Guten Tag from Cologne!!!

Cosmo

Aucht der lederhosen, mine Fraulien!!!
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If you get a chance... take the train to Heidelberg.
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peace... love... PROSIT!!!

gue_barium

jeffbr wrote:

Great news! Thanks for the update.

Her absence from the boards is palpable. She is always a measured voice of reason. I'm looking forward to seeing her post on Monday.

I am now drinking a toast to her health and sending positive thoughts her way.

Cheers to that.

wolfbear

gue_barium wrote:

Cheers to that.

I second that.

Jeanie

*~*~*~ Vibes, Energy, Prayer, Love, Hope, Wishes, Magic, Hugs ~*~*~*

Whatever you need mom, sending em your way. Have a great time in Germany and kick that sucker right up the ass! You go girl!

breakmarysfall

dear hippimom,

there is not one day during which I am not thinking and wishing about/for you.
Ohh do I hope that you have a good time here.
and for the weekend: so how is Holland? Funny, interesting, stunning,
all in once?

Wishing you a wonderful, astonishing Sunday in beautiful Amsterdam
and all the best.

and again: so close and still so far away. :(

lots of love is sent your way
n.

hippiemom

Hello everyone! Just back in Cologne after a weekend in Amsterdam, which was wonderful. We only had two days, and there's so much to see, so it was a bit frantic, but I had a great time. My leg is doing a bit better, I've even been able to walk around a bit! Which is great, because I really fucking hate that wheelchair!

Three more days in Cologne, then we fly out on Thursday morning, so I should be back shooting my mouth off full-time by next week

norm

hippiemom wrote:

Hello everyone! Just back in Cologne after a weekend in Amsterdam, which was wonderful. We only had two days, and there's so much to see, so it was a bit frantic, but I had a great time. My leg is doing a bit better, I've even been able to walk around a bit! Which is great, because I really fucking hate that wheelchair!

Three more days in Cologne, then we fly out on Thursday morning, so I should be back shooting my mouth off full-time by next week

yea!! glad to hear things are going well....:D

RolandTD20Kdrummer

hippiemom wrote:

Hello everyone! Just back in Cologne after a weekend in Amsterdam, which was wonderful. We only had two days, and there's so much to see, so it was a bit frantic, but I had a great time. My leg is doing a bit better, I've even been able to walk around a bit! Which is great, because I really fucking hate that wheelchair!

Three more days in Cologne, then we fly out on Thursday morning, so I should be back shooting my mouth off full-time by next week

excellent Laura...fight the good fight!

Collin

Good luck, hippiemom. I'm hitchhiking through Germany tomorrow so if you're driving around or anything and you see me and a dude with a mohawk give us a ride!

But like d2d said, get cured.

decides2dream

hippiemom wrote:

Hello everyone! Just back in Cologne after a weekend in Amsterdam, which was wonderful. We only had two days, and there's so much to see, so it was a bit frantic, but I had a great time. My leg is doing a bit better, I've even been able to walk around a bit! Which is great, because I really fucking hate that wheelchair!

Three more days in Cologne, then we fly out on Thursday morning, so I should be back shooting my mouth off full-time by next week

AWESOME!


and i hope this all is *just* the ticket to making you 100%...completely...utterly WELL! i didn't realize it was going to be such a quick trip/treatment....glad we don't have to be without you too long, at least for my own selfish reasons.

it's not the same without here.........:)


MUCH love...safe travels......

GET CURED!
have a fabulous time...and sure, hope you at least indulged in a little 'medicinal mj' whilst in the NL. hahaha.



btw - the first time i ever went to amsterdam was only for a weekend.....errr.....oh so many years ago, was to 'celebrate' my 20th birthday......:cool: wow...what a trip! glad i've had the chance to go back. hahahahaha.

Jeanie

hippiemom wrote:

Hello everyone! Just back in Cologne after a weekend in Amsterdam, which was wonderful. We only had two days, and there's so much to see, so it was a bit frantic, but I had a great time.

