Oh, Jane, it is never an "imposing" thing to hear from you. I am so sorry that you and your family is having to go thru this. If it was my DD I would be a wreck! But, from what you have written it is sounding hopeful. And I can tell you from experience getting "away" from the situation by reading and doing other things can really help keep one's sanity!

I am so glad you will be able to join in with us, I think you will be able to catch up fine, I am thinking we will be going back and forth with questions and comments, so you will certainly be able to keep up I think! At any rate, welcome back, we will be here for you.
Hugs
Judith

Jane, I was wondering where you were!! I thought maybe you went away on vacation...I wish it had been that.
What a nightmare, but I am happy to hear that things are improving. I will say a prayer for your dd that all the issues are resolved...
Glad to have you back!
Kathleen

Jane, thanks for thinking of us in a "personal/family" kind of way to relate all you have been through lately. I think we would all agree that we want to "be there" for each other through the fun-decorating-times and the bad times too. It must have been so scary and stressful for you and your loved ones and no doubt, is still on your mind. I will keep you all in my prayers. Glad you are going to join us for Judith's class and have something fun to look forward to.

DD

I noticed you were here!! I'm glad to hear things are getting better! I can't imagine how stressful/scary that must have been. Saying a prayer for your daughter and everyone else in the family! Glad you're back! :)

So glad to hear from you and that things are looking up, that must have been so scary for all of you--will certainly pray that everything clears up and your DD won't have any serious problems.

You should be quite entertained catching up on all the posts here, it's been staying pretty active with all the Fall decor being posted. Glad you will be joining in on Judith's class too, I think we will have some fun and hopefully learn a bit as well.

And I agree with DD, glad you wanted to share what's happening in your life with us, and hope we can offer lots of encouragement and maybe even a little "diversion". ;o)

Luvs

Jane,
I know from experience how much the support and prayers here help you get through the hard times. We're family here in a special way.
Welcome home.
Betty

Thank you so much everyone for allowing me share what's been going on in my life, and for being so kind and generous with all your encouragement. You truly have made me feel very at ease, knowing that there are caring people that I can talk to, who would listen and understand...Yes, I truly feel that everyone here is a special extended family.
Judith...Thank you for the warm welcome back. Yes, getting away to just read and see all the wonderful things everyone is sharing, helps tremendously. I ordered my book last night..and I'm looking forward to getting started.

Kathleen..I wish so too, that I was on vacation...lol. I appreciate your warm words of encouragement and prayers. Thank you so much.

dd...Thank you. It is comforting to know that this is not just a forum of names who just exchange ideas, but 'Real Nice People' who care, and are there to offer support of any kind, if needed.

shee...thanks for the welcome back. I'm so glad to be back too. Thank you for your concern, and your prayers...Prayers are powerful..and much welcomed.

Luvs..Thank you. I'm so greatful that things look so much better than from what we first were told. I appreciate your prayers and encouragement, and yes, I'm looking forward to all the 'fun diversion'..I find here...

Betty...you are so right about having support and encouragement..at times, your own family has difficulty in doing so...because they are experiencing it as well..and it is so comforting to know that you can come here, and find sweet, caring people, who will give you a 'shot' of what you need...A ear to listen..and much encouragement...Thank you.

So ladies & gent...I will be trying to catch up on what I missed..seems to have been very busy here...lol and that's good. I've got my book on order and I'm looking forward for class to start!!
jane

Dear Jane,
I have been reading and sharing here for less than a month, so I didn't know you prior to your posting and felt it best to step back and let your old friends respond. Still, I feel compelled to write you and let you know how frightened I got as I read your story (even though you wrote the word "relieved" in the subject line), and how glad I was for you and your daughter when the tests proved less than you were led to believe.
I think if anyone manages to make it past middle age (I left that milestone long ago), then he's faced a pretty serious rough patch. We all know how it feels to be unable to sleep.
Not too long ago, someone (maybe it was Betty, I can't remember) wrote that if something happened to her, she'd given her husband instructions on how to let the people on this forum know. When I read that, I said, this forum and these people are the ones for me!
So keep us informed on the latest results. Hope you have a place to go for a second opinion. Although you're undoubtedly sick of doctors by now, it never hurts.
God bless you.
AO

Hi Jane!

