Thursday, January 24, 2008

UPDATE

I'm sorry I haven't updated sooner. Yesterday I felt well enough and I ripped my livingroom apart and gave it a good cleaning. I always feel so much better waking up to a clean livingroom. I can sit and relax and have my coffee and read my emails.

Ok, so about Dan. The surgery went well. It was a 5 1/2 hour surgery, and the doctor feels Dan will make a 95% recovery. He says when it comes to spinal surgery there is never a 100% recovery. But after 24 hours, they got Dan up out of bed and he took 4 steps, yessssssss. He's in alot of pain when he stands, but that is to be expected after all he has been through. My daughter Emma has been at the hospital all day each day since his surgery. She said he is in good spirits and looks great. Yesterday he was fitted for a back brace which he will have to wear for the next 2 month's. Emma and Dan have asked me to tell you all, Thank you so very much for all your cards and prayers. Everyday a card or two came in the mail for Dan and each one made him smile. He told me I have some really awesome friends. I agree'd with him totally. You all are so special and hold a part of my heart. So from Emma and Dan and from me, We thank you so very much. YOU GUYS ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I think it is just awesome how a community such as Jland, pulls together and sends so much love out to people they have never met and most likely won't ever meet. I know with me, even though I never met you (except for Jeanne who is an awesome, beautiful lady) I feel as though you guys are part of my family. I go to bed at night saying a prayer for all of you and your children, husbands, moms and dads, and I wake each morning wondering how you all are and if your well. Like this morning. The first email I read was an alert from Pam. How a lil boy 9yrs old got to fight Dark Vador, and he was so happy. I smiled and it really warmed my heart reading how happy he was and his mother and he told Pam, May the force be with her. That was just so heart warming. Pam, you rock girlfriend. Your a great lady, a wonderful mother and an awesome nurse, and most of all a great friend. Love ya girlfriend.

Well, I had better finish getting ready and get Rebecca to school. Yesterday the teacher said it was a bad day. At least a dozen kids were out of control, and she said please come tomorrow I need you. So, I will be there today and help her. 27 kids is alot for 1 person, and there's a good 12 of them who are the most unruley, back sassing kids you would never want to meet. They don't get away with it when I'm there. My loud deep voice scares them, lol. And I can get loud, believe me, lol.

Take care all, and have a wonderful day. Chrissie we're suppose to get snow today around noon and until late evening. I wish I could send it to you so Kyan can play in it. Rebecca is all excited about it, not me. YUCK, I hate snow. And thank you to Angie and LisaJo for your call and emails asking me if I was ok. I swear this summer I am coming to Ohio to meet you both and when I do you guys are getting the biggest hug ever. GOTA GO.

LOVE YOU ALL....................CINDY

PS. SUGAR I CAN'T GET INTO YOUR JOURNAL. I KNOW I GOT AN EMAIL SAYING I WAS ADDED BUT IT WON'T LET ME GET IN.

36 comments:

  1. So glad that you are feeling better Cindy and were able to have a good clean.  Great news about Dan and that he is already up and walking.  He has a long way to go but he will get there.  Hope my card reached them.  I was at the doctor's this morning, more medication to use.  Ho hum.  Still at this time at least he is not referring me.  So hope this lots clears my problem up.

    http://journals.aol.co.uk/jeanno43/JeannettesJottings/

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  2. Now listen: DO NOT OVER DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   We want you to be feeling GOOD so be careful at the school......i am SO glad that Dan is better and the surgery went well....i was praying hard!!! Spinal surgery has got to be risky. i can not imagine what Emma is going thru. You have an open invite to my home......come on over! We'll call Pey/Ang and get her over here too and have a good lunch at CB. It is snowing and ice outside and so damn cold. HATE this weather.
    LOVE YOU
    lj

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  3. I'm so happy the surgery went well.  Keeping Dan in my prayers he makes a fast recovery!!  Enjoy your day in the snow!
    Missie

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  4. that is GREAT news about Dan - what a wonderful miracle...I will continue prayers for him that his recovery is quick and the pain goes away even quicker!
    Thanks for letting us know
    Peace--Ellie

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  5. Cindy....is it really gonna snow ALL AFTERNOON?  Damn...I need to turn the news on.....

    THANK THE LORD Dan's surgery was successful.  Spinal surgery scares the heck out of me....but I wasn't gonna tell YOU that till it was all over!!! (LOL)  Now he can REALLY start the healing process!!!  How long does he have to be in the hospital for??

    I am so glad things are looking up.  I can only imagine how happy the teacher will be to see YOU today....and I bet it will help take your mind off of everything else.  ENJOY!!  But don't forget to REST too!!!

    ((hugs))
    Jeanne

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  6. Cindy, I was so happy to see your alert this morning. I have been so worried. I am happy that Dan came thru his surgery fine and will have a almost complete recovery, That poor guy has been thru Hell and back. The mere fact that he can walk and talk is a miracle. What a loving family unit you have. My thoughts and prayers are still going out to Dan, Emma and the family. have a wondeful day Miz. Cindy.

    Tia

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  7. I am glad that you and Dan are doing better. Thats the way to go, get tough with those tough unruly kids. Someone needs to teach them respect and manners. Helen

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  8. that is good news about Dan. I have yet to get a card in the mail <sigh> I suck at cards.  I will really do my best when I get out of this house.
    Love you sis
    Ang

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  9. Glad all went well! Praise God!

    You are on the list, try again, maybe Journals was acting up. Email me if it conts.

