My lil'-sister

Me and my sis - This is a picture of me and my sis, when we were young. I'm on the left.
United States
April 18, 2008 9:20am CST
My lil'-sister had open heart, quad by-pass surgery yesterday, and it was the most scary thing I think I've been through in my whole life. Thankfully, she pulled out of it with hardly any problems, and I've yet to see her since surgery. I hear that she has tubes running all over the place. Hopefully I can be strong, when I see her later this a.m. If you can, I think it would be a good idea to call,hug, or just tell someone that you are close to, that you love em. I could have lost my lil'-siter during surgery, and it would have been devestating. I will be helping her to recovery, so if you don't see much of me on here, that will be why. Love ya friends! :o) Marilyn
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@zed_k4 (17589)
• Singapore
23 Apr 08
Oh marilyn, I'm so sorry to hear about the plight of your sister. I hope she really has a speedy recovery and get back soon on track in life. She is indeed very lucky to have a good sister like you and I'm sure she will be back to good health in no time with support from you. Nice picture there...
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• United States
23 Apr 08
Hiya Zed........ Thanks for the nice comment. As a big sister, I will give her alot of support. She's a couple of years younger then me, so she's still young, and I'm sure she will be just fine. Are you talking about my new Avatar? Yah, that is me, in Meez form. Meez.com. Would be cool to see you in Meez form. See-ya ltr, friend-o-mine..... Marilyn ;o)
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• United States
24 Apr 08
Hey there YOU......... I'm 42 now, and I'm not gorgeous. I do have photos posted, if you ever want to see what I look like. Is that how you really look? If thats really you in your Avatar, you sure are a handsome guy. See-ya round! Marilyn ;o)
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@zed_k4 (17589)
• Singapore
24 Apr 08
That's really nice of you, Marilyn. And you avatar is really cute. I bet you are gorgeous...
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@ellie333 (21016)
18 Apr 08
Hi Marilyn, I am so pleased to hear that your sister is recovering from the surgery well and hope that your visit isn't too upseting for you, I am sure you will have strength. As I posted this response you were on 333 so God was blessing her. I tell my friends and family I love them everyday. Life is precious and those words and hugs mean so much but thank you for reminding everyone they should too. God bless. Ellie :D
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• United States
20 Apr 08
Oh yah, I should have known that! Yah, she's getting a little bit better, I went to see her this morning, she gets out I think in 2 days. She still has drain tubes in her, but shes more alert, etc... Thanks Ellie, for clearing that up for me. Marilyn ;o)
• United States
19 Apr 08
Hi Ellie, I'm not sure what you meant by the 333. I know that the special number in the Bible is 7, care to explain so I know. Even if I don't understand, I already know that God was blessing her. I actually saw her for the first time today, since surgery and she was so feeble looking, with all kinds of stuff running out of her, but I was strong, especially in front of her. We laughed a few times, and that was good. She can't even move, poor thing. Hopefully the surgery will make her feel better. If she hadn't of had the surgery, the doc said that at best she would have only lived another maybe 5 years. How sad is that? She's alive though, and I'm very thankful. Thank you very much Ellie, you are such a sweet heart. Love ya! Marilyn ;o)
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@ellie333 (21016)
20 Apr 08
Hi Marilyn, The reference to 3 is the Trinity which is Father, Son and Holy Spirit so to me the 3 3's is extra special. Glad you got to have a laugh with your lil sister. She'll get stronger everyday. Ellie :D
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@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
22 Sep 08
I hate to hear that. I hope that she is doing well now though. I have had things like that in my family also and had to take care of them. I hope to see you again soon.
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• United States
18 Nov 08
I know it's been a long time, since you responded to my post, but I wanted to say thanks anyway. I've been away for like 4 month's, and I would like to apologize, sorry. Thanks for being a friend, and have a super day!
