Good News!

got woken up this morning with a call from the doctor. It looks like the cancer hasn't spread farther than my thyroid which is great news! and it means an easier surgery and smaller scar! also, the majority of his other tests are back, and everything! else looks normal too! all very good news! He also sounded very happy to deliver the news and wanted to stay in touch and be a part of everything that happens from here on out regardless of if we use his surgeon or not. I really liked him too so this made me very happy!

He did wake me up, so i didn't really have time to process it and ask him any questions, but he said the next step would be to schedule the surgery. the real question now is with who? I've got an appointment with the Denver medical center on Wednesday, so I'm interested to see what they say and how soon they could fit me in. They are the most highly regarded and skilled in the area when it comes to all of this, however, because of this they may not be able to fit me in for surgery or even a surgical consult for several months. Luckily, the cancer is very slow growing and as far as my diagnosis this wouldn't too much of a problem. But mentally, i don't know how long i can wait! The other doctor in town, Dr. Fox, was also a very nice and clearly a capable doctor, and i did like him too, so i think after Wednesday we'll have a better idea of what to do next as far as surgery is concerned!

I've also been feeling better over all the past few days! my throat's been very dry, and i'm still exhausted, but i don't feel nearly as sick! And i've finished off all of my "fruitilicious" gargle which has really helped! I've even made it out of the house several times in the past few days! and tonight, our close friends Kate and Ayla Satten are coming to visit!!!! I can't wait!!!

In other news, it looks like Frankie and I (and soon to be Shana) have officially got the house we wanted and Frankie gets the key Thursday! it's all super exciting! It's so hard being on the other side of the world for all this! I feel awful that i can't help out more! I'm trying to do my best to help from here as best i can. I've been searching the internet finding cheap deals on beds and furniture, and trying to organize borrowing peoples trucks and such. I just hope it's not causing more stress for everyone there!! I'm having the hardest time not being more involved with the whole thing! but i have no doubt that by the time i get back it will be a wonderful and cozy home! I can't wait!

Anyways, Amy just got here and i hear the jingling of the kitties so I better go say hi and get some kitty cuddles! we'll keep you posted as the rest of the test results and plans come in, but as far as things go, it's all looking good!