Ted Is finally well enough, that he is coming home. Not sure for how long. But it will be so nice to see him everyday. He is over his cdef or cdif. , However it's spelled. But I will be taking precautions anyways. I am praying Ted will be able to get his strength and spirits back fully. He had a horrible time recovering from the second chemo round. He may have one to go. It will all depend on the cancer doctor and Ted's blood work.
This is the weather we had on Saturday. It iced, sleeted, and snowed. Power flickered on and off many times. Many were without power for some time. So scary and dangerous..
Sunday the sun was old, but it was bitter cold and today is even colder. The sunshine lifts my spirits even in this cold. It is sunny today and I want to enjoy that sweet glow.
On Saturday Layla had her cousins over for the night, as the boys parents and grandparents went to Chicago for a Blackhawks hockey game. Now have any of you ever called your grandkids monkeys? Well just look at Layla's feet holding her drink as she uses her hands for a bag of treats. So funny, she's a monkey .:)
The boys brought their dog Madison over with them. She is on the left and maybe not so cozy with Bennie, Layla's doggie. It was way too cold for animals to be outside without a heated house. These are inside dogs.
Dear friends, I thank you for all the wonderful prayers and well wishes. I am asking you to please continue to pray for Teddy. He is truly a good man with a kind heart. Would do anything he could for anyone. :) Thank you for your kindnesses. XO
Hello... I'm reading your blog and looking forward to hearing from your husband. It's good that there's hope he can be at home, that will be wonderful for you and for him too. The snowfall is really big on many sides. My son is in NY and he sent me scary pictures. I'm happy for your good news.
ReplyDeleteThank you Denise. I hope your son can get around in the big snows up there in the N.E. The weatherman said it could get scary there. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteOh, Susie! I am so thrilled to see an update! We love you both and pray daily and often for you and Ted. I’m so happy Ted will get to come home. At least for awhile. This whole thing won’t last forever......but I know it’s such a long journey for y’all. You know what I’m looking forward to? Picyptures of Ted on his fishing trip this year! I can already see the pictures in my mind’s eye. I will shout for joy when it becomes reality.
ReplyDeleteHang in there, my dear! We are all praying!
Thank you so much Linda and LD. Your prayers are precious gifts to Ted and I. I know he is thinking of his fishing trip. It's kept him going. It's time with his brothers and son and other family members. It has been a tough time. When I helped my daughter during her cancer battle, that was tough too. Time gets by slowly. Blessings to you , love you both, xoxo, Susie
DeleteWhat great news, Susie!! I've been praying every night for Ted and your family...and YOU, my friend!! So glad you finally get to have your sweetie home with you!
ReplyDeleteLove to you.
Debbie
xo
Thank you so much Debbie. It means so much to have beautiful friends who know and believe in the power of prayer, on our side. I am grateful for each one. Blessings to you and yours, stay warm, Love you, xoxo, Susie
DeleteI'm so glad Ted is getting to come home. Continuing prayers for strength and healing. God bless!
ReplyDeleteThank you Jan. I truly appreciate your prayers and good wishes. Bless you, xoxo, Susie
DeleteI am praying for healing for your Ted, and I like the cute photos of your "monkeys" and the dogs.
ReplyDeleteTerra I am grateful for the prayers. I love seeing the little ones and their doggies. It does our hearts good. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteSusie, so glad he is coming home. Lord bless your heart and his. Praying for God to totally heal Ted. Love the precious pictures.
ReplyDeleteThank you Cindy. we need and appreciate all prayers for healing and strength. Everyone is truly wonderful to us. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteI'm so glad Ted gets to come home for awhile, Susie. Yes, I will continue to say prayers for him, and you too. Your snow is beautiful, but right now you could use some of that warmth from the sun. It's been raining a lot lately, which is much needed in our state. The cousins look so cute sitting on the couch interacting with each other. I think about you a lot, Susie, and I appreciate my blog friend very much.
