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A message from Carolyn herself! It’s been over a week since my surgery and time for me to pick up where Frank left up with updates. It’s a bit risky for me to be doing this, since I’m still on … Continue reading →

This AM got off to a rocky start. CCJ awoke in considerable pain. During the night I check with her several times to make sure she is comfortable. All was well until the sun came up and suddenly the pain … Continue reading →

The first full day home has been quiet. CCJ has dozed off and on most of the day except to walk around the apartment (including stairs) and doing her breathing exercises. She is eating light meals and drinking her favorite … Continue reading →

Yay! Much to our surprise, the doctor is sending Carolyn home today. They removed her chest tube and her follow-up x-rays were good so they are discharging her. She has a big, somewhat loopy, smile on her face. We are … Continue reading →

More progress! Carolyn continues to improve. The big event today was the removal of the chest tube. It was painful but Carolyn came through it like the warrior she is. If follow up x-rays are okay, the doctor may allow … Continue reading →

I just received an update: Carolyn continues to recover well. She is walking the hallways – doing even more than the doctor ordered. Today for the first time she had not one but thee real meals. It looks like she … Continue reading →

More from Carolyn’s husband: Carolyn slept well last night. Before I left she spent an hour sitting in a chair. This morning she walked the hospital hallway twice and will do that twice more this afternoon. The pain is present … Continue reading →

Here’s another update: CCJ is out of surgery and awake — but still groggy. The doctor confirmed that it was cancer but was confident she got all of it. Now for the road to recovery. Thanks for the prayers. FAJ

Carolyn’s husband, Frank, has been in touch today about how Carolyn is doing. Here’s what he’s asked me to share: Carolyn went into surgery around 8 AM. My last words to her was to remind her that she is an Ezer-warrior. … Continue reading →

In my mind’s eye, I can vividly see Forrest Gump sitting on the park bench saying to his unsuspecting bench-mate:  “My mama always said, ‘Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.’” Just as … Continue reading →