Things are certainly in motion. We returned this morning at 5am from Hawaii. It was as good a vacation as you can have when faced with what we've got ahead of us. My surgery is scheduled for this coming Friday in Oakland. I am overwhelmed with the thought, and keeping myself quite busy with unpacking, making doctors appts, and finding time for a pedicure so at least my toes look decent when I stare at them for the next few weeks. I'll be in the hospital for just one night. We plan to spend the days immediately post surgery at my moms, which will be easiest with the kids.
Tonight we told Talia that I would be going in for an operation on Friday. We simply told her that the boo-boo in my boobie needed to come out so I would spend one night at the hospital so the doctors can fix me and then we will all spend some time at Bubba's while I get better. She cried and held my hand really tight, and just as my heart started to melt, she asked me what was for desert. Thank god for children!
The messages and phone calls and texts and emails and Facebook posts have been heart warming and have provided me with lots of strength. Thank you all.
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jen, i understand this is incredibly emotional for you. i have also had to explain a lot to lala through my father in law's cancer and through my mom's surgeries for cancer. if you want to chat, just call me.
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hugs, nicola
ps. my mom had a pedicure right around the time of her surgeries, too. one of her first!
Busy and pro-active is good. I am so glad to hear you will only be inpatient for one night!
ReplyDeleteYour doctor may have some videos/books especially for families with young children. There were several leukemia-specific videos that were great for Mollie (even a Charlie Brown one).
I was really surprised at how much Mollie understood (and wanted to know) about her cancer. Now she wants to look at pictures of blood cells and watch surgery on TV!
Hang in there!
Sarah King
hi jen (and jason) just got back from my own holiday and read the emails you sent out. you will absolutly be in my thoughts and heart. this is, no doubt, an incredibly challenging and emotional journey for you and your family. you, and the love of your family and friends is so strong. again, you are on my mind. Caroline
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