Wednesday, August 5, 2020

Waiting and Worrying

We were up at 6:30 am and in the car pulling out of the driveway at 7 am.  The traffic was not as bad as we feared so I dropped him off at 7:30 and check-in for Dayle's surgery was at 8.  I was not allowed to accompany him in and wait for the results like all the other surgeries he's had.  He told me it has been 8 of them.  Sheesh.  Poor guy.  They are removing the other half of his thyroid - the first half had a cancerous tumor in it was way larger than they thought and had grown roots all around his spinal column.  They thought it best to let him recover from that one and keep an eye on the other side.. and not long ago decided to remove it.  He is under the knife as I type this, two women surgeons are working together on him.  I'm a nervous wreck.  
I snapped these photos when I returned home.  We took Mocha with us so Dayle could hug her on the way in.  While I was driving home she saw something that frightened her on the floor of the car and made this odd guttural sound.. twice.. and got very afraid and was shaking and trying to crawl into my lap.  I hope like heck there is not a mouse in my car.  Gads.
So.. I'm home and worrying.  I snapped a photo of my "nest" next to my easy chair.  I have a small white painted cabinet with 3 basket drawers.  The top is just big enough for me to place my MacBook Pro, the Apple Extreme Port Base Station Wireless Router and a few decorative items such as my Zz plant, a jar of vintage faux tortoise shell knitting needles, a cedar bark lidded basket I made in a class at the Damascus Fiber Arts School.

When I visited the Laura Plantation near New Orleans, I bought this candle holder made from an original porch spindle removed during the restoration of the house after a fire!  Much of the house was built using Cypress wood.  Isn't this neat?  The house was built originally in the early 1800s.  I dress up my printer by putting my yarn baskets and vintage Shaker wood boxes on top.  What?  You don't do that?  :-)
I have many of my octopus ink paintings on this wall, along with a bronze mask by Lillian Pitt, native American artist and a friend of mine.
I also put some lavender in a little vintage pottery perfume bottle from Devon in England.
One of these days I'm going to share some of these needles.  :-)
So.. there you go.. me making a blog post to keep myself occupied.  Sigh.  I will try to get back here and post an update when I hear anything.  Thanks for your words of support.  
((hugs)), Teresa :-)  

Edited to add: He came through the surgery well, the surgeon said she did not see anything suspicious in the thyroid she removed.  He is out of recovery and in a room and is being taken care of.  I was able to talk to him also.  Thank you so much for your thoughts and prayers!

33 comments:

  1. Keeping you and Far Guy in my prayers. I hope everything goes well... he sure has had a rough time of it. ((hugs))

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  2. Hoping you are finding enough to do to occupy your mind and time while you wait. It is tough, for sure. My husband has had six surgeries, so I understand. But aren't we fortunate that medical science has advanced so much in our lifetime? Thinking of you here and praying for a good outcome for your dear Dayle.

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  3. Teresa, you are both in my thoughts, I hope Dayle is out of surgery now and that he has a swift recovery and is back home very soon. Your candle holder is lovely, great history behind it. And what an amazing plant on your printer, those leaves! The vase from Devon is pretty - it's a long way from home! Sending you hugs and my very best wishes to you both. CJ xxxxxxx

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  4. Sending you both good thoughts for a good outcome. Beautiful surroundings for Dayle to recuperate in!

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  5. Praying for good results. So nerve wracking not being able to be in with him.

    Judy

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  6. Thinking of you both Teresa. Praying for Dayle and I hope you hear news very soon. Hugs Anne x

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  7. So sorry you are going through this worrying time, dear Teresa. I hope that Dayle's surgery goes well and he will soon be feeling better. Thinking of you both and sending you much love from across the pond. XXX

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  8. At 7 AM I looked at the clock and was thinking of you, wondering where you were in the process and now I know. I am asking the Lord to bless and comfort you. Today is my youngest grandson's 13th birthday! They had downed branches from the hurricane yesterday, but were grateful that was all and they did not lose power. love and ((hugs))

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  9. Oh Teresa, I'm so glad to see the update. I will continue to keep you and Dayle in my prayers.

