Encore Surgery is over!

"Let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God." Hebrews 12:1-