by Elsie Duggan
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November 8, 2006

Mark is Home, Thanks for all Your Prayers

August 15, 2009 02:50 AM EDT
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A quick update, Mark is home tonight. We got here around 7

PM, had to make a quick stop at the pharmacy for they have

changed some of his medication, I am happy about that.

 

We watched a Sci Fi movie tonight, oh no, but not Star Trek,

and itis great having him home. He will do dialysis three times

a week and I will have to learn what he can and can't eat, but if he can take it, I can do it,

and he is still the strongest man I know.


Thank you for all your prayers, I know they helped him and me.

 

 
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Comments: 122

Elsie Duggan Aug 15, 2009, 2:51am EDT
Thank you my friends, you have helped me through this past ten days in many more ways than I can ever tell you, and I so appreciate it, love, Elsie
Shirley ♡ ☮ M. Aug 15, 2009, 2:56am EDT
Oh Elsie...I am so happy to hear that Mark is home. I hope he takes it easy and that he doesn't have a difficult time with foods. Your a strong woman yourself....you have been through so much and you still have the faith.

Both of you take care.
Joyce ("Site Cheshire Kitteh") L. Aug 15, 2009, 6:30am EDT
Yes, Elsie, Shirley is right. I'm just so happy for you both! Stay healthy!
Elsie Duggan Aug 17, 2009, 12:01am EDT
Thank you Shirley and Joyce, He is improving every day, and faith is what keeps me going, that and attitude, need a positive one.
Ruthi C. Aug 15, 2009, 3:03am EDT
Elsie, you are certainly a lady of strength and love m'dear! Happy to hear Mark is home!
Blessings & a bit o' sunshine!
Elsie Duggan Aug 17, 2009, 12:02am EDT
Thank you Ruth, I appreciate your comments and your prayers. and your blessings, he continues to feel well.
.* Sandi * Aug 15, 2009, 3:06am EDT
oh I am so happy to hear he is home, i know he will do so much better being home and under your care!!
Prayers still and hugs to you and to him
Elsie Duggan Aug 17, 2009, 12:03am EDT
Thank you Sandi, him being home is better than in the hospital on both of us, I don't have to drive and sit in that darn hard chair they had there, guess that makes you not want to stay to long, and thanks for continuing prayer, so appreciated.
Linda T. Aug 15, 2009, 3:08am EDT
It must be a big relief for both of you that he is home.
Elsie Duggan Aug 17, 2009, 12:04am EDT
A very big relief for both of us Linda, thank you so much for your prayers
timi A. Aug 15, 2009, 3:11am EDT
Elsie, I am so happy for you. Thank God for everything. Welcome home Mark
Elsie Duggan Aug 17, 2009, 12:05am EDT
Thank you Timi, and Mark is enjoying being amongst his things and my home cooking, lol, yes, and I do thank God, all the time.
Dawn K. Aug 15, 2009, 3:20am EDT
you're welcome =)
Elsie Duggan Aug 17, 2009, 12:05am EDT
:)
Amanda "middle of nowhere" C. Aug 15, 2009, 3:22am EDT
Oh, what wonderful news, Elise.
Elsie Duggan Aug 17, 2009, 12:08am EDT
Thank you Amanda, it is wonderful to have him home.
April H. Aug 15, 2009, 3:26am EDT
Elsie, I am so happy for you and I am so glad that Mark is now home with you. This was the best news. Take care dear!
Elsie Duggan Aug 17, 2009, 12:10am EDT
Thank you so much April , so good to have him home again
Wonderful! Prayers and blessings to both of you, ::::::::::waving Hi to Mark!:::::::::

