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I didn't get a call yet but Jeanne called Unity Hosp. and MAK is in recovery. I will post more when I hear from her sister in law. At least it's over! Thanks Jeanne.  :heart:

Thanks Jeanne & Donna! Been sending healing thoughts...

OK, Sue just called me, MAK had the long surgery, they took a foot of her Colon out because she had so much scar tissue from her Hysterectomy and that scar tissue was pretty bad, it attached it's self to her bladder. They did what they can, tested it for leaks, (sounds weird) and she is in recovery. It was not a pleasant surgery for our MAK. This is what I know so far. It went pretty well for her, now she has to recover and take it easy! PHEW!!!

At least it's over and she can rest and recover now. 

Thanks Donna, Jeanne and Sue for the update!

Thanks so much for the update.  Praying all goes well fro here on.  Sounds like a difficult and extensive surgery

Donna, thank you so much!  Sounds like a miserable surgery but at least it is done! 

Can only get better after all that!!  She's a fighter and will be out watching Falcon's soon !!  Prayers her way-thanks for updates!

Glad to know the surgery is over and that she is in recovery.  It won't be easy for her, but I'll bet this is the worst it'll be.  And I think it's entirely fitting that she's being taken care of by the "Unity" health care system.

From the sounds of it, MAK did excellent in surgery!  Four hours is a good time and not uncommon for some attachment to bladder. And if they tested for leaks and they didn't find any that means she did not end up with an ostomy(opening thro stomach for waste to come out, while re-attached colon heals) and this is FANTASTIC! Which means she does not have to have any further surgery to re-connect in the future! My husband Frank had the surgery in Feb and wasn't as lucky and ended up with the ostomy(but it hasn't been that bad) and will go for the re-connect on April 23rd. Glad things went well for her! :clap:

I just spoke to MAK's sister-in-law.  In addition to what Donna shared, MAK was not back in her room as of 2:30pm.  Her doctor says she has to be up and moving right away at least three walks a day around the station. No rest for her.  Her sis-in-law said she would hang a bird in front of her if that would help.  That made me think...I still have Baron von Pefa on my fridge. Think I'll try that when I visit. LOL

O yes, Joyce, they get them up and moving right away! Baron von Pefa sounds like a great idea! :rofl:

Bring it on Joyce!! LOL

MAK's rm # is 3415, in case anyone wants to know!  :wave:

Thx Donna!

Glad to hear she's coming along. I have my Baron von Pefa in my car...he rides with me everywhere!

If anyone wants to send her a card, just pm me and I will give you her address!

Thanks to FLaDonna for her texts and calls, and to everyone involved in keeping all of us informed about MAK's surgery.
Let the healing begin! :clap:
But try not to make her laugh too hard...Ouch!

Hi everyone! I'm very weak and in quite a bit of pain and can hardly hold my phone up so this will be brief. I was a mess when they cut me open from what I hear-surgery took twice as long as it should have because of it. Thanks for all your kind word's and concerns. I walked to the end of the hall and back last night and am about to do that again in a few minutes. When I can do it I'll get on my laptop. I'm up for visitors for those of you who were asking. Love y'all! — feeling blessed.

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So thankful that MAK came through the surgery without complications.  I'll keep her in my prayers for a speedy recovery  :)

Thank you SO MUCH for the good news, DG! Tell her we are sending hugs! Just here (ROC) myself and am kinda sleep-walking after being up for 24 hours... ick!

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Baron von Pefa visited MAK today.  He says she is doing well!

Looking good MAK!  Love that Smile, Amy!

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Awww...that is so sweet!!  Great to see you smiling after all you've been through MAK!  :notworthy:

Keep smiling, MAK! See you soon!  :wave:

Lookin' good, MAK- keep smiling! ;D

LOVE IT!!!! MAK is happy now!! Thanks Joyce!!  :2thumbsup:

Keep smiling MAK !!  You'll be home in no time !

