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| frannie |
Posted - Apr 23 2009 : 12:55:06 AM
this is a pic of me and my dh, country.
i know that you farmgirls have really gone the distance with prayers, emails and good thoughts for me, and i will be spending the rest of my life being greatful and trying to be a goodfarmgirl friend back.
in my life it has ALWAYS been a case of "when it rains, it pours", and so it seems with the cancer journey it will be the same.
as you may know i am right in the middle of chemo, after a double masectomy on jan 5 of this year.
now it seems that my dh will be evaluated for lung cancer and we will be meeting with his doctor on april 28th.
please keep us in your prayers and thoughts, and i will need extra prayers i am afraid to be strong enough to go throw this.
i have found out from my doc, that they believe as i have progressed that i should be able to drive myself to chemo and radiation. i have felt that was true, and i have driven myself once and all was well.
i dont really know much right now, and quite honestly i KNOW that i am in a bit of denial about all this.
much love to all who take the time to send a post.
my little heart refuses to be broken, but it does feel as though it has some cracks in it.
love
frannie in texas
(http://abunnystale.wordpress.com/) |
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| Lainey |
Posted - May 04 2009 : 12:47:04 PM
Sending love and hugs to you Frannie! I'm praying and thinking about you all.
Farmgirl Sister #25
http://countrygirldreams.blogspot.com/
An Angel says, 'Never borrow from the future. If you worry about what may happen tomorrow and it doesn't happen, you have worried in vain. Even if it does happen, you have to worry twice.' |
| frannie |
Posted - May 04 2009 : 11:39:04 AM
thanks again for all the post and thoughts and prayers.
i am gonna try and take my mind off this for a while, a little between the ears vacation if i can, and try to concentrate on some of the farm projects and also some of my crafts that have definitely gone by the wayside the last couple of months.
love
frannie in texas
home of "green"crafts,
where no scrap is left behind
(http://abunnystale.wordpress.com/)
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| Amie C. |
Posted - May 01 2009 : 10:37:00 AM
Frannie, I'm so glad the news was good. Hopefully he'll feel a lot better and more like himself after the surgery. |
| electricdunce |
Posted - May 01 2009 : 10:29:45 AM
I am so glad to hear that things are progressing well, and I'm sure the surgery will help. It is just so hard to be hit with these things all at once. It was nice to see the bunnies again too...
Karin
Farmgirl Sister #153
"Give me shelter from the storm" - Bob Dylan
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http://domesticnonsense.etsy.com |
| FebruaryViolet |
Posted - May 01 2009 : 06:33:01 AM
Whew! I've been praying and praying--thought I might break a blood vessel there for a while. But with all our collective thoughts and prayers, and the light that shines on both you and Country, there is good news. So very happy for you both...now go have a drink. Or I will. Whew!
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
| Nancy Gartenman |
Posted - May 01 2009 : 06:27:32 AM
Frannie,
That is really good news. you both must be so relieved! So happy to hear this.
NANCY JO
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
| jpbluesky |
Posted - May 01 2009 : 05:05:22 AM
Thank you for keeping us posted, and prayers will continue your way! Glad the news was on the positive side.
Farmgirl Sister # 31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
Psalm 51: 10-13 |
| NudeFoodFarm |
Posted - Apr 30 2009 : 07:32:34 AM
Oh Frannie, How are you feeling? I am so grateful the news was better than expected. Celebrate, Celebrate, Celebrate!
I have a great big "texas" smile on my face just for y'all!
Best,
h
Nude Food Farm
~Grown so good,
Dressing is Optional. |
| Buttercup |
Posted - Apr 30 2009 : 06:09:02 AM
Frannie,
I am so so thankful!! I will keep on praying and sending all the goodness I can your way!! Keep us posted as you are able and tell Country we are praying and hoping for the very best!!!!
With Love, Hugz, n LOTS of Prayers,
Talitha
"If we could maintain the wonder of childhood and at the same time grasp the wisdom of age, what wonder,what wisdom,what life would be ours" |
| frannie |
Posted - Apr 29 2009 : 10:50:56 PM
thanks so much for all the prayers and thoughts, and i am happy to say the visit to dallas went well.
we had 3 appointments at the dallas va, the 3rd largest facility in the va system my dh tells me.
we had countrys lung function checked out, 97-98%, which everyone was pleased with, and then we saw the doctor and he recommended surgery with no biopsy.
country was happy with that.. and so the surgery is scheduled for some time in july. they believe it is a slow growing cancer, cause they have been watching it for 3 years. but the doctor said even if it isnt cancer he wants it out of there, because eventually it will affect his lung function and then it will have to come out and could cause more problems.
so really unless they had said oops we made amistake there is no problem whatsoever, for us this was the best news we could have gotten under the circumstances.
thanks so much for all your continued prayers and support.
love
frannie in texas
home of "green"crafts,
where no scrap is left behind
(http://abunnystale.wordpress.com/)
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| NudeFoodFarm |
Posted - Apr 28 2009 : 07:51:49 AM
I too hold you in my heart and imagine you and Country holding hands.
