The Ultimate Distraction

New York City was a great distraction.  I was busy, focused--it was great to get me through to this week.

There is a new distraction this week, he has come into my life in the form of a little white terrier, I believe he is called a Westie.  He is hyper, he loves Pippin and they play, bark and growl at each other lots.  His name is Tucker.  He is not mine--we are doggy-sitting for friends.   I think he the ultimate distraction.

The other wonderful distraction I have this week is my sister, she arrived a few days ago and I am having a great time talking, connecting and laughing--we really share a brain, we are alike in how we parent, how we love God, how we walk through life....She would've given up her shoes and been barefoot in New York City too, I am sure of it.

Today we had a Doctor's appointment to meet the Surgeon who will be taking care of Fred.  Just moments before we were due to leave, Lanette took my hands in hers and we stood in my kitchen and prayed.  She prayed for peace and direction.  How can you not love a Sister who reminds me of what is important in the moments when my mind is racing--swirling inside my head?  I am truly, completely blessed.

Because of her prayer, I was calm, organized in thought, able to see the humour in all this.

We met Dr. Allison Ross, she was personable, friendly, calming.  She has decided to take all of Fred out.  This is an answer to prayer; I was told only a portion of Fred would be removed.  Sorry, but Fred must die.

Dr. Ross said it would be done this week--I am on the surgical slate for March 22nd.  I have a pre-operative physical appointment with my family practitioner tomorrow and a tea date with my Sister.

We asked Dr. Ross all the questions we thought needed to be asked.  Even asking, "How long can I milk this for?"  I was told a week.  Rats.  I thought I could get more sympathy than that!

I will know about 2 days after the surgery the confirmation of what kind of Lymphoma and stage we will be looking at--then a treatment plan will be formed.

So, here we go--ready to face what right now could be seen as daunting, scary, upsetting, but all is peaceful now.  Odd, I know.