Isn't Janeen incredible? Do not let ANYONE say to you " that women aren't the stronger sex". Her recovery has amazed all the doctor's and me and yes, Janeen too. I only lasted one and a half days with her once we got home. I ended up with a nasty leg infection which planted me on my back, leg elevated and antibiotics. Janeen has been on her own cooking, cleaning and chasing Jack. Jack gets on a step stool to get in and out of his bed and up on the changing table. She made my signature soup Friday. I was going to make it for her.....yes, she's cooking for me also. It wasn't suppose to go down like this, I am the one who is suppose to do the taking care of. She measures and cleans her own drains and is wearing clothes now so she can pin her drains to something instead of them hanging. Yep, Jack has seen her body. He was speechless then said, " mommy's balls " and ran out of the room. He continues to crack us up.
I took breakfast (Mcie D's) this a.m. and brought Jack home with me so Janeen could get some much needed rest. For all of you that are anxious to see her and visit, she really needs some more time. Perhaps towards the end of next week. Hopefully, her drains will come out Monday but the output as of this morning was still too high. So we have to wait and see. Her spirits are great, way better than I had anticipated, and I think she is gorgeous, but then I always have found her beauty to be in abundance. God threw away the mold after He made her. How blessed I have been to be the one chosen for her to call Mom.
We will get through this recovery time together. Setbacks cannot stop us. We are family, we are strong and we know what it is like to Love and be Loved. Thank you all again for your help, you've been awesome teachers and I will cherish each and everyone of you always.
Love to all,
Barb
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
What a day!
It's been a tough and emotional day. I continue to do more than I am supposed to, but it's hard to stay down. The 2 pints of my own blood they put back in me may be the reason I am healing so well right now. I still feel like a truck hit me, but everyone is amazed at my progress and my color. I don't feel as perky.
I finally had a chance to read all the posts from my amazing mom and everyone's response. Do I have an incredible mother or what? How raw and revealing and honest she has been. I think she revealed things that I didn't even know.
Before my surgery, Mom and I went to an evening with James Van Praagh. It was a powerful night. He intuitively knew of my upcoming procedure and continued to touch his abdomen and chest area. He askes that you validate what he says with a verbal, yes or no. It was Yes, Yes, Yes the entire reading. But moreso, he said that me and mom were almost one. He could see a gold thread intertwined between the two of us. This didn't surprise me, just confirmation of just how close we are.
My dear mom.......You are my rock and yet as I read your posts my face is stained with tears. How brave of you...knowing that I would read this. I know there is a bond within us that was tied with a golden thread long ago. You are brave and gracious and you are love and joy. Whatever strength I have I get from you.
For all of you reading and for those I have texted or emailed, I have to be honest in saying I have almost zero recollection of doing any of this. My surgery week is alomost a blur. I'm still having memory issues. Reading what my mom wrote has filled in the gaps for me. I'm still foggy. I have 2 drains in still. I have to stripe the lines and empty them every 12 hours and it makes me nauseous. My body feels so foreign to me. I know I need time and this is one of my many lessons; patience and time. I ask God to grant me the strength and patience everyday as I am in for a long recovery period. I don't even care what I will look like anymore because I feel so weird, but I know now I will wear my scars proudly. I've earned it!!!
So today was also rough because mom has a leg infection. It's very difficult for her to stand, walk, much less run around after a two year old. She decided tonight after she put Jack to bed that she was going home. Of course I started to cry. I know I can pretty much do things for myself. And she will be back in the morning, but if we have any late night readers, I would ask for your continued prayers for all of us. I think my mom was worried that her body would give out or betray her in some way. I think God knows I'm fine and it's His way of telling her she needs to go back and take care of herself. I've been through a lot, but emotional rollar coasters can be just as dangerous. She needs time for her. I'll start to call on those that have offered to help.
I re-read what I wrote and I still feel so off. I think I need more time for the fog to wear off. Not sure if I'm making sense?
I thank everyone who is taking the time to read this. For those praying for me and my family. To my family and friends, GOD, I love you all!! Gods blessings comes in many forms. My physical pain is nothing compared to what I have gained in my mind and heart. I'm blessed!
