Tuesday, July 8, 2008

Amazed I am




Just four screw holes..and a bit of HAIR...
LOL




We're home..had 5 tumors removed and home feeling good!

It's amazes me, this Gamma Knife here in Peoria

is the only one in the midwest..except for Mayo's Clinic in

MN. I feel so blessed ..just a ride to town..and now I'm

home well.

I hope to get around to visit soon.


JOYS

I still have a brain!!!

ROFL


deena

78 comments:

  1. Boy if I don't visit everyday, I miss out on what's going on.... I'm sorry you had to go through this, but I am SO HAPPY that it turned out well....you are one strong cookie.....and your sweet....too.....and I'm happy to hear they left your brain.....LOL.. Blessings to you, judy

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  2. Praise God! I'm so glad to hear everything went well. I especially love that you still have a brain ;~).

    Blessings!
    Nancy

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  3. Deena sounds like a great result for you.
    Take care
    Thinking of you
    Alison

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  4. God is sooo Good!!!
    and your brain was certainly too special to mess up with a few tumors...

    God still has a special purpose for you my friend!!!
    Love,
    Mimi

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  5. so happy to hear today that all went wonderfully.....and that you still have a brain....love your humor, dear sweet deena! it is so amazing and such a blessing that you were able to have the access to this so close....wonderful!!!!
    hugs and prayers,
    kimberly

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  6. Deena,
    I'm praying for you. I know you probably hear that a lot, please know that every little prayer goes to the listening ears of our Lord. :) Warmly, Deb

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  7. Isn't that amazing? I'm so happy for you. I hope you have a restful evening. You SO deserve it.

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  8. Deena ~
    I have been praying for you and am thrilled to hear that the day went good today ~
    You are a precious precious warrior and queen, of course !
    xoxo,
    Lori

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  9. Isn't technology wonderful?!! You have the best equipment take care of you and then you are able to share with all of us by internet...amazing to us but not to God...His Name be praised. Sweet dreams dear one.

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  10. Absolutely incredible! I am so glad that it is over. Even 5 years ago I doubt that you would have been "breezed" through a surgery like that so swiftly. Now, you are home and able to let us all know. God is good for sure and He loves His Deena. Like we all do! I love hearing about the technology part of it all. Why can't it just be so easy to have a cure?

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  11. That just wags my tail, Deena. So happy to get your good news!

    You're like the scarecrow in the Wizard of Oz: You have a fully functioning brain! You also have the lion's heart to go with it.

    And now you're home with your loved ones. Life is good :)

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  12. Dear sweet Deena,
    Oh my gosh.. I am amazed you are home. You sound so good. Thank God it went well. Now get lots of rest. We are ALL praying for you!
    I love you! ~Mary~

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  13. So glad you are home and amazed to see you blog so soon... GO REST!!
    Love,
    Robin

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  14. I'm glad your trip into town was a successful one and glad the tumors are gone. It's amazing you are feeling so well from having that done.

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  15. Oh wow!! What wonderful news!! I am so thrilled to hear this:o)!! I will keep on praying for ya!!
    hugs!!!

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  16. To God be the glory for the things He has done!
    Janet

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  17. I'm glad for you. You're always so positive! I had a mammogram call-back today and will have an ultrasound tomorrow. My first reaction is terror, but your positiveness (positivity?) has calmed me down. Love your blog, read it daily - signing myself Anonymous so the trolls don't track me to my blog before I'm ready to go public - xxx

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  18. Wonderful news Deena! Your courage touches me so. Prayers and much love to you as always, Suzanne:)

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  19. Thrilled to hear your good news, Deena.
    5 gone - no more seen again :) That is my prayer and wish for you.
    ((hugs))

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  20. I am THANKFUL that you are doing well and all were removed. Bless you and your family. Peace
    If you have never looked at the site, I would suggest going to Lolcats and funny pictures for a good laugh.

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  21. I had to go to google and read up on gamma knife procedure. What an amazing thing....... I am thrilled that you are home already and the outcome was so wonderful! I so pray that you are feeling good and ready to fact the day with faith and praise for what the Father has done!!!!!!!! Good for you girl friend good for you............

    Love ya

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  22. I am so happy to hear that all went well for you, Deena. You are a remarkable lady.
    Hugs,
    Kim

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  23. God is good! So glad you are feeling well and that the tumors are gone!

    Hugs!!!!
    Kim

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  24. I am so very glad that all went well...

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  25. Deena - You are one amazing lady, full of courage, strong spirit and an inspiration to many.

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  26. Hi Deena,
    What a wonderful uplifting report from you! Your strength and courage are a bright spot to so many in blogland!
    Stay strong..
    xo

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  27. So glad that all went well there. Yes, it'd be rather hard to go around without a brain, eh? LOL! Have a blessed day!

