March 25, 2013
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The Worst is Over
Radiology reports came back that his liver is fine. The spots found on the scans were nothing more than congested clusters of veins, but I can’t recall the term they used. The real news is there is no more fear of cancer in his liver.
Regarding the extensive clotting, they have found no reason for it yet. It is highly unusual for a man his age in his overall health. They ran a full blood panel looking for Factor disorders or any reasons why he would be having these issues. So far, nothing out of the ordinary has come back. They began Coumadin, and when his INR (that is something about the clotting time and Coumadin levels in his blood) is stable, he will get to come home. He may even be home this weekend.
I am unable to express the relief I feel. I was flooded with gratitude with the news and continue to give thanks for more time we have together. It may be another 50 years, it may be another 5, but more time is more time. I have no intention of wasting it.
Death comes to all of us. We lose people we love. We lose people we don’t love. We die ourselves. I’ve always felt death breathing over my shoulder. It skulks along behind me, never far away. It’s never here for me. It takes people when I am not looking, and steals away time from the ones I love the most.
Today, I watched it retreat. Death is not welcome here today.
Comments (129)
Fuck off death.
@ShimmerBodyCream - Exactly
{hugs} So glad that there is no more fear of cancer!!!! Hopefully the doctors will find out the cause for the clots soon!
@thegunslingergirl - Thank you! I am ecstatic! Thanks so much for all of your support.
That is some good news! w00t! w00! Congratulations!!!!
@C_L_O_G - Thank you! I am elated and ready to celebrate! I may not be able to paint the town red in the next few days, but I am going to stick pretty close to that man and celebrate quietly!
That is great news! I’m relieved though I’ve never met him. Now they can deal with the clots and hopefully find the cause of them.
Thank God. So happy for you guys. Lets agree to make life count from now on!
Much happiness to you and husband. May he continue to heal within the arms of your love.
@TheSutraDude - Thanks for being one of our biggest supporters! It’s a huge relief to know you care, even if we never meet face to face!
@SlickRick297 - You’ve got a deal!
@armnatmom - Thank you so much!
@BoulderChristina - Sounds like a great plan. Celebrate his life and your life and your lives together. And keep doing it.
what a relief
you know after your first post about uncertainty of his situation, i really thought about how petty he and i can be. there isn’t much time for that, is it?
thank you for reminding me
Oh, good news!!! I found myself holding my breath when I thought of you two and prayed for you and sent healing thoughts your way! Now I can let it out…whooo! Relief! Now I will say some “Thank yous”!
You are right…we are not promised tomorrow. We need to celebrate those we love each and every day…even if in simple ways…a text, a smile, a hug…
I’m so sorry you feel death lurking.
But, I understand. I’ve lost too many people that I love. But, they fought and battled and left behind a legacy of hope, joy, and love. 
I will continue to lift you two up, in love!
HUGS!!!
Nice to hear about the good news. I am 79. lol I am just hopping to make it to 80.
The good news counts! Yay! I’m so glad.
I still think he deserves a fishing boat.
AND a cheeseburger.
Oh, I’m so glad to hear this! May you have many more happy years together.
Hugs, Hugs, Hugs! Glad that there is no cancer and still wishing him well with everything else!
Great news!
SWEET! Such good news. I hope and pray that he continues to mend, and that it is 50 more years, rather than 5. Take care of yourself too.
This is great news — and if they can find and treat the cause of the clots, the coumadin could also become a temporary thing — I hope so. Hopefully, Corey will be home soon, and you can both get on with your lives together!
good, good news , so thankful!
great news, for sure
I am glad to hear the news. I hope he is feeling better and I am glad he will be home soon.
Yay! After such a trying time, it’s so wonderful to know it’s not as bad as it could’ve been. Sometimes, we take things for granted and when we’re put to the test, it puts everything into perspective. I’m so happy for you!
Good news then — glad to hear it!
I am so happy to hear this! You will continue to be in my thoughts.
Tremendous news!
This is beautiful, Christina. You deserve everything good, and that includes fifty more years of Corey.
Thank you, Lord. SO glad to hear this news for you!!
*HUGS* Enjoy the ones you love while you have them.
I am glad they were hemangiomas and not tumors in his liver. I am surprised that they are not giving him low molecular heparin Cricket. That is so good and so effective instantly, instead of playing around with coumadin orally and adjusting the INR results. I wonder if you can talk to the pulmonologist and the internist who are taking care of him.
I am so happy for you. This is good news. Have been thinking of you. Wanted to call you this afternoon, but didn’t want to disturb you in case you were trying to get a few winks in… or disturb your hubby if he were trying to sleep.God’s grace be with you both.
thank goodness. hugs to both of you.
I know you must be very relieved now. I trust they will find a good therapy for the clotting and with time he will be nearly as good as new and, as you say, the two of you will have more time to enjoy together. Hugs
This made me cry for joy!!! I’m so relieved and thrilled for you both!!!! Thank you for telling us. You have been on my mind, and I was so worried. Now to address the clotting issue, and I hope he’s home and 100% very soon. You made my day with this post!!!! Love to you both!!
