Funny thing about later last night after I posted the blog, we all had the best time laughing when the lights went out! We haven't all (4) been in the same hotel room in years!!! Hillary and I were like little kids again and mom and dad laughed and threatened to send us to Grandma and Virgil's room upstairs! :) ha! (before lights went out though we had a wonderful family prayer for mom)
This morning is the day of mom's surgery. We all got up early and ate a quick breakfast at the hotel and headed to the hospital. They have a valet service for parking so that's what we did so she could get up to the surgery floor. We all chatted and laughed about fun things before they came to get her to take her back. Dad got to go with her and she started being prepped for surgery.
We will be updated approximately every 20 minutes in the waiting area about mom's progress so I'll update this post during the day today. Continue to pray that God guides the Dr.'s and assistants hands during this procedure! :) Talk to you later....b
Here's a picture of Hillary, Grandma and I after mom went back (notice our gray ribbons :))
UPDATE @ 2:00 p.m.--mom didn't get into surgery until around noonish time. The doctor said it would last approximately 6 hours or so....keep praying and thank you for the comments already. we are loving reading them while we're sitting here waiting to hear any more news. we'll keep updates coming all day! :)
I am a patient of Dr.Breck's and I heard about your Mother in the most unusual way just this morning - please, may I say that I send each of you much love, positive energy and prayers for a speedy & healthy recovery. I have requested from my friends & family that they also say prayers, send love & positive energy to your Mother and her family at this time.
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Brook and Hillary, my mom's church in Old Ocean Texas, not far from where you are is praying as well. Thinking of you. They are wonderful there and the patients are all so close and caring. Be sure and check out the Hospitality room on the first floor. There are cancer survivors in there that will talk with you, pray with you and just be supportive.
ReplyDeleteHugs, prayers and love to you all from the Whitten Family.
ReplyDeleteGirls, the picture of the rainbow is just perfect for this occassion. I remember the night before the board meeting that I was hired in - I drove past the school on my way home and just over in the eastern sky was the most beautiful, brightest rainbow I had ever seen and I knew at that moment everything was in God's hands and He would take care of me and give me the desires of my heart!!! (To be a Kindergarten Teacher!!) He has given you a sign during this trying time - grab hold of it and lean on His Everlasting Arms!!!! He always keeps His Promises!!! Love Always!!! Brian, Sarah, Garrett and Jade Snow
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to let ya know I am praying for ya!
ReplyDeleteHey Hillary! Just wanted to let you know that I am praying for you and your family all the way from the Big Apple. I am so appreciative of this blog so that I can keep up with you all. Thank you so much!!!
ReplyDeleteLove ya!
JAKE BASDEN
Everyone here at the middle school is praying for you! We are all concerned and we love you. Brooke and Hillary--your family is truly blessed to have such strong and faithful daughters such as you! Thanks for all of the updates.
ReplyDeleteLove, Joly Kettles
Brooke and Hillary,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the updates!! Keep them coming, I'm able to update your Aunt Wanda and Uncle Bill this way. They told me to send their love and prayers to all of you. We are thinking about your mom and praying that the surgery will go well.
Love and Prayers,
Shane, Wendy and Brooke
Brook and Hillary, The picture is great! I'm not only praying for Doreen and the Doctors but for you all too. You have a very strong woman setting there next to you. I'm soo glad she is there for you all to lean on!!! Tell her I love her. We are keeping the prayers going up!!!!
ReplyDelete:) Dona
Well ya'll, if you get ready to eat the cafeteria at St Lukes hospital is better than the one there. If you ask someone they'll point you in the right direction and get there through the tunnel:)
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
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Patricia, Liz & Baby Sosa
Ana & Cash
We're still praying and believing and we know you all are too. I was just sitting here thinking about how sweet Doreen is and she actually reminds me alot of Charlene. Charlene has always been the type to have such fun and to laugh and smile often. Hi, Charlene! Talking to my sister earlier, she made the comment "Doreen is loved by so many and people are truly seeking God for her, because they know she would be doing the same for them". I believe this to be true also. Thanks for keeping us updated.
ReplyDeleteLinda Smith
we all contine to pray as we wait. i know that's the hardest part for you right now.
ReplyDeletelove to all of you,
kathy jones
Hi girls....
ReplyDelete.......I've been PRAYING all day .....God is in control.
Love and prayers...........
Jackie
As a follow-up, I am on the phone with Mrs. McAdoo right now. She wanted to let you all know that she is keeping up with the blog but that she's too dumb to create a Google account so that she can post comments. Therefore, she had to call from Stigler to NYC to have me write this...ha!
ReplyDeleteTimes have not changed...She still has her kids doing stuff for her. She loves you guys very much.
hello girls! this blog is wonderful! livia and i have been looking at it everyday. she just loves all the pictures (so do i). she said she didnt know there was another mimi! (my mom was meme!) my thoughts and prayers are with you all. love april dunn
ReplyDeleteHi Girls,
ReplyDeleteSo glad you were all able to have fun laughing last night, laughter really is good medicine. You've all been in my thoughts and prayers so much today, I am anxiously awaiting to hear how the surgery went. I love the pic of you 3 young ladies, Charlene included!! Also love all of the other pics, such a loving family!! I have Bible Study tonight and we will say a special prayer for Doreen and the whole family. May God continue to keep you all in His tender care.
Love,
Sheryl Cox Carver
We are all praying for you Doreen! We love you all! Blessings, The Thionnet Family
ReplyDeleteKent, Debbie, Chelsea, Quent, Venus, Dan & Sophia
Brooke, Hill, Grandma, Virgil, and Chuck - thinking of you constantly and praying for all of you! Don't forget to get outside and get some FRESH AIR from time to time - love ya'll
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Hello all, we are still praying and will continue to pray. You all look so pretty sitting there in the waiting room. Tell Charlene she even looks as good as I do. HA She will get a kick out of that. She is a special lady also. Your Mom is such a wonderful lady, I know God has so much more work for her to do here on earth. Will look forward to the next update.Love and prayers, Debbie and Corey Bates
ReplyDeleteYou all have been in our thoughts and prayers since we first heard and nothing is slowing us down now! We've been thinking of you guys all day long and are praying for the best. Keep hanging in there.
ReplyDeleteLove y'all,
AJ, Christi and Boogie
Praying during P/T Conferences. Sending love from the middle school.
ReplyDeleteBig Hug,
Destiny Warrior
Sending much love and prayers your way! Have been thinking of you all day and praying when you come to mind. :D
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danna
Your whole family is in our thoughts and prayers. You are such an amazing family and we know the Lord is watching over you and your precious mother during this difficult time. We will continue to lift her up in prayer in the days, weeks and years to come.
ReplyDeleteThe Shumate Family
I am happy to hear that things seemed to have gone as good as possible. We are continuing to pray for miracles along every step. Praying for rainbow after rainbow after rainbow.
ReplyDeleteMay God bless you during a time that I know is trying.
Micah, Sunny, Creed, Rinn, and Jude