Good night. Mom, be well. See you tomorrow.
Love, Janeen
P.S. Sleep tight my baby Jack. Mommy loves you!
I finally had a chance to read all the posts from my amazing mom and everyone's response. Do I have an incredible mother or what? How raw and revealing and honest she has been. I think she revealed things that I didn't even know.
Before my surgery, Mom and I went to an evening with James Van Praagh. It was a powerful night. He intuitively knew of my upcoming procedure and continued to touch his abdomen and chest area. He askes that you validate what he says with a verbal, yes or no. It was Yes, Yes, Yes the entire reading. But moreso, he said that me and mom were almost one. He could see a gold thread intertwined between the two of us. This didn't surprise me, just confirmation of just how close we are.
My dear mom.......You are my rock and yet as I read your posts my face is stained with tears. How brave of you...knowing that I would read this. I know there is a bond within us that was tied with a golden thread long ago. You are brave and gracious and you are love and joy. Whatever strength I have I get from you.
For all of you reading and for those I have texted or emailed, I have to be honest in saying I have almost zero recollection of doing any of this. My surgery week is alomost a blur. I'm still having memory issues. Reading what my mom wrote has filled in the gaps for me. I'm still foggy. I have 2 drains in still. I have to stripe the lines and empty them every 12 hours and it makes me nauseous. My body feels so foreign to me. I know I need time and this is one of my many lessons; patience and time. I ask God to grant me the strength and patience everyday as I am in for a long recovery period. I don't even care what I will look like anymore because I feel so weird, but I know now I will wear my scars proudly. I've earned it!!!
So today was also rough because mom has a leg infection. It's very difficult for her to stand, walk, much less run around after a two year old. She decided tonight after she put Jack to bed that she was going home. Of course I started to cry. I know I can pretty much do things for myself. And she will be back in the morning, but if we have any late night readers, I would ask for your continued prayers for all of us. I think my mom was worried that her body would give out or betray her in some way. I think God knows I'm fine and it's His way of telling her she needs to go back and take care of herself. I've been through a lot, but emotional rollar coasters can be just as dangerous. She needs time for her. I'll start to call on those that have offered to help.
I re-read what I wrote and I still feel so off. I think I need more time for the fog to wear off. Not sure if I'm making sense?
I thank everyone who is taking the time to read this. For those praying for me and my family. To my family and friends, GOD, I love you all!! Gods blessings comes in many forms. My physical pain is nothing compared to what I have gained in my mind and heart. I'm blessed!
Good night. Mom, be well. See you tomorrow.
Love, Janeen
P.S. Sleep tight my baby Jack. Mommy loves you!
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
I'm Home
My mom justed showed me this blog that she started for me. I am so overwhelmed right now that it will take some time to read what she has started and all of your comments.
This has been a very difficult process for us all. But I must say I am in awe of the many blessings God continues to bestow upon me and my family.
I am forever grateful for the love and support. I thank God for He surrounded me with such amazing and talented doctors and nurses. He walked with me when I was scared. He was there with me when I was wheeled into the operating room for what turned out to be an 18 and 1/2 hour surgery. He was by my mom's side the entire time. As well as all of my family and friends that were praying for me. And He continues to be with me as I heal.
This has been a life altering experience and one that I will not take lightly. I am forever changed. I have a much deeper faith when at times I thought I had none. I know now that it does no good to hang onto anger and hurt. We are all here to love and BE loved.
I am home tonight with my mom and beloved son Jack and my puppies Sophie and Pearl. I couldn't be any happier right now. I missed Jack so much. He's the love of my life. I will continue at a later date......Thank you.
Love, Janeen
This has been a very difficult process for us all. But I must say I am in awe of the many blessings God continues to bestow upon me and my family.
I am forever grateful for the love and support. I thank God for He surrounded me with such amazing and talented doctors and nurses. He walked with me when I was scared. He was there with me when I was wheeled into the operating room for what turned out to be an 18 and 1/2 hour surgery. He was by my mom's side the entire time. As well as all of my family and friends that were praying for me. And He continues to be with me as I heal.
