Hi all, it's been a while since I've posted. I had surgery on Oct. 15. I had a mesh sling to bring my bladder back into place and one to hold the bowel in place. Also had a bladder neck suspension and my sphincter muscle was in two pieces, so the doctor stitched it back together. Soon after the surgery, I developed a bladder infection, so I was back in the hospital for 4 days. I was released this past Thursday. I'm still having some complications, so I'd really appreciate your prayers.

Thanks, Sharon in TN

Ann and Lynn, you are SO RIGHT--all of us need to pray for our leaders. And Gran5, I'm so sorry for that family's loss--I've said a prayer for them. Judy in Torrance

Last night my SIL's boss lost his 19 year-old son in a traffic accident. He was on a winding, country road and didn't make a curve and flipped. He died from massive head and chest injuries. It has to be a parent's worst nightmare, to have a deputy appear at your door in the middle of the night with your son's drivers license. I don't know the family, but we all need to remember them at this horrible time. Ironically, my 18-year old DGS was on that same road a little later, came around the curve and saw all the emergency vehicles. He didn't find out until this morning who was involved. I hope this was a sobering lesson for him, so that maybe he'll be more cautious.

AMEN AND AMEN!

You bet we do! Prayers for wisdom, judgement, all that goes with being the leader of the free world, whether it's Bush or Obama, they need our prayers!

Ann yes you are so right Happy

Since this is a prayer list and I truly am not being political but I believe we all need to pray that our new leaders will have the wisdom and judgement to lead us where we need to go and I know that depending on our Lord can help with that. This is a New Day in the USA and my prayers will be with our leaders. Ann

Florence glad to hear from you I am happy to hear the good news about your parents good luck with the twins Stephanie is taking the SAT today then has volley ball game Mark is meeting up with Daniela to shop for my birthday it is in two fridays I will be at work but have fun with the twins Happy

Ann, what great news! Really great! Isn't it such a relief when we can get MDs who will work together? I now have that and it is such a comfort.

Tell Betty and Dale "hi" from us.

Lynn

I'm finally getting caught up with all or most of you.

Glad to hear your Mom is doing well Ritzy. That sandwich generation stuff if really challenging. I remember when my Dad was moving into the wheelchair stage how tough it would be to take him grocery shopping because of lifting the chair into and out of the trunk - and I had back problem history and had had surgery myself.

I felt so guilty when I felt the resentment - it's a confusing time for both of you so go easy on yourself.

Maybe this is the RIGHT treatment to get her independent again! Wouldn't that be wonderful?

And for all of the rest of you with family members being challenged in Italy and the jobless couple with health issues and all the mom's with health problems.

God Bless all of you.
Lynn

I've said a prayer for all of you and your families--God hears us and He loves us! Judy in Torrance

Glad to hear things are going well for some of you, and will keep all of you in prayer. I've been busier than usual, didn't know that was possible! Mama is doing well but still tires easily, we're hearing it could be 12 months before she's really back 100%, but she's a very patient patient. Now, my Dad is doing water-rehab for his hip, and has begun radiation for prostate. Seems to be ok so far, only one week in, 7 more to go...
I've been up to my ears in my latest project--getting the twins thinking about college. We've done a couple of tours and are embarking tomorrow on a 4-day, 1000-mile circuit around Va., looking at about 18 or so colleges! They couldn't eliminate any from consideration, so off we go! Now's when I wish they DID drive, I can imagine LOTS of sewing time, but... wish me luck and pray for good traffic!
Florence

Ritzy - Glad to hear that you Mom is doing ok! Hang in there!

I found out last night that my sister-in-law, Renee, has finished up all her tests in Virgina and the docs say that she needs no further treatment/surgery regarding the lumps on her pituitary glands - great news, as they just weren't sure after finding them during her thyroid surgery. While back in th states, the docs also helped her with her sleep apnea (I am not spelling correctly!). So all is well! Thank, God!

I also found out that the reason that she had to come back to the states to see the doctors is that a) there wasn't the right specialist in Italy (where the family is based), and b) the troops coming back from Iraq and Afghanistan really take precedence at the US Army hospital in Germany.... so coming back to a military hospital in Virgina was the closet choice.

Now I'll switch my prayers back to her hubby, who heads back to Afghanistan where he is forward deployed on a NATO staff.

Thanks for your prayers for Renee!

Mary Kay

Ritzy do not take to hard it will be go for your Mom to be there you never know she may end up liking it she will be able to be with people her age and be able to talk to different people. you need some time for your self I know what you are feel like I went throw the same thing with my mom it will be ok Happy