Hello, Y'aLL
Yes, it is I the returning reader of Caray. Remarkably they
did have UNI in the hospital so I could keep up at least.
It's funny in a way. When I first got sick they thought I
had pneumonia. Then they got an x-ray at my doctor's office and sent me to
the ER. That's where they found the tumor. It has not spread except for my
brain, go figure, but the very front. I am not getting chemo, it is Radio
Therapy. It's radiation, but chemo is a last resort. In order for me
to get lung function back, they inserted a chest pipe. I called it the
crack pipe, cause I swear they cracked a rib going in. But this cancer has not
spread anywhere else, not my other lung, and it is shrinking from the radio
therapy. No nausea, I can eat. Little unsteady on my feet of course, I've been
in the hospital for almost two weeks and got out last night. I will
now be treated as an outpatient. I am just very happy to be home. They are
treating the brain and lung at the same time.
As I do to you, I drove those nurses crazy with
earworms and Texisms. The therapy people especially and my nurses
couldn't get over the 'tude, how funny I am when I'm sick. The hostpial has
a Padre, not Spanish speaking, that would come see me. We prayed together
every day and he couldn't believe my faith either. Laughter is the best
medicine eva! But I want to say I am remarkably blessed by Mr. Mads and
my daughter Mia. And doubly blessed by this wonderful Caray
Family. Thanks so very much for all the cards that were sent and the wonderful
emails. Please continue to pray, as I think this was part of me getting so well
so quickly. I'll be commenting again, and recapping too, I have not given up. I
want to be a little steadier first. I send you very, very many wonderful
hugs and thanks for all you have done.
Cheers,
Mads
Hi, Mads,
ReplyDeleteThanks for this update on your situation. All of us here are pulling and praying for you, and I am sure that with your spirit things will turn out fine. I am glad that you have the support of such a loving husband and daughter.
David
Mads: So great to hear from you and that you are getting better. We miss you lots.
ReplyDeleteNanette
Oh, and I also wanted to thank Vivi for her role in keeping us up to date on things.
ReplyDeleteDavid
Madelaine - Squeeee! Wonderful to see a message from you and hear the cancer is shrinking. I'll keep you in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteIt's so good to hear from you, Ms. Madeline, you have definitely been missed!
ReplyDeleteNaima
So happy that you're doing better and you got in touch with us. Even sick you still worried about our silly telenovelas. I'm glad that they have somehow helped you get over your stay in the hospital - if nothing else, time sure flies when you're watching a grown man pine over his teenage step-daughter? Right?
ReplyDeleteWhenever you're ready, we can't wait to have you back full time.
Sending you lots of hugs from France,
Adriana
My very dear (((Mads)))...I am so happy that you wrote to us. We have missed your positive , uplifting presence here at Caraycaray. I know that coming here has helped me through some low times in my own personal novela, The 246people here are always supportive and caring. I continue to send you prayers and good vibrations )))))
ReplyDeleteHi Mads,
ReplyDeleteIt is so nice hearing from you. You have been missed. I'm glad to hear you are doing better. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Whoops 256 was the code to prove that I am not a robot..maybe I am !!!!
ReplyDeleteSo happy to hear that you are getting better!!! Your commentary is much missed.
ReplyDeleteKeep on healing. Best part of your next recap, no matter how great, will be that you are up to it again. Looking forward to it for selfish reasons, of course, but mostly because it will mean more progress on your part.
ReplyDeleteChris in FL
Mads,
ReplyDeleteI am so happy to hear from you! I look forward to reading more of your recaps in the very near future. Get well soon!
Madelaine, hearing from you and learning of your progress has just made the sun come out on this dreary day.
ReplyDeleteLaughter, faith and love. It seems you are richly blessed in all.
We've put a few warm, soft throws on your chair here on the patio. We've been keeping it warm for you. We denizens are discussing recipes for some exciting drinks in preparation for your return.
Until then, sending love and prayers to you, Mr. Mads and Mia.
Diana
Mads, you don't know how great it is to hear from you. Your recaps, earworms, screen caps, commentary and gentle touch have been missed. Thank you for sharing with us and I will be looking forward to you posting again. I will be keeping you in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteJarifa
Prayers for steady, deep, complete and permanent healing: May your body follow the lead of your heart my Dear. Love and prayers to you and to your family too as they support you and each other through this!
ReplyDeleteLila
Mads – I am so grateful for this wonderful message from you and am impressed as always with your sunny outlook. I’m glad to hear you got TNs in the hospital. Somehow they’re a wonderful escape, even though people keep murdering each other and breaking each other’s hearts.