This has been a life altering experience and one that I will not take lightly. I am forever changed. I have a much deeper faith when at times I thought I had none. I know now that it does no good to hang onto anger and hurt. We are all here to love and BE loved.
I am home tonight with my mom and beloved son Jack and my puppies Sophie and Pearl. I couldn't be any happier right now. I missed Jack so much. He's the love of my life. I will continue at a later date......Thank you.
Love, Janeen
Monday, September 19, 2011
Good-bye..9-19-11
Tomorrow around noon Janeen and I will say good-bye to all doctor's, nurses, Serenity House and Santa Monica. The doctor's released her as of today and she is most anxious to get home. I held up the return home date as I really needed a day for me and I felt terrible but Janeen understood and so tomorrow will become the big day. We have only spoken by phone today but she is getting off almost all of her drugs, I think for pain she is only managing it with Tylenol and Ambein to sleep. All the other meds are up-
setting her stomach. Two drains have to stay in until next week when we will come back here for a check up and they will take the drains out at that time. She's going crazy without a shower, a sponge bath daily just doesn't cut it. When I go to Serenity House tomorrow we are going to get her hair washed and that will make her feel better.
Tomorrow night she will be in her own bed with Jack and her beloved Sophie & Pearl. She wants to see her girls as she has also missed them terribly.
My daily devotional has helped me so much. I like the following: Trust ME and refuse to worry, for I AM YOUR STRENGTH AND SONG. You are feeling wobbly this morning, looking at difficult times looming ahead, measuring them against your own strength. However, they are not today's tasks-or even
tomorrow's. So leave them in the future and come home to the present where you will find Me waiting for you. Since I AM YOUR STRENGTH, I can empower you to handle each task as it comes. Because I AM YOUR SONG, I can give you Joy as you work alongside Me.
One day very soon, this blog will be turned over to Janeen. I will be staying at Janeen's for some time, maybe 6 weeks, we will both need to pull strength from God's love for us.....two very strong women under the same roof and one adorable little boy. That's going to be another whole different story and Janeen can write that one. One thing i know for sure, both of us are bursting with gratitude for all our many blessings.
Good-bye for now.........Barb
setting her stomach. Two drains have to stay in until next week when we will come back here for a check up and they will take the drains out at that time. She's going crazy without a shower, a sponge bath daily just doesn't cut it. When I go to Serenity House tomorrow we are going to get her hair washed and that will make her feel better.
Tomorrow night she will be in her own bed with Jack and her beloved Sophie & Pearl. She wants to see her girls as she has also missed them terribly.
My daily devotional has helped me so much. I like the following: Trust ME and refuse to worry, for I AM YOUR STRENGTH AND SONG. You are feeling wobbly this morning, looking at difficult times looming ahead, measuring them against your own strength. However, they are not today's tasks-or even
tomorrow's. So leave them in the future and come home to the present where you will find Me waiting for you. Since I AM YOUR STRENGTH, I can empower you to handle each task as it comes. Because I AM YOUR SONG, I can give you Joy as you work alongside Me.
One day very soon, this blog will be turned over to Janeen. I will be staying at Janeen's for some time, maybe 6 weeks, we will both need to pull strength from God's love for us.....two very strong women under the same roof and one adorable little boy. That's going to be another whole different story and Janeen can write that one. One thing i know for sure, both of us are bursting with gratitude for all our many blessings.
