‘Twas the Night Before Sugery

‘Twas the night before surgery and all through the house, I was cleaning like crazy with my son and my spouse.
They wanted me to stop, but I told them I can’t, this has got to get done or I’ll go on a rant.
My husband said, “Calm down, please don’t you worry. We’ll get it done so you’re not in a flurry. The dishes he’ll load and the clothes he’ll fold, my son then vacuumed just as he was told!
When cleaning was done, they gave me a kiss, “We’re headed to track practice you will be missed. So I sat and I thought I have surgery soon, I do need to rest, I’ve been moving since noon! This surgery is serious and what I do need, to rid of this CANcer and illness indeed. As I continue to rest and think many thoughts, I doze off to sleep on the pillow I bought. In what seems like minutes, I am awake from my sleep, as my husband and son return with more than a peep. Well it’s now time for bed, to real sleep I go, preparing my mind for the lumpectomy show. So as I lay my head down and pray, a successful surgery and the CANcer away!

It’s April 4th, the day before my lumpectomy. I’m filled with lots of different feelings; some of them anxious some of them worried and some of them excited. I almost don’t know how to feel. I shouldn’t feel anxious and worried because I pray and I have faith that the Lord will take care of those doctors, surgeons, and the nurses and will ultimately take care of me. I have this sudden burst of energy where I shopped for the whole month, I’ve been cooking food and I’ve been cleaning the house from top to bottom. I know my husband and son are ready for me to sit down already…when I get in that energy box of cleaning, they know to run and hide because I’m coming for them too!!!

Any type of surgery is scary. There are risks and unknowns. I have a great team and have faith that they are skilled and will be guided by God’s hands to relieve my body of this CAncerous tumor. I’ve often thought of myself post-surgery. How would this new me look, how will I think, and how will I change. This surgery is somewhat symbolic. My new life, new chance, re-birth…a new me, healthier and more cognizant of my many blessings as well as how to live a healthier life overall. I am looking forward to the challenge and looking forward to fulfilling my purpose.

My CANcer Wisdom to you: Pray, have faith, and trust!