ReplyDeletePlease keep us updated. Your presence was sorely missed and any time you feel like posting something, we’ll all be so happy to hear from you.
All the VERY VERY best!!!
Madelaine, it is wonderful to hear from you! Know that you are missed and that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteMadelaine,
ReplyDeleteI'm new to the Caray, Caray community but wanted to say that I will keep you and your speedy recovery in my prayers daily.
Having faith, a sunny attitude, and a loving family will make for a much easier recovery.
Madelaine, I'm only watching Telemundo TNs so have missed hearing about your illness.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for letting us know about your progress. What a wonderful attitude in the face of what's happened!
I'm sending you positive thoughts and hope you're feeling better and better each day.
Such a wonderful surprise to hear from you Mads. Fiesty is seems as ever and showing that fighting spirit. We miss you so much and can't wait to read some of those pearls of snarky wisdom soon. Take care, rest up and all my prayers are with you!
ReplyDeleteDaisynjay
Mads--you are such an inspiration. And I'm thinking the folks at the hospital miss you like crazy already (as did we) and are wishing all their patients were as wacky, upbeat and charming. Truly, "they broke the mold" when they made our Mads.
ReplyDeleteDear Mads,
ReplyDeleteI was so overjoyed to hear from you. Your positive attitude and cheerful spirit are an inspiration to all of us.
I will remember you in my prayers .
Ann-NYC
Madeleine, I always read and try to comment but there are times when I'm unable, so even though you may not know me well from Caray Caray, your posts and ear worms have touched my life and I am sending prayers of strength, healing and renewal your way.
ReplyDeleteWith love and prayers,
Rebecca
Mads, this news from you MADE MY DAY!!
ReplyDeleteHere's hoping for even better news to come.
Madelaine, I'm sorry to hear about this, but I know you have such an incredible outlook and positive vibe that you're going to be ok. Keep up the good fight and I can't wait until you're back.
ReplyDeleteI'm relatively new to this community myself, but just read all of this. What a positive encouraging outlook you have! I too believe in the strength of prayer and surrounding yourself with good energy and love. I am praying for you and your family. God Bless!
ReplyDeleteTeri in Oregon
Mads, it's great to hear from you, especially with such positive news! Prayers coming your way for continued healing and good health. We look forward to your presence on the patio/blog again!
ReplyDeleteThanks for giving us the update Mads.
ReplyDeleteMads - I only come to the main Caray! page to get the link for the newest Reina page, so I've just now read this post and learned of your own healthnovela. I had no clue!
ReplyDeleteI hope the treatments will continue to work and that you will beat this.
I'm praying for you, thinking of you, and sending you cyberhugs. Every time a song gets stuck in my head, I think of you and your earworms. ;o)
Yahoo, it is great to hear from you Madelaine. I'll keep sending healthy vibes. Keep fighting.
ReplyDeleteRomy
Madelaine, our dearest and most wonderful Madelaine, how we have so dearly missed you, amiga!!!
ReplyDeleteI am so relieved to hear from you! I have not been commenting much, but try to read all the wonderful recaps when I can. I have checked in daily just to see if there has been any word from you.
I have been in the midst of a huge move which has been quite fatiguing and a wee bit emotionally draining, but you know me...goodbyes are always so hard.
Still not settled in. You know the usual mundane things that we must address in a move. Today, I am facing massive plumbing issues in the new house the likes of which I have never seen!
However, 'tis nothing and I am sure I will be up and running with running water (I HOPE!) very soon.
We love you here, amiga. You are a bright and shining light. I know you will continue to burn brightly while you are getting better!
May you be uplifted on beautiful wings of prayer!
Much love,
Fatima (ever the Crackpot Theorist)
Maddie: I was thrilled to hear there was positive news for you! I've been thinking of you and sending you "healing vibes", amiga.
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Hi Madelaine---I read this update very soon after it was put up. I was very happy to read that things are looking a little better for you. But silly me, right after I read your update and felt happy that you were on the mend, I went on to other parts
ReplyDeleteof the Caray blog and didn't see that there was a comment section down at the bottom. I found it over a day later or maybe it was even longer than that. As I said,
silly me, I didn't look good. I'm sorry to be so late but of course I'm happy that you are getting better. Healing Vibes ((((((((((((
the gringo
Glad to hear you're at home! Here's to a happy telenovela ending to this chapter in your life. The ending that the good guys get, of course. I'm not trying to send you to jail. Best wishes!
ReplyDeleteKelly