[Mama_Bear]

This is an update on my son and his recent surgery. He had a complete laparoscopic nephrectomy last Thursday which involved removal of one kidney and the mass within. The surgery went textbook perfect and he was able to be released from the hospital on Saturday. He is recovering comfortably at home.

The best news is, the pathology report came in yesterday and it couldn't be better news. Just as the doctor thought; the mass was indeed a stage one renal cell carcinoma, but it had not metastasized and, we are told, this particular type of cancer is nonrecurring. So, our son is cancer free and no chemo or follow-up treatment is necessary. I truly believe the prayers of family, friends and freepers made all the difference.

I cannot thank everyone enough for your encouraging, supportive posts and prayers. Most of you do not know us or our son. But I have found FReepers to be a wonderfully supportive online family and I appreciate each of you more than I can say.

So, from the bottom of this grateful mom's heart........

And God Bless you All!

[fatima]

:)((((Hugs))))

[tnlibertarian]

Great news! Continued prayers for a speedy recovery.

[freekitty]

I am so happy for you.

[yorkie]

Lori, I am never surprised, but always joyed at answer to prayer! THANK YOU LORD, for Dave’s successful surgery! We know it was Your will that the surgery would be successful, and the cancer would not return! For this, we thank you, Heavenly Father, in the Holy Name of Your Son, Jesus! Amen, and AMEN!

[momtothree]

Oh, Mama Bear... I am just so happy for you and your son. You get some much needed rest now. We don’t want you getting sick! Bless you and your wonderful son! Happy, happy news!!!!

[luvie]

Praise the Lord from Whom all blessings flow!

Thanks for a happy update, MB!

[ZinGirl]

awwww...that’s great! gotta love family and friends who pray for each other....and have no shame in asking for prayers. We can’t do it on our own. God is good.

[fieldmarshaldj]

Thank you for letting us know the good news.

[Jim Robinson]

Praise the Lord! Prayers UP!

God bless.

[potlatch]

What wonderful news Lori! I’m so happy for your son, you and your family. Thank you Lord for answered prayers.

I am praying for other Freeper Friends too...

[lysie]

Wonderful. Continued prayers.

[Twinkie]

Thank you from all of us. - Thanks be to the Lord, and praise for His wonderful works to the children of men!

[notpoliticallycorewrecked]

Yeaaaa!!!

Continued prayers for his recovery and well being.

[Secret Agent Man]

Thank God! Glad His will lined up with what we were asking for.

[MEG33]

Thanking God for this wonderful news, Lori..
I am so happy for you all.
(((HUGS))) and Healing prayers.

[Duchess47]

What wonderful news. Thank you so much for the update. Praise God.

[ConorMacNessa]

PRAYERS GOING UP FOR MAMA_BEAR, JKPHOTO AND DAVE!



The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters.

He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me.

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever."

Psalm 23 -KJV

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[EDINVA]

Such wonderful news! My husband went thru this in early 2011 and has been just fine ever since. Thank God for early detection.

[Fawnn]

Thank you for sharing your good news.

[WVNan]

Lori, what fantastic news to see when our power finally came back on. It was really awful not to be able to get news. We had no power, no phone, nothing. I’m am so thankful to God for giving Dave the very best outcome. Praise the Lord!