Post Op Day #4

 Sunday, June 3, 2012

Today started out for Shelley sort of on the "draggy" side, but as the day wore on, she really perked up. She had lots of company and was able to enjoy that quite a bit.  Now, this evening she is really tired, and definitely ready for a good night's sleep. Today she are more than ever before - soup, potatoes, fish and such. It still isn't all that thrilling for her to eat, but she is doing a good job of it, especially with Jim's urging. They took some walks out on the breezeway.

Tomorrow will be an eventful day because the nasal packing and the hated nasogastric tube will be removed. That's a big and definite step toward recovery and going home. The doctors haven't made any definite proclamations about what day she might be leaving. Jim is going to make a quick trip back to Kearney tomorrow. Seems his employees want to be paid, and stuff like that.

Good night, and we'll talk again tomorrow night!

7 Comments:

Renee said...

Our beloved Shelley looks amazing folks ... and we had the best visit and we likely wore her out terribly. It does a person's heart such good to see her (and Jim).

June 3, 2012 at 10:26 PM

Gramma Lorna and Grampa Garland said...

Glad to have the good reports! & great you got down there, Renee & Delton!

June 3, 2012 at 11:03 PM

gkey said...

dear Improving by the day, 

These positive reports coming in are sure lifting our hearts! Sending lots of good wishes your way tonight.

love, 

The KeoughKrew

June 3, 2021 at 11:15 PM

The J's said...

Thanks again for the update, and lovely you got a visit, Renee!!

June 3, 2012 at 11:43 PM

Dan & Cyndie said...

So glad for positive updates & glad for Renee's "been there" news! Lots of love & care, Dan & Cyndie

June 4, 2012 at 11:36 AM

Darcie said...

Thanks for each and every one of these posts! Hope the days continue to keep getting better!

June 4, 2012 at 8:54 PM

Anonymous said...

Thank you for the updates and glad things are going so well for you. I have thought of you many times i the law few days. Joy H.

June 4, 2012 at 10:20 PM

A very, very good day

 Saturday, June 2, 2012

When Dorothy and I were together last night, we had plans to write a really exciting, riveting blog entry, but it got later and later, Shelley seemed sicker and sicker and we got more and more busy and tired, our literary ambitions kind of fell by the wayside. I'm afraid tonight's entry will be rather utilitarian also. It seems with our jobs, we so often work weekends!! We're back in Wisconsin now, rearing up for tomorrow and reflecting on today.

Boring or not, it is all good news today. Shelley was up in the chair, took a little walk in the hall, and walked back and forth to the bathroom. Quite a few visitors came today, including Eldora, the seeing eye dog (oh yes, Kayde came with her too.) Shelley was able to genuinely enjoy her visitors. Eating is going well--chicken noodle soup, applesauce, etc., and the feeding tube hangs there unused.  She'll be really happy when that thing goes. She has been switched to oral pain medication now also.  All those things are really good signs. According to Jim, it wasn't a very good day, but a very, very good day!

Good night all. May you have a good tomorrow.

Postscript: (June 2, 2022) One of these "better days", I remember waking in the night feeling nearly myself again.  I was in the dark and alone.  I had the strange sensation of floating in a glass box with strange illumination, (from the outside lights, I suppose.) I think the effects of the morphine were affecting me. 

12 Comments:

Renee said...

Yee Haw! I expect the next time you write, you will say that she is asking for her knitting needles!!n:)

Three cheers for very very very good days!!

June 1, 2012 at 9;35 PM

Diane T. said...

Glad to hear my friend Shelley is improving steadily! Thanks for the updates.

June 2, 2012 at 9:40 PM

Dan & Cyndie said...

Hooray for a very very good day!! I can just hear Jim saying that & seeing a huge smile on his face. :)

Many thanks for these postings. Hugs to our dear friend Shelley & love & care to you all.

Dan & Cyndie

June 2, 2012 at 10:16 PM

Lynisha Weeda said...

So good to hear!!

June 2, 2012 at 10:59 PM

Anonymous said...

Yay!!!! What wonderful news!!

