Well hello everyone. I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I have been away from the computer for a couple of days - it has been busy at the house and therefore not the right environment to sit quietly and write.
I have been counting my blessings for all my wonderful friends and family at this special time of year - I have so much to be thankful for. And even the weather cooperated this weekend - it was beautiful - I was able to sit outside this morning with my coffee and contemplate my good fortune while listening to the birds chirp and soaking in the sunshine (and before my neighbour decided to close the pool (lol)).
We had our thanksgiving dinner yesterday - Nicole was determined to have a turkey dinner and she 'produced'!! Turkey with all the trimmings and the best pumpkin pie in the world made from scratch - even the pastry!! Thank you Nicole. We had a lovely family dinner - sat around the dining table, eating in candlelight (the power went out just as we sat down!!). So it was special having my family around me. The odd thought comes to mind when enjoying those special moments .... will this be the last Thanksgiving!! It comes and it can't be helped - I have breast cancer and it is lurking there all the time. Then in the next moment it is gone and I tell myself I am being silly and that everything is going to be fine.
I am recovering from the 2nd surgery as expected - a little tender under the arm and of course the drainage tube is back - it is a pain in the pip. I can't lift my arm to do my hair properly and I am tending to 'favour' my arm close to my body - so I have to remind myself to be more flexible and move it a little more. I have some swelling under the arm, but that is to be expected. No abnormal swelling of the arm and fingers at this point.
Dr. Cil advised me before they started that the pathology report had come through on some tissue that contained some lymphnodes she had removed during the first surgery, that had not been tested initially, saying they were clear of cancer cells. I was pleased to hear that news before going under the knife and am just now hoping and praying that the ones she removed on Friday are also clear.
Well - need to go to bed now. I will say goodnight and will talk to you tomorrow.
J
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