Monday November 14th, the anniversary of my sister Pat's passing, I was meeting with the anesthesia, general surgeon and plastic surgeon for a surgery scheduled November 18th, the anniversary of my dad's passing. All I could think of was Pat and dad and how they will have such an impact on this surgery. I felt as if their hands will be holding the scalpels and guiding the surgeons. It has been such an overwhelming feeling of protection and love that I am at ease with this cancer thing to be moving forward. I know I have my family and friends in my corner but there is nothing like that feeling of those that have passed (the higher power) before you and knowing they are right beside you to protect you. For my mom and mother in law, dad, sister, grandmas and grandpas, aunts and uncles that have gone before us I can feel YOU. It goes without mentioning that GOD has had a major role in all of this as well. HIS power is within and I give it all up to HIM for I am nothing without HIM.
My family has been wonderful and caring and supportive. I could not go through this without them calling and texting me daily to ease my worries and process the next step. I love them with all that I have to give. Thank you is not ever enough. I love you all.
Wow was that heavy. Just thought you should feel what I have been feeling. Nothing but LOVE.
OK the meetings were great and filled with laughter and love and I felt I was in the best of hands. The stats on the mastectomy and reconstructive surgery is this...8-9 hours long starting at 7:30 am. Friday, November 18th. Hospital stay should be from 3-5 days. I will not want to see any of you at the hospital but Ron will be updating you through this blog.
One last thing. Thank you all for the outpouring of love, dinners, flowers, cards and gifts. Keep the prayers and good thoughts coming my way and into all the other cancer patients lives.
"Love is just a word until someone comes along and gives it meaning"
I love you, Joan
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