Well, just got back from the pain block procedure, so far so good. They said you
will feel as though you were kicked in the back by a mule. I do!! (But hungry!
As they were wheeling me back to my room on the gurney, Frank peeled off at the
food court and got me a nice veggie bagel which I just devoured! Yummy)
We are in a wait-and-see mode to see if the block was successful. If it worked-
no pain!!
Don't know if I am discharged today or tomorrow. Don't know when chemo
re-starts. So, moment by moment at this point.
Oh boy oh boy and thank you so much for your prayers!!! And do you know right
there on the "table", I smiled b/c the "guess" was right--they prepped me and
started up RIGHT at 11:00 am! Prayer time! I could feel it. Just surrounded by
love and a peacefulness as they were sticking those needles and fluids in me.
Wow, it is so great to be so loved. The more I think about it, isn't prayer the
most loving thing we can do for someone -- just lifting them up to the presence
of God and putting Him in control. Hmmm lots to think about.
Carol
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Monday, July 20, 2009
Update on Today's Procedure
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Carol, I smile every time I read one of your posts because you write the way you speak and I just feel as if you are right here with me. Here is a hug from me and in just over a month Bob & I will be able to give you a real one when we get to VA.
ReplyDeleteLove, Denise
WOOOHOOO!!!!!! With you all the way, my friend. You deserve every single ounce of success in the world! You deserve the best doctors, the best care and full healing from this. Your family is amazing and this you deserve too. God Bless you and keep you in his loving hands.
ReplyDeleteLove You forever, Carol Jaramillo
Oh, Carol, I'm glad the procedure is over and hopefully it is very successful. I hope you can get back to the shore and feel stronger with all the beauty there. We send you soooo much love, June and Steve
ReplyDeleteCarol, Eileen and I certainly hope that the procedure will be a complete success. We continue to pray for you and Frank along with the zillions of friends you guy's have. Lots of love and hugs. One of these days we'll get to give you real hugs!!! Wally and Eileen
ReplyDeleteCarol,
ReplyDeletePeg and I have been with you all the way. We are holding your hand--we are talkiing with God but more importantly with Peg and I we are talking to his mother the Blessed Virgin Mary. All will be well and we are hugging you .... and with you all the way!!!!
Hugs to you and Frank
Maureen and Peg
Glad to hear all went smoothly. Hope it proves to be a success, and no pain pills are are needed. We continue to pray for your peace and comfort. So happy Andrew got to talk with you, it's so hard when you can't stay in contact all the time. Say hi to Frank, and keep well!
ReplyDeleteRuthanne & Chuck
WE ARE ALWAYS THINKING OF YOU! LOVE YOU, ML + OJ
ReplyDeleteCarol,
ReplyDeleteGod is good all the time. There is a mighty song with that title that was sung at a recent Women of Faith conference that filled the Verizon center with worship; it permeated to the very center of our bones. I know you are feeling the presence of our Holy God through each and every day. He is so good to bring your name before each of us throughout the day...and even into the early morning hours. Your name is ringing in each of our ears. Prayers are being said for you and Frank as you persevere and wait on the Lord. I was reading in Oswald Chambers' 'My Utmost for His Highest'; he encourages us to be dependent on God's presence. He used Isaiah 40:31 for his reference. I however, prayed Isaiah 40:29-31, " He gives strength to the weary, and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tried and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." As you lean on our Savior Jesus Christ, He will keep His promises. He will not allow you to grow weary, you will continue to walk in His presence and you will be victorious. He has promised. Carol, you are God's light at this moment. He is using you in mighty ways beyond your imagination. Trust Him, He is faithful. Remember you have an army of prayer warriors that He awakens even in the middle of the night. You are special...You are His child.
Much love, Mary Ann Millett
Hi Carol,
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to let you know that I've been thinking about you and the family all the time, and I hope your pain is alleviated with this most recent nerve block. I am sending you love and hugs from Delaware!!
Love,
Heather
To God be the glory for the great things he has done, is doing and will continue to do. As I head I reflect on a song I heard this morning "It's not about us it's all about Jesus.
ReplyDeleteKeep on fighting the fight cause we sure will keep on praying ferverantly
God loves you and so do I.
AME Pastor
Carol,
ReplyDeleteWe are smiling with you and crying with you - and praying every day for you. What a gift you are giving all of us by sharing your journey. God bless you.
Love, Vivian & Pete
Hmmm...Piercing back pain...acute...comes and goes...sounds like LABOR PAINS - you sure you're not PREGNANT?? Perhaps another test of another kind is in order!? XO Wendy B
ReplyDeleteCarol -- still thinking about you and still in Singapore, sending love and prayers I BELIEVE IN HOLY SPIRIT POWER, was reminded of that in church last week so am praying for mighty work of HS in you. Lydia
ReplyDeleteKeep trying to comment but my computer is a computer nazi! Thinking of you both. Congrats on retirement Frank, its the best. Carol, we need to have a burger at Martin's, definitely on our fall agenda. Continued prayers and happy thoughts!!!!
ReplyDeleteCarol B.
Hi Carol,
ReplyDeleteHope the pain block procedure was fully successful and you are getting much needed relief. We are with you day by day, sending healing thoughts and warm wishes.
Love,
Gary & Lori
Thinking of you today. Hope your having a good day. Hoping you are feeling well enough to get away to your vacation home for rest, rest, rest. Praying that your procedure went well, and that you are getting strong enough for your next chemo round. Sending lots of Love to you and your family!!!! (your wonderful support system)
ReplyDeleteCarol J. OP
I love your "God stories". So cool that Andrew called you right then and there while at camp to let you know he was praying for you, the doctor that is a Christian, 11:00 procedure schedule that you "guessed"... but the coolest thing you wrote is how prayer can be the most loving thing we can do for someone. WOW! That really gave me such a deeper meaning about prayer. You are an awesome woman, Carol Marshall, and it amazes me how God is using you through this trial in your life. just amazing.... Love ya.
ReplyDeleteHi, Carol - just thinking about you this early Saturday morning, and sending a hug and good positive thoughts your way. As always, please let me know if you need anything done at the house in Georgetown if you are at the shore. I'm right here, sending hope and prayers for pain free progress!
ReplyDeleteConstance
Hope the organic fruit basket we sent is providing you with lots of yummy vitamins and antioxidents to help make you stronger. We hope you enjoy them and, that you know we are thinking of you all, every time you eat one. Love and Prayers,
ReplyDeleteJeff and Carol J. OP