Saturday, December 11, 2010

Where's Lisa Been?

I wanted to touch base with all of you and let you know why I've been MIA for a while. This may be a bit long :)
In November my Mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. She's had surgery, they were able to remove it all and she'll begin radiation soon. We're thrilled to find she won't have to have chemo!
The same week as her diagnosis one of my sisters had a pulmonary embolism following a heart procedure. She's on blood thinners and doing much better after several days in ICU.
The week before Thanksgiving my daughter had her wisdom teeth removed without complication.
This past Weds. I had a hysterectomy and am home camping the couch with Tiffy! She's really digging this! I am feeling really good and thrilled things went well.
Sadly today my sister Jayme passed away after a valiant battle against lung cancer. Many of you helped me with a RAK event of frog cards for her a few months ago. Those cards meant so much to her. You'll never know what that did for her spirits during this long, difficult fight. I'm glad to know she's with our Dad and is smiling and laughing with him instead of suffering unimaginable pain from an evil disease.
I can't thank all my companies/challenges that I create for enough. Every single one of them have been incredibly supportive during this challenge time for me. I can't wait to get back to creating and sharing my work with blogland! Thanks for all of your support, emails, cards, and prayers. They mean so much to me and my family.
p.s. I plan to be posting regularly NO LATER THAN Jan. 1 and sooner if I feel up to it!!!

Lisa

26 comments:

  1. Lisa sending you the biggest hugs sweetie, and hoping that you are feeling much better real soon, I am so very sorry to hear your sad news about your sister. Joey.xx

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  2. So sorry to hear these sad news about you and your family.I hope things will be brighter for everyone in the coming days.

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  3. Oh, that is really hard for you and your family.
    Especially the death of your sister.
    I wish you and your family very much stength for the coming time. You're all in my mind.

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  4. THinking of you, Lisa. You've had quite the month of it! So sorry. :-(
    I hope you have a quick recovery from your surgery, soooooo sorry about your sister, and glad your mom's prognosis looks good. I hope your other sister will also be able to see improvement.
    Hugs,
    Dorcas

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  5. Lisa, I can't imagine how difficult these last weeks have been for you, I truely hope that now things can start to improve for you and your family.
    Stay strong, and rest up!

    Thinking of you...
    Paula xx

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  6. Oh Lisa, I'm so sorry to hear about your sister and her passing!! Such a tough time of year to be going through all the stuff you've been and are going through now. Glad to hear your mom, other sister and yourself are doing better and sincere hopes that will continue. Sending hugs and best wishes!!
    Denimo

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  7. {{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}

    Big Huge Hugs coming your way from Boise. I know nothing can Fix it, but know I am thinking of you!!

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  8. Oh Lisa...what a month! You are in my thoughts and prayers!
    Hugs,
    Pattie

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  9. Lisa- sending you big hugs and prayers. I can't imagine what you and your family is going through right now. Just know you are in my thoughts and prayers and I wish you a fast recovery.

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  10. I'm thinking of you and your family! Huge hugs!

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  11. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers! I hope you stay on the road to recovery. Take care.

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  12. Oh Lisa things have been so difficult for you and your family I am so sorry to hear about your sister but pleased to hear that your mum is going to be well, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
    Hugs
    Lorraine x

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  13. I know how hard it's been for the last few weeks after losing my Dad...but I can't begin to imagine adding in all the other challenges you've all battled xx Sending thoughts, prayers and hugs across the pond my friend, and for Christmas - a sleigh full of best wishes for you and your family xx
    TC xx

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  14. Lisa- I am so very sorry to hear of your loss! Please know that you and and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. (((HUGS)))

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  15. Lisa ~ I don't know you other than I love your blog site and follow your beautiful work. I'll be praying for your whole family as you've had more than enough challenges to deal with. Paper crafting and any hobbies are great for the heart, mind and soul. May you and your family continue to be embraced by your friends.

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  16. My heart goes out to you and your family at this sad time Lis.
    Big hugs
    Wendy

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  17. I'm so soryy to hear about your loss Lisa.You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers are.
    Big hugs,
    Rosalien

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  18. Lisa, just a note to let you know you are in my thoughts and prayers

    ((hugs))

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  19. Lisa, the gals in your family have really been through the wringer of late. So very sorry to hear of your sister's passing, such a long hard fought battle. May sweet memories sustain you during this difficult time. Sounds like good news about your Mom and sister. So glad your surgery is over and you are on the road to recovery. You are one strong gal, and I am keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Take care of yourself, stay strong.

    BIG GIANT HUG
    Sue Drees

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  20. Lisa, Thank you for the update. I am saddened to read of Jayme's passing and also dealing with all the other complications as well. Hugs to you, your Mom and your sister as well as your
    "toothless" daughter.

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  21. Lisa, you have been in my prayers. Sending hugs! Sorry to hear about your sister.

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  22. Oh Lisa!! I am so sorry to hear all that you and your family have been going through!! Please know that I will be praying for you all during this difficult time!!
    Blessings and hugs - LORi BOYD

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  23. Just sending you all the love in the world

    xxxxx

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  24. Lisa, I was very sorry to hear about your sister. My condolences. I hope that you and your mother are continuing to improve from your surgeries. I hope that you are being able to take it easy for awhile. I'm looking forward to seeing you again soon.

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  25. Hello,

    You and your family have been through so much. I am so sorry for your loss. Wishing you all a peaceful and happy holiday season together and all good things in the coming new year for you all.

    God Bless. I keep you, your mother and your sister in my prayers and hope that you are all well and feeling better soon.

    Hugs,

    Barbara Diane

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