Get Well Soon !!!!!!!!!!!!!!Love Baron von Pefa :pfalcon: :rose: :rose: :rose:

I am thinking of you, MAK, and wishing you a speedy recovery.  I sure miss you!

Hi folks! Had a very rough night and not really feeling up to getting on my laptop yet. Having enough trouble just holding my phone to type this. Thanks for all your kindness. I'm having a bit of an issue with my urine output so at this point that's the biggest concern. I'm still hooked up to a catheter and not allowed anything by mouth. Hoping that changes soon. Love ya!  :heart:

MAK posted on FB

Poor MAK, hope tonite is a better one! :zz:

I so hope you had a better night, MAK.  And will be feeling much better today.

Ditto, hoping for better days ahead for you MAK.

Get well soon MAK! Hope all is better today...

Please say a prayer for me as it's been 4 days since my surgery and I haven't passed gas. I can't move forward until I do. I'm having so much gas pain that it has raised my blood pressure to a critical point. I also have a low grade fever and so hoping it's not the start of pneumonia. That's all for now!

(Poor MAK, that is more painful then the surgery it's self. Good luck MAK, we're rootin for a tootin)

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Get well my friend!! Just a little humor to make you laugh that gas out of you! :)

Hang in there, MAK! And walk, walk, walk!  :the_wave:

Praying hard for good gas passage!

OOPS! Missed that the update wasn't posted here too...

TOOT TOOT! All is well!

She passed it and more. Still in a lot of pain though. Can have water now, some jello and broth, (she's sick of broth). All levels are good right now and she may be home on Wednesday! Fingers crossed!!

YAHOOOOOO!!!!  :clap:

Go MAK !  Knew you could do it !!!

You go girl!  :clap:

Keep praying people!

Awesome news! :clap:

Update right from the horses mouth:

Progress is the word of the day! I had my first meal in nearly 2 weeks- half a burger,a few tater tots, a few carrots and a swig of milk. My catheter was removed and the drain to my incision should be coming out this afternoon. Stay tuned for I may have even bigger news tomorrow! Thanks for all your support! Love y'all!


WAY TO GO MAK!!!!

So glad to hear! Let the eating begin!  :yahoo:

Thank goodness, I was a bit concerned after the previous update but sounds like she has turned the corner.  Phew  :thumbsup: :2thumbsup:

Hello,Have no idea what i am doing but after pressing lots of things,this came up.Think I may not be suited for this.Anyway,happy to hear MAK is on road to recovery.I miss her "watches" but know she will be back.Raising her in prayer.    goodnews:

You did fine! Welcome aboard!

You did awesome!  It gets easier with time..don't give up!

Congrats on your first post!  :clap:

You did better then I did on my first post!! You even did a smiley!!   :thumbsup:

Yay!  Keep it up, MAK!  :mbanana:

MAK, so glad you are doing so much better.  Looking forward to lots more good news!

Thanks to everyone concerning my first post.May grow to like doing this,once i feel comfortable.  :wave:

Hoping Mak has a good recovery day and home soon. 

Well, the day has come- they're sending me home to continue this journey on my own. Wish me luck cuz I'm gonna need it! Thanks again for all your support and kindness! Love y'all!

YAY!!!   :2thumbsup: :thumbsup: :clap:

Good news!

Excellent!  :2thumbsup:

Good news.Home to recuperate,rest and relax. You are just a phone call away from your Doctors and remember,someone is always on call should you have a concern.  Take care now Mak. Prayers continue.  :2thumbsup:

Wonderful news!  Keep praying folks!  Love you MAK!
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 :wave: Hi everyone! Just a quick note of thanks for all the support and love shown to me during this most difficult time for me. I have a long road to recovery but I will get there through faith and the help and strength of my many, many friends here and around the world! I can't sit up straight so using my laptop is next to impossible but I wanted to at least let y'all know how much I appreciate you! Thanks for all the cards and flowers as well!  :heart:

MAK, it's so good to see you online again!  I'll bet you're getting a little bit stronger every day.  Step by step, you know.  The birds are doing fine and soon you will be too. 

