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Would those of you who care to please say a lil prayer for me. I am scheduled to have major surgery on Friday. Thus far, I've been too darn busy to worry about it and still have much to do before Friday while I am out of work for at least 3 weeks and up to 6. Today I had to go for pre-surg. information and they shared with me anything and everything that could go wrong. I did not realize they were going to intebate me, standard practice for my type of procedure. I am glad to be busy for the next few days.
Thanks much, Maria
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If I am not for me, who will be? If I am only for myself, then who am I? If not now, when?
I will keep you in my prayers. I had surgery for breast cancer two years ago. My friend told me to imagine God (or your HP) standing by me with a tray. Just put your worries on that tray. It helped some. God bless.
I found it helped me to prepare myself for saying the same thing over and over again to different people - something that would normally make me crazy. Thinking of it as 'normal' for the situation helped, somehow.
Afterwards - you know, maybe it's the aftereffects of the anasthesia, but I found it much easier to concentrate on me than I do in an everyday non-hospital setting. My needs got very basic - I'm thirsty, I want to go for a walk, I need to rest. Indeed I just fell asleep without even thinking I needed to rest.
I don't think the intubation thing lasts very long - they may even have the tube out before you're even awake. You're liable to get a sore throat out of it is all.
Heal well & come back to us soon - some hospitals even have internet access in the rooms now!
These are not just HUGS, they are layers of prayer wrapping you up...all from HP. He knows all about the procedure you are going in for, He knows your unrest even before you do, and He can be relied upon to give you peace as you go through this.
In the meantime, you are in my prayers from this minute on and will be as you come through into recovery and beyond.
I found myself saying a very simple one liner as a mantra almost to help with my nerves and it was better than any pre-med anesthetic and the nurses and doctor noted my serenity. I just said, "Lord be with me now, I put my trust in you." Now that is just my way... take what you like and leave the rest.
Love winging its way across the pond to be with you. Just let us know how you are doing, in your own time. And rest and stay quiet and peaceful in between. Suzannah.
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Out of the ruin of my past I have found the fortress of myself and I know how to defend it.
Strive for WISDOM; Seek SERENITY; NEVER compromise your INTEGRITY.
Maria my gardenia, You must be feeling our big prayers coming your way. They will be with you continually. Serenity prayer for you too, so now you're covered. Please come back to us soon . Wishing you well, love, Sweetpea
Hi ((((MYMARIA))))) Many prayers going out to you and for you to HP!!! HE's watchin out for you ((((MYMARIA))))and won't let anything happen that you and HE can't handle together!!! Prayers for the guidance of the Doctor's hands by HP too! Let us know how you're feeling and talk to you soon!!! ((((LOVE)))))), o2bnormal, aka jonibaloni21 aka joni
Pipers Kitty and I will have our finger, toes, arms, legs, paws and tail (her's not mine) crossed for your speedy recovery. Of course you will be in our prayers. We have every confidence that all will be well for you. You just gotta have faith! Take good care of yourself. Let us know how you are doing. Remember to be extra good to yourself. Allow yourself to be spoiled and pampered. We don't always have to be the caregivers. Time to be the "caretakers" for a change. Much love and blessings to you and your family.
Live strong (I know you will), Karilynn & Pipers Kitty
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Take good care of yourself. Let us know how you are doing. Remember to be extra good to yourself. Allow yourself to be spoiled and pampered. We don't always have to be the caregivers. Time to be the "caretakers" for a change. Much love and blessings to you and your family.
