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Posted by: Dan @ 8:10 pm
Sandy got through the surgery today with no complications. The surgery was delayed about 3 hours due to a big line-up at the MRI machine. She is still in ICU and will be there until tomorrow sometime if all goes well. I’ve spent a half-hour at 7pm and another few minutes at 8pm. She’s looking good, talking (imagine that!) and of course cracking jokes a bit. And also begging for the ice chips that the nurses ration out - she can only have a little ice until tomorrow. She’s groggy and sore, has a lovely new hairdo, but is the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen. The five hours of tense waiting for news from her surgeon lasted a lifetime, it seems. She said she feels better than the last surgery in October, so I guess it’s true you can get used to anything, even brain surgery. More tomorrow, as they are kicking me out of the hospital cafe now.
THANK YOU all for the continued love and prayers. It’s working.
Good night,
Dan
May 15th, 2006 at 8:27 pm Hurray!
May 15th, 2006 at 8:33 pm Yes, Thank YOU!!
May 15th, 2006 at 8:39 pm fabulous news, thank you, mary
May 15th, 2006 at 8:47 pm Woohoo!!!
May 15th, 2006 at 8:47 pm Great news, Dan! Your updates are much appreciated. Give Sandy a big “Way to Go!” from us. Tell her I wear my yellow LiveSTRONG bracelet every day now. I also saw one of your “See Bicycles” bumper stickers on a car in East Wenatchee today. Cool, Huh! You’ll get a longer message from me later via Sandy’s email address. I intended to send it on Sunday, but naturally couldn’t get online then. Get some rest. You deserve it. Love, Robin & Chris
May 15th, 2006 at 8:52 pm I’ve been thinking about you both all day. Way to go, Sandy. I believe! Hugs, Tina
May 15th, 2006 at 8:59 pm … and now, so are we! Thank you, ThanK YoU, THANK YOU for the good word! Sending you huge hugs and heaps of love and now the both of you, good night and sweet dreams … and peace, sweet peace. patty
May 15th, 2006 at 9:06 pm That is great news….couldn’t have asked for any news better than that! Stay strong big brother. Love, your sis.
May 15th, 2006 at 9:15 pm Hi Danno - best news in a very long time! We are very happy and relieved. Best news is that she went through it with less discomfort than the last time. Nice. Give Sandy our love, take some for yourself, and get some well deserved rest. Love always, D2
May 15th, 2006 at 9:18 pm Sis, I’m so glad everything went well.Pat,Taliia,Paris and I were so relieved to hear you were recovering quickly.Cracking jokes and throwing ice cubes at the nurses.Can’t wait to hear your voice…Love from Bellingham (P.S. And we saw a SEEBICYCLES sticker in Mazama this past weekend.)
May 15th, 2006 at 9:27 pm Couldn’t do without you two anymore!Leda
May 15th, 2006 at 10:14 pm Sweet relief and sweet messages. Rest well, all. Anne and Andre
May 15th, 2006 at 10:16 pm What a great day! You went through surgery with no complications, Rylee was born 15 years ago and our 1st baby chick hatched in our classroom today. Life is abundant, I see a pattern here! Love and prayers. Susie
May 16th, 2006 at 5:44 am Hallelujah! Such good news! Keep laughing …we are so glad you’re enjoying the joke book…and keep healing…I love your angel. God bless you both, Merry
May 16th, 2006 at 6:21 am YEAH!!! Such wonderful news! We’ve been thinking of you both and hope that you get some well deserved rest today. We also hope that you find some peace, joy and lots of laughter in the next few days during your journey home. Please feel free to stop in Portland and spend the night in our home. We’d love to give you lots of hugs in person. Lots of Love to you both. D2
May 16th, 2006 at 6:22 am Yeah baby! You rock! Thought about you so much the past couple of days (especially on Mother’s Day…..Happy Mother’s Day Sandy) and am so glad to hear the great news. Dan, thank you for sharing this experience with everyone. The kids send their love and I’m sending a big hug! xoKellee
May 16th, 2006 at 7:27 am You were in my thoughts all day Sandy girl!! I couldn’t wait to get to work to hear the news (since we are not hooked up at home!) We are all believers and you lead the pack for us….LIVE STRONG all my love, Susan
May 16th, 2006 at 8:39 am LIVE STRONG BELIEVE STRONG HOPE STRONG LOVE STRONG You guys are an inspiration to us all. Sandy I am praying for your speedy recovery from surgery. Dan, STAY STRONG. Tracy.
May 16th, 2006 at 10:18 am Have been checkin’ in and sending our love and prayers out to you every day. This is the best news! We continue to hold you in our hearts.
May 16th, 2006 at 10:34 am Love and prayers from Duvall. Eight more chicks are coming out to celebrate. Get some rest so you can come home soon. Love, Susie
May 16th, 2006 at 11:40 am I am so thrilled that all went well. Our love to you both. Shari
May 16th, 2006 at 11:44 am Sending out love and prayers for a quick recovery. God bless, …Maria
May 16th, 2006 at 12:42 pm Hi, Sandy and Danny, The best news - Deo Gratias. Aunt Cathy
May 16th, 2006 at 1:13 pm What a relief - SO glad to hear the news!!! I’ll keep the prayers going for more great progress reports! Susan
May 16th, 2006 at 2:46 pm Live Strong, indeed! Way to go–both of you. By the way, where did the surgeons allow the gnameless gnome to sit in the operating room? Just curious. He had to be there. Love to all three of you. Mom in Waldport