In a couple of weeks, things will be SO much better! Hang in there, MAK! Frank goes for round 2 next Thurs! I'll be glad when this is all over! lol Can't wait to get out for a watch with you! Sending lots of healing energy your way! :sunshine: :sunshine: :sunshine:

So glad to hear the good news.  My good wishes and prayers continue!

Glad things went well for the most part and you're home!!  Just take it a day at a time and take care.  :wave:

I so hope you had a good night.  I'm thinking of you!

Update from MAK:

Hello my good friends and supporters!  :heart:
So I went to my surgeon this morning to get checked out and get my stitches and staples removed. Here's the story I was told of my surgery-he started out laparoscopically spending 1.5-2 hours removing scar tissue from a previous surgery. He ran into a hernia and an absess the size of an orange attached to my colon caused by severe diverticulitus. That's when he had to cut a 10 inch incision to remove those making the operation last 5.5 hours instead of the 2.5 hours he projected. He said if I had gone much longer with this I might not be here to tell the story. He also had to cut out a foot of my colon which was just be being strangled. I have shed the 30 lbs. of water weight I gained being on intravenous in the 6 day hospital stay. Although I still have swollen feet that seems to be resolving itself which in turn has lowered my blood pressure to much lower levels, but still a bit high. I go back to see him on May 28th. All in all, he thinks I'm doing well considering all that he had to do-my incision and drain site look good and hopefully only onward and upward from here.   :happy:

 :yahoo:  Good News !!   Do what they say and things will get better.  Once you can move around the swelling should start going down !!   Hang in there !  Waiting for our morning watch reports !!!

Wow, MAK, it sounds like you really went through the mill.  Perhaps you should celebrate the anniversary of your surgery as an additional or other birthday.  The day you got a second chance at life.  I have one of those birthdays.  There's a reason why you're still here, and I, for one, am very glad, whatever it is! 

Great news!  Walking as much as you can plus elevating your legs while sitting will help reduce the swelling in your feet.  Sounds like things are on the right track!

  :thumbsup:'m so happy to hear the checkup went well and you are feeling better. Nothing like a surprise surgery when you went expecting something simpler, right?? It's a darn good thing you went in when you did. Take good care of yourself and remember when you get frustrated that you might not have even been here.  We're sure glad you are! Go MAK!

Dot in PA

Oh my goodness MAK..   You really went through the mill.  Glad you are recovering.
Slow but safe.  You are in my prayers.   Many warm hugs.
Lola

All the best to you MAK, you've been through alot and I wish nothing but better times and good health for you.  :handshake:

 :wave:  Thanks for update MAK.You are one lucky,fortunate lady and know you are feeling very blessed with good outcome.Congrats to both you and your surgeon and care providers. Keep up the good work in your recuperation. Missing your "watches"    :falcon2:

Still praying for your healing.... :pray: :pray: :pray:

It's so good to hear from you. My gosh, 30 pounds!  What were they thinking?  I am so glad you are on the way to a complete recovery. I miss your watches. Wishing you all the best.


Nora in Florida

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 :wave: Thank you all for your heartfelt and kind words-you truly brighten my days! I continue to wear a binder (to hold me together while I heal) around my middle section which prevents me from sitting up so I only get on my laptop for a short time every few days but I can assure you I eventually see your comments and feel the love!  :heart:

Every day will get better, MAK! Glad you are in good spirits! Frank had his re-connect done and all went well. He is home now and I am trying to get him to rest! LOL Keep up the good healing and hope to see you soon! :2thumbsup:

You must so hate that binder that keeps you mostly on your back.  Spring is here and things will be looking up for you one of these days soon. Have patience and remember we are all keeping you in our thoughts and prayers, and pulling for your recovery.  :wave:

Dot in PA

MAK, I'm thinking of you every day, and my prayers continue for your speedy recovery.  I so hope you can be upright longer soon.

