Good Morning, Sherry!!! I am so thankful you are doing so well!! It might feel like it to you at the moment but you have come a long way. I am praying that the Lord wll take away your nausea and I know He will. If I have to be put out I get the same way so I know how that feels. I have felt a peace (even before you went into surgery) from the Lord and I knew you were going to be just fine. I still feel that peace so I know with Him you will be better and better as each day passes. Thanks, Carol, because I was also wondering why your Mom was called Bloss. Also I want to thank you so much for the journal updates because they are such a blessing!

I just thank the Lord that you got a second opinion!! Just know that you are one day closer to being fully recovered and doing what you want to do and not what you have to do (right now)!!! I love you. Suzanne

These updates have been such a wonderful blessing! Thank you so much for these, and we're continuing to lift up prayers for Mrs. Allen and for all of you. We're also giving thanks for His many blessings! - Wanda

Morning glory, I'm praying God will encourage your heart today, as he has blessed your life, and surrounds you with love ones as you seek to get better, so that
you will be able to glorify HIM as you keep getting better, and when you come home you will serve him more than you ever have before. Sherry, you have made a difference in so many lives, one life at a time.I pray you will feel like eating today. Take it easy my friend. Love ya good, Marilyn

Hi Aunt Bloss,
You are similar to my mom (your sister) in many ways when you get sick and have surgery. That nausea is the pits.... You are doing great and God is so good.

'I love you "good now"'
Darlene

Hi Girl, prayers have been answered, praise God. I know the nausea is awful. It won't last much longer.I recall the 7 heart related surgeries Earl had.I had a lot of experience waiting. Carol can now identify with that. However, the worst is over.Carol said you were joking around with your doctor today.I knew you would not lose your sense of humor, laughter,etc., not for a moment.Love,Jo-Anne (Jo-Jo)

Carol, could the nausea have someething to do with her hernia ? I know she was on that special liquid medicine before she went up to Duke, perhaps that is the problem. Ask Sherry about it.
I know you will be lonely without the rest of the family, but Hoot and all will be there tomorrow. I hope to be there Friday, and I think the Boyles will be also.
Hang tough, and we will keep praying,.blessings Marilyn

What a blessing to read of your sucessful surgery! I'm so glad everything has gone well this far and pray that you are having a good night. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you. JoAnne Starling (Bobby's sister).

Be sure to eat and take all the pain pills they give you. You can face the nausea thing if it happens. One step at a time my friend. Remember no pain no gain. You are going the downside of this, it is getting better. Thank God you are up out of bed and being somewhat cranky, that is indeed a good sign. Sleep when you can, enjoy the pampering you are getting. Carol, is so good to keep us updated like this. How are Mike & Phyllis holding up ? Good night, eat your dinner. Marilyn

Wow! Amazing progress in just 24 hours! Keep up the great work, Mrs. Allen!! We are praying for you and are so excited to hear the positive updates!

Beth Henry and family

Not till the loom is silent and the shuttles cease to fly, shall God unroll the canvas and explain the reason why: The dark threads are as needful, in the Weavers's skillful hand, as the threads of gold and silver in the pattern He has planned.
G-ma the "dark threads" you feeling right now, are all apart of the beautiful canvas God is creating in your life. Keep hanging in there.
luv ya good,
~Julia

Tell Bloss that with that red snood she's a dead ringer for Lady GaGa. Love ya kid and you keep on keeping on.

Hoot

You are doing great, Sherry! God will be your strength when you don't feel your own...
Love you, Rhonda Holtz

Hi Sherry, You look great!! You will be home before you know it. Take care, my friend, Love you much, Karen

Very remarkable update! Prayers for strength and comfort today!
Mary (Karen's friend)

Way to go Aunt Bloss!!

I'm so glad to hear your surgery went well and that you're recuperating so well. I pray that you'll continue recovery and regain your strength. I look forward to seeing you soon!

And Carol, this journal is the bomb! Thanks for keeping everyone up to date. Say hello to Phyllis and Mike for me, and you guys hang in there. Love you all!

