and now the wait begins which I was told was 3 – 5 days. It was pretty tough. It took 4 needles before they got enough cells for a biopsy. I wasn’t given anything for the pain so by the 4th try I just stayed still but the tears were flowing. Very painful. My daughter stayed all night with me.
Something very nice happened to me today though. My son in law’s brother sent me a gorgeous real tomato so I will be having a bacon tomato sandwich for supper. Thanks Tim and Val.
Not a very good picture. I am so delighted to have a real tomato.
I will post an update as soon as I find out what comes next. I will face whatever it is as best I can. Thank you all for the prayers, telephone calls and cards. They have given me hope and strength.
Love,
Beth
sending you hope, dear beth.
ReplyDeleteThank you Theresa!
DeleteSo sorry for the pain you had to go through, I can just feel the tears. My prayers going out to you as you wait for results.... keep strong. So happy you had your daughter with you .... Hugs with Love
ReplyDeleteThank you Deanie!
DeleteYou are a trooper Beth. So sorry you had to endure that. Glad your daughter stayed with you. Bless her heart. BLT's, gosh Cindy mentioned them on FB and now I am hankering them ;-) Enjoy your tomato!!!
ReplyDeleteOh a real tomato! It is all about the little joys in life. i am grinning to think of you savoring your supper tonight.
ReplyDeleteVery sorry about the pain...hate that for you. Praying for a good report.
I have been praying for you, Beth. I'm sorry the procedure was so painful and I know the waiting is agonizing. Sending my love and prayers. Enjoy that delicious looking tomato. May God bless.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you, Beth. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteBeth, you are loved by many, and our thoughts and prayers are with you! How wonderful that you have a real tomato! Tomato sandwiches made my day when I was a child! xo Nellie
ReplyDeleteDear Beth, You are in my prayers. I pray for you to have good results on that biopsy. A simple sweet gift of a tomato....enjoy. Blessings, xoxo,Susie
ReplyDeleteOh Beth, So sorry, you are having to endure all this, I pray you will get good results and feel better soon. Hugs
ReplyDeleteWhy do they have to make the wait so long? Sorry to read about the painful needles. Sending love and hugs! Keeping you in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteLiz
oh Beth, somehow I lost my connection with you and I did not realize it. I have gone back and read the entries I missed. Such sad news to read.....I am sending you warm, happy thoughts and a giant hug from the Jersey Shore!!
ReplyDeleteBetter late than never. I'm a little behind on my blog reading. I still have to read your latest entry. What can I say, we're all behind you 100% my friend. Stay strong Beth. I know that's easy for me to say, but at the moment it's the best I can do.
ReplyDeleteYum! That tomato you have been waiting for! Hugs, Linda
ReplyDeleteWaiting and wondering isn't fun . . . I agree with Tex . . . Keep that Hope right out in front . .
ReplyDeleteDearest Beth,
ReplyDeleteKudos to you for being brave through the pain. I know waiting is hard. I would use the wait time to make hope even more concrete and pray for you.
Right now look at that Tomato and keep smiling !
Enjoy that tomato. I agree that the ones that we buy do not taste good. I love this time of year when we have Farmers Markets and can buy vegies and fruits grown in our own state and often picked the same morning. We love open faced sandwiches with tomato and chees melted on top. My mom used to make them like that but added a couple strips of bacon on each and put them under the broiler until the bacon was done. It was always a favorite of mine. I continue to pray also, and wish you didn't have to go through this again. I'm praying for some good news for you. Hugs. Bertie
ReplyDeleteWaiting is so hard. It's lovely that your daughter stayed with you. I'm sure she loves you very much, as do I.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Janie
Sorry it was so painful for you but glad that part is now behind you. Waiting must be hard and I will keep on praying.
ReplyDeleteYour tomato looks yummy. Hope you enjoyed your sandwich. Nice that you are still thankful for simple pleasures. : )
Adding my prayers that you get an all CLEAR! Hugs to that sweet daughter for staying with you and keeping you company. Sure hope you enjoyed your tomato and bacon sandwich.
ReplyDeleteAwww Beth, I know how painful biopsies can be. Prayers on the way for the tests to come back clean. Get some rest.
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Joanne
Beth ...I promise, shoulder to shoulder. Xxxooo
ReplyDeleteOh Beth you are so very strong. Lots of prayers and hugs coming your way. Enjoy your sandwich. Hugs hugsB
ReplyDeleteOh ,sweet lady...to think a pretty red tomato can make you happy after such an ordeal. You make me smile and tear up at the same time. You are so brave. I am thinking of you tonight and sending many prayers.
ReplyDeleteJane xx
Still keeping you in thought and prayers...so sorry the biopsy was so painful. Hope you have a good weekend...and enjoy that real mater!
ReplyDeleteYou are a very brave and inspiring person with your health issues. Enjoy your wonderful tomato and treasure every small enjoyment and moment with hope and acceptance. Hugs to you and your family.
ReplyDeletePrayers for strength, peace, health and healing from Arizona. God is in charge. Hugs :-)
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for the pain you had to endure and for the wait that is ahead. We are blessed when our kids are with us. Thankful for your daughter staying with you as I know that helps. You know you are in the thoughts and prayers of so many of us.
ReplyDeleteBeth - where did they take the biopsy from if I may ask - your mouth? And that was sweet of your daughter. I know that wait to get the results - each day seems like a week. And that tomato is beautiful. Prayers and hugs your way.
ReplyDeleteI"m so sorry, Beth! You're in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeletehugs,
Marie
Waiting can be the hardest part
ReplyDeleteThis is difficult for me to come back to blogging and find you again in poor health....and a needle biopsy doesn't sound fun. I was so hoping you were doing much better. Keep us informed so we can be praying for you!
ReplyDeleteYou has beautiful tomato sandwich for enjoyd for test ..Yes you have Beth!
ReplyDeleteI thinking of you so much!
Have a nice day!
Michiko
I thought I left a comment but I must not have pressed publish.
ReplyDeleteGood luck, and waiting must be very difficult....take care, and prayers coming your way.
Stay strong Beth always thinking of you Hugs Sheila x
ReplyDeleteSo sorry it took so many times to get what they needed. In my prayers. Enjoy your tomato. :):)
ReplyDeleteYour heart is soft and rejoices in the beauty of a lovely tomato. God be with you, Beth.
ReplyDeleteDon't blame you for the tears but admire your strength in mind! Hang in there! You're always in my thoughts. Hugs...
ReplyDeleteYou never fail to amaze me sweetheart...holding you in my heart and sending much much love from Honeysuckle Hill.
ReplyDeleteNothing better than a real tomato! Keeping you in my prayers.
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