 :wave: I gave myself a scare this week. My incision started draining a bit at the top of it and kept sticking to the binder I have to wear for 4-5 more weeks to keep things in place til they heal. I thought I had an infection and it looked like the top of my incision had opened up. I was freaking out-afraid to do much of anything cuz I thought my whole incision would split open and expose my guts! I called my surgeon's office Tuesday morning but he couldn't see me until today. The simple answer is that it looks like it's separated there because that's my new belly button! You'd think they'd tell you about something like that! The drainage is normal and the solution is that he wants me to wash the area with soapy water twice a day and sit in front of a fan to make sure it dries properly. I have to call him on Monday and if I want him to check it again next week he said he'd be happy to do so! Big PHEW! Love you guys!  :heart:

Yeah!!!!!  Such great news!

Jeez MAK !!  You need a belly button !!!  Glad things are going well -  miss your morning reports !  Keep up the good work so you can get back out there.  You need to be well for watchers Weekend !!

I am so glad all is OK. That must have been pretty scary!  Keep us posted as much as you can. I'm thinking of you!


Nora in Florida

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Thanks for update MAK.Sorry you had to go through that trauma,it is scary when something unusual occurs ,so,if you have any concerns,do what you did,CALL THE MD.  Don't give it a second thought if you want to have him check you out again,it is your body afterall!!!  Keep up the good work and try to keep your spirits up,you will improve day by day.  Continue to raise you in prayer.     :)

A new belly button? hahahahaha sorry MAK, you made me really smile! Well, glad all is ok!  Keep up the good work! Beauty and DC say they can't possibly have their youngsters fledge without you around, so sending lots of positive healing your way! :sunshine: :sunshine: :sunshine:

Continued best wishes for a complete recovery!


Nora in Florida

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Amazing what can be "built" today!

Did you talk to the doctor today?


Nora in Florida

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 :wave:  Nora, I wasn't going to have the doctor check my incision cuz it's looking better since I started washing it twice daily but tonight while washing it I found a staple tucked in on the top right of my belly button. So I will be calling tomorrow to schedule that-if it's not one thing it's the other eh!?  :rolleyes:

Whoa !!!  The Doctor needs a metal detector !!! 

I agree Lynn!  :yes:

Good that you found it before it caused a chronic irritation. I'll bet once that's out, the healing will go much faster. I'm thinking of you.


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I'm thinking the same Nora since that's the only area on my incision that's still oozing,red and sore. Thanks a lot for thinking of me!  :wave:

Me, too.  Might want to ask if there are any stitches that you can't see while you are at it.  Anything other than the ugly old catgut irritates me something terrible.  Good luck and praying for you. xoxo

I'm one of those lucky ones that don't dissolve dissolvable sutures. About a year after my hysterectomy I had a tiny boil along the incision scar...and out came a piece of dissolvable suture. My periodontist didn't believe me when he did my gum surgery & used them...had to go back to have them removed...they never dissolved.

Yup!  Rich cuts out everything that he can see, so I will have a scar, but no infection.

Saw doctor today, he took out the staple that was left behind in my belly button and also found a long dissolvable stitch in there so he pulled that out too. Said the staple must have been under a scab and that's why we missed it cuz I didn't find it until 4 days after I started washing the incision twice a day. It's been 4 weeks since my surgery making it the half way point of my recovery. I go see surgeon on May 28th and hope that I will be able to shed this binder and start driving again-I can't sit up straight when wearing it and I don't think it would be very safe to drive with my seat reclined. I should be good to go just in time for fledge watch!  ;)

Sounds good, MAK, but please don't push yourself too hard or too fast.

Dot in PA

Good news MAK, keep gettin stronger, we miss you out there!

That is awesome news! You know those birds won't fledge without their Aunty MAK! :2thumbsup:

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GREAT NEWS!!!

