Hey everyone. Sorry for the delay in posting info about Laurie. I just got home from the hospital around 10:15 tonight.
Laurie had her surgery today. It began at 1:45 and ended at 5:45. The news from the general surgeon was not what we had hoped for. He found cancer in the sentinel lymph node and removed that node as well as other lymph nodes. The reconstruction went very well according to the plastic surgeon. Both surgeons said Laurie made it through the surgeries very well and there were no other complications. She was in recovery for a couple of hours and finally made it to her room around 8:30. We talked a bit when she was not dozing and prayed for the strength and courage to beat this illness. I believe our faith, your encouragement and prayers will get us through this. I will talk more with the doctors in the morning and post an update then.
I can’t say it enough. Thanks very much for your prayers and words of encouragement and a special word of thanks to those who provided support to me today both at home and at the hospital!
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I have been thinking about your and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you! Melissa Waltman
Laurie, Forrest and family,
One hurdle down, and we will be praying for you constantly as you face recovery and treatments.
Patty Nicchitta
Laurie, It was great news to hear that your surgery went well. I know that both you and Forrest have the faith, drive, and commitment to do everything that it takes to overcome this challenge. We will be praying for your speedy and complete recovery. Steve Putnam
I pray for you and your family daily. Take care of yourselves and let your support groups help you. Your focus is your family and recovery. I will be contacting Martha and Brian about Floris' support.
Laurie,
Thinking of you ...
Praying for you ...
for Strength, Peace and Comfort as you start down the road of recovery and treatments
Our hearts overflow with Love for all of you.
Love you!
Susan, Greg, Austin & Brenton
It's so good to hear that your surgery went well. I prayed for you throughout the day and continue to pray for you and your family as you go through recovery.
Dawn
Laurie and Forrest - our prayers are with you. We are happy to hear the surgery went well. Gather your strength for the rest of the challenge. With advances in medicine this is truly beatable! Even more powerful is your faith in and hope through Jesus Christ. He is walking with you, carrying you as necessary and will never leave your side. Our love to you all! Karen and Tim Dukes
Laurie, Forrest & Family,
You're over the first hurdle. Glad all went well. If I can do anything, please let me know. You are all in my thoughts & prayers for a speedy recovery.
Elaine
Dear Laurie,
Grateful for the update on your surgery. We will continue to pray for your healing. May God give you and your family the strength you will need to see this through. Thinking of you.
Love,
Joy, Eric & Jenna Coffey
Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Better yet - your family will be mentioned as special attentions of the masses starting at 7am Thanksgiving and continuing throughout the Advent Season at St. Mary's RC Church in Buffalo.
Keep in mind that the young man offering the Mass has been considered terminally ill with cancer for 23 years. God has special plans for some people.
Keep the faith and hope!
Dear Laurie, Forest and family,
So glad to hear all went well with the surgery. Yes, when we walk with God, everything is possible. Our thoughts and prayers are always with you. We pray that you recover quickly. We pray that God is with you and your family every step of the way, giving you all the strength to beat this illness. Let's give all our thanks together to our Lord at this speical season.
Manda and family
My thoughts are with all of you!!
Tara Carpenter
Thinking of you all today and praying for you! Rest as much as possible Laurie and keep the faith that you've always so powerfully demonstrated!
Love Yvonne
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