I am so glad things are looking better for him. I hope he continues to improve and they figure out the blood clotting.
Good news! Hope you will have 50 more years together. I have had to take coumadin since my stroke. I think we’ve finally got my INR stabilized. I hope to be able to have it checked just once a month. It doesn’t hurt, just a finger prick, but it costs money, and is one more thing to do.
Such wonderful news. Prayers will continue for you both and for the “fixing” of those clots.
That is really good to hear. Take a load off, I’m sure you could use it.
great news !!! God answers prayers ! Just live everyday from now on to the fullest !!
Oh I’m so happy to hear this great news!! Yay!!! Hope he gets home soon. =)
That’s just great! I hope he’s able to get home soon and enjoy life with you again.
Yay! Here’s to many more years!
I am so happy for you guys! What a relief
May he continue to heal and may you have many more years together.
If I could do cartwheels in the front yard……I would but since I can’t…….know that I am doing the happy dance for you. Great news!!
All good news! My very fit mailman brother-in-law had a life-threatening bout with clots in his legs. He continues on meds (and has to avoid leafy green veggies) and misses his salads! He has made a full recovery and continues his mailman duties. I am so happy to hear the good news and will continue to keep you all in our thoughts and prayers!
Why care about death? I am going to meet my customer tonight.
Any inkling of cancer is scary, though. I’m glad he’s okay.
So happy for the great news!
Thank goodness. a happy ending!!! I am glad that he gets to go home and you get to enjoy each other for another day. Never take each other for granted. Because you never know……you never know when you’ll both go to sleep one night, and only one of you will wake up the next morning. But for now enjoy each other. Tell him you love him all the time.
So very happy for you and hubby and your family. Sending good vibes and healing thoughts. Death knocks on my door every day looking for rmy hubby but it i smore afraid of me than I am of it so I keep scaring it away.
Oh God, what a relief!!! I’m soooo ecstatic for you both!!
I know that there are still some problems, but he will get back to 100% again and things will go back to normal. This is just a reminder that things can get bad really quickly and that we have to cherish the time we have with our loved ones ; it’s also another reminder that even when we take care of ourselves, we can never do too much to make sure we’re on top of it (even though I know your husband does take great care). Hope this whole ordeal ends soon and I’m really happy that everyone’s prayers have been answered. Now is the time for YOU to get your rest and try not to fall sick because your mental and physical health has been through a lot – it’s time for you to recuperate too. Take care! *hug*
So glad it was nothing serious on his liver, so glad, and I am glad the prayers worked. Sending them to you guys today as well for a full and healthy recovery. Hang in there, and stay strong!
Great, great news. Made me smile. Cancer is a bitch.
Hooray!!!!
That is better news. More time indeed. I know you must feel so relieved! Hope he can come home soon!
this is great news *hugs* im so elated for you both
glad to hear bc… hopefully good news continues… keep breathing – deeply…
Christina, I’m very glad that Corey is alright, that the spots are not cancer.
I’m sorry I missed your post – I’ve been out of touch for awhile and didn’t know. Congratulations on the birth of your grandchild! : ) I know you are very happy, as well as (of course) your daughter.
John
Oh my goodness sweetheart what awesome news what an awesome blessing that there is no cancer the words no cancer is exciting for sure. you two have been on my mind and I have been praying like a crazy woman for you guys…Now all he has to do is do what the doctors say and heal and get stronger again…Wow I am so excited for you too….Yippi!!!!! You are so lucky Jeff and I just dodged a bullet too so we can celebrate yippi’s together
Shimmer is my mentor, not sure if that is a good thing or not. lol
Good to hear he’s clean with no cancer. Cancer really sucks!
Congratulations! Happy to hear the news!
Saw your post on the xanga main page & it was more your name that caught my eye. I attended the University of CO and Boulder is a 2nd home to me.
Congrats again & wishing you many years of good health!
That is good news and I know you are trying to make the best of the good news.
I suppose all the good work you have done must have also helped to bless the outcome of this problem. The people who do service for G-d and mankind seem to get their prayers answered.
What can I say? Certainly life should not be taken for granted.
I’m so happy for you both!!!
WAHOO!!! No Cancer!
Thank goodness! ****HUGS**** 
Now they just have to find out what is causing those blood clots!
And I hope they do.
I am so happy!! I’ve been worried.
I know all too well what it feels like losing a loed one!
WAHOO!!! No Cancer!
Thank goodness! ****HUGS**** 
Now they just have to find out what is causing those blood clots!
And I hope they do.
I am so happy!! I’ve been worried.
I know all too well what it feels like losing a loed one!
Just wanted you to know that I’m still praying for all of you. Especially your husband. You are not forgotten!
HUGS!!!
HUGS and prayers!!!
I take several walks a day…and the late night one is when I meditate and think about, and pray, for everyone who’s dealing with struggles. On those walks this past week I’ve been praying for your family, and many other Xangans.
HUGS!
I am glad it is not cancer…and I am glad you are going to have him around…We all have just one day at a time so we have to live and love to the fullest
@SisterMae - Thanks, Mae. It’s true, all we can really count on is today, right?
