The Plan is Made
I will have surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center on Thursday, January 29th at 10:00 a.m. I will actually be admitted to the hospital on Wednesday for pre-ops.
I had a MRI done yesterday while we were in Nashville, and it revealed a better view of the new tumor at T8 - T9. I will have full body bone scan done here in Morristown on Monday, along with chest x-rays.
According to the doctor's office, the surgery will take about 8 hours, and I will be hospitalized for about one week. (But you know me: I'll be out of there as fast as is humanly possible. After my last spinal reconstruction surgery, I was home in 3 days.)
For some reason, I am utterly terrified at the thought of surgery. I don't know why it is hitting me this way. I am sure that I will make peace with the prospect of it over the next several days, while also preparing everything here for our absence. But right now it makes me feel very afraid.
The strength in my legs is almost completely gone now. I can barely stand and transfer. As often as possible, I slide from one surface to another instead of standing.
Please pray that the surgery will salvage/restore the use of my legs!
I love all of you and really appreciate your care and concern for me.
:-) Sharon
I had a MRI done yesterday while we were in Nashville, and it revealed a better view of the new tumor at T8 - T9. I will have full body bone scan done here in Morristown on Monday, along with chest x-rays.
According to the doctor's office, the surgery will take about 8 hours, and I will be hospitalized for about one week. (But you know me: I'll be out of there as fast as is humanly possible. After my last spinal reconstruction surgery, I was home in 3 days.)
For some reason, I am utterly terrified at the thought of surgery. I don't know why it is hitting me this way. I am sure that I will make peace with the prospect of it over the next several days, while also preparing everything here for our absence. But right now it makes me feel very afraid.
The strength in my legs is almost completely gone now. I can barely stand and transfer. As often as possible, I slide from one surface to another instead of standing.
Please pray that the surgery will salvage/restore the use of my legs!
I love all of you and really appreciate your care and concern for me.
:-) Sharon
posted by Sharon | 1:17 PM
12 Comments:
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
You are always in my prayers and will continue to be.
Tons of hugs and well wishes are being sent your way right this very minute **********************
Dear Sharon,
My thoughts and prayers will be with you as you go through this next hurdle. I believe you are strong and will be home from the hospital very soon. I admire your courage. Your are an amazing woman!
You have overcome amazing obstacles thus far, and I know you will conquer this one, too. Try to hold on to HOPE and focus on the outcome rather than the process. You continue to be a great inspiration to us all!
Prayer For A Friend
Dear God,
Thank You for blessing me
With special people
To comfort me throughout life.
Today I am asking You
To bless one of
These very special people.
This dear person is in pain...
The kind only You can take away.
As I send up this prayer
Please comfort my friend;
And in Your own unique way...
Let them know You are there.
I will do my part too...
By showing them that I care.
With complete trust in the
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit;
I know that You can hear me...
And will answer my prayer.
Thank You once again
For all that You do;
Not just for me,
But many others too.
In Jesus name I pray.
Amen.
(written by Sandra Ann Cauley © July 29, 2006)
My prayers will continue to be with you Sharon! Stay strong, and keep fighting! I pray God will take on your worries for you, and you will be filled with hope and positive thoughts.
Hugs and Well wishes,
Rhonda (inWi.)
Sharon, I will pray.....
Regards from Spain
It's OK to be afraid--it's natural. Alongside the fear though, try to make some room for peace and calm and great hope for the beneficial results this surgery will bring.
I hope you get through this coming week well and without pain or difficulty or complications of any kind.
God bless you through the entire process.
I am so glad that you have a plan in place! Try to take it one day at a time to keep the panic and fear at bay.
I know this surgery will help!
Sharon, I just saw this blog after replying to your most recent one. I am so sorry that you have to endure another surgery.
I will hope and pray that this helps you and allows you to walk again.
I am so sorry for all that you have been thru. Keep strong and know that you have tons of people on your side and that you are in all of our hearts and thoughts and prayers. xo Deb(inOHio) xo
As always will pray for you. Such a strong and courageous woman. Please hang in there. God is watching over you.
angel
You are such an inspiration, Sharon. I will always pray for you and your family. Be strong :)
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