News about Diane!

Hi Mary: Wanted to send you a note because things have changed a bit for Dianne. She heard from her surgeon on Friday that the results of her biopsies showed that they didn't get all of the surrounding tissue when they did the lumpectomy surgery, so she will be back in surgery on Thursday, Nov 1st for more of the same. The good news is the node was clear. She also said that she will be having radiation for sure but isn't sure of the schedule yet. Keep her in your prayers.Thanks!Love, Denise

Cousins Christmas Reminder

Phil Schoenecker (my brother) will be hosting the annual "Cousins's Christmas Party". Saturday December 8, 5 p.m. till whenever. As always it is a potluck and we will be exchanging exquisite white elephant treasures.
Okay here's the scoop.
Phil's address is 401 E. Burnsville Parkway #136, Burnsville, MN 55337 thejagg@mindspring.com

There are 3 motels about a mile from me, all on 35w and Burnsville parkway. Theres are just a straight shot drive to my place. All of them are around $50 to $60 starting range.
1) prime rate motel is on the northwest frontage road of 35w with Perkins near by.
2) americas best value inn is on the southwest frontage road of 35w.
3) red roof inn is also on the southwest side of the frontage road of 35w. These 2 have a Hooters and timberlodge steak house near by.

Prime rate inn
12850 w frontage rd
burnsville mn 55337
952 894 8554

americas best value inn
1101 w burnsville parkway
burnsville mn 55337
952 894 3400

red roof inn
12920 alderich ave s (the southwest frontage road)
burnsville mn 55337
952 890 7431

IT'S BENIGN!!! HURRAH!

Just got word that the lymphnode I had a biopsy on yesterday is benign...just a cyst. Thank you to all who have prayed for me! Obviously it is working! Love, m

Notes from Denise and Ellen

HI Mary: An update on Dianne, her lumpectomy surgery was on Monday, she was feeling pretty sore and beat up Tuesday, but she sounded strong and happy to have that behind her. Us girls have talked to her a few times and she is coming along pretty well. They took out the cancerous areas and surrounding tissue and they took one node. The node was clean (if that's the terminology) so they didn't take anymore. Dianne will see her oncologist and surgeon next Monday and Tuesday and she said yesterday (Wednesday) that she was feeling good and would probably go back to work Thursday. She's bound and determined to do whatever she has to do to put this behind her as quickly as she can.

I talked to SueMarie today and they're fine, but she said they have a
lot of smoke. I'm not sure about Ellen, but she lives fairly close to
us and it's mainly smoke, not fire in our area. Today has been the
smokiest for us also, but hopefully things are going to start getting
better. I'm off work today and tomorrow and when I return on Saturday
I will get a better idea of how many co-workers have been affected.
Yesterday as I was driving to work, I was driving towards the fire that
was coming over the mountain from the Palomar Mountain area. I
couldn't see flames, but there was lots of thick smoke. The Pala
Casino, where I used to work was evacuated yesterday and I talked to my
friends grandson, who works there now. Josh told me that they had kept
security and the table games dealers and supervisors up to the very
last because they didn't have any locks on the doors-- they're open
24/7. I think I might have just walked off the job!!
There are so many areas that are affected that it's really hard to keep
track of where the most active fires are and there seem to be new ones
still starting, whether man-made or not, remains to be seen. They have
already determined that at least 2 of the big fires are arson. It's
almost like a 911 event where you can't draw yourself away from the TV
news reports. There has been tremendous damage and it will take quite a while for the damage to be assessed and cleaned up.

I want you to know that I've been thinking about you a bunch. You have
a big battle to fight, but I know that you must have felt much better
when the DR told you to pack the bags for the Europe vacation. Stay
strong and know that you have many family members, friends and angels cheering you on and sending as much strength, hope and love your way. I'm one of them! Love you, Denise

Hi everyone,

Just a short to let you know that all is well in Lake
Elsinore, we are in the middle of all the fires, but
far enough away to be safe. San Diego County fires are
about 40 miles south. the ones in San Bernadino fires
are about 30 - 40 miles north, and the Orange county
fires are about 10 Miles to the west. But none in
Lake Elsinore.

Take Care,

Ellen

California Update

We have word that Denise and Cathy (Judy's daughter) are safe from the fire storm, but haven't heard from Sue or Ellen.

I also have not heard how Diane is doing, since she had surgery on Monday. I am on my way for another biopsy will update you when I know something. Till then prayers for all those in harms way, be it fire or cancer! m

Update on the Medical Front

Hi to All,

Just thought I would give you an update on Len. He ended up getting out of the Hospital on Fri, and they said He would have to come back in about a month. There was another blockage , about 80 %, that would have to be done at a later date. Well on Sat. He was having some more pain so once again we made the trip to emergency and they ended up sending Him back down to Fairview Southdale. He had the stint put in today (Monday) and things should be OK now. The Dr. said everything else looks good and He should not have anymore problems. He will be getting out tomorrow ( Tuesday) I hope. It has been a long week but things are looking up now. God is GOOD.

Mary my prayers are with you, you are going to make it through this like you did before. Keep that positive thinking and remember that GOD is GOOD, and He will bring you through.

Love June Gebhart (Martinson)

Just an update on me....I see the oncologist this a.m. and tomorrow a pre-op physical and Thursday the guided biopsy of a lymphnode near my aorta. Keep the prayers coming. Love, m

News from June

Hi to All,

I am sending this to a bunch to let you know that Len, the love of my life, had a Heart Attack on tues morning. I got him to the Hospital when he was having the attack and they where able to stop it and fix it right away. He had a complete blockage and they took him by ambulance to Fairview Southdale, the greatest Heart Hospital in the state. And they had the surgery done and he was out by the time I got down there. Boy are they fast. He is doing fine and he will be coming home today( thursday). He will have to take it easy for awhile but should be fine, thank God. Please keep him in your prayers so his recovery goes fine.

God Bless to All June

Sorry you have to go throught this stuff once again. I'll keep you in my prayers. m