God is sooooooooooo good. You look great coming down that hallway. It's uphill from now on.. Keep up the good work. Can't wait for you to beat me in cards again!!!
Take care my friend, Love you much, Karen

Well, it's about time you ate something ! I told Phyllis to bring you some sugar wafers to eat. Man, we better tell everyone to move out of the way of your tall walker. Do you have a license for it ??? Now that you are up, there will be no stopping you, huh. I am doing a little better on the congestion, I sure hope it gets out of here by the weekend. I hate being sick. Love you , keep on keeping on, Marilyn

Praise God for a glorious day. Love the news of the day. Thanks for the post.

Mary (Karen's friend)

Yippee!! You are doing G-R-R-E-E-A-A-T-T-T Aunt Bloss!!! Sending you bunches of love from Jeff and Jason and expecially me!!!!

Darlene

Well let's just praise the Lord! So thankful for every little improvement. We are all lifting up prayers and praise. Love, Sarge

Yeeeeeesssss, Bloss...Way to go girl, Sounds like you're improving bunches!! You sho'em what-for.

Love Ya,

Hoot

Hi Girl, good news is easy to take.I want you to start eating like you do on Friday nights, like from 4 P.M.to 11. We do have FUN.I can't wait. Carol, my heart goes out to you for your care and love for your mother.Nothing warms a mother's heart like having a child like you. Having spent 5 weeks at Duke at one time plus countless weeks at other times with my late husband I understand your plight,but you would not be any other place.I know that also. God bless and my prayers continue. P. S.,Sherry EAT!!!!!!! Much Love, Jo-Anne(Jo-Jo)

Good Morning Sherry,,, We love you and are praying for your speedy recovery.....Eva

Still praying and you can do it. God gave you the Spirit and the will power.

Go for It !

Love, John & Priscilla

Sherry, You hang in there, if anyone can "HOE THAT ROW" its you. Bob and I are praying for you continualy... I was at a Duke clinic today for my B.P. I thought of you being so close....LOL Eva

hi sherrie praying for you love emma james

Sherry, my friend, yes, you do have a long row to hoe, but it is done one row at a time, which is what you are currently doing. I am very proud of you, and I know you can do this, you are a great gardener, you love hard work, so just please keep on hoeing. Love, Marilyn

Tell her we are praying hard. Delores

Carol,
You are such a trooper! Thank the Lord for your loving care of Aunt Bloss and your sweet spirit that goes out to all those hospital workers, visitors, and us reading your updates at home. I am praying for your continued strength. It is surely scary for you and for us. We are praying that all these issues will continue to improve, especially the speech and attention issues. If you think of anything I can do, please let me know.
Love,
Connie

Hi, Sherry!
Glad you're making improvements. Be patient and continiued pray will keep you moving!
Thoughts and prayers,
Mary Herring (Karen's friend)

Carol, thanks for the update. Our family looks forward to each tidbit about Aunt Cherry Lee. We are continually praying for a complete healing. Love, Delores.

My prayers are continually with you, Sherry. Your doctors and nurses are in my prayers, as well as your children, grandchildren, and close friends who love you so and can provide support for you in these tough times!
May God provide more healing each day and less excitement! Praying for the hearing aid issue to be resolved soon, and for you to get back to normal.
Much love,
Kathy Fletcher

Glad to hear you all are making progress!! It can seem slow going, but hang in there! I hope your room has a window so you can at least enjoy this beautiful day from the inside! Prayers are continuing for you!!
Love,
Beth

I know it has been rough for you, but we need to realize this isn't just a scratch you have had, it was major surgery. Your heart is adjusting to the new valve and your body is trying to heal from the cutting on it. It will take time. I think considering what you have undergone, one week later, you are doing fantastic. You have been so blessed with all the journaling Carol has been doing and all the friends that have been "signing" your guestbook, I hope in time you can read them and feel all the love and encourage-ment going on for you.Just remember God is good, and he has promised good for you. Love, Marilyn

Well, more good news,stepping down from ICU, I will be looking for tonights update, and how the walking went.
When I get the word I will call the room to chat. I am taking cough med and musinex and all trying to kick out this beastly congestion.
Otherwise keep up the good work, my friend. Love ya good, Marilyn

We thank God for you and your progress. Still praying and trusting that the Loed will continue to be at your side. Keep pulling to win.

I am trying to keep the class informed. You know "old" folks are, they don't use computers and they keep their telephones on "screening for calls."

Love, John & Priscilla

Hi, Carol, just a quick note to thank you again for all these wonderful, informative updates. We are happy to hear your latest update where there's been some improvement in several areas. We love you all and are continuing to pray for you all. - Wanda

Praising God on this glorious beautiful Fall evening!! God is good, Sherry, I see the ups and downs but all the wonderful family, friends, prayers and your great outlook on life along with your love of our Lord Jesus Christ is making all of this experience positive!
Keep your chin up for your recovery to move forward..Mary Herring (Karen's friend)

Aunt Bloss,

You are doing GREAT! You are improving and tomorrow you will improve a little bit more. God is holding your hand just as I did today. "For I am the LORD, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you."

