Oma's 80th and Second Surgery

As My Brother in law Rick Postma posted for me a couple of days ago, I had my second surgery Wednesday, November 30, and I am thankful for the way it went.



Surrounded by beautiful young ladies Michelle Schuit, Christine and Jessica

At the start, it was thought that the second surgery would be
-not as successful
-more dangerous
-more complicated.

The surgeon, Dr Steven, saw us the evening before I was discharged and said the surgery went well, being able to take more of the tumor then he thought he was going to be able to. In reality,  it might have the same result as the first surgery.  The first surgery in July 2010 was very helpful, allowing me to have a year in which I could do my work and many other projects I had been wanting to do for years, with energy to spare. I hope that I will have another good year which is in the hands of the Great Surgeon.

I found that having an armband gives a person access to
-porter services in case of needed scans
-food (If you are going to be in the hospital, make sure you have an armband!!)
-recognitions as a person. ( ask me about it some time)


At the Pennings Christmas Dinner with Ryan and Jessica

One thing the surgery has already allowed me to do is to attend this year's addition of the Annual Pennings Christmas Dinner, which focused on Oma Pennings turning 80.


Getting flowers from Dad!

We had a good time playing old-fashioned shuffle board, crocinole,and monopoly.

There was a lot of fun and fellowship all around