Brad,
Thanks for he update. Do let Brenda know we're praying for her.
Vicki
----- Original Message -----
From: "Brad D" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2005 9:24 PM
Subject: Re: [ECHURCH-USA] Couple updates
> Vicki and all,
>
> Thanks for the prayer. I found out today the fibroid was the size of a
> medium dinner plate, way way larger than we thought and so she's
> recovering accordingly. She lost a fair amount of blood with her
> hemoglobin at 7. She's doing well though and took a stroll down the
> hallway tonight.
>
> Brad
>
>
> on 09:24 AM 8/25/2005, Vicki and The Rors said:
> Brad,
>
> I've just seen your message. Am praying with you. Would be hard to
> expect
> a small incision and come out with one where one wasn't expected, and
> larger
> too. But glad your wife is doing well. Will pray for your uncle too.
> That's a hard thing. Praying comfort for all involved.
>
> Vicki
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Brad D" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2005 11:09 PM
> Subject: [ECHURCH-USA] Couple updates
>
>
> > 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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