Good-bye for now.........Barb
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Emotional Week End
Finally on Friday night Jack walked in to the hospital with his stethoscope around his neck and his doctor's bag in hand. ( Picture will be added later ). I tried to prepare Jack for what he was about to walk into but how do you prepare a two year old who has never been away from his mother? Janeen was sitting in a chair, all visible tubes and IV's removed, he knocked and entered and stared as if he was in total disbelief. He ran to the corner of the room crying, Janeen's crying then I started crying: I went over to him and took his hand and told him everything was OK and then he gave his mommy a big hug and kiss. We visited for 2 hrs. and then jack and I went to the hotel. We went back to the hospital in the morning as Janeen was being transfered to Serenity House at noon. Later that evening Jack and I joined Janeen for dinner and quality time at Serenity House. Jack climbed up in bed with Janeen and held hands and watched a video. He gave her his gift and of course there were more tears. She cries a lot and seeing her so emotional just kills me. She says she feels really strange and so uncomfortable and she wants to go home. The doctor's have no problem with her going home but I do. I'm still so worried about clots and infection and MY
acute fatigue. We decided to wait til Sunday and see how things were going. Well, at 5:00 am Jack woke up and said his tummy hurt. By 6:00 am he is throwing up all over the bed and I thruthfully didn't know where to start. Keeping him calm was number one, then start cleaning up. By 9:00 am it was the other end and I decided Jack needed to go home. Thank God for Suzi & Jerry! They came up and made my day. I am so tired I can't even tell you. They took Jack out for some fresh air then brought him back to me and I put him down for a nap. ( A 4 Hr. Nap ). Jerry stayed with Jack and Suzi and I ran over to Serenity House. Again, Janeen cried when she saw us and we told her Jack had to go home. Obviously this was upsetting news but she said for us to do what we thought was best, Jack left at 8:00 pm and I'm going to go to bed early and tomorrow do nothing but rest.
Oh, it gets better......parking valet at the hotel changed my lights from AUTO to ON. I could not tell in the day time my lights were on so after visiting Janeen today Suzi & I got to sit in an under ground garage for over an hour waiting for AAA and then had to buy a new battery. Oh, not finished yet....housekeeping vacuumed up one of my diamond earings. They went through the vacuum bags and found it. You know what, I was even to tired to care. I have just way to much to be thankful for.
Emotions are running high right now but I do believe once we get home on TUESDAY Janeen will feel better. There's just no place like home!
I just was thinking back to a week ago tonight. It is so hard to believe how fast this week has really gone. It is a week I don't ever want to repeat. I thank God for giving us the strength to get through it and continued blessings for the remainder of Janeen's recovery. All the prayers said have been answered and I would ask that Janeen remain in your prayers as she struggles to keep her mind on what is important now, HEALING. This is not the end of the road for Janeen, there will be another surgery 3 to 4 months from now.
Thank you everyone. Love, Barb
acute fatigue. We decided to wait til Sunday and see how things were going. Well, at 5:00 am Jack woke up and said his tummy hurt. By 6:00 am he is throwing up all over the bed and I thruthfully didn't know where to start. Keeping him calm was number one, then start cleaning up. By 9:00 am it was the other end and I decided Jack needed to go home. Thank God for Suzi & Jerry! They came up and made my day. I am so tired I can't even tell you. They took Jack out for some fresh air then brought him back to me and I put him down for a nap. ( A 4 Hr. Nap ). Jerry stayed with Jack and Suzi and I ran over to Serenity House. Again, Janeen cried when she saw us and we told her Jack had to go home. Obviously this was upsetting news but she said for us to do what we thought was best, Jack left at 8:00 pm and I'm going to go to bed early and tomorrow do nothing but rest.
Oh, it gets better......parking valet at the hotel changed my lights from AUTO to ON. I could not tell in the day time my lights were on so after visiting Janeen today Suzi & I got to sit in an under ground garage for over an hour waiting for AAA and then had to buy a new battery. Oh, not finished yet....housekeeping vacuumed up one of my diamond earings. They went through the vacuum bags and found it. You know what, I was even to tired to care. I have just way to much to be thankful for.
Emotions are running high right now but I do believe once we get home on TUESDAY Janeen will feel better. There's just no place like home!
I just was thinking back to a week ago tonight. It is so hard to believe how fast this week has really gone. It is a week I don't ever want to repeat. I thank God for giving us the strength to get through it and continued blessings for the remainder of Janeen's recovery. All the prayers said have been answered and I would ask that Janeen remain in your prayers as she struggles to keep her mind on what is important now, HEALING. This is not the end of the road for Janeen, there will be another surgery 3 to 4 months from now.
