Yesterday's appointment at the hospital (Presbyterian/St. Luke's) was with the stoma nurse, Carole. She measured and marked me, explained the use of the ileostomy and what to expect after surgery.
I've completed this last issue of the newsletters for '08 and arranged for their delivery the day after my surgery (thanks ladies). I've stocked up, paid and wrapped: groceries, bills and Christmas gifts as much as I could for now. The leaves are raked (thanks Tori & Alex), the checkbook balanced, and the laundry caught up. Now for the mental prep. The "other" prep comes on Sunday with the clear liquids, etc. Oh boy.
A Note from Debbie.....
It's been one amazing year and now I am happy to say I am cured. Please see below for my journey through cancer....
Hello my friends, on August 4, 2008 I was diagnosed with Cancer.
As you can imagine the initial shock was great, for me, Doug and our girls. We've now got a great team of colorectal doctors, learned a lot about what is ahead, and have gotten our minds wrapped around it. So now we are in the "let's get this thing out of here" mode and feel very confident that, with prayers and support of my friends and family, by next Spring I will celebrate being cancer-free.
Please join me in this journey of Recovery, and visit this blog from time to time for updates, to post your comments, and read others'. If you're new to Blogging (as am I!) new postings are at the top, click the Archives at the left and scroll down to start at the beginning, then press "Comments" to read responses, and please add your own! And if you will, leave your name and how we're associated, as opposed to Anonymous (thanks!). Email Doug for instructions if you have trouble, ddavis@archifects.com.
With much love,
Debbie
Hello my friends, on August 4, 2008 I was diagnosed with Cancer.
As you can imagine the initial shock was great, for me, Doug and our girls. We've now got a great team of colorectal doctors, learned a lot about what is ahead, and have gotten our minds wrapped around it. So now we are in the "let's get this thing out of here" mode and feel very confident that, with prayers and support of my friends and family, by next Spring I will celebrate being cancer-free.
Please join me in this journey of Recovery, and visit this blog from time to time for updates, to post your comments, and read others'. If you're new to Blogging (as am I!) new postings are at the top, click the Archives at the left and scroll down to start at the beginning, then press "Comments" to read responses, and please add your own! And if you will, leave your name and how we're associated, as opposed to Anonymous (thanks!). Email Doug for instructions if you have trouble, ddavis@archifects.com.
With much love,
Debbie
Friday, November 7, 2008
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Hi Debbie,
Kim with BalloonBiz and a fellow lady in the cancer suppport group. Just wanted to wish you the best with your surgery. Do not be scared... God and our prayers will be with you!
With much love
Kim, Steve, Haley & Zoe Nunley
Hi Debbie, Doug and Family,
This is Laurie Booth. Randall and I lived on Quail Lane with my in-laws (Randy and Michele) I am inspired by the determination and faith of not only you but also your family during this trying time in your lives:) I am keeping all of you in my prayers and thoughts daily. Thank you so much for investing your time and effort into the blog posting. They are very motivating and inspirational:)
Keep Fighting!!!
With Love,
Laurie
Just wanted you to know that we have been and will be praying for a successful surgery. Relax and know that God is in control, especially when there is nothing we can do ourselves. As I said when I first heard of your diagnosis - sometimes He calms the storm and other times He calms the child...
Rob, Tracy, Tyler, and Jordan Gonigam
clear liquids huh? I'm thinking that would include vodka or possibly pinot grigio?
Debbie, Doug, Andi and Tori,
Our thoughts and prayers will be with you on Monday. Debbie with your strength and attitude and your support from families and friends we know your surgery will be a success....
Call us if you need us.....we'll always be there.
Love always, Susie and Don
Dear Debbie,
You have always been so efficient with your time, using every little crumb of it. Now you must use that time to get yourself completely well again. I wish I could be with you to watch the miracle happen. I picture your recovery as a blooming flower. Will you be a tulip? a rose? a mum? a lilac? You will be spectacular and beautiful. I pray for you with every little crumb of my time. I love you.
Thanks again to ALL of you... our friends and family, for supporting us through this. I'm reading every comment and thanking God for you, and all the well wishes and prayers.
Mom, I believe I'll be a tulip, a white tulip. I think you know the significance of that.
-Debbie
Dear Debbie, I just want to wish you well with the surgery. You will remain in my thoughts and prayers!
Debbie,
You have so much prayer support.
God does not fail to keep His promises to us. And He promises healing.
My prayer for you tonight is not only that your surgery will go extremely well, but that your recovery will be supernatural.
Don't be afraid, He holds your hand.
Love,
Aunt Janice
julie said ...
think only good thoughts today... as you put your hands in ours and go for a slow restful ride...
we are right there with you...
Debbie and Davis family...
Our thoughts and prayers are with you this week and always. Deb, you are still the amazing woman I knew you to be... determined, passionate, caring and able to get more things done in a day than 3 people. God bless... From Arizona - Linda and Tom Pelo
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