Saturday, September 1, 2012

Already September!!!

I can't believe that school has started already and it will be fall soon. I am so very sorry to have kept all of you hanging for so long, but we have been stopped in our tracks quite a few times this summer. I think the last I posted, I was waiting for my biopsies. Unfortunately I did not get them. The day before, I went to the E.R. with an abscessed colon. The surgeons had a conference about me and decided not to do a bowel re-section at this time. I was admitted for a few days, then sent home on strong meds. If I get one more attack, they say it would be bad. Then earlier this week Phil went to the E.R. and had to have an emergency appendectomy. We have been relying on the kindness of family and friends to help us out. I hope I do not lose any of my blog friends, I am hoping to start posting again at some point. My biopsies are now scheduled for next month if I can stay healthy enough. Please feel free to e-mail me any time and I hope to start posting when things get better!!

58 comments:

From the Kitchen said...

I just looked out the window and, after a morning's rain, the sun is out. I turn on my computer and there you are "shining" through. With the help of Sandra, I've been keeping up with you and Phil and praying for you.
I'm so happy to "hear" from you and will continue to pray for you. Take good care my friend.

Best,
Bonnie

Stephanie V said...

You did it again! I was thinking about you and wondering how you were doing and up popped your post. So sorry to hear that Phil has had to have surgery, too. What a lot for you all to go through. Hope to see you soon in blogland. Stay well.

MadSnapper said...

love you sis... i was SHOCKED when this popped up in my reader... and happy.... hugs to all of you and if you get a chance i want to see Simba

Anonymous said...

Hi Ginny, Sandra has been great to keep me informed. I have been praying for you, Phil and Simba. We all understand and will be waiting for you to return.

Alice said...

I'll be praying too, Ginny. It's so good to hear from you. I hope Phil feels better soon, too!

Darlene said...

I will be saying a prayer for you both. I'll be here when you get back. (I've been missing a lot of blogging time, too.)

Melanie said...

I was just thinking about you! I'm so glad to have an update, though I'm sorry about all the 'stuff' you two have been going through.
Will continue to keep you in prayer. Don't worry -your bloggy friends will be here! ((hugs))♥

CalamityJr said...

Oh, you certainly do have a lot on your plate. I'll join all these commenters in prayer for you both. Don't feel pressured to blog. We'll be here when you feel like posting.

Becky Jane said...

Oh my, you and your husband have been through a lot. I haven't been blogging much either, and just found out what you've been up to. Take your time and heal well my dear friend, we'll be here when you come back. Sending lots of HUGS to you.

Shug said...

Hi Ginny...Oh my, you all have had a hard summer. So glad to see you here this morning....Hope both of you will see great changes in your health....Thinking of you!
blessings,
shug

Ann said...

I was thrilled to see that you posted today. I'm so sorry to hear about what a bad time you and Phil have been having. I've been thinking about you and sending prayers.

Bobbie said...

So glad for an update Ginny!! I'm so sorry to hear about Phil, but good to know he's okay. I'm still praying!

RoeH said...

Yup - you've had enough. Happy to hear from you. Keep on getting better.

Fred Alton said...

Oh My Goodness! Both you and Phil with physical problems has to be tough...but then you are tough and your faith is in the right person. You also have praying friends who genuinely care about the two of you. I'm thankful to be one of them. Praying more fervently after reading this blog today. I do understand some of what you are feeling right now. Praying, Praying Praying in Jesus' Name.

Glenda said...

Ginny, you certainly are missed! I'm so sorry that you and Phil are going through difficult times. May God bring healing and comfort. It is good to hear from you!

Anonymous said...

oh my gosh, please you are in my prayers, take your time and heal,

S. Etole said...

So good to see you here again. Your banner is beautiful. Looking forward to a return of good health for both you and Phil. Blessings.

Ruth Hiebert said...

Ginny, don't ever worry about losing your blogging friends. I have been worried about you and praying for you often. Hope that things will settle down real soon.

Karin said...

Just finished praying for you both - and there you were! May the Lord give you strength for each new day and return you to good health quickly. That header is beautiful - we still have all green here! It's been so beautiful! Blessings!

Betsy Banks Adams said...

Hi Ginny, They say that God doesn't give us more than we can handle --and I know that with your strong faith, you and Phil will make it out of this mess and be even stronger and healthier in the end... May God truly bless both of you... You are on my mind so much and I have you in my prayers daily..

Much Love,
Betsy

Dawning Inspiration said...

So very glad to hear from you! Been praying for you and Phil and will continue. We're all right here thinking of you!! xo

Susannah said...

Hi Ginny, So sorry to hear of your illness. In the past, I have seen your many comments for Sandra on her blog....so I asked Sandra where you were. I am so sorry about all that has been going on for you and your husband. Remember when things get so very tough, God will be carrying you He will be with you and your hubby all the way. I hope you feel better soon and would love to talk to you someday. All my best to you both.

Friends,
Susannah

DawnTreader said...

So glad to see you posting even if just briefly. I've been reading Sandra's updates. So sorry that Phil had to have surgery too in the midst of it all. The situation must be really tough on both of you, and your friends and family. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers and hoping that you'll stay healthy enough to have your tests done next month. ♥

Unknown said...

Hi Ginny, so happy to read from you. Sandra has been kind and kept us updated. I will continue to keep you both in my prayers. Take very good care of yourself.
Hugs,

Arti said...

Hi Ginny!

So glad to hear from you. I keep you in my prayers and I am sure everything is going to turn out fine in the end. I am sorry to hear about Phil having to go through the pain, but God has His ways of taking care.

Though you are sorely missed, but do not worry of posting now... first get fully well alright soon. We are ALL with you! Please take care.

