small update...

...it is pretty painful to type right now so this will be short and sweet. Surgery went fine. The sentinel node was positive for cancer (not a surprise) so they had to take the rest and in the midst of that, decided that starting the reconstructive process was not a good idea. I, somehow, was not aware that that decision would be a possibility so I am a little rocked by that. Additionally, radiation is now a certainty and will most likely (from what I understand today) start in a couple of weeks. We will know more about everything (size of tumor, number of involved nodes and thus, stage of cancer as well as details about radiation and chemotherapy) when the pathology reports are finished. For now, it is rest and wait. I'm nervous about that scary 3rd day after surgery (it was AGONY last time) so I'm planning to take it very easy for today.

Thank you again for all of your prayers, cards, gifts, notes and visits. I was so blessed and encouraged to see you, Janelle & Mel, yesterday!!! To drive 8 hours in one day to just spend a little time praying and visiting really means the world to me. The meals and childcare have been so wonderful for our mothers as well. We are such a blessed family to be surrounded in this way! I hope to be up to visiting with a lot more of you very soon. Keep the prayers coming... this road is feeling very dark and long right now and I'm having trouble sticking to the sunny side of the path. When my right arm is working a little better I'll give you some of my fantastic surgery insights... ha ha. But for now, know that God's hand is so powerful and so clearly felt through each of you!