Where Am I Now?
Since I am very weak right now, and things have changed fast and furiously over the past days and weeks, and I am going to stick to the basics. I am working on a longer blog entry that will explain how things shifted so quickly, but I just don't have the energy to finish it right now. For now, here are the raw facts:
- HOME: I came home by ambulance from Vanderbilt on Tuesday afternoon, May 12th.
- CURRENT FOCUS: My lungs have to rest and recover before ANY additional treatment can be considered.
- PARALYZED, BUT NO SURGERY: I now have no use at all of my lower body below the tumor line (T7 - T9). Surgery could possibly restore my neurological function again, but it's not even a consideration at this point. My lungs are too weak.
- WHAT HAPPENS NEXT: Home Health and Hospice is helping me rest comfortably at this time. This does NOT mean that I have given up. This simply means that right now there is nothing that can be done until/unless my lungs can heal from the pneumonia and weakness.
With much love and respect to all, I want to reiterate that this is not the time for a battle cry. I am resting, healing, and savoring the small joys of being home. I will rally again, when the time is right.
:-) Sharon
posted by Sharon | 7:49 PM
21 Comments:
best best wishes, and lots of love,
pam
Peace and comfort to you. I hope you get the rest you need so you can have the strenght to make the difficult decisions in the future. Thanks for sharing your story with us and being such an inspiration.
Glad you are home and hope you continue to rest comfortably while your lungs recover. Blessings to you.
Lord Jesus Christ,
I'm upset and disturbed,
and I pray that You will grant me
the grace of inner Peace.
As You commanded the storm winds at sea to be calm,bcommand the storms in my life to be calmed.
Give us the patience we need
to cope with the burdens and anxieties of our lives.
Grant your beloved Sharon the strength to deal with her problems, and Lord, heal her body totally and completely.
Teach us all to seek after Your will which alone brings peace of mind and peace of heart.
Amen.
You are the best warrior....
don't give up.
Best regard from Spain
María
Sharon I am sending you love, hugs, prayers, positive thoughts, and energy.
I am so sorry that you are having to go thru what you are going thru.
As always you are in my thoughts and prayers.
hugs and love , Deb(inOHio) xo
God I love you...your strength, optimism and sheer joy in life. Wonderful blog because I now have no doubt you will be back with a vengeance. So rest my dear friend and know we are all rallied with uplifting prayers standing right by your side.
Besides we both know you have wayyyyyyy to many quilt squares to cut.
Get your rest. You will heal and recover soon. With your spirit and determination, I just know it will be alright.
May the rest and good care you are receiving be the beginning of greater healing and wellness. Blessings to you all.
Many are the hands that pull down blessings from Heaven just for you! Be cheered that you are loved and be warmed that we are with you. Rest now for we will stand watch while you do. OOX
I hope you get the rest your need.Thanks for the updates.
Stay strong - You will overcome this obstacle! Thank you for your updates (:
Thank you, Sharon for keeping us posted. You truly are an amazing and gifted person. Whatever the outcome of all of this, I just want you to know you have touched my life and have been a source of hope and inspiration for me and I'm thankful to have met you. You are never far from my thoughts. Rest up, be comforted by those who love you, because the truth is you will be okay, anyway.
love,
Theresa
Thanks for keeping us posted.
We are surrounding you in positive vibes. Can ya feel 'em? Stay strong!
Paula
Dallas, TX
Regroup and heal. Enjoy the spring turning to summer, and get ready for your next treatment options. Sending healing light your way...
thinking of you...
Hi Sharon. I'm keeping up on your progess thur Andy & Amy. So glad you are home. We are praying for your comfort & strength and that every day you will be stronger. Love ya, Barb
Hi Sharon,
Just sending some positive energy your way and praying for your strength to return very soon! If anyone can do this, it would be you. You are such an inspiration. God put you here for a reason and I believe you still have lots more to do. Hope you are feeling better today!
Sharon,
May you feel the warmth of God's hands and the embrace of your chosen family. Peace to you and yours in this time of new trial and tribulation....Saundra Arnold-Smith (Caren and Ariel's Athens, GA school counselor)
Sharon,
I feel so foolish - just when I think my own life has issues too overwhelming and I am about to give up, I read your update and am able to have a better perspective. You have an amazing spirit and I am blessed to be able to learn through your grace and will to live how to approach my life a little better. Thank you for all you give and are. I pray for you daily and hope Blessings fall to you and yours.
Jodi Lynn Frasier
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