose of Tasigna, due to my new problem, liver disease. I think I keep standing in the wrong line and they just hand me what they have that day. I try to laugh about it,

Re: [CMLHope] Re: Sprycel and Musculoskeletal pain

2013-12-18 Thread C.M. Houtz
Peg, it's Millie again. I developed Polimyalgia afte being on Tasigna. It's quite painful and they run sed tests every three months and keep me on prednisone, increasing it when needed. Actually, I believe it helps the pain, but not much. I always say that if it weren't for the pain, I'd be

Re: [CMLHope] Re: Tasigna and stomach issues proton pump inhib

2013-12-18 Thread C.M. Houtz
Hi Peg, I've had pain in my left side for a couple of years and it keeps getting worse, and they tell me that nothing is wrong. Well, I've got news for them, it sure hurts like something is wrong. It wakes me at night and I have to get up as I can't tolerate the pain It's in the middle of

Re: [CMLHope] Re: Tasigna and stomach issues proton pump inhib

2013-12-18 Thread C.M. Houtz
would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a painless New Year. 18's, Marty On Wed, Dec 18, 2013 at 1:22 AM, C.M. Houtz ho...@ptd.net wrote: Hi Peg, I've had pain in my left side for a couple of years and it keeps getting worse, and they tell me that nothing is wrong

Re: [CMLHope] BCR-ABL Results

2013-12-09 Thread C.M. Houtz
I hope that all is well with you and your blood tests. Let us know what's happening. Guess I'll get mine done in Feb...or a week before. and then I will know where I am. We all just have to do what we do and hope for the best. I'm so tired tonight that I'm heading to bed. Worked on

Re: [CMLHope] greenie liquids to clean out your kidnesy

2013-12-07 Thread C.M. Houtz
Your little greenie is so cute. I didn't realize that they had to have their nails trimmed. They certainly get long. I thank you for sharing him with us. He is adorableMillie - Original Message - From: Marty Gartenberg To: cmlhope@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday,

Re: [CMLHope] Sprycel and Musculoskeletal pain

2013-12-04 Thread C.M. Houtz
I'm so sorry that you're having pain. I do know what that's all about, and it isn't easy to deal with. I'll have to go to the site that you sent and read it. I am working on supper now, so it will have to wait until I finish with that. I worked on Thanksgiving for 3 daysOne day without

Re: [CMLHope] greenie liquids to clean out your kidnesy

2013-11-30 Thread C.M. Houtz
Sounds like you're doing okay, Greenie. I hope things stay okay for you. Keep on drinking your water and cranberry juice. It takes a while for these things to kick in and start showing results. I thought I had a kidney infection one time, and was drinking lots of cranberry juice...I mean

Re: [CMLHope] Being mentally strong

2013-11-24 Thread C.M. Houtz
Marty, this is really good help for those who need it, and I am the first to admit that there are times I need to tell myself these things. I do try and it's difficult at times. I don't live in a bubble, but am house bound most of the time, and that's been for over a year. I hate being

Re: [CMLHope] The center of the Bible

2013-11-17 Thread C.M. Houtz
Good Morning Marty, I always pray for you and all of the CML Warriors on this site as in a way, we all need God's help and prayers. I was able to see, hear, and read the message and I thank you so much for sending it to us. I will also keep it on file to go back and play it again, especially

Re: [CMLHope] The center of the Bible

2013-11-16 Thread C.M. Houtz
Hi Marty, I did try to open this, and do have power point, but it still wouldn't open it. I think that the last time the guy worked on my computer, he really messed it up worse then it was. Oh well, I'll have to deal with it when I find someone who can straighten it out for me. I would have

Re: [CMLHope] Tasigna treatment interruption trial

2013-11-16 Thread C.M. Houtz
My suggestion is to ask the people that are running the trial as they might have a way to make use of the Tasigna. In most cases it isn't transferable, and if caught, would get you in trouble. It's a shame because of the cost of it. I'm hoping that your vacation from it will work out for

Re: [CMLHope] Sprycel and hair loss question

2013-11-13 Thread C.M. Houtz
Welcome to our group, Maggie. I can't help you much as I've lost eyelashes, most of my eyebrows, and almost all of my hair. I laugh as I still get it cut. I was getting it cut every 6 weeks until the last time when it took her all of 3 minutes to straighten out the back of my hair. I've had

Re: [CMLHope] Please consider supporting me!