Thanks for updates MAK. Know this has been an ordeal but you have been steadfast in your recovery.Just remember not to push yourself too much,it takes time for the body to heal and you are well on the way.Prayers continue for you in your recovery.   :wave:

Hope today is finding you feeling well, MAK!  :heart:

Feeling a bit better every day Patty. Still have some drainage and soreness in the incision near my belly button area. Still can't sit up straight with this binder on so I have to reach to type, therefore I don't do much of that on my laptop. I can't sleep in my bed yet as it's very uncomfortable laying flat or on my side so my life these days is spent in my recliner. Still hoping to be healed in time for fledge watch. Thanks for all the support everyone, I appreciates it!!  :wave:

Good to hear from you, MAK!  Keeping my fingers crossed you will be up and around for Flegde Watch  :)

Glad you got to go DT today with Joyce, MAK! Hang in there and hoping things are getting better! :2thumbsup: :heart:

Thinking of you!

I'm hangin' Patty and feeling better everyday!  :yes:

Nice to hear Nora!  :thankyou:

Wishing you a good week!  How much longer for the binder?  Sure hope you can get out of that recliner soon.   ~Nora


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I'm hoping about 3 more weeks or so with the binder Nora. I see my surgeon on May 28th and I'll find out for sure then.  And I can't wait to get out of my recliner too!  ;D

Counting down the days!

We need one of those automated countdown timers with every post.

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Good to hear your tweets from ST, MAK!  Hope the healing is progressing well! :sunshine:

I've made good progress the last week Patty! My incision has stopped draining and is pretty much completely healed. I'm going to attempt to sleep in my bed tonight for the first time in 6 weeks. Wish me luck!!  :wave:

I am very glad you're feeling that much better...keeping fingers crossed you get a good night's sleep! :nap:

Thanks Ei!  :wave:

Hope it went well & got a good nites sleep  :snore: ;D

So glad that incision has finally healed. Hope you got to sleep in bed last night.  Keep getting better! :thumbsup:

 :bunny: Hooray for progress and incision healing! Hope sleeping in bed worked out well.

Dot in PA

So how was sleeping in your bed !!!!!?????

It wasn't the best sleep, restless and I woke up a few times but I stuck it out and didn't retreat to my recliner. It'll get better every night just like I've gotten better every day. I'm hoping that when I see my surgeon next Thursday I can stop wearing the binder and hopefully drive. It's a very low car that I had trouble getting out of before so I have concerns with that cuz I don't want to strain myself-I'm still healing on the inside so I won't jeopardize my progress. Another wait and see thing! I will definitely have someone with me when I do try it just in case I need help to get back out the car. I don't want to be stuck in my car yelling "I got in my car and I can't get out"  :laugh:

Sure hope you had a good night's sleep in your bed!!!


Nora in Florida

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Oops, wrote too soon. Well, I hope tonight you have a better night's sleep!  And also that you can soon start to drive and the exiting the car won't prove too difficult.


Nora in Florida

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Just when you think all is going good for MAK......BAM, it took a left turn.

MAK is in the hospital again. She was admitted for multiple blood clots in both her lungs. She was having trouble breathing and knew she had to go. The 1 big clot has done some damage and they have an IV in both arms. She will most likely be there a few days to a week. Blood thinners are in her future maybe for 6 months or forever. She was in good spirits last night considering.

I wish her a speedy recovery.....again!!! Poor MAK!

Get better soon MAK!   :rose:

MAK, I'm so sorry you're back in the hospital. My prayers and wishes go out to you for a speedy recovery. Get better soon!  :rose:  :dogwag:

Dot in PA

Sorry to hear of recent complication.You will overcome this!!!!  Raising you in prayer,we are all pulling for you MAK. For right now,you are where you need to be,prayers also for care providers,that they keep good watch over you as you recover.    :phew:   :falcon2:

Geez, glad she went to the hospital and they are handling the problem! Sending lots of healing energy & prayers your way, MAK!  :pray: :pray: :sunshine: :sunshine: :sunshine:

Sending positive things your way !!!  Those babies are waiting for you so they can fledge !!!!!