Thank you everyone. Love, Barb
Friday, September 16, 2011
Friday The 16th
Good day to all. I am home now, it is time for Jack to go visit his mommy. I went to the hospital this morning @ 8:30 and Janeen was crying. Emotions are running high, she didn't feel well and just needed a good cry. I held her and we figured out together what needed to be done as she knew I was not going to be with her today. Her daytime nurse came in and we put a plan in motion and waited for her doctor to come. Our morning breakfast we ordered for 9:00 am arrived @ 8:15 am.....that damn butler can't tell time. Needless to say breakfast left a little to be desired but so what, right? Janeen might feel like crap but she looks good and her doctor's are still shaking their heads as to how fast she is healing. I think after today the only tubes that will remain will be the stomach drains and I've had my tutorial. I can do this...no problem.
We have all agreed, tomorrow Janeen will transfer to Serenity House. Those of you who have schedules also have the phone number and she has her ipad and cell with her from here on out. Just please don't bombard her with calls. I think texting is the best method of communication or call me. (949) 433-0492...............It hurts for her to talk still and the side affects of all the drugs make her feel yucky. Once she sees Jack she will feel better but my visits will now become much, much shorter. Sort of a double edge sword for me but this is what Janeen wanted so Jack will join Janeen and me at the hospital then Serenity House.
All tissue is still looking good breast monitors should be removed by the time I get back tonight. That means, the abdomen transplant was a HUGE success. YEAH!!!! There is some redness on her abdomen that two of her four doctors are concerned about (infection) but she has no temperature and they want to see if it goes away on its own, and feel it is due to surgical trauma in that area. More antibotics now will only make her feel worse. I had her walk over to the big window to see her stomach in direct daylight (the doctor thought I was genius) and it doesn't look so red. I look red when I walk in her room, again hospitals do not have the most flattering lighting. Dr. Straub here thinks she is fine.
It goes without saying it has been an exhausting week but taking care of someone you love is such a privilege. We've shared some incredible moments together this week and I feel closer to her than ever before if you can imagine that. I'm anxious to see Baby Jack he should be home soon. I'll blog again tomorrow. XO Barb
We have all agreed, tomorrow Janeen will transfer to Serenity House. Those of you who have schedules also have the phone number and she has her ipad and cell with her from here on out. Just please don't bombard her with calls. I think texting is the best method of communication or call me. (949) 433-0492...............It hurts for her to talk still and the side affects of all the drugs make her feel yucky. Once she sees Jack she will feel better but my visits will now become much, much shorter. Sort of a double edge sword for me but this is what Janeen wanted so Jack will join Janeen and me at the hospital then Serenity House.
All tissue is still looking good breast monitors should be removed by the time I get back tonight. That means, the abdomen transplant was a HUGE success. YEAH!!!! There is some redness on her abdomen that two of her four doctors are concerned about (infection) but she has no temperature and they want to see if it goes away on its own, and feel it is due to surgical trauma in that area. More antibotics now will only make her feel worse. I had her walk over to the big window to see her stomach in direct daylight (the doctor thought I was genius) and it doesn't look so red. I look red when I walk in her room, again hospitals do not have the most flattering lighting. Dr. Straub here thinks she is fine.
It goes without saying it has been an exhausting week but taking care of someone you love is such a privilege. We've shared some incredible moments together this week and I feel closer to her than ever before if you can imagine that. I'm anxious to see Baby Jack he should be home soon. I'll blog again tomorrow. XO Barb
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Thursday the 15th
Where do I start? I'll go back to last night around mid-night I made an executive decision to up grade Janeen's room to V.I.P. Status. Yep, the room is prettier and she has her own butler. Her bed sheets have escalated from rash quality to 500 thread count and a lovely duvet. The hospital sent flowers and a fruit basket which consisted of bananas. Lot's of bananas. She gets a menu now that differs from hospital menu and they also cook for me. I could no longer sustain on candy and bagels. The cafeteria is so far from her room my old legs said no more......the food needs to come to us. So now Mom is happy and Janeen is happy. We sit in our Barker Loungers and we look like the odd couple.
Now the good news. Biopsy report came back NO CANCER was found! We were so happy to hear that news. Also, today her catheter, three drains, IV and her pain pump.....All OUT! She now walks the hall and is able to manage the bathroom on her own. Her doctors and nurses are in shock. Looks like the schedule I sent out is a little off but I think only by one day. I am guessing she will go to Serenity House on Saturday. That's the plan tonight and I don't foresee any change in her return home date.
