Quickly… I wanted to let you all know Nick had a second brain surgery on Tuesday the 3rd of July ..today we are back here at Froedtert with some complications…
It’s been one hell of a morning is all I can say… but I feel better he is here now and they can take care of him.
I tried to keep this all on the down low not make a big deal about it… but that is not how it is going to happen…I have not worked much since he arrived home a day and a half after his procedure…way too soon to be put in my hands for his care…
I can’t post or if I do get a chance to be on my Phone/computer it isn’t much…just to check/delete emails and I thought by now he’d be on the mend…and all would go on…
His brain is leaking and is under a lot of pressure… so I’m sure there will be yet another surgery soon hopefully
Please say a prayer for him…
So I am asking you to be patient with me and I’ll do my best to keep up on the things that really must be done..
I know I’ve promised some posts and videos in my FB groups and other things as well but this is why I’ve been absent and might be for a bit…
Thanks in advance for your understanding…
Lisa
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Prayers coming your way, keep us updated as you can.
Completely understanding your absence. Family most important!! Prayers for Nicks health and you and your families strength. Hang in there, we are all here when you are ready. Hugs
You need to focuse on your husband. That is first and foremost, the rest can just wait until things settle down. Sending prayers for you, Nick, doctors and nurses.
PattiO
Prayers for your whole family especially Nick. So so sorry you are dealing with his illness. Hope recovery will be soon.
God speed to his recovery and we all surely will pray for this to be behind you soon with everyone healed and happy!
Audrey
Praying for you both
Our prayers are with you and Nick.
Sending prayers for healing and strength to you both, Lisa. 🙏🏻
keeping Nick and you in my prayers – just take care of your family…don’t worry about anything else right now!
Prayers for Nick, you and your family. God be all of you.
Follow your heart .. I can wait.
Lisa…..I am so sorry to hear all this about your Nick.
Sending up prayers for you both!!
PRAYING!!!
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Prayers and hugs – take care of Nick and yourself too. That is the most important thing in your life right now.
Your absence is completely understandable. Family first. Prayers for Nick’s health and for you and your families strength. Hugs
This is a time Lisa when it’s helpful for people to know something of what you’re facing, so thank you for that and good hopes are with you.
Then I t’s a time to let everything else go and put your attention on Nick and yourself. Anytging else else can wait.
We are the least of your worries right now. We are praying 🙏 and take care of your hubby!😄
Praying for you and Nick ! U r were u need to be so do not worry about it !
Prayers for all of you. Please know we wish you the gift of all the time you need. That is the most important.
Just take care of him! And yourself! Barbara
Prayers are winging to you. Hopefully all will be well.
Prayers for you and your family to give you the strength to get Nick through his recovery.
I am so sorry Lisa. Please take care of yourself and Nick. The rest of us can wait. Love and prayers for you both and for the doctors that will be attending to him.
Family first always
Praying. Take all the time you need. Family is your first priority.
Never mind anything else. He is more important. Prayers being sent.
Prayers for your entire family. You are focused on the important things in life. Take care!
Family first. Sending prayers for you both at this time.
Praying for Nick and you. What is most important is your family. Don’t think about the rest.
I am so sorry. My prayers for Nick and all of you. Hugs,
Will be praying for you and your family. Nothing is more important that taking care of your loved ones. God Bless you both.
Keeping you and Nick in my thoughts and prayers. Sending Hugs.
Many prayers for Nick and you and his doctors. Please don’t have a care about any postings- the least important thing right now. God bless and strengthen you.
Praying for you and Nick and sending best wishes for a speedy recovery.
Prayers for Nick, his medical care team and you. Just remember to breathe. You have a village looking out and caring for you!
Nick’s health is your number one priority. Everything else can wait. Prayers for you both
Just remember family comes FIRST! Leave the rest for your employees! You have great ones. Definitely in my prayers for Nick & you!