Elsie,

Much love to you, my friend.. always,

Marilyn
Elsie Duggan Aug 17, 2009, 12:11am EDT
Thank you so much Marilyn , prayers are so appreciated , he is doing fine and hope that continues.
Wilma M. Aug 15, 2009, 6:19am EDT
I'm glad he is back home. I hope YOU take it easy and get rested up now, Elsie.
Elsie Duggan Aug 17, 2009, 12:12am EDT
What is that word easy or rested, what do they mean, lol, no I am all right, and Mark is feeling better, much easier than going to the hospital every day , I'll say that much, hope Liam is still enjoying his wheel chair and that you can keep up with him
Wilma M. Aug 17, 2009, 11:28am EDT
Elsie, the concept of "REST" involves YOU lying down, maybe in the middle of the day to take a NAP. Also having hours of time FOR YOURSELF, not having to cook or run errands or tend to others. Maybe if you google it, you will get the idea of the meaning. LOL I don't think it's a familiar concept for you.
Elsie Duggan Aug 17, 2009, 3:24pm EDT
lol Wilma, without having all those little things to do, I believe the definition of Rest is dead, lol, I will google it though, got to go make lunch, something in my job description.
Leslie ~ from NYC ~ R. Aug 15, 2009, 6:21am EDT
congratulations! I am VERY happy for the both of you!
Elsie Duggan Aug 17, 2009, 12:12am EDT
Thank you so much Leslie,
Fred Hose Aug 15, 2009, 6:40am EDT
It's wonderful news. Miracles often happen when we all join in prayer.
All Mark needs at his moment is love and good food. And that's what you do best, dear Elsie.
Elsie Duggan Aug 17, 2009, 12:14am EDT
Thank you Fred, I feel this event did need a Miracle, and believe in the power of united prayer, I am loving him and feeding him, whether he likes it or not, lol, he says he is not a little boy, lol, but he is my little boy.
Kathryn E. Aug 15, 2009, 6:54am EDT
Much love you have in yourself and in your friends.

I am so happy for you and Mark and everyone in your family.
Elsie Duggan Aug 17, 2009, 12:15am EDT
Thank you Kathryn , I appreciate your caring and praying so much
Kathryn E. Aug 17, 2009, 12:31am EDT
You are welcome, I am so happy....
Kathryn E. Aug 15, 2009, 6:54am EDT
Featured in the Triple Name Club.
Sandra H. Aug 15, 2009, 7:08am EDT
That is wonderful news! I'm certain he will continue to improve under your tender loving care!......I know you will be able to do what you need to do to keep him healthy. Take care!
Elsie Duggan Aug 17, 2009, 12:15am EDT
I am going to try Sandra, so far so good, he seems to feel much better and stronger every day, so all is well, Thank you.
Melissa Underhill Aug 15, 2009, 7:47am EDT
I'm so glad he's home again! :)
Elsie Duggan Aug 17, 2009, 12:16am EDT
Me too Melissa, much better for both of us, he is doing very well.
Marie B. B. Aug 15, 2009, 8:15am EDT
I am so glad he is home. Regardless of the age of our children, that unconditional love for them remains for a lifetime. I continue to ask God's blessings on you and yours.
Elsie Duggan Aug 17, 2009, 12:17am EDT
Thank you Marie, yes it doesn't matter that he is 58, he is my baby, and he might not appreciate it all the time, but I don't know how to turn it off, thank you for your prayers, much appreciated.
JOHN BECK Aug 15, 2009, 8:42am EDT
Wonderful, Elsie! Please tell him we're so happy for him.
Elsie Duggan Aug 17, 2009, 12:20am EDT
Thank you John, he is feeling much better today (Sunday) than yesterday, I think he was still under the influence of the anesthesia he had while on the respirator to keep him asleep. I did tell him of all the people that prayed for him and he is so appreciative and he is on a dialysis schedule starting Tuesday for three days a week until they know if the kidney is going to come back of not, we are still hopeful.
flit . Aug 15, 2009, 9:13am EDT
that is great news - best wishes to him for a full recovery
Elsie Duggan Aug 17, 2009, 12:21am EDT
Thank you Flit, We appreciate those best wishes and all the prayers sent his way.
Deb J. Aug 15, 2009, 9:52am EDT
Oh dear Elsie..I am so very very happy for Mark and for you! I definately have been praying for you both and I will continue to keep you in my prayers!! Love ya so much my friend! I wonder why life must be so difficult sometimes! But I try to my best to be grateful for all...

