Week 3 Update

We are almost to week 3, and I am finally starting to feel like me again. I am so grateful to my mom and mother-in-law, Pickles. They both come take care of me during the days, taking care of laundry, bathrooms, floors, making sure I am eating and drinking, and anything else they can find to keep busy. My cute kids have been amazing, doing dishes, massaging my feet, doing my hair, cuddling to watch movies. This has been hard on them, but with faith, support and love they are going to be stronger for this little road bump. Tony doesn't stop, he is amazing. He continues to work, goes with me to every doctor appointment, takes care of the kids, homework, hockey tournaments, skating competitions, and me, the emotional wreck. I am lucky to have him as my rock, and as we come to our 18th wedding anniversary I love him more every day, and know God blessed me the day I married him.

I am so grateful to everyone that has taken time to come visit, sent flowers, cards, brought dinners, and have kept me in their prayers. I don't know how I will ever be able to tell each one of you how much I appreciate and love you. Also, I am very grateful to have my sister-in-law, Laura, who has sat with me, cried with me, organized our dinners, and helped with getting our kids all over town. I am not sure how I will ever be able to repay you for all you have done. You are amazing!!!

I have begun the expansion process (for eventual reconstruction surgery), which is NOT my idea of a good time. I will see my plastic surgeon (Dr. Self) every week to stretch for the next few months. He is amazing and makes me feel so comfortable, considering what he has to do is not any fun. I saw my surgeon yesterday (Dr. Lloyd); she has me doing a few more tests, but said I am healing great. I am right were I should be.

I am anxious for my appointment on Monday with the oncologist. I hear my doctor is amazing, and at the top of his field.  I will be sure to update the Blog next week. But for now, thank you for your prayers!