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  28. Deena to borrow Amy's quote "Yippy Skippy". I can hear the joy in your post and God is so Wonderful, blessing us with all the new technology. I am so happy for you. Just rest now and will be checking back to make sure-lol. Love and Hugs, Pat

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  29. How kind of you, Deena, to take the time to let us know how you are.

    You know we've all been holding you close in our thoughts.

    Hooray for the Gamma Knife!!

    Rest up and be well!

    xo
    Gayle

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  30. PRAISE GOD! he's so good and lovely, he takes care of all his children. If you didnt live so far I'd bring you a teara to wear around, couldnt you see it now? going to dr's office with it on, walking throught the store's in restraunts, any where and every where cause you are a QUEEN!
    Hug's
    Annette

    p.s. and you'd have to wear pink cloths as well!

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  31. We are following you and praying for you sweet Deena - this last crack in the road has been jumped across, I see you smiling already, and know you are well cared for by all who surround you.
    You are a brave woman - you will survive!!!

    We love you, think of you, and mention you every single day.
    Sending love and blessings.
    Mary & Bob.

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  32. How wonderful! So glad you're feeling good and your brain is fine!!! Thanking the Lord for His care over you.
    Love and Hugs.

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  33. Dearest Deena,

    God Bless You!!! Stay strong-sending you love and light and glittery butterflies.....................to surround you with healing.
    hugs to you,
    brenda bliss

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  34. Ok...if you're not going to tell everyone I will. When Deena was dealing with the new news (now old news) she was still up in the mornings touring round her house doing housework and looking through graphics to have for Xmas ads for her PG site, and her grands had visited...gosh...scary imagining what she's gonna be accomplishing when all of this is out of her life. Maybe we should all let the UN or somebody know we have the person who can resolve world peace while making her coffee in the morning. :-) Oh yeah, forgot to mention she helped some others get their blogs started. Who is this woman?! Now, ROFL pins in head calling it a crown, nobody or nothing going to hold her down! Remarkable! Truly inspiring.
    Church

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  35. I am so glad that God has bless you! You are a surviver! God is good all the time!

    I liked your ROFL! you made me smile :).....I could just see you doing it!

    Deena, you rest now and
    be safe in Jesus!
    from the heart of Texas!
    afriendtoyou!
    Love and Hugs!
    Judy

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  36. Deena you again sailed thru a problem and medical procedure with the Grace of He that holds the keys to Heaven and Earth!
    Been thinking of you , but have not been online to read your blog in about a week. I was concerned when you mentioned "headaches " last week. Im am so happy to hear all went well. Of course when you let God do the driving,, it cant be anything but, all is well.
    Blessyou.. Jackie (dove2mist)

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  37. Dear Deena, I'm so glad you are feeling better. God is so good to us all!

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  38. Praise God. I am so happy to see you up and doing so well. Praying it will stay that way.

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  39. Hope that you are feeling alright. Rest a little and enjoy life, glad you don't have to travel far for your treatment. Enjoy your day.
    Sarah.

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  40. Just stopped in to see how you are doing…
    Glad your home and all is going well…

    Hugs…

    Louise

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  41. Deena, I'm thinking of you often and keeping you in my prayers. It's amazing what you've been through and yet your attitude is still so positive and up. God bless medical technology and may God continue to guide the hands and hearts of your doctors.

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  42. Praise God for such a procedure right there in your own back yard. It sounds just like him!

    Hugs,
    Lallee

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  43. Deena, What a 'laggart' I am for not keeping up with you...I had no idea this was going on. I remember reading about the gamma knife because I was wishing I had gone that route with my benign tumor. For some one who has gone through the ringer, you look lovely, and your attitude is precious-touched by Him. You DO have the courage of a lion-the Lion of Judah. Much love, Debra

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  44. OH DEENA!!!
    Your update gave me tears of joy!!!
    And your comment about the brain made me laugh and now all day today I am going to be singing
    "IF I ONLY HAD A BRAIN" from Wizard of Oz....Doesn't cancer make you feel like your not in Kansas anymore? It did for me, no ruby slippers for us, just a love of life and a strong sense of who God is!!!
    Love you kid,
    Amy (Mom to the Four Sisters)

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  45. You are truly an inspiration to all!
    Good thoughts coming your way.

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  46. What a beautiful, inspiring person you are! I'm amazed, as I too missed my regular blog reading for a couple of days, and wow!

    You look wonderful. And you still have your brain!!!

    Thinking of you daily,

    Lynn ~:-D

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  47. "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me"
    I can'T believe all that hair my dear friend...so much--so quickly!
    Lots of love and hoping we can chat today:)
    Sherry

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  48. wow...deena...you have a LOT of hair! :) and still that lovely beautiful smile....you are an amazing lady....loved what church had to say about you...and your crown :)!!!!
    hoping today goes well....that you are resting and taking care....keeping you in my heart and prayers....
    love and hugs,
    kimberly

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  49. Blessings Deena, So glad to hear the light in your words and I am sure your voice too! Hang in there....prayers all around from me and tons of others! :o)
    ~~~ Lori in California

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  50. Crown...Helmet of Salvation...
    whatever you put on it has indeed protected you. Glad you are feeling happy and that this is past you. Enjoy your day.

