any vibes or impressions about Ted Kennedy?

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

This morning, I woke up feeling a bit down and worried, for no reason. Check with the pendulum to see if there was anything in my immediate family, location, etc, wrong--no. Then I got to work, checked Yahoo, and found Ted Kennedy was in for surgery today. Immediately I knew this was where the concern was coming from. I've prayed during the day for him, gaining the impression that my prayers were joined with many; it was as if the prayers may hold the balance on whether or not Sen. Kennedy stays or transitions.

Anyone else get any impressions about this?

[SeattleGirl]

1. No immediate impressions, but apparently the surgery went well. n/t

[Why Syzygy]

2. I was surprised to read this

this morning, because it seems I remember them saying in the beginning it was inoperable.
I had an aunt who went through brain cancer. She had always been the SWEETEST one in the whole family.
It's hard on the family. They are in my prayers too.

Thanks, ayesha

[Celebration]

3. sometimes "inoperable"

Means that there are only one or two surgeons in the country that would attempt it. Not sure if this is the case here but this doctor is supposed to be exceptional.

[BlueIris]

4. I have been getting the impression that he may still be with us for a while.

And I'm hoping for the best.

[Sanity Claws]

5. I'm glad to hear this

I was concerned it might be his time. It seems like a lot of people who have been very influential in their respective fields have passed on recently. I'm thinking of Yves St. Laurent, Bo Diddley.

[Grateful for Hope]

6. I had a bad feeling about this when I first heard the news

but, after hearing that Senator Kennedy did his homework and found what I suspect is the best and most aggressive treatment for his type of cancer, I now think that his fighting spirit may well be the factor that will beat that cancer into remission.

I feel much more optimistic tonight.

[rumpel]

7. I also heard

the surgery was done while he is awake - which I thought, is to precisely know he will be ok during and thereafter. No if's and but's. Hearing that it went well, is good news indeed.
I also feel, that he will hang in a little longer.

But now, I also heard Senator Byrd is in hospital...I think he is heartbroken about Ted Kennedy, which reminded him of losing his beloved wife. Much love & comfort to Sen. Byrd, also.

[SeattleGirl]

8. I will add my voice to yours for Sen. Byrd.

I saw the video of him on the Senate floor, talking about Kennedy, and it nearly broke my heart, to see how much Byrd cares about him.

[glowing]

12. They've served long together and seen many changes within this country.

[BlueIris]

9. That's what I "get" about Byrd, that this situation came up too close

on the heels of the loss of his wife. He's overwhelmed. ((((( Sen Byrd )))))

[MorningGlow]

11. Surgery while awake

This is standard operating procedure (pun not intended) for this type of brain tumor. Apparently the surgeons stimulate different parts of the brain while operating and have conversations with the patient to make sure they aren't damaging other parts of the brain while they're working on it--that way they make sure the language center stays intact, and the patient's ability to identify common objects (they show the patient flash cards). Quite an amazing process, really.

[MorningGlow]

10. My impressions

This is a difficult kind of tumor, for sure--a woman who had the same kind of tumor was on Ed Schultz's radio show yesterday. She said her doctor explained it to her this way: a regular tumor is like a grape in jello--it can be isolated and plucked out. But this kind of tumor is more like oatmeal.

Still, it's not a death sentence. I think the biggest fear is his age. Younger people recover from this better.

My impression when I first heard about it, and it has persisted, is that while he may survive this, it will herald his retirement from politics. With the radiation and chemo, he won't be up for hitting Capitol Hill on a regular basis. However, that doesn't mean he won't continue to affect the political scene as an elder statesman behind the scenes, which is what I feel will happen.

Also, today, while I was talking with my mom on the phone, she commented that she just saw on the news that his surgery was being called a "complete success". My first impression was that was a lie. The surgery went well, but calling it a "complete success" was a pretty spin on the true situation to prevent political chaos (others calling for his resignation so they could hold an election for his seat or however it works).

Just my $0.02. YMMV.

[BlueIris]

13. Hmmmm.

That jives more with what I think I should be getting.