The Moment has arrived....

[CanyonBaby 1,852]

For those who have been following my husband's epic "adventure" with colon cancer, our "moment" has arrived.... Tomorrow is Dave's surgery, starting at 8am Pacific Time. I have successfully put 12lbs on that guy, and not gained any myself...now how did I do that???!!!! But the surgeon was very impressed!

This surgery should last anywhere from 5 to 12 hours, including the liquid radiation/swish phase. It will be a very long and challenging day for both of us, so I am asking for prayers - all are heard, all are answered, by our Almighty Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!!!! We pray for a successful surgery, with no complications or infections, complete eradication of all cancers, a speedy recovery, and a cancer-free future for this man who puts his life on the line everyday to save others.

I cannot thank you enough for your caring support through all of this, and tomorrow will be the end of a very long, scary road. After his surgery, the journey will take a different direction, and full remission is our goal!!! Even though Dave has many trials still ahead (recovery, followed by 6 more chemo treatments, and, of course, the unknown); the surgeon, oncologist, and Dave and I, have faith good results will come tomorrow. We take each day as it comes, and TRY not to borrow tomorrow's troubles, as God only equips us for THIS day.

And I have to say, with all of our dear friends (bariatric pals included!!!), tomorrow at 8am the heavens will be filled with awesome prayers for a dedicated soul, who has met this challenge with a smile on his face, compassion for our fellow cancer patient-friends, and a strong desire to go back to work and fulfill his dream of retiring (ALIVE and WELL) as a law enforcement officer.

Thank you. Thank you. I cannot say it enough. God bless you all for helping ME through this. My world would be MUCH harder without your support. I will fill you in on his recovery as we progress.

Love you all.....Jenifer

[pink dahlia 2,513]

Sending enormous amounts of good karma your way, and lots of prayers and hugs !

[Mountaingal 322]

My prayers and good wishes are with you both, may God Bless You.

[ShrinkingPeach 1,291]

Sending lots of prayers for you both! Asking for everything you need and strength for you as well. Sending tons of hugs and positive thoughts!

[Pillar2butterfly 391]

Prayers, hugs and well wishes coming!!!

[kanaud 70]

Wishing him all the best and a speedy recovery!

[Elode 8,093]

Sending prayers and love your way! Godspeed!

[gowalking 10,790]

Wishing you and Dave nothing but the best. You are in my thoughts alot my friend so make sure to take good care of yourself.

Liz

[Babbs 14,680]

My thoughts are with you guys!!

[borg/assimilated 576]

@@CanyonBaby,

Will pray as you requested. I'm always up early so 6 am in MN I will be praying for you both and the best possible outcome. Hugs from the land of sky blue waters to you.

[imsoglad56 402]

Lots of prayers for God to guide the surgeon's hands and for the recovery to be smooth and quick.

[JustWatchMe 7,117]

Prayers sent for both of you.

[hopefullythininme 15]

May God hold your husband during surgery and shower him with love and comfort.

[CanyonBaby 1,852]

And so here I am, thanking ALL of you for your gracious support, prayers, and such caring hearts! Dave has successfully gone through his surgery, which lasted 6 hours (very short according to the surgeon). He actually had very little cancer, just where the tumor on the colon was, on two spots of the abdominal cavity wall, and POTENTIALLY on a couple of lymph nodes, which results of won't come back from pathology for a week or so. All in all, the doc said he did great, and he is, indeed, doing great!

Thanks to an epidural, he has no pain, but has tubes coming out from all angles. He will be in hospital for at least 10 days, and of course, that depends on a lot of things. So I ask for continued prayer, for a speedy recovery, no complications or infections, and the surgeon telling us Dave is in remission (PERMANENETLY!!!).

I cannot thank you enough, as usual, but I DO thank you. I wish I could hug each and every one of you, so instead, here's a virtual hug....HUG!!! I am so proud to know you all, and I hope we always keep in touch.

Now, back to the hospital for me, and tomorrow, 2 crazed pups will come home from the kennels to harass me. Ah, LIFE. Ain't it GREAT!!!!!

Love ya...Jenifer

[JustWatchMe 7,117]

So happy it went well. Prayers continue!!!