I am so happy to report that Beth, my Mother-in-Law, made it through her surgery yesterday without a hitch! The surgery lasted TEN hours, but we are through it and on the other side! Dr. R. was really happy with how things went, and was almost giddy when he was sharing the post surgery rundown with the family. He had us all in tears when he told us what a strong woman Beth is, and how proud he was of her. What a wonderful man he is.
After the surgery was finished we had to wait SEVERAL hours to see Beth, but once we saw her the wait was well worth it. She looked really good. Tired, but good.
The road ahead for Beth is long, and will not be without curves, and bumps, but we are over a BIG hurdle, and that is a wonderful thing!
Again, my thanks for all of the support and love.
Maybe I will post about something fun soon! Photos of our new place to come...once we get unpacked!
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Monday, January 25, 2010
Today is the day...
Many of you may remember reading this
Due to many roadblocks including, finances, job, medical reasons, and other general logistics, Beth's surgery has been put off and off and off.
I have not been blogging about it only because information has kind of been day-to-day, and there has not been a lot of solid information to report. So in an effort to not confuse all three of my readers, I have not shared all of the information as it has come to me, and at this time I am thankful for that because it has changed so many times I think I would have driven us all crazy.
My latest tag line has been "I am not saying anything until the scalpel touches the skin," well friends, this morning at 7:15 the scalpel touched the skin, and Beth's surgery is underway.
This surgery is very intense (I believe it will be about 8 - 10 hours long today), and Beth will have a long road to recovery ahead of her. I am so happy that this surgery is finally happening, and cannot wait until my Mother-in-Law is able to feel a bit better as she moves on to her next adventure in life. She deserves happiness and comfort.
I will provide many updates on this blog as to how she is doing, and hopefully the information will get to the people who care about her and are interested in her condition.
All the thoughts, prayers, donations, love, support, friendship, help, advice, and so on have been beyond appreciated, and have truly helped my family get to today, and will surely help us get through what is beyond today. For these things, I thank you all.
If any of you know me, you know that I love to laugh and believe humor to be very important and one of my strongest attributes. I will leave you all with this quote from one of the funniest fellas around. It is helping me keep what is important close to me, and it is helping me to chuckle my way through what has been, and will continue to be, and pretty tough situation.
“Through humor, you can soften some of the worst blows that life delivers. And once you find laughter, no matter how painful your situation might be, you can survive it.” - Bill Cosby
Due to many roadblocks including, finances, job, medical reasons, and other general logistics, Beth's surgery has been put off and off and off.
I have not been blogging about it only because information has kind of been day-to-day, and there has not been a lot of solid information to report. So in an effort to not confuse all three of my readers, I have not shared all of the information as it has come to me, and at this time I am thankful for that because it has changed so many times I think I would have driven us all crazy.
My latest tag line has been "I am not saying anything until the scalpel touches the skin," well friends, this morning at 7:15 the scalpel touched the skin, and Beth's surgery is underway.
This surgery is very intense (I believe it will be about 8 - 10 hours long today), and Beth will have a long road to recovery ahead of her. I am so happy that this surgery is finally happening, and cannot wait until my Mother-in-Law is able to feel a bit better as she moves on to her next adventure in life. She deserves happiness and comfort.
I will provide many updates on this blog as to how she is doing, and hopefully the information will get to the people who care about her and are interested in her condition.
All the thoughts, prayers, donations, love, support, friendship, help, advice, and so on have been beyond appreciated, and have truly helped my family get to today, and will surely help us get through what is beyond today. For these things, I thank you all.
If any of you know me, you know that I love to laugh and believe humor to be very important and one of my strongest attributes. I will leave you all with this quote from one of the funniest fellas around. It is helping me keep what is important close to me, and it is helping me to chuckle my way through what has been, and will continue to be, and pretty tough situation.
“Through humor, you can soften some of the worst blows that life delivers. And once you find laughter, no matter how painful your situation might be, you can survive it.” - Bill Cosby
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Today I DON'T like:
-My outfit.
-The fact that I am moving in one week (I am so tired of moving already!)
-The fact that I haven't blogged in over a month.
-Too much STRESS!!!
I am going to RELAX, I am going to CALM DOWN, and am going to BREATH.
More blogging (with less complaining!) coming soon!
Even though I don't want to go through the actual moving PROCESS, I cannot wait until we are in our new place! I will post photos of it as soon as it is done and perfect! In the meantime I guess you all will have to listen to my gripes! Sorry.
Just so this post is not the absolute worst post EVER, I am including this hilarious photo of my Mom and me at Disneyland (last March on my Birthday). She is not looking at the camera. I am pulling some hilarious face. MAN I miss her! If you ever want to feel the purest kind of joy - go to Disneyland with my Mother...you won't be sorry you did!
-The fact that I am moving in one week (I am so tired of moving already!)
-The fact that I haven't blogged in over a month.
-Too much STRESS!!!
I am going to RELAX, I am going to CALM DOWN, and am going to BREATH.
More blogging (with less complaining!) coming soon!
Even though I don't want to go through the actual moving PROCESS, I cannot wait until we are in our new place! I will post photos of it as soon as it is done and perfect! In the meantime I guess you all will have to listen to my gripes! Sorry.
Just so this post is not the absolute worst post EVER, I am including this hilarious photo of my Mom and me at Disneyland (last March on my Birthday). She is not looking at the camera. I am pulling some hilarious face. MAN I miss her! If you ever want to feel the purest kind of joy - go to Disneyland with my Mother...you won't be sorry you did!
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