Tuesday, January 18, 2011

A View From the Edge, and Back


The biopsy report came back from the pathologist today. The tumor was invasive but NOT malignant. Surgery over, no further treatment is required other than to just take it easy for a few more weeks.

I can't thank everyone enough for their prayers. Somewhere up north the sun is shining and my guardian angel will be resting a little easier after his mission today is done.
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85 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    Hot diggity damn!!! Excellent news!

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  2. JoannaJanuary 18, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    Oh thank GOD

    and I mean that in the most literal way possible. That is the best news I've had all week.

    Call me when you're up for it, and we'll reschedule lunch. *hugs* q

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    I hope you'll pass on our collected gratitude for everything they've done to all the health care professionals who took care of you. They've done well.

    Tonight, a Guinness in their honor.

    Jim

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  4. TenMileJanuary 18, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    Good. Heal well.

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  5. Hat TrickJanuary 18, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    Great news!

    Thanks for the update.

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  6. TJICJanuary 18, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    Is "congratulations" the right thing to say? Anyway - that's great! I look forward to decades more blogging! ;-)

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  7. Guffaw in AZJanuary 18, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    THANK GOD! Please keep taking good care.

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  8. Rev. PaulJanuary 18, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    We are so happy to hear the good news. Our best - and our prayers - to you.

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  9. CrustyrustyJanuary 18, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    Yay :)

    Get some rest.

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  10. stopsignJanuary 18, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    I'm so Glad to hear this Great News for you~Now rest up and breathe :-)

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  11. MAJ ArkayJanuary 18, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    Do exactly what the doc said, and take it easy now. Cook and post the recipes. Clean weapons. Pet Barkley. But above all, take it easy.

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  12. drjimJanuary 18, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    YAY!!!

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  13. igolf2January 18, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    Wonderful News - as a new follower to your blog I said a prayer for you - thanks for sharing your views and stories.

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  14. CarolJanuary 18, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    Great news! Your guardian angel is probably relieved to have your readers off his/her back.

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    Wonderful news. Now go get 'em tiger.
    YOF

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  16. MO BroJanuary 18, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    HAPPY, HAPPY!
    Prayer works!
    May more Blessings come into your life, and they WILL!

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  17. CarteachJanuary 18, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Best news I've heard in a long time

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  18. God, Gals, Guns, GrubJanuary 18, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Amen!

    Dann in Ohio

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  19. RichDJanuary 18, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    That is the best news I have heard in a long time. Glad to hear it. Take care and get better soon.

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  20. Christina RN LMTJanuary 18, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    That's FANTASTIC NEWS! I'm so very, very happy for you. (And for me and your other friends and readers, because I'm selfish like that! ;) )

    Now get some rest!

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  21. idahobobJanuary 18, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Yea!!!!

    And the prayers for you continue.

    Bob
    III

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  22. ViolentIndifferenceJanuary 18, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Yay!

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  23. ShannonJanuary 18, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    Waffles and White Zin for everybody...HUZZAH!

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  24. Captain TightpantsJanuary 18, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    Good to hear miss, and glad it takes some of the worry from your mind. Keep up the rest & recovery.

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  25. Joan of Argghh!January 18, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    Now we can all rest!

    Wonderful news.

    :o)

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  26. HossBossJanuary 18, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    That's great, Brigid! I know that lifts a weight off your shoulders.

    Hmmm ...ten more days off work will be good for you (taking it easy) and good for us (I hope) ...more time to post? You have been missed, Missy!

    : )

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  27. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    Great news.

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  28. BlackeagleJanuary 18, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    Excellent news!

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  29. KeadsJanuary 18, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    GREAT News! SO Happy for you!

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  30. DaddyBearJanuary 18, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    Outstanding! Love to hear good news!

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  31. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    Very glad to hear it!

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  32. GreyBeardJanuary 18, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    HooRaayyy!

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  33. ChipJanuary 18, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    That's great Brigid, one down now waiting for good news on a friend

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  34. MonteJanuary 18, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    HooRah !
    Great is the Day and great is the love of God, and dear friends.

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  35. joatedJanuary 18, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    Good for you!

    Excellent news of this nature is always welcome.

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  36. SixJanuary 18, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    Today is a very, very good day. Lu and I are so happy Brigid.

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  37. Mac from MichiganJanuary 18, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    OUTstanding. Just. Simply. Outstanding.

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  38. BobGJanuary 18, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    W00t!
    **Thumbs up**

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  39. Home on the RangeJanuary 18, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    Mac - oh yes, a celebration. First a Belgium waffle with bourbon honey butter.

    Followed by a large glass of wine.

    After that, who knows.

    Naked scrabble?

    MUZJIKS - 79 points
    EZIQUE - 77 points
    JUKEBOX - 77 points
    ZOMBIFY - 76 points
    ASPHYXY - 75 points
    JEZEBEL - 75 points.
    PACKWAX - 75 points
    QUETZAL - 75 points
    SQUEEZE - 75 points
    SQUIFFY - 76 points.

    I WIN!!

    OK maybe not. (but it was a nice thought).

    But Barkley got an extra biscuit, the Rangebuddy younguns gave me a big hug and asked if Aunt B would build a super secret pillow fort in a week or two, and I will sleep deep for the first time since trouble brewed.