Hugs!! Janet

June 2, 2012 at 11:07 PM

Gramma Lorna and Grampa Garland said...

Thanks again, for your time and effort to post altho know you don't think of it as an effort since is is for your dear SIL!! Hope you all have a restful night!!

Our Love and Care, Garland and Lorna

June 2, 2012 at 11:08 PM

Christy Lester said...

Yay. Thinking of y'all tons!!! Happy things are looking up...Our tho'ts are now too.

June 2, 2012 at 11:09 PM

Anonymous said...

Dear Jim, Shelley & Family, 

This news has just reached us in Australia.....We want you to know that you are in our prayers and have all our fingers & toes crossed that Shelley can make a full recovery. We have lovely memories and you & your family when we visited in 1995 & then again in 2007.

Thinking of you with love to you all, 

Jonny, Rosalie, Nathan & Jacinta xxxx

PS We were sent the link to your "Longest day" blog & left this message there...but then found this more recent blog, so have copies & pasted our message to make you you get it.  :)

June 3, 2012 at 2:33 AM

The J's said...

I'm liking Raimie's comment up there!! (Bonita's comment, I think) It does sound like a VERY good day, and in such, "Boring" is great! Wish we were close enough to pop in also, but looking forward to our time when she is back home!

June 3, 2012 at 8:02 AM

Luanne said...

Thinking of you all on this Sunday morning. Thankful for our Loving Father's care.

Trusting in Him. Sending you healing thoughts! Lu and Rod

June 3, 2012 at 8:48 AM

Heidi said...

Yes, when Shelley feels better, we also feet better! Look forward to seeing you all next month.

June 3, 2012 at 9:41 AM

Holly T. said...

So good to hear of a better day for Shelley and that means for Jim, too!  Hope you are able to rest well and looking forward to you coming home! Holly

June 3. 2012 at 7:35 PM

A Better Day

 Saturday, June 2, 2012

We want to quickly get the news out that today is a much better day for Shelley (and Jim!) Already in the night Shelley was showing signs of perking up, and while she's sick, weak and uncomfortable, she is MUCH better. She's alert and conversing, although her throat hurts her a lot. This morning they took the lumbar drain out and the nasal packing is scheduled to be removed on Monday.  The goals for activity today are to sit up in the chair and perhaps take a short walk. Isn't is amazing how we're all linking together somehow? When feels better, we all feel better!

10 Comments:

Renee said...

Oh wonderful!! So happy to hear it. Indeed we are all linking in this wonderful family we ahve been called into!!

June 2, 2021 AM

 

Dan & Cyndie said...

The spiritual family link is amazing beyond words :) Thanks so much so we can all feel better with them!! Praying for continued steps toward a full recovery. With much love & care, Dan and Cyndie

June 2, 2021 at 1:38 PM

gkey said...

Dear KleebKrew.

3 Cheers for a better day, and to better and better ones ahead!

love, 

In the cheering section to the west

in 

NE

June 2, 2021 at 1:19 PM

Gramma Lorna and Grampa Garland said...

Yea! So good to hear! Thank you for quickly posting! Love from the Snows

June 2, 2012 at 2:50 PM

Brenda said...

That's awesome news!!! Sure hope the improvement continues!!!

June 2, 2012 at 3:03 PM

Luanne said...

Good news on a beautiful day! Hope everyday is a better day.

Smiles and hugs from us.

June 2, 20124:31 PM

Anita said...

That is such good news!! Keep it up, Shelley ... and Jim! And everyone! :)

June 2, 2012 at 5:23 PM

Monica said...

Thanks for the update - we especially love the 'better day' ones! Love the thought of being linked, very fitting so hope you know we who are a long ways away are hurting with you too! HUGS! the Hertz's

June 2, 2012 at 5:34 PM

The J's said...

Good news! Hoping each day will continue to see improvement. We'll sure miss our (would have been) meeting tomorrow, but will be thinking of you all!

June 2, 2012 at 5:39 PM

Ruth said...

Tears...good ones. Hope each day is a better day.