    Dale A.

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  51. Hi Deena,
    I am so happy to see your beautiful face today. I am actually in Bloomington visiting my parents. Maybe next time we can hook up.

    Hugs,
    LeAnn:)

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  52. Hi Deena,

    Do you know how much of an inspiration you are to us all!!
    You're truly amazing!
    I am so thankful you weathered this procedure so well and with such grace, and your tumors are gone!!! Bless your heart!!!

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  53. Does that mean that you had "a few screws loose"?

    Please forgive the bad joke...but I had to...

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  54. God is surely watching over you and holding you close Deena:) i am so happy for you!

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  55. We are all some strong praying women!!! This is wonderful news......You are amazing, your attitude, your life, everything about you......Stay strong even when you are tired.....rest and smile......

    Love ya!!!!
    Kelly

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  56. Hi Deena, You are a lady we all look up to for inspiration and you know you are in all of our prayers. You are beautiful!!!!
    Hugs,
    Bonnie

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  57. Sending you a million blessings! ♥

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  58. So there you are! Hey, nice retro Mia Farrow/Twiggy hair babe! Looking good!
    It's not white either...looks kinda steel color like your will to overcome.
    Church

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  59. Welcome home......
    Thanks for giving us an update.
    Sure have been thinking of you!
    :)

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  60. Welcome home, my friend. I'm glad everything went well. You are a woman forged in fire and it's for sure that you have walked through the fire the last few months. You go girl! Great job. Praying for you daily.

    Love and blessings,
    Mary

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  61. I don't understand how that works and I guess it's O.K. if I don't as long as it removed the tumors. Praise God. And I'm glad that you still have a brain!

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  62. So glad all went well! Look at that hair...it's really coming in quickly ...woo hoo!!

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  63. How a-w-e-s-o-m-e Deena, I am so glad to know that you are at home. I hope that you will take this time to rest up some. You are a true inspiration to me and so many others. Keep up the good work!

    I read your blog quite frequently so thank you for keeping us in your thoughts and letting us know what's the latest.

    Blessings to you and your family Deena. Gotta love ya, Sabre

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  64. That is REMARKABLE!
    I'm so glad that all went well.....and your doing good and SMILING to boot!
    That is just AWESOME that they had that proceedure right there where you are at. Hummmm....
    Very amazing and I would have to say a "God thing"....
    I am thinking of you and praying for you.
    Joyce M.

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  65. I'm so amazed at all this!!!! Just incredible!!!!! I, too, think about you all day long and always pray that I will have the courage and strength to follow in your footsteps!!!!! You not only have a brain, my dear, but you have one great big heart, too!!!!!

    Cora

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  66. This truly is amazing! I'm so glad you wore your crown well and are feeling good!

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  67. Dear Deena
    I am so glad to see you looking wonderful! How amazing that they can operate on your brain and you be home and looking so good! We will continue to pray until that darn cancer is gone for good.
    Hugs, Rhondi

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  68. I left you a message earlier this week, but today I learned that my daughters friend will be having the same treatment you just had if indeed the spots on his brain are cancerous. He has stage 4 melanoma. I am so glad to know this treatment is successful!
    Thanks for sharing your story!
    God bless and hugs!
    Kim

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  69. What wonderful news Deena! So happy you are home and feeling better.
    Keeping you in my prayers~
    Love & Hugs,
    Carol Anne

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  70. Your strength inspires me

    So happy to hear all went well and so glad to know you still have a brain... that means you can walk down the yellow brick road!!!

    LOVE YA

    JO

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  71. It's a good thing they left your brain! You have had enough removed now, time for god to let you grow some hair back and enjoy life again! I am glad you are so positive! You are in my thoughts and prayers! xoxo karen b...
    recycledrita.blogspot.com

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  72. My Dearest Deena,
    You have been in my thoughts and prayers daily. I am so happy that you came through this proceedure so well. All Glory To God for watching over you. You are so strong and I love you my friend.
    Hugs,
    Kimmie

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  73. You bring such a SWEET tear to my eye Deena... God really knew what He was doing when He created YOU.

    love & blessings, Monica :)

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  74. Deena, I'm stopping by after a long time away....I'm praying that all went well! My God you are beautiful!

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  75. deena, i have been "under the weather" myself for a few weeks now and have fallen so far behind in blogging, I will never, ever catch up...but just wanted to tell you I keep you in my prayers all the time.
    You beautiful chick, you.....
    I ADORE that fuzzy head!
    hugs, bj

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  76. God bless you and yours hun. You remain in my family's thoughts and prayers. I wish many years of being engulfed by love and creative inspirations to you. :::hugs::: Be well, stay well.

    Ria :)
    aka Renmeleon, ZNE
    Art for Cures

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