The first physical step toward healing will be this Thursday, the 28th. I am scheduled for surgery at 10:00 @ Woodwinds. My sister, husband, and mother will be with me. The surgeon is going to keep me overnight for one night to allow for a better transition home.
The emotional and spiritual healing has been/is on-going with the many positive thoughts and prayers that are happening on behalf of me and my family. For this, I am so thankful.
I'm not sure how many days I will be off work for this first procedure, but I'll try to update here if possible.
We talked to the boys about this upcoming surgery for the first time tonight - no "C" word at this point. It was still very difficult and emotional, with many tears. I could see the fear in their eyes. We did our best to reassure them. We will tell them more details as the next treatment plans to in place.
Thanks to all who are praying! The prayers of the righteous are powerful and effective!
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Dear Wendee, Thank you for sharing your journey with your many friends and supporters. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your precious family during this very scary journey. I'm especially honored and humbled that you are using the comments I wrote in a greeting card to you as the inspiration for your blog.
Please try to stay strong, and allow your friends and family to rally around you and help you get through this.
Much love, Jill S.
Hi Wendee and family!
As you know, our thoughts and prayers are with you. But also know that I'm just a phone call away if you need anything! Including taking the boys for a day or night, cooking some meals, whatever you think would make your day a little easier! Please don't hesitate to ask!
Love Jane and family
Wendee,
Thank you for sharing this with all of us. I am praying for you and your family. You will find that writing will help you throughout your journey. Dr. Koeplin is our neighbor and friend. He is an excellent surgeon. I know that you are in good hands and God is watching over you and your whole family.
Love,
Wendy Stanton
Ms. Wendee:
Thank you for sharing your journey - my heart breaks as I read your blogs.
I cannot begin to imagine how difficult and scary this has been for you and your family. I am praying for you and your family - you are a strong, young woman that absolutely will overcome this obstacle.
Please, please let me know if you would like a visitor at any time or want me to hang out with the boys or any meals, etc. I would love to help and be there for you and your family any way I can. I might even get some wrestling moves so the boys won't take me down. :)
I am sending big, big hugs and lots of love and strength to you.
Love and hugs,
Charlee
Hi Wendee -
We are all here for you as you travel this journey in life. Know that we will be with you every step of the way and that our prayers are constant - for today, tomorrow, and the weeks to come.
Love, Coreen
Wendee,
Your inner strength,positive approach to life,and supportive friends and family will see you through this next phase. You are in our hearts and in our prayers.
Love, Lee&Vicki
Wendee,
Ou family's paryers are with you. If there is anything we can do to help, please let us know. You are one of the true Minnesotans that I have met since I moved up here don'tcha know, genuine but tough. The right stuff for working your way through this difficult situation.
Love,
Jim & family
Dear precious sister, how thankful I am that the He has made us not only sisters, but friends!
Thank you for having the strength to share this challenge with so many who love and care about you! Thank you even more for graciously and humbly accepting the outpouring of love, prayers and help from these people!
Like you shared from a friend going through a cancerous challenge, "God chooses the strongest vessels - ones He knows will survive and will deliver His testimonies." You are SO faithful!
I love you and as you know - I, Dave and Genevieve are here for you and your family!
Much love, in Him,
Sonja
Wendee -- as a cancer survivor, I can tell you with certainty there is life after cancer. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you or your family. I'm close, just a mile or two down the road.
Dear Wendee,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your strength and faith will carry you through this.
May God be with you,
Arnold and Gail
Dear Wendee,Mike,Alex&Kevin,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this trial in life. Just remember God doesn't give you more than you can handle.
Wish I lived alittle closer to help with the boys and meals,but if there is anything I can do I'm only a phone call away.
Love,
Anita
Dear Wendee, We are right there with you in this fight. Know that we love you and are praying for a fast, speedy recovery. It has been said that attitude is 90% of what happens to us,1 10% the concrete, given the things we have to deal with. Your positive attitude will get you through all of this along with all the well wishes and prayers of your friends and family. Big HUGS! Love, Marsha L.
Wendee,
When you leave 3M you definitely are out of the information loop. Thanks to Sally for keeping us informed. We learned about your journey this morning prior to going to our Bible Study class. Needless to say, now our entire class knows of your journey and is praying for your speedy recovery and great attitude. Thanks for keeping us informed through this blog. Leanna and I will continue to keep you in our prayers and know that everything will be alright. Remember, God loves you and so do we.
We will continue to keep close tabs on you and your journey.
Larry and Leanna Simmons
Dearest Wendee,
There are many "first steps" in life. You are taking your first steps to recovery. And this is my first step into the world of blogs. Don't know if I can keep it up though. It is a bit intimidating.
Okay, so you have had some news and your first reaction was "ugh", like someone hit you in the stomach. The next day you awake with the feeling, it's not fair but your attitude has changed to "I CAN DO IT"! And you know that you will never be alone, never.
I will be checking on you often along with your many other friends. Good luck tomorrow and count on your network to pray for you, listen to you, help you and love you. It is a community of faith -- knowing that you will get better, one step at a time.
Hugs, Barbara Peterson
Dear Wendee & Family,
Know that we are all praying for you - and you will get through this.
I too am a cancer survivor, and it certainly helps to have everyone's support and prayers.
God Bless,
Sally & Bob
Wendee,
You are an inspiration for putting your trust in the Lord and for sharing your expereince. Talk about humbing yourself by sharing your personal details. I will pray for you and your family, in addition to the doctors and those invovled with your surgery and treatments. Stay strong and give it all to the Lord.
Ps 28:7 & Ps 46:1
God Bless
Sonia
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