Steve

You go Aunt Bloss!!! I am so grateful to hear how well you are doing so far. Not surprising, with your attitude and faith. Carol, I know what you mean about crafting a spontaneous, from the heart journal update, only to lose it somehow before submitting. Then you are much too tired to reconstruct it. But I so appreciate you doing the work required to keep this journal and inform us all about Aunt Bloss' progress. We are still praying, as she has a long way to go. You and Phyllis and Mike are also in my prayers, as I know it isn't easy to be in your shoes. Can I visit you tomorrow? What room is she in?
Love,
Connie

Praise God, I kept looking at this journal until I went to bed at 11:00 pm, looking for this very thing. Of course she would say "God is good", that is her main verbage. Keep on keeping on my friend. Maybe the reason you have been in so much pain these last few weeks, is so you would be able to tolerate the pain you are now experiencing. God is so wise isn't he. You are doing what I expected of you, my strong, kind, spiritual friend. When you get home we are going to be walking, walking, walking. I probably won't be able to keep up with you. Keep on doing your best. Love, Marilyn

Hang in there Girl!!!!!!! EVA

Praying for a speedy recovery. All of you are in my thoughts.

Wendy English

Bloss, we're thanking the good Lord for your good progress and sending kudos to Carol for keeping us abreast of your condition. Hang in there kid and show 'em what tough stuff you're made of. Remember, if you don't, I'm coming down there and stick your head in the slop bucket! Love ya bunches,

Hoot

Praise the Lord!! Sounds like everything went really well! I know you are all relieved that the surgery went so smoothly. Mrs. Allen, I pray that your recovery will go equally well. I know you're a trooper, so I'm sure you will do great!

Love,
Leslie Weakland

Aww, i'm so glad that she's ok!!!!! All of us Allison kids back here have been reading every update, praying, and praying some more. It was great getting to talk to you guys last night and see your faces :) Sorry I missed you this morning mommy. Tell everybody hi for me. And tell G-ma I love her good! ;)

~Julia

So glad to hear that everything went well. We are so thankful for these updates too. I am keeping my Mom updated, and she is so thankful for God's goodness, and being able to know what is going on. Give her a kiss for us.

Love,
Kitty and Aunt Dorris

Moo, from one cow to another. I am a christian out witnessing, you are a christian with a cow valve. At least you won't have to face oink, oink jokes. Girl it was so nice seeing your pretty face in icu today, we all prayed around you and thanked God for his mercy. Hey, you only want your best friends and family seeing you like that, ha, ha. Seriously, the worse is over, Tom and I love you and want you to concentrate on getting your strength back, we will see you the end of the week, and hopefully talk to you on the phone in a day or so. Love you glory, Marilyn

Carol, Phyllis and Mike,
I am so grateful that the surgery went well! That's my Aunt Bloss (and her Lord) for you! I hope you all get some rest tonight - you must be totally exhausted.
I will keep checking your updates. Please kiss her on the cheek for me. I have a Dr. appt. at Duke on Thursday. I will see you all then.

Love,
Connie

Still praying for your mom as you wait to see her. So glad to hear the surgery went well. Hopeful for a quick recovery and that she'll feel even better than ever! Hello to Mike and Phyliss, too!
Love,
Beth

Carol, does your mom still have the breathing tube in? I'm having my surgery tomorrow morning here in Louisville and My surgeon told me one thing about the breathing tube but the dr that will be putting me under told me another thing today. So I went from believing I'll have it in only a couple of hours after the surgery to being told it will be in all day and night and possibly two days or more. So I'd love to hear what happens with Sherry.

I'm so glad she made it through the surgery so well!!!! She continues to be in my prayers!

Warm regards,
Terri Grimes

PS. The doc that puts me under must be full of pat-tooey cause I hear about people walking around 24 hours after the surgery but how can you do that if you've got abreathing tube in? I think I'm going to give him a call.

Thanks for the updates! GOD IS GOOD!
Mary Herring

The last message was from Inge Colby. Sorry I forgot to sign my name.

Hi, just a short message to let you know I will be praying for Sherry. I also had my aortic valve replaced in July. I am 71 years young and doing very well. I feel much better with the new valve. You didn't say how young Sherry is, or what kind of valve she is getting. I am curious. Mine is a cow valve.

