Tuesday, October 2, 2007

A Cause for Celebration

GUEST BLOGGERS - SUSAN THIELEN, DEBBIE BRENNEMAN AND NANCY BOLSEN

Imagine that ...Siefers Celebrating today!!!

Mary Kay entered KUMED (KUMC) about 9:30AM this morning and finally at 8:00PM tonight we got to see her.

Good news!! No lymph node involvement in either breast!!! Music to all of our ears! In that spirit we decided to celebrate her good news and Jody McClelland's 26th birthday at the Classic Cup in the Country Club Plaza (on Mary Kay).

Seriously, Mary Kay had quite a day. Dye in the nuclear medicine department first, then surgery prep, etc. and finally surgery started at 2:00PM. Mary Kay is currently giving orders in the recovery room. She will be moved to a room as soon as one is available. She is having a coke, eating ice, throwing off her blankets and we are sure very relieved. She did say that she wasn't sure if she wanted to go home tomorrow.

Also here with us is Velma Siefers, Mary Kay's mom who most of you know and another niece, Rebecca Siefers who lives in the Kansas City area as Jody does.

Our gracious thanks for all your prayers, good wishes and great energy you sent to her and us this day. We will write more tomorrow.

We also want to send a "special shout out" to our visitors-Susan Scott, Jeri Wimer, and Eva Winkler!!! It was good to see each of you!

Nancy, Debbie and Susan

PS We tried to have a picture but Nancy was scolded by the Surgery Nurse for taking a picture. No cameras allowed! We will try again tomorrow.

8 comments:

Candi said...

This is the BEST news!! Mary Kay's positive outlook has been the driving force in this journey!
What a celebration to have indeed--AND I hope you did dine at the Classic Cup, one of my favorite spots on the Plaza! Mary Kay, I would entertain a repeat of this celebration when you and I can be
there as well! :)

Anonymous said...

Time for celebration indeed! YEAH Mary Kay. Take full advantage of all of the help available at the hospital. Let them cater to you!!!
Adrienne
:)

Anonymous said...

MK & N,
Yahoo on all the good news! I will continue to join you with long distance healing energies...

The best dog in the whole world misses you and is more than ready for your return. I left him in Barbara's good hands a little bit ago. She sends her love and best wishes. The Olson clan sends their love and wishes for a speedy recovery. Kristy too.

Looking forward to seeing you soon. Your chair awaits you :-)

Love,
Barbara

Anonymous said...

Dear Mary Kay and Support Team,
GREAT work, well done, and with LOTS to celebrate as you head home in the next day or two! As Adrienne said, take all the help available including the good meds...no need to be the Double Amazon Woman, we know you can be, MK! I loved those meds! Best wishes on a speedy and full recovery, love, Grace

Anonymous said...

Ah, what great news!

Can't wait until you return to Manhattan.

Love you
Todd

Andrea said...

Mary Kay,
You are so brave and I am so proud of you. Your mountain has been climbed, you reached the top, and now you can come back down and relax a little. Love to you and Nancy from Sue and I.

Unknown said...

Mary Kay --

You are absolutely incredible! I can't wait to see you you back at the LSP House. Keep dominating cancer!

-- Nick

Anonymous said...

Mary Kay: Evidently, you didn't get my blog -- telling you about being such an inspiration...and wishing you more success.....and letting you know that the prisoners at the prison here in El Dorado have been praying for "Mary Kay who has cancer."

Take care

Jane Rhyne