Thursday, June 23, 2011

We all arrived at the hospital at about 5:00 a.m., and after checking in and pre-ops (plus, some special time with family), we were finally allowed in to see her before her surgery began. Two-by-two, the immediate family went in, my dad staying with her the longest.

After dad and the kids had all gone in, Ashley came out laughing, saying Trenna refused to let them take her into surgery until she had seen Matt, Mary, and her "sisters" Deedee and Kathy. Haha :) We took her the icons of Christ and the blessed Sweet Kissing icon from Michele Marr to venerate, which I'm sure will help her along the way.

Here's what it kind of looks like:



She wouldn't let me take any pictures of her, but she looked lovely and calm (and medicated). She has an Orthodox nurse that she introduced everyone to, too!!

So, here we are! The waiting has begun! We appreciate your continued prayers!

Now a really "great" photo of my dad in the hospital eating jello...with chopsticks.



We'll continue giving you updates as we get them!
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6 comments:

  1. CourtneyJune 23, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    thanks, shannon! topher and i prayed for all of you during breakfast this morning

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  2. Jaedyn's NanaJune 23, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Thank you so much for the update. I feel far away in distance but close in spirit. Lots of love and prayers are coming Treena's way as she rest in the arms of Jesus during her surgery. Praying for the Drs. and nurses and all that are assigned to take care of Trenna. Love you Trenna. I'll never forget all the wonderful hours of talking about Jesus, kids, homeschooling, and now being grandparents together. I look forward to post of miracales and joy. Love Fran Parker and family praying from Tennesse.

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  3. C. Sue B.June 23, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    Surgery has begun . . . and the prayers continue! We will keep a prayer candle lit in our prayer corner today. May the medical team be guided and directed by the True Healer.

    Thanks for the updates! We love Trenna and ALL of you, dear ones!

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  4. KMcCall36June 23, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    I will be nearby at my office today. Please don't hesitate to call if you need anything. Children and I are praying and awaiting your next update!

    -Katie McCall
    626-676-1363

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  5. Standing in the RainJune 23, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Praying continuously.

    Thanks for the updates!

    Kaleena

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  6. MichèleJune 23, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    I'll be lighting a candle at St. B in a little bit. On my way to place flowers at St. John's icon for tonight's Divine Liturgy. The candle can burn while I work and pray. It's such a blessing to have the silence among the icons in which to pray.

    Thank you for the updates!!

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