Loss but alot of GAIN

I want to thank all of you for the prayers while I was having the mastectomy on Friday.

I had my left breast removed on Friday...everything went great, the lymph nodes came back clean...thanks to all the prayers.... Although.I more then likely will be having Chemo, but no radiation.

I came home on Saturday, and that evening a knock at my door to  notify me that my dad  passed away in Alabama, I had to drive from chicago to alabama on Sunday to release his body.

Believe it or not, the Crohns is so far very under control.

Between Saturday and Sunday a lady had stolen all of my fathers bank accounts jewlery etc., I now have an attorney in Alabama helping with the criminal chargers, his estate, and my sanity.

I have come back from Alabama a changed person, it all has been a life changing time.

Life is so short to deal with un wanted drama.

Remember this IT is so important,,EVERYDAY TELL YOUR LOVE ONEs YOU LOVE THEM>

If you are distant with someone you care about, Eliminate the distance.

I had not spoke with my dad in almost a year, for one reason or another, but when I picked up his personal belongings from the hopital, I opened his wallet and my picture was right there, everyday when he opened his wallet he thought of me!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so thankful for that, It made me realize how much he did love me although he hardly ever spoke those words.

I have lost alot this week, my breast, my father BUT.....I have also gained alot, A new ME....a New understanding of life but most of all, a new understanding of my love for my family and my dearest friends...INCLUDING all of you!

 

It's a relief to hear that your surgery went well. Let's hope that the chemo as smoothly as it can. I'm sorry to hear about your father. I know how difficult it is to lose a parent, particularly when you don't live nearby. It's terrible that this woman stole your father's things! I'm continually amazed at what horrible things people will do when given an opportunity. I can't imagine going through all that you are right now. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Good luck with getting your father's things back. Keep us posted on what happens!

Hugs,
Jen

Wow! is about all that I can think of to say. Your post touched me so much. I would like to praise you for your courage and
fortitude, not only dealing with your surgery, but the sudden loss of your father. I live away from my oldest son, and 3 of my
siblings, so your words meant a lot to me. I shall be mailing my son this morning. Like you say, just to say I love you.
Bless you and I hope they find the culprit, who stole your Dad's possessions.

Hi Glad your surgery is done and hope you are on the mend it is wonderful your nodes are good that certainly makes a big difference. Hope in time your lost will become less painfull .Best Wishes and continued good health glad the CD is not giving you problems now. lol gail

I feel very fortunate. THis cancer scare is a whole lot better then it could have been,i have met somewonerful people helping me through my illnesses, and with my father. the lady cashed a forged check the day my dad died....but such good will come from so much evil.

have any of you heard of holy tea

Miracles, I hope that from this point on, your good news far outweighs your bad news. What a week you've had! I'm glad your surgery went well. I'm very sorry for your loss. I think you have a few more chapters for your book. I know it will have a happy ending! Take care.

You are so courageous.  You made me stop feeling sorry for myself as I read your story.  I am praying for you.  My sympathy on your loss.  With all of the surgeries and medical problems you've endured over the years, I know that you have God's Grace.  So continued blessings is headed your way and I'm sure you'll be able to handle your dad's business even though the lady tried to handle it her err way.  God bless you and continued healing to you.

Toni

30 years CD; asacol; remicade; imuran; folic acid; vicadin; proctofoam, etc. als.

I can relate to the pity parties. I have had my share. As a single mom to a 14 year old son, it is hard. I try not to make him suffer by my illness. I stay home a lot and still feel obligated to chaperone him and his friends when necessary. Last month, I had a very bad experience. Was taking him and his friend to an event and it was very hot outside. I felt an accident about to happen and stopped immediately to go to a public restroom. It was too late. I had pooped in my pants. By the time I tried to clean up as much as I could and returned to the car, I was gassy too. I rolled down all of the windows in the car and hurried back home. The kids didn't say any-thing. My son is used to my smelly outbursts but his friend isn't. I'm hoping he thought my son had a bad fart. lol. When I was at church sunday, I had to run out immediately because I felt an accident coming. Some of the members know about my disorder so when they see me run out like I did, they usually know why. One of them called me later that day to see if I was ok. She said she figured I was having a 'bad moment'. I'm glad medically everything is working out for you but after 30 years of dealing with this disease and it's at it's worse now, I am losing my confidence in medicine. I'm just discouraged.

TLW...what I am trying to say is that, I believe that your illness will make our son a better person, He will be able to be
a more caring person, for he has seen his own mother suffer with this disease, he will have sympathy and empathy for those less fortunate....H will be fine, and one day you both will look back and have alot to laugh about athough it oesnt seem that way now.

He will be fine.....all becasue of you!