Sorry to hear about the complications.Hope you feel better soon. :rose: :rose: :rose:

Oh no!  MAK, I'm thinking of you and praying so hard for your speedy recovery.  I miss you so much!


Nora in Florida

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I'm very sorry to hear you are back in the hospital MAK, hope you keep fighting and come back to us soon.  We all miss your daily reports and I"m sure Beauty misses you too! 

   :wave: Thanks ladies!  My breathing has improved a lot and I expect to be discharged soon. I'm getting a blood thinner through intravenous. The damage to my lung was minimal and shouldn't give me any problems. It will take weeks for the clots to dissolve and get absorbed into my body. My surgeon stopped by to see me and gave me the best news of the day- I can stop wearing my binder once I get home from the hospital! :yahoo: Thanks for all your support!  :heart:

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 :clap:     What a relief to hear your recent news.Glad to hear the lungs are okay so that your breathing will be back to normal.  Keep up good work,happy for you!!! :mbanana:

Go girl !!  Hope you're out sooner than later !!   :clap:

MAK, what a scary thing for you to have to go through!  I'm sure glad you and your lungs will be okay.  No binder when you get home.  HURRAY!!!!!!   :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

Good to hear all going to be OK!  Hope you are home today! :clap: :2thumbsup:

Heart test done- waiting for results and chomping at the bit to find out if I'm being discharged! I'm so bored today!   :rolleyes:

Yea, the waiting sucks! Hoping the results are in soon! :2thumbsup:

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Great news!!!!

Dot in PA

You're too funny Donna!  And it came off as soon as I got home too!!!!!! :silly: :rofl:

Yay!!!!!!  Welcome home MAK. And NO girdle. 😀😀😀😀😀


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Thanks Nora!  :wave:

 :thumbsup: GREAT News. Glad to hear you feel better.

Take a deep breath and sleep well  !!!  It's only up from here !!! :silly:

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I'm home from the hospital and so thankful for all the peeps that care about me and pray for me. I'm sure that's what got me through my surgery recovery and this latest scare. It will take weeks for the blood clots in my lungs and legs to dissolve and get absorbed into my body. I'll be on Xarelto (blood thinner) for at least 3 months and will be having lung function testing. The echocardiogram showed the right side of my heart is a bit enlarged but since the ventricle looked normal they aren't too worried about it. I'm a lucky lady to be alive and to have so many friends out there pulling for me.Thank you so very much!!!! love and peace MAK

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Excellent news!!!    :mbanana: goodnews: :abs-cheers: :bravo:  :yahoo:

Prayers continue for your continued recovery!  I'm so glad you're home and out of that binder. And it sounds like everything is on track with your heart and lungs. You sure deserve this good news!


Nora in Florida

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Thanks Nora! And I got out of the hospital in time to go downtown yesterday for the banding and put together my first watch report!! :)

Yay!  I'm going to read it right now. So happy for you!


Nora in Florida

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Drum roll please! I saw my surgeon today and he cut me loose!!!!! Look out world, MAK is coming back! I'm going to ease my way back to my normal routine (next week after my lung function test)-don't want to hurt myself at this point. Thanks to all that supported me and prayed for me-I felt the love and I appreciated it!  :heart: :yahoo: :wave: ;D

Great news !!!  No stopping you now !!!  Looking forward to your reports.

Wonderful wonderful news!!

Dot in PA

Return of the MAK  :2thumbsup:

Great News.Happy return Mak :bguitar:

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 :bguitar:   Happy to hear your update.A long ordeal now coming to an end,"PRAISE the LORD"


Don't overdo though as your body still healing,but,you are  on the road now and am sure are feeling so relieved.  Congratulations are in order!!!!` :yahoo:

Super great news!  MAK, I'm continuing to pray for your every day.


Nora in Florida

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Thanks for continued prayers and well wishes ladies. I surely still need them! :)

Great News. Keep up the good work and take it easy for a while.
Miss your tweets.