Evening everyone....I haven't been on much again lately because of orders but most of all because our oldest son, Darren - daddy to Aidan, had some very serious surgery today.
I don't know what the procedure was called but he had the top three vertebra fused together.
For a very long time now his arm has been almost numb and he has constant headaches...final word was he needed surgery.
After getting in there today they did more scraping than they thought they would do and also there was a huge bone spur (Calcium deposit) in the way as well.
They went in from the left front and moved EVERYTHING to the right side to work on the vertebra - the nerves were being severely pinched and a couple years down the line or sooner it could have caused paralysis.
They took him up at 10:30 - he went into surgery at a little after 11 and came down to his room in the Neuro ICU unit at 3:15.
He's a hurting fella but morphine is helping him. He thought he would be able to come home tomorrow (yeah, right!) but they said at least 4-5 days. Tomorrow he may get out of ICU if there's no bleeding to be found.
So that's where we spent our entire day. We just got home and are pooped. I pray he gets a good nights rest although the solid neck brace that he is wearing and has to wear for the next 5 weeks may cause more distress than he wants.
Then depending on his progress Doug and I are supposed to be heading for Pennsylvania either Friday or Saturday for the Wholesale Show on Sunday...so I won't be around much this coming weekend and part of the week.
I know I haven't been too exciting lately....I'm even disappointing myself! lol
I just might get a picture of my snowman pillow on tomorrow if I get a chance to take a picture.
Hugs to all!
Karen
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My goodness Karen,
I pray that everything goes well for your son and isn't it just like them to think they will come home the next day? I feel for you and your husband because it's mental exhaustion for you both.
I'll be thinking of you in the days to come.
Rondell
Karen~ So sorry to hear about your son's surgery. I will pray that he will recover as quickly as possible. When our family members need us, blogging takes a backseat and that is the way it should be. I will be thinking of you. And looking forward to your posts whenever you have time. Take care. ~Sarah~
Karen,
I will keep your son in my prayers. You sound like you need to get some rest. Have a good trip to PA.
hugs,
Pam
Karen,
Prayers go out to your son and family. Take care and we'll see you around here when you get back, take some pictures for us that can't attend.
Carey
Karen..I pray that your son makes a full and speedy recovery. Take care and get some rest.
Have a safe trip to Pa.
God Bless.
Susan
Karen, sending good thoughts your way. Keep us posted time permitting.
Karen,
Don't feel bad about not blogging...you have your hands full right now. Your mind obviously is elsewhere. I hope all goes well with your son and that this surgery will help him. I will keep him and your family in my thoughts.
Try to enjoy yourself this weekend if you get away. Take care...
Sandy
Wow, you all are just so wonderful...isn't it nice to have EXTENDED FAMILY? That's what I feel you are all like.
Thank you all for your prayers and thoughts.
Hugs, Karen
Hi Karen....so sorry to hear about what your son is having to endure....I hope he feels better very soon.
Janet
Karen,
As a member of your extended blogging family, I will keep you in my prayers. Your son will recover in due time -- not on his schedule. The docs seem to be pretty accurate when they make their predictions. Tell your son to listen up! Take time to get some rest now, as he will probably need your support when he is released. Hugs.
How awful for your son! I will say a prayer that he heals quickly and all goes well for him. You be sure and take care of yourself as well!
Hugs, Martha
Boy! What a lot on your plate. I hope your son will heal quickly and feel a lot better soon. I'll keep you in prayer. Be well and have safe travels to PA.
Boy! What a lot on your plate. I hope your son will heal quickly and feel a lot better soon. I'll keep you in prayer. Be well and have safe travels to PA.
Will be thinking of you and your son after his spinal fusion -- I know all will be well! Keep us posted when you can!
Karen,
I know you will be a busy lady and I am asking the Lord to watch over your son and to give you the Grace that you need to get through these next few days. May he watch over and protect you and your family! have a blessed day!
Juanita
Your son is in my thoughts and prayers...I have had the very same surgery on my lower back..I have the nerve damage, I can appreciate your concern. Hope he has a good recovery...and have a safe trip to PA.
Karen,
I hope Darren is on the mend and feeling much better in the next few days. I will be thinking about you all. Have a safe and enjoyable trip to PA.
Carla
Hi Karen,
I am keeping Darren and the whole family in my prayers! I hope he is home soon and has a speedy uneventful recovery!!
Hugs, Linda
I will keep you all in my prayers-doesn't matter how old he is, he is still your baby.
Hope you get to the show in PA and have a wonderful time.
My prayers go out to your son & to you, Try to get some rest!
We just never know what can happen to change the course of things, do we? I hope he does well. It sounds so painful and I know you all are worn out. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Oh Karen:
I'm praying for your son's complete healing and back to a normal life soon.. I always feel so helpless when a dear friend is hurting, but God is able to do miracles and so I'm lifting your son, you and Doug up to Him for needed health and strength..
