I am scheduled for surgery to remove the upper lobe of my left lung on Monday 9/29. I am a little freaky about it but we are hopeful that the cancer has not spread to the nearby lymph nodes (this is really the only way to find out). If it has not spread, I most likely will NOT have to endure chemo.
I covet your prayers. The hospital stay should be 3-4 days after surgery so I should be back and running at the keyboards the following week.
Thanks for all you support in the past. I love this place !!!
Mary Ann * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * "The Lord Himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged." Deuteronomy 31:8 [8/21/08]
Posts: 3937 | Location: Somewhere out there beneath the pale moonlight ... | Registered: January 02, 2003
First I want to thank you for being such a great source of support and info for me personally as I start this HS baseball journey. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this chapter in life. We are wishing you the best possible news. Hugs from Missouri Debbie
"Sure they get the hits, make the outs, score the runs, strike em out and get the glory!" "But who drove?"
Posts: 355 | Location: StL,Mo | Registered: September 07, 2007
Mary Ann, I just finished praying for you and will do so again as your surgery nears. May the Lord pour His grace and peace into you, and may you sense His physical, emotional, and spiritual comfort every step of the way.
Laura
Posts: 2882 | Location: San Antonio, TX | Registered: April 11, 2006
I am praying for you and will continue to pray for you. I pray for the surgeons who operate on you and guide their hands safely, I pray that the cancer has not spread to the lymph nodes, I pray for peace for you as you go through this ultimately at times like this is when we realize how little control we really have. God is in control and we have to trust him. I pray for a quick recovery , I pray and lift you and your family up in this difficult time. God bless FOG
Posts: 1725 | Location: california | Registered: December 17, 2007
Slipping into the Ladies Lounge to say that I will be praying for you and your recovery
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" There's nothing cooler than a guy who does what we dream of doing, and then enjoys it as much as we dream we would enjoy it. " -- Scott Ostler on Tim Lincecum
Posts: 1342 | Location: Monterey, California | Registered: May 28, 2004
Originally posted by Fungo: Be sure and take a lap top to the hospital (if possible) so you can stay in touch. Fungo
Fungo ...
For some reason my laptop didn't work the last time I took it in but my good and dear neighbor brought in hers which did work. I am going to try it one more time (different floor ... should be on the top level may help). But if nothing else, Julie (MN-Mom) will be getting the scoop and can share.
FWIW ... 3:20 PDT = 4:20 MT = 5:20 CT = 6:20 ET ... synchronize those prayers, please.
All kidding aside, thanks to all for your wonderful thoughts, prayers, and good wishes. You are all my baseball family and I love this site.
Mary Ann * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * "The Lord Himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged." Deuteronomy 31:8 [8/21/08]
Posts: 3937 | Location: Somewhere out there beneath the pale moonlight ... | Registered: January 02, 2003
Mary Ann, My thoughts and prayers for you as you continue to tackle this journey. May you feel the warmth of all of your HSBBW friends Monday morning as always.
Peace and grace be with you friend! Charlotte
Posts: 5821 | Location: Kentucky | Registered: December 30, 2004
There is a field, with two horses in it. From a distance, each horse looks like any other horse. But if you stop your car, or are walking by,
you will notice something quite amazing...
Looking into the eyes of one horse will disclose that he is blind.
His owner has chosen not to have him put down, but has made a good home for him.
This alone is amazing.
If you stand nearby and listen, you will hear the sound of a bell.
Looking around for the source of the sound,
you will see that it comes from the smaller horse in the field.
Attached to the horse's halter is a small bell.
It lets the blind friend know where the other horse is, so he can follow.
As you stand and watch these two friends, you'll see that the horse with the bell is always checking on the blind horse, and that the blind horse will listen for the bell and then slowly walk to where the other horse is, trusting that he will not be led astray.
When the horse with the bell returns to the shelter of the barn each evening, it stops occasionally and looks back, making sure that the blind friend isn't too far behind to hear the bell.
Like the owners of these two horses, We are not thrown away just because we are not perfect or because we have problems or challenges.
Others are mysteriously brought into our lives to help us when we are in need.
Sometimes we are the blind horse being guided by the little ringing bell of those friends who are placed in our lives.
Other times we are the guide horse, helping others to find their way....
Good friends are like that... you may not always see them, but you know they are always there.
Please listen for my bell and I'll listen for yours. And remember...be kinder than necessary- everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.
Listening for Your Bell!
Posts: 1130 | Location: nor cali | Registered: September 03, 2007