That's EXCELLENT news Mom! Amersterdam is such a beautiful city! I'm really glad you enjoyed it.

hippiemom wrote:

My leg is doing a bit better, I've even been able to walk around a bit! Which is great, because I really fucking hate that wheelchair!

ah the joy of walking! twas so much easier to learn as a kid huh?
you gotta pretty that f**ker up! That's what I did with mine! I hate it but it's much prettier and less "clinical" now I've given it a make over!
I'm glad your leg is better though.

hippiemom wrote:

Three more days in Cologne, then we fly out on Thursday morning, so I should be back shooting my mouth off full-time by next week : D

More excellent news! Damn good thing it's having no effect on your mouth!
Good luck with it all Mom. Be good to see you back!

wolfbear

hippiemom wrote:

Hello everyone! Just back in Cologne after a weekend in Amsterdam, which was wonderful. We only had two days, and there's so much to see, so it was a bit frantic, but I had a great time. My leg is doing a bit better, I've even been able to walk around a bit! Which is great, because I really fucking hate that wheelchair!

Three more days in Cologne, then we fly out on Thursday morning, so I should be back shooting my mouth off full-time by next week

Thanks for the update. So glad you had a good time in Amsterdam! Great to hear you've had some improvement already and can't wait for more positive news.

redrock

Amsterdam is a great city! Good to hear your leg is better and that you are in high spirits Hippiemom. Take care. ((xx))

Heineken Helen

just seeing this thread now I was wondering when she was gonna update us

well I'm delighted to hear it's going well and glad that you're getting to do some sightseeing also

you really DO have best wishes coming from every corner of the earth, don't ya? it's gonna work!

patrickredeyes

Glad to hear your enjoying Europe.


I wish you well and a safe return back.

QuarterToTen

hope your trip is a successful one.

hippiemom

Well I made it back! Europe is beautiful and I love it there, but I'm exhausted and glad to be home ... I'm looking forward to sleeping in my own bed. We're convinced that the hoteliers in Europe choose their mattresses based on what will drum up the most business for their in-house masseuses. They're hard as rocks (and we were staying in the Hilton!) and I woke up stiff and achy every day.

The last day of treatment there was a whole lot of no fun ... I had a pretty high fever and felt like shit all night long, so I wasn't able to do much my last day there except get wheeled down to our favorite restaurant and eat dinner.

I get my next CA-125 this coming Tuesday, which is probably too early to tell if the dendritic cells are working yet, since I just got the vaccine last Tuesday. I'm supposed to go back in a month, for a much shorter trip this time since I can't afford to go for 10 days every month. After 2 treatments, I'll get another CA-125 and hopefully I can talk my doc here into ordering another CT scan, and by then we'll know if it's making any difference or not. If it is, we'll find a way to keep paying to keep it up. If not .... well, that's pretty much it, because my chemo here isn't working at all. I don't remember if I posted it or not, but I got my last scan results right before I left and it shows that everything is growing. So these folks in Germany are my last hope, keep your fingers crossed

norm

welcome home laura.......i really hope these treatments are the trick.....get some rest...:)

Bu2

hippiemom wrote:

Well I made it back! Europe is beautiful and I love it there, but I'm exhausted and glad to be home ... I'm looking forward to sleeping in my own bed. We're convinced that the hoteliers in Europe choose their mattresses based on what will drum up the most business for their in-house masseuses. They're hard as rocks (and we were staying in the Hilton!) and I woke up stiff and achy every day.

The last day of treatment there was a whole lot of no fun ... I had a pretty high fever and felt like shit all night long, so I wasn't able to do much my last day there except get wheeled down to our favorite restaurant and eat dinner.

I get my next CA-125 this coming Tuesday, which is probably too early to tell if the dendritic cells are working yet, since I just got the vaccine last Tuesday. I'm supposed to go back in a month, for a much shorter trip this time since I can't afford to go for 10 days every month. After 2 treatments, I'll get another CA-125 and hopefully I can talk my doc here into ordering another CT scan, and by then we'll know if it's making any difference or not. If it is, we'll find a way to keep paying to keep it up. If not .... well, that's pretty much it, because my chemo here isn't working at all. I don't remember if I posted it or not, but I got my last scan results right before I left and it shows that everything is growing. So these folks in Germany are my last hope, keep your fingers crossed

I'm keeping my fingers, eyes, toes -- even my LEGS -- crossed for you, honey!! Love ya,

Bu

wolfbear

Welcome home! I know what you mean about your own bed, there's nothing like it. We actually slept quite well in Germany but what we found interesting is that every bed was exactly the same! Even down to how they put the duvet on sideways. Rest up and give us some good results. Love ya.