Thank you for praying! We have received all good news in
our follow up appointments.
The general surgeon reports “no residual invasive
carcinoma” and my lymph node was also “negative for carcinoma”. Praise the Lord
for no cancer!
The plastic surgeon says everything is good. There has
been no tissue damage and I have good blood flow to the skin and I will see him
for the next several weeks then wait 3 months before (what should be) a final
surgery in early May.
Before surgery I arranged for some ladies to “babysit” me
during the day for a few hours so Scott could get some work done. These ladies
jumped in and did whatever was needed - from getting meds and meals for me to
catching me when I fainted and helping manage drain tubes. I have been so
blessed by friends old and new. (Thank you so much Angela, Kelli,
Kim, Luci, Kristen, Julianne, and Patti!)
Monday morning, I spent a few hours in the ER and it
turned out to be an amazing blessing as well. A lovely PA walked me through all
my post-op issues and was really reassuring (after some imaging for blood
clots) that all was well and that with some easy techniques I could manage all
that brought me to the ER. I am so thankful for her kindness and thoroughness!
After my time with her I felt confident to manage my symptoms at home.
Our church family has provided cards and texts and
various meals since August through each chemo and surgery. The meals have not
just provided food for our bellies, but have shown the overwhelming love of
Christ in a tangible way. We never felt alone in our difficulties. People
constantly offered grocery & errand runs and whatever we needed. Thank you
so much to everyone!
Please rejoice with us and continue to pray for complete
healing.
