Great News!!!

Here is a picture of John on Christmas Eve. This was a week after his surgery to remove a tumor.Now, John had given me a SHORT list of questions to ask the surgeon when he talked with me after the surgery. When Dr. M. came out, the first things he said were, "John did great" and "It was benign!" I was so grateful and relieved that I forgot to ask any of John's questions.

Anyway, we went in this morning for the post-op follow-up and John finally got the opportunity to ask all of his questions. The tumor was indeed benign and of a variety that has less than a 10% chance of reoccurring. Dr. M. is sure that he got it all out. So, now John just has to do a bit of therapy to get full range of motion back in his arm and fingers.

I feel very thankful to and blessed by God for all his love and mercy. I am also thankful for all the support and prayers that we have received from our friends and family furing this time.

'Twas the Night Before Christmas....

We have started up the tradition that my mom had for my sister and I as children...new pajamas for Christmas.

So, now the kids are all in bed, only an hour later than usual, and it is time for me to go finish the last little bit of wrapping. Wishing everyone a blessed and merry Christmas!

Surgery Complete

This is John after the second hour-long delay to his surgery today. And he had a headache...but never fear, the drugs would soon be here!
This is John's arm post surgery.

The tumor was removed and found to be benign! Thank you for all your prayers!

It would be easier if it were me....

John is headed in for surgery this afternoon to remove a growth in his left arm. I am WAY more nervous about him going in for surgery than I have ever been for any of my surgeries. It's just outpatient surgery, so we should be home later today. Of course, John has never been under anesthesia and we do not know how he will react coming out of it. So, hopefully, the nursing staff won't be too eager to push him out the door afterwards.

Anyway, we are praying for a smooth surgery, quick recovery and favorable results from the tests.