2013-11-09 Thread C.M. Houtz
I'm so sorry to hear of your Father's passing. It is never easy. I lost mine so long ago, but still think about them and my grandparents, and wish I'd spent more time getting to know them as individuals, not just parents. I would love to just sit down with them now and ask questions. As I

Re: [CMLHope] Re: Tasigna treatment interruption trial

2013-11-09 Thread C.M. Houtz
Hope that you win the lottery and will get your new corvette. Wouldn't that be a good thing. It might even help your aches and pains. I will have to try that and see if it works. First, I'll have to play the lottery, win, and then decide what I want. Probably not the corvette as I could

Re: [CMLHope]

2013-11-07 Thread C.M. Houtz
-Original Message- From: C.M. Houtz ho...@ptd.net To: cmlhope cmlhope@googlegroups.com Sent: Mon, Nov 4, 2013 11:09 am Subject: Re: [CMLHope] Hi MartyI know I've said this many times to you, but I can't say it enough. You are truly a very special person and I'm so glad that God has

Re: [CMLHope]

2013-11-04 Thread C.M. Houtz
Hi MartyI know I've said this many times to you, but I can't say it enough. You are truly a very special person and I'm so glad that God has seen fit to put you in our lives. You are so caring and I know that you have fulfilled everything you have promised to God. You do help, more then

Re: [CMLHope] Re: Beth update..and Jeanie's update

2013-11-04 Thread C.M. Houtz
Hi Jeanie, I just got home from the doctor (Oncologist) and he says that being on 1/2 dose is working as my numbers are improving. He'll wait until Feb. before he decides if he's going to increase my Tasigna. I told him about my pain, and how long I've had it, and he says it could be because

Re: [CMLHope] In memory of Ida and Zavie Miller

2013-11-01 Thread C.M. Houtz
and press the + button on your keyboard, or to make it smaller simply press the - key on your keyboard. Keep pressing the key to continue making it either smaller or larger. You can also do this for just about any text or any pictures. 18's Marty On Thu, Oct 31, 2013 at 10:49 PM, C.M

Re: [CMLHope] In memory of Ida and Zavie Miller

2013-10-31 Thread C.M. Houtz
Hi Marty, It came through very large, but I couldn't open it in my photo files to make it smaller. I did see the whole thing though, and it's beautiful. I think that you and your wife did a very beautiful thing and I'm sure that the family will appreciate it. There's nothing better then a

Re: [CMLHope] Re: Beth update..and Jeanie's update

2013-10-28 Thread C.M. Houtz
Beth...sometimes I think it's better not knowing numbers when we can't do anything about them. I've been on 1/2 dose of my Tasigna for a long time now, and haven't a clue what it's doing to me, if anything. I do see my Oncologist next Monday and I'll let him tell me how I'm doing. He didn't

Re: [CMLHope] Ida Miller, Zavie's wife Ida

2013-10-27 Thread C.M. Houtz
I didn't know them, but I always enjoyed the photo's that Zavie put on the site, and know how much he did for the people on here. I'm sorry to hear of her passingMillie - Original Message - From: Marty Gartenberg To: CMLHope@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, October 27, 2013

Re: [CMLHope] Posting for the first time in years

2013-10-19 Thread C.M. Houtz
Hi Shannon, It's Millie again. I just remembered something. The worst side effect I had on the years I was on Gleevec was diarrhea and that was awful, but it was triggered by certain foods too. I couldn't eat anything with tomatoes in it, so that ruled out a lot of my favorite things. It

Re: [CMLHope] Re: Beth update..

2013-10-16 Thread C.M. Houtz
Hi Beth. I'm glad that you're home and hope that the hematoma will dissolve soon. I know that you want to get back on your meds. I feel the same having been on 1/2 dose of Tasigna for about 3 mo. Actually, I was off of it for another 6 weeks prior to that. I try not to let it get to me as

Re: [CMLHope] Re: Beth update..

2013-10-16 Thread C.M. Houtz
Hello Marty, I didn't know that they give you Heparin when you get your dialysis. My sister never mentioned that or the meds you take when you eat. I wonder if they ever gave them to her. I miss her very much, but she never listened to anyone about her condition. We all decide what's best

Re: Fw: [CMLHope] Re: Fw: Fwd: 9-28 A Dying Senior Citizen Tells It Like It Is

2013-10-15 Thread C.M. Houtz
Hi Marty and Dawn, I agree with Marty. I know that you meant no malice and were just expressing an opinion. Believe me, I'm sure we all have them these days. You just take care and stay with us because we need to share our experiences with CML and need to be here for one another. Marty,

[CMLHope] Peg and Tasigna

2013-10-14 Thread C.M. Houtz
Hi Peg, Please let us know how you're doing with the Tasigna. Like I said before, I've been on it since it became available, and it has worked. Whether or not it caused my liver problems is still up in the air. I will know more at the end of the month, when I see my Oncologist, and will let

Re: [CMLHope] Re: Fw: Fwd: 9-28 A Dying Senior Citizen Tells It Like It Is

2013-10-13 Thread C.M. Houtz
I agree with you guys. We all seem to get along, and when people start pushing their religious, or political beliefs it spoils the relations ship that we all have formed. I hope that we are all in agreement. I have friends that send me political and religious mail and I delete it. We all

