Thank you so much Richard for the update – I can only try to imagine how tired you are but know we all appreciate these updates more than you can imagine – At least now Alison can get on with the business of healing and starting to feel somewhat better each day with that pesky colon out of the way. Remind her to do everything her brilliant doctors and nurses tell her to do even if she doesn’t understand why the heck they want her to do something that hurts darn it!

lots of prayers still going out with an addition of a thank you one right now for the successful surgery – also sending soft hugs and lots of love ….

Please give her a big hug and love from me! Tell her that I even have people on Ravelry praying for her now! Hang in there, Richard. I know how hard it is to be the caregiver and the one that keeps everything from falling apart. It will get better; Alison will get better. Sending love and prayers for you both, and for your family.

Thank you so very much, Richard for keeping all of us to date on Alison’s progress. I’m so glad that the operation is finally over and she can now mend. I’m happy that she can have all the drugs that she needs to have a peaceful night without pain. Take care, Love, Nancy

Thank you for the update Richard. I know you must be exhausted. I am so sad that Alison is in so much pain. Thank God for the invention of the pain alleviation pump. I really hope she can get some sleep tonight. And you too. I hope Mom is doing ok. I know very well how hard it is to watch a child of ours suffer and not be able to do much. God give you all comfort.

Love & hugs & Prayers… LOTS of prayers!
Gretchen

Glad to hear that she understand that she can’t OD and will thus get as much relief as she can. Bless the person who invented that little device. And I’m glad to hear she made it through, and that you made it through the waiting.

Hugs all around!

Thank you so much for the note; you must be dropping from exhaustion, physical and emotional.

Time heals surgery pain. Thank goodness for buttons to push in the meantime.

In my powerless state of being here in Michigan (and with no medical expertise), I’m grateful for surgeons who know what they are doing. I’m glad to hear it went well technically. All good.

One minute at a time, for a while…

My hugs go out to Alison, you and the rest of the family.

LynnH

Thankfully she is ok. Now hopefully she will mend. You know we are all thinking of her and praying for her.

Thank you so much for the info. Make sure that you get some rest too — she will need you strong too.

Hope and pray that the night goes peacefully.

Thank you Richard, and hang in there.

I’m not LDS myself, but I asked my wonderful across the street neighbors to put Alison on the local prayer roll. They, of course, obliged. I’m sending all of the healing thoughts I can too.

Thank you for keeping us all informed, despite your other responsibilities and exhaustion. Glad to hear things went smoothly today and we pray she will be feeling better soon!
Love, Amber & Sam

Continued thoughts and prayers from all of us at Purlescence. We are following the updates closely and hoping that now that the surgery has occurred, she will heal quickly and feel so much better. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help in the care and keeping of you and the family. We know you’re taking marvelous care of Alison.

When she is able to be hugged without it hurting please give her a hug and tell her it is from Darcy.I will follow threw Sunday then I have surgery myself on Monday so wont be able to get on the computor for awhile but will be praying for a good recovery for Alison.Thankyou for keeping us all informed as to how she is doing it is really appreciated:)I hope Alison and you get some much needed sleep.Hugs Darcy

Been thinking of you all a lot today, and had that peaceful feeling of reassurance from above so I thought things went well. A ton of pain but glad overall things went smoothly. Thanks so much for the report. Throw in a hug from me!

Dear Richard, you are so thoughtful to take time to update us and I thank you for that. This has been a long haul for you and for the rest of the family.My prayers continue for Alison’s recovery and for alll those who love her.

So glad that the surgery went well; I wish there were a “sleep pump” with buttons you could push. Will pray for a speedy and uncomplicated recovery, and sufficient sleep for your family.

Richard, thank you so much! I’m glad everything went well, and am now thinking good thoughts about pain going away quickly, and a rapid, complete recovery. So thankful Alison has such easy access to good pain meds!

Sending good thoughts to you and your family as well, in hopes that now you can all relax to some degree, at least enough to accomplish a good night’s sleep on a regular basis. I can only imagine how exhausted you all must be, since this flare has been going on so long. I was tired when my mom had a bypass a couple of years ago, but there was no drawn-out prelude to it, just a routine EKG in the doc’s office and an immediate trip to the hospital. So if I multiply the fatigue I went through by at least 100…oh, I do feel for you! Take good care of yourself, and thanks again, so much, for the updates.

