The Party Starts Tomorrow

Surgery is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. tomorrow (12/19).  

Let's get this party started. 

Monday I had my appointment with my oncologist (Dr. J. Cox).  

• Years ago I would occasionally deliver Avon to a customer in the oncology center, never thinking I would one day be back as a patient.  
• As I was sitting in the waiting area filling out paperwork I was visited by one of the  employees, Sarah, who I had given piano lessons to when she was a young teen. It was fun catching up with this beautiful lady who is now a mother of two.
• Dr. Cox was very informative and explained the ins-and-outs of my cancer situation, surgery and all the what-if's. After all the conversation she wanted to do a breast exam. She and a trainee, who I thought was just there to take notes, both examined me….one on each side. It seemed funny to me and I mentioned that I had never been examined on both breasts at the same time - - and then they traded sides.  I have laughed at that several time since my appointment. 
• This reminds me of another time of laughter with this cancer business.  Several weeks ago I met with my ladies prayer group. At the end of the meeting they wanted to pray over me.  However, before the prayer we all got the giggles at something funny someone had said. We finally settled down and prayer was accomplished. I do think the good Lord enjoys a good laugh too.  

On Tuesday I had an appointment to discuss radiation treatments, but that was postponed until after surgery. My day suddenly opened up. O glorious day!

This morning I pre-registered at the hospital.

• Ms Deb, who took care of me, gets 5+ stars from me. Not only is she excellent at what she does, but she was very personable and comforting. I felt like we were old friends meeting for the first time. 
• This was my only appointment lately where a breast exam was not given.  Yahoo!!!
• I am using "Nicole Welch is my daughter-in-law" card every chance I get. (Nicole is Chief of Human Resources at the hospital).  :) 

No food for me after midnight tonight and no liquids after 6:30 in the morning (12/19).  Dave, where are you taking me for dinner tonight?  

We're all ready for Christmas, so I don't have to worry about that after surgery and during recovery.  

I have a paperback book (A Baxter Family Christmas by Karen Kingsbury) to read during the "waiting" times tomorrow.  Now, let's get this party started.  

PS I continue to thank you for your thoughts, prayers and well wishes.