Thank you all for your caring words, prayers and concerns. She truly loves reading your posts and I think the blog is now daughter number 4.
~ Daughter number 2
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Did you blog yet??
Mhm .... those were her very first words post-op, "Did you blog yet?". Finally, tears of relief that this "part" is over has come. She is in a lot of pain and will be probably for a few days, however the DOC, the Neurosurgeon said, "It went beautifully.". She will be in the PACU overnight, being monitored closely. Those six hours of surgery felt like an eternity for us. Daughter number 1 said that she looks good, but *I* was overwhelmed by her transformation from Superwoman to the Bionic Woman. She is a testament to us all that bravery is only a mere thought away.
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Hurrah for going beautifully! Remind your mom to take her pain medication, whether she thinks she's Superwoman or not, and take her something handwoven and beautiful tomorrow, just to hold and take joy in.
I am so relieved to hear that all went well. I'll keep the prayers and positive thoughts coming!!!! Thanks so much for letting us all know. I know that I have been on pins and needles all day wondering how she was doing. ~chris
Thank you for the update! Whew! So glad that part is over and that you have such good news. I will keep her in my thoughts and prayers.
Thank goodness it went smoothly, from the doc's point of view. I hope for pain relief and easy healing. It will be wonderful when we once again read her words.
Thank you, thank you for letting us know. And thank you, Universe for looking out for your beautiful Mom.
Give her a hand-squeeze for me, please. Your Mom is very much loved, indeed.
You can't ask for better words from a surgeon than "It went beautifully." I'm so grateful for that.
Hugs to all of you.
Thank you for letting us know- I've been checking all day. Your mother is truly an inspiration!
from one old nurse to another ~ please be sure that your mom premedicates with the pain meds before she really needs them. Best Wishes, I know she'll be power walking outta there!
Daughter 2, Thanks for looking after your mom, and thanks for thinking about daughter 4 when there is so much going on. Lots of positive thoughts!
Prayers going up all over the world for your mom's swift recovery. Thank you for keeping us in the loop.
So relieved to here the news. When I read about her current pain I thought, "but it will just be temporary", unlike the relentless headache she has experienced 24/7 for so long.
Good going Hilary, Good going Doc.
And thanks for the update....
What a wonderful way to finish my day ... with good news! Please let your mother know that we have been thinking of all of you.
Tell your mom we all love her, and are breathing sighs of relief. The current pain has a clear end in sight.
Thank you, prayers will continue.
Thanks for the update dear Daughter 2...many prayers and wishes for a speedy, complete and uneventful recovery for your Mom...
Thank you for letting everyone know - I've been praying all day. I know she hurts now but, hope she'll be back on her feet very soon and back to weaving and having kitty time. Maybe kitty time first. :)
Thank you Daughter #2 - please tell your mom she's being thought of.
Thanks for keeping us up to date. So glad everything went well. Will continue to pray.
Oh, thank goodness. How wonderful to have it behind her. Thank you for letting us know. We are all dedicated to your sweet mom. Continued good healing thoughts and prayers.
Wonderful news! "have you blogged yet" sounds just like her. Now for healing and health. Hugs, Linda
Thank you for posting the update. and thank you for sharing your mom.
Can't wait to hear about an HH free day.
Isn't it amazing how people can come out of brain surgery and be able to speak coherently? I can never get over that. I am so relieved! She knows we were all waiting to hear how she was doing, and how sweet of her to say that as her first words. Thank you for keeping us informed, Daughter number 2 ~ and thank God for answering our prayers.
Thank you for posting! SO glad she's out and everything went "beautifully." :~)
She is one strong woman. Take good care of her, even if she argues she doesn't need her to. Believe me when I say, we like to be tough, and act like we can handle it - but I've been thru my share, and it's nice to be taken care of! Even if we argue about it. :-)
((((HUGS)))) to you all!
Martha
Great!!! My friend Fran went through the surgery yesterday. Sounds like they both went according to plan. Hope they heal quickly!!
Praying for a quiet night with lots of sleep...
I met your Mom about 3 weeks ago when we stopped at the shop on our way home from VT. What a lovely person. I didn't know she was in such great pain that day, you'd never have known...I was so happy to meet her and L after reading so many blog posts. Every time I look at my beautiful rug, I think of her. Thank you for posting for and about her. I look forward to some really good news soon. There will be pain first, but after that, a new life! YAY!
