Friday, June 12, 2009

One week down!

Hi everyone.
I only have a few minutes before Bill and the kids make it home, and I am finding typing is something that I am having to re-learn! I am sure the drugs have NOTHING to do with that! :) My fingers aren't going where my brain wants them to!!!

Things are coming along just fine. I don't have any drains left (had 5 in the hospital) and an appointment next Thursday for my first "expansion." All of the pathology reports came back negative...so that is a real plus. By doing this surgery (as upside down as it has made my family and my life) I know that my chances of having cancer in the future are significantly lower. I never really thought of the emotional toll this would take on me and mine...but we are a pretty tight group and will make it just fine!

I can't thank all of you enough for the prayers, flowers, thoughts of support, family, and food support. I couldn't have done this without each and every one of your help!

Many more blogs to come...Stephanie!

Here are a few pictures of the kids playing at the pool with the family...they clearly had a great "vacation!"

PS- I still have a nasty case of poison oak...which just adds to the humor! Truthfully!

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Less than 48 hours away...

Hi everyone.

I want to say a word of gratitude for all those praying for me and mine. I have said my own prayers of course but I am certain that the prayers said around the country right now are building a strong halo of health around me.

I am not worried about this surgery. I know that I am doing the right thing. I have faith in my surgeons and my support. I will be fine, in fact healthy for a long time due to this surgery. I know this to be fact.

Bill is my rock and will update the blog as soon as he can after the surgery. My Mom, Dad, and Mother-in-law will be at the hospital (Plano Presbytarian Center for diagnostics and surgery) for sure...I am sure that there are others that might come on in to get a status update. Please continue to pray...there isn't any reason not to!

Love to you all...thank you all!

Stephanie