Two important things will happen on November 7, 2012. The President of the United States will be announced and my husband will have his surgery.
I have been learning more about cancer and am hoping and praying for a good outcome. I have also been learning more about the two presidential candidates; I know who my choice is and am hoping for the best in this arena as well. Either way, I know life will continue. Life will go on.
On this auspicious day, Dr. William See, of the Froedert Medical Center - Cancer section, will do my husband's surgery . He will decide, after cutting my husband open, from navel to pubic bone, which nerves can be salvaged and which must go. He will know how far, if at all, the cancer has introduced itself into my husband's body. I silence myself in prayer that although this is an aggresive cancer, that it will be limited only to the prostrate. This is one of those times when more is NOT better.
I'm leaning on my daughter, my son, and my son-in-law to be there for support and to carry us to the hospital. And, if all goes as planned, my husband will be able to come home a few days later, with catheter and bag. This is the plan. This is the hope.
I look with eagnerness for the election, and, conversely with trepidation to the surgery. I ask my husband, "Are you afraid?" He answers, "Not for me, but for you." My strength wavers, I hold the tears back. He needs me to be strong. I need to be stronger. I need your prayers to hold me up; to hold us up.
There are approxiately three weeks before it happens. Time flies. Time flies, even during this quiet before the storm.
dearest, I am right here for you, standing as close as I can get near you, because you have your children pressed so tightly next to you, holding your hand, my arm around you. Lean on all our shoulders. But first, know that Our Heavenly Father has first dibs on supporting you and Robert through this heavy burden you are facing. He loves us all so very much and of course, does not want His children to be in pain. I am in deep prayer for you, my beloved sister and Robert. I am going to make arrangements to come to be with you during this time, if it is alright with you. If you say yes, I will immediately start my plans. I love you so very much and know that Mommy is feeling your pain and is constantly watching over her children.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds a bit more complex than you described to me. I know thing will work out ok, though. Vote early.
ReplyDeleteOur hopes and thoughts are with you, hoping for the best of this bad situation. ♥
ReplyDeleteYour husband sounds very strong and courageous. I'm sure everyone in your family can gain strength and support from one another during this stressful time.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind comments and support. Very much appreciated.
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