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Hogs & Quiches & Prayers Round-up:  Just An Exciting Update On My Brother  |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
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 Posted - Mar 18 2013 : 2:27:44 PM
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Girls - I am just so excited and thrilled for my brother!
My Mom called last weekend to say they had gone to see him. Now, with this surgery for the Acromegaly, only the progression of the disease should have stopped. BUT my Mom said my brother's face has actually started to look more normal (swelling and largeness is subsiding!), the swollen-ness of his hands have reduced so much that he is now wearing his wedding band again - the first time in FIVE years!!!, and he had been buying extra wide shoes because his feed had swelled up so much - but now, his shoes are noticeably loose! She said he feels better than he has in years - like a new person. SO much energy, so much stronger, no stiffness, no pain. It's a miracle!
Then today my brother emailed:
"My IGF-1 which was 776 when I first had it tested (4 standard deviations above normal), shot up to over 900 just before surgery. The results from last weeks blood test show it down to 283 (Threshold for normal is around 300). My thyroid function is also back within normal range at 1.3.
I had my blood drawn for cortisol levels today. If that goes well I should be off hydrocortisone in a day or two.
ENT appointment tomorrow. Hoping he clears me for work on Wednesday!
I feel so much younger. No other way to describe it. I feel like a new man.
Praise Jesus!"
Yes! Yes! YES!!! Praise HIM! From what my mother tells me, even the doctor is surprised by the wonderful changes he is experiencing! We are all so very grateful and celebrating in our hearts!
I just had to share this great news with all of you, and want to thank you all for your prayers and support, kind words and insight into everything he was going through and the surgery that was making me so uneasy. All is well! All is WELL!!!
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! May God bless you all!
Hugs -
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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Edited by - Ninibini on Mar 18 2013 2:28:35 PM |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
13055 Posts |
Posted - Mar 18 2013 : 4:21:36 PM
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Nini: I am just so happy for your brother and for you and all the family!!! I shall join in with the Praise!! I'll add one more prayer of thanks. Hugs to all.
Such wonderful news.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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Emily Anna
True Blue Farmgirl
863 Posts
Emily
Fort Atkinson
WI
USA
863 Posts |
Posted - Mar 18 2013 : 6:30:37 PM
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Nini!
I am so glad you posted this. I was actually just thinking about him the other day! God is GREAT and I am so excited for your brother!! What great news! I can't even imagine how happy, excited, and relieved you all are! Thanks for this awesome update!!
Emily |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Mar 19 2013 : 05:18:04 AM
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Thank you, girls! It IS exciting, indeed! We probably won't get to see him until this summer - but I just can't wait! Even his emails seem lighter, happier! You can just tell how much better he feels! Ruthy (Violetrose) assured me he'd be okay - and she was totally right! God bless you, Ruthy! :) I'm just so relieved - so thrilled - for him! All IS well, and God IS good! Hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
7626 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
7626 Posts |
Posted - Mar 19 2013 : 9:17:20 PM
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Oh Nini
I am so excited for you and so excited for your brother that his body is changing in a good way and that he is feeling so much better. God works and this shows it for sure.
You take care too Lady, my prayers continue for you all.
love and blessings
darlene
I have learned that to have a good friend is the purest of all God's gifts, for it is a love that has no exchange of payment.
by Frances Farmer
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
I trust in you Jesus... |
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craftingram
True Blue Farmgirl
526 Posts
Karin
Nashville
In
USA
526 Posts |
Posted - Mar 20 2013 : 06:08:35 AM
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Nini, I'm so happy to hear your brother is doing so well. I had been wondering how things were going. I'm praying that things continue to bet better and that you have a wonderful visit with him this summer.
Karin
Sister #2708
Romans 8: 38,39 |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Mar 20 2013 : 10:50:13 AM
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Thanks so much, girls! He really is doing so well... He hasn't said yet whether or not the ENT released him for work yet, but I'm sure we'll know soon. :) Hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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laurentany
True Blue Farmgirl
3259 Posts
Laurie
Patchogue
NY
USA
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Posted - Mar 24 2013 : 1:40:59 PM
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Oh Nini, what WONDERFUL news to read this post! Praise GOD! I am so happy that your brother's surgery was such a success.
Amen!
Thank you for keeping us updated.
Hugs,
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
Farmgirl Sister#1403
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
7626 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
7626 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2013 : 6:36:44 PM
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God is so good!
I have learned that to have a good friend is the purest of all God's gifts, for it is a love that has no exchange of payment.
by Frances Farmer
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
I trust in you Jesus... |
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Mar 25 2013 : 04:11:19 AM
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Just wonderful!
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farmgirl sister #922
I am trying to be the person my dogs think I am.
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
3775 Posts |
Posted - Mar 25 2013 : 06:59:11 AM
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oh how i love to hear good news. yipee for you both
the learn as we go silk purse farm
farm girl #1014
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buzzn bee
True Blue Farmgirl
1061 Posts
Deborah
Muncie
Indiana
USA
1061 Posts |
Posted - Mar 26 2013 : 06:28:19 AM
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Nini girl,
I have goosie bumps! GOD IS GOOD!!!!!
I will continue to pray for a complete healing. What precious and exciting news for your brother and family. Thank you Nini for keeping us posted. Just proof that God is still in the "Miracle" business.
We are so blessed to have Him.
I am so blessed to have you Nini as my farmsister.
Hugs and more Super size hugs!
Debbie H.
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