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Wednesday, March 04, 2009

Hello

It's me - I'm here, finally getting around a bit.
I've pretty much been on bed rest and will be for the next month :(
I'm feeling okay....a bit better anyway.

24 hours after the surgery, my sodium levels took a dive (which, they had said happens sometimes and they don't know why - they went down to 123). It was the most horrable thing I have ever went through, first I was sick to my stomache, then I went into a bad state of confusion, at that point - I thought that I was dying and was trying to say good bye - had asked J to call my parents and other family members back up to the hospital. I'm so very thankful that God didn't let Jerry hear what I was saying, the poor man was having a hard time with trying to understand what I was saying to him - I kept telling him that there was a light on at the house- that's what he heard me say, but I was trying to say to make sure the kids had a good life and to let them know all the love I had in my heart for them. We were all a mess and I'm still trying to get past it (it's just eating me up inside). I know that God was sitting right there with me, thought that he was going to take me - only to find that my heaven was still hear with my family, as it should be. The Dr's kept asking me what year it was, at first I told them 1994 and that it was november and the season was fall, then told them that it was 2004.
They got a PICC line in my arm and was prepairing to take me to ICU, but they put a sodium drip in my IV and let me go for 4 hours and my levels came back up - within 36 hours after the surgery, I was well on my way back to myself. I'm still a little confused with everything that happened though. I have fluid on my ears and a bit of a spinal drip coming out of my nose (and they had to do a little reconstruction of my nose - took some fat from my belly for that - that's still really sore). We just need to watch the drip - make sure that i don't get an infection and that it turns into meningitis. If the drip gets to bad, they will have to do a spinal. I have been resting and trying to take it easy. Everyone has been great here for me - J is taking really good care of me, my parents - they have been up everyday with dinner in hand for us. Some of the school moms have prepaired meals for us as well and that is so appreciated. I want to thank all of you for your thoughts and prayers, once again - because I truely believe that If I didn't have you praying for me, God would have taken me to his heaven instead of leaving me here in mine.
I also want to thank those of you who have sent cards and flowers - they have really lifted my spirits!!!!!

I had thought about this post for the last few days, wondering if I should tell what I was going through in my mind and didn't really think that I wanted to share how confused and scared I had become - because I didn't want anyone to think that I'm loosing it (because I'm doing well ;) but then I have always been so open and you all have always been undestanding!!

I will be open to sending files again on the 6th, but don't think I will be doing anything other then sending files for the next few weeks. Please be patient with me - I'll get back to being me here really soon :)
Hugs & Love,
Tina

34 comments:

poppletree said...

Wishing you a fast and healthy recovery!

Anonymous said...

You're worth waiting for !!! Take all the time you need....we'll be here when you get back !

Prayers !
Tracy Kelly

Whitney said...

i am really praying for you.

Deb said...

Praise to God!
Glad that you shared everything...it will help to aid in the recovery process. Rest, rest and rest- we look forward to the recovered Tina:-)) Blessings to you and your family!

Nicole McLaughlin said...

Please share....we know that your more than pretty things to buy and we all care for you and your health! TAKE IT EASY! Still praying for you!

Anonymous said...

glad you are on the mend. just rest and continue to improve.

Terri Paulson-Sasaki said...

Get lots of rest and don't do anything. Love you.

The Queen said...

Scary but I'm glad you are doing better! I wish you a fast recovery!

Anonymous said...

glad to hear you are mending. looking forward to your full recovery, tina!

Heidi said...

I'm so sorry you went through all of that but glad to know you're doing better now. Wishing you a speedy recovery!

Anonymous said...

We are all glad that you are doing well!!! you really had my dad worried.
I cant wait to try my new dress on and get in front of the camera!!

Miah ;)

Anonymous said...

So glad to hear that you're on the mend! I'm ready to get some of your latest stuff, so we'll be in touch tomorrow. Praise God for bringing you back to us!

Cindy said...

Glad you are feeling better! May our Lord Jesus Christ continue to keep you and your family in the palm of his hands. May He retore you to perfect health. May He give you good rest and peace as you recovery.

Erica Kree said...

We are praying for you Tina! Thank you for sharing. Get lots of rest :)
Erica

Denise Marie Olson said...

lots of hugs and kisses!! many blessings to you and your family!!

Ayodele said...

I hope you continue to get better :) Thank you for sharing your story with us.

Anonymous said...

Tina, I am glad you post your personal updates. I love your work and although I have never commented before, but I just wanted to let you know that you are a huge inspiration to me. My prayers are with you for a fast but restful recovery.
Cheryl Skinner

kimi kreations said...

Tina, it is over and now all you have to do is take it easy and give yourself time to heal. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

HUGE HUG!!
~kimi~

Mona said...

Sounds like you have been through a great deal. My heart goes out to you. I am thrilled to know that you are healing and feeling better. You are in my prayers Tina!

Anonymous said...

Wow, You take it easy and build your health, enjoy family, and all else will wait. Praying for you

Tabitha Frohardt-Johnson said...

I hope you have a fast recovery. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Who's Sweet On You? said...

(gentle) HUGS Tina! Now stay off the computer and rest and take full advantage of being spoiled.Many continued prayers hon.

Rob and Michele said...

So good to hear from you. Glad you felt you could share. Take it easy and don't push yourself!! Will continue to keep you in my prayers.

Moments Photography said...

So glad you shared. Rest and know that you are thought of. God bless.

Anonymous said...

Now that you are back, I am sending you all my love and my get better soon's!!!!!

Cathy said...

Oh my gosh, Tina!...that must have been so so so scary! Hang in there...do you have good movies to watch? :)
And really, don't worry about getting back to work. You need to get well.
Thanks for sharing how you are doing. Totally praying for you!

Telgenhoff Photographers said...

You are in our prayers.

Dawn Malone said...

You will continued to be prayed for! Praise God you are home! :)

Anonymous said...

I know I don't know you but I feel as if I do...with your posts and sending a few emails back and forth about purchases. You are one brave woman and I am glad to hear you are on the road to recovery. Take it easy....
Natalie

Johanna said...

I too only know you through our emails, but I do know that you are a very kind, thoughtful and generous person and that you deserve to be well and happy and together with your family. You continue to be in my prayers and may God bless you and your family with healthy and long lives together. (And stop apologizing for getting the rest that you need and deserve; you know that nothing is more important than your health and time with your family!)

Unknown said...

I just wanted to say that my thoughts are with you for a speedy recovery! You're so talented--your works is so appreciated--and you deserve wonderful health to match. I hope you are feeling great soon. Get all the rest you need and enjoy your time with your family!

Angie Griffith said...

Tina I am so glad you are home and doing well! Wanted to drop you a note to say welcome back! Praying for you to have a speedy recovery!
Angela ( KMK Photography)

mitzi said...

praying for you, Tina. Rest, rest, rest! :)
Mitzi

Alissa said...

{{{Praying for you!}}} Looks like you created some unbelievably beautiful goodies before all of this, so you should certainly take it easy. Take care of yourself!!!