Friday, April 8, 2011
Surgery
Geneva had her surgery this morning and is doing great. She is in good spirits, laughing and making her normal inappropriate comments (that's good to see). I took the kids to a few stores this afternoon before I brought them over to see her because she was having a rest. We went to look at some bikes as Wyatt's birthday is coming up soon. While we were on our way to the next store, Carson got my attention and asked, "did mommy get her boob cut off?" I said, "yes buddy she did and she is in the hospital getting better." At this, he lost it and started to sob and cry as he was saying "I sad mommy gotted her booby cut off, I want to see mommy". He said it with such tenderness and love that I had to turn the car around. By the time I looked back, all three kids were crying in the back seat and all they wanted was their mother. No bikes, no xbox, no candy, nothing mattered to them except their Mom. It was hard to keep my composure during the whole thing. They've now all been to see her and all is well. I am glad that she is doing so well after surgery. When I saw her this morning, her tongue was so swollen that she could barely talk. We found out later from the doctor that when they were taking the breathing tube out after surgery, she bit down on it and they couldn't get it out. They essentially had to pry her mount open to remove it. In the process of her biting down she must have bit her tongue too because it was huge. So there she was with this huge tongue so that she couldn't talk right, spaced out on drugs, and she repeatedly was asking me if I was flexing with my shirt off. Typical Geneva. Today's been a reflective day for me as this whole situation has just come out of nowhere. I am grateful for every one's concern, their prayers and help. We are truly luck to have so many wonderful people pulling for us. We've just been so lucky in whole event that it is hard to comprehend. For example, I was thinking that it was lucky that we had gone to Las Vegas which led to Geneva washing her armpit which is when she found the lump. Who knows how long it would have gone undetected otherwise. Anyway, I am sure she will be back tomorrow to update this blog on her own. And we thank you all for everything. Ken
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So glad she is doing ok, you're a great dad and I'm sure it's just as hard on you and it is on her. And she doesn't give you enough credit - humour wise, you had me laughing and crying too, all the best, love mel
ReplyDeleteWell Ken, you are pretty funny with your words. Geneva must be proud. Thankyou for the update. I have known Geneva since kindergarden, we went to school together. She has always been and is one of the "nice" girls. You are a very lucky man, and sounds like your kids are just a perfect blend of the two of you. :)
ReplyDeleteYour post had me laughing and crying at the same time as well. All our love to you all during this time. Big hugs to all.
Deanna~
I agree, Ken.....you're no slouch in the humour department. So great to hear that Geneva breezed through the surgery...I thought of her often today and wondered how she was. Thank you so much for keeping us all posted. Your kids are so lucky to have two such great parents....keep up the good work!!
ReplyDeleteLots of Love, Linda xoxoxo <3
I couldn't stop thinking about Geneva all day today. Definitely hampered my productivity at work. Seriously though, I'm so happy and relieved that her surgery went well today and that her sweet little babies, even at their young ages, understood what was happening. I just have one question though - when you guys were in Vegas, that was the first time that Geneva has ever washed her armpit?
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear it went well. We were thinking of you both and praying for you today. Give Geneva a hug from us (and your kids too). We love you all and miss you. I wish I was there to give you my own big hug. Thanks for updating...you've done Geneva proud.
ReplyDeleteWow Ken, you are funny! Glad you were able to keep your composure with those little cuties, I was a bit of a basket case all day:) give her a hug for me!
ReplyDeleteHey Ken, thanks for the update buddy. I have to tell you there is never a time that when your name is said that my mind doesn't think about you singing that Frog song...the image of you sitting on my living room floor singing, still makes me laugh. LOL. I too Ken...am so glad you took that trip to Vegas so G could finally wash her armpit..it was a long time coming. Hahaha.
ReplyDeleteWe love ya Ken...we understand the crazy ride you both are on...but you and G...can get through anything.
So glad it went well!! you have such a wonderful caring family! You guys are doing such an incredible job and keeping such level heads! You are inspiring!! Lots of love, Kalea :)
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