I have had so many positive responses to my journal, its just a great way to let everyone know how things are going, and it helps others who are in the same situation.

I will keep updated on her progress.

What a blessing of the updates thus far!
Mary Herring
(Karen's friend)

Carol, Praying all goes well for your mom. Thanks for the updates. What a great way to keep everyone informed! Blessings to you and your family as you wait. Love, Jan Porter

Thank you for these updates. This is such a nice way to keep your friends and loved ones informed throughout this experience. We are thinking about you all, are thanking the good Lord for His presence, and are appreciating these updates! - Wanda

Carol, Phyllis and Mike,
Thank you all for the updates you are posting. I am praying for you all now, and so is the rest of my family. My phone number is 910-977-6768. Please call me if you can.

Love you bunches,
Connie

we love you we we are praying for youl love minkey and joyce

Hi Mrs. Allen,

I hope you are sleeping well already, confident that your doctors have been prayed for and that you are being held up by so many tonight and tomorrow. I know that Carol will take excellent care of you. May your surgery go quickly and may your healing be fast. May you feel God's presence in every way.

With love,
Janet Spurlock and the guys

Hey Mrs. Allen,
Hope you are feeling well and ready for your surgery. Our prayers are with you and your doctors, and also with your family as they care for you - you are in good hands!! "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10
Love,
Beth Henry and family

We are praying for you and have no reservations about your surgery. With God at your side and Him guiding the doctors hands, what more can one ask for? Rest easily and do well for your friends.

Love, John & Priscilla

Hi Carol and Mrs. Allen. Our Family is praying for you. May the Lord shine His face upon you and give you a peace beyond all understanding.
Kelley for the Alderman's

Thanks for the updates! Sherry, you have an awesome support team! I love the pictures and updates! God Bless!
My class and I will pray for you in the morning during surgery and keep up with your recovery. This website is awesome!
Mary Herring (Karen's friend)

Hi Girl, Thinking about you and praying for you. Chin up, work hard, and come home soon. Karen and I were serious about taking yo'u in the wheelchair to the Holly Day Fair in two weeks, WANT THAT BE FUN?? MUCH LOVE, JOANNE (JOJO)

God bless and keep you in HIS hand as you go through this trying time. Bob and I are praying for a speedy recovery....Eva

Aunt Bloss,

I wish I was with you. I am praying hard for you as well as so many others. Joshua 1:9 says, "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go."

I love YOU!!!
Darlene

Mrs. Allen,
I pray that you will have a great night's sleep tonight, free from worry and care, and that you'll wake up excited about getting on the road to feeling better. I am praying that God will use the surgery to restore your health. Won't that be amazing?! I'm trusting that He will direct the surgeon's hand tomorrow and that we'll hear great news about you real soon!

With prayer and great expectation,
Leslie Weakland

Ms Sherry, Just wanted to let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers!!! I can't wait to see your beautiful smiling face back at the beauty shop! As soon as you are ready just give me a call...you know getting your hair done always makes you feel better! :) Love, Dawn Johnson

Just a note to say we love you and missed you on Sunday at church. Hope everything goes well. I know God is with you and your Doctors. Will say a prayer for you tomorrow and each day until you return. C.W. and Betty.

Dear Mrs. Allen,
Please know that we here in Indian Trail are praying for you, your doctors and nurses and all the other healthcare providers that will play a part in your care and recovery. I'm glad you have this site so we can follow your progress. Enjoy your anesthetic nap tomorrow! :)
Love, Cindy (and Alan)

Hi S h erry,
I met you at Karen's playing cards. I ask about you often and have been thinking about your upcoming surgery. Thoughts and prayers will continue to be sent to you for Tuesday and your recovery! I look forward to the updates, too!
Take Care and God Bless,
Mary HErring

We will be praying for you during your surgery and recovery.

Dennis and Margaret Surber

My thoughts and prayers are with you and have been. We already know the Lord has you in his arms and will be with you each step of your surgery and recovery. You bless each life you touch and the Lord will guide your surgeon's hands and He will bless you in your recovery. I love you, Sherry. Suzanne