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So sorry to hear about Nick’s continued illness. Will keep you all in my prayers that all will go well.
Prayers for you and Nick.
Also praying for you both. If there is anything I can do just yell and keep us posted-we all care about you.
Oh Sweetie my heart aches for you! Be assured of many prayers from the huge quilting community! Love and hugs.
Susan
Praying for both of you.
In our bracers ,Hilary
Lisa,
Prayers for Nick are on the way. I know he will be getting better soon.
Cindy B
Houston.
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Many-many prayers for Nick and your family.
Praying for you all! Thank you for the update. Remember you have more people who understand your situation than those who don’t. Love from TN
In our prayers
Prayers for your Nick and you, your family, and the doctors. Hugs!
You take care of Nick and yourself. Everything else can wait. Prayers coming your way.
Love and Prayers for you and Nick.
Family ALWAYS comes first Lisa. Sending lots of positive thoughts your way, hoping for a speedy recovery for Nick and strength for you and your family. Best wishes.
Lisa, I am so sorry to hear Nick is having complications. Both of you are in my prayers.
Will certainly keep Nick our prayers, and also you Lisa. Don’t worry about work – it’ll be there when you can get back to it. Our thoughts are with your whole family.
My prayers to you and Nick. Please take care of yourself and not worry about all of us. 🙏
In my thoughts and prayers
Dear Lisa,
Your family comes first, and I know Nick is your world. Praying that Nick will be recovering and doing better soon. Take care of yourself too, that is very important. All else can wait for now.
Jan said it so well, I will only second her feelings and wishes.
Prayers coming your way🙏🙏🙏🙏
Prayers and hugs.
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Prayers for a speedy recovery for Nick and strength for you and your family.
Sending lots of prayers….
Sending prayers, you only need to be concerned about Nick
Lisa..please know the only things that matter are heart things. Nick..children…family….you. Rest when you can. DELEGATE…let the rest go. You have given all of us so much of yourself. Let us give you our prAyers and support and love for you and your loved ones.
Oh Lisa, I am so sorry Nick had to have another surgery. So, so sorry there were complications. Praying for you, Nick, and his medical care team. Hugs.
So sorry to hear about Nick. Will keep you in my thoughts.
Family first, of course. You have my prayers.
Lisa, my thoughts and prayers are with you and Nick. 💕
Praying, praying, praying with you!! Thanks for the update!
Lisa, you need to take care of your family, first and foremost. Prayers are a powerful tool!!!!
Chris
Saying prayers. Stay strong.
Lisa, please do not worry about the group. Your family is so much more important. Please know that you are being surrounded by prayers from your friends and the group. Remember if God brings you to it, He will bring you through it. Blessings and best wishes to your entire family.
We have been there –take care of ,Nick, yourself , the little man and of course Jeter–we will quilt later –prayers, Shirley
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Prayers for ALL! May Gods loving arms surround all w peace and healing! Your family is first priority.
I’m so sorry, Lisa … As far as I am concerned, we need to be way on the bottom of your list of things to do. Your priority is to continue doing what you are doing …. loving, supporting and taking care of your husband and family. All we can do is pray and support YOU in this difficult time.
Praying for all of you !
Prayers & good vibes being sent your way. I hope Nick is on the mend real soon.
Lisa so sorry to hear about Nick. Prayers for him from Florida.
Lisa,
Your priority is your family and taking care of yourself. The rest is just stuff that doesn’t matter right now. I’m praying for you both and hoping for improvement for Nick.
Stacy
Praying for you both
Prayers for Nick and you and the medical team.
My husband went thru the same surgery and had those complications. It’s very hard on the care taker. Hopefully they will get this under control quickly. Prayers
Family comes first, the rest can wait. Praying for a quick recovery.
Lisa, please just take care of dear Nick and yourself. That is all you need to think about. You’re in my thoughts and prayers. Sandra
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Understanding & praying for all🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
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Prayers for you, Nick, the family and the doctors.
