Thursday, March 25, 2010

And Now To Move Forward, One Step At A Time

We did it Prayer Warriors...We Did It!  Yippe Yahoo and Halleluejia!!!

One week post-surgery and I am now recouperating at Miracle House, with Lee, Katie, Julie and a weekend visit from the kids. (peaceful R&R???).  I feel like someone beat the snot out of me with a brick. I have one long  L-shaped scar on my torso, so as you can imagine, the scabby, tight sutures and soreness of the area limits mobility.  But, One step at a time, one stretch at a time, one lap at a time to return to strength and comfort.  Heck, I've been through enough surgeries this past year, I know the drill by now!

Kate & I took a stroll around the neighborhood today.  I alternated between wheelchair and walking and hoping Katie wasn't going to pull a "Whatever Happened To Baby Jane?" on me.  That's all I need is to be catapulted out of the wheelchair onto a dog-poop filled New York Sidewalk!!!

My oncologist, Dr. Lo, called me last night and was so happy to hear the news of my successful surgery.

I'll see Dr. Fong Monday for a follow-up and hopefully he will have the pathology on the removed tumors.

I asked the rounding Doctor the other day - "So, does this mean I'm Cancer Free - NED (No Evidence of Disease) and he said the best word ever..."Yes".

I will have a lot of mental and emotioal transitioning to do in addition to my physical rehab.  After a year of complete and utter Fear, Sadness, Pain, Confusion, I now need to "live" in a new way I suppose.

So my Prayer Warriors - Rejoice in the MIRACLE you created, I sure will.

XOXOX

Peggy

14 comments:

  1. Zowie, that is good news! I am SOOOO happy for you! You have to get better soon so you can send that kid to college! That is a different kind of work, but it will sure keep you busy. I will keep creeping on FB to see how you are doing.

    Gail B.

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  2. Peg, you always call us your prayer warriors but it is you who are the warrior my friend! You fought the long and painful fight and came out of it with but a few battle scars;) You won the battle Peg now bask in the glory and God's goodness.

    Love you woman!

    April

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  3. Peg, you are the true warrior! I am so happy to hear of your good fortune. You are certainly so deserving of a miracle my friend. Glad to hear you are on the path to good health.
    Love and prayers,
    Robin Theodore-Kay

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  4. Peggy,

    It's Rebecca V. I am SO thrilled to hear of your successful surgery and cancer free diagnosis. Truly a blessing and a miracle. My prayers continue to be with you and your family.

    Hugs!

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  5. Peggy, I have cried tears of pain, anger and sadness since I saw you last summer. Now I am crying tears of incredible joy! "Weeping may endure for the night, but joy cometh in the morning." That night sure lasted a long time! Love you, Kirsten

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  6. God Bless...Can't wait for you to get home!!


    Susan

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  7. I am filled with tears of happiness for you Peg and your family! Prayer is powerful and you were able to see how good our God is!! Keep up good recovery! Safe travels home...xoxo Deana

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  8. Dear Luckey family: Thank you for being so strong and faithful on this dark journey. Thank you for taking all of us along with you so that we could support you. "If you have Faith as small as a Mustard Seed, nothing will be impossible for you." May God continue to bless you all. Love, Sarah and Sean

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  9. Great news! When I was in Paris, I lit a candle for you at Notre Dame. Shine on!
    KOB

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  10. I am so happy and thrilled and thankful and jazzed and emotional and just plain gobsmacked over your news. I agree Peg...you fought this fight and won. God was with you for sure but it has to be said...good going girlfriend, good going!!

    Continue on fighting the good fight, happy healing and I'll see you soon!!

    Love you!!

    Mary

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  11. :) Can you see my big grin all the way from Washington State? It is so good to hear the news of your successful surgery and treatment.
    Thanks be to God.

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  12. Thanks be to God from your Vermont warrior and old P.I.C. ♥

    If I didn't have laryngitis I would have called you already! When you wrote you felt peace the night before the surgery, I felt it too.

    Miracles happen. You are living proof. ♥♥♥

    Love you - love to your family and friends.

    I'm saving a gallon of maple syrup for you!

    Lori Lu

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  13. Peggy, we are all so very happy to hear the great news! You are a walking MIRACLE!

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  14. WHERE DO I START THANKING EVERYONE IN THE WORLD FOR THE PRAYERS THAT HAVE BEEN OFFERED FOR PEG? IT HAS BEEN A LONG YEAR, NOW I'M STARTING TO WORRY THAT I HAVE NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT. WHAT A LUCKEY(HAHA) GIRL TO HAVE THE FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS THAT HAVE CHEERED HER ALONG. HER SISTER, BROTHERS, THEIR SPOUCES, IN=LAWS, FATHER, AND ON AND ON. ALL THESE PEOPLE HAVE BEEN WITH HER ALL THE WAY. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

    LOVE YOU, MOM

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