(snuggling with her Snuggie tonight)
To all of you friends and family that have been in prayer for Elaine, I want to let you know that the news of the day has all been good. After an early morning surgery to have her ovaries removed and a couple of hours in recovery, my wifeforthejourney is back home where she belongs.
The surgeon’s news was encouraging with words like “uncomplicated, clear, and good.” The nursing staff was all very kind and attentive – we have been blessed with quality care every step of the way. Now that Elaine has had this last surgery to remove her ovaries we have used every option available to us to get rid of her cancer and keep it from coming back. Apart from some long-term prescription meds (estrogen blockers) to take, Elaine is going to be concentrating on the slow path to recovery.
Knowing you share my love for Elaine, I ask that you continue in your prayers for her healing. Even though we are now six weeks and counting since her last chemotherapy treatment, she continues to endure the effects of “neuropathy” (painful damage to her nerve endings caused by her last cycle of chemo) in her legs and feet. Elaine has been such a beacon through her cancer, but she is well beyond weary with the whole experience. We have so much to be grateful for and our friends and family are right at the top of our list! I’ll write more when I have the proper time for reflection. Right now, the patient is calling.
Billy
Thanks so much for the update and good news, Billy. Tell her she remains in our hearts and prayers!
Thanks for the update Pastor Billy. I thought of Elaine this morning. Let her know I prayed for her as I ran my miles.
She looks GREAT!
Thanks Billy for such a warm and encouraging update. Please give Elaine our love. All of you remain and continue to be taken before the Lord in prayer. We pray that moment by moment you find a bit of rest and peace for the journey! Blessings.
Pray we will – for her and for you! Thank you for the update!
All's Grace,
Denise
So glad to hear things went well today. Thank you for the update. You are all in my prayers and deep in my heart too. Hugs to Elaine!
Thanks for the update. so good to hear this news!! Give you our love and let her know we are praying for full recovery n soon!!
I know this surgery could not have been easy emotionally. I cannot imagine all you are feeling, precious Elaine.
I am/have been praying.
You are beautiful. And lovely. And someone I admire so very much.
Thank you for the update, Billy..
Elaine,
what a wearisome journey..may this be the 'end' and the beginning of a revitalized and restored anew path…rest easy on Him…Love, Sita
Have been praying for sweet Elaine all day. Thank you for sharing the good news with us! And the great photo as well!!!
Thank you so much for the encouraging update Pastor Billy.
Your family continues to be in my prayers.
I am so glad to hear this good news. Thank you so much for the update. She remains in my prayers. Glad she has you to take good care of her! = )
My dear precious sister, you are in my prayers. How I wish I was there to take care of you… but praying that God will do more than I could ever do or imagine. Looking forward to when we are arm in arm!
Love,
your fan from Portland…
What great news. Praise God for such incredible grace & mercy.
Be sure to give Elaine a big hug from this Sassy Mama. She's a daughter any mother would be proud of; and obviously husbands too.
God bless you, too, Billy.
Kathleen
Praising God that Elaine is doing well. Thank you for sharing with, Billy. And yes, Elaine, is a beacon, to us all. AMEN!
Thank you so much for taking the time to give us the latest. So glad to hear that good news! She has been and will certainly remain in my prayers. She looks beautiful as always!
Still praying 🙂 Luv you!!
Billy…
Thank you so much for the update! Our prayers continue for Elaine and your entire family.
Pastor billy-you are doing such a good job caring for her. Give her a hug from me tonight and we will keep you both in our daily prayers!!
Believing Him~Pamela
Praying for your dear Elaine!
Mary
Thank you for the update, Billy. I think of both of you so often and pray for you and your family. Joey and I want to visit again sometime in the next few weeks but will call first. Please tell the kids hello for us. We love you all and will continue our prayers for complete healing, strength, and freedom from pain.
Dear Pastor Billy, all your family is in our prayers. My life has been impacted and forever changed by the friendship I share with your precious wife. Even during the difficult journey she has been on, she has continued to pour hope into my life, encouraging me through the health challenges I am facing. She continues to give of herself selflessly, ministering to all who stop by for a touch of "peace for the journey".
Please hug her gently for me tonight and let her know she is my prayers.
Blessings to you all,
Joy
Thank you for the update. Having just gone through ovary removal in September…I can understand the next step in this journey. I will be praying!
Thank you for the update! My prayers continue for Elaine for strength, comfort and peace! She is such a blessing to the blogging community…and I'm sure to all who have the pleasure of knowing her in person!
Living for Him, Joan
Thanks so much for the update. I'm so glad surgery went well. I can't imagine how weary she must be, and yet she continues to be such an amazing testimony!
Praying for a quick recovery!
Thank you for the news. I will continue to pray for total healing and peace and rest in the midst of this long haul.
Please remind her that she is loved!
