Thanks for the prayers!
@hockeygal4ever (10021)
United States
February 22, 2007 1:05pm CST
Thanks to all the MyLot friends who prayed for Nicole and her surgery at the Shriners Hospital yesterday.
Her surgery went so smooth and so quickly that they actually were astonished themselves at how quickly she was returned to her room! The nurses actually wondered if they had forgotten to take her, that's how quick it went!
She did wonderful. She's home recovering today, just soreness and some swelling but her back is feeling better already. She's even returning to school/work for Friday!
I am thankful for all the prayers. I know God's hand made it simply go so smoothly this time that there was wonderment involved!
Thank you all!
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@howard96h (11640)
• New York, New York
22 Feb 07
The power of prayer - huh. Your welcome and I am so glad to hear everything went well. Now you can relax some.
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@hockeygal4ever (10021)
• United States
22 Feb 07
Thanks. I feel truly as though a 300 ton truck has been lifted off me! LOL Needless to say, today I'm taking some serious "chill time".
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@Debs_place (10520)
• United States
22 Feb 07
Wow, I missed it all, what happened?
I am glad your daughter is ok? What was wrong? Sometimes, I just miss things.
Today is Thursday, right, and she had surgery and wants to go back to school/work on Friday - wow, have her take the day off. No point in over doing it.
I had knee surgery and did the samething...but the next day, I was a hurting puppy.
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@hockeygal4ever (10021)
• United States
23 Feb 07
LOL... well it IS no checking but there is contact and you can push against the boards, etc. So no checking doesn't mean no contact.
She did end up going to school today (Friday) and work. She seems to feel fine though and looked great walking upright and straight.
@Debs_place (10520)
• United States
22 Feb 07
She did it in hockey..I thought women's hockey was no checking!
Ouch...hope she does not get arthritis...she is way to young to have problems like that.
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@hockeygal4ever (10021)
• United States
23 Feb 07
I truly feel as though a million pounds was lifted from my chest. I'm sure it doesn't need to be said but when your child is going through something this tough there is such a strength that you pull out to make them feel comfortable and safe. When it was over and today as I saw her walk out the door to school I truly felt the pressure release as if to say.. ok, now you can crumble! LOL
@kiiizu (1901)
• Estonia
22 Feb 07
I'm so happy to hear that everything is OK with Nicole. It's hard enough to be on surgery yourself but to wait for results of your family member is even worse. I'm quite experienced in both situations - my father had three surgeries - but for you it was much more difficult, because it was your child... Such a quick recovery is amazing! May God bless you both and watch over you!
@hockeygal4ever (10021)
• United States
23 Feb 07
I think no matter what it's tough no matter who's involved if you love them. I'm telling you... this one was amazing in itself from the beginning! I know it had to be the power of the prayer involved. I prayed before.. but didn't have SO many praying with me. I can't say I'm a "religious fanatic" by any means but I am a firm believer. This only makes my belief stronger.
@shywolf (4514)
• United States
22 Feb 07
Wow! That just goes to show how you strong and wonderful the power of prayer can be. I am really astonished and happy hearing that her sugery went so smoothly that the nurses themselves could hardly believe it! I was definitely praying for your sister, and i'm so glad that she's feeling a lot better already and can get back to school and work as soon as Friday. That's wonderful! ^_^ Thank you for the update! ^_^
@hockeygal4ever (10021)
• United States
22 Feb 07
I had to let you all know how wonderful the prayers worked! Honestly, the Shriners Hospital has done so many of these surgeries and have seen it all. When THEY comment on how quickly and easily she went in and out of it all that means something different has happened. I cannot help but believe that God heard so many prayers that he truly made sure this was taken care of on HIS terms! I cannot thank any of you or God enough for it all. Above all I'm a mom and even the smallest of things going wrong run across my mind as my oldest daughter is out of my hands and in the hands of a surgeon and GOD. It's truly been amazing the powers that I saw at work.
@Springlady (3986)
• United States
22 Feb 07
I did not know about this, but I'm so glad that her surgery went well and I pray she recovers very quickly!
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@Thoroughrob (11742)
• United States
22 Feb 07
I am happy for you. I am glad things went so smoothly. Give her a hug and a little extra attention today. She deserves it. I can't believe she will be back in school tomorrow!!! Great News, thanks for sharing.
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@Alexandria37 (5717)
• Ireland
22 Feb 07
I love to read good news on myLot and I'm so happy that Nicole is doing so well. Now I will thank God for answering our prayers. Hope she continues to make a satisfactory recovery and I hope you are also taking care of yourself.
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@lauriefnp (5109)
• United States
22 Feb 07
I'm so glad to hear that Nicole did well and is home already. I can't believe that she can go back to school already tomorrow. Thank God! I hope she continues to recover smoothly; take care of both of you and get some rest.
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@happymomndad (1035)
• United States
23 Feb 07
I too have been touched by the amazing response of prayer here on mylot and am glad she is foing so well, thoughts and prays still go out to her. God Bless.
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@hockeygal4ever (10021)
• United States
23 Feb 07
Thanks. I agree. While so many love to say how horrible the internet is with all it's bad stuff... some how I think we've helped it be a good thing with issues like this and the power of prayer.
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@happymomndad (1035)
• United States
23 Feb 07
Keep on doing, if we have made a diference for one it was well worth it and I am praying for a most speedy recovery for Nicole !
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@thinkingoutloud (6127)
• Canada
23 Feb 07
Awwww it's so nice to hear good, uplifting news! I agree, hockeygal, that the Shriners Hospital is just an amazing organization. I'm so glad they are able to help Nicole and that she is doing so astonishingly well after her back surgery! I hope she feels wonderful... and that you feel the weight lifted from your "mothering shoulders" :) Have an absolutely wonderful weekend!
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@hockeygal4ever (10021)
• United States
23 Feb 07
Thanks! I plan on having a great and relaxing weekend! LOL
@foxfirethree (150)
• United States
23 Feb 07
I am so glad for you that everything went well. Take good care of her. Sounds like she's got a pretty good mom!
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@hockeygal4ever (10021)
• United States
23 Feb 07
Awww.. thanks fox. I think I'm pretty lucky to have her and her brother and sister.
@retardedrugrat (4791)
• Canada
23 Feb 07
I'm sorry, I wasn't aware that your daughter was due to have surgery, but I'm certainly glad to hear that it went well.
It's always a huge relief when things like that go well and you and her can both relax finally.
I'm glad things went well. Please pass on my good wishes to your daughter.
@hockeygal4ever (10021)
• United States
23 Feb 07
Thanks. And continued prayers for her recovery and complete healing so she can go back to doing what 17 year old seniors in high school should be doing are always welcome!
@garindelano (100)
• United States
23 Feb 07
I'm glad that the surgery went will, even though I don't know you or Nicole. I just want to wish you and Nicole a blessing future. May God always be with the both of you.
@hockeygal4ever (10021)
• United States
23 Feb 07
Thank you. That is the wonderful part of the internet.. while we don't know each other personally we come to learn that there are so many great people out there in our world. Thanks for the well wishes.