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  40. DavidJanuary 18, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    Wonderful news!

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  41. ViolentIndifferenceJanuary 18, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    "asked if Aunt B would build a super secret pillow fort in a week or two"

    Don't forget everyone gets a flashlight.

    Sleep deep. You deserve it.

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  42. old okieJanuary 18, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    As Tony The Tiger would say That is GRRRRREAT News

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  43. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    Thank you. Important news for all of us who care about you.

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  44. BorepatchJanuary 18, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    YAY!!!

    Happy dance! (it's probably a good thing you can't see this - my dancing can be a bit strange). But Yay!

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  45. StormdraneJanuary 18, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    Wondrous good news! :)

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  46. Tango JulietJanuary 18, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    Best news ever! :)

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  47. EricJanuary 18, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    So it was a toomah!

    Word verification: suckle

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  48. StephenJanuary 18, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    YESS!!!!!!!!

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  49. mushroomJanuary 18, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    Good news. The Lord knows we need you around for quite a while yet.

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  50. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    Praise God

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  51. On a Wing and a WhimJanuary 18, 2011 at 11:45 PM

    Oh, thank God! Wonderful news - thank you for sharing that, Brigid!

    Hope the healing continues to be smooth, fast, and trouble-free!

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  52. Bob in TampaJanuary 19, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    Wonderful news. Now we can let God get on to His other concerns.

    We are thankful and happy for you!

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  53. riverwalkerJanuary 19, 2011 at 12:19 AM

    Glad you are going to be OK.

    Heal quickly, my friend.

    RW

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  54. Mark Philip AlgerJanuary 19, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    Please allow me to say, "Whew!"

    Breathing, now.

    And ... ::smile::

    M

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  55. EdJanuary 19, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    I'm happier than a Meth Lab for you.

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  56. Onkel BrumlaJanuary 19, 2011 at 1:11 AM

    Shiny!

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  57. FargazerJanuary 19, 2011 at 1:36 AM

    Congratulations and best wishes for a swift return to your usual routine!

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  58. Cond0011January 19, 2011 at 2:03 AM

    Whew. That was close.

    Great news!

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  59. Josh KruschkeJanuary 19, 2011 at 4:54 AM

    :-)

    W.V. Narights

    It's all taken care of it's narights now.

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  60. Answers? I don't know the questions.January 19, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    Great news and it must be comforting to have so many people care about you. And I'm guessing a high percentage have never met you in person. Speaks to your talent to be able to touch people with the written word.

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  61. Jay GJanuary 19, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    Phew. That's one set of fingers I can uncross, at least for now.

    Great news, Brigid, great news.

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  62. Rick O' SheaJanuary 19, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    Just got the news...

    Yay, Brigid!

    Wonderful, wonderful news.
    I am very happy and very relieved for you.

    A glass will be raised in your honor tonight.

    Now go enjoy some of that deep, peaceful sleep...

    Rick

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  63. MonkeywranglerJanuary 19, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Outstanding news, Brigid! Praise God!

    Vic303

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  64. MagiKJanuary 19, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    Very glad to hear that. Bullet Dodged time to get out and send a few down range :D

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  65. Old NFOJanuary 19, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Thank you Lord...

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  66. Miz MinkaJanuary 19, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    What wonderful news!!!!!! I'm so glad you're going to be OK. Be sure to follow doctor's orders and take it easy while your body heals. :)

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  67. Mike W.January 19, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    That's awesome news! May you have many more healthy years Brigid.

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  68. JTJanuary 19, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Excellent news.

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  69. Big CatJanuary 19, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    Great news from a great lady! Prayers continueing for quick healing and better then ever.

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  70. GhostrifleJanuary 19, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    That has brightened a cold evening.
    Take care of yourself.

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  71. RobbieJanuary 19, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    Excellent news indeed! Thanks for the update!

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  72. HermitJimJanuary 19, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    I'm very happy you got good news!

    Many folks care about your well being, Ms. Brigid...

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  73. Warrior KnitterJanuary 19, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    YIPPEE!!

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  74. PA State CopJanuary 19, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    Blessings. http://i827.photobucket.com/albums/zz200/pepper2010_bucket/crossandpraysmiley.gif

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  75. AanooshJanuary 19, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    YAY! Great news. We're glad you're going to be around for a whole long time.

    Chris

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  76. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    Good.

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  77. EverettJanuary 19, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    Best news I've heard in months!! Limber up that trigger finger.

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  78. KimJanuary 19, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    Absolutely fabulous news!!!!!!

    You can stop holding your breath now. Hope you get a wonderful night's sleep.

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  79. Murphy's LawJanuary 19, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    Much good news. Even Audie Murphy is happier for hearing it.

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  80. LarryJanuary 19, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Outstanding!

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  81. UnknownJanuary 20, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    Great news.

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  82. Fuzzy CurmudgeonJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    That's wonderful news, Brigid. :)

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  83. phlegmfataleJanuary 20, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    An answered prayer. *relief!*

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  84. Cathy J.January 20, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    I am so glad to read this! You are a blessing to us!

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  85. The FreeholderJanuary 21, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    Good to know all is well. Take care of yourself.

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