June 2, 2012 at 5:46 PM

Reality hits...

 Friday, June 1 2012

Well, folks, I think the harsh realities of a huge surgery set in today. Shelley has not had nearly as good a day as yesterday. Yesterday was probably almost too good to be true, but not too unusual for the first post op day. Shelley did get moved out of ICU today, sat in the recliner for an hour, and took a few steps from bed to wheelchair for the move. These are all positive forward steps, but she has been overwhelmingly exhausted and not nearly as perky. Even mumbling or framing a word or two is a real chore for her. She's had some low blood sugar issues today, too...indicating her body has had a pretty major stress. Her main surgeon saw her this morning and indicated there would be rough days ahead, but by the time he gets back from his weekend away, she will likely be making a turnaround. That's a good goal to look forward, to, but like Jim says...you can keep telling yourself this is all normal, but it's pretty hard to believe it! He will be staying the night in her room again, and hopefully can give a more progressive progress report tomorrow sometime!

Some were wishing the address of the hospital. It is Methodist Hospital, 8303 Dodge St., Omaha, NE 68114. Jim and Shelley's home address: 300 Northview Dr., Kearney, NE  68847

Believe it or not, your guest writer in a guest of her sister tonight! It's nice to be together when we feel far away from the ones we love. So...tonight this is being written by the Minnesota sister-in-law with the Wisconsin sister-in-law looking over her shoulder. We both agree that our one and only sisiter-in-law is a very special lady. Ad her husband is a very special man!

An addition: After reading the comments below and appreciating the expressions of sympathy for my "suffering", I want to say.  I remember very little about those first suffering days. I don't remember being transferred to PCU. I don't remember any pain. I have learned through this surgery and others that the first day that seems so good because I was doped up pretty good with pain meds, and then as the post title says, reality hits and the body has to respond to the beating is has received.  It takes a lot of energy to rebuild and not much left over for "normal" life.

8 Comments:

Luanne said...

Thanks to the special guest writer and her special sister! Thinking of Jim and Shelley tonight and wishing we could ease the suffering. Know we care.

June 1, 2012 at 10:20 PM

Renee said...

Awww...don't we all wish we could take some of the sffering to ourselves to ease Shelley's burden a bit.?! I do know the human body is amazing the way it can heal and I also know Shelley has amazing "gumption." But, it hurts to see your friends suffer!

I like to think of you two sisters together as you pen the progress report for all of us in Shelley's fan club.

  

War care to ALL you Kleebs....

June 1, 2021 at 10:29 PM

Anonymous said...

Hey, the novic guest blogger meant to say Shelley has had some HIGH blood sugar issues, requiring insulin, not low blood sugar. Also... to answer someone else's question: Bon is here to help at a funeral which happens to be right here in Stillwater, MN, the area I'm working in.

G'nite, Dorothy

June 1, 2012 at 10:42 PM

The J's said...

Thank you, both of you girls! I'm pretty sure that we all feel like you fit in well to the "special" category, too :) (AND family) today and have wondered how it went. It seems like day 3 is often the hard day. Thanks for the address, too. Hope everyone has a restful night. 

Maxine

June 1, 2012 at 10:54 PM

Dan & Cyndie said...

Isn't it a wonder how that word "special" seems to wrap others so closely to our hearts??

Like other's have mentioned, you know that if we could we would bear some of this for our Shelley.

With loving thoughts & hopes for a peaceful night.

Dan & Cyndie

June 1. 2021 at 11:19 PM

Raimie said...

Dear Dottie-Bon,

Thank you SO much for posting! and thanks for the address.

Dear Aunt, Shelley, 

Life sure is full of ups and downs...even of one's blood sugar! Alas, it must be something like coming down off "the birth high" (on a much greater scale)...Burst of energy right at first and then a crash!

Up or down, we love you!

June 1, 2012 at 11:12 PM

gkey said...

dears in Omaha (AND in MN tonight!)

I'm sure the hours are long as you struggle to make even little bits of progress A quote I came across recently says: "There are no shortcuts to anywhere worth going!" 

