Just so you all know...

Today I stopped taking many of my medications that help me function on a day to day basis in preparation for the surgery I'm having on Sept 1. Please know that if you do not hear from me, it's because I'm already starting to have difficulty with typing and excess pain. In another 2 weeks I have to stop even more of my medications and by the time of the surgery I will have none of them left in my system and will feel really horrible. I think the only one I will still be on at the time of surgery is the antidepressant that all my docs suggested I be on because the pain levels are going to elevate so dramatically during this time. For those who pray, please pray for me. I will appreciate it. Thank you for understanding. If you have my number, you can call me, it might be easier for a few months. Love to all, Rachel PS I will try to at least read everything and keep myself up to date on all of you!!!

Rachel, Good Luck ...it will all be worth it in the end. ((Hugs)) Ellen

Wishing you luck and edurance, Rachel. Dianne

Rachel: I'm not the most religious person in the world, but I do pray and you will be included in my prayers. Call me if you would like to talk my # is 328-8048 (best time to call is after 9:00 in the evening) oxox Rosemary

I will definitely be praying for you Rachel. Hopefully the time will pass by quickly and it will all be worth it. Robyn

Thank you all... sorry not posting one for each like usual. This will be worth it in the end, I'm just hoping I can function enough to take care of the babies... they shouldn't suffer but they are trying to help already. I am having major phone issues at the moment, my new cell phone has a short in it somewhere and the battery won't hold a charge, so please call and leave a message for me when you do and I'll get back to you when my phone is working. If I don't call you, it's because my phone numbers are stored in a variety of different cell phones and I haven't managed to make a master list yet!!! Huggles to all Rachel

My prayers are with you to help and get you through this time. And I just know it will all be worth it in the end Love you girl! Gigee

Thanks Gigee... how are you doing after your surgery? I've been worried about you but wanted to let you rest and recover. Huggles Rachel

I am going pretty well. First 2 days were very rough mainly I think because I couldn't sleep due to reactions to vicadin. But they changed that yesterday and I was able to sleep all night last night so I am feeling much better this morning. Feel free to call anytime, I'm answering Love ya! Gigee