I am also fairly new to the forum. Even though I've never "met" you I felt your anxiety at realizing everything might not be okay with your daughter. I'm so glad the test results came back without the implications no one wants to hear.

Mother to mother, we all know that there is nothing more important than having your family healthy and well cared for. Best wishes to you and yours.

Denise

dear AO...I am so touched by your post... Thank you for reaching out to let me know that 'You' are also there. I appreciate all of your kind words and advice. DD will be going to a different GYN for a second opinion, and will also be setting up another test with them. I know it never hurts to do this. I also know,
that if there is no change, that's when I will be truly relieved. Sorry I never got a chance to 'Welcome' you..but then better late than never!!

hi nessie..I remember you..and welcome too...Thank you also, for reaching out to me, to offer kind words of encouragement. You are so right as far as a mother wanting nothing more than a healthy family...to me, That is True Wealth, and Peace of Mind.

This forum is truly the best..and I love you all..
jane

Hi Jane,
I am so glad that you are back among us! I have been missing you,,my Connecticut Connection. What an awful nightmare, but I'm thankful that things seem to be going better now. You and your DD will be on our prayer list until all is well.
Blessings to you,
J

Nice to meet you Jane, I was MIA for months & didn't meet you, so HELLO!

I had an ovarian cyst that was very painful, sent pain down my leg and when the dr. examined me, he said "oh, it burst" and I said "what does that mean?". He said, "they are common & usually burst on their own"!

That was years ago, I mean years ago & never had another, so that is nothing to worry about.

I can imagine the panic you & your dh were in, so glad you are finally on the way to seeing the light at the end of the tunnel & better news will be on the way...

jaybird...my fellow 'Yankee'...thanks for the warm welcome back...And...for including my DD on your prayer list...I truly believe in the power of prayer and am so very greatful for the offer...Bless YOu.

yachter..Hello to you..and welcome back as well... I know I've read up on all kinds of cysts including the one you had, and read how painful they are. I was praying that it was such a cyst that was causing many of the symptoms my DD was experiencing... It's frightening, because it mimics so many other more serious conditions..but definitely needs following up on.
We are praying and are hopeful for a positive outcome.
Thanks again for your concern..
jane

Jane, I wasn't here last night and just now saw your post.
I can't believe what a nightmare all of you have gone thru.
Its going to take a lot of mental and physical 'recuperating' I imagine.
Tell your daughter she will be getting a lot of prayers and caring coming from this Forum. The gang here does good work when it comes to that. I tease them about being Enablers, but in my heart I think there's a lot of Earth Angels around here too.

hugs, Karen

Hi Jane,
So glad all is well and you can recuperate from that stress. What great parents you both are to be so available to your adult children and their family. Now I hope you really enjoy Judiths journey thru entertaining.;))

Hi Karen..thank you for your kind words of encouragement..I do believe in Prayers and Angels..and agree, that from all the wonderful, encouraging responces I've received here...
I've found this forum to be a home to many. DH & I went out today to do some shopping and just enjoy the day..it felt good to be back to be doing just the simple little everyday things.

kareen..thank you for your good wishes. DH & I are slowly 'bouncing back' to normal mode.. I think, any parent would do all they could to offer help or just support when needed..Funny how when you think you're not important to your kids anymore...they sure look to you for your strength in times like these..and it's also tough to show that strength when you want to just fall apart yourself. But, somehow, we manage to keep it together...
I'm am so looking forward to our class with Judith...seems like there will be quite a nice size group joining in too.
jane

I am so sorry that you and her had to go through that. Glad she is getting a second opinion. Please try not to worry until you hear something. I know that it is much easier said then done.

Thank you dd50 and Bless You for being there and caring.

jane