Love and Hugs to all of you and to Hilary.
Kathy in PA
Thanks for letting us know about her. I have been thinking about her all day. Prayers and good vibes being sent for all of your family!
Hilary, so glad your pain is going, going, and hopefully gone for good. Thank you, daughter #2, for keeping her blogging family posted as to her outcome. Grateful the doc said the surgery went beautifully.
Hilary you'll be in my thoughts and prayers. Get well soon.
Donna
Thank you for letting us know how the surgery went. I've been thinking of your mom and you as well all day.
Romonia
Thank you!
Thank Goodness!
Thank God!
So glad to hear that the surgery went well! I hope this is the end of the monster headache for good!! :):) Thanks for keeping us informed.
Praise God! Thank you so much for posting. I have been wondering all day how it all went.
Thanks for letting us know the surgery went well and that your Mom has spoken! I have been weaving away at my loom today, thinking of her often. Hugs all around.
so glad it went well!
So glad to hear the good news! Thank you, Daughter2!! Thrilled here!!
Donna in ATL
Wonderful news, we will continue to keep her in our thoughts and prayers.
Thank you for letting us know, everything went well, she is indeed a Superwoman :)
~Jo
So happy all went well. Now each day is a day closer to peace and well being. God Bless.
I am so very happy to hear that all has gone well with your Mom's surgery. Thank you so much for letting us know. She has a whole community of friends out here who care.
Wonderful news!! Very best wishes for a speedy recovery..you brave weaver.
:-)
Wonderful! THanks for letting us know and your mom is obviously a strong woman!
I came here via Chronicles of a Country Girl . To say I am so happy all went well for your mum and your family . I am now a new follower and I love your blog . Prayers for your mum for a speedy recovery !
Thank you for the update - so good to hear all went well. My best to your Mum.
What wonderful news to end my evening!!
Make her take it easy in the weeks to come..... Sounds like Roy will have his walking partner back soon!
Thanks for posting!!!!!
*like*!
Thank God...
OMG She has been constantly in my thoughts! YAY! I can't tell you how relieved I am that it is over. Now time to heal. Time to rest. Time to just be. Hilary, sending hugs and good and healing thoughts to you and thanks to your daughters for keeping us informed! xo
Thanks for the update. Begone monster! No more headaches or pain. Prayers are with you.
Thank you God...get well Hilary
Thank heavens!!
Thank you Daughter #2 for letting us know!
Keep up the good work Hilary! You are on your way back! Yay!
Now your following can breathe!
Hugs all around!
Thank you for the update, daughter #2. I know it must be awfully scarey for all of you. Hilary is one tough bird!!
I agree, take those pain meds when necessary, it helps the healing process.
Still thinking of you and can't wait to see your "type"!
Kay
Yes! This is great news! Now it is time for a smooth recovery! Your mom is a gem and such an amazing role model for all of us. She is one fine lady!
Much relief here. Give her my love. Deb
Thank you for the fast update.Thoughts and prayer for a fast and speedy recovery. And
take it easy and let your daughters take care of you.
So glad all went well. Now I'll pray for a speedy recovery.
I've never commented, but am very happy the surgery went well! I look forward to hearing that the headaches are gone, and life is bck to whatever passes for normal!
Will continue the prayer/good vibes.
i often read little blips of your daily blog to my son and husband. i love the old house and weaving content and the guys love the animals and grandkids :) clear across the country you matter to people you dont even know exist :)thank you for graciously sharing your life with us.get well soon :)
oh such good news .... & thanks for letting us know... hope you told roy!
besos...grace
So relieved to hear she is doing well. So grateful for doctors that spend so much time learning to help others. Praying for continued healing.
Glad to hear that she's out of the other side, thank you for letting us know.
I'm very relieved. Thank you for the information. Best wishes to you, Dear Hilary. Everything went good.
Juliane
I am not a regular reader of this blog but the other Hilary said to come with good thoughts and thus I have. May your healing go well and smoothly!
thank you for the update...and i am so glad that it went well and pray for continued recovery
Thank you for the update, tell her we are all thinking of her and hopes she is back to her self in record time.
Sending prayers and buckets of good thoughts!
Janet xox
The Empty Nest
I am so happy for you...you did it...the monster has been evicted...now to rest, to heal, to catch your breath from a year of fighting this thing...I will continue to pray for a successful and fast recovery...thank you 'daughters' for the update! Wonderful news!
