Hi to all my wonderful friends and family. These past few weeks have been great with no chemo, or doctor appointments. I just had fun with Bonnie's bridal shower two weeks ago, and getting ready for Brigitte's graduation. The picture is of Brigitte and Alyssia, her girl friend, whom I gave a diploma to. The tradition at our school is that a staff member can give a diploma if asked. It is really an honor and one I very much hold dear to my heart. She graduated on Friday the 17th and Sunday (Father's Day) we had a big party to celebrate her graduation and my soon to be "empty nest"! I'm looking forward to having my house stay clean when I get back from work, no shoes left by the front door for me to trip on, the sink will stay empty of dishes, and milk should last longer that a few hours. However, I will miss the commotion and chatter that is always abound when they are near. Brigitte will be attending Chico for teaching. Kyle will be there for Construction management and Bonnie and Ricky will be there in January for Construction Management as well. Who knows if Sean will soon follow. He's used to having them around to hang out with.
Tomorrow is the last surgery for me as far as I'm concerned! I will have the take down (remove the ilistomy) and have the port removed. The surgery will be at John Muir Concord campus starting at about 7:30 am and should take about 2 hours. I will have the morphine drip instead of the epideral block that I had last time for pain. I'd rather have the block because you don't get woozy or crazy from it like you do with morphine but it's not up to me. The plus side is it makes you sleep a lot! I should be out of the hospital on Friday if my body behaves and remembers how to work. I am not worried about it too much because I know God is looking after me and he hears all the prayers. Thank you to everyone for your prayers and support. The last nine months have been an interesting and growing time for me and my family. God has continued to bless us in so many ways, and I have felt so lucky to be blessed by all you bloggers buddies. My words can not express my deep gratitude and appreciation to each and everyone of you. I will try to have my sister update while I am in the hospital. God bless you all and please keep me and my family in your prayers tomorrow.
Psalm 9: 1-2 I will give thanks to the Lord with all my heart; I will tell of all Thy wonders, I will be glad and exult in Thee; I will sing praise to Thy name, O Most High.