Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Surgery Update

Today's surgery went very well even though the lymph node the doctor removed was lying right on Mandy's jugular.  There were no complications and it was completed in around 30 minutes.  We should hear about the test results in 24-48 hours.  Mandy is feeling fine.  We have both been amazed at the outpouring of love, support, prayers and fasting on her/our behalf.  Thanks to this, we have both felt relatively calm (only a few moments of panic) starting from this past weekend.  We're grateful for all of our wonderful friends and family who have already done some much for us.  Mandy, being the social butterfly that she is, has seen this whole thing as an opportunity to keep in touch and re-establish contact with friends and family.  She enjoys the calls (starting again tomorrow afternoon) and emails she has been receiving.  Please feel free to drop her a line.  Mandy also joined facebook in the last couple of days--look for her there.  Thanks everyone!  --Tom
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  1. Rose BradleyFebruary 17, 2009 at 4:00 PM

    Tom,
    Thanks so much for the up-date on Mandy. Per her request on Sunday, I had dropped to my knees at 11 am to petition the Lord in a prayer on her behalf. I know that the Lord loves her and your family and He will do what is best for her. May all go well. She and your family will continue to be in our prayers. God Bless! Rosie and Jim

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  2. AmyFebruary 17, 2009 at 4:40 PM

    Thanks for the update. I'm so glad that the surgery was successful. We will definitely be tuning in regularly to see how things progress. We're keeping you in our prayers!

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  3. Emily and DannyFebruary 17, 2009 at 4:53 PM

    Thanks for the blog update. So glad things went well today and you are always in our prayers. Welcome to the blogging world by the way! It is one great place. Does Mandy want more ice cream or is your freezer already full?

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  4. AliceFebruary 17, 2009 at 5:16 PM

    So glad you have a blog. This is great!

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  5. LauraFebruary 17, 2009 at 9:26 PM

    You guys are amazing! What an inspiration you are to me! I've been thinking about you all day and am glad that the surgery went well.
    We love you! The Blotters

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  6. CammiFebruary 18, 2009 at 8:27 AM

    We're so glad to hear the surgery was a success. We're sending good wishes your way and hoping for the VERY best.
    The Bradys

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  7. EmilyFebruary 18, 2009 at 9:20 AM

    We are so glad everything went well!

    Emily and Robert

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2009 at 9:53 AM

    So glad the surgery went well. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Chris & Toni

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  9. mikilaFebruary 18, 2009 at 10:14 AM

    Glad to hear everything went well. I am praying for you and thinking of you often!

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  10. CamilleFebruary 18, 2009 at 10:25 AM

    Thank you for the update and we also are praying for you. Emma is a little disappointed that this will mess up plans for her and Miles playing together. So in the future could you plan this out a little better (he he he). We do love you and want you to know we think of you daily and call grandma often for updates. love you

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2009 at 3:52 PM

    We're thinking about you all the time. Please let us know when food and/or babysitting would be useful.
    Love,
    The Krajewskis

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  12. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2009 at 7:28 PM

    Glad you are blogging, will be checking. Will you tell the story of how you found the mass in your neck?

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  13. TerriFebruary 18, 2009 at 8:45 PM

    We're keeping you in our prayers daily. Thank you for setting up this blog. It is such a great way to keep updated! We miss you and everyone in the Heritage Oaks Ward! Take care and we love y'all!

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  14. The Simpson TimesFebruary 19, 2009 at 12:08 PM

    So glad to hear the surgery went well. Hope Mandy is recovering well also. I'll be checking back to see updates! You're in our thoughts and prayers!
    Love, The Simpsons

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