Mieke here, writing again for mom. She is enjoying a blueberry treat brought by a good friend.
An update on Grandma H. She had her surgery, even though it happened much later than we thought. The surgery went well, the surgeon reported it went better than expected. The concern with Grandma is that she also needs to take a lot of medication for heart problems and any type of surgery can complicate these types of things. We are happy that Grandpa is there to take care of her and hopefully she has a restful night tonight. We love you very much Grandma!
It was very good to see my niece, Jen, today who lives in Chicago. Thank you for visiting and the magazines. Always good to see your smiling face :)
My sister Krista arrived in Holland safely today from Tulsa, Oklahoma. We are so happy to have her here. OK is too far away and some sisterly love is always good to have in a time like this. She brought along with her some wonderful memories that friends from grade school wrote to me. I was so happy to hear of some of those forgotten funny stories. Thank you for all who sent those, it was so fun to hear and reminisce with my sister and parents. Can't wait to get started knitting and crocheting.
Thank you Kayle and Angie who sent a wonderful care package from Seatle, WA. What a beautiful note, brought many tears even after I read it a couple of times. Thanks for all the goodies, everyone around me will benefit from all the helpful things you sent. Can't wait to fill out the book for the future grandkids, what a great idea!
I am still so overwhelmed by the visits, meals, goodies and love that people have shown every day. Thank you so much. I may not be able to thank every person every day because people have been so nice. Just know, every one of you who has thought of me and my family, it means so so much. Thank you Linda for a nice visit and prayer shawl, I can feel the prayers very much.
I'm feeling a little bit bad tonight. Pain, heartburn, discomfort and the like. The news today was surprising and unexpected and we are not really sure what to think. Maybe a rare type of cancer doesn't necessarily mean, worse type of cancer? So many unknowns. Treatments will probably not change, chemo will start ASAP.
I would like to get in contact with Jessica's mom to talk about her journey with fallopian tube cancer. We will try to get her number to talk soon.
Good night all, much love...mom and mieke
So glad u r home & surrounded by family & friends who luv u so well. Drake is excited to come visit soon, he remembers the fun bike you had at the reception. Glad mom arrived safety & u can spend time together. Glad u were able to get path report today rather than having to wait a weekend. We will continue to pray for treatment to do it's job. & we will pray & pray some more. Luv to u all... C u soon...
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear that Krista is there. Next to having your mom there, sisters are the next best thing. Wish I could be there to help with something, just know that my heart and thoughts and prayers are with you.
ReplyDeleteHugs and prayers....Lois
Hi Deb!
ReplyDeleteSo happy to hear you are home - surrounded by family and friends and getting some sleep.
This is SO ironic. Right after Dave was diagnosed with liver cancer and we were in such turmoil, my mom fell and broke her hip and her wrist. While she was still lying on the ground the first thing she said was, "Don't tell Linda, she has enough to worry about." Like I wasn't going to ask where she was??? Anyway, I hope Stan's mom heals up quickly and that the "ironic pattern" continues - Dave is still alive and well after 6 years!
Love Linda Breen