Your words convey the comfort Alison took from your being there…take strength from that powerful bond you two have grown…we’ll be here to spell you a bit when she is ready for that…

Oh, Richard, thank you for thinking of us, as exhausted as you must be! My prayers are, as ever, with all of you.

At my shul when we pray for the sick, we also pray for the caregivers and you are right there Richard, right there.

Bless you, Richard. Before even reading Alison’s blog this morning I was praying for her. I hope she will have a quick recovery and that the pain will be minimal to non-existant over the next few days.
Hugs to you, Alison!

Peace and rest to all.

So happy all went better than expected. Now the healing begins. I am praying for Alison’s return to good health.
she has been thru so much. You are both so blessed to have the love and strength of each other. Bonnie

Glad to hear that things are looking up; send hugs and love from us, and prayers as well will, of course, continue.

Know that we are all praying for her safe and quick recovery. Her bravery is an example to us all and a testament to her faith.

Go, Alison, go!! Your very own personal Super Bowl this weekend, and everybody in the stadium is on your side!

Blessings to Alison and you. You both are being so brave. (I know you’re in pain, too.)

Thank you for keeping us informed, Richard. I’m sending healing thoughts to Alison and supportive thoughts to you.

God Bless you all!

Today will be snoozy, tomorrow more painful, Monday the mending will begin to be apparent.
This time next week, she will sparkle.

Thank you so much for updating us. As always you and yours are in my prayers.

Thank you for your updates, Richard, for thinking of us at a time when you are so emotionally and physically overloaded tending to Alison. We will keep her recovery wrapped in prayer and watch her get better every day! Thank the Lord she is on the road to recovery. Love, Bonnie

Thanks so much for the update, Richard. I’ve been a bit out of pocket the last week, so … My prayers and thoughts are with you all the time, Alison. I know God’s holding you now, so you’ll be better than fine. I’ll be watching the blog to see your progress. Faith and love…Debra

Rich,I absolutely know that your “holding her close” is the very best prayer that there is. I’m crying – yes, there is incredible pain, but oh, the Love. It’s the Love that brings the tears. Thank you, God, for Alison, for her family and for her extended family. Knowing that God is present, right here, right now, I let go. I let God. And so it is. Amen.

As all have said – thank you RIchard for taking time to update us, all have been waiting on pins and needles to hear that the ordeal of the surgery was over. And by now, that awful first night has also passed. Now to get through the first day after- all are really rough after major surgery. But soon these will have passed and you can begin to get a little rest and Alison we hope is in less pain and can start the healing. That pump is a real lifesaver in post surgical use. God bless you all – I know all of your faith is strong – may it carry you through this “valley of the shadow of death”. With hugs to you, Alison’s mother and Alison herself. She is one special person.

Rena in TN

I wish we could all take a little bit of Alison’s pain so she wouldn’t have so much of it right now. Thank you so much for posting Richard, and please don’t take it personally but I can’t wait for Alison to be well enough to go back to sharing her stories and knitting!

Hugs and prayers to you, Alison, and your family. I am awed by your faith and your energy. Miss seeing you…

Catie

Oh, and since Alison can’t post today I’m taking it upon myself to add her collection of amaryllises to Lene’s post about collections!

Thank you so much for the update. I’m glad to hear things went well. I’ll be beaming best wishes for a speedy, uneventful recovery. *hug!*

Richard,
Thank you for the update. I had a couple of scary episodes with my husband so, I know how exhausted you must be…you’re being prayed for too and when you said you knelt for an hour holding Alison, it brought tears…that holding part is really important…she’ll always remember your care. It’s so hard when these difficult health issues just go on and on but, I hope there’s now light at the end of the tunnel for you both and that you’ll have a much more pleasant future – together…beginning very soon!
Take care, best wishes to you both – please tell Alison someone said “hi” and, you both continue to be in my thoughts and prayers,
Abby

Thank You so much for the update!!
Heres to the power of prayer and friends across the country and globe sending up daily and even hourly thoughts for Alisons recovery! My family and I will continue to pray for you and her ans will also continue to send healing thoughts westward to her.

You can be clever for us later. Thank you so much for the update, I have been on pins and needles waiting. I will pray for the pain to lessen and for both of you to be back at home very soon. Sending lots of love to all of you. Please tell the dr I say “thank you for taking care of Alison”

Richard, the love that comes from this message is so heartwarming. I am glad she has you to hold her as she recovers. I continue to pray and send positive vibes to you both and to your entire family and medical team! Thank you so much for keeping us updated (hugs)…

I am so glad she got through the surgery ok, and the Dr’s feel it went well. Please take care of yourself. She is lucky to have you. Prayers and love for both of you.

