My son and his girlfriend last summer at the beach near Santa Barbara where we”ll be on vacation soon.
What a whirlwind week or two.
We had two health scares in one week. One was my daughter who had a reaction to general anesthesia and almost stopped breathing. The other was my son’s girlfriend — who I don’t know the outcome of a biopsy yet, but needless to say we’re all scared.
My son was so shaken up they decided to move up their wedding date from August 2024 to next week! If she needs surgery, he wants to be officially married and by her side.
I’m experiencing intense joy mixed with fear and praying that everything will be okay. They’ve been together for ten years, so we believed marriage would someday be in their future — just not in a couple days. They are devoted to each other and there’s an abundance of love between them.
We’ll be leaving our vacation for our first child’s wedding to celebrate their day.
A shout out to The World’s Common Tater for his post earlier this week called You Take the Good, You Take the Bad. He gave me the courage to write this post.
When have you experienced the good and bad at the same time?
One of my favorite photos of my son taken years ago by his girlfriend and soon to be wife!
Below: Palm Springs at the entrance of our home during Spring Break while they were in college.
Sending all the goodness I can…for your son and your new daughter-in-law…and your daughter, too. (I hope she’s recovering well.) Thank you for sharing so we can support you…and remember to take care of yourself. 💕
Thank you for sending so much goodness. I’m feeling overwhelmed!
I’ll be thinking about you…and hoping for good outcomes in every way! 💕
I appreciate it so much!
I hope all turns out well for your new daughter in law
Thank you! Waiting for news is wearing me out.
Wow EA, that’s a lot to take in in a short time. So glad your daughter is doing okay. I appreciate the decision your son/girlfriend made for so many reasons. I hope their ceremony is wonderful- I know it will be full of love and joy. Fingers crossed for all that the medical news is positive going forward.
Thank you! I’m thrilled they are moving forward with their marriage — and we can be there.
I’m praying, Elizabeth! It is wonderful that your daughter is healing. Do you know when your (soon-to-be) daughter-in-law’s biopsy results are expected?
My daughter was having a diagnostic procedure that has to be redone. I’m worried about it. I am hoping to hear about the biopsy results this week. Thank you for your prayers. 💕
I’ll be praying for the girls and for you!
I do appreciate it!
Congrats on the wedding and think of you for all the other things. Unfortunately life is always a mix of emotions. 💗
It sure is! I’m thrilled they are going ahead with the wedding but the rest of health issues I could do without!
Agreed
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Whoa – that’s a big twist. Maybe even a double. Glad your daughter is okay but my heart thumped at least a few extra beats there.
I love the pics of your son and his soon-to-be wife. I’m hoping and praying that the results are favorable, the wedding is wonderful, and the rush to be together is beautiful!! <3 <3 <3
So much emotional stuff going on all at once! I’m thrilled they are getting married. I’m also thankful my daughter lives one mile from my son. He was there for her when she needed him. Now we need good news on the biopsy.
Sending you all so much love. 💕😘
Thank you!!!
Sending all my love and prayers to you and your family, E.A.! And congratulations to your son and daughter-in-law!! 💗
Thank you, Erin. I’m glad they are moving forward with their marriage. I’m also hoping all the health issues resolve. I’m sure you can relate!
Those the circumstances aren’t ideal, it’s touching that the scare made them realize how much they love each other, and the importance of being together.
I’m not sure if it will ease you mind, but I’ve had 4 tumors/biopsies removed over the last few years, all of which were benign. Sometimes weird stuff gets into the body which the body tries to sequester off, or hormones get out of balance causing abnormal growths. I’m praying it’s nothing and everyone will be able to look back on this time as the event that really solidified your son and his wife’s love for one another.
Your experience is reassuring news for me. Her sisters have had tumors, too and are perfectly fine after surgery. It may be genetic. Yes, I’m thrilled they are getting married and realize how important their life is together.
Scary ! Praying all goes well . And congrats on the wedding plans!
Thank you. We can use lots of prayers!
When you mentioned a wedding the other day, I’m so sorry, I never thought you’d have these other worries too. Sending your family positive thoughts and prayers. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Hope both ladies are doing well. And excited too for your son and DIL for their coming wedding! Love their pics.
Thank you, Brian. I wish it was just the wedding on our minds.
Yea, that’s scary. It’s hard to do but try to just be in the moment and enjoy your time with your family. Thanks for sharing. Thinking of you.
I’ll try to keep in mind your posts from today!
Clicking the “like” button seems so wrong. I am happy for you (your daughter and the up coming wedding). Spontaneity, aspecially with a wedding can be fun. Unfortuantely I appreciate the fear and uncertainty you are going through. I hope sharing this provides you with the strength needed for the good adn the bad (lets hope not).
Thank you. You’ve summed up my feelings perfectly. I think when the uncertainty is over we can relax and know what we’re facing. I’m thrilled they are getting married!
Sending prayers for you. Life is tough and throws curve balls at us ALL the time. Share pictures of the wedding. It will be beautiful! Wishing your daughter well too.
Thank you! Currently my son and future daughter in law are in the ER. I’m going out of my mind waiting for news.
Oh no, he ER? I thought she was having a biopsy…
She was. Then severe pain and bleeding and ER. Now hours back home settled down waiting and waiting.
This is difficult. Sending prayers. 🙏 Waiting is so hard. Hopefully, they can make a diagnosis, so she doesn’t have to go through more and more tests, pain, etc.
Thank you!
A new future daughter-in-law! How lovely, despite anything else, that seems like the story line to focus on. Of course, I understand how stressful it is to wait for news from an ER. Life is a paradox.
They were in ER for six hours. Tests inconclusive. She’s back for a CT scan today. I agree with you. I’m trying to focus on our days with them next week and their marriage!
What an adorable photo of your son! I hope your soon to be daughter-in-law gets answers and that everything goes well.
Thank you! We are waiting for reports from doctors! I think that photo is while he had some of his young boy look. Plus, he’s looking at his first and still only love 💕