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Family Matters:  surgery on tues.  |
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westernhorse51
True Blue Farmgirl
1681 Posts
michele
farmingdale
n.j.
USA
1681 Posts |
 Posted - Aug 12 2005 : 05:57:49 AM
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Hi girls, just wanted to update you . My husband is having surgery on Tues. Dr. said they dont know now what the lump is, could be anything from a tumor to infected tissue. They wont know until they get in there. Our spirits are high. I dont know if I will get back on here or not before Tues. I will try though, I love it here. Just keep him in yout thoughts & prayers as I know you will. Thank you all so much for all your support. Michele
she selects wool and flax and works with eager hands Prov.31:13 |
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Kim
True Blue Farmgirl
146 Posts
Kim
Pflugerville
Texas
USA
146 Posts |
Posted - Aug 12 2005 : 06:18:39 AM
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(((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))))) and prayers
farmgirl@heart
Be at peace with yourself and the rest will follow |
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mollymae
True Blue Farmgirl
694 Posts
Molly
Visalia
California
USA
694 Posts |
Posted - Aug 12 2005 : 07:02:15 AM
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Michele, I just sent a prayer up! Keep us posted!
Cead Mile Failte,
Molly
"This is love: to fly toward a secret sky, to cause a hundred veils to fall each moment. First to let go of life. Finally, to take a step without feet."~Rumi
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ThymeForEweFarm
True Blue Farmgirl
705 Posts
Robin
An organic farm in the forest in
Maine
USA
705 Posts |
Posted - Aug 12 2005 : 08:22:26 AM
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Michele,
I'll be praying. I'm glad you have a date. It's something concrete to go on for the next few days. Don't forget to take care of you too.
Robin
www.thymeforewe.com |
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Fabulous Farm Femmes
True Blue Farmgirl
792 Posts
Diane
Lakebay, Tacoma
WA
792 Posts |
Posted - Aug 12 2005 : 08:33:53 AM
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| My prayers are headin North too...some hospitals offer a computer in the surgery waiting rooms..ask. You never know, you might be able to "get a fix" while you are there and distract yourself. Good luck Hon. |
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
4439 Posts |
Posted - Aug 12 2005 : 09:40:28 AM
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Sending prayers across the country to you and your hubby!
"If you are lucky enough to have a garden, you are lucky enough!" |
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PJJ
True Blue Farmgirl
95 Posts
Paula
Bristow
OK
USA
95 Posts |
Posted - Aug 12 2005 : 10:15:58 AM
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Sending prayers and healing light his way -- and yours, too.
Paula J.
[quote]Originally posted by westernhorse51
Hi girls, just wanted to update you . My husband is having surgery on Tues.
Paula J., with Ty, Cara, Brody, Blue, and Fidget |
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bubblesnz
True Blue Farmgirl
291 Posts
helen
New Zealand
291 Posts |
Posted - Aug 12 2005 : 2:43:52 PM
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| Hi Westernhorse, prayers and loving thoughts coming from downunder for you all. |
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MeadowLark
True Blue Farmgirl
2206 Posts
USA
2206 Posts |
Posted - Aug 12 2005 : 3:30:09 PM
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Michele, Lifting up you and Ed in prayer.
Being is what it is. Jean Paul Sartre |
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JoyIowa
True Blue Farmgirl
273 Posts
Joy
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Posted - Aug 12 2005 : 10:43:26 PM
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Me too!
Hint: (kind of tongue-in-cheek) While you're waiting, count the tiles on the floor! or take an old magazine along and fold the upper right hand corner to the center, then the bottom right hand corner halfway to the center. Do this for each page, spray paint when you get home and you've got a birdhouse of sorts! or take a tweezer and pull the hairs on your legs one by one! (Yes, I have actually witnessed each of these waiting for my uncle's surgeries to be completed.) Ultimately remember you have a whole heap of farmgirls (and guys) offering up positive thoughts and prayers!
If it's not illegal, unsafe, or immoral, why not try anything once? Who knows? You may come back for a second helping! |
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Fabulous Farm Femmes
True Blue Farmgirl
792 Posts
Diane
Lakebay, Tacoma
WA
792 Posts |
Posted - Aug 13 2005 : 01:05:06 AM
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okay, i can handle everything but the hairs on the legs with tweezers........eeeeeeeeeeewwwwwwwwwww
There is no public dignity left in the world.  |
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hapyhrt
True Blue Farmgirl
129 Posts
USA
129 Posts |
Posted - Aug 13 2005 : 03:43:43 AM
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It's nice to meet another Michele with one "L", my sister spells her name that way, too! ;)
Hugs and prayers going out for you and Hubby. Hope it all turns out fine and he has a speedy recovery! Will be remembering you both in special prayer on Tuesday, did theysay what time his surgery will be?
*Blessings*
"Think HAPPY Thoughts...any others aren't worth your time!" Ü |
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showmemom
True Blue Farmgirl
166 Posts
karen
carthage
mo
USA
166 Posts |
Posted - Aug 14 2005 : 7:56:48 PM
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hey michele-
sending lots of love to you both-let us know how things go but know that there are lots of us "holding you up" to our good Father.
talk to you soon.
karen
Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face.
Victor Hugo |
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westernhorse51
True Blue Farmgirl
1681 Posts
michele
farmingdale
n.j.
USA
1681 Posts |
Posted - Aug 15 2005 : 07:18:25 AM
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thank you, we do feel the strength from all of you. Michele
she selects wool and flax and works with eager hands Prov.31:13 |
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thehouseminder
True Blue Farmgirl
361 Posts
USA
361 Posts |
Posted - Aug 17 2005 : 10:16:40 AM
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Hi Michele, Just thinking of you and your husband today and wondering how things are going.....
