Today was a good day. The nurse came in to ask if Noel could sit on the edge of the bed, and then stand, and then maybe walk a few steps. So she then circled the unit twice. An hour later she decided to go again and we circled the unit three times!
She’s still sleepy after the surgery and with the pain medication but otherwise fully engaged. Her doc came by this afternoon – the first visit after the surgery that she remembers – and she was encouraged with his assessment. Long road ahead with chemotherapy but she’ll be ready for it.
She feels your support.
Clark
noelstanton 
Noel,
It is so great to hear your voice so soon after surgery. You are amazing! But…I knew that!
Love, Jolanne
I wish you and your family well! I send my love
Dear Noel, Thinking of you after your surgery and do hope you are not in too much pain and can rest comfortably. Laurel told us about the blog and we will keep up to date on your progress. We will gather here for Thanksgiving and we will all say a prayer for you. I am happy that your sisters will be with you. Love, Charlie and Carolyn Wasaff
Nancy Bos Dear Noel (Anne):
You have been in my thoughts and prayers since Sarah called with the news of of your operation. This is certainly going to be a memorable Thanksgiving!—–One I know you wouldn’t have chosen for the top one hundred, but you have a lot of people praying for your complete recovery, and next year’s Thanksgiving will be much better. You do have a great deal to be thankful for–a wonderful family and many many friends. I hope you mend quickly and enjoy the holidays.
Love, Nancy Bos
Noel and Clark:
Our thoughts and prayers are radiating from Woodstock, Illinois. May the Lord provide strength and healing to you. Happy Thanksgiving and “Go Irish”,
Love,
The Saladins
Clark and Noel,
Many thanks for the update. We remember you each day in our morning prayer. Love from your Salesian Family.
Tim
Noel,
I wanted to take a moment and wish you a speedy and successful recovery.
I know it’s been some time since we last spoke, but I wanted to tell you that my mom and I really appreciate the history we have with your family and consider you dear friends.
We are sharing a similar battle in our family as well with my grandmother. Having seen the way she is fighting this ailment these last few months has been inspiring for me. She has a great attitude and still wears a smile everyday, and I believe it is her attitude that is really helping her get through this.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. If there is every anything we can do please don’t hesitate to let us know.
Love,
Victor and Esther Torres
If you do ever need anything:
e-mail: vjtorre1@asu.edu
Cell: 415-233-0489
Mrs. Stanton
We are all preaying for you in my household. It took me getting older to really appreciate all the different parts to who you are. Our trip down to LA really showed me the compassion and understanding you have for people. I will be asking God daily to touch you and your family. You are loved dearly.
Corey
Dear AnnieNoel, maybe NoelAnnie, whatever it takes to continue your “attagirl” spirit! You are showing amazing courage and resiliance, with great spport from Clark and your sisters. We are encouraged by your attitude and faith. Please add us to the list of friends who will be praying and hoping for your continued improvement. Much love, Jean and Elmer Hinkle
Noel/Annie
Love and prayers for a quick recovery and support for the challenge ahead.
Will be in touch for more concrete help in the next few weeks.
Just know we are holding you close to our hearts.
Margie and all the Ellis tribe
Thinking of you each day…Marylou
Dear Annie: Glad to hear/read from you, Clark and Ellen. Stand Birnbaum forwarded the blog to the UT crowd. Alan and I are thinking of all of you. We send you our love and big hugs.
xxoo, Janet Vaskas
Hi Noel and Clark – glad to hear you are getting up and around already! amazing…..we never know what we can do until we are tested. All our love and prayers go with you on this journey….
Love Larry and Kathy
Noel and Clark,
Warmest Thanksgiving wishes from Wildwood, Missouri. Your courageous spirit feeds us all reaching back through the memories to times when your creativity and spunk fueled the group.
Love you,
Nancy
My money is on you Mrs. Stanton positivity and belief will get you through this. Just a bump in the road!
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“Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgment that something else is more important than fear” Thoughts and prayers on your road to recovery. Much Love and respect for your strength along the way.
Noel… All our best in your recovery… Phil & Sue Fitzpatrick
Hi Ann,
Wow what a shock and wow how wonderful you seem to be doing. I was with Mary M and Carmen the day I got your note and then forwarded your blog page. We shared our concerns and of course with both of them being nurses they always have a lot of information.
This blog thing is all new to me as far as responding etc.
Sounds like you have the best of the best doctors so hope your remaining recovery goes well and we will surely keep praying.
Our little Isaiah (3) is on his way for an overnight so I will share more on that at a later time.
Love Sharon.