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Good News from the Surgeon

I went on Tuesday to see the surgeon.  I got a very GOOD report!  The tumor measured almost 5 inches.  He said that it had a tentacle (finger) that went right up to my neck.  He said that he did not think he would ever come to the end of it.  I told him that I wished I could have seen it and he said I would have loved seeing it.  He said it was the "fun kind."  The best news: NO cancer cells found.  That is a great Christmas present for me!!!
I finally saw all of the scar today.  It has stitches on the inside and steri-strips on the outside.  I took 3 strips off last night and two off today.  I think it looks GREAT!!!!  I don't think anyone will be able to tell, a year from now, that I had anything done.  The sugeon told me to put vitamin E oil on it everyday.  I am going to follow his instructions.  I am so thankful to the Lord Jesus that all of this has turned out well!!!!

I have NEVER been so "not ready" for Christmas as I have been this year.  I have been terrible about getting cards out, decorating and shopping.  I finally got a lot of it knocked out this week!!!! I am almost done!

I have enjoyed the girls school Christmas parties this week!  They are so excited about Christmas and a visit from Santa.
Tomorrow, we have NO plans!!!! Yay!!!  We are going to make a Gingerbread house, cut out snowflakes and read Christmas books.

Comments

Tara G. said…
Rejoicing with you!!! I hope you can breathe freely now and just enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!!!
5:38 PM
Deena said…
Wonderful news! I'm so glad! Enjoy your family day tomorrow. It sounds great.
5:57 PM
Andrea Munding said…
Great news! Love your blog! Enjoy your Christmas ;)
7:03 PM
The Garners said…
Great news, Laurie! Merry Christmas!
7:22 PM
Kandi said…
So, so thankful! I know you wish you had that tentacle. Loved seeing you last weekend.
7:44 PM
Natasha said…
Great news Laurie!!! This is an answer to prayers for sure.
8:28 PM
Gail said…
Great report! Now just sit back, relax and enjoy making family memories. Merry Christmas!
Gail
Annapolis, MD
8:31 PM
lspar002 said…
I hope y'all have a wonderful Christmas my friend!!!
6:21 AM
His Doorkeeper said…
You can thank the Lord, breathe a sigh of relief, relax and enjoy your Christmas with your sweet family!
10:12 AM
Tracy said…
Great news! I have been praying for you! God is good!
5:02 PM
This American Wife said…
Praise for good pathology reports from the surgeon!!
9:33 PM
Simple, Graceful Living said…
Yea! Praising the Lord with you! Merry Christmas to you! :)
2:20 PM
Pam said…
So happy for your good report. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
5:13 PM
Pam said…
So happy for your good report. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
5:13 PM
Sincerely Anna said…
Hi Laurie. I'm new to reading your blog and I love it. I'm so glad you're recovering well and you got a good report from the surgeon. I just had surgery myself for a large thyroid nodule so I went through all the same worries and stress this summer/fall but also the great relief that it's out. So nice to move on! Wishing you a Happy New Year!
7:57 PM
Mendie said…
What wonderful news. Prayers answered indeed. Happy new year to you and your adorable family!
1:55 PM
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