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A quick update on Chase……..

I'm struggling with how much info do I post on my business blog …or even if I should. Sometimes it's hard to know where to draw the line …especially when you're dealing with emotional stuff and lack of sleep.

I've decided to share the details …..so that everyone can understand.

His surgery was on Friday.  Everything went well but as expected he's dealing with a lot of pain. They removed the tumor and then took some bone from his heel to replace the bone in his ankle….and screwed it in.

The first few nights were awful ….we came home Saturday evening …. with the nerve block, thank God for that!!   He's also on some major pain meds.  The nerve block was intended to last two to three days ….looks like tomorrow is the last day (I'm terrified).

Until I feel comfortable leaving him upstairs alone…. I'm not working.   I had thought about posting and providing you all with cute ideas …. but to be honest ….. my heart just isn't into stamping when he's not feeling well.  I know most of you mothers out there totally get what I'm saying.

I may change my mind in a couple days …maybe I'll feel more energetic …but in the meantime I'm not going to be posting projects.   I'll try to check my email once or twice a day … but if it requires me working to find the answer I'm going to hold off and put it in my to do box.

Meanwhile my title for the next week or so is nurse and companion…he and I have watched about 10 episodes of House and we're dreading when we run out (we're on Season 6). 

Here's a picture of Chase's ankle on Saturday.

And here's a picture of my attempt at stamping at the hospital …..using that tray thing in his room.  I got a great start on my May Thank you cards ….I scored & folded cards while he was in surgery and then Dave distracted me with Angry Birds.  That was a great time eater for him …he got stuck on one level for over an hour …he left to get coffee and I finished it for him in two tries …can you imagine his disbelief?  We're still cracking up over that one!!

Have a great week & thanks so much for understanding!!

p.s. thanks again for all of your prayers!!!!

p.s.s.  Lots of requests have come in for our address ….here ya go:  14127 Parkhill Street, Overland Park, KS 66221.  Thank You!!!

Just a quick note to let you know that Chase's surgery has been delayed.  There was some sort of a mix up at the hospital and we were sent home…turns out it was a mistake.

Yes it was crazy and frustrating but my family and I believe God had a plan and it wasn't meant for Chase to have surgery yesterday.  I'll admit we went through the stages of anger but I trust that everything happens for a reason.

I'll let you know the date as soon as we know….. & I'll be back later today with a card I'm working on.

Thanks!!

p.s.  Thanks again for all of your prayers! I'll be asking for them again when we get the new date. 🙂

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I know a lot of you have been praying for Chase and I just wanted to share the news with you.  His MRI today shows he has a bone tumor.  They're pretty sure that it's not cancer but he does need surgery.  It's a rare tumor ….one not usually found in the ankle but from all the tests they're pretty certain that's what it is (MRI, Xray & Cat Scan).

I normally keep my blog business  ….so I'm sorry if you're offended by this but I need to get it off my chest….and just maybe it will help someone else.

Thank God we found a doctor that cared enough to run a simple MRI.  That's all it took to show the tumor …and it's amazing that it took three doctors to get a simple test ordered.  The reason I'm pouring all this out is ….I knew something was wrong ….the pain was too great for it to be nothing ……But yet two previous doctors did not want to run any tests.   The only reason I'm going on and on about this is  …. if you know something is wrong …don't give up.  In your heart …. you know it.  Just as when Chase was little …I knew something was going on very early…but it took lots of years & tears.

I really appreciate all your prayers and support and I'm totally at peace. I'm not worried about the surgery I know that God has a plan  …..& I trust Dr. Horton.  If you ever need a foot/ankle surgeon in KS….he's the one you want!!

I'll see you tomorrow with another Envelope Treat Holder ….. I have the video ready I just need to type the instructions.

Thanks & have a good night

Today's post is a little different…. I'm working on my March thank you cards in between two Stamp Clubs.

And….I'm posting on my blog from my iPhone. Just to text it out…..what do you think?

Thanks!!

Angie Kennedy Juda

https://mychicnscratch.com

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