Sunday 25 October 2009

And life throws another curve

We arrived at our oldest son's house on Friday for a visit before heading south. After dinner, our son told us he had heard from his endocronologist again. The endo sent his MRI to another doctor who found the tumor (about 5 mm) and they decided it had to come out sooner than later. They also informed my son that his thyroid has grown back. The thyroid is one of the few glands that can regenerate. They told him it will also have to come out in a seperate surgery. The endo is contacting a surgeon to do the surgeries. We have cancelled all plans for now. We will stay home until our son hears from the surgeon and we have some indication of when things will happen. Our house is closed up so we will be living with our two sons alternately for the foreseeable future.
My son, DIL and granddaughter are all being very brave. DH and I are trying to be brave too.

Please keep up all those prayers. We need them!!
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40 comments:

  1. Missy Ann25 October 2009 at 16:17

    (((Kathy)))

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  2. Anonymous25 October 2009 at 16:19

    It goes without saying that our thought and prayers are with you and your family.
    Judie

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  3. imnverted25 October 2009 at 16:20

    My thoughts are with you and yours.

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  4. Jinger25 October 2009 at 16:35

    So sorry to hear the news. Will definitely keep you, your son and the whole family in our prayers.

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  5. Cathy B25 October 2009 at 16:47

    Oh Kathy --so sorry to hear this. Your son is in my thoughts and prayers.

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  6. Daffycat25 October 2009 at 17:16

    Not good news. Hopfully they can get him in quickly and everything will go well. ***hugs***

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  7. Karen25 October 2009 at 17:32

    So sorry to hear your news, hopefully everything will go well. I'll keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

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  8. Anonymous25 October 2009 at 17:45

    {{{Hugs}}} to you all. I will be keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.

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  9. Diana25 October 2009 at 17:46

    Hope everything goes well.

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  10. Rachel S-H25 October 2009 at 18:05

    Your family is in my prayers.

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  11. Shannon25 October 2009 at 18:26

    You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!

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  12. JillMN25 October 2009 at 18:47

    So sorry to hear about your son. I will be praying for all of you.
    Hugs.

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  13. Berit25 October 2009 at 21:26

    I'll join in on praying for you.

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  14. Marion25 October 2009 at 22:02

    (((Kathy)))
    You've got me sending you hugs and keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers!
    Please keep us unformed, as you are able!
    Do take care!!
    Marion

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  15. Kim B26 October 2009 at 00:11

    Hugs and prayers for you and your family. What difficult situation to find yourselves in after everything you've already been through.

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  16. Anonymous26 October 2009 at 02:17

    Sending good thoughts to you and your family!! Take care!!

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  17. Joyus26 October 2009 at 05:46

    {{{HUGS}}}

    My thoughts are with you and your family

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  18. Anonymous26 October 2009 at 07:31

    My prayers are with you and your family.
    Clare

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  19. AnnMcD26 October 2009 at 08:29

    Anything we can do Kathy! We'll do it. We are here for you

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  20. Katrina26 October 2009 at 09:44

    Kathy I am so sorry, your son and all of you will be in my prayers. Hope he gets some answers soon.

    My parents lived with us for almost 5 months when they moved to live closer to us. We actually really enjoyed :-).

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  21. Annette26 October 2009 at 11:39

    Enjoy the time with your boys, regardless of the cause. You and yours are in my thoughts and I'll keep AZ warm for you ;)

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  22. Ranae26 October 2009 at 12:26

    (((Kathy))) I am so sorry to hear of the this news. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers
    xx

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  23. Rebel In Ontario26 October 2009 at 12:44

    One day at a time....thinking of you.

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  24. mainely stitching26 October 2009 at 15:36

    Oh, Kathy! I wish I could give you a great big hug in person. And maybe some cookies. Or soup. Or a lasagne. (Food = comfort in my book, and I'm not a bad cook.)

    Thinking of you all and hoping for the very best.

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  25. Cheryl26 October 2009 at 15:52

    My heart sunk when i seen the title of your post {{hugs}} Thoughts and prayers most definitely with you and your son and the rest of the family x

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  26. staci26 October 2009 at 17:46

    Oh Kathy! Hugs, and Prayers, and lots of positive thoughts coming your way.

    I'm so glad you were still there when the news came.

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  27. Meari26 October 2009 at 20:57

    Sending positive vibes your family's way. I didn't know the thyroid can grow back!

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  28. Book Wookie26 October 2009 at 21:51

    Kathy, my thoughts are with you and your family. I hope that it all works out for the best.

    Keep your chin up!

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  29. Carolyn NC27 October 2009 at 00:42

    Kathy,
    I'm so sorry to hear the news. It sounds good that they're going ahead and removing the tumor now instead of waiting like they'd originally planned, but I'm sorry that it's necessary for your DS to go through not only one, but two surgeries. Meanwhile, you're all in limbo and waiting to see what's going on. Much thought and prayer are with you and your family. ((hugs))

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  30. Brigitte27 October 2009 at 08:27

    Oh Kathy, I'm so sorry to hear this. Good that you can stay at your sons' places for the time being. I'll be thinking of your son.

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  31. Tammy27 October 2009 at 14:40

    Life has one heck a curveball. Sending thoughts and prayers for your entire family.

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  32. Sonda27 October 2009 at 15:58

    (((BIG HUGS))) coming your way...feel free to share with all who need them!

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  33. Lynn27 October 2009 at 20:58

    Keeping you and yours in my thoughts and prayers Kathy. I'm glad I was able to give you my hug in person. There's more anytime you need one.

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  34. Crazee4books27 October 2009 at 21:49

    Hi Kathy,

    Prayers are being said, and you
    and your family are being held
    in my thoughts as you make your
    way on this journey of trials,
    tears and hope.

    Sending love, virtual hugs, and
    lots of support and faith that all
    will be well.

    Take care.

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  35. Wendy28 October 2009 at 12:57

    Ooooh Kathy, I do keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers!! I really hope everything will be well for you all.

    Sending you big belgian hugs for you and your family,
    Wendy

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  36. Michelle28 October 2009 at 14:32

    Big hugs. I am sending my prayers!

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  37. sandra30 October 2009 at 14:54

    Dear Kathy, I'm so sorry to hear the bad news... I will keep you all in my thoughts... Be brave...

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  38. Lisa30 October 2009 at 17:00

    Dearest Kathy,
    I am so sorry to hear about the bad news. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
    Lisa in CA

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  39. Unknown31 October 2009 at 13:17

    I am so sorry to hear the news about your son. I will certainly keep him and his family in my prayers and also special prayers for MOM.

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  40. dragonxser4 November 2009 at 17:49

    Oh Kathy - best wishes for a speedy surgery and a complete recovery for your son, and big hugs to your family.

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