Best,
h
Nude Food Farm
~Grown so good,
Dressing is Optional. |
| Calicogirl |
Posted - Apr 28 2009 : 07:49:56 AM
Frannie,
You and your husband are definitely in my prayers. I am praying that the Lord will give you strength and peace. I am sorry that you are both going through such a hard and difficult trial.
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
http://merryheartjournal.blogspot.com/ |
| Buttercup |
Posted - Apr 28 2009 : 04:10:12 AM
It's the 28th here in Germany and though I know a bit early am sending more prayers your way!!! You are thought of and loved, do remember that!!
Hugz!
Talitha
"If we could maintain the wonder of childhood and at the same time grasp the wisdom of age, what wonder,what wisdom,what life would be ours" |
| dutchy |
Posted - Apr 27 2009 : 11:42:57 PM
Thinking and praying for you today. It is the 28th here now.
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
My personal blog:
http://just-me-a-dutch-girl.blogspot.com/
Almost daily updates on me and mine :)
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| Carol Sue |
Posted - Apr 27 2009 : 11:17:29 PM
Frannie, sending love and prayers for you and Country tomorrow. Big hugs and love to you both.
www.Quitemoments.blogspot.com |
| mommatracy |
Posted - Apr 27 2009 : 4:04:48 PM
Hello Frannie. So very sorry to hear you and your husband are battling illness at the same time. I hope he gets positive news from the doctor. I will keep you both in my prayers. The picture is so sweet.
Tracy
www.cottagebythebay.blogspot.com |
| napafarmhouse1885 |
Posted - Apr 27 2009 : 3:52:28 PM
frannie..i am so, so sorry. both you, and your husband, are in my thoughts and prayers...
take good care,
diane
best,
napafarmhouse1885
www.napafarmhouse1885.com
please visit my blog
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farmgirl sister #179
"Whatever you can do or dream, begin it"
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| FebruaryViolet |
Posted - Apr 27 2009 : 1:16:04 PM
Frannie...I'm sending BIG prayers and BIG hugs to both you and Country (have been, but especially for tomorrow). Tell him this little family in the bluegrass is thinking of him BIGtime!
Love to you,
J
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
| NudeFoodFarm |
Posted - Apr 27 2009 : 07:40:11 AM
Hi Frannie,
I understand exhaustion is part of healing but I wonder if you could use some Iron, for stregnth (and oxygen). There is a product out there called "Herbal Iron" It is liquid and comes from all plant sources (which makes it really sweet ~taste wise, and super easy to absorb) It won't upset your belly or make you constipated. Most health food stores carry it, it's around 10 bucks a pint BUT SO WORTH IT. I am sure rest is nessesary but considering all your going through I think you could use some. When I was pregnant I was so anemic, I would wake from sleeping all night and fall asleep at the breakfast table (soooo tired). I started taking a tsp of Herbal Iron a day and within a day a huge differance.
So I am not a doctor, but your sleepyness makes me curious if some Iron might help.
Tons of love and good wishes your way.
love,
h
Nude Food Farm
~Grown so good,
Dressing is Optional. |
| frannie |
Posted - Apr 26 2009 : 5:56:15 PM
just had to drop in and thank everyone for their thoughts and well wishes. i had the sleepiest weekend. i think i slept about 40+ hours.
anyway, i am hopeful that this week we will begin to get some answers for country and maybe i will start waking up!!!!!!
love to you all my farmgirl sisters, you are close to my heart!
love
frannie in texas
home of "green"crafts,
where no scrap is left behind
(http://abunnystale.wordpress.com/)
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| kissmekate |
Posted - Apr 25 2009 : 9:28:14 PM
Oh sweetie, I admire your courage and optimism!!!!
You hang in there, in the meantime I will pray for you both!
Love and Hugs!!!!
Kate
Don't miss out on a blessing, just because it isn't packaged the way you expected. ~MaryJo Copeland |
| createmyworld |
Posted - Apr 25 2009 : 9:16:04 PM
hugs and prayers being sent from PA...
Blessings to you both...
www.createmyworld.etsy.com
"He who works with his hands is a laborer, he who works with his hands and his head is a craftsman, he who works with his hands, head and heart is an artist." -St. Francis of Asisi |
| a rose |
Posted - Apr 25 2009 : 2:40:54 PM
Dear Frannie, I place you and Country on my prayer list. Remember to think about todays there are no tomorrows. Thank God for each today.
Love, Linda (a rose)
Remember me as a rose. |
| jpbluesky |
Posted - Apr 25 2009 : 2:11:42 PM
Frannie - that is the best picture. You look very contented together. Praying for you both, for strength, for doctor's wisdom, and for peace of spirit, and most of all for healing.
Farmgirl Sister # 31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
Psalm 51: 10-13 |
| vintagediva1 |
Posted - Apr 25 2009 : 12:05:45 PM
Hugs and Prayers from Michigan are coming your way.
I am so sorry that you have to endure this. Try to stay strong and know that all those Farmgirl prayers are lifted heavenward
Michele
www.2vintagedivas.etsy.com
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