Coffee? Tea? Serenity?

The abnormality in my breast was detected during the mammogram.  After viewing the results of that, the radiologist decided to do an ultrasound.  The ultrasound resulted in him telling me, "NOT cancerous!"  Perhaps a cyst or a small benign tumor(with a fancy scientific name), but NOT cancer.  I must follow up with another mammogram in six months, or immediately if I notice any unusual changes.

As planned, I will see Dr. Bolin on Monday so that he, too, can review the results of the tests that have been done.  The radiologist said that he felt certain that he would tell me the same.

Please join us in praising Our Lord for this good report.

Dad phoned.  They were just leaving the parking area of the hospital.  He sounds tired.  He said that he didn't think that two days of hospital stay would weaken him as much as it has.  He has a follow up appointment with the surgeon on Jan. 31.  Instructions that he shared with me were that he take it easy for a couple of days and no driving until after seeing the surgeon.

Now, I am off to prepare for and have my first, diagnostic mammogram.  Even though I am almost sure the nodule is nothing to be concerned about, I still ask for your prayers on this matter as well as prayers for continued improvement with the chiropractor's treatments.  I am encouraged with the results that I am having.  I do have quite a bit of stiffness and soreness after my appointments, but with each one there is a noticeable change in my being able to move more easily.

Have a great day, and keep those prayers going for us.

Dad phoned and I was able to receive the following information:

• He is trying to convince the nurse on duty to let him go outside; she is not allowing him to.  Hmm...why would he want to go outside in the nasty, cold, wet weather we are having today?
• He was excited to have coffee this morning; disappointed that it was decaff. 
• He has less pain and soreness than yesterday.
• He mentioned concern in being hoarse; after effects of the surgery, I'm sure.  I noticed that the hoarseness in improved from yesterday.
• He's been up since 4am and ready to go home NOW.
• He had a very restful night with sleep aid meds.

Yesterday, Mom asked the surgeon if he felt this surgery might help Dad to be more patient and less aggrevated.  His reply to that was, "There is NO surgery to fix THAT!"

It is now 10am.  I have not heard from either Mom or Dad since 6am.  Can a hospital bann a patient from returning to their facilities for care ????? 

We best be praying for Mom at this moment.  I am sure that she too is fit to be tied as she awaits orders for discharge with Dad.