MJ is in surgery as I am writing this post. Now comes the hardest part for me, the waiting for information.
I got in to MJ’s room around 6:30 this morning and she was in wonderful spirits. I think that the combination of a good nights sleep (with a little assist from some ambien) and knowing that likely her surgical team is also coming off of a good nights rest (as compared to the original plan of her going into surgery last night at 6 pm) has given her a boost of confidence and optimism of a good day to come. As we were in her room waiting to be taken down to the surgical prep area, we heard a loud clap of thunder. MJ had me open up the drapes and we watched the torrential downpour of the passing storm, to which she replied “rain is a good sign”. Personally I think it was Mom and Dad’s alarm going off so that they could watch over her and her surgical team during the operation.
So with some parting jokes (good ones from me, not so good ones from her, but she tries), a chuckle, a smile and a kiss, I left her in the pre-op as they came to take her into the OR.
Now with patience (or actually quite a bit of impatience) we wait.
Stay tuned, same bat time, same bat channel (how many of you remember that line??) as the next post will likely be shortly after she comes out of surgery when we have some more concrete information of how she is going to beat this.
Tim (MJ’s much younger brother)
We--Baldr, Freya, and I-- were thinking about you both as we were walking in that torrential downpour. It was a warm rain. I hope the warm rain is helping MJ and you, too, Tim, now.
ReplyDeleteLoads of love
I'm sending many positive thoughts and energy towards MJ and family. Your great sense of humor makes even the most severe pain a little bit less painful.
ReplyDeleteThere is a great torrent of love gushing from the West Coast directly to Pittsburgh, headed straight for Magee, flowing into the OR and the waiting room. It is an unlimited and infinitely renewable resource, with the magical power of following you all wherever you go.
ReplyDeleteAnd in the hopes of being helpful over the next few days, I offer these survival tips for hospital waiting rooms, although I'm sure you've amassed your own by now:
http://breach.knower.org/2007/11/20/hospital-waiting-rooms-20-survival-tips/
We'll be thinking of you all day and looking forward to some overdue good news.
Love, love, love—
Jody
I am thinking and praying for MJ, her family, and loved ones, and sending MJ wonderful healing light filled with peace and love, always.
ReplyDeleteMuch Love and Light,
Kilolo
"One thing I like about the stones in my path is when I cross them they become my milestones" - anonymous.
ReplyDeleteOH, I LOVE THAT!!
Anonymous said some pretty remarkable things!
May MJ look back (very soon) at this crazy stone and be able to shout "WOO-HOO!"!
So good to talk to you and Sam! Kisses and Love to MJ and you and ALL!
Love from 'the other Lenore'