Hi Brad, I'm still praying for Brenda, and for you. Kathy's advice was
excellent. <smile>
I'm reading messages and I'm praying for all of you.
I'm also loving a new computer! lol.
Love and Blessings,
Pat Ferguson
At 10:40 PM 8/26/2005, you wrote:
>Kathy,
>
>Actually she is doing very well. I think it is safe to say I've been
>through the worst emotional ups and downs in the past long before this op,
>and it is a smooth ride until menopause lol. I'm thankful they were able
>to keep one ovary for estrogen production. I'll keep your words in mind
>though in case I begin to wonder if I'm suddenly doing everything wrong,
>too demanding, expect too much of her, never think she does anything right
>and generally loose my mind suddenly *smile*.
>
>Brad
>
>
>
>on 07:37 AM 8/26/2005, Kathy Du Bois said:
>Hey Brad,
>Definitely praying for Brenda's recovery. I hope that you have been
>warned to be patient with her as her hormones get balanced. This
>type of surgery can be rough on some people, and their spouses. (GRIN!)
>God bless,
>Kathy
>
>
>At 01:09 AM 8/25/2005, you wrote:
> >First off, as I mentioned in an earlier post, my wife went in for
>surgery
> >today. I'll warn you of a hack job on the spelling coming up *smile*.
>She
> >went in for removal of the uterus which contained a fibroid. The plan
>was
> >to make thre very small incisions and remove the unneeded parts through
> >nature's path . I digress. The doctor in turn had to make a larger
> >incision in the abdomen for removal as he said the fibroid was in his
> >words, "huge". How huge I don't know. This will increase her recovery
>time
> >and restrictions so prayer is appreciated on that as she scheduled
>herself
> >off of work for two and a half weeks all up and then having some hired
> >help come in as needed for lifting and etc. They say 6 to 8 weeks for
>not
> >returning to work generally. Additionally they removed one of the
>ovaries
> >due to anamitriosis I believe pronounced, anna-me-tree-osis.
>Non-cancerous
> >lining of the womb which grew into the ovary. So overall things went
>well.
> >She was feeling rather out of it yet when I left her but doing very well
> >from what I expected.
> >
> >Now, onto another medical issue in our family. Some time ago I asked for
> >prayer for an uncle of mine who had throat cancer. He was doing well
>after
> >quite a battle, but now again in the hospital and he is refusing
> >treatments and does not want to go through it all again. He has said
>he'd
> >rather just let it up to Jesus at this point. They are, of course,
>trying
> >to convince him to try it, but he is just tired of fighting it all.
>God's
> >will be done. They said if he doesn't have treatment that he doesn't
>have
> >real long. I don't know what that means. When my wife gets up to speed
>on
> >her recovery, I would like to ride down to Milwaukee area for a visit.
> >I've not seen or talked with him since my brother's funeral in 98. This
>is
> >the guy who not only encouraged me, but inspired me to play guitar and I
> >am extremely grateful for that.
> >
> >On a more lighter side, minus a couple small items, the refinishing of
>our
> >lower level is done. I have yet to glue down a few trim pieces, install
>a
> >few base cove mouldings, build a in-wall shelf/box for a TV and fix two
> >blasted plumbing joints that I can't get to stop dripping. The day care
>is
> >moved down there and ready for final inspection next week. I am so glad
>it
> >is done, and now have an office of my own on the main floor. I am really
> >jazzed about that and it will be very nice when things pick up here in a
> >couple weeks.
> >
> >Thanks for praying as needed.
> >
> >Brad
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