Update AND a Crazy Reindeer
By Amber
@AmbiePam (92788)
United States
December 7, 2010 9:05pm CST
First, I want to thank everyone who was praying for my dad. He had his surgery today, and although it took a long time, he came out of it fine. They had to get a separate waiting room for us because so many people showed up to wait with our family. Sixty came, and twelve were family. We think he might be able to come home tomorrow, but they aren't sure. And we won't know right away if the cancer had spread outside of his prostate into the surrounding tissue.
I enclosed a picture of one of my favorite Christmas decorations. I posted a discussion about Christmas decorations the other day, and some of you wanted to see a picture. So here it is!
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22 responses
@hardworkinggurl (37063)
• United States
8 Dec 10
Happy to hear that the surgery is over and I wish him a fast and comfortable post-surgery recovery. Let's hope for yet more good news from the doctors.
As for you Christmas blue reindeer, how lovely indeed. I made a comment over there as I so love the pink glittery antlers and the furry scarf, so festive indeed.
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@GardenGerty (160677)
• United States
8 Dec 10
Thanks for the update, Amber. How are things going with your mom? Did she wait at the hospital with you guys? What hospital did you use? I will go look at the crazy reindeer really soon. I wanted to read this post first.
@AmbiePam (92788)
• United States
8 Dec 10
Yes, she was at the hospital. She did very well. She got nervous when my sister was out of sight, but she handled everything okay. She is aware of what is going on. But the doctor of course didn't relate anything to do with my dad to my mom. She can't remember what anyone says to her.
He is in Mercy Hospital. That's a great hospital, it's just far away from our homes.
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@ElicBxn (63594)
• United States
8 Dec 10
I'm glad to hear your dad came out of surgery well, and hope for additional good news soon.
About the deer, I see, its one of those tiny deer (I was picturing a deer for the yard) I've seen them in natural colors, but I have to agree, that is very cute!
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@carolscash (9492)
• United States
11 Dec 10
Sure am glad that your dad is doing good and came through surgery okay. I am sure that it was a relief for your family that he is okay and doing well. I am glad to know that you have such a support system. Keep us posted on how he is doing.
@3SnuggleBunnies (16374)
• United States
8 Dec 10
Crossing fingers and toes it was just contained to that one area. Thanks for keeping us updated. I hope he has a speedy recovery! Was your Mom there? Did she grasp what was going on?
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@3SnuggleBunnies (16374)
• United States
8 Dec 10
You will certainly have your hands full the next few weeks needed to care for both. GL & take it easy on yourself as well. ((hugs))
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@katsmeow1213 (28716)
• United States
8 Dec 10
Glad your dad's surgery went well.. hopefully the rest of the news you're waiting to hear will be good news as well.
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@paula27661 (15811)
• Australia
10 Dec 10
I love the reindeer! I am pleased to hear that your dad’s surgery went well. I am going to pray that everything will end up well. Your father must be a very well loved man if sixty people showed up at the hospital! Let us hope that there is no more cancerous cells and that he will recover without a problem. I will send prayers his way and keep him in my thoughts.
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@cynthiann (18602)
• Jamaica
8 Dec 10
I am so happy that he got through the surgery all right. May he continue to make good progress and I will continue to pray for him. Many blessings to you and your family.
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@gdesjardin (1918)
• United States
9 Dec 10
That is great to have so many family and friends be so supportive! I will keep your father in my prayers and hope he has a speedy recovery.
@carmelanirel (20942)
• United States
8 Dec 10
That is a pretty decoration and thank you for the update, I was praying and thinking of your and your family yesterday, but didn't want to bother you and had hoped you would let us know. I will now pray for a great report on your dad..:)
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@jerzgirl (9291)
• United States
18 Jan 11
Hey, AP. Sorry I took so long to respond, but I am playing catch up from when I had no computer access. I hope your father's surgery was a success. My father had prostate cancer, but he opted out of surgery, going for chemical castration instead. My uncle did do the surgery back in the late 70s.
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
8 Dec 10
oh that is so pretty. where did you find it? im very glad to hear your dad is going to be well. now, all we have to do is pray he will recover well and it hasnt spread. 
@Opal26 (17679)
• United States
8 Dec 10
Hi Amber~ I hope your dad is resting comfortably by now. I will
continue to keep him in my prayers. Do continue to keep us
posted. I am responding from email so I won't see the picture
until I post! I am always doing things backwards. I mostly
wanted to send my best to you dad on his speedy and healthy
recovery. And I hope you and your family will have a wonderful
holiday! Hugs, Leslie
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@cyrus123 (6363)
• United States
8 Dec 10
I'm so glad to know that your daddy came through his surgery well! I hope and pray that he does have a speedy recovery and that youall will receive more good news from the doctors! I know this is a lot off of your shoulders! It sounds like youall really have a lot of good friends and I'm so glad that they all came out to be with youall! I also love the Christmas decoration you posted the picture of! That is so cute! I also commented on it.