@teison2 (5921)
• Norway
19 Apr 08
Wishing you and your sister all the best
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• United States
20 Apr 08
Hi Teison2, Thank-you for wishing us the best! Have a very nice-day. Marilyn
• United States
20 Apr 08
Hey there, pretty lady! OMG that is SUCH a beautiful pic of you! My prayers are with you and your sister. And you are absolutely right...everyone should grab ahold of the special people in their lives...because there is no promise that we will all be here tomorrow at this time to DO it. You are very very special, Marilynlynn. Please take this hug that I am giving to YOU... ((((((((((marilynlynn)))))))))) Take care, and I hope to chat with you sometime again. Love kitkat
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• United States
20 Apr 08
Hi Kitkat, Oh, you are so sweet. Thanks for the big hug, I needed that more than you know. Wish I had more time for all my friends here on mylot, I just am so busy with working and now my sister. I'll keep in touch for sure, but I'm sure not as much as I would like too. Hey, by the way, do you have an updated picture of yourself? I sure would like to see how beautiful you are. I can tell by the afgahn in the background, that the picture you have for an avatar, is kind of an older pic. Am I right? Take it easy girlie. Marilyn ;o)
@jesbellaine (4139)
• Philippines
18 Apr 08
Hi. Be strong for her. I would fee the same way if my sister will be in the surgery as well. I am very close to my sisters. She will make it since you are there for her. Goodluck and please be strong, she needs her big sister. :)
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• United States
18 Apr 08
Hi there missy, Thanks for your response, that was nice of you to be concerned. I'm pretty darn close to her, and I Love her. Sometimes, I wish that I could have taken her place, to spare her of all the pain, and such. I'll be strong for her, cause I know she will need me to be. Thank you for caring. Marilyn ;o)
• Philippines
18 Apr 08
No problem. Take good care of yourself too. :)
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• United States
19 Apr 08
Awwwwwwwww, What a sweetie you are. ;o)
@GardenGerty (160949)
• United States
19 Apr 08
I did say a little prayer just now. I have been in a position to lose a sister. You are right, hug them, love them and spend time with them.
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• United States
20 Apr 08
Hi GardenGerty......... Thanks for the prayer for my sister. What a sweetie you are. I will most definetly be spending more time with her in the future, cause we never know about the future, and how much time any of us have here on earth. Marilyn :o)
@meljessxena (2315)
• Australia
19 Apr 08
oh i wish your sister the best and hope she has a quick recovery. im sure you will be alright when you get to see her, she will be pleased to see you and know she has you by her side.
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• United States
20 Apr 08
Awwwwww, Thanks Meljessxena! She was pleased to finally see me after surgery. She even knew who I was. :o) She is slowly recovering, but at least she's recovering. Thank you for your kind words, and thoughts. Take-er-easy........ Marilyn
• United States
18 Apr 08
Marilyn, i am so glad things worked out for your sister, and sorry that she had to go through that at all. You take care of your Sis, we shall be here if you need us and when you return. Thank you for the reminder that life is short, and we need to tell our loved ones how much they are loved and needed....
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• United States
19 Apr 08
Hi Angelwhispers........ You're so sweet, I'm so glad that I have you for a friend. I know I haven't been the best friend to alot of you guy's here at mylot lately, but I've just got alot of things going on in my life, and it's hard to respond, etc.. I'll be better in the future, but like you know, I have to be there for my sis, like next week. My mom will be with her during the day, then when I get off of work, I will spend time with her in the evenings. Not much time to get on the puter, but I will try to sneek on, if I can. Love-ya friend! Marilyn ;o)
@williamjisir (22819)
• China
18 Apr 08
Hello dear friend. I hope that your lil'-sister will recover soon with your tender care. Make sure that she has a very good rest at home with something more nutrient to eat and drink. Blessings.
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• United States
18 Apr 08
Hello Willianjisir, Thank you for taking the time to respond to my disscusion. I will take the best care of her, that I can, you can bet on that. As soon as she gets out of the hospital, I will stay with her at her home. I'll make sure that she is eating and drinking good stuff. Thanks again, for caring. Marilyn :o)
@babykeka80 (2084)
• United States
18 Apr 08
My grandfather has went through it twice now and its absolutely terrifying. Medicine has come a long way even in the past 10 years though. When he had his first one in 1996 he was in the hospital for two weeks. This last one I dont think he was even in recovery for a full week. It is amazing. It does really make you think about life and what you should appreciate. My prayers are with her. I hope everything is just fine. Have a good day.
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• United States
18 Apr 08
Hey you....... Glad that your grandfather made it through too. Yes, it does make you think about all kinds of stuff, and boy does reality set in. Thank you, for your kind words, and prayers. I'm sure that everything will work out just fine. You have a good day to, and thanks again. Marilyn :o)
@nandinim (96)
• India
19 Apr 08
Hello dear I hope she is ok now.Be strong and take care of her.I will pray for her to get well soon.Just take care of yourself also.
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• United States
20 Apr 08
Hi Nandinim........ She is doing better, but she's not out of the woods yet. I'll be strong for her, cause everyone else won't be. Thanks for the prayers, they will be needed. I will be okay, I have to be okay. Seems like I have to be the strong one in the bunch. Take-care, and thanks so much! Marilyn
• United States
19 Apr 08
Sorry to hear about your sister, I will put her on our pray list at church.
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• United States
20 Apr 08
Thank you so much for doing that. There is power in prayer. She's had alot of prayer, and it has obviously worked, cause she made it through, and is now trying to recover a little, so she can go home. Thanks again, and have a blessed day! :o)