this is my family a few weeks ago. i was goofin' off trying to get everyone to smile. we've had so many crises going on and all been under a lot of stress. anyway, the picture's not that good, but it's one of my favs because we're all smiling!!!

anyway, i've had a nerve-wracking morning, but finally some good news!!! my mom came thru the surgery fine (took THREE hours longer than they thought) and seems to be doing great!!!!! She's in wonderful spirits...was actually able to walk UNASSISTED to the bathroom a few hours after surgery!!

For months now, she's been unable to walk in the morning without the use of a walker. and she's been in horrible pain. Anyway, surgery seems to have been successful!!! she will be pretty much bed-ridden for the next 6-8 weeks, only able to get up to go to the bathroom. her recovery will be slow but she should HOPEFULLY be able to lead a normal life after that!!!!!! Yipppppeeeeeee!!!!! i'm just soooooo incredibly thankful and relieved!!!!!! thanks so much guys for all your thoughts and prayers.

we still have another family crisis going on, but we're hoping and praying for the best. until then, one day at a time. :) Hugggsssss!!!

Message edited on: 07/07/2005 13:58