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Hiatus
I’ve been taking a hiatus from cancer. I know I have it. I know it’s there, but without chemo I’ve been feeling pretty good and have enjoyed pretending to lead a normal life.
I’ve had a great time over the past few weeks. Max and Samantha turned one. Brooklyn turned six. My dad turned another year older (I don’t think he’d appreciate me writing his age). Jill had a birthday (same goes for Jill). Happy Birthday everyone!
The birthdays are done. The parties are over. It was nice to have them as a distraction. The next part of my cancer journey is about to begin. Surgery is becoming very real to me. For a while it was so far away that I didn’t think about it all the time. Now I have 12 days left. I felt numb for a while, but now I think about it alot. I went for preadmission testing at Holland Hospital yesterday and I think that made it sink in a little more. I’m nervous about the surgery. I’m sad about losing body parts. I’m angry that I won’t be able to hold Max and Samantha for many days.
After surgery I have radiation for 6-8 weeks and then reconstructive surgery. I’m almost half way there.
Thank you for your prayers and supporting my family through this.
Please pray that the next 12 days go quickly for me. That the surgery goes well. That the kids stay healthy. That Dusty is able to deal with the family, work and other obligations.
For your viewing pleasure:
Samantha, Brooklyn and Max with their shared birthday cake
Happy Birthday Max!
Happy Birthday Brooklyn!
Samantha loves cake!
Max isn’t sure he likes cake.
Max doesn’t like cake
24. October 2009 at 19:51
I’m smiling looking at these pics… Max doesn’t like cake??? Give him a year and I bet he will:) Seriously though, I’m so happy you could have some fun distracting days with the kids celebrating their birthdays!! Praying you feel PEACE in the days coming ahead and that the time before surgery goes quickly! Thanks for sharing your pics of the kids, they are adorable!
25. October 2009 at 15:31
These picture are so cute I love to look at them they are so cute
25. October 2009 at 15:32
Samantha likes cake and Max doesn’t
26. October 2009 at 12:22
Ah… Max…. cake is THE BEST! Maybe it’s just cuz he is a male. The kids are adorable. Still think about you and pray for you every day. Praying the rest of this journey will move quickly and you will have strength and a fast recovery.
26. October 2009 at 12:33
Great pictures! Your kids are precious!
We’ll be praying that these next days go quickly, that surgery is successful and that recovery is speedy! Praying for Dusty and the kids, too. Praying that God surrounds each of you with His peace and love as He carries you through this next step of the journey. In Him, Amy Sluiter
26. October 2009 at 19:51
Lindy…My prayers for you and your family continue.
Your children make me smile…they are wonderful gifts:)
As you journey the next weeks…I am praying that God gives you peace, strength, rest and the reality of His presence.
In His Grip..barb
27. October 2009 at 20:05
I am glad that you have had some uplifting and positive distractions that have helped the time pass until your surgery. I am happy for you that you could feel good and be part of all the celebrations. There is no question that it was all orchestrated as part of the grand plan from Above:) My prayers are with you and your family as you await surgery. Just remember…..anticipation is often one of the hardest parts to conquer! Please post specifics as dates and times so that we can pray at the very moment. Keep your strong faith and strength as you have all along and you will be just fine.