Today's challenge is already posted and I have a card....it's a GREAT day in more ways than one.
Love this old stamp set using one of my favorite color combinations (anything with black). Used to hate ribbon until I started using the bow easy but this one was without the bow easy so was my least favorite embellishment. Newest tool is the piercing pad. You can see this challenge here: Forums at Splitcoaststampers
I am posting this early so more people can see and read my information. I want to thank all of you for your kind comments and prayers for my son, Todd. This was about the worst week I have ever had. Teri, Todd's wife, called me early Tuesday morning while I was on the phone with my sister. I didn't take the call because I did not know who it was and was talking to my sis long distance. When I got beeped again in a few seconds, I knew something was up so I tried to take the call but did not go through. On my way upstairs to get my mobile phone to see who was trying to get in touch with me, the phone rang again. It was Teri telling me my son was in the hospital with chest pains and that they had given him nitroglycerin to ease the pain. When I arrived at the hospital, the doctor came in with the results of the CAT scan since they were checking him for a blood clot in his lung. She told in us in a very kind way that this was one of those rare instances when they are looking for something but find something else. No blood clot but a fairly large mass that was surrounding his thoracic vein. She said she was sure it was not cancer but needed to be looked at right away. Next doctor (heart) said he was waiting on the stress test because this find was way more important than his heart...what a bedside manner he had!!! The internal medicine surgeon said very difficult area to get a biopsy and in the process his lung could collapse. When this doctor was leaving later in the day, I was outside having one of my many crying spells I did not want my son to see and he stopped and told me there was a 60/40 percent chance it was cancer but to hold onto the 40 percent since he never had smoked!!! Anyone who knows me at all, can only image what this did to me. I went back to say goodnight to my son and drove home crying all the way so I could get him on my church's prayer chain right away. We have very good prayer warriors. I also was consoled by my sister and Anne Ryan by phone and the relief of being able to get it out and cry with someone helped so much. I did not spend much time on SCS because I could not even think but did notice several comments from you wonderful crafters sending prayers and thoughts my way. I am truly grateful to all of you for this. The next morning, the worse news possible came from the doctor who was going after the biopsy. He said he was sure it was inside the vein and he would have to go through his artery in his neck to get enough to biopsy and it was a very delicate procedure which could result in bleeding inside. He scared my son so much minutes before taking him in for the procedure and I was not happy with the doctor at that moment. He also said that if it was cancer, it would be a major operation to remove it. This was devastating news. One hour later, Todd was returned to his room....smiling!!! He said the dye did not highlight any mass. They took another CAT scan and the other tests and it was gone. The doctors had no explanation other than the vein had a bulge at the bottom. I am claiming this as a miracle from God and that the bulge is where the mass was removed and it just hadn't straightened out yet. I am sorry this is so long but it was a lot easier to put it into one message for all to see. God is good. Prayers were answered.
Hugs to all of you!!!!!
Date: Thursday, September 10, 2009 GMT Views: 2875
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Registered: December 15, 2006 Location: my heart remains in France Posts: 22234
Fri, Sep 11, 2009 @ 12:45 AM
I am sooooooooooooo happy for you!!! What a devastating thing to go through, but what a truly wonderful ending!!!
Also, the colouring on your card is absolutely marvelous!!!
Registered: May 2, 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 24136
Fri, Sep 11, 2009 @ 1:39 AM
ConnieJo, your card is stunning!!!! But what really brought a smile to my face was the news that your son is improving! May God continue to bless you and your loved ones and keep you in good health....
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Linda
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"Never resent growing old; so few have the chance to do so."
Registered: July 12, 2005 Location: Hugging a golden and stamping' in PA Posts: 21216
Fri, Sep 11, 2009 @ 2:50 AM
The Lord is sooo wonderful..."Cast all your cares on Him and He will care for you." What an answer to prayer this is. I am so sorry for the emotional pain you have been through, but thank you so much for your wonderful testimony. I'm sure it will be an encouragement to many! BTW, your card is beautiful!
Registered: October 15, 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 38718
Fri, Sep 11, 2009 @ 4:07 AM
So glad to hear that your son is going to be fine, Connie Jo! What a scary week for you all! Your card is really beautiful! I love that stamp and your coloring is outstanding!
Registered: December 26, 2007 Location: Posts: 1308
Fri, Sep 11, 2009 @ 4:20 AM
Your card grabed my eye. The colors are so bright and cheerful. Then i got to you happy ending story. Wow Wow. There still are some good things happening in our world. It gives you hope. So happy for you. I have 2 sons. I really believe there has to be something out there. We can only "Try" to understand. Sometimes we just have to believe! Diana
Registered: February 10, 2006 Location: Mid-Atlantic Posts: 13152
Fri, Sep 11, 2009 @ 4:42 AM
Thank you so much for sharing this very beautiful card and your VERY BEAUTIFUL testimony of the Lord's healing touch on your son!!!
~ Rita
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God demonstrated His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us ... being now justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him. Romans 5:8 & 9
Registered: June 22, 2007 Location: Knightdale, NC Posts: 249
Fri, Sep 11, 2009 @ 4:48 AM
Wow! God does work in mysterious ways! I am so happy for you that your son is going to be okay. Now, let's talk about your card--it is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!! This is one of my all time favorite stamp sets and you used it well. Thanks for sharing--not only your card, but the amazing story of God's grace.