Prayers for all!
Praying for your husband and family. 💗
Praying for all of you. Nick is always your most important focus!!
Lisa, prayers going up for you both. Take care of your man; we all have plenty to stitch on. Forget about us for awhile and focus on what’s important — and it’s not stitching! Hugs!!!!!
Nick will be added to my prayers and you and all your family at this very stressful time. I went through cancer treatment this past winter for a form of leukemia and at the same time my son-in-law was also being treated for cancer. What you learn is that almost nothing else matters but family. Projects go on the “back burner” because appointments at the clinic, surgeries, blood transfusions, chemo treatments, reactions to meds, all those things take precedence. Take a deep breath, if needed, just put some things on hold. I have completely looked at my life and how I thought I should be living it and made some changes that lowered stress. I should add that I’m in remission but my son-in-law is still in a battle with his cancer. Remember the words of Scarlet O’Hara…..”tomorrow is another day”. Things will get better, they may be different and that is certainly the case in our family but because of family and friends we get through to that other day. Oh, and always having a stitching project to keep my hands busy was better than some medicines I was given. 😉
We’re not going anywhere. Take all the time you need for your family. Prayers for you and Nick.
Sending prayers for Nick and your family during this difficult time. Keep your chin up.
Love and prayers to both of you.
Do what you most need to do. All this blog stuff will keep. Take care of Nick and of yourself. People get this. You have a lot on your plate. Prayers, and God bless.
Lisa – you and Nick are in our thoughts and prayers. Nothing scarier than issues with the brain. Take it one baby step at a time. Know that your quilt friends are here for you and all you need to do is call on us at anytime. Knowing people are there for you and really care for both of you is comforting and very important. ♥️ To you both.
Family comes first! Take care of Nick and yourself! I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
you are both in my prayers..don’t worry about stuff! take care of Nick & yourself.
Thoughts and prayers to you and your family, as well as the caregivers. Don’t worry about anything other than your family. Everything else will be here whenever.
Dear Lisa,
Nick, You and Family first! My prayers for all of you and the medical team attending him. God Bless, Lynne
Praying for you and Nick. Please don’t worry about your work at this time. Take care of yourself.
Prayers to you and your family !
Your husband and family come first – and also take care of yourself!
Those of us who look forward to your shared creativity can be very patient and should not be of your concern at the moment – I too am sending prayers for your husband’s full recovery
Prayers for you and your family🙏🙏🙏
Prayers for you and Nick and your doctors.
Donna
Prayers for you and for Nick’s healing, Lisa. Times like this require that we are away, caring for our families. I feel certain that we all understand that. Please take care of you, too.
All my best,
Joni Jecklin
Dear Lisa,
I will keep you and Nick in my thoughts and prayers.
Gloria Cook
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Lisa, family first. My thoughts and prayers are with you both. You have a capable staff that can do the rest. Marianne
Oh Lisa… I’m so sorry, but with all of us sending up prayers, Nick will have to be back to his old self soon. Love and hugs to both of you and “little man” too who must miss fishing with Grandpa.
will be praying
Praying for healing for Nick and comfort and strength for you. 🙏🏻❤️
Ceaseless prayers for healing. Prayers for you and yours during this most difficult time. Thinking of you in Peachtree City, GA.
As much as welve fabric, you must and do love your husband more. Praayers for his safe recovery.
Your priority is NICK. Be there for him. We will be here for you sending good vibes and strength your way. Beth
…as we love fabric…..prayers
You are in my thoughts and prayers!! Don’t worry about anything except Nick he is the most important right now!!
Debby Harapat
So sorry, you need to take care of Nick’ All else can wait Saying a prayer, from Rochester,NY
My husband had this problem last year. He is fine now. Will keep you in my prayers.
Lisa, prayers to you and your family.
Take care of yourself as well. He will need you to be in good shape when he gets back home. Prayers for both of you.