Re: [CMLHope] Re: Fw: Fwd: 9-28 A Dying Senior Citizen Tells It Like It Is

2013-10-13 Thread C.M. Houtz
Hi MartyYou all are such an important part of my life and I wouldn't want to loose any of you. When I have something unrelated to CML I'm trying to do it by writing you at your personal e-mail. I hope that you don't mind. I figure that I can keep my caring about people in different ways

Re: [CMLHope] Re: Fw: Fwd: 9-28 A Dying Senior Citizen Tells It Like It Is

2013-10-13 Thread C.M. Houtz
a wonderful week. 18's, Marty Hi Greenie, Sorry to hear about the headaches that you get if you drink alcohol. You are wise to avoid it. 18's Marty On Sun, Oct 13, 2013 at 4:07 PM, C.M. Houtz ho...@ptd.net wrote: Hi MartyYou all are such an important part

Re: [CMLHope] Explanation of PCRU colon test

2013-10-06 Thread C.M. Houtz
You always have my prayers, Beth. We have to stay possitive if we can. I try to accomplish that every day. You are always on my mind and in my heart. Blessings and 18's...Millie - Original Message - From: bkbar...@aol.com To: cmlhope@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, October

Re: [CMLHope] Wanted to post my Blood test results blessings

2013-10-06 Thread C.M. Houtz
be blessed by GOD with health and 18's Marty On Sat, Sep 14, 2013 at 10:07 AM, Mohamed Mouici mmou...@gmail.com wrote: mok Le 27 août 2013 01:26, C.M. Houtz ho...@ptd.net a écrit : Hi...haven't heard from any of you, and am wondering where you

[CMLHope] Fw: Fw: Inspiring and Positive Quotes

2013-10-01 Thread C.M. Houtz
Someone just sent this to me, and I wanted to share it with all of you. It really made me think how lucky I am just to be hereMillie h

Re: [CMLHope] Legos for Leukemia;Bricks for the Brave

2013-09-20 Thread C.M. Houtz
Lego is a wonderful thing to be giving. My youngest son has played with them all of his life and has built some fantastic things. My grandchildren bring their Lego when they come for a visit and Chris spends hours playing with them. It really teaches them a lot, and takes their minds off of

Re: [CMLHope] Legos for Leukemia;Bricks for the Brave

2013-09-20 Thread C.M. Houtz
Hi Marty.I was in a lot of pain around 5:00 A.M. so decided to boot up my lap top, which is beside my bed and it gives me something to put my mind on when the pain gets bad. At any rate, I was so surprised that there was a message from you. Hope that your dialysis went well and that you

Re: [CMLHope] Re: Taking a Poll!

2013-09-18 Thread C.M. Houtz
I love ball room dancing and admire what you do. I'm sure that it made you feel good not being winded as much as your husband made you feel good. You keep it upHugs, Millie - Original Message - From: LearnToBallroomDanceOnline.com To: cmlhope@googlegroups.com ;

Re: [CMLHope] Re: Does any one use Apple Cider Vinegar?

2013-09-16 Thread C.M. Houtz
, September 16, 2013 1:33 PM Subject: Re: [CMLHope] Re: Does any one use Apple Cider Vinegar? Wow! Millie, maybe you are right! Apple cider and cod liver oil! I am a Nana and hope to live to be in my 90's, too! Michele On Sat, Sep 14, 2013 at 7:55 AM, C.M. Houtz ho...@ptd.net wrote

Re: [CMLHope] Where are you?

2013-09-15 Thread C.M. Houtz
with health and 18's Marty On Sat, Sep 14, 2013 at 10:07 AM, Mohamed Mouici mmo...@gmail.com wrote: mok Le 27 août 2013 01:26, C.M. Houtz ho...@ptd.net a écrit : Hi...haven't heard from any of you, and am wondering where you are, or if something is wrong

Re: [CMLHope] Does any one use Apple Cider Vinegar?

2013-09-14 Thread C.M. Houtz
Thanks BethYou are on my mind always and in my prayers. I know that you are dealing with so much and you handle it better then most. I really admire your strength. You are also a very giving person, both to your friends and all of us on this site. The only thing I can say is that you

Re: [CMLHope] Re: Does any one use Apple Cider Vinegar?

2013-09-14 Thread C.M. Houtz
I think that both of our grandmothers were smart. Perhaps if we had used the vinegar, we wouldn't be on this site:) My grandmother had her first job at 75 working in her brothers bakery. What a lady. They grew them tough back then. Nana was also in her nineties when she passed. I sure

Re: [CMLHope] Where are you?

2013-09-14 Thread C.M. Houtz
at 10:07 AM, Mohamed Mouici mmou...@gmail.com wrote: mok Le 27 août 2013 01:26, C.M. Houtz ho...@ptd.net a écrit : Hi...haven't heard from any of you, and am wondering where you are, or if something is wrong that I'm not getting the messages. I went to my Oncologist today

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