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  10. I'm so glad he's doing ok. I'm a worry wart so I'd be pacing the floor. Even when I get my labs( for cancer markers)I'm nervous, even after all these years. I hope he's home resting and cuddling Mocha.

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  11. Much hugs and love from me xoxo

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  12. Love and hugs to you both. Get that lovely man of yours home and in your care as soon as you can. Nothing works as well as your own bed, your own easy chair and the family dog to help with a speedy recovery. Sounds like the surgery went well and now to rest and get well. I love your blog and if you need to chat chat chat to stop some worry - we are hear all listening - no judgements every..... cheers from a cold and wintery Australia

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  13. Glad to know that your husband is recovering. Shall remember him in our prayers.

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  14. I was also glad to see the update on Facebook this afternoon. How long will Dayle have to remain in the hospital? Mocha will definitely be missing him too.
    I enjoyed seeing your nest. I have those too. I used to have one by my chair at home AND at the lake. Now it's just here in the trailer, wherever it is at the moment. :-)
    Take care and love to you and Dayle.
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  15. Thinking of you both and glad to hear the promising update. Looks like you’re in the best place with all your lovely things. Hugs to you all. B x

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  16. Hope your husband carries on recovering and gets home again very soon

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  17. Good news to hear the surgery went well, what a worrying time for you. Your home looks very cosy. Take care x

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  18. I was also glad to see the update at the end of your post Teresa. I hope Dayle recovers quickly so that he can come home and complete his recovery there. Hugs to you xx

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  19. How hard this must be on both of you! Daughter had to have a minor procedure on Tuesday and I was a wreck waiting for the call to let me know it went okay. Happy to hear that so far all is well. Araignee

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  20. A brief comment just to say I am very glad that Dayle's op went well and hope that his recovery will be quick and he is back home with you very soon. Sending loads of positive vibes from across the pond dear Teresa x Amanda x

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  21. So glad to hear that Dayle's surgery was successful! I'm sorry you couldn't accompany him into the hospital.

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  22. Hope Dayle has an easy, fast recovery.

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  23. Yay! Good news - I always love working with female physicians whenever possible. Gives me more confidence somehow.

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  24. Me alegra leermque tu esposo este bien. Saludos a los dos y cuidense

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    1. Glad to read that your husband is fine. Greetings to both of you and take care

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  25. Oh i thought of you and Dayle as we paddle boarded today. I hoped that all would go very well. We are all here for you Teresa. Surgery is rough on the body. They don't tell you how your sleep is all screwed up as a side effect of get anesthesia for almost 2 weeks. So let him nap WHEN ever......
    Love yoU!

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  26. Popped back to see if there was any news. I'm so glad he came through the surgery well and that you've been able to speak to him. Thank you for the update, I had been thinking about you both a lot. Sending hugs, CJ xx

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  27. Sending get well wishes to Dayle and wishes for a speedy recovery. Isn't it just so much harder to do medical stuff these days. I know Dayle probably wishes you could have stayed.

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  28. I'm glad Dayle made it thru surgery and good news there's nothing bad around thyroid. I sit things on top of my photo printer I have not used in awhile. I enjoy seeing your photos. Hope fully you'll figure out what was making doggie upset. No fun. Take care and a good rest of your week. Dayle home soon hopefully. Hugs! X------X :,}

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  29. Good news in your update!! So glad he came through the surgery well. It is scary these days (always scary, but seems more so now). I like you little basket and your knitting needles - very pretty!

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  30. teresa,
    not being able to wait while our loved ones are having procedures is difficult. driving all the way home for you must have been unnerving. i am so glad it went well.
    upon my printer in the laundry room is the royal "throw up pan." we had one growing up and i've had one for my kid! its a stainless steel, copper bottom stew pot with handles on either side. don't worry, printer: it gets cleaned every times it's used!!!
    peace and love from pdx,
    melissa s.

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  31. I wish I had been available to help you through this scary day. So glad the surgeon did not find anything suspicious. Great news! Hope Dayle is doing well.

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