Hopeful. . .
Back on January 18th of this year, I wrote a post, The Meaning of a Name.
Now, I love names. Probably because I’m forever looking for the next unique name for my characters. But my post back in January, I shared with you the reason for my name…Lynn Rush.
For those of you who don’t know, that’s my pen name. I hope you click on that story if you haven’t read it because it’s in honor of my mother in law, Lynn.
Today I write thispost with another heavy heart.
Lynn’s going through that same surgery today! 9am Central Time. The surgery back in January was stopped because they found more cancer in her liver, which prevented them from proceeding with the bile duct reconstruction.
Since January, she’s gone through chemo and found out last week the tumor in her liver is GONE!
That means another surgery. The one that was attempted in January. So, I ask you, my fellow blog followers, can you lift up my mother in law in your thoughts and prayers for me today?
It’s an intense surgery. They’re removing her gall bladder, nearly half her liver, and reconstructing her bile ducts with her intestines.
That’s the only cure for this type of cancer. So, I pray this works.
Thanks my friends. I treasure you all!
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31 Comments
Hildie McQueen-Bennett
Praying that God be in the room with her and that the Holy Spirit fill her and heal her completely. Hang in there dear lady!
Lynn Rush
Thank you, Hildie
Lisa Kessler
I’m glad they found it to they can treat it right away…
I hope her revoery is fast and she’s feeling better soon!
Sending prayers and good thoughts your way…
*HUGS*
Lisa
Lynn Rush
Thanks, Lisa.
Lynn Rush
Thanks for all your thoughts. Lynn’s out of surgery. Good & bad news. They got the bile duct tumor and rebuilt the bile duct with some intestines. They removed 2/3 of her liver–the part that had the tumor in it. And they got her gall bladder out, too, which was the source of much pain for her.
While in there, doc found some spots on her small intestine and had them tested while he was still working on her. They came back positive for cancer. Very small spots. So, Lynn’s going to have to resume chemo once healed from this surgery. I’m sure we’ll get more details once things settle down from surgery.
Thanks, everyone.
Lydia K
What a lovely way to honor her — with your pen name! I will be sending good thoughts her way (and yours).
🙂
Lynn Rush
Thanks, Lydia!
lori Lundquist
Absolutely praying!!! *hugs*
Lynn Rush
Thanks, Lori!
Dee Bibb
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Many hugs coming your way!
Lynn Rush
Thanks, Dee.
Rebecca Zanetti
You and your family are in my prayers! Hang in there. 🙂
Lynn Rush
I’m hanging in. Thanks, Rebecca!
lbdiamond
I hope and pray that things go well!!!!!!
Lynn Rush
So far so good was the last update. 🙂
Ciara Knight
I will be praying for Lynn through out today and into the rest of the week. Keep us posted. May Gods love surround your entire family during this difficult time.
Lynn Rush
Thanks, Ciara. 🙂
Savannah Chase
Keeping you all in my prayers…..
Lynn Rush
I appreciated that, Savannah!
Jillian Chantal
Major, major prayers are being sent. Have been for a week since I thought it was last Thursday. So, continuing on. Let us know as soon as she’s out of recovery. I know she’ll head to ICU but anesthesia always is scary to me. Hugs to you and Charlie and your father in law. Love you
Lynn Rush
Thanks, Jillian. She will be in ICU for 7-10 days if I understood them right. I last heard that the surgery was going well so far!
danicaavet
You and your family are in my prayers, my friend.
Lynn Rush
Thanks, Danica.
Kendall Grey
DEFINITELY keeping you, your mother-in-law, and your whole family in my thoughts today! HUGS!
Lynn Rush
Thanks, Kendall! I’m trying to stay busy and not stare at my phone waiting for it to sound with an update! LOL
Kay Dew Shostak
Praying for Lynn and all those who love her. What a light she is!
Lynn Rush
A light, indeed!
Jill W
One of my favorite Scriptures is, Jeremiah 30:17 “I will restore you to health and heal
your wounds,” declares the Lord. I will pray for your mother in law and your family, Lynn.
Lynn Rush
I appreciate you sharing that verse with me, Jill. Thanks!
Lindsay
May God’s light shine upon you and your family. I will keep your mother in law in my thoughts and prayers even after she heals.
Lynn Rush
Thanks, Lindsay!