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Elsie Duggan Aug 17, 2009, 12:22am EDT
Thank you Deb, for your prayers and continuing to pray, I love you too, and he is feeling much better today, take care of yourself.
Spencer T. Aug 15, 2009, 10:37am EDT
Right on. Good to hear.
Elsie Duggan Aug 17, 2009, 12:22am EDT
Thank you so much Spencer
Cristina S. Aug 15, 2009, 11:02am EDT
Elsie, I'm so happy for you that he's doing well and home again!
Elsie Duggan Aug 17, 2009, 12:23am EDT
Thank you Cristina, he is feeling better today, hoping he will recover fully and quickly, need his sense of humor around here.
Sue B.© The Sting IS Worse Than the Buzz Aug 15, 2009, 11:03am EDT
Wonderful news, Elsie!
Elsie Duggan Aug 17, 2009, 12:24am EDT
Thank you so much Sue, and for your best wishes.
Denise B. Aug 15, 2009, 11:19am EDT
that is great news!!
Elsie Duggan Aug 17, 2009, 12:24am EDT
Thank you Denise
Sensational Sadie Sexy Senior Sitizen Aug 15, 2009, 11:22am EDT
This is good news Elsie. I know you are so glad to have him better and home with you.
Elsie Duggan Aug 17, 2009, 12:25am EDT
Thank you so much Audrey, it is so much easier with him home with me, we are both in the same place again. He is feeling better today, well yesterday now, and hope tomorrow brings more improvement. 10 days in hospital is a long time, I would hate it.
Brenda (square peg in a round hole) H. Aug 15, 2009, 11:22am EDT
I am so happy he is home Elsie. I know you will take great care of him.
Elsie Duggan Aug 17, 2009, 12:26am EDT
Thank you Brenda, I am going to do my very best
Nana to Seven Cutiepies Aug 15, 2009, 11:42am EDT
Wonderful news! I bet this is a good feeling for both of you.
Elsie Duggan Aug 17, 2009, 12:27am EDT
Thank you Nana, it sure is great to have him home again, cutting back on that running is sweet for me, and I don't have to wonder how he is, I can go watch him breathe, silly me.
Sue M. Aug 15, 2009, 11:58am EDT
Awesome news, Elsie! I pray that Mark gets stronger every day!!
Elsie Duggan Aug 17, 2009, 12:27am EDT
Thank you Sue, so far so good, thanks for the prayers
Steph-in-NE ..... Aug 15, 2009, 1:07pm EDT
I knew this was good, I knew he would make it we all told you
Tell Mr Mark to be happy and love the things around for we see how things can be change fast....
Elsie Duggan Aug 17, 2009, 12:29am EDT
Mark is aware of that Stephanie, in fact told me today everything seems newer and brighter, I think although he has been ill most of his life, since he was 22 or so, that this one shook him up more than the other times, and he and I can't believe he survived it, I am so grateful and feel blessed, take care.
Marge H. Aug 15, 2009, 1:12pm EDT
Hooray!!!!! Throwing confetti.

Marvelous news. So glad the Scifi movie wasn't Star Trek. LOL
Elsie Duggan Aug 17, 2009, 12:31am EDT
Thank you Marge, but it was worse that Star Trek , had Tim Allen in it, so there is a clue, lol, he is feeling better today, hoping for better tomorrow. takes awhile to get over that long a hospital stay in cardiac units.
Marge H. Aug 21, 2009, 10:19am EDT
Tim Allen, not my favorite actor. 'Nough said. LOL
Donna S. Aug 15, 2009, 1:16pm EDT
Great news...be well.
Elsie Duggan Aug 17, 2009, 12:31am EDT
Thank you so much Donna, you tool
Angie O. Aug 15, 2009, 1:44pm EDT
Great News Elsie!
Elsie Duggan Aug 17, 2009, 12:32am EDT
thank your Angie, appreciate all the prayers sent up for him, know they helped.
Natalie Neal Whitefield Aug 15, 2009, 2:35pm EDT
Keeping you both close to our hearts! Love you. So glad you are home, Mark.
Elsie Duggan Aug 17, 2009, 12:32am EDT
Thank yo Natalie, we are so grateful for our friends on Gather.
Donna C. Aug 15, 2009, 2:40pm EDT
Such good news Elsie....
Hope Mark keeps improving every day
and that soon he might be able to get
off of the dialiysis.
I will continue to pray for you and Mark
and for sood health for you both.......
Elsie Duggan Aug 17, 2009, 12:34am EDT
Thank you Donna, we appreciate your prayers and best wishes, and I am wishing the same for your son and take care of yourself too, I am find myself, at least I think so. I haven't had time to think about it all yet.
Lee P. Aug 15, 2009, 3:33pm EDT
Woo Hoo. Way to go Mark. Woo Hoo. I'm glad you are home Mark. Woo Hoo. I know your Mom is glad you are home too. Woo Hoo. Hospitals just aren't any fun. Don't do this again.
Elsie Duggan Aug 17, 2009, 12:35am EDT
I hope he takes that to heart Lee, he is doing better every day, and hope that continues, thanks for your prayers, and no hospitals are okay when you really need them, but when you want to go home, there is no place like home,
Ah right! Time for french fries!
Elsie Duggan Aug 17, 2009, 12:42am EDT
That what he says, but potatoes are not good for him, white rice is okay, so that what he got, lol. good think I can read, thanks for everything Lynn
Fried rice?! Not the same taste as french fries at all. lol