Dariece

She’s in my prayers.

Thank you Richard, for keeping us updated. Hugs to you! Alison (and your family)is in our prayers.

Nancy

Alison, love, the hope of your being free of the pain and distress is equal the concern we all feel for your recovery. My cousin went through something similar, and now wishes he had been less stubborn and done it ten years sooner. You will be getting all of the positive energy I can muster, and I look forward to seeing you healthy and happy.

Richard, you are a treasure. You’ll be in my thoughts, too.

Much love -

Best wishes for a speedy recovery from the surgery! You were lucky to be together in the recovery room; my husband was not allowed in while I was there. I am sure your being there made a big difference.

Wonderful status report. Healing and support vibes sent to BOTH of you!!

Oh yes, the Lord knew what He was doing when He planned family units. Alison, it’s so good to know yours is of the best caliber, and that’s a great relief to all of us who hold you in our thoughts and prayers. You’ll be well very soon.

Another miracle, by Heaven! Thank you, Richard, for the update. Now it’s time for the miracle of healing. Also time for a bit of humor:
A DC 10 had come in a little hot, and so had an exceedingly long rollout after touching down.
San Jose Tower: American 751, make a hard right turn at the end of the runway, if you are able. If not, take the Guadalupe exit off Highway 101, make a right at the lights, and return to the airport.

Glad to hear that the surgery went well. Thanks for keeping us up to date, Richard.

Good thoughts for a swift and complete recovery! XOXO Alison

The button is her friend! Do tell her nurse if the pain is not being relieved — the doctor can up the dose to an appropriate level for Alison. They will want her to be pain-free, and able to do the breathing exercises necessary to avoid pneumonia.

Hugs, but not where it hurts! (I remember my November abdominal surgery all too well.)

Hang in there, Alison; we need you back!!! Hugs to you both and to the kids. You are all on our family prayer rolls!

I am so glad the surgery went well!!! Please give Alison a big hug for me as you can and tell her she will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.

the great thing about surgery pain is it gets better every day – Day #3 is the worst(the anesthetic seems to take a couple days to leave your body) and then things really start to improve. I’m sending good, healing thoughts to all of you.

Thank you for taking the time to post an update!

Prayers are still coming your way!

Please take care of yourself as best you can…

My prayers and hugs to all of your family. Alison is a special person and needs to feel good and not in pain.

I will continue to lift her before our Father in Heaven.

I hope Alison is resting well today. Pain meds really help. I hope she’s using them and doesn’t try to tough out any of it that she doesn’t have to.
*Hi Mom* *Hi Richard* Thank you for taking care of Alison so VERY well. Love to you all.

Praise God all went well in surgery! Rest well my friend, you push that button all you need to! Prayers going up for speedy healing.

This may not be the outcome you’d hoped for, but it seems that it’s the best one for you. He gave you wonderful surgeons to care for you. Now all you need to do is be patient with your body while it heals. {{{{{Alison and family}}}}}

My prayers are with you both.

Alison, heal well, sweet friend. Heal well.

If prayers work as well as the button-pushes, Alison should be right as rain in the morning.

And prayers to you, Richard and Mom, and the surgeons and all, for taking care of her. Take care of yourselves, too.

Hugs to all!

So glad it got there, sweetie! (finally – took as long as a letter to Germany) Just one thing.. I didn’t take it. I did give money to the person who took it, if that counts?

May the healing energies of the blue amaryllis help you get well fast.

All my best wishes and thoughts are winging their way to Allison and the entire family. Rest, heal, and get well soon.

I’m so glad to hear that everything went technically better than expected and the surgery is deemed a success! That is wonderful news. I continue to keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers. (((Alison))) Get well soon!
Echoing many others, thank you Richard for keeping us posted despite what must be your complete exhaustion.

I’m too tired to read and understand clever, but I do appreciate the facts.

I once awakened from surgery in so much pain I was having difficulty breathing. I learned then that the pain diminishes steadily over time.

I so hope this surgery reduces pain overall for Alison as much or more as my carpal tunnel surgery did for me.

Sending healing, healthy thoughts your way Alison!

Thanks for the update… Alison and I have exchanged amaryllis photos… please tell her that I am sending her a cyber one…

Praise God the surgery went well…. I am praying for a quick recovery.

Great to hear, ::hugs:: to both of you!