IT'S SURGERY DAY!
Well in just about four hours I will be in surgery! This all still seems surreal; yet I know it is so very real. I am ready and optimistic. Actually I'm looking forward to it to actually begin the long process of getting the whole thing behind me.
Yesterday I spent about 45 minutes with my priest (Father Vander Woude, Holy Trinity Catholic Church). He had emailed me the day before and asked if I wanted the anointing for the sick. ABSOLUTELY. So in the time together, I received this lovely sacrament, as well as penance, and the eucharist. I am encouraged that the anointing included all those that are working on my team (doctors, medical staff, etc.) and extended the blessing to my family and friends to have peace about this situation and to continue to pray for God's graces.
Right at this moment I'm not really hungry, but can't stop thinking about food. I am not allowed any food or drink -- not even water as of 7:30 this morning. So its not too long of a wait. My darling Chris got up at 6:00 am and fixed me a delicious stick-to-your-ribs breakfast. Waffles, bacon, creamed chipped beef (my fav) and of course coffee. I was done in plenty of time of my deadline. At 7:25 he brings me a glass of water. So we're good to go.
I will be having a lumpectomy on my left breast, 4-6 lymph nodes removed, and a port implanted under my skin on my chest in preparation for the chemo. Chemo still scares me alittle, but I don't have to face it until after July 23. So I'll just live one day at a time and face it when it comes --- with your love, support and prayers to help me be brave.
Blessings and peace to you all, thank you for being there.
