Tuesday...

Good morning everyone!

Today is going to be a long day so I feel lucky to be able to start it off by starting the morning thread.

For those who didn't see my update on Shellie on Tracy's prayer post...The angioplasty went fine but there weren't any vessels that they could deal with without having a risk of Shell getting paralized from. The doctor who did it didn't think that the blood vessels/veins that were there should pose too much of an issue for today's surgery.  Shell did have some numbness & tingling on her left side and a little bit of difficulty talking. We're thinking that it was probably because of the meds used during the procedure and should be temporary.   Today, we know that she'll have to be shaved some. We don't know how much or exactly where. Shellie has long hair so I'm hoping it'll be in the back just above her spine...which is where they've indicated the tumor is. Her hair would cover that area then & make her less self-aware of it. The surgery is suppose to take ~3 hours and is suppose to start at 2. She'll be in the hospital for 4-5 more days.     Provided that all goes well today, I plan to go to work tomorrow & Thursday...even though I have to leave early each day for doctor appointments. Bill has been holding up well through this so far. I can't imagine going through this with your only child so soon after loosing your mother. Bill had a quadruple by-pass in 2002 so I've been keeping a close eye on him & his stress level. I think it's my daughter (Tiffany) though that is taking all of this the hardest. She's so afraid of losing the sister that she feels that God sent to her. They have been best buds every since they first met ('99). Tiffany is our tender-hearted child. She took it hard when Jean died.

That's about it for my update. We probably won't head to the hospital until 12-12:30. Knowing Tiff, she'll be there as soon as she gets Chance to school this morning. Today is Chance's 8th birthday. We were going to go to Cici's pizza tonight to celebrate it. I think we still should. I think after the stress of the day, we're going to need to unwind some. We'll see.

I hope that you all have a good day today. Thank you all for keeping us in your prayers. I'm quite sure that if it weren't for them, we would be having a much more difficult time of coping with it all...

huggs!
Sherri    

Good morning Sherry
Shellie and your family are in my prayers.
I think its great how your family has blended so well,you have a wonderful family.
You and Bill take care of yourselfs to and enjoy Chance"s birthday.
Isnt it amazing the power of prayer?
I gotta  find a way to bring our outside dog in (he hates it)but it is going to get so cold......
Much love and many huggs

Father God,
Guide the surgeon's hands and keep Shellie in the palm of Your hand.
Keep Bill, Sherri and Tiffany close to Your heart and give them strength.
Thank you for Your healing power and love.
In Jesus name,
Amen.

Sherri,

I am so thankful everything went well yesterday.  I hope that means all will go well today.  You all have had enough trial.  I will be sending prayers for you and your family today.  We all know the power of prayer.  Please know we are all thinking about you and your's.

Not that you asked for my two cents worth.  But I agree with you, pizza tonight for Chance's birthday would be a great release and celebration.  You will have the success of Bill's daughter's surgery to celebrate too.

As I posted yesterday, we're here to share the joys and divide the sorrow.

We're thinking about you.

Carol

Sherri,
   I hope you & Bill can get some rest today before going to the hospital.Chellie is in the best hands possible, and I know the Drs. are skilled in what they do. May the loving hands of God be with them as they remove the tumor, and she be restored to complete health.  I know that you all are enduring through  these trials with God's grace.Let Bill know Dana & are are thinking of him/you, and try not to get to stressed. (Although I never have seen him stressed, he is such a laid back kind of guy)sometimes they can put on a good front. It has been a rough time with losing Jean for you both. I know you have endured it all because of your faith & love.Call me & we'll chat -anytime. I will be at Amy's all day- she has it now. Dana is still struggling with the flu, so we won't be down there to check up on you all.
Give Tiff our love, & Chance a big boy birthday hug from me! Hard to believe he is 8-but then our Willow is 6  this Friday! Where do the years go??? I agree with Carol, go celebrate and unwind!! Chellie will be in lala land, so you all need alittle break & celebration.
  Sending you our love & prayers,
Ellen & Dana

Shellie is in my prayers today.   I hope Bill finds peace from God to have confidence that God is in control and will guide them thru the surgery..   I think Chance's birthday is a great idea for all of you and Shellie will want you to all go and take pictures so she can see them later.  I love that the girls are so close!  My prayers are with ALL of you.

Huge hugs,
Tracy

Hi Sherri

I just found out about Shellie.  I'll be thinking of all of you this afternoon.  I hope all goes well.

Good morning everyone.  Sherri, will be thinking of your family today and praying for quick healing and a successful surgery for Shellie, I am sorry for her  difficulty. 

I hope everyone has a good day.  I am hanging out at home waiting for the car window repair man to visit this afternoon...our van was broken into this weekend at Cracker Barrell parking lot and they smashed a window and stole some stuff.  Doing pretty well this week so far with protein/water/vitamins/food and am feeling pretty good.  I have my first post op appt with Dr. Inman and the dietician this week on Thursday, am looking forward to that and possibly being able to go back to work soon.

Jenni

Hugs and prayers coming your way for Shellie, you and the family as you go thru this. Take care sweetie and know that God is holding your family close!
Hugs!
Marianne