She's Home!!!

The past couple of days have been very tough in that Lorrie although feeling better from the small bowel blockage that had disappeared, to now have been experiencing major pain in her abdomen again. Confused why, we discussed the new biliary stent that was placed over a month ago and agreed we needed to send her back down to radiology and see if that was the reason that she was in such bad pain again. Come to find out that was what was going on. It was blocked too.The doctors replaced the new line and the pain slowly subsided. Lorrie wanted so bad to come home two days ago but the doctors wanted to make sure that everything they could do for her was done. Today we got the word from our doctor that she could go home with us and celebrate the new year together. We want to thank the medical staff at Scottsdale Health Care again for their amazing care that they showed to us over the past two weeks. There are so many wonderful people in this organization that know that being a care giver is much more than being labeled a nurse or physician's assistant and even a doctor. These people also provide hope, patience, compassion and love to those of us that are in their hands. Each one of them are very special to us and we will forever continue to tell everyone we know just how incredible you have been to us.
To our friends and family that have continued to support us at this time of year that they should all be celebrating with their family's, thank you so much. This visit to the hospital continues to show us the people that really care and support Lorrie and her fight to continue to beat the dragon that wants to rob her of her life but unable to touch her soul. God bless you our friends and family....

Master Surgeon said "It is Gone"

For the past three days we have been waiting for the surgeons to be able to perform a process that would take away the pain in her abdomen from the obstruction that has landed her in the hospital. Because her levels of potassium have been dangerously low, we had to wait until they were safe to proceed. We got the word this morning that it was a go. The waiting has been hard because we knew that once they would drain the fluid she would be without all the pain from the obstruction that has her unable to eat or drink. With all of us at her side since early morning and patiently waiting for them to call her to surgery we finally got the word at 2:30 to bring her down to the CT department. We all walked down to surgery waiting and kissed her and told her that the pain was going to be gone soon. The doctors said that it would take about an hour to perform the paracentesis and insert the j-tube. About thirty minutes into the process the Doctor came into the room with this big smile on his face and asked if we wanted some good news on Christmas eve? I looked into this mans eyes as he said the words that we all wanted to hear about this cancerous tumor or leison, "IT'S GONE". The obstruction that the doctors indicated that would not be treatable and only surgery to remove it that would most likely take her life, had disappeared from the CT scan and her intestines after being three times the size as normal because of the obstruction, are of normal size again. We all came around her bed the other day in prayer and asked God to bring us a miracle. Looks like the master surgeon has done it again..... Thank you to everyone who has stayed the course with us from the beginning. This miracles for you too....

Miracle's do happen....

Monday evening and Lorrie is medicated to the max to mask the pain. Although one would like to think that being that medicated you would be not able to communicate, but she will raise her eyelids and jump right in there to join our conversations. She always wants to be in the middle of any topic and if your caught whispering she going to let you know she wont put up with it. She is always talking with the nurses and continues to get involved in their lives. All of them know her because she gets personally involved with them each time she gets admitted here. One might be trying to get pregnant while another will be balancing work with a new boyfriend yet another will be discussing their bad day. As long as I have known her she has had this sense about her that people would just open up to her and tell her anything. And once you would open up and trust her you knew you always had someone that truly cared about you. That is why so many people that know her always ask, how could something like this happen to such a wonderful, caring person like her. I myself married for almost thirty years cant think of a single time she has ever had to say to me "I'm sorry for saying that" or a single time she has even raised her voice at me. Oh and believe you me, i have deserved it on more than one occasion. And if I have ever hadn't realized just how special she really is, I do more than ever now. My daughter glued to her side and Colby and I at the end of the bed are cherishing every minute we have with her. This woman who has touched so many lives over the years has left a lasting impression on so many she met. The video at the end of this page is of a man facing adversity in his life that anyone would agree would be more than even they could bare, is something that inspired Lorrie and she made me aware of it and insisted that my son Colby and I watch it. Nick says if God doesn't give you a miracle you are a miracle of God to another's salvation. I know that this little miracle who's battered body cancer tries to defeat has left us with many amazing things to remember about a woman who was always trying to make life a little better for someone else even if it was just to sit down with them and listen. Sorry if this seems to be some kind of eulogy because IT'S NOT!! it's me and all who know her who are simply celebrating her life and the beauty that she continues to leave us with. At her side every step of the journey we continue to pray that God will bring us a miracle at this very difficult time and raise her up and heal her, but we all know no matter what tomorrow brings everyone who knows her can say they have seen a miracle. This cancer may take her body but it will never touch her soul.

Day Two

Lorrie had a pretty good day today in that her pain was controlled very well by the staff. It's 8:00 and she has just got back into the room from having her biliary line replaced. Doctor indicated the line was kinked and would'nt allow the bile to flow which had her liver backed up. Flowing well now and she is resting comfortably.
My brother Jeff who lives in Denver pulled some strings with Priceline today and was able to get my sons ticket modified and brought home early to be with his mom. The family has pulled the wagons together and circled Lorrie and we all await that miracle we all have been praying for. We continue to look for signs that her small intestines have healed themselves from the obstruction that she has. Lorrie and i wish to thank everyone who has been praying for her over the past two years. Your support has been amazing..... Scott

On Bended Knee We Pray

Today we are back in the hospital with a new set of problems. Lorrie has had a terrible time with pain in her abdomen and she is very swollen. The doctors performed a CT scan this morning and were confident that they could remove alot of the fluid that is causing her so much discomfort. They have found also a blockage in her small intestine that is not allowing her to eat or drink. The surgeon met with us around 2:00 today and told us the bad news in that short of doing a surgery to repair her intestine that would most likely take her life, there isnt anything they can do except to medicate her pain and hope that her intestine will heal on it's own. They believe that the cancer has invaded her abdomen area and the CT scan shows some kind of blockage. So many times before we have called upon the Lord for help and each time he has been there for us. So many friends and family and work assocoiates have provided so much light and positive energy when it seemed hope was gone and without all of you we couldnt have made it this far. We have seen God work amazing miracles and answer prayers like never before. Now we are at the crossroad again, and we are asking and praying for God to show mercy on Lorrie.