I was suppose to be home today and relieve my sister and her husband of grandparent duties but I couldn't leave Janeen. They agreed I needed to stay here as Jack is having a blast with them and Janeen was not remotely ready for Jack. So I spent today with Janeen and tonight she is in a much better place in regards to pain and mobility. Tomorrow I will come have breakfast with her then head home, go to her house and check things out, then grab Jack and be back at the hospital hopefully for dinner. A family dinner @ St. John's Health Center. Then I take Jack to the hotel with me. That is going to be interesting, a whole new chapter but I'll report on that as those experiences unfold.
Gotta go I'm being summoned for a photo op! Then I am going to head back to Shutter's. I will get to bed early tonight tomorrow is another long day.
Taking care of Janeen has been such a pleasure. She is an extremely good patient even when she is in extreme pain. Yes, a real trooper.
Good Night, Barb
Now the good news. Biopsy report came back NO CANCER was found! We were so happy to hear that news. Also, today her catheter, three drains, IV and her pain pump.....All OUT! She now walks the hall and is able to manage the bathroom on her own. Her doctors and nurses are in shock. Looks like the schedule I sent out is a little off but I think only by one day. I am guessing she will go to Serenity House on Saturday. That's the plan tonight and I don't foresee any change in her return home date.
I was suppose to be home today and relieve my sister and her husband of grandparent duties but I couldn't leave Janeen. They agreed I needed to stay here as Jack is having a blast with them and Janeen was not remotely ready for Jack. So I spent today with Janeen and tonight she is in a much better place in regards to pain and mobility. Tomorrow I will come have breakfast with her then head home, go to her house and check things out, then grab Jack and be back at the hospital hopefully for dinner. A family dinner @ St. John's Health Center. Then I take Jack to the hotel with me. That is going to be interesting, a whole new chapter but I'll report on that as those experiences unfold.
Gotta go I'm being summoned for a photo op! Then I am going to head back to Shutter's. I will get to bed early tonight tomorrow is another long day.
Taking care of Janeen has been such a pleasure. She is an extremely good patient even when she is in extreme pain. Yes, a real trooper.
Good Night, Barb
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Wednesday The 14th
I am in Janeen's hospital room and she is watching Dr. Oz. She has no idea what I am doing. So, now the update:
She has been up twice today. Yep, with all those tubes she gets up and I am so proud od her. We changed her in to one of those gowns she didn't want to bring (remember that post earlier) and she looks wonderful. She had her first solid food 1/2 bagel from the cafeteria. Tomorrow she will walk to a chair and sit up for a while. I've been taking pictures but I don't think it would be nice for me to post them as she still doesn't know about this blog. All in time. Everyone here is so sweet, no complaints from either of us.
Her breasts are doing great. Fantastic blood flow, in fact when they do the doplar it is so loud. I do believe they are surviving the transplant. I think by now there would have been signs of trouble. I have missed the doctors every day but they would have called me if they saw a problem. She is much more alert today but she needs to go to sleep. I'm going to leave and come back later....maybe she will fall asleep if I just leave. To be continued.............Barb
She has been up twice today. Yep, with all those tubes she gets up and I am so proud od her. We changed her in to one of those gowns she didn't want to bring (remember that post earlier) and she looks wonderful. She had her first solid food 1/2 bagel from the cafeteria. Tomorrow she will walk to a chair and sit up for a while. I've been taking pictures but I don't think it would be nice for me to post them as she still doesn't know about this blog. All in time. Everyone here is so sweet, no complaints from either of us.