Rest well, all of you in our Father's tender care.

June 1, 2012 at 11:46 PM

Anonymous said...

I just keep thinking ALL of you are special and special to so many of us. I'm so glad that we know the living God and know the FATHER knows best. At times like this we can rest knowing HE has us under His wings. Love to all you from Ann in Alma.

June 2, 2021 at 7:59 PM

Day #1 of Recovery

Thursday, May 31, 2012

 The reports from Omaha continue to be very encouraging. Shelley has had an uneventful day (which is medicalspeak for "nothing went wrong.") She was taken off the ventilator fairly early this morning and was very glad to be rid of that thing.  She converses a little, but mostly takes long naps  Her pain isn't real bad, but the morphine is quite helpful.  All the doctors and nurses are amazed at how well she's doing.  She is even allowed to take some clear liquids by mouth.  Her face is swelling more and more as the evening progresses, which is just what they said would happen.  They've enjoyed a few visitors today.  Shelley is still in ICU--no real work about when she'll be moved out, but it likely will be soon.  Jim was going to bed down for the night in her room there, hoping for more sleep than he had last night!

Good night everyone!

Post script: (May 31, 2022)

I don't remember anything about that day except the ventilator removal.  I really wanted that gone!!

16 Comments

Anonymous said...

Ah, I like going to sleep with the thought of her doing so well tonight! Love to all!!

Janet

May 31, 2012 at 10:15 PM

Brenda Miller said...

Thanks for the updates!! Our thoughts are with all of you and hoping for a speedy recovery!

May 31, 2012 at 10:16 PM

Grumpy and Dayka said...

Keep the good posts coming!! :>)

May 31, 2012 at 10:27 PM

Renee said...

Good news. So thankful, Sleep well Jim and Shelley!

May 31, 2012 at 10:33 PM

Colleen W, said...

That is such good news. Keep up the good work, Shelley! Really thinking of all the family...

Love from Colleen and Ken

May 31, 2012 at 10:35 PM

Anonymous said...

So glad for all the good news. Hope all have a restful night. Thinking of you all and thanks for the updates.

Mike and Karla

May 31, 2012 at 10:38 PM

The J's said...

So glad for encouraging news! Thank you!

May 31, 2012 at 10:45 PM

Christa said...

So glad to hear the good news, Jim. I hope you get some sleep...the hospital is not the best place for that, especially ICU. It sounds like her strength is showing itself. We have surely been thinking that directions the last few days.

May 31, 2012 at 10:50 PM

Raimie said...

Dear Aunt Shelley, 

Glad to hear the glass is half-full! Well, I mean half full of swelling causing fluids is MUCH better than half-full of the "foul beast" that was in there before!

Love you and hope you both have a restful night.

Love, 

Happy to hear in NE

May 31, 2012 at 11:17 PM

Anonymous said...

Can't tell you how much you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are praying more than usual.

Love to all, 

Grahams

June 1, 2012 at 12:19 AM

Dan and Cyndie said...

It's good to hear of uneventful days and a time like this. Hope you both got a good night's rest, Jim & Shelley. Glad to hear of your strength showing itself, Shelley...never doubted it would :)

Loving thoughts and continued prayers coming your way.

Dan and Cyndie

June 1, 2012 at 5:21 AM

Sharon said...

Thinking of you both, Jim and Shelley, for continued recovery. You have a lot of friends who love you and support you always, even if we don't always say it. Hugs!

June 1, 2012 at 9;47 AM

Gramma Lorna and Grampa Garland said...

Will try this again...last time I tried to post, it evaporated! But, just want to tell you, thank you for your effort in posting, Bon, and all the good reports!! "REACTIONS"Shelley's reaction to this beast that invaded her head is so motivating! Sometimes we don't see the value of our friends until the have a "beast" to overcome and just value Shelley and Jim so much!! Love you all!! Garland and Lorna

June 1, 2021 at 12:00 PM

Anonymous said...

Thinking of your all as your journey through this unknown territory together. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and we hope you know how much everyone cares. Remember, you are not in this along. God's strength will be there when yours is not! Hope to make it up there tomorrow so hope we at least get to see you, Jim. Take Care!

