Plan!

I have had some time to mull over what has happened in the last 24 hours.  I truly believe God had quite a hand in what I was dealt.  I am so glad He answered my prayers that I would clearly know what plan would be best for me.  I didn't want to hear I had cancer in both breasts but so glad I know it now and can make choices without having to come back in a year and go through this again.

Surgery is scheduled for April 2nd.  I have to be at the hospital by 6 a.m.  (I may have to drive myself because this is clearly earlier than Rick begins his day!)  It will be a long day.  I am having sentinel lymph node biopsies done on both breasts.  The preparation for this takes place before surgery.  This will help the surgeon determine the extent of cancer present in the first group of lymph nodes in the breast area.  If positive (they shoot blue dye in it) he will then know to take more lymph nodes for pathology testing after the surgery.  If negative he knows that he can get more clear margins.  At least this is what I understand the process to be.  Shoot....I may have it all wrong but makes me sound like I know what I am doing:)

If you want to do something concerning meals now that the plan is in place Karlene would like for anyone to email her so she can work on a schedule.  Her email address is: karlene.newsom@gmail.com
Unfortunately Rick does have some limitations on things he can eat:  no nuts, no seeds and lettuce.  Of course I can eat anything:) I feel funny writing that when you are so kind to bring over meals but I don't want things to go to waste.

Really we will be just fine with just your thoughts and prayers.  I can't wait to see all of you and celebrate when this is over....think a party at Hooters would be appropriate???:)

Thanks again for everything dear friends and family.