ReplyDeletelove, ~Sheri
Thank you my sweet Sheri. I am so grateful for the prayers and well wishes. This has been rough for both of us and all the family. I am loving seeing Teddy in his chair. I see his lose of energy, that hurts me. He is doing P.T. with his stretch bands. That will help. Seeing our great grandmonkeys did my heart good. :);) Blessings to you and your family. Love you, xoxo, Susie
DeleteIt was great to see Ted's smile when I opened my blog list. This wonderful news. Yes, I will keep you both in my prayers. The kids are adorable. I'm glad you all stayed warm in the frigid weather, even the puppies! Warming up tomorrow I hope.
ReplyDeleteKaren, I am so thankful for the prayers. This is a test at times. My faith has to last me till the ends of time. God has always been with me. Karen, remember our hot summertime. LOL. It would be nice to have a wee warm up. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteYAY! on youar hubby getting to come home ~ C. dif. is VERY scary!
ReplyDeleteStill keeping you all in my thoughts ~
Bobbie, I am certainly cleaning things more. Which is in between being nurse and cook. Thank you for your kind thoughts. I appreciate you. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteI'm so glad he's coming home. I understand how important "normal" is during cancer treatments. I did a blog post one time talking about how much I craved just an ordinary day. My prayers will continue. I know that Jesus is OUR HEALER!! Sending a big hug to you. Being a caregiver is really, really tough. Praying for you as well!
ReplyDeleteRobbin, I know you understand some of the care that is need for Ted. I do have great faith in the power of prayer. I know that God is good. A bit of normal...is looking over at Ted in his recliner and feeling loved. Blessings to you sweet girl, love, xoxo, Susie
DeleteThat's good news for you all. God bless.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Winifred. I like your name. :) I have not heard it for many years. Blessings to you, xoxo, Susie
DeleteI'm so glad of this news. Please tell him of all these blogger ladies who are pulling for him. Our weather is bad too but it has been so good I guess we were due for a bit of it. Stay warm. Many prayers.
ReplyDeleteThank you Peggy. We are so grateful for all the prayers and well wishes . This is a nasty weather now...we will be getting more , so please be safe and stay warm. Bless you, xoxo, Susie
DeleteSo glad Ted is well enough to come home!I know that will be a great comfort to both of you. Praying for continued healing and strength...xo
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda, your prayers are appreciated. It is good to see Ted here in his own recliner smiling. It means so much. Blessi8ngs to you and yours, xoxo, Susie
DeleteSo happy to hear the good news and there's no place like home to help one's spirits and to heal. I know you both are so happy but cautious as well. prayers continue every day and I think about you and him so often. Take care and stay warm. Hugs and lots of love. xo
ReplyDeleteSusie, Thank you dear friend for the prayers. I am praying Ted can heal faster here at home. This nasty weather is making everything more work. I will love seeing some warmer weather. 58 days till spring. LOL I am so ready. Blessings to you and yours, love you, xoxo, Susie
DeleteGood News my friend!
ReplyDeleteContinuing to pray! Sending lots of Home Sweet Home wishes, home is best!
Love, Carla
Thank you Carla. That means so much , good wishes for being home. Blessings to you and your family, xoxo, Susie
DeleteHope you don't have to put up with any more bad weather. I'm sure your husband will be glad to be surrounded by his home and comfort. All the best to both of you! -Jenn
ReplyDeleteThank you Jenn. Ted does seem to be happy in his own surroundings. I just counted 58 more days till spring. :) I am eager. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteOh my goodness, Susie, I've been away from bloging so long I didn't know what was happening in your life. So sorry..Will be praying.
ReplyDeleteThank you Wanda for the prayers. They are so welcomed. Blessings to you and your hubby too. You are in my thoughts and prayers. xoxo, Susie
DeleteThat's good news, Susie. All good wishes and prayers coming your way. I know you are so relieved and happy to have him home again. Big hugs!
ReplyDeleteThank you Jeanie. I am grateful for your kindnesses. The prayers are always welcome, they help us. Blessings to you and yours, stay safe. xoxo, Susie
DeleteContinued prayers for Ted and for you too Susie! I'm so happy to hear he's home!
