Agency Nursing Care is Expensive!

Mark's nurses and caterers are taking good care of him on a daily basis serving him meals and drinks in bed and changing his dressing daily. Lucky for Mark! Of course, these individuals I speak of are Annie and Katie! Mark had a great night last night and we went to Gage's concert.....Mark did leave right after but I think it did him good to get out of the house. He was on the phone all day yesterday with friends and family and I know that did him good as well. His recovery, in my opinion as an Internet doctor, is going amazingly well! Now, I will just have to pay the bill to the nurses this weekend with a shopping trip, or two!

The Eagle Has Landed!

Seems like forever ago that Mark was home.....the neighborhood looked totally new to his eye and he enjoyed seeing the trees in their changing colors......I reminded him he has only been gone since Friday! All is well and Mark was released without objection today at 1 p.m. He is at home resting and I am still giving him preferential treatment.....give me a few weeks and all will be back to normal! Thank you all! XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOOXXO

The Glass is Always Half Full!

I am most confident that the success of the last few days is partially based on the right attitude.....I had prepared for the worst but planned for the best. Mark is recovering amazingly well....I took him for a brief stroll around the floor tonight in his lovely gown and cape (since his dupa was hanging out due to his height) and I think that did him wonders! He did have his chest tube removed today and seems to be in great spirits. I do hope he gets some good sleep tonight! I was able to attend the girls soccer game today with our family and Friends and had Mark's best friend Rubble stay with Marky. Two good friends there commented that they were inspired by our positive outlook on things. I think Mark's recovery is due to his attitude and also from the superkalifragilistiexpealdocuious support system we have in place. The glass is always half full here in Fisherville! Did I tell you all thank you yet? THANK YOU!

Excellent News!

It's not Cancer! More to follow!!! Thankyou!!!

Mark's New Tatoo

Well, the doctor really did sign his site! Mark's right shoulder was autographed this morning by the doctor (making sure the right patient, right doctor and right LUNG) and went back into surgery at 10:30. The small waiting room has been taken over by the large family we have here with us! With 10 of us here, most of the rest of the family members waiting for their patients have moved out of our way!!! Thanks for all the messages, cookies, steaks, meals and mostly prayers. All will be good soon enough. Expandoman should be out to see us in the next 2-3 hours as the surgery should be 3-4 hours. Gage offered some humor to Mark last night (as did George--thank you!) and asked if while they were in there, might they also do some liposuction? Lipo and a Tatt....who would have imagined the day would be full of so much vanity!!!

Simon Says....

We need to be at the Hospital at 8 a.m. which is wonderful! I knew my day started off on the right note when I heard Def Leopard, James Taylor and my new fav, DOWN, by someone and Lil'Wayne, all on the same radio station back to back! Not having to arrive until 8 a.m. means the surgery probably won't start until 9 a.m. allowing Mark to hopefully get some additional rest tonight. I do think it will be a bit restless for him (and me) but honestly, I've been "sliced open" twice for a total of 18" with my 2 C-Sections so I don't want to hear any complaining! Mark, of course, thinks I may be exaggerating a bit but really, what is there to worry about!!! We will just listen to what Simon Says!

The Velvet Hammer

That's Me! The Velvet Hammer! Mark named me that years ago when he realized my parenting style might be a bit different than his! You know, he calls me this with a smile on his face because after 15 years of marriage, he has realized, there is no other style than mine! And now, he is thanking (I think) his lucky stars that I"M IN CHARGE!!! I have absolutely no time for delays in this process and I am trying to keep Marky on task with gaining information. He did talk with the Hospital (Botsford) yesterday and we are confirmed for next Friday in the morning. Mark and I have been so busy that we really have not had time to dwell on this upcoming event and I am treating it as just that--an event. It will be a life changing event but life changing in a good way. I know Mark is looking forward to doing a "Prairie Dog Shot" at an upcoming wedding, he is looking forward to finding out who wins the NYC Marathon as his initials will be on a good friend's shoes as well as he is REALLY looking forward to being out for Opening Day with Gage after all this is OVER!!! The Velvet Hammer also has no time for tears and I hope all of you are past that point as well! No need for tears, only positive energy please!!! The Velvet Hammer has spoken!!!!!

My Cup Runeth Over

I am overwhelmed and emotionally bloated! My cup has been overflowing since I hit the send message on my email last night. I can not tell you all how much I appreciate you love, support, offers of help and friendship. One of my best friends called at 5:02 and was concerned that she had missed something....a clue, a hint, a sign......I assured her that she missed nothing and that we intentionally decided that we wanted to keep this private. My prayer to the universe, per the book, went out to to masses in theory but the real prayer went out last night to all of you. We love you all and thank you truly. To the other "Fisher 5" who have experienced unbelievable healing, please add Mark to the prayer lists. To my aunts offering their nursing skills (knowing that mine are sub par), thank you and don't be surprised if we call you to action! Hugs to one and all and truly, our cups are running over with the love we feel and it makes me have to wear waterproof mascara for a different reason today......tears of joy!!!!

VAT Surgery

Well, for those of you reading this now....the jig is up! The cat is out of the bag! Mark is on his way back under! We had a great meeting today with the Thoracic Surgeon and have little Mark scheduled for a lung reduction on October 23 hopefully at 7 a.m. The news came as a total shock to Mark who lives the in same world where my dad does---a place where no weeds grow in the garden! Mark was surprised to hear the news today but we are both very confident in our doctors and their "emergent" need to get this ____ out of Mark. I won't have much to report between now and then but we are getting your prayers and thoughts--THANK YOU!!!