UPDATE: I was able to talk to my mom on the phone tonight. I cannot tell you how good that was for my heart. The aneurysm was more involved than they thought, but the surgery went well. Given the incision location / where they removed skull for access, she looks a little like Rocky Balboa tonight, and will for the next few days. That eye is very swollen and blackened, and the stitch line is obviously not pretty. They are managing her pain and she is resting. I will be talking to her tomorrow and will let you all know how things are progressing. ~ Linda
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My Dad called about 45 minutes ago - I honestly thought he was calling with the "halftime score."
Better.
Through sobs of relief, my Dad told me they were done with the surgery and beginning to close. All went according to plan and quicker than anticipated.
Thank you all for the thoughts and prayers - hearing my phone ding constantly today has been such a strong reminder that you have held my family in your hearts.
I will update after I hear from Kim and Dad again once they have been allowed to see Mom for a few minutes.
Please keep holding her in your hearts. She's little, I promise she doesn't take up a lot of space. :O)
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So glad to hear the good news! Continuing thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery.
Posted by: Bel | Thursday, August 11, 2011 at 11:45 AM
Doing distant Reiki for your Mom. Hang in there!
Posted by: Suchitra | Thursday, August 11, 2011 at 11:37 AM
So happy to hear that she is doing well....continued thoughts & prayers coming your way.
Posted by: Sue, Sacramento | Thursday, August 11, 2011 at 11:01 AM
Fantastic news.
Posted by: SK | Thursday, August 11, 2011 at 11:01 AM
Awesome news...hoping more good info is coming later. Take care of yourself :)
Posted by: Eileen in MD | Thursday, August 11, 2011 at 09:52 AM
Wonderful update! If she continues to progress at such a rapid rate, when will she be able to go home?
Posted by: Chicky (Kathy) | Thursday, August 11, 2011 at 09:30 AM
Yes! Great news! Continued thoughts for you and the family!
Posted by: IrishM | Thursday, August 11, 2011 at 07:59 AM
Sending you continued prayers and hugs. So good to hear that things are going well.
Posted by: Kelly in PA | Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at 11:15 PM
What a relief for you all. Continued thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
Posted by: Lisa H. | Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at 10:32 PM
Wonderful news!! You are in my thoughts :)
Posted by: Michelle in Il | Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at 07:12 PM
Great news, and I hope the news continues to be just as wonderful, as so many people continue to pray!!
Posted by: dawnb | Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at 06:03 PM
Fantastic news!! Continued prayers for your mom and your family - I hope she goes home very soon!
Posted by: Leslie | Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at 05:02 PM
SO glad to hear it, Linda! Keeping your Mom, you, and your whole family in my thoughts and prayers.
Posted by: Another Lori in TX | Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at 05:01 PM
Positivity and love to you and your family. Keeping y'all in my thoughts.
Posted by: Leigh in FL | Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at 04:20 PM
Excellent! Here's hoping and praying for a quick and easy recovery. Thanks for sharing the good news :)
Posted by: Eileen in MD | Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at 04:15 PM
Wonderful news Linda - continued prayers for your mom and your family!
Posted by: Theresa from Virginia | Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at 04:00 PM
Yea! More love, prayers and positive thoughts still heading your way from the ATL!!
Posted by: Cheryl S in ATL | Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at 03:59 PM
Yay! Good to hear...still thinking and praying!
Posted by: Lise | Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at 03:52 PM
So glad to hear that. May she have a swift recovery. :-)
Posted by: Jennifer | Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at 03:47 PM
Awesome--but as Chicky said, there was never a doubt in my mind! Continued thoughts and prayers . . .
Posted by: RBlues | Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at 03:34 PM
So glad to hear. Flying in the clouds today I was hoping my prayers would get there to God a little quicker. I think they did! Light and love coming your way for a speedy recovery!
Posted by: Amy in CT | Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at 03:32 PM
Will keep the light, love and prayers coming!
Posted by: Jean in MI | Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at 03:28 PM
That's wonderful news! Will continue sending prayers!
Posted by: SK | Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at 03:23 PM
Fantastic
Posted by: Bobbsey | Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at 03:23 PM
Quadruple! I just got home and came here first looking for positive news (I knew it wouldn't be anything else!)....Thank God for miracles. Love you!
Posted by: Chicky (Kathy) | Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at 03:12 PM
Double and triple ditto on what Lori said!!
Posted by: Katy | Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at 02:54 PM
That is great news! So far, so good! Prayers continuing until all of you are done with this ordeal :-)
Posted by: Mary Ellen in GA | Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at 02:39 PM
Oh Linda, thank god. What a relief. I have tears of happiness for your family.
Posted by: NH Diane | Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at 02:38 PM
Yeah, what Lori said!!!
Posted by: Dorothy R | Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at 02:35 PM
Hallelujah!!!! Prayers unceasing until you give us the "all clear."
Posted by: Lori in Texas | Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at 02:32 PM