Lynn and Jeanne

June 1, 2012 at 6:03 PM

gkey said...

dear In the thick of it, 

Wow! No words come easy tonight...just keep your chins up. Sounds like you are in a good spot with excellent care.

love, 

watching & waiting with you in heart

in 

NE

June 1, 2012 at 11:26 PM

Anonymous said...

Thinking of you and so glad you had good reports. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

Thoughts and prayers with you all!! Keith and Darlene

June 2, 2021 at 8:38 AM

Shelley, The Writer

Thursday,  May 31, 2012
Shelley has always been a writer. When letters were the main means of communication, hers were always a treat to het--several pages of the details about homefolks that you really wanted to hear about, but no one else took the time to put on paper. Pictures were always accompanied by notes in her familiar script. Wen electronics moved into the landscape of our living, you could count on lengthy, newsy accounts of family life, much to the delight of the faraway aunties. When blogging arrived on the scene, Shelley was a natural. Visiting their home, you would see evidence of Shelley's love of the pen and paper--journals, lists, letters. So, you can hardly be surprised to hear that Shelley had been furiously scribbling notes this morning, frustratingly hampered by not being able to have her glasses.
Jim is very excited about Shelley's alertness this morning, although technically she is still sedated. She is yet on the ventilator, but they are working toward removing it very soon. That will be a great relief to her--it's the subject matter for some of her notes! She looks really, really, good for all she has been through. The incisions on her nose are barely noticeable and while there is some swelling, it isn't bad at all.
They got to first see Shelley last night about midnight, and then they all dispersed for the night--Shelley's parent's when home, Jim and Lynette went to the motel, and Rod and Deb F. spent the night in Omaha and will return today, likely taking Lynette home with them.
So far, so good! We all have much to be thankful for, and a crash course in not taking life and health for granted. 

Caveat: (May 31, 2022) I love to write it is true, but the "notes" I was writing was my attempt to communicate about getting that ventilator tube OUT. It was very uncomfortable.  Jim saved those notes and they are gibberish.  I didn't save them.

16 Comments
  

Dan & Cyndie said...

Oh, what good news!! and yes I whole-heartedly agree that we all take so much for granted and aren't grateful enough for good health...things can change so very quickly. Keeping them close and appreciating the updates!

With love &care, Dan and Cyndie

May 31, 2012 at 9:10 AM

Renee said...

I so very much agree with what you wrote about Shelley's writing ability!! I am completely THRILLED to hear she is writing notes!! How tremendous after her ordeal yesterday. THANLS again for the update!!!1 Jim, if you are reading this, tell Shelley a special hello, and we aim to get down to visit the two of your after she has a bit more time to recuperate!!

May 31, 2012 at 10:25 AM

Grumpy and Dayka said...

Keep the good news coming1! :>) Loren and Laurel

May 31, 2021 at 1:24 PM

Anonymous said...

Thank you so much for keeping us updated! This post made my heart smile :)

May 31,, 2012 at 1:24 PM

Anonymous said...

Sorry...Love, Janet :)

May 31, 2012 at 1:25 PM

Anonymous said...

That is our Shelley! Sending smiles and happy thoughts to you all. Luanne

May 31, 2012 at 2:53 PM

Anonymous said...

GREAT news!

Never a doubt about Shelley's courage and strength. Our thoughts and prayers are with you ALL!

Chuck and Lynda

May 31, 2012 at 3:33 PM

The J's said...

What great news! YAY Shelley!!

May 31, 2012 at 3:34 PM

Anonymous said...

So glad to hear the good news. Hope it will only get better eacy day.

Wayne and Darlene Jenson

May, 31, 2012 at 3:49 PM

Anonymous said...

Thinking of you in Wisconsin--so glad the surgery went well--we will keep track of your progress thru this awesome blog. Bonita is in our field--thank you sharing her with us. Smiling with special memories from Menomonie convention in Sept. Gentle hugs, prayers and love from the Smith's--

John, Sally*, Addie and Landon

May 31, 2012 at 5:06 PM

Ruth said...

