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A quick update

10 years ago
last modified: 10 years ago

Hi I just wanted to thank everyone for their positive thoughts and wishes for my family! They seem to have paid off . After I last posted my DH found out he did indeed need further testing on both the kidney and thyroid masses and today we just receive word that at this time both biopsies looks clear!

He has his takedown or reversal surgery on Tuesday and now we just have test and scans every three months for five years. I am feeling more hopeful and normal at the moment.

Our addition has been slowly but surely moving along and hopefully will be complete before my husband comes home from the hospital next Friday but I will not hold my breath.

I have come to learn after lifting, finishing off carpentry that DH could not, opening the pool, painting 12 ft walls and ceilings and doing all yard work this spring and summer due to DH's lifting restrictions that I am a stronger and more capable woman than I realized and for that I am grateful.

Here is a peak at my not yet complete new bathroom. I drilled holes for the sink vanity and with my DHs help formed drawers that fit around the pipes and refinished the veneer.

Comments (27)

  • 10 years ago

    WhooHoo! Best news all day! I know you must be feeling some relief and joy right now. Your remodel looks very nice so congrats and a huge 'well-done' to you on that. Hope it's smooth sailing for the remainder.

    roarah thanked OutsidePlaying
  • 10 years ago

    That's wonderful news! Great job on the remodel.

    roarah thanked User
  • 10 years ago

    YAY!!

    roarah thanked beaglesdoitbetter
  • 10 years ago

    Thank goodness for the happy news! Your relief comes through in your post. And congratulations for discovering new self-confidence and abilities. Good luck with finishing the bathroom - love that sink on that vanity.

    Sending best wishes to you and your DH and the family for a great summer and all good days ahead.

    roarah thanked sableincal
  • 10 years ago

    Great news! And the vanity looks great, too.

    roarah thanked writersblock (9b/10a)
  • 10 years ago

    I agree!. Great news. And that looks fabulous!

    roarah thanked User
  • 10 years ago

    So happy for you and your husband, what a blessing. As far as you go, hey girl, you're a superstar.

    roarah thanked Yayagal
  • 10 years ago

    Great news!

    roarah thanked anitamo
  • 10 years ago

    So happy for the good news!

    roarah thanked 3katz4me
  • 10 years ago

    So glad for the happy news and for the new strengths one can discover when one is tested.

    roarah thanked Annie Deighnaugh
  • 10 years ago

    That's a reason to celebrate!! Go for all of you!!

    roarah thanked RNmomof2 zone 5
  • 10 years ago

    So glad to hear, and so glad to see your handiwork.

    roarah thanked bpath
  • 10 years ago

    Wonderful update! And the vanity looks beautiful,

    roarah thanked DLM2000-GW
  • 10 years ago

    So happy for your wonderful news and Nice! Job!

    roarah thanked Catherine Z8-ish PNW
  • 10 years ago

    I'm happy for you too. Celebrate!

    roarah thanked kittymoonbeam
  • 10 years ago

    That's great news, Laura. Ok now you can exhale. You sure got lots done.

    roarah thanked westsider40
  • 10 years ago

    I'm so happy to hear this.

    roarah thanked sas95
  • 10 years ago

    I'm so happy for you and your family. Things are moving along in the right direction. Good for you for discovering your inner and outer strengths.

    You are a living example of that Eleanor Roosevelt quote: A woman is like a tea bag; you never know how strong it is until it's in hot water.

    Dont forget to take care of yourself. The worst of it may have passed but you still need to nurture you.

    roarah thanked hhireno
  • 10 years ago

    So nice! Great news and thanks for sharing.

    roarah thanked deegw
  • 10 years ago

    That is great roarah, and the bath looks wonderful! Congratulations!

    roarah thanked robo (z6a)
  • 10 years ago

    I am so happy to hear this great news! Your bathroom is looking fantastic. Sometimes when faced with a crisis we find strength and talents inside us that we never knew we possessed. I guess that's what they call a silver lining.

    roarah thanked texanjana
  • 10 years ago

    Really great news. Thanks for sharing. Like how the bathroom is looking.

    roarah thanked gsciencechick
  • 10 years ago

    This is wonderful news about you and your husband. Glad he is well. My smile after I read the first paragraph became broader and broader as i read on. So delighted and proud of you even though I don't "really " know you. You did a good job through the whole ordeal. You deserve a pat on the back. So happy that you are happy to have discovered your strength.

    roarah thanked happy2b…gw
  • 10 years ago

    Laura, I'm just thrilled about this news! May your DH continue to breeze right through the rest of the medical procedure and may you both experience a huge sense of relief and joy right now.

    roarah thanked User
  • 10 years ago

    I am so happy for you all. Our strength always seems to come forward during times of adversity.

    roarah thanked Holly- Kay
  • 10 years ago

    Great news, great outlook and great start on a new bath!

    roarah thanked lascatx