My prayers are with you. Have no anxiety about work things–they won’t go anywhere. Nick needs you more. We love you.
Nothing is as important as family. Nick, you and family are my prayers
You and Nick are in my prayers daily. Family is so much more important than any blog or email or video so please just take care of yourself and Nick.
Theresa Fisher
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god bless Nick and your whole family….prayers are coming in full force….
May our Heavenly Father guide and assist the doctors and hospital personnel as they tend to Nick. May He surround and hold Nick in His hands, love him and give him strength. May He also be with and comfort Nick’s family, Amen Family comes before business. Take care of yourself also.
I will hold Nick and you in my prayers. You and your family come first. Sending hugs your way.
I know we are all always depending and appreciate your posts but even when we act like we can’t live without we can and I am sure all of us want you to take care of Nick and yourself. Just know we will always be here to enjoy what you share of your talents with us…but your and Nicks well-being is most important.
Of course will be praying for Nick’s recovery, and for you.
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I will definitely keep you and Nick in my prayers. Fran House
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Scary situation. Prayers for all. So very sorry to hear of surgery & complications.
Sending prayers and positive thoughts for Nick and his family.
Prayers coming to you and Nick!
Do what you need to do…family is at the top of the list.
Family is always first on the list. Sending you good thoughts.
The Lord’s Prayer is powerful. (I don’t mean to offend you Lisa by mentioning this.) Let the healing begin.
Caren
Family is always first !
Be where you need to be – with Nick — everything will wait for you — thoughts & prayers for you and Nick
Sending prayers for you and Nick. May God bless Nick with a quick recovery. Hugs to you both!
Lisa, Steve and I are praying… I don’t know what to say to comfort you, but know I love you. Love and Hugs Liz
Unceasing prayers for you all….for quick healing..good care.. and peace. Sending love your way to return the many blessings you have given us thru the years
Sending healing prayers for Nick and hugs to you.
Praying for Nick and for you as I know when a loved one is ill, you hurt too. We love you and please take care of yourself as well.
Praying for you and Nick.
Thoughts and prayers are with Nick, you and your family. Your primary concern now is your family. We all love you and your staff will take good care of the business side for you. You have great people behind you.
Prayers for you both. He is of upmost importance as is keeping yourself healthy while you care for him. Thanks for sharing your trial. May there be peace in your storm and may all your customers have big hearts and not appetites. 🙏❤️
Sending prayers to all of you.
Thoughts and prayers for you both .
Nick is your first priority and of course you and your are in my prayers.
Prayers for Nick, you and your family !
Sending prayers to Nick and you!! Take care!!
Prayers to Nick and recovery
You are in my prayers for sure!
Lisa, I am so sorry you both are going through this. Much love and prayer for both you and Nick. Hugs as well.
So sorry to hear that Nick is back in the hospital. as you say he is in good hands. Will keep Nick and you in my prayers. Take care of your family. Our quilting can wait!!! God bless!
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Do not give your business a second thought! Nick is more important and if you get behind, it’s okay, no matter how far. We will be here for you with love and prayers!😍
So sorry for the complications for your husband’s surgery. Prayers for a great outcome for him. And good thoughts for you as you care for him.
Sincerely,
Ruth Wilfong
On Mon, Jul 9, 2018 at 1:27 PM, Lisa Bongean’s Web Blog… wrote:
> lisabongean posted: “Quickly… I wanted to let you all know Nick had a > second brain surgery on Tuesday the 3rd of July ..today we are back here at > Froedtert with some complications… It’s been one hell of a morning is all > I can say… but I feel better he is here now and t” >
Nothing more important right now than Nick — and you. Know that so many thoughts and prayers are coming your way to help you safely through this storm and into a peaceful harbor.
Nick and your family ALWAYS comes first – my prayers for Nick and your family
Georgie Larson
So sorry to hear. Sending prayers for you and your family.
