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| Fabulous Farm Femmes |
Posted - Oct 02 2005 : 11:38:55 PM
Ever notice how when it rains it pours...well, it seems in my life it does. Not only is my poor hubby awaiting his spinal surgery, my Mom has been out driving drunk again,& my middle daughter has been hospitalized this past week with bipolar mania/suicide thoughts, but now Holly my youngest and most dear child has found a lump in her breast which they think is a fibroadenoma but they are biopsing to be sure. She is only 22, but we just found out one of her grandfathers sisters did die from breast cancer.And tonight my eldest daughter (single mom of 3)her landlord showed up at the house they are renting and told them he was putting on the market TOMORROW (thanks for the notice )so they have 30 - 60 days to find a new place they can afford.Some days you just wished you stayed in bed I tell you. I am just spinning trying to figure out which way to go without cracking up..how much worrying is one Mom/wife/gal supposed to do? Please keep our family in your prayers girls..we need it right now, love and thanks to you all...Diane |
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| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Nov 04 2005 : 10:12:09 PM
You rest up too, Diane!! My husband had back surery ( a fusion too..they went in through the front which I found weird...but the healing time is supposed to be better) in 2000 and it was a long hard year for me as well as him. I had a hard time with him being home so much..I am sorry to say..makes me sound awful but I am used to being alone more..and they arn't at their best when they are in pain or feel helpless. I had to keep telling myself that time would pass and things would get easier and they did. I will sure keep you in my prayers and your family too..don't forget to take care of YOU too!!
Jenny in Utah
Put all your eggs in one basket..and then watch that basket!! Mark Twain |
| Fabulous Farm Femmes |
Posted - Nov 04 2005 : 10:06:04 PM
Thank you, Friends. The lumpectomy went well and the patient home. It was quite a large sized fibroadenoma they feel, but they set it to pathology just to be safe. Miss Pinup seems to be feeling sore and tired but fine. She is very young and very healthy so that helps.Thank you for your prayers..now take a break  till WEDNESDAY when we'll need you again! Love you all... |
| Linda Houston |
Posted - Nov 04 2005 : 05:11:05 AM
Diane, add my name to the list of farmgirls pryer warriors. |
| The Handmaiden |
Posted - Nov 03 2005 : 7:21:14 PM
Diane, healing blue lights, God's presence in and thru every situation, and the healing balm of love from the farmgirls...the only thing better would be if we could each take a turn being with you in person. Be confident we are there in spirit.
Many hugs and prayers lifting you, hubby and holly up, up, up!!!!
"Faith shall finish all that Hope begins."
joan walsh anglund |
| Meg |
Posted - Nov 03 2005 : 09:35:38 AM
Diane, we are sending much farmgirl love, hugs and smooches your way. You and your family are in our thoughts.
Lots of farmgirl love to you and yours...Meg |
| Utahfarmgirl |
Posted - Nov 03 2005 : 08:49:43 AM
Diane, don't forget to use the blue light on them. It's very powerful and will be the best thing of all you can do for them. I'm sending it as well.
Love,
Patricia
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| thehouseminder |
Posted - Nov 03 2005 : 08:21:47 AM
Diane,
DH and I will be raising you and your beloved family up in prayer. Be sure to take care of yourself too. Are you getting any help so that you can have a short break now and then?
Lucinda
When we were young, there were moments of such perfectly crystallized happiness that we stood stock still and silently promised ourselves that we would remember them always. And we did. --Holly J. Burkhalter , "Four Midwestern Sisters' Christmas Book"
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| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Nov 03 2005 : 07:47:18 AM
I will sure keep your whole family in my prayers...you are going to have your job cut out for ya!!!
Jenny in Utah
Put all your eggs in one basket..and then watch that basket!! Mark Twain |
| Fabulous Farm Femmes |
Posted - Nov 03 2005 : 07:42:20 AM
Well, Ladies,I need your prayers for the next 5 days or so. Miss Holly's lumpectomy and biopsy is set for tomorrow morning,and then my poor DH will finally have his spinal fusion next Wednesday also. I have my Nurse's cap out,the sick bed made up,and loading in popsicles, ice cream and jello (when they do a spinal fusion, they got in thru the front of your throat). I'm ready.I think. |
| The Pinup Cowgirl |
Posted - Oct 12 2005 : 09:08:04 AM
Haha! I didn't even think of it that way, but it works perfectly!
This network is a great support system, either 'angle' you wish to look at it! I prefer to view it with a push-up on!!
And I do have to give credit to Kim for the frankenboobies comment. I will email you if I have any questions Kim. I have my surgery consult on Friday, hopefully. They keep cancelling on me due due the surgeons hectic schedule. Thank you  !
"We can do no great things; only small things with great love."
-Mother Teresa |
| LisaBee |
Posted - Oct 11 2005 : 5:48:20 PM
Holly...I laughed out loud at your post...frankenboobies...what a hoot. What made me laugh, too, was your sign off comment "Thanks for all of the support". One big Farmgirl bra... I have you and your family in my prayers every night.
"There is no teacup too large, nor book too long." |
| Utahfarmgirl |
Posted - Oct 11 2005 : 3:18:35 PM
Y'know. Some days it just doesn't pay to chew through the restraints. 
With all of us sending good energy and hugs, you can't lose. We farmgirls are a tough lot. Scrappy, and strong.
Love,
Patricia
Happy Wishes! |
| The Pinup Cowgirl |
Posted - Oct 11 2005 : 1:02:32 PM
Hey Ladies,
It's a great thought to think you're all thinking about my boob!!