ReplyDeleteThank you Pilar. It's been a long winter with Ted away. He seems happy to be home. I appreciate your kind prayers, so much. Blessings to you sweet girl, love,xoxo, Susie
DeleteSo glad Ted is doing better. I always called my kids little monkeys when they were growing up, Too cute! Janice
ReplyDeleteThank you Janice. It's good to have Ted home. He is happy in his own surroundings. We love our little monkeys. :):) Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteSuch wonderful news Susie, your husband is a strong man to endure going through the chemo, and recovering from the CDIFF alone is quite the miracle.
ReplyDeleteSending continued thoughts and prayers your way, I'm sure Ted is feeling the love :)
Hugs,
~Jo
Thank you Jo. All your prayers are truly appreciated. Ted does seem happy today. He was tired yesterday. I am so thankful he is a tough man. It helps. Blessings, stay warm and dry. xoxo,Susie
DeleteYou go, Ted. You must be so happy, Susie♥
ReplyDeleteThank you Carrie, It is so nice to see Ted in his chair smiling, because he is home. It is a job tending to his needs and trying to do everyday things too... But it will get better. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeletePrayers prayers prayers
ReplyDeleteSweet Brenda, thank you for those prayers too. Blessings to you, stay warm honey.xoxo, Susie
DeleteGood news about the homecoming! My daughter had C-diff after her accident in 1998. It messed with her recovery and therapy. But eventually it went away. Praying for it to go so your hubby can begin his journey to good health again. God bless you both! Cute kiddos, by the way :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Doris. Hearing of how others have survived illnesses does help and give courage. Every tiny step is in the right direction. I loved seeing the little ones playing and getting along so well. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteWhat wonderful news! He’ll do well being home. Praying for you both. Take care.
ReplyDeleteThank you Nancy. I miss your posts. I am thrilled when I see that Ted feels a tiny bit better each new day. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteOh hes is going to feel so much better at home. Glad he finally home and yall can now enjoy each others company again. I know its so hard on you both.
ReplyDeleteLisa
Thank you Lisa, We have been laughing about things, and laughter is good medicine. We are thankful for each prayer and good wish. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
Deletevery very glad to hear this happy news!! May he get home soon, and may he have a complete and total recovery!
ReplyDeleteThank you Debbi. Ted is home now, hopefully for many days. We are praying he may not have to have the 3rd round of chemo. He has lots of follow up appointments. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteWell, Susie....It seems as if the good Lord is hearing the prayers....another setback is now over....yes, the sunshine can lift one's spirits so I hope the sun continues to shine on you both!
ReplyDeleteThank you Betsy. The sun is so good to see when it is cold outside. I am grateful for God answering prayers and for the prayers . It is so good to know others care. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteGREAT news that Ted is coming home! I know you will be happy to see him every day and he will be HAPPIER to be home! The snow is beautiful, none here for us yet. Perhaps we will get some but I won't count on it. Those little ones are adorable. Nothing better than the laughter of little children. Have a blessed day, I will join you in prayer and thankfulness for all things! HUGS!
ReplyDeleteThank you Theresa. You are so kind. We love having the prayers. I believe in their power. Ted is doing decent today. We have shared some laughs and I know that helps. Blessings to you and yours, xoxo, Susie
DeletePraise the Lord, he's coming home. Chemo is bad, my hubby had throat cancer in 2014, he stills has some after effects from it. Praying he'll be back to normal life soon.
ReplyDeleteThe snow is pretty but oh so cold.
Hi Sylvia, Thank you for the prayers. I send them to you and your husband too. Ted is a good fighter and that has helped...but care giving is totally exhausting at times. Blessings to you and your husband, xoxo, Susie
Deletep.s. it would be nice to sit on our porches wouldn't it? :):)
All my nieces and nephews are referred to as monkeys - you are correct...they really are! I am so happy I found your blog! Prayers for Ted!! I am now following - you can follow back if you wish Annster's Domain
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting. I went to see your blog. I am so looking forward to visiting again. Thank you for the prayers. MY Ted and I had a day today...it's not easy being a caregiver. He tries so hard to make himself feel good. Some times his tummy hurts. That chemo has turn him inside out. We laugh about things we have said and done...so that was so good for both of us. We love our little monkeys, they make us happy. Blessings to you and yours. xoxo, Susie
DeleteI call mine monkeys. My daughter in law was afraid of monkeys when she was a little girl and doesn't especially like the affectionate term. I just love it!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad that Ted is able to come home. That C-diff is terrible. I saw it alot in the nursing home when the residents had had to be on long term antibiotics. Prayers continue for both of you.