Her breasts are doing great. Fantastic blood flow, in fact when they do the doplar it is so loud. I do believe they are surviving the transplant. I think by now there would have been signs of trouble. I have missed the doctors every day but they would have called me if they saw a problem. She is much more alert today but she needs to go to sleep. I'm going to leave and come back later....maybe she will fall asleep if I just leave. To be continued.............Barb
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
24 Hours Later
It is now Tuesday evening @ 10:00 pm. I just got back from the hospital and I am happy to report Janeen is doing great and looks Amazing! She is in a great deal of pain and drifts in and out of sleep which is what she is suppose to be doing. They were going to have her get up and walk to a chair and sit but Dr. Orringer re-thought that plan and told me he wanted to give her some more time. She is doing so well, she is out of CCU ( she was scheduled to be there for 3 days) and was settled into her private room around 4:00 pm today. She looks so incredibly beautiful while sleeping, so peaceful and relaxed. She was able to take a few sips of broth while I was there but water and chap stick are the favorites of the evening. I simply cannot tell you what her doctor's accomplished in that operating room yesterday. I took pictures of her tonight so she could see their work and she was blown away. Not only have they saved her life but they are masterfully skilled physicians. When the surgery finally was over last evening/early today actually, both Plastic Surgeons looked whipped. She had four doctors and at any given time 20 other personnel in the OR. A fantastic team of specialists and they should be so proud of their work. They obviously love what they do and all were so humble as well as patient and caring.
I am extremely emotional today. Thankful does not adaquately describe my my feelings. I slipped into the chapel while Janeen was sleeping tonight and cried my eyes out. The little chapal was so comforting and I was alone with God Almighty. It was the place I was longing to visit yesterday but I didn't want to leave the waiting room and miss my updates during the surgery.
Thank you Darren for staying with your sister today so I could get a little shut eye. I had been going on 2 hrs. sleep in 48 hrs. Your presence yesterday was so nice and I loved spending those long hours with you. Janeen kicked me out of the hospital tonight, she said I looked tired and she wanted me to go to the hotel. No arguement from me and that is where I am now writing this post.
Thank you Grandmoe and Bobo for taking such good care of Jack. When I told Janeen you were following her directions as instructed she said, " I don't even care I hurt to much to worry about it". I hope you are enjoying him and he is being a good little boy.
I'm signing off, sleep is calling me...........Barb
I am extremely emotional today. Thankful does not adaquately describe my my feelings. I slipped into the chapel while Janeen was sleeping tonight and cried my eyes out. The little chapal was so comforting and I was alone with God Almighty. It was the place I was longing to visit yesterday but I didn't want to leave the waiting room and miss my updates during the surgery.
Thank you Darren for staying with your sister today so I could get a little shut eye. I had been going on 2 hrs. sleep in 48 hrs. Your presence yesterday was so nice and I loved spending those long hours with you. Janeen kicked me out of the hospital tonight, she said I looked tired and she wanted me to go to the hotel. No arguement from me and that is where I am now writing this post.
Thank you Grandmoe and Bobo for taking such good care of Jack. When I told Janeen you were following her directions as instructed she said, " I don't even care I hurt to much to worry about it". I hope you are enjoying him and he is being a good little boy.
I'm signing off, sleep is calling me...........Barb
Monday, September 12, 2011
She Did It!!!!
The OR just called,it is 11:15 pm, they are applying the dressings and she will proceed to recovery. I can't believe today. So much emotion, ao many prayers and now my girl gets to rest. I'm crying and I can't see what I'm typing but I'm so happy. Janeen is now on the road to recovery......I can hardly stand waiting any longer. I just need to see her and hold her hand. Janeen's doctor's are my heroes and how do you say thank you, not just for their knowledge and surgical skills, but for their caring manner. I wish you all could meet this team Janeen had working on her today. They all have to be exhausted, God Bless Them All!
What an amazing day. It is a day I will never forget. Thanks to everyone who helped my family get to where we are this very minute. Loving each other, caring for each other and praying for each other. I love my family with all our dysfunctions and silly squabbles. We came together as a family and I am so proud of all of us. I don't care how tired I am I have to stay until she wakes up, I promised Janeen and everyone knows a promise is a promise. This was the longest 18 1/2 hrs. of my life.
Good Night.......tomorrow is another day.
Barb
What an amazing day. It is a day I will never forget. Thanks to everyone who helped my family get to where we are this very minute. Loving each other, caring for each other and praying for each other. I love my family with all our dysfunctions and silly squabbles. We came together as a family and I am so proud of all of us. I don't care how tired I am I have to stay until she wakes up, I promised Janeen and everyone knows a promise is a promise. This was the longest 18 1/2 hrs. of my life.
Good Night.......tomorrow is another day.
Barb
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