Yes, I'm doing okay with this, I do think Mom needs more support than I do. I'm the one that's going to be getting the morphine and strong meds soon, not her... I like the term 'frankenboobies' too, although I am now referring to it as my boob job. Sounds much more interesting anyways.
Thanks for all of the support!
"We can do no great things; only small things with great love."
-Mother Teresa |
| jpbluesky |
Posted - Oct 11 2005 : 07:50:30 AM
Diane - My sister had similar surgery and it was very successful. I am praying most of all for YOU. I pray that you will be supported by God, and He will give you strength and clarity and a calm heart so that you can be of help to all of your family. God bless you.
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| westernhorse51 |
Posted - Oct 11 2005 : 07:38:14 AM
thoughts and prayers are with you. You will be ok. Keep looking upward. Michele
she selects wool and flax and works with eager hands Prov.31:13 |
| Kim |
Posted - Oct 07 2005 : 5:49:45 PM
Diane, I am praying for you and your family.
I too have been plagued with fibroadenomas since I was your daughters age. My mother and her mother are/were both breat cancer survivors. I have had 5 lumps removed in 3 surgeries between both breasts. I jokingly refer to them as my "Frankenboobies". The very first lump I had was at the age of 8 when I banged into a box. Thankfully, that one went away. I always tell myself "What doesn't kill me makes me stronger." I know in my heart your daughter will be fine. Be persistant in calling the doctor for the lab results. I called EVERYDAY. The statics are in favor of your daughter. Especially if she found it herself. I found all of mine but one and the surgeon found the other one when he did a pre-surgery exam for the lump in my opposite breast. He even put me on tamoxifen for a year.
Please feel free to e-mail me on this and pass the word along to your daughter if she would like to talk to someone who has been through this.
Bi-polar/suicide also runs in my family, though I don't have first hand experience with it. My great grandfather spent a few years in the Indiana State Metal hospital and my father's aunt committed suicide. Subjects like these need to be addressed and not hidden in the closet anymore.
Know you are not alone.
(((((hugs)))))
farmgirl@heart
Be at peace with yourself and the rest will follow |
| quiltedess |
Posted - Oct 07 2005 : 07:52:40 AM
Diane:
I sent you an email a couple of days ago. Not sure if you got it. I want to have lunch too!
Nancy |
| Fabulous Farm Femmes |
Posted - Oct 06 2005 : 9:15:27 PM
Me either Julia. It always helps to have something to look forward to! |
| Julia |
Posted - Oct 06 2005 : 8:56:18 PM
Elma has a great cafe called the Saginaw. Great food and great atmosphere. I can't wait!
"...the setting sun is like going into the very presence of God." Elizabeth Von Arnim |
| Fabulous Farm Femmes |
Posted - Oct 06 2005 : 7:54:37 PM
Thanks Girls. Bramble, hubby got a kick out of the Bionic reference..we are now making the noise Steve Austin made everytime his Bionics worked (remember?)Thanks for the support.
Julia, I will drive ALL the way to Elma to have lunch with you if I have to (IS there a cafe there? Hah haha)..that would be great fun! You are on, Girl.On the FRONT burner. I will zap you my email address so you can email me direct....using the Mary Jane accsess doesn't always work for some reason.XXOOXX |
| bramble |
Posted - Oct 06 2005 : 5:31:20 PM
Diane-- When I was in physical therapy about a year ago there were two people who came at the same time as me who were getting aclimated to their "new" bones and connective tissue. The woman who was my age had shattered her leg in an accident and it was almost amputated. Her objective was to walk down the aisle for her sons wedding and not be on crutches. It was amazing to watch her progress. The man who was 60+ had something closer to your husband and it was neck and shoulder repair. He did not have the right atitutude and did not make nearly as much progress. I would think that with all your love and support you will have him back to his old self ( or his new "bionic" self)
in no time! Here's wishing all the best for all of you. Keep your chin up and remember that this too shall pass.
with a happy heart |
| Julia |
Posted - Oct 06 2005 : 4:38:55 PM
I always remind myself that regardless of what I go through, God is never rattled. Hang in there!
By the way I will be up your way the first part of Nov. visiting my family while my DH and middle daughter go to Israel. So... don't know if we can wing it, but maybe we can meet in the middle (I will be in Elma) and do lunch. Maybe we can put it on the back burner?
"...the setting sun is like going into the very presence of God." Elizabeth Von Arnim |
| Fabulous Farm Femmes |
Posted - Oct 06 2005 : 10:59:08 AM
Julia...thanks for that message, i will share it with hubby. Might make him feel better, he is a little creeped out too.Anything to get rid of the pain and get him back to the profession he loves.
I am okay, thanks for asking.What else can you do than deal with what the Lord and the world throw at you...the girls are doing fine...they have lived pretty sheltered lives in a family of love thus far in their lives, so they don't worry as much as their old Mom who grew up on the street! XXOOXX Diane |
| Julia |
Posted - Oct 06 2005 : 10:08:39 AM
Diane, My Husband had a cadaver bone used when he had two of his vertabraes fused. He had it done 5 years ago and would do it all over again. We kid him a lot about his "new bones", 'cause other wise it would creep me out to think about it to long. So I am going to stop now, blah! Anyway, prayers continue! How are the girls? How are YOU!
"...the setting sun is like going into the very presence of God." Elizabeth Von Arnim |
| sqrl |
Posted - Oct 06 2005 : 08:44:43 AM
Take a deep breath, stand back for a minute. Life likes to ya spin ya around sometimes. You are strong you can pull through this.
Blessed Be
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