Special Blessings,,
Maurine
Oh Karen! Sending prayers to you and your whole family, and that Darren will have a speedy and full recovery.
Hospitals are exhausting aren't they?
Take care of yourself!
Terry
Karen, I am so sorry that your son has had to go through that! We will keep in our prayers. I know that recovery will be hard with a neck brace. I hope he recovers quickly. I hope you get plenty of rest, and have a great time in PA.
Karen,
Sorry to hear about your sons's surgery and will be keeping him in my prayers. Hope he has a speedy recovery.
Have a safe trip to PA.
Hugs, Karen
Karen, praying for your son's recovery. Have a safe and fun trip to PA.
Karen,
I'll pray too, Darren will do well...I know he will! ;)
Family always come first...no worries about blogging...take care of each other and get some rest!
Have a safe trip to PA!
I'll be thinkin of ya and will keep Darren in my prayers...praying for a speedy recovery.
♥
Karen, I will pray for your son. I hope that everything goes well as quickly as possible. Blessings for your family.
WOW, sounds like a pretty big surgery. Hope he is on the road to recovery. Keeping him in my prayers!! Get some rest my prim friend!!
Hugs,
Lisa
I'll keep Darren in prayer Karen. I'm so sorry he had to go thru all this. Hopefully the doctors were able to make him good as new.
I do hope you get to go to your wholesale show. Lord be with you and Doug as you travel the highways.
Take care and I can't wait to see what you bring home to share with us.
AMY
You have every right to not be blogging! Don't feel disappointed.
I pray that all goes well and he can come home soon.
Enjoy your trip and bring home some goodies!
Try to relax today =)
Karen... I hope your son has a speedy recovery.
Our children are our babies no matter how old they get, and we worry about them.
Good luck at the show.
I will say a prayer for you and your son.
Blessings,
Linda*
Oh...Karen..I am so sorry to hear about Darren's surgery. I am praying that everything goes well for him. Doesn't matter how old they are..they are still "our boys", aren't they? Mine is 43.
Good wishes to you all.
Friends,
Susannah
Hi Karen,just wanted to let you know I am sending up prayers for your son. Have a safe trip and try to enjoy your weekend.
I hope and pray his recovery will go well. What a blessing that you were able to be there. It's hard to watch our kids hurt huh. Hugs! ♥ Mercy
Karen,
You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers! I hope the recovery time is shorter than expected too. Take care of yourself!
~Kim
Hi Karen,
Sorry to hear about your son... Praying for a quick and full recovery.
Family always comes first, so no need to worry about blogging. That always takes a back seat to our families. I hope you have a great trip to PA. Can't wait to see what goodies you get. Have a great day.
Prim Blessings,
Kim
Karen,
You all are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope that your son has a speedy recovery.
hugs,
Cindy
Karen,
I am sorry to hear about your son's surgery! I hope he has a steady and full recovery!
Kim
Karen.......I just wanted you to know that I will keep you and your son in my prayers too. Since he is in the hospital he is on "forced" rest following his surgery and that will help him recover. Just pop in when you can and keep us updated.
Linda
Keeping you, your family and your son in my prayers. I pray for a speedy recovery. Try to take it easy and stay strong.
Hugs,
Donna
Karen it is so lucky tht they got your sons surgery done when they did!!! He will be fine...tell him it is like a holiday :)
Have a great time in PA and the wholesale show! Gee you are going to be so busy with shows!!!
Laughed when you said you were even disappointing yourself....lol...I am feeling like that too.
Have a safe trip and say hi to Grace for me.
xxxRobby
Hi Karen, I'm so sorry to hear about your son's surgery! You all are in my thoughts and I pray your son will have a FULL & QUICK recovery!
Laura
Prayers for your sons quick recovery Karen. Hopefully he will mend quickly and be up playing with the baby in no time!!!
Hugs,
Anne
Hi Karen,
I'm glad to hear that your son came out of surgery okay. That's quite a long time for you all who had to wait. I'm sure you're all exhausted!. I'll be keeping you all in my prayers.
Have fun at the show in PA. I so wish I could go to that one someday.
Hugs~ Birgit
Karen and Doug,
I don't get on here much anymore, but noticed from the CS forum that someone had posted about your son. I want you to know that I think of you both often and Lisa and I still talk about our few days with you. I so hope all goes well for your son. I will keep you in my thoughts as always. Love, Lorry (Jax)
wow Karen the whole ordeal sounds terrifying to say the least I hope
Darren makes a full and fast recovery saving some prayers for him tonight.. keep us posted
I pray that your sone has a quick recovery!
Oh, My! I am praying for your son, and your whole family! I hope that he is home soon, and able to rest! And that he has a safe, quick recovery! Take Care!
Lighting candles for your family!
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