Lisa, my prayers for Nick, you and family. Prayers for healing, peace and calm for you. Everyone loves you and Nick!!
Lisa, I’m praying for Nick, for you and your family. God speed.
Prayers are being offered for you and Nick…..Please take care of both of you and quilting will happen another day….God,s Blessings. Patti Adams
Sending hugs and prayers! Know that many are thinking of Nick, you and family
Dear Lisa, Don’t worry about us. Concentrate on Nick and your family.
We are here for you and and our sending well wishes, healing and prayers.
May God continue to watch over you and yours and blessing continue.
Nicole in Arizona
Family comes first. I will be praying for you, Nick and your loved ones. Please remember to take care of yourself ❣️
Lisa, pray. My son came home from Duke University Medical Center last week after 3 brain surgeries, 1 facial nerve surgery and a month in the hospital. He was released the day after the 2nd surgery and retuned via emergency room within 36 hrs. Complications, pressure, staff infection, you name it. At least 5 church denominations praying, friends and strangers. We prayed him home. He is making great strides. In my mind a miracle – God pulled him through. Keeping you both in our prayers – God will pull him through.
I am so sorry to read this – you have both been through so much with this. Froedert is a great place for him to be. Prayers for both of you and his medical team to give him some relief quickly. Your energy needs to be with him- family first- always! Hugs 🤗
You and Nick are in my thoughts and prayers for a full recovery. Is this in relation to the adrenal gland tumor?
Of course I’ll pray for Nick and you, as well as your family. Asking the Lord for a return to full health for him and peace and comfort for you.
Please just take care of you and your sweetie!! You are in our hearts!!!
Hugs and prayers to you and your family❣️
Will keep Prayers for him and you and the doctor that all goes well!
Focus on Nick and you/your family. The rest is just “stuff” and will get handled someday. What is important right now is Nick, you and your family. God bless you all!
Lisa, attend to Nick and don’t worry about the rest. He’s what’s most important now. Will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Nick is priority number 1! Please do not worry about us. Remember to take care of yourself also. We will be here when you’re ready. Prayers being sent for Nick and you from Ontario, Canada.
You & your family are the most important ones to be concerned about right now. My prayers are with you guys for a speedy recovery for both of you.
Lisa, please put us on your back burner for now. So what if we finish later than planned. We’re all grown ups here. We all have life to live. You have priorities right now that do not include us. Yes. Thank you so much for thinking of us at a time like this and for updating us. Get back to us from time to time to let us know how he’s doing and how you are. I for one, have you both in my prayers for a successful out come. I will be here when you need reinforcements. God bless and take care of yourself. Looking forward to your return soon.
Praying for Nick! Family is first! Don’t even think about “us” until he is healthy!
Everything else is just “stuff”. Your sweet husband and your family are the only things to care about now. Take big breaths and try to stay calm, your followers and all praying for you and Nick. God bless
Praying. You are loved.
Your focus should be your husband right now, Lisa. If people cannot understand that, then they are not worth worrying about. My thoughts and prayers are with you. And …. don’t forget to take care of yourself in the midst of all of this.
Prayers going up for both of you!
I spent many years working in the Operating Room of our local trauma center and did several years in the neurosurgery suite. They can work miracles, believe that and hold on to it. Hugs to you. We will all still be here, family first!
God Bless you, and your family! Will pray for Nick and all your family! Your faithful customers will always be here for you and yours!
Thanks for the update, slow down and take care of Nick, and yourself – You are our common thread, and I am sure everyone would agree, we send our prayers to you and Nick for a safe and healthy recovery. We all have many projects to keep us busy, Nick is lucky to have such a loving wife and partner to care for him during this diffucult time. Hang in there – you need your strength to get through this and he’ll need you to be strong for him. God Bless.
Praying for Nick and your family.
Praying that God blesses you and your family and gives you both the strength you need during this time.
Please take care of Nick and yourself. Quilting is my hobby and that is not near as important as the health of a loved one. Praying for you both.