I love you SO much!
Darlene

Sooooooooooooooooo, very good to hear of your remarkable improvement. Of course, you are trying to do all you can to get yourself about, what did they expect, you have always been a go getter, won't sit still for a moment, love to be doing. Sounds, like your back !!! Can't wait until you can have more visitors. I would have come with the Boyles but they left from Autryville, and I have some congestion. I don't want to get you sick. I'm so delighted you are doing better. Hang in there kid-o. Love, Marilyn

Dear Mrs. Allen,
We thank God for your continued healing and progress. May the Lord comfort and strengthen you in the days ahead. We prayed for you at our church this morning. May the Lord bless you!
Love,
The Nagele Family
New Life Church

I haven't stopped praying for you and I was excited to read your journal today. This is my first time on the computer since surgery.

I am moving very slowly, but I am moving. I listened to son, John, preach today and enjoyed having two of my daughters here to pamper me.

You just hang in there and keep praising Jesus. He will be with you at every turn.

Love, Pris and John

I am so pleased to hear that today is better! We will continue to pray for your healing. Church isn't the same without your beautiful smile! Please keep me on the notifications? Shirley

Oops, forgot to sign. That was me, Carol!

Love,
Leslie

Praise God for the good steps (both literally and figuratively) you've made today, Mrs. Allen. Keep on truckin'! Carol, I'm still praying for all of you. What a blessing it is for your mom to have you there. If I'm ever in that situation, I sure hope someone will sit by me and talk to my doctors and nurses like you are doing for your mom. Priceless!

Sherry , you are on our minds continually.....God is so good. Thank your daughter for the updates. You have a family to be so proud of...Again Thank God for your recovery. See you in Church soon. I'm seeing a Duke Dr. on Tues...I'm going to get the help I've been praying for. God bless you today as you continue your uphill battle....LOL Eva

Praise God for the good report. Cherry Lee certainly knows who the Great Physician is. Love and prayers, Delores

Praise be to God !!!! Psalm 27:14 came to mind this morning. "Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord."
How perfect is that in light of how she is now doing. I myself am down with some chest congestion, thus I would not want to share my germs with her. I am praying and getting some rest, as I want you to rest, and get strong. Love you good, Marilyn

We are still praying for Sherry and for you, Carol, as you watch over your mom and her caregivers. Praying for the doctors to be able to figure out all that is happening and for her hearing aid to be found, as well. So thankful that God is in control of it all!
Love,
Kathy Fletcher

P.S. Really glad that Eugene could make it over to Duke. I know that was such a comfort to you, Carol.

Aunt Bloss, you keep working hard to get better cause you're a fighter! We are praying for you and know you are in good hands.

Love,
Connie

DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT:
You are either a helper or a hurter when it comes to reaching the world for Christ. Why? Because, like “Big Brother,” the world is watching your “Sunday-go-to-church” behavior and wondering how it compares to your behavior the rest of the week.

Do they see you giving your time and resources to help them when they’re hurting? Do they witness how you treat your family? Or how you entertain your friends? Or do you even know their names?

ACTION POINT:
The greatest argument for Christ and the greatest argument against Christ is the life of a Christian. “Let the lower lights be burning! Send a gleam across the wave! Some poor fainting struggling seaman You may rescue, you may save” (Philip P. Bliss).

Sherry you are the argument for Christ. And Carol so are you. God bless you both today. Marilyn

Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers and hoping it will not be very long before you are feeling so much better. Donna

Thank you God that she is doing better. Carol, you are amazing.

Carol, Thanks for the updates. I am praying for your mom & also for you as you care for her. Love, Jan Porter

Carol,
Thanks for the update. I am happy for the news about blood sugar and the excellent attention she is getting. Also worried about the possibility of stroke, and will pray hard that this has not happened. I know you are busy. I wish I could be there to help you. Hang in there girl. Also, please keep us posted.
Love,
Connie

we are thinking and our prayers are with you. we send all our love. Teresa and Jerry

hey g-ma,
i hope you are feeling better and i've been thinking and praying for you. i hope to see you soon. love you, lydia.

Dear Carol, please don't be too upset about what is happening to your mom. A couple of days after my surgery, my heart rate spiked too and I went into Atrial Fibrilation, which is also common. They gave me some meds and it cleared up very quickly. It was probably 4 days before I really wanted to eat anything as I just wasn't hungry. this is also very common. I have had several problems come up that delayed my recovery, but it has now been 3 months since my surgery, and I can't tell you how much better I feel than before my surgery. I have so much more energy. Your mom will come through this better than ever even is she has a few setbacks. Some people just do. Praying for you and your mom. Sincerely, Inge Colby

Dummy me, I though my email had to have a new entry to see your new postings. So I missed all the excitement you were having, going back into ICU and all. I am glad you are going to have around the clock obsevation, after all that was a big surgery you had. This is just a bump in the road, enjoy the ride, you are in great hands. Keeping you prayed up and wanting to see you so bad, but knowing you aren't up for it right now. So just know you are loved. Marilyn

Ms sherry, I am so glad to hear how well you are doing! You have been in my thoughts and prayers! Keep up the good work! You are such an inspiration! Love you, Dawn J

I'm happy to hear the updates and progress of the day!

Mary (Karen's Friend)

Sherry, WE are praying evryday for you....You are one tough cookie, so I know you will be fine very soon. Love to you....Eva & Bob

Dear Carol and Mrs. Allen,
We want you to know that you are in our prayers. May the Lord shine His face on you and continue the healing that has been started. May He lift up His countenance on you as you wait for the complete healing and give you peace.
You are in God's hands.
Blessings, Sonja for Mark and family

I may have inadvertently unsubscribed myself. If I have please put me back.
Thanks Marilyn

Sorry, I meant to say it might not feel like it to you!!