@adamswomanback - Thank you so much for your continued support, prayers and well wishes. During trying times such as these, I am humbled by the love and support I receive from friends I haven’t even met in person. Thank you
@karoline1982 - Thanks, Karoline
@lonelywanderer2 - Thank you
@PPhilip - Thanks so much, Philip!
@bonmots - I needed it to remind me, too. Things have been pretty tough since he came home – a serious bout with depression has made it seem like I brought a stranger home. I am grateful for the reminder, myself, because this has been difficult in many unexpected ways.
Thanks for always supporting us
@BoulderChristina - I will keep you guys in my thoughts and prayers tell that hubby I have been rooting for you guys since day one of your adventure and I am so glad this one is coming to a close and he is getting all better
@SlickRick297 - Thanks
@SisterMae - Thanks, Mae
@armnatmom - Thank you
@HUMOR_ME_NOW - I have no doubts you will make it to 80, and no doubts you will keep on truckin’ past 90 too!
@HappierHeathen - I will give him the boat way before the burger!
@leaflesstree - Thanks
@Megabyyte - Thank you
@MyxlDove - I agree! Thank you!
@ccrider17 - Thanks for everything, Carlos
@slmret - That would be fantastic, wouldn’t it? So far, no idea why. If they never find any reason he will be on the meds for a year or so.. We are just fortunate we found it before it became a stroke
.@seedsower - Thanks
So are we!
@BoulderChristina - Cool! There are some lunker lake trout in Carter Lake, ya know. So he needs the boat, the fish finder, the downriggers… Plural, downriggers, because he needs a guy like me to show him where the really big ones like to hang out. For his own good, of course. Because I’m selfless that way.
I wish him a rapid recovery, super awesome physicians who know precisely what they’re doing, and… well, ya know, a boat. And for you I wish for a good long stretch of not needing your amazing compassion, courage, and strength. They’re nice qualities to have but they’re always better on reserve than on display.
Take care.
@TakeChances_01 - I agree
@Erika_Steele - Thanks, me too
@heart_leigh - Thank you
@mikewb1971 - Thank you!
@distractedbyzombies - Thanks
@ImNotUglyIJustNeedLove - Thank you
@RighteousBruin - Thanks so much, Gary
I will send you an email catching you all up
@akarui_mitsukai - Thank you!
@ZSA_MD - Thank you, Zakiah! You are always welcome to call, if it’s inconvenient we just won’t have our phones on.
They did end up giving him heparin – first the drip and then the shots that were very expensive, but at least he was able to come home after 10 days or so.Thank you so much for your help and support – you are a wonderful friend.
@promisesunshine - Thanks, Sunshine!
@vexations - Thanks, Bill! We will get through
@EmilyandAtticus - Thank you so much, Emily! I cried with joy, myself
@TheTheologiansCafe - Thanks, Dan. He is definitely on the mend.
@ata_grandma - It’s expensive, isn’t it? Right now he has to go in twice a week and it’s a 40 dollar co pay each visit. I am still happy to do it, as long as he gets everything sorted out.
Nice to see you again!
@cjc2 - Thank you!
@chaosandtranquility - Thanks! I am ready for a beer!
@Maggietx1 - Thank you!
@Mrs_FoodLover - Thanks! He’s home now
@whyzat - Thanks! He’s home, now we’re trying to put life back together!
@Thatslifekid - Thanks!
@firetyger - Thank you
I hope so!
@atticusfin - You were doing cartwheels in my mind! Thank you!
@GoneRetired - Thank you! That’s been an issue for us, too. He doesn’t have to eliminate Vitamin K, just eat a consistent amount which is easier said than done.
@dinhtrinh - You are right!
@angelwingfive - It was a very scary experience! Thanks!
@musterion99 - Thank you!
@elmilagrodesermujer - Thank you
Very true words, I will try to live by them
@Grannys_Place - I doubt that even death would get very far trying to bully you! I am praying for you and TD, Ruth. Hang in there.
@starmanjones -
@thesoulinhiding - Very, very true words! You just never know, and sometimes all the planning in the world doesn’t matter – when your world tips upside down it rarely stops to consult you first!
Thanks so much for your kind words and support
@Endless21Echos - We are so grateful for the prayers! Thank you!
@holeinyoursoul - Glad it brought a smile to your face, too!
@laurelpalermo - Thank you
@wretched_epiphany - Thank you
@xplorrn - Thank you music man
@plantinthewindow - Thanks, John
I can’t wait to post pictures and a happier post!
@SisterMae - Let’s celebrate together, Mae!
@olwd - Shimmer is a fantastic mentor!
@TrueBritt - Thank you! Very nice to meet a fellow Boulderite!
This is good news, and reminds me of my post on April 5:
Verse of the day: “See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil.” Ephesians 5:15,16
Thought of the day: You know, the more I see the increasingly tumultuous times, the more I realize that time is short, and the more I desire to redeem the time remaining. I want to invest in eternal issues: the Word of God and the souls of people, don’t you think?