Loving every little big of positive news! Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone of this precious family, 

May 31, 2012 at 6:11 PM

Anonymous said...

WONDERFUL NEWS!!! Praying for a speedy and healthy healing! Hugs and prayers-

Layne and Amy Schnacker

May 31, 2012 at 6:27 PM

Anonymous said...

Thank you for the update. Love to you and all the Kleebs =*) Brandie

May 31, 2012 at 6:51 PM

Lanae said...

Glad for the update. Will continue to keep all in my heart and prayers.

Love, Lanae

May 31, 2012 at 7:19 PM

Raimie said...

Dear Aunt Shelley,

Ma (Caroline Ingalls) would be so proud of you...facing each new portion of your journey with willingness and courage...and as her quote on your sidebar says. "What must be done is best done cheerfully." And it sounds like you are doing just that!

Thank you, B, for the updates, they are precious and make all of us "waiters" on our vigil for Shelley, rest a little easier.

Love, Raimie Lu

May 31, 2021 at 9:14 PM

gkey said...

Dear, Dear Kleebs, 

Thankful to read every post...thinking of you all these days and know "time is standing still" in a way, as this battle continues.

Keep strong and of good courage.

Love, 

Keough family

June 1, 2021 at 11:99 PM

The Longest Day...

 I remember the preparations, the hospital gown, the warm blankets, the prep for anesthesia, until I was wheeled away down the corridors to the operating room, leaving Jim and Lynette, and Mom and Dad, and a couple of others to watch me go, all wondering, what next?

The surgery lasted almost 11 hours.

Wednesday -- May 30. 2012

The Longest Day...

Thanks to all of you have had Shelley, Jim and their family in their hears and minds and their family in hearts and minds and prayers all day today.  It has been a long day for many, even quite a few medical workers, no doubt.  Just want to report what the surgeon told Jim and the others waiting there--hopefully this is accurate.  It seems a little bit like a satellite system, beamed from Nebraska over to Wisconsin, and then to all points of the earth!

The good news is that as of right now, Shelley is out of surgery! She will go to recovery for at least an hour and they'll be able to see her eventually tonight.  She might not respond, being heavily sedated, but who knows? She'll be going to ICU for a day or so.

The doctor said the tumor had gone through the dura (the sac around the brain might be an easy way to describe that) but it had not infiltrated the brain and they were able to pull it away from the brain with no disturbance to the brain. They were able to use tissue from Shelley's forehead area to construct a new "dura," that separates the brain from the sinus area.  They felt that reconstruction was very successful--good tissue, and they felt secure about eh way they were able to connect it. Also, the tumor had infiltrated the orbit of the eye (right one, I think) and was up against the eye, but not into the eye, and also was able to be pulled away Likewise they felt satisfied with the reconstruction of the orbit. 

The only thing they encountered that was more than they expected was that the tumor had invaded the cartilage around the bridge of Shelley's nose, so they needed to make incisions and remove the cartilage there. They inserted a lumbar drain and a feeding tube (through the nose), both of which she'll have just for a few days. She, of course, has a breathing tub and is on a ventilator, but hopefully that will be just for overnight. Because of the tumor being right up against the brain, she will need to undergo chemotherapy, as well as radiation.

Shelley went into surgery with a positive attitude, smiling and joking, and it seems like the day is ending on a positive note, also.  We won't add ore right now, so it can get out to all of you who a patiently waiting for word.  Thanks so much to everyone for their care and support today!

20 Comments:

Dan and Cyndie said...

Many thanks for getting something up yet this evening...we will all rest a bit better now.  Shelley is a dear remarkable woman. So grateful too for medical professionals who can perform such intricate surgeries, sending loving caring thoughts out into the night to Shelley and her family.

Dan and Cyndie

May 30, 2012 at 10:23 PM

The J's said...

Thank you so much for the update! It has been a very long day! So thankful & glad for a positive report!

Love from the J's.

