The morning of my Surgery
It’s twelve fifteen AM and instead of being asleep I’m up… It is less then 7 hours to my surgery and I’m home writing a post. Who’s the idiot here?
My daughter who was to return from vacation tonight; is a few hours overdue and my two grand daughters Mary 18 and Kala 19 have been taking care of Noah 4 who is sick with a very bad cold. Mary is sure Noah is alright and Kala is sure he isn’t. My sister the nurse is in Wheatfield, an hour away has been talking to Kala tonight by phone, helping her manage the crisis with Noah and his cold. My daughter’s cell phone is dead, and she has no idea how sick Noah is. Or that Kala and I have been on the phone helping each other feel better while the time passes until Sherry returns home. All this while I’ve been cleansing my body, and you know what that means…(I’ve spent the day and evening in the bathroom, doing you no what) and I can’t come to the rescue as I have surgery for possible cancer in my ovary early this morning and I shouldn’t get exposed to a cold if possible. Meanwhile, I’m asking why the heck Sherry and Bill moved so darn far away from the family. Tonight it’s a real pain, you know where.
So, Mary and Kala have been trying to hold down the fort. It appears Noah is asleep and everything is calm for a few minutes. I’ve asked them to call and let me know as soon as mom gets in the door. I know I won’t sleep until she’s home. William is also home he’s 13 and has promised me he’ll go to sleep now. It’s late for all of us…
So here I am on the eve of my surgery. Busier then heck, counting the minutes until they are in the house; and my grandchildren are alright and back with their parents. My bottom is killing me and my hands are raw from washing. Is there no modesty when you prepare for surgery? I will say that these incidents have kept me from thinking about the pain in my gallbladder and the imminent removal of my ovary and tube. However, at this time I just want it over. I want that darn anesthetic, so I wake up and it’s over. I want to know what I have for sure and move on…
During the day, Pastor Anita from the
How do they stay at such a personal level with so many in their congregation? I remember a few years ago, before the church was finished, Pastor Carl said, they would grow to the needs of the community, however someway with God’s help remain small and they have. I can’t remember his exact words; however, I knew his commitment was always to be able to manage the parishioner’s needs. From my window they are doing just that. They have assembled a team of good people who have been able to minister to most requests of their church. It’s a wonderful place to know and attend. I doubt there isn’t something there for everyone. The different ministries are amazing and still growing.
So tomorrow, I mean later today, I head to
Although I never knew them before this diagnosis less then a month ago when Doctor Baker was recommended by my primary Dr Shafik and Dr. Baker recommended Dr kulayat. Sometimes you don’t need anything more, except a feeling and I had it with both of the doctors. Now we await the surgery results, and I’ll be able to tell how long before I’m back plunking on this computer which has become my passion.
So wish me well, and hope I’m not gone long. I really love this part of my life. And tonight thanks for listening to my rambles…and tonight that’s what they are…
Wishing you the sleep I can’t seem to find.
My best, Dorothy
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I wish you well my dear friend. I will always be there for you and Bob and I love you and Joe.
Kelly
If Ive got my head round the time differences , it being 6 30 pm here , you will be mid day plus a bit ove rthere so maybe still in surgery or just out ? Either way , Youre not going to be reading this right now , but when you get back to the computer I hope you read in the knowldege there were a lot of people you havent met yet , but who feel they know you a bit from your blog and who want you to be ok . Take the best care of yourself
Love and Light .
Shelagh
Hope all went well and you are up and running again soon!
love and light.
Ernestine /Awaken/Eons
I feel at peace that all went well for you yesterday and you are resting comfortably. God bless you and your family. Can’t wait to hear from you.
I was watching a Disney movie yesterday, “Aladin 2?, with my god-daughter. A line came up in the show that reminded me of you.
“You came into our world when we were all messed up inside. You reached out your hand and took us on a magic carpet ride. Look around – there is love everywhere. It’s because people like you don’t just come out of thin air.” Your a gift!
Your Friend:
Kelly
I love you Dorth…I know you’ll get through this…our love and prayers are with you….
Rob
Dorothy,
For the many kind words you have said as I have been going through my own cancer these past several months…may god bless you and may you find strength in him during this time.
Randie