Whether you believe or not, I have a request:

With my upcoming surgery on Thursday, I'm hoping to have as much "support" as possible and I appreciate all of your thoughts, prayers, and wishes for me and I thank you dearly for them.

My sister requested a healing energy affirmation/prayer for me and if you are willing, could you please just read the words - Wednesday/Thursday as I could use all the positive energy I can get to get through the pre-surgery anxiety/sadness/fears and then through the actual surgery and on to the healing process.

You don't have to believe in what I do, I'd just appreciate the support --- and I thank you ahead of time.

The next 2 days is going to be pretty hectic as I'm trying to get everything organized before Thursday, so I'm blogging it now ---- I wish everyone the best --- and I'll try to get back on as soon as I can.

I will try to have my family update --- the plan according to the surgeon will be 3 days ICU and 10 to 14 days in the hospital --- my battery on my computer doesn't last so I won't have access to it --- and forget the little buttons on my cell phone for contacting via my cell phone (the pain meds alone will screw that up and I'd probably not type the right words anyway). I'll see if I can get someone to help me :).

Take care and again, thanks ahead if you are willing to read the following words --- CHER (Laloo guys!!!)

THE PRAYER OF PEACE AND PROTECTION

The light of God surrounds you,

The love of God enfolds you,

The power of God protects you,

The presence of God watches over you,

The healing light of God moves in, through, and around you,.

Wherever you are, Cheryl, God IS, and your life is filled with...

Peace, Power, Protection, Healing, and Love.

Thank you God, Amen.

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Comment by Alison Roberts-Pagent on July 6, 2011 at 20:24: I'll say it over and over and over......................x

Comment by Tim Manning on July 6, 2011 at 18:23: Best of luck tomorrow...you're in my thoughts, and I look forward to seeing you back here and having an update on how you're doing!

Tim

Comment by Carol Pont on July 6, 2011 at 17:32: I am praying for you Cheryl. May God bless and keep you safe. May the surgeons be blessed with God will when you have your Surgery. Also too keep your family strong too support. Love and God bless. Carol. X X

Comment by Graeme on July 6, 2011 at 14:26: Cher

be strong, be brave and be CONFIDENT! We are all here for you - I will have a special set of thoughts for you tomorrow....

hugs

Graeme

Comment by Cheryl Kerber on July 6, 2011 at 13:15: And to you Richard --- hope you get those pearly whites all nice and shiny Thursday at the dentist!!!!

The butterfly feeling in my stomach has started but I expected that --- I got plenty to distract me today (thank God there is always something to do (laundry, phone calls, figuring out what clothes to bring to the hospital (so much different than going on vacation - those lovely hospital robes are such a hit fashion you know) and I feel like I need to cook - (didn't think I'd appreciate that but I sure do today).

It's like "nesting" ugh --- but the realization is kicking in with my kids now so I feel like I need to keep today as normal as possible --- they have told me the days are ok, but at night - it hits them that I won't be here to say good-night to them --- that was the tough one they admitted to me last night.

I think I'm in a good place right now - at least it is sunny and nice out this morning which always helps with the mood.

Take care and shine those pearly whites for me tomorrow ;)

Cher

Comment by Richard Deal on July 6, 2011 at 13:03: Cheryl,

all the best for tomorrow! i'm rooting for you... remember:

Good luck shines in the life of the brave,

Always be strong and luck will become your slave.

r

Comment by Kimberlee Jones on July 5, 2011 at 21:38: I will also keep you in my thoughts and will be happy to say the prayer for you even if I'm not a religious person myself, it means something to you and therefore I will be proud too. Take care and please keep us updated.

*hugs*

Kimberlee

Comment by Harry on July 5, 2011 at 7:03: Cher,

i wish you the best of luck for Thursday - be brave, be confident & be strong, I will be thinking of you!

The lumbar punture you asked me about is to balance the fluid that connects your brain & spine together. I am told its a new procedure as your brain can produce to much when having the opp & this puts pressure on you spinal nerves.

The spinal tap allowes for excess fluid to be drained over the time the surgery take place. Mayev worth asking your surgeon, all be it its a bit late.

I WISH YOU THE VERY BEST OF LUCK, MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU!

Harry