May 30, 2012 at 10:45 PM

Renee said...
So happy to get the update. Thank you so much! Also thankful for a successful surgery! Thoughts have been in Omaha all day and will continue to be!

May 30, 2012 at 10:47 PM

Wrena said...

Thanks for the update! Note to Shelley: be strong, keep encouraged! This makes three of you close... My sister is 23.5 - battling a battle of sorts that you may be able to understand. Lymphoma.

Our young 13 year old friend that has battled bone cancer for 5 years...

I pray for your comfort and health the Lord willing! I'm overwhelmed.

May 30, 2012 at 11:09 PM

Unknown said...

Thanks for the update. Been thinking of you all this long day and will continue to hold you all close as the recovery process starts.

May 30, 2012 at 11:11 PM

Colleen Wendland said...

We've been thinking of Shelley so much today, really thankful for the update - We're pulling for her from western Nebraska.

May 31, 2012 at 12:04 AM

Anonymous said...

Jim, Lorene, Nathan & Lynette: I am praying for you, that you feel the Lord near your hearts and know His comfort. With great love, Brandie Y

May 31, 2012 at 12:47 PM

Heidi said..

Was thinking of Shelley & family after the big I had heard and was feeling very far away, but now being able to read this blog has brought me closer again. My thoughts were with her in teh middle of the night (like now) when it is daytime here in Germany.

Thankful for this positive report!

May 31, 2012 at 12:53 AM

Oleva said...

Our thanks too, for reporting. Know it takes time and isn't so easy. Each on of you are in our thoughts in a special way.

With continued loving care.

Carl and Oleva

May 31, 2012 at 3:15 AM

Anonymous said...

Thanks for the update. We will continue to keep you all in our prayers. 

Mark and Margie

May 31, 2021 at 5:45 AM

Lanae said...

Thankful for the update and will certainly to have Shelley and family in my heart and prayers.

May 31, 2012 at 7:29 AM

Anonymous said...

You're in our thoughts today. Thanks for the post

Hugs to you all, Luanne and Rod

May 31, 2012 at 7:36 AM

Anonymous said...

So glad things have gone as good as can be expected! Tough time for all, but thankful for the comfort of those than care, and most f the Father above. Thinking of you all. Thanks for keeping up posted. Hugs, Trent and Sandra Nelson

May 31, 2012 at 8:06 AM

Mamason said...

Thanks for the update. Glad sugery is over and healing and recovery can begin.

Thought, prayers and hugs to all. Irvin and Sheryl

May 31. 2012 at 8:44 AM

Darcie said...

Like others...thanks so much for the update! Thinking of Shelley and all those standing by her!

May 31, 2012 at 9:21 AM

Anonymous said...

Bless your hearts. What a tough day. I just heard to about the surgery and got a recent update from Cyndie. Sounds like dear Shelley is a trouper, and with all the love and prayers of family and friends, the amazing handiwork of the professionals and the tender loving care of God, you will all get through this Thanking of you....Larry and Glenda Lerwick

May 31, 2012 at 12:21 PM

Anita said...

Thanks for the update! lots of love and hugs!

May 31, 2012 at 12:39 PM

Raimie said...

Dear Aunt Shelley, 

The time seems to be measured in minutes and hours at this point of you healing...we will be looking forward to when it can be measured in days, weeks, months and years!

Love, 

So Glad To Hear in NE

May 31, 2012 at 9:08 PM

 

gkey said...

Dear In Recovery,

We wait anxiously for every update. Every little positive is cause for celebration at this point!

Hope you feel all the love & prayers surrounding you from so many corners and especially from above.

love, 

Close in heart

in 

NE

June 1, 2012 at 11:09 PM

Anonymous said...

Dear Jim, Shelley & Family.

This news has just reached us in Australia...We want you to know that you are in our prayers and have all our fingers and toes crossed that Shelley can make a full recovery.

We have lovely memories of your & your family when we visited in 1995 & then again in 2007.

Lots of love to you all,

Jonny, Rosalie, Nathan & Jacinta xxxx

June 3, 2012 at 2:15 AM