My hubby has diabetes. I'm on the cusp. I have a sweet tooth. (Used to have a full set of "sweet teeth" before finding out how close I am to diabetes. lol) I've designated two excuses a year for a sugar cheat - my birthday and the Christmas season. I have to have a slice of German Chocolate for my birthday. I have to have a chocolate covered cherry once a year. (Use to have them about once a day. lol) I figure, "If I only cheat twice a year, that's good enough."

Not sure it's true, however, I think Mark should be able to have those french fries when the doctors take him off of dialysis and say his kidney is fine. Sounds like a fair compromise and a good way of celebrating, even if he can only have them every blue moon afterwards. After all, fried rice? So not french fries. lol
Larry H. Aug 15, 2009, 7:35pm EDT
Hi Mark, Glad you are home..Elsie thanks for the up date.
Elsie Duggan Aug 17, 2009, 12:42am EDT
Thank you Larry, he is feeling better today, complaining about his darn cat meowing all the time, she is one of those talker, lol.
Larry H. Aug 17, 2009, 7:46pm EDT
well he was gone for awhile,has a lot to tell him...wants to know where he was.
Larry, lol
Larry H. Aug 18, 2009, 5:35pm EDT
there are 3 of the cats here that come and talk to me all the time. They will come and sit beside me an look at me, cock their heads and meow at me. Haven't a clue what they are saying.
Rose Lamatt Aug 15, 2009, 7:51pm EDT
So glad Mark's home Elsie. Now you both can rest.
God bless and keep you both, and Billy too.
Elsie Duggan Aug 17, 2009, 12:44am EDT
Thanks os much Rose, I hope the resting part starts soon, thanks for the blessings and those for Billy too, just a couple of weeks now and he will be on his way and another round of worrying begins, I don't know if Gather or me can stand it.
Renita P. Aug 15, 2009, 9:38pm EDT
Pamela emailed me to let me know. That's great news
Elsie Duggan Aug 17, 2009, 12:44am EDT
Thanks Renita , he is doing better today,
*LORA* M. Aug 15, 2009, 9:56pm EDT
So good to hear Elsie
Elsie Duggan Aug 17, 2009, 12:44am EDT
Thank you so much Lora
Kimberly Ripley Aug 15, 2009, 11:06pm EDT
Elsie, I've neglected Gather for a week or two and missed all of this. So sorry to hear that Mark has been in, but happy to hear he's home with you now. My prayers go out for both of you!
Elsie Duggan Aug 17, 2009, 12:45am EDT
Thank you Kimberly, you were spared, he is home and cranky, I think that for a man is feeling good, lol, he wants to be running around, can't keep a good man down.
dee b. Aug 15, 2009, 11:17pm EDT
This is wonderful news Elsie! I am sure your both happy. Hugzzzzzz 2 u both!
Elsie Duggan Aug 17, 2009, 12:46am EDT
Thank you Dee, need those hugzzzz and will give him a couple.
Nancy L. Aug 15, 2009, 11:58pm EDT
Great news, Elsie. You're a good mom. :)
Elsie Duggan Aug 17, 2009, 12:47am EDT
Thank you Nancy, he keeps reminding me he is not a little kid, lol, but he is my little kid. he is doing very much better today , hoping for even better tomorrow, Monday.
Tanya P. Aug 16, 2009, 1:27am EDT
This is wonderful to read. Hope you both can begin to relax some now.
Elsie Duggan Aug 17, 2009, 12:48am EDT
Thank you Tanya, sure going to try, appreciate your prayers.
William Dotani Aug 16, 2009, 2:10am EDT
It's great he's home.

