Surgery Scheduled

Friends and Family,

I know you are checking the blog for updates on Mom, and we truly do appreciate your prayers and concerns. The truth is, there has been nothing to post because we have still been stuck in the waiting game. She had a scan last Monday and some other areas in her pelvic and abdomen regions showed-up as possible cancer sites but the doctor does not think it is cancer because none of the other tests have had the same outcome. The PET scan could have been picking-up on the areas where she has had recent surgery and nuclear testing. We'll have to wait until this Friday to find out which one is right - Dr. Numnum or the PET scan.

Surgery is scheduled for Centennial Women's Hospital on Friday, Oct. 24. We're not sure of the exact time but think it will be around noon or so before they get started. Mom is having a really tough time right now. She is very scared. Dr. Numnum has been very upfront with us and has made it very clear that this is very risky surgery, however we really don't have a choice if Mom wants a good chance at complete recovery.

I don't think it helps any that Friday marks 15 years since the passing of Mom's father to cancer. She was very close to him and grieves for him still. Also, we are supposed to hear from Leigh on Saturday but her latest letter stated that she may or may not be allowed to leave the base and call home. Needless to say, Mom's nerves are shot right now.

I'll be sure to post again once there is more news to tell. In the meantime, please don't stop praying.