Thank you so much for giving us an update on Elaine, Billy. I have been praying for her today, and for all of you. The picture made me smile.
This was a hurdle that needed to be crossed, and now let the healing continue. Our prayers are with you all.
Give her a special hug for me!
Elaine and Billy….please keep the Faith that you will be back and feeling much better. It may be a long journey but don't give up hope. My prayers have been and will stay with you! God's blessings on you right now!
praying for you both as you walk the slow road to healing hand in hand. Give Elaine a gentle hug for me.
Prayers…
Thank you so much for the update. Have been praying and will continue to trust for God's total healing and strength.
Elaine, I'm praying the effects of the neuropathy will decrease with time. My hips and ankles ached for three months post chemo. I hobbled in the mornings like an old woman…which I am! lol. Now they feel fine. I pray the same for you!
Thank you for the update Billy. Please tell her that she is loved and being lifted up in Lincoln, Nebraska X 2. Amy and I are both prayin'!
Praise You Jesus for watching over our Sister!
Love you Elaine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you for the update, Billy! We will continue to pray for Elaine and the family!
Blessings!
~Beth
We praise GOD for such a successful surgery and the tender care Elaine was given.
Continuing to uphold you during this arduous journey and believing for wonderful, pain free days ahead!
To GOD be the Glory, Great things He has done. ((HUGS))
Thank you, Billy for this encouraging update. We are so blessed here in Blog World with Elaine and you.
Love, prayers, and holy hugs, Kathie
praise God she is "on the path to recovery"..thank you for the update, Pastor Billy!! Praying her to a full recovery SOON!! Hug her gently from us <3
Praising God that all the treatments and surgeries are OVER, and that we can focus on April!!!
Elaine, take it easy and let everyone take care of you. Sure wish I could be there to help y'all. Tell Billy I enjoyed talking to him yesterday. Will call you in a day or two.
Hugs…
Praise God Billy! Thanks so much for the update! We will keep your family in our prayers!
Blessings,
Jill
Thanks for the update, Billy. I will keep Elaine in my prayers for her strength and a speedy recovery. She looks great! I look forward to hearing more great news soon!!!
Love and Hugs,
Kennisha
keeping you close to my heart elaine and billy
Thanks for letting us know how Elaine is doing, Billy. Praying for you all. I pray for endurance, perseverance, comfort, and peace for the journey as always:)
Blessings,
katiegfromtennessee
Thank you for the update! I am praying for all of you. She looks wonderful!
Thank you so much for keeping us up-to-date. She is such a precious woman to me. She is always so encouraging even in this difficult path she has been walking.
Please let her know that I am praying for her daily–continuously.
I'm praying for you too. I know it must be so hard to watch the one you love most going through this. You are walking with her, I know.
Praying always,
Sheryl
I am so glad this is behind you and your feet are on the journey to recovery. I pray the pain from the chemo will end. My sister has the same issues with her chemo. I had hoped to talk to you last week but I hit the wall. I was trying to do too much too soon. Don't copy that plan Elaine. Rest. I know that can be boring but it is necessary. We look forward to hearing you are feeling good. Snuggle in with the Lord and rest in Him. b
Thanks for this update Billy – Elaine is so blessed with a great husband and I am praying for her daily! God is faithful!
please tell her i love her and thank God for her and i'm praying.
Thankful WITH you guys that this surgery is behind you. My prayers are with you both!
Thankful WITH you guys that this surgery is behind you. My prayers are with you both!
Praising the Lord with words of good news and continuing to pray in His name for complete healing and peace. Love my precious sister, Elaine!
Billy.
Just saw this.
Continue to be in prayers.
Your "old" friend
Kaylea
Glad to hear the good news! You Elaine and the family are always in our prayers….
I'm so appreciative of the update! Praying for a speedy and full recovery.
Elaine, I read a comment you left on Lelia's blog recently. It really struck a cord of familiarity with me. I, too, wish I had some girl friends to break apart the Word with over a good cup of coffee. I love Bible studies and devotions–I really do–but there is something about digging into the Word and chewing on it with friends. I wonder why it's so hard to find people to do that with? Since you have that same desire, I thought that I would commit it to prayer and see if God will allow those people to come into our lives so that our desire will become reality.
Prayers and blessings, Elaine. Thank you for nudging me in ways I never knew needed nudging. You are a sweet, godly woman indeed.
Rebecca
The long weary road… I'll be praying for those little glimpses of God's gracious love and care so that Elaine will feel His presence and hold fast. Thanks for the update.
I have been praying for Elaine daily. Thank you so much for this update. Sounds like between you and God…she's in good hands.
Elaine, my prayers for your complete restoration and my thanksgiving unto GOD for all that His Hand upon your life is doing–remains! He's faithful!
Blessings in Jesus Name!!
Lisa