30 June 2009

The Goodbye Girls



Today is a big day.

Today our sweet Mama is getting a mastectomy.

We had thought, and had reported with rejoicing in April, that she was in remission, but the last MRI showed that her breast cancer is a vicious beast that wouldn't die even after very aggressive chemotherapy treatment.

So, without any other options, Mother the Cheerfully Stalwart said, "Alright, let's do this thing!"



Right before they heard that surprising news, Poppy's doctor told him that he'd have to have open heart surgery... like NOW!.. to replace a bicuspid aortic valve that has deteriorated very quickly and possibly for a bipass. He had an angioplasty last week that hopefully did the trick. We'll see. We've known for years that Poppy would probably need to have this surgery at some point in the future, but it was a big shock for everyone to find out that it had become an emergency.



So, Mother's surgery is today followed by 6 weeks of radiation and Poppy's surgery will likely be in 2-3 weeks.

I know what you're thinkin'... DUH-ANG!!! And, you're right! This is a crazy, crazy time for our dear, sweet parents. Please, pray with us for both of our folks for their complete healing. They continue to have amazing, grateful, faithful, happy, uplifting, other-centered hearts and attitudes throughout this entire ordeal. Both are completely at peace and trusting in Jesus. They bless my soul.



Today, in particular, please prayer for Mother. Losing "the girls" is tough for any woman...

even Mother The Cheerfully Stalwart.



(I'm sorry for being a bad blogger this month and I promise to update about Jack's radical summer camp, our Minnesota trip, the Ethiopian Mehaber, and a fabulous time with our brother, sister, and nephews whom we had not seen in way, way, way too long. I should share about a couple of funny mishaps, too, and also about The Haus Remodel That Ate Summer. I promise to get to it soon. Thanks, friends, for your prayers!)

5 comments:

Debbie said...

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers Laurie!!

Shelly Roberts said...

Been prayin'!! ... and will continue. Love you, dear friend!! ~Shelly

Tricia said...

Hey sweet friend! I'm praying for the McClure clan. I'm glad your parents have you!

Nicholas said...

Thoughts and prayers Laurie!

xoxoxo And tons of hugs!

FHL said...

Ugh! Laurie what a testament to your parents faith that they can face this with such grace. Praying that your Mom's recovery is going smoothly and for your Poppy's surgery....and that both will be totally healed.

Hang in there!
M~