I am tired...
I am thirsty.
I am thankful!
I am thinking.
I do not like trichotillomania!
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Updates...
Before the surgery...we loved the "blue shoes" they made us think of Papa Smurf!
16 October-Thursday-the surgery went as well as it could, but the results were not as good as we had hoped for. A very long night with little to no rest in the hospital.
17 October-Friday-Removal of catheter and waiting for over 8 hours for him to void with no success. Recathed him and allowed to go home with a scheduled appointment to see the doctor on Tuesday, 21 October.
21 October-Tuesday-doctor appointment with biopsy results confirming the prostate cancer-it is a more aggressive type then originally thought. At this point the doctor feels the lymph nodes are clear but it is unclear as to other areas, i.e. bone, nearby tissue. The catheter is removed and we are hopeful that things will now work. The doctor is concentrating on getting him to the point he can void on his own. Right now the treatment of the prostate cancer itself is on hold as they address the issue of being unable to void without the catheter. Treatment options will be discussed next Tuesday, 28 October.
22 October, back to the ER to be recathed...voiding on his own was not successful.
There are so many other details...suffice to say, it is an uncertain journey ahead, God is in control, of this we are certain. There have been laughs, tears, more laughs and more tears and I am sure there will be more tears and laughs to come. Some of the days ahead will without a doubt be a struggle and we will face them head on. Our faith is strong and we trust in the one who holds the future and we know that our future is eternity.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
The dreaded "C" word...
It is with a very heavy heart that I prepare to travel to St Joseph's hospital in KCMO tomorrow for my dad to have prostate surgery...it is not good. We received the "news" yesterday evening and they scheduled the surgery for in the morning. I have to say that when this all broke loose 26 September, I had "that feeling" yesterday's visit to the specialist confirmed what I suspected, prostate cancer.
The verse John 12:28 was in my devotional this a.m.
“Father, glorify Your name.” Then a voice came out of heaven: “I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again.”
It was comforting to know that regardless we will glorify His name to the best of our ability...even in crisis and we know He will sustain us. The road ahead is uncertain and appears bumpy but it is already a comfort to know I will not walk it alone.
Updates will be coming as I am able while away from home.
The verse John 12:28 was in my devotional this a.m.
“Father, glorify Your name.” Then a voice came out of heaven: “I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again.”
It was comforting to know that regardless we will glorify His name to the best of our ability...even in crisis and we know He will sustain us. The road ahead is uncertain and appears bumpy but it is already a comfort to know I will not walk it alone.
Updates will be coming as I am able while away from home.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Lunch Buddies
These two were my lunch guest today...we had angel hair pasta with Ragu traditional tomato basil sauce (the new microwave pouch is really quick and easy) along with tossed salad and garlic toast. Lil'Blue also had grill cheese w/BBQ sauce with her pasta lunch, cause she was "starving" after church.
Isn't it cute, she still plays at the table!
Peek-a-Boo to you too, lil'Blue
She also uses a napkin and cleans her plate, good girl!Saturday, October 11, 2008
Ughhhhh
Will the basement ever be ready? That is the question that plagues me right now...it just seems the more I do or try to do down there the less I think I am accomplishing. Well, it's another day tomorrow and hopefully more progress. Atleast there is a pretty new lighthouse curtain hung. I just think until all the boxes are gone it isn't going to get much better then it is.
It's been a somewhat productive day, could of done much more, could have done less.
All the trees are now mulched. The front yard area still will need "something" just not really sure what that "something" is yet. Carpet will be installed on Tuesday and then I think we are "going to market" ready or not. While I know the market is slow right now I just know there is a buyer out there waiting for MY house!
It's been a somewhat productive day, could of done much more, could have done less.
All the trees are now mulched. The front yard area still will need "something" just not really sure what that "something" is yet. Carpet will be installed on Tuesday and then I think we are "going to market" ready or not. While I know the market is slow right now I just know there is a buyer out there waiting for MY house!
Friday, October 10, 2008
Friday Flashback
The good ole days...when a little wooden man wood keep her happy at home for hours at a time...aaaah, to have her young again, okay, maybe not!
Some of the blogs I read participate in this on Fridays, today I am "playing" too...Candid Carrie's Friday Foto Finish Fiesta
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