    Hugs,
    Sugar

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  10. Oh Cindy,  I am so glad to get news about Dan. I was beginning to fret that all was not well.  I shoudl have more faith,,,no use me asking God to be with them all if I don't believe it is happening !!   Hope today goes ok at school. Will look forward to more news soon.  Much Love  Sybil x

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  11. This is great news about Dan. :) Looks like you are feeling better too. Gonna be a better day today for you...even if it does snow! Hugs, Kelly

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  12. Cindy you take care. Don't go doing too much too soon.!!!
    That is such good news about Dan.  I'm so glad surgery went so well.  That was a long operation. I hope he doesn't get too impatient with himself, wanting quick improvement. Slowly slowly will catch the monkey.  If you know what I mean.
    Have a great day at school.  Hope those kids don't back chat you too much.
    Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
    Hugs
    Carolxx

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  13. That is fantasic news about Dan. I am glad that the sugery went so well. Your family has been through so much & yet you remain strong & full of cheer for everyone here at JLand. You are a remarkable lady. I will continue to pray for your family.

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  14. Cindy, glad to hear Dan's surgery went well, I am glad he liked my card, stay warm in all that snow, Love You Lisa XO

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  15. I'm glad Dan is doing so well! Congrats to him. It's gonna be a rough road to recovery and he'll have to remain strong and focused. He'll do it with his family there to support him!
    Glad you enjoyed my story. That little boy brought tears to my eyes! It was so sweet!
    Good luck today at the school. Wow 27 kids for ONE teacher?? I could NOT do it! No way! Give that teacher a hug for me, ok?
    You are a very special lady Cindy. We REALLY need to talk on the phone. Send me your number and I'll call you soon, ok?
    Love you MUCH,
    Pam xoxox

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  16. I am so pleased to hear the surgery went well,and I hope he continues to progress,yes go back toSchool and  sort those kids out with your big voice lol ..love Jan xx

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  17. So happy to read this about Dan...great news.  Prayers answered.  
    Sounds like you had a busy day.   Hugs and love,
    Joyce

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  18. So glad the surgery went well! :)  God Bless

    Janis

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  19. Thats great news to read about Dan Cindy.I can just imagine you rulingtthe kids LOL!! They need someone like you round them every day pehaps.It's good you got to do all your cleaning.Yes it does make you feel better doesn't it? Have a movely Friday Take Care God Bless Kath astoriasand http://journals.aol.co.uk/astoriasand/MYSIMPLERHYMES

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  20. I am sooo happy to hear Dan is doing better and how well he did after surgery!  You sound like you're feeling better too.  It was awesome to be able to see you when we IM'd the other night and those sweet girls, Becca and Marissa.  Tell Emma thank you so much for adding me on MYSPACE.  I was blown away by her kindness over there.
    Sending my love to you and the whole family,

    Nelishia
    http://journals.aol.com/nelishianat/PrayingandBelieving/

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  21. I'm so glad to hear that Dan got thru the surgery okay.  Probably this time next year, all this pain and worry will be a long distant thing of the past.  Enjoy your snow.  We have nothing here in NJ.  I figure if i have to be this cold I might as well see some snow for it.


    Amy

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  22. omg sissy thank goodness dan will be ok

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  23. great news:) stay warm and enjoy your friday

    Deb

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  24. Great news about Dan, I am so glad the prognosis is so good.
    Glad that you are feeling better too.
    Enjoy your friday and weekend.
    Barbara

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  25. I was glad to read Dan's doing well. I pray for conitinued healing.
    Glad you feeling better too. Hope you have a good day
    Ellen

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  26. I was glad to read Dan's doing well. I pray for conitinued healing.
    Glad you feeling better too. Hope you have a good day
    Ellen

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  27. so good to hear that dan is doing well!
    keep us updated on him and let him know we are all thinking of him
    i need to rip apart and clean over here too, lol
    ttyl
    emily

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  28. I thought I was commenting in this entry.  Glad Dan is ok.  I've been thru back surgery 3 times.  They sent me home the next day the 1st time.  They would have the 2nd time but I had chest pains so they kept me 3 days.  Turned out to be anxiety.  The 3rd time, I was sent home the next day.  My surgeries were 5 hours each time.  Glad you're feeling better.
    Hugs,
    D

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  29. SO very glad to hear Dan's well on his way.  I'm sure he'll continue to heal.  We love you all and hope for the best!!
    Sharon

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  30. So thankful Dan came throught the surgery fine and is on his way to a good recovery. I know what you mean about our J-Land friends. I think of them just as I do my other friends and family and always include then and their families in my prayers. It's pretty amazing isn't it?
    Love and hugs, Martha

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  31. wonderful about Dan. they have been through so much, It is great to hear good news.
    and yes, J-land is a wonderful place.  
    hugs to you and yours
    tina

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  32. Great news about Dan!  Continued good thoughts and prayers his way.  J-Land is an amazing place.

    Thanks for the update on you too.  It's good to know you are feeling better.

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  33. I am so glad Dan is recovering after his op. He must have the strength of an Ox and the determination of a Lion.
    You seem in better spirits too.
    Hugs Gaz

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  34. Glad to hear all went well with Dan's operation and you all seem to be in better spirits.

    Take care

    Yasmin
    xx

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  35. I am glad Dan is doing well after his operation.  My dad had that operation many years ago and did well also.  Thank you very much for visiting my journal.  

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  36. So happy to hear that Dan is recuperating so nicely!  

    As for you and all those kids!  All I can say is, "Go gettum' mama! "  :)

    Hugs
    Jackie

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