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
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From: "Brad D" <[log in to unmask]>
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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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