Hi Special Friends,

I saw my surgeon on Friday, had some of the stitches removed and got the results from the biopsy. The results were confirmed by the Mayo Clinic. I have Lymphoma (cancer of the lymph nodes) . . . I know very little about this right now but will be having some CAT scans and I see my Oncologist on Monday. Chemo and Radiation will be necessary. Gosh, everything seems like such a blur right now . . . everything is moving so quickly.

The surgeon that I didn't like was wonderful with me . . . maybe I misjudged him, but he was compassionate and eager to answer any questions I had. It was sort of like the blind leading the blind because these doctors tend to specialize and he said my Oncologist would explain everything to me on Monday. I had everything all set up with the CAT scans and the appointment with my Oncologist before I left the office.

You know, we never expect these results . . . we expect to be fine and I'd wished I'd taken someone with me. It was a long drive home, but I had a real nice talk with God. I am amazed at my mental state . . . before my appointment I asked God to be with me and to hold on to me tightly and that He and I will deal with whatever I find out about my health. I feel a strange peace . . . and, I am not scared. I think I am nervous about the unknown of the treatment and the severity of how far this cancer has spread, but I am in good spirits. I realize crying and moping around will not solve anything . . . being scared won't help anything, but a positive attitude will.

So, I ask you to send up some major prayers for me . . . please alert your prayer chain but keep me anonymous . . . God knows who I am.

I love you all . . . God bless.