Thank you Bonnie. I appreciate the prayers. Ted has his good moments. Then he has cramps..the cdiff and chemo has wrecked his intestines...hopefully it's temporary.
DeleteI too love to call the kids monkeys. When Grandgirl Emma would come over I would sing, "Oh the monkeys have no taisl in Zabuwanga." LOL. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
Dear Susie , I’m so glad to hear your Teddy is home. What a trooper he is. I know this has to be so hard on him, but just look at the beautiful smile!!! Oh, a bushel of
ReplyDeletelittle monkeys. Ha Ha I love it !!! And the puppies. Wow! So glad they have a warm house to live in...
Blessings and continued prayers,
Gert
Thank you my sweet friend. All the wonderful prayers are helping....although at times, I wonder about my stamina..it's hard to be the one doing it all. The young people mean well...but work days, when all the running needs done. Going for blood work right now. I need some of those monkey hugs to pull me thru. LOL. Blessings to you Gert. I think of you often and pray for you to be doing well. love you, xoxo, Susie
DeleteYes, those monkey ((hugs)) would really help you right now. Please accept a virtual one from me.
DeleteBlessings
Gert
So thankful for the good news of Ted coming home! And thankful that he is over the C. Dif too! Sweet pictures of the dogs and Layla, so precious! Blessings and hugs :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Marilyn. It is good to have Ted back home. The healing is slow and painful , but I can see tiny improvements daily. We love getting pictures of the grands...they make us smile. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteThis is such good news, Susie! I know it will be wonderful to have him home and spoil him with attention. God bless you both and those sweet kids, monkeys or not!
ReplyDeleteThank you Dewena. I am so glad Ted is home and doing a wee bit better every day. We sure love our playful little monkeys kids. :) Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteGreat news that he's coming home.
ReplyDeleteThank you. It is so good to have Ted back at home , healing a bit each day. It's stressful at times. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteSo glad that Ted is home. (I hope so as I am finding this a bit late.) This journey to recovery and good health is quite the challenge. I am praying for Ted and believing that he will be back to himself soon. He sure has one of the most amazing smiles I have ever seen. Mercifully, we have a wonderful God Who loves us no matter what. It is a good thing to just place ourselves in His hands. You have been remarkable, Susie. A good wife. Do I ever call grands “monkeys”? LOL. I am sure and I have also called them “yahoos.”
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh Vee, our dad used to call us yahoos and birds. So funny.
DeleteThank you so much for the prayers. It has been super stressful...that is bad enough without hospital and medical professional mess ups. Like not sending all the scrips and trying to find the right numbers to call and get them to call the meds into the CVS. More than once I have been in tears. I hate feeling helpless. It is a good thing we have our loving God. The prayers help me so much..or I would probably be bald from hair tearing. Blessings to you sweet girl. xoxo, Susie
I'm sure glad to hear your Teddy is doing better. God is so good. Prayers still going up for him and all of you. Big hugs and Much Love. xo
ReplyDeleteThank you Susie. I am so grateful for our friendship. Ever so thankful for all the prayers. I will have to do an up-date. Blessings to you and yours, Love you, xoxo,Susie
DeleteI'm checking back in tonight to let you know you are in my thoughts and prayers. You've both been on my mind a lot today and I'm sending you hugs. Take care and God bless you! Hugs, Diane
ReplyDeleteYou and Ted are daily in my prayers. A dear friend had CDiff after chemo and it was awful for her. Ultimately she turned a corner and has gotten back her health (Yay!) and energy. Here's hoping the same for Ted.
ReplyDeleteSo happy to hear that Ted is coming home. Praying all goes well and that he will be able to stay home! I know you will be so happy to have him there. Praying for you both as you make whatever necessary adjustments you must make for his care at home.
ReplyDeleteJust checking in, want you to know you're still in my prayers. I think of you both so often. Hopefully you're not in the mist of bad weather.
ReplyDeleteBlessings
Gert