Remembering Dave Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 Hi, as many of you know, my mom is battling colon cancer. she had part of her colon with a nasty tumor removed two months ago and today she had another surgery to remove tumo on her liver. the surgeon had said he couldn't do it with laproscopy, he had to open he up, but he changed his mind, especially after talking to mom's super duper colon surgeon and our wonderful "family" oncologist, and he did it laproscopy! It still took three hours, but my mom, who doesn't do narcotcs very well, now has a quick recovery time, little pain, etc. TAlk about God answering some prayers! anyway, THAT, along wih the arrival of dave's parents, is making my life so much better, I feel like i can breathe now! Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie Daughter of Bill Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 Karen, This sounds like great news!! Your Mom's surgery is over, Dave's parents are there to help you............things are looking up for you my dear! (gotta' take the little victories, ya' know???) I hope your days are a bit more peaceful and calm. In my thoughts and prayers~~~ Angie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 Karen, This all sounds great to me! Tell your mom we all said congrats to a hopefully speedier and painless recovery! Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 HALLELUJAH! It's about time things started going better for you, Karen. I hope your mom's recovery is fast and effective. Much love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 Great news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 Its nice to hear good news. Karen, I am happy that you are feeling a little better. You deserve some good news. (((((Karen)))). Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melinda Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 Oh, Karen-- Breathe deeply!!! What GREAT news about your mom! I didn't think anything could top the news that the in-laws had arrived. So glad this did. Melinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 Karen, It is about time you got some good news in your life. I don't know how you withstood all the 'stuff' that was happening in your life. Hope your Mother heals quickly and easily and that she is finished with her treatments. Hope David is responding well to his treatments. Hope Faith is being a typical 3 year old. Hope David's parents are giving you some much needed Karen time. Hope nothing but good things for you and your family. Love, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 A rainbow after a storm, Good news, from you finally, you had it so hard lately it is time for a change for the best. Prayers going for all J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerbil runner Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 Sounds like great news! Enjoy your breathing room. Wishing you all the best luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betplace Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 Yeah (((Karen)) Hugs and a Happy Dance for you my dear. I am soooo glad that the pressure is easing up just a little. Give that pretty Faith a kiss from me please! Blessings Betty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 Good News! Is Great News! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berisa Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 Karen, I can feel you are relieved. I am so happy that your mom is doing well. God is looking after your whole family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 Yes, good news for you is great news. Maybe you are on the upswing??? gail PS What have you done for you? (my therapist talking) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remembering Dave Posted September 8, 2004 Author Share Posted September 8, 2004 Gail, Definitely in the upswing I think! Well, haven't don't anything for myself yet, nothing concrete - got busy last week with my mom's surgery and Faith's birthday and Dave's parents 50th wedding anniversary. But I'm going to do a girls' night out one evening next week with my best friend, nothing wild, just dinner after work and a movie I think. Yipee! Just having Dave's folks here makes me feel so much better, I feel so indulgent - to have someone play with Faith while I make dinner or vice versa. Quite a load off my back. Just picking her up from daycare every few days makes thing so much easier for me, I've actually gone to the grocery store by myself! Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 Karen Glad things are going smoother! You deserve a break! elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 So glad that things are going well for you for a change Karen. Good wishes for your Mom's speedy and full recovery. Paddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remembering Dave Posted September 9, 2004 Author Share Posted September 9, 2004 well, we are still riding the roller coaster. my dad took my mom to the ER today. I was at the same darn hospital all day yesterday with Dave as he got his porta cath fixed. Anyway, she saw bright flashing lights this afternoon for 20 minutes or so, then had some other weird vision problems. being so close on the heels of her liver surgery they decided to play it safe and to get it checked out. They brought in a neurologist, her family doctor also came to the hospital and examined her, and both think she had a TIA (mini stroke) but she could have mini brain mets. head CT scan was clear. blood work was great. tomorrow she gets an MRI. She's feeling great though and I had a pretty good time hanging out with my folks in the ER, we talked and laughed and had a good ole' time. The nruologist looked to be about 16 and I had to tell him so (well, I called him Doogie Howser when he first walked in which got my mom to giggling but by the end of his visit he and I were best of friends and competing to see who had the prettier child . . . dueling children photos). Mom is spending the night and I'm sure will come home tomorrow. anyway, it's late and I'm tired so better close now. thanks for your good thoughts. Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 Karen, I'm so glad your mom is feeling well and you guys got to laugh and have a good time. It reminds me so much of the fun times we used to have with our mom and dad. We are a silly and fun family. It just makes everything so much better when they feel good, doesn't it? I will pray that her MRI scan is ok, and that if it was a mini-stroke, that all will be well with that, too. Much love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NellW Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 Oh Karen Dear!! Your roller coaster is a doozy! I am so glad to hear your in laws are there to support you. Your Mom is in my prayers and it sounds like she is in pretty good spirits. Glad to hear that. Loved the "Doogie Howser" story, and I am sure you had the prettiest child! xxoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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