Lisa @ Two Bears Farm said...

I hope you start feeling better Ginny. I am glad to see you post. Sorry to hear about Phil - hope his recovery goes well. Both my dad and uncle had emergency appendectomies last year - not fun, but they felt so much better afterwards!

Marie said...

It's so wonderful to see you posting! We've all thought of you! I've asked Sandra about you...don't want to bother you. I couldn't believe the news about Phil. I hope both of you are doing better. I've had you in my thoughts and prayers and that's where you will stay. I got a new kitten. My son named her Foxy after the Arctic Fox. She's in one of my posts. Hugs to you Ginny!

FilipBlog said...

We wish you both all the best and will be waiting until you blog again. Don't worry, I am sure most of your blog friends will still be there.

Greetings,
Filip & Kristel

Cheryl @ TFD said...

Hi Ginny, I'm on a blog break but I was so happy to see you posting that I had to pop in and say Hi! You've been in and will continue to be in my prayers. I hope you will gain strength and fight back whatever is causing your problems. You and Phil take good care of each other. I'm so glad to have seen your post!
Love, Cheryl @ The Farmer's Daughter

Chatty Crone said...

I am on a blog break too but I am sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo happy to see you here. And as long as God allows I will be here for you!

sandie

Rose said...

Oh, Ginny, I wished we lived closer...I had asked Sandra about you the other day. Hardly a day goes by that I don't think of you...

Deborah said...

Oh Ginny, I am so sad for you all. I am praying for you and your husband and hope that you are all going to be in for a full recovery. I was not blogging for over a month. I had a lot of family issues going on, but we are all fine.
I will pray for you my friend.
xxoo
Deborah
PS Happy September!

LC said...

I have missed you and have been praying. Be assured we will be here when you are up to posting!

SquirrelQueen said...

Oh Ginny, it's good to hear from you. I wasn't online all day yesterday and just found your post.
I'm sorry to hear that your meds are not working well and that Phil has had surgery. I heard about your kitty from Sandra. I hope he is doing better too.
Don't worry, we will all be around when you get better and come back.
All of you, get well soon.

Kim@stuffcould.... said...

I am so glad to read a post from you but don't worry about blogging til you feel better! I pray you continue to get better

Kerrie said...

So sorry to hear of yours and Phil's problems medically!! I am praying for you both as always and send love and blessings your way sweet friend. God bless, Kerrie

D said...

Dear Ginny,

Some of us have mia as well: summer, gardens, family.... And we are so sorry to hear of your difficulty and that of Phil's. Know that we are here and will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. I don't think we are going anywhere. ;)

Mary Bergfeld said...

I've been thinking of you and will continue to pray for a full recovery, however long that might take. Rest when you can. We'll all be here when you feel well enough to post. Hugs and Blessings...Mary

Unknown said...

Hello Ginny! So sorry things have been so tough! Wow, you've been through so much and I'm so.... sorry to hear all this - I'll keep you in my prayers. Hope things take a turn for the better!

Joanne said...

Oh dear Ginny when it rains it pours... Keeping you and Phil in our prayers.
Blessings, Joanne

photowannabe said...

So glad to see this update Ginny.
I am keeping you and your hubby Phil in my prayers.
Praying you will get relief and get on with the adventure called Life.

Anonymous said...

Ginny...my love and my prayers. Take care!

Remington said...

You are both in our thoughts and prayers....take care, my friends....

Anonymous said...

Hi Ginny, God bless you and help you heal. Your husband, too. Glad your family is helping. You are in my prayers. Have great day today! Wildlifewatcher

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Linda said...

Ginny, I am pretty certain you won't lose your blog friends. Please take good care of your health. Thank you so much for your kind comments on my blog. Sending you love and warm hugs. God bless you.

Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...

Hi Ginny

I'm thinking about you and Phil and praying for both of you! Take good care of yourself and feel better soon..that is all that matters right now!

{{hugs}}

Pat

Ann, Chen Jie Xue ι™ˆζ΄ι›ͺ said...

sorry Ginny, for not keeping up to date, Since my trip, and busysines at work, I hope you are getting better.

Shug said...

Hi Ginny....
Miss talking with you....Hope you're feeling better...Praying for you!

hugs,
shug

Kim@stuffcould.... said...

I am just stopping by to see how you are doing...glad you posted and hope yall feel better soon

Neal said...

Ginny I have not been around a lot and am really sorry to see you have health problems. Hopefully, everything will work out well. We were gone a lot of Sept...Montana and Canada....so I haven't had much time to mess with my blog. GET WELL SOON.

Arti said...

Its October now Ginny. Hope you are doing well now. Would love to hear updates from you. I have been thinking of you in my prayers often.
Hugs and Love,
Arti.

Karin said...

Just checking in on you and trust you are both keeping as well as can be expected! Getting older and having health challenges is no fun! All the best for you both and have a wonderful October!

momto8 said...

just checking...
hope things are going ok.

Anonymous said...

Hi Ginny, Just wanted to check-in and tell you that I am still praying for you and your family. God bless and have an especially nice day today!

Reanaclaire said...

hello Ginny..my comment is late cos I was in San Francisco for since August till end of September.. hope you are well now... God bless you and Phil...

Arti said...

Keep dropping here now and then... Thinking of you and praying too. Hope you and Phil are gradually getting better. Hugs. Keep us updated.

Heidrun Khokhar, KleinsteMotte said...

That is some roller coaster of health issues your family is on! Darn. May the prayers of friends and family be of comfort and for sure bloggers will hang on.
I too struggle but not with tummy these days. It's my eyes.
October and fall are here and I just hope you get a chance to send just a little line to keep us in the loop. We are here and wishing for the best.

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