However, no Mr. Ed and did you forget the sushi.

You have green tea. I think it's very healthy.

I'm worn out myself and will write about this later.
Elsie Duggan Aug 17, 2009, 12:49am EDT
I'm so happy he is home William, I did have green tea today, and I hope you feel better really soon, don't get too worn out, think that is the downfall of everything. take care of yourself.
William Dotani Aug 17, 2009, 3:11am EDT
Too late. I'm swamped. I hope all is well with Mark. Remember please that laughter is very important.
Scrooge P Aug 16, 2009, 9:47am EDT
I bets he likes the foods better at home. Hospital foods is not so good. She says.
Elsie Duggan Aug 17, 2009, 12:50am EDT
Don't count on that Scrooge, but hope I can do okay for him, of course there is always takeout, just kidding.
Karen E. Aug 16, 2009, 4:53pm EDT
I am so very happy to hear your great report. We are incredibly proud of both of you. Fighters both!
Karen E. Aug 16, 2009, 4:53pm EDT
Renal diet is not so hard, mostly avoid potassium foods like tomato, oranges, banana.
Elsie Duggan Aug 17, 2009, 12:52am EDT
Thank you Karen, he was on one for fourteen years before transplant and he remembers being so limited in fluids, things are different now, he said he can't eat the skin off a baked potato, he is very strict with himself, maybe why the transplant lasted 16 years. Hoping it comes back, doctors thin it might, and thank you for your support through all of this,
Karen E. Aug 17, 2009, 12:57am EDT
Fantastic that he is so disciplined. I believe our dialysis center has a dietitian on staff, probably his does as well. That will be very helpful. Please share our best wishes for a full recovery.
Wanda H. Aug 16, 2009, 5:06pm EDT
So glad to hear that Mark is back home. I know you both have been through a lot and I'm thankful that things are calming down a bit! Take care of yourself dear heart and of Mark too. You prove that mothering doesn't stop when they grow up. We all need our Moms our whole life long. And you're the best.

Hugs to you and to Mark.
Elsie Duggan Aug 17, 2009, 12:54am EDT
Thank you so much Wanda, hope you are well and Happy, will try to catch up with Gather as soon as the times calm down a bit,
P.W. Dowdy Aug 16, 2009, 6:23pm EDT
Yes!
Elsie Duggan Aug 17, 2009, 12:54am EDT
Thank you P.W. for all your support and prayers, so appreciated, he is feeling much better today.
K D. Aug 16, 2009, 11:22pm EDT
I'm so glad to hear that news, Elsie! It's good that he's out of the woods and on the road to recovery. I was just sitting here thinking what a good Mother you are.
Elsie Duggan Aug 17, 2009, 12:55am EDT
K.D. thank you, but I think every mother has the same feelings for their child, just happens he was sick and I am here to take care of him, grateful for that, love, Elsie
K D. Aug 18, 2009, 11:13am EDT
:)
lynn a. Aug 17, 2009, 12:41am EDT
Glad to see this posted. Hope today went well. Am still sending prayers and wishes. Take care.
Elsie Duggan Aug 17, 2009, 12:56am EDT
Thank you Lynn, he is better today a bit cranky, sign of a healing man that wants to do more than he can, thanks for the continuing praying too , love you,
Ed Da Head Toker Aug 17, 2009, 9:14pm EDT
If he's being cranky, he must take fter his father. lol I am happy he is doing better.
Gisela S. Aug 17, 2009, 10:38pm EDT
Yay!!!!
Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Aug 18, 2009, 11:07pm EDT
very good news,Elsie...I am so happy that Dear Mark is at home...I know you both enjoyed the movie.

love
Shelbia C. Aug 19, 2009, 12:47am EDT
Great news!
Marge H. Aug 21, 2009, 10:26am EDT
Hope you, Mark, and Billy are doing well today.
Stacey (Jesus is coming soon! ) U. Sep 29, 2009, 9:26pm EDT
Hope that everything continues to go well.

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