Sunday, January 19, 2014

The Day Before Surgery

Today I have turned a corner.  Whereas in the past weeks I have been scared and feeling ill, today I feel calm and focused on the task at hand.  I am so grateful for the countless prayers that have gone up for me.  Through these, and your phone calls, emails and our talks I can feel Heavenly Father's arms surrounding me.  I can feel Mom and Dad close to me.  I am grateful for the team of doctors that I have.   

I am so grateful for Steve and for the love and around the clock care that he gives me.  The comfort I feel now is akin to being held in my mother's arms during a difficult day.  

I am scared.  I am scared to hurt.  I am scared of the rehabilitation.  That said, I know I can do hard things.  I feel that, throughout my life, I have had to work harder for things than others.  It is this determination that will serve me well and will help me beat cancer.  

I will continue to update this blog (with the help of my family) to let you know of my progress going forward.  I love you all,


14 comments:

  1. We love you Marilynn! Please know that you are constantly in our thoughts and prayers.

    Love,

    Dan and Amberlee

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  2. Go get em Mrs. Forsyth! I will be sending all of my positive energy your way tomorrow and the week following. They say that mommies are the strongest of women; you have 4 children so you must be the strongest of the strong! Hoping for a quick recovery so we can make your poor family run more races!

    Hugs! Katie

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  3. WOW!! This is fantastic Marilynn. You are a marvelous example of what a strong woman can do. It is a blessing for me to know you. Thank you for being a great mother to our Oak Marr ward. Hugs!!

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  4. We are praying for you Marilynn! You got this. Hang in.

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  5. From Julie J: You are one amazing person. You will be in my thoughts and prayers continually! SURE LOVE YOU!!

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  6. Marilynn, I am so happy and relieved that you are feeling peaceful. I have always know what a strong and stalwart person you are. You are an inspiration to all of us.
    Much Love and Prayers are going your way!
    Love, Yvonne

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  7. We are "running" with you Marilynn, every step of the way. Paul is starting a week of fasting on your behalf. We may be miles away but we feel close to you in spirit, much love (and adoration) Lynne and Paul

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  8. Dear Marilynn, You have a lot of prayers and love headed your way! Thanks for posting your message, you are an inspiration to us all! love, Melissa

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  9. I am so proud of you.
    You are so loved by Steve and your children, by all of your extended family members and all of your ward members and your many friends. You are having many prayers offered in your behalf.
    Know that you are not alone and you are so loved!
    I love you

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  10. We have been praying for you EVERY DAY Aunt Marilynn! We love you so much. You CAN do hard things! Keep up the positive attitude. We will keep the prayers coming your way! xoxo

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  11. The Mangus family is praying for your medical team and your family today. We have great hope and faith in the outcome. We love you dearly. XOXO

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  12. I am so touched by your courage and resolve! And so grateful you have the love and support of Steve, your children, and all your family. You are in our hearts and prayers, especially today, and will continue to be remembered every day as you heal. Love and Hugs, Theresa

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  13. Those breathing instruments look soooooo familiar to me. I have one at home as a souvenir. You will be surprised at how, day by day, you will notice small improvements. The body is a marvelous thing and the healing properties it has is amazing, and we came from monkeys, yes right, pull the other leg. We love you so much Marilynn. As Paul and I have prayed for you I have an overwhelming feeling of gratitude for the love and support you have shown to me over the years with our visits etc. We have to look forward to the Malt shop Nielsen's is it, when you are better!

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  14. Good for you walking so much each day! You'll be back to jogging in no time. "Find a place inside where there's joy & the joy will burn out the pain." Talk to you soon.

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