Yay! Thanks so much for taking a moment to let us know how things are! I'm hopeful the pain your mom is feeling now is so different from what she was living with that she knows she is on the road to recovery!
HOORAY!!! Thank you Daughter #2 .. hugs to you and your sisters ..
How wonderful! I hope that your recovery is smoothe and your friend HH rests in peace.
You are very brave, I don't know how you managed this past year, or week!
Happy healing!
Oh, thank God! And thank YOU, Daughter #2, for letting me know it "went beautifully." I can't wait to hear her own words, but I hope she takes it slow.
Hilary, All our prayers here in Georgia were answered! Prayers will continue! Please do take your pain meds on schedule. It is so hard to catch up if you don't.
God bless you and your family every minute!
Vicki Allen, weaver
Georgia, USA
i came over from hilary's place (smitten image) to say i hope hilary (crazy as a loom) gets better soon!!! God bless!
So glad to hear that surgery went well. Go Hilary Go!!
Better days are coming. Thanks for the update. Healing thoughts and prayers heading your way.
I'm so grateful and glad to hear that all went well, glad the doctors were happy,
still sending prayers and healing thoughts across the Atlantic Ocean to your mum,
fingers and toes crossed that the pain recedes soon,
best wishes to you and your mum and your sisters and families.
liz in Ireland
Thank you for the update! I was thinking about her all day, as I'm sure were others.
So glad to hear she is doing well. Thought of her all day yesterday and so glad to hear right away today - so doh't have to worry any more. Brave lady. I agree - take her something to hold that she has woven - it will give her joy I am sure.
Brenda - a usual lurker.
So glad the surgery is over, and now Hilary, you can just sit back and get restored to your normal self. We have a Mighty God and he definitely was with you all the way.
Shiralyn Yates
Wonderful news!! I've been on pins and needles all day. Sending lots of hugs for a nice, long R & R.
Just catching up here and so delighted to hear you have figured the cause and found a solution! Recover well, my friend. Life will be good once again!
I'm so happy to read your daughter's post. Good news! :)
We love being her daughter No. 4... she's a true inspiration, I keep telling her to write a book!...
Hilary!... YOU DID IT!!! Now just heal and move on with headache free life.
Thank GOD! What a relief for your mum. Give her a hug from me and my wishes for a speedy recovery. I kept checking the blog all day to see how it went.
Lesley
Thank you for letting us know.
Glad it went well.
Can't wait till she is up and out doing her many things that she loves doing. Free from head aches.
Love you HIllsy Willsy Woo Doo who do the Voo Doo so well. Thought about you all day yesterday but stayed away so as not to wake you.
Love that all went well and that you will soon be back here with your new bionic brain. xox
Great news, and good luck keeping her in the bed! I hope the recovery goes as well and thanks for keeping us all in the loop. What a trooper!
Great news! Please keep posting because a lot of us care about Hilary.
Both my husband and I have been talking about and to Hilary as we go about our day.
" how do you think she's doing now?"
"what a brave woman.... she inspires me"
Love and hugs from Susan and Bruce on Vancouver Island BC
Thank you for the good news! Continued prayers for a speedy recovery!
Deb from Cobleskill
Rest Hillary.....and enjoy the peace that surrounds you. Know you are loved far and wide.
Kim from Canada :)
So glad all went well. I was thinking of her all day. Hope her recovery is smooth and pain-free as possible.
Your post has just come through here and I'm crying happiness tears. I've been thinking of your Mum and sending love. What a wonderful surgeon too. And thank you for letting us know. Please give her my love and best wishes. Now... to recover. xo
Checking in....so glad it went well...
Thinking of you and wishing you a speedy recovery!
YAY!!!!!!!!! Thank you so much for the update. I have been trying to not obsess too much thinking there would not be news for a couple days and I am SO GRATEFUL you took the time to post. There is a world of love holding Hilary. What a triumph! xoxo!!! Please tell her I think she is the new Albert Camus.
Good daughter to provide update for our dear blogging friend who cannot....(oh Hilary, you are probably blogging to us under anesthesia!!). What WELCOME NEWS! My very best to you all, most especially to Hilary ~ you stepped past your fear and chose a different future for yourself. BRAVO, brave woman.
i sincerely wish you a speedy recovery. sounds like your daughter is taking care of business for you....
hartwood roses sent me to your site and wished for prayers for you....that is why i am here....to tell you that someone in arizona is praying for you....
