Movin' on up

I am on my way to the top. Surgery was successful last Monday to remove the mass and no indications of cancer in the lymph nodes. I will see my surgeon for post-op on Tuesday, March 13, to get all the pathology details. The results will be reviewed in depth with my oncologist on March 19 to discuss next steps.


I am not alone on this journey and could not have made it this far without tremendous support from family and friends. It is times like this that the words 'thank you' do not seem like enough. Without each prayer, positive thought and helping hand, this journey would be very difficult for me to stay positive. I appreciate my family and friends that reached out with a nice note, open arms or a funny joke to make me smile. Each of you in your own way has made these last couple of months bearable. 


Today I am up and moving around almost at 100%. The stitches are healing and soon I will have scars that remind me how tough I am and the power of prayer. I know many I will never meet that prayed for me to fight a good fight and it humbles me to know many more that will need this same strength. 

Even though I am getting closer to see the summit of this mountain set before me, I am strong in faith to know that He does not give me more than I can manage. When I am weak, He will carry me. When I am strong, I will climb to the top to feel the sun on my face and the wind at my back. Let's go to Brazil in February 2013!


I love your guts!