I have received so many cards, messages, prayers and gifts and feel humbled and supported by all of you. I have laughed at your messages and cried at your notes. I had a good week and I’m ready for surgery. My Mom has arrived, and mom’s always make things better. She came bearing gifts from my relatives and arms full of love. I have prayer blanks and feel wrapped in their warmth.
The final step before surgery was to remove my toenail polish and I find that I have a bit of a rebel in me. I asked my husband if there is any medical reason for me to do this and he told me to just follow the instruction. Well . . . I plan to fight breast cancer and fight or change stupid rules! So I left the nail polish on my middle toe as an act of rebellion. I have pink socks on so maybe they won’t notice. I will remove my jewelry, but only because I happen to love it and want it safe. I will not shave my armpit — bit I will shave the other one! I will not eat or drink anything after midnight, but someone better wave a cup of coffee under my nose about 7 a.m. or dye the IV solution coffee color. I will laugh if they mark “non-compliant patient” on my chart.
I know that I have the easy part today as I get to sleep through the procedure. I know how hard waiting is, so I will have my son, Steven, post a quick update on my blog sometime late tonight when he gets to the house. Don’t forget to send my your photos if you are wearing pink!
Oh, you are so my sister!!! Proud to claim you!! We always have to do it the WILDE way. No one will tell us how to do it! Just ask our spouses!! We love you and prayers continue to pour out for you and your family!!!!
Hugs and kisses from TEXAS!!!
The Dupps family is all thinking of you this morning! Love and hugs to you!!
Thinking of you today- sending positive thoughts and prayers your way!
Thinking and praying for you and your faamily today as this step in your journey begins.
The Los Angeles based Team Kathy is most definitely wearing pink today and I sent a picture to show you. Can I just say, I HATE wearing pink. I didn’t even own a pink shirt. But I figured if you are going to go to all the trouble to have Breast Cancer, the least I could do is buy a pink shirt and wear the damn thing all day! And on a serious note…yes, I have a serious side too…I know you know this but you are so loved and so supported and I wish there were more that I could do to help. As you go through recovery, do it your way, on your terms. I know you will. LOVE YOU COUSIN!
You go, girl! I love the nail polish, I wished I’d have thought of it! 🙂
Go pink! Thinking of you today and sending lots of warm thoughts and prayers.