Thinking of you, my friend.. and hoping you're on the mend. You're frequently on my mind. I never intended for this comment to rhyme. ;)
Healing hugs coming your way.
#2, thank you so much for taking the time to update your mother's loyal blog readers - I'm sure it's not uppermost in your mind.
Annie
Oh so relieved that the surgery went well!!! Wishing a speedy recovery:)
God bless! I hope this will be "the end" of those awful headaches.
Dropping in from Karen's to wish you all the best! Thoughts and prayers!
Came over from Karen's to send you good thoughts and prayers.
I am over from This Old House. God bless you. My husband went through this surgery several years ago. If you would like more info on recovery, etc., and what to expect (that they DON'T tell you) let me know. Not BAD stuff-just the unexpected. Blessings- xo Diana
Oh Hilary...seems you have nonstop healing thoughts coming your way from blogland! I'm adding mine to the mix...been thinking of you all day...so good to know things went well and that the neurosurgeon is pleased (we like when they are pleased)! Continue to rest and know we are thinking of you!! xo
Praying God will hold you in His gracious hand of mercy with healing grace carrying you through each day.
I'm checking in tonight to see how these fabulous lady is doing! I am keeping her in my prayers. Please let her know someone in Florida is praying for her! Sweet southern hugs, Diane
your mom is such an inspiration! Many prayers and positive thoughts are with her. Thanks so much for keeping us posted.
Hi Hilary,
May His healing power be upon you, and His peace and comfort surround you and yours!
Your newest follower,
XO
~Wendy
Glad to hear the surgery is over.
After two long surgeries on my spine, I feel for your dear mom.
Hugs to all
I'm stopping by from Karen's Old House...wishing you a swift recovery and prayers for feeling better soon. My father just went through this...my prayers are with your family as well.
xo
Jeanne from http://bermudabluez.blogspot.com
I am so glad to hear all went well.I am so thankful to hear about Hilary....I've been wondering and so concerned.
Maine and I send you speedy recovery wishes.
Celia-Maine
I was sent over by Karen - heal and feel better real soon, you hear?
Dear Hillary, you don't know me, but I am praying for a quick recovery. I know you are in pain, and I hope, hope, hope it goes away soon.
Positive thoughts being sent your way for a quick and pain free recovery. I know the kitties must be missing you, and the looms are missing you as well.
I am not a commenter but I am often a lurker and I do wish only the best and fastest recovery for Hilary!
Happy healing thoughts and prayers for Hilary and her recovery from surgery.
Hoping each day is a journey to complete healing and pain free health. We all wish her well.
Hope so much that you are still going strong through this painful recovery and all is well. xo
I am new to this blog-but came over as Karen from This Old House held your dear momma in such high esteem.
I don't know this sister, but will pray for her. I am amazed at the words on her profile & am encouraged & inspired by them.
Know you aren't alone in the darkest moments.
Grateful the surgery went well!
You go girl! You are being lifted up. Take care.
Thank you for the update. I am encouraged by her bravery each day.
Good to hear that all is going well. Hopefully you will be back home with your furry friends soon.
Don't try to overdo things too soon!
Kathy from Tasmania
Praying for your quick recovery.
Daughter # 2:
I am getting worried with no more news since Tuesday....hope all is well, I understand how busy all of the family must be. Hope to get news of the speedy recovery, soon.
Kay
I got a quick texted email from Hilary this morning saying that she was on her way home... and that it was a long, painful drive.
Hilary...thanks for the update...was getting worried also.
Hillary, I hope you are home and are getting some rest and relief.
hugs to you.
Krista
To Hilary.... thanks for passing on the news of Hilary being on her way home. Just all healing from now on and let's hope that there are no headaches.
So glad to see the unofficial news that you're home. I've been worried about you all week.
Very glad to hear some news that Hilary is on her way home. I have checked each day to hear something about how things are going. Hopefully home, pain free and resting.
Glad to hear via the texted update, thank you, thank you for sharing it. Continued good healing thoughts.
Glad you are home Hilary. Heal up girl and rest, rest, rest. Hugs, Deb
Hilary! Welcome home! I've been checking every day to see if there's an update. I bet Roy was pleased to see you home too.
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