My sweet momma made it through her back surgery this morning without complications. She was in recovery for a little longer than normal due to the medical team trying to manage her pain level. Thank you for those who remembered her in your prayers. She'll remain in the hospital 3-4 more days. I have such hope that this surgery will help her walk again pain free.
My CPK is down to 1190 today!!!! (and that's even after the muscle biopsy! Dr. S had said he wouldn't be surprised if it was elevated after biopsy- not so!). So, the 3 day IV steroid treatment definitely did its thing. Other tests done today were a sonogram of my abdomen to rule out any masses (and compare to last month) and a bone density scan...all were "normal"- PTL!!! I'm still waiting on the ENT to do the cancer screening test. Looks like now he'll not be coming until the morning. Dr. S is planning to discharge me on Wednesday. So, I'm feeling a light at the end of the tunnel. I'm feeling stronger today...just very sleepy due to all the medicines. It's still going to take quite awhile to get my strength back and for my CPK to get back itno the normal range, but I'm getting there, and I'm MOST grateful!
On a more somber note, seven years ago today my mother-in-law died unexpectedly. So today is a difficult day for our family. We've seen lots of changes in our family dynamics over these past 7 years...wow. David and Deborah, I love you both and I can't imagine the roller coaster of emotions you both have experienced since your mom's death. John, the same for you...I can't imagine loosing a spouse. I know the pain is great. God has been faithful to our family and HE will continue to guide all of us without a very special woman in our lives. I'll never forget where/what we were doing when we got the call.
"The LORD is near to the brokenhearted And saves those who are crushed in spirit." Ps. 34:18
Rachel will be leaving us tomorrow, and it will be a bitter sweet goodbye for my family- especially my two girlie girls. They've inherited a lovely big sister- one that will ALWAYS have a special place in their (our!) hearts! You have done just a fantastic job as filling in as mommy for me. I cannot thank you enough! Your heart is so pure and lovely. Your willingness to rearrange your plans not only once but twice for us is truly touching. We love you lots, "Aunt" Rachel, and we'll miss you. You've been such a blessing to all four of us. Come see us soon...when I can go, do, play and have fun with you!!!!
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| Camp Rachel! |
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| Shopping! |
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| view from the hospital room... |
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| 4 gals on 1 hospital bed...watching the Royal wedding! |
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| view from the hotel balcony... |
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| 3 Amigas : ) |
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| Bangkok is beautiful at nite! |
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