January 30th - Doctor Day
I call it that because every Friday for the last 4 weeks we have been in doctors offices ALL day. My first appointment was with the surgeon to che my incision. Everything looked great, so they were able to take out the drains, yay. Aside from the fact that I am breaking out in hives from medication. Than off to the oncologist. Final pathology reports are in, and great news the cancer was not in any of the lymph nods or surrounding tissue. The tumor was larger than expected (3.5 cm), this does not change treatment or out come at this point. I have decided to take part in a clinical study so I have several more scans and a lot more blood draws. Chemo is scheduled to start on March 3rd. Thanks for caring, and praying for me, God bless you all.

Five days since surgery and I feel great. If only the rest of this journey could be so easy. Surgery went well and I had very little pain. My thanks to everyone for all there prayers, phone calls and meals. My family and I are very blessed and very loved. God bless you all.

January 23rd

Today is surgery day, I feel like I am embarking on a journey. A journey I did not choose, but none the less I must travel. I am a very visional person and in my mind I picture God at the wheel of a great sailing ship, he is dressed in all white and his robes and hair are flowing in the wind. I am at peace, resting behind him on a cushioned bench. I feel his love surround me, I feel the soft breeze on my face, I smell the salt air and I know that he is leading me. I have never felt Gods love so strong and so powerful in my life.