Love & Prayers for you, Nick & your family.
Hugs and prayers to you and your family. They come first right now — we understand and love you, Lisa!!
He is more important than anything else. Take care of him and you we will be here.
Thoughts and prayers with you.
Sending Prayers your way!!! Just take care of Nick-
Lisa, Glen and I are sorry to hear this news, and we will pray for you both, the Doctors, nurses and your family. Take care of yourself as well.❤️
Sending thoughts and prayers your way. I had so much fun meeting you in North Carolina. This brought tears to my eyes knowing of your challenges. Sending lots of prayers!
Prayers for Nick and your family
Prayers are with you & Nick Hope he is out of the woods soon. Don’t worry about us , you just take care of family 🙏🏻❤️
Nick is your top priority. Keeping you both in my prayers.
Positive thoughts winging their way from NH!
We’re the last people you should be worried about. Do know that Nick and you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Take care of yourself, too.
So VERY, VERY sorry to hear about Nick’s issues. I enjoy your blog posts and have recently wondered how things were. However, please do not think that anything you do online is nearly as important as taking care of your family. Everyone will be content to give you the time and space you need to handle the most important things in your life: your husband and family. We completely understand. Prayers to you.
Family before business!!! Prayers for you both
So sorry to hear this, you and Nick are in my prayers.
Prayers and love is sent your way – take the time you need, to care for your family.
Jan
Keeping you both in my thoughts and sending positive energies to you and Nick for peace, strength and healing.
Prayers and hugs for you and Nick.
So sorry to hear, will keep u and your family in my prayers.
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Thought and prayers are with you.
Your priorities are with Nick and your family, hoping all goes well! Sending prayers 💗
Prayers for Nick and you ! 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Prayers for Nick and you. Safe and speedy healing. That’s all that matters now.
Just take care of you and nick. All else is not important.
Hugs
Prayers!
Prayers to you, Nick and his medical team. Don’t worry about us.
Praying for both of you. Please take care of Nick and don’t worry anything else.
Lisa I just read your blog about your husband. Take care of yourself so you can take care of him and family. Prayers for Nicknand your family 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Prayers are with you. We can wait until……please take care of your family.
Praying for strength for Nick, you and all your family. May God send his healing graces on Nick
Definitely praying for you and your family. Prayers for wise doctors and smart decisions. Prayers for God to heal. God is still in the healing business. The prayers to Him for me as i have fought pancreatic cancer for 17 months have carried me in this journey.
Stay strong!
Sara
Take care of Nick and yourself! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!
Joan. 🙏🏻
Family first…..ALWAYS!!!! Prayers and best wishes.
Many prayers. God Bless and keep you strong as He brings healing to Nick.
Prayers for a speedy recovery!
You need to focus on Nick & his recovery- I’m sure we all have many projects to keep up busy in the meantime ❤️
I am thinking of you and praying for you both.
Family first!! We are an understanding group and have You and your family in our hearts and prayers. Please don’t forget to take care of yourself as well! God bless to you!
So sorry to hear about these struggles. Praying for you, Nick & your family.
Praying for you and your dear husband today.
Stop thinking about us…thank you for the update, you always think of others but it is now time for Nick and for you. Time to help Nick get through this and time for you to be his strength. You are a very strong woman and Nick needs you, like others before me have said, we are grown ups…we can wait. You have the best staff and they will look after business. Please look after yourself so you can look after Nick. Prayers for you both as well as love xo Red
Well said!
Couldn’t have said it better!
Family always comes first, wishing Nick a speedy recovery 🙂
I’m so sorry to hear of Nick’s post surgery problems. If I can help in any way please let me know or have Amy give me a jingle. I will keep him in my prayers Lisa.
Never under estimate the power of prayer. You and your family have tons of it coming your way.
Your wonderful crew will take care of the rest while you care for Nick. Keep yourself well.