Good thoughts,
Lucinda
Who loves a garden still his Eden keeps, Perennial pleasures plants, and wholesome harvest reaps. ---Bronson Alcott
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KarenP
True Blue Farmgirl
666 Posts
Karen
Chippewa Falls
Wisconsin
USA
666 Posts |
Posted - Aug 17 2005 : 3:04:10 PM
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Hi Michele,
I'm wondering too!
Your both in my thoughts and prayers
KarenP
"Purest Spring Water in the World" |
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westernhorse51
True Blue Farmgirl
1681 Posts
michele
farmingdale
n.j.
USA
1681 Posts |
Posted - Aug 17 2005 : 4:22:25 PM
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Hi Girls, My husband had surgery today(wednesday), couldnt have it on Tues. he had some complications w/ his lungs and couldnt be knocked out. They gave him a spinal block. He's doing fine right now THANK GOD. They took him late this morning. I just got in, tired, hungry & drained. He wont be home for a few more days. THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!! Your prayers, thoughts and kind words have helped me through a difficult time. This is a group of women unlike any other. Thank you, Michele
she selects wool and flax and works with eager hands Prov.31:13 |
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ThymeForEweFarm
True Blue Farmgirl
705 Posts
Robin
An organic farm in the forest in
Maine
USA
705 Posts |
Posted - Aug 17 2005 : 4:31:21 PM
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I'm glad to hear he's fine. Don't forget to take care of yourself too.
Robin
www.thymeforewe.com |
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MeadowLark
True Blue Farmgirl
2206 Posts
USA
2206 Posts |
Posted - Aug 17 2005 : 4:38:25 PM
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That is good news Michele! Will continue to pray for his recovery and return to full health! Keep yourself healthy too Michele! This hospital duty can be very draining! Eat well and regular, and try to get as much shut eye as you can! Will Ed be in the hospital very long? Can you get a friend or family member to spell you a while so you can get a little sleep? Keep your immune system healthy too! This may sound silly but washing hands before seeing Ed in the room and after you leave can really help keep the bugs away. Take care and we care... Jenny
Being is what it is. Jean Paul Sartre |
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showmemom
True Blue Farmgirl
166 Posts
karen
carthage
mo
USA
166 Posts |
Posted - Aug 17 2005 : 5:18:05 PM
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I'm so glad that part is over for you both-how scary to have complications like that.
i agree w/Meadowlark about handwashing. i emphasize that so much in my nursing classes i'm surprised my students don't come away with it tattooed on their foreheads!!
let us know how things are going as you can. try to rest and eat something. sending you lots of love and prayers for strength.
talk to you soon.
karen
Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face.
Victor Hugo |
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westernhorse51
True Blue Farmgirl
1681 Posts
michele
farmingdale
n.j.
USA
1681 Posts |
Posted - Aug 18 2005 : 6:01:24 PM
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Hi, he had a picc put in today, it goes from his vein to his heart. It carries the medicine to his heart faster. The staff infection is pretty bad. A nurse will come when he gets home to help us w/ it & then I'll do it,you have to flush & clean the opening of the tube. Hospitals are very draining. He got a bit grumpy today & took it out on me. I had all I could do but I bit my tongue, walked around the corner had a good cry (been holding it in) then a few minutes later our pastor came. We were better. I usually say whatever is on my mind to him but he's been through alot and I just didnt want to upset him. He apoligized later, he just wants to come home. Michele
she selects wool and flax and works with eager hands Prov.31:13 |
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KarenP
True Blue Farmgirl
666 Posts
Karen
Chippewa Falls
Wisconsin
USA
666 Posts |
Posted - Aug 19 2005 : 03:37:02 AM
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Boy, I understand.
He's frustrated and takes it out on who's ever close which happens to be you.
I know it hard to bite the tongue, because it hurts.
I hate to say it, But I know I've done the same to my hubby when I was ill.
I'm sure he'll be better at home.
KarenP
"Purest Spring Water in the World" |
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Kim
True Blue Farmgirl
146 Posts
Kim
Pflugerville
Texas
USA
146 Posts |
Posted - Aug 19 2005 : 08:02:32 AM
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Michele,
Keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers!
farmgirl@heart
Be at peace with yourself and the rest will follow |
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westernhorse51
True Blue Farmgirl
1681 Posts
michele
farmingdale
n.j.
USA
1681 Posts |
Posted - Aug 19 2005 : 5:32:23 PM
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Hi girls, He's home. The visiting nurse came today to SHOW ME how to do these procedures. If I make a mistake I could hurt him. We have to do it for 6 weeks! This picc line goes to his heart so the meds get into his body faster. Im a wreck. I know I will get used to it. Dont know how much I'll be online, very busy. Im about to give my 220lb husband a bath! I do feel very blessed and im extremely gratful he's home. I will find humor in all this, especially while Im rolling him over. Thanks again everyone. Talk to you all as soon as I can. Michele
she selects wool and flax and works with eager hands Prov.31:13 |
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BlueEggBabe
True Blue Farmgirl
417 Posts
Susan
PA
417 Posts |
Posted - Aug 19 2005 : 6:57:39 PM
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Michele,
Even if you don't get back here for a few days,I am sure you will feel a whole parcel of farmgirl hugs whenever you need them.
Think of us in huge hand-holding circle around your family and home.
take care......
Sue
"If more of us valued good food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world place."
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ThymeForEweFarm
True Blue Farmgirl
705 Posts
Robin
An organic farm in the forest in
Maine
USA
705 Posts |
Posted - Aug 20 2005 : 04:35:06 AM
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Michele, thanks for being so open about all of this. I'm trying to picture giving my 240 lb husband a bath. That has to be awkward. What a trial the two of you have been through. You're always close in my thoughts.
Robin
www.thymeforewe.com |
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