Let the recovery begin!

Thank you for all the well wishes yesterday!  We received many notes of encouragement and it was very much appreciated.  Val’s surgery wasn’t scheduled until 4:30pm with an arrival time of 2:30pm.  Our morning was spent getting a few things ready around the house and then just waiting.  The waiting got a little old …..  About noon the hospital called and said they were running several hours ahead of schedule and could we come down right now.  It brought back memories of when I was taking Val in during labor!  We made it in about 12:30pm and they whisked us the check-in process.  The hospital can actually move pretty quickly when they want to!

She made it into surgery about 3pm and things went very well.  The doctor came out and saw me me about 6:30pm to let me know that Val was doing very well and that she was responding well in recovery.  Then we waited and waited a little more because there was “no room in the Inn”.  She finally got settled into her room about 9:30pm.  Overall the doctor was happy with what he saw (or didn’t see actually) and we eagerly wait for the pathology results to come back in the next few days.

As many of you know my wife is one of the toughest people on the planet!  When the medical folks ask her what her pain level is and she answers 4, I think it really must be about 8 for me.  She is able to rest comfortably with the help of some pain meds and looks beautiful to me!  The main goals for today are to get her into a standing position and also maybe sit in a chair.

Thank you again for all the well wishes and prayers!  We have a great community of folks supporting us and are very appreciative!  When I get some more meaningful material, I will update everyone again.

Marc

22 thoughts on “Let the recovery begin!”

  5. so thankful for good doctors and their care. May you both feel the loving care of our Father as you are surrounded in prayer and love. Val, you are so strong! Rest and heal. continued prayers for all of you!

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  7. So glad the surgery went well and the surgeon thought things looked good. Will keep praying for an uncomplicated recovery and a good pathology report!! Hugs

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  8. Thanks for the update about Valerie. We kept her in our thoughts all day yesterday and will continue to remember Valerie and all of you. Love and hugs.

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  10. Thanks for the update, Mark! SO glad to hear that everything looks good, and praying that the results will agree that the cancer is no where else and no further treatment needed! We love you all, and trust – with you – in the God who is able to do immeasurably more than all we can ask or imagine! 💗

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  14. Marc, thanks for the update. Val is truly an amazing person! Glad she is able to tolerate the pain.

    You have such a great writing style. Your blogs are serious but they also contain light humor and you seek to glorify God. You and Val have been through a lot and may God continue to hold you both as you wait for the next steps. Praying for a green light and a thumbs up! 🙂

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    1. Marc,
      Thank you the update. Glad to hear things went well and Val is doing.
      Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Your friends from PA.

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  16. Thanks for this good report- I’ve been thinking and praying for her thru the day. Continuing to pray as you wait for the rest of the results. Give her a hug from us!

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  19. Thanks for the update Marc. I have been and will continue to pray for good recovery for Val, strength and endurance for you and a good path report. Hugs!

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  20. Only positive thoughts are being sent your way Val and we pray for a speedy and complete recovery. We know you will do well despite the challenges that you are facing. Our best wishes to you, Mark and the kids.

    Rick and Sharlene

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