update date from Mary

Hello All,

Sorry it has been awhile, lots of stuff going on. Monday's surgery went well. The chest tube will be a pain now but I can live with that just knowing that that is the last surgery I will be needing. The chest xray looked good so there is nowhere for any fluids to collect in my lungs. (Thank you Lord). Now I can concentrate getting my strength back. I have been having stomach pain and really bad dry heaves. Seem to have that under control. Not sure if it is the Chemo that is giving me the reaction. Wed. I was hoping to have the tube removed did't go. Restless night with the tube. Thursday morning couldn't getting fast enough. Tube was removed. (Instant Relief). Chemo should be anytime now. Had Chemo this afternoon late. Everything went will. Next three days is the part I need to get through. I know what to expect and I am prepared. I will need all those positive vibes everyone. THANKS.

Friday Morning

Good Morning All,

Had a good night after Chemo. Still a slight problem with my stomach pain. Took meds for it and was fine. The Chemo and all the meds seem to cause constipation. I am taking a natual product called Senna Syrup twice a day. It is doing the trick. Still taking tylenol for the the pain. I do not take any narcotics at all. I am pleased with that. It seems to be a huge problem of Oxy-Cotin addition. It is easy to do and the devil t get off. DO NOT TAKE IT IF YOU CAN STAY AWAY FROM IT. If you do. make sure that you ask your Doctor three things: 1. what is your dose, 2 how long you will be on it, 3what is your exit plan to get weened off it. Very important you make them answer that and stick to it. I had to detox and have been told that it is worst that being addicted to heroin. My doctors were amazed at my determination to get clean but I felt I had no choice. Everybody knows how I feel about drugs. Dennis was my life line in getting me talked through the nightmare of detox. I was actually out of my head and thank God Dennis was with me to make me sit up look him inthe eye and talk to him about what I was feeling. It has only made me believe even more so what my new role in life is to be. I willl talk to all of you about that later.
I am feeling great today. Looks like we might be getting discharged from the hospital floor and moving on up the the third floor guest bedroom that D. has up stairs. This is going to be strange getting out of this hospital bed and being able to go anywhere I want. All the nursing staff is available for us upstairs if we should need anything. Over course, I have the world's best nurse by my side. He doesn't miss a thing. He'll have all my meds and everything accounted for. I will be free to do as I please until my next Chemo treatment next thursday. Maybe my husband and I will go out on a date for dinner.

Now, here are a few personal notes:
Sheri, Lee, Dorian, thanks for the laughs and visuals of the cat stories. Love hearing from you everyday. Love you guys!

Niece Desi, Thank you for all your stories and photos of JP. he is handsome and your teeth look great. Thank you for your strength. Love you - Auntie M.

Niece Christine and Ray Thanks is not enough to express our love and gratitude to you, for all that you have done for us. Having you here with me for a day was a piece of heaven from home. ILOVE YOU more than I can ever say in words.

Angel, Pat & children Thanks is again never enough to thank you for everything. you know how we feel about and all of you. You, GG ,your parents, are our family too. Love you too much

Tafts-----what can I say that would begin to tell you how much it means to us that you are handling are our business so that we can be here. You all are life savers. We will always be grateful - love you guys- hey Matt you too!

Sasha - you are my angel. we are so proud of you and glad you are with us. Can't wait to be home with you and Bink - Love you, your Grannie

Michael LaPoint - Grandson, you have made us very proud of the man you have grown to be. Keep us posted on what other colleges are calling you. we miss you very much and will be home soon. love you gramma Mary & D.

Rae Ann - Looking forward to seeing you on spring break. Let me know when you will be coming. good luck on the ball game. hit one outta the park for us. love you Bala Mary

Austin - I miss you very much. Can't wait to see you again. love you Bala Mary

Mark Jr. I was hoping that you have a copy of my poem that you wrote me since mine was lost when the system went down. if so would you please resend for me. thanks Aunt Mary

Mark Sr & Jo - thanks for all your thought and prayers. I love you both very much.

Lettie & Family - thanks for writing and thinking of us. If you have any photos of Benjamin I would love to see some love you Aunt Mary

Corrie & family - thinking of you and Isreal's beautiful smile. Love you Aunt Mary

Gloria Fred & all prayer groups. Sis, I know and feel all the powerful of the Holy Spirit that you and your friends are sending my way. I love you all for that. I miss you all and can hardly wait to feel your in my arms

Liv, Chris & Miss Paige - Your daily notes lift my spirits, thank you for all you continued prayers. I will be home soon and Sis, I am looking forward to you spending time with you.

Brother Gil, Debbie, Bee - thank you all for your notes, photos. your thoughts and prayers I love you, Your Sis Mary

Bother John, Robbin & Joey Rusty & Micheal, thanks for being here for us. I love you all

Lowe's Staff - Mike Smith crew, Keith LaPoint crew, Jackie Schekler crew, Tim Central Ave crew Greg Lane - Thank you all for you thoughts and prayers. I am very anxious to get back to work and back talking to all of you. God Bless you

Magdelena, Margret & Robert- my dear friends, your thoughts and prayers are so treasured I feel so blessed knowing that you are here for me. God Bless you. your friend Mary Ann

Pops & Coni - thanks for your thought and prayer, will let you know when we are close to coming home.

Joyce Carl Lynny David & Kids - Thanks for all your help in getting the motor home ready for me. thanks for all the photos and notes. Love you Mary

Aunt Sherry & Uncle David, maybe we will be home about the same time and I will answer alot of your question about all my treatment. Glad the weather is nice for you. Ilove you, Mary hi to the kids form us.

Tom. E. - thank you for all your suggestions Tom. scriptures and all prayers are welcome. Yours came to me as if it was truly from your heart. That means alot. I am glad that you are doing well. God Bless you.

If I have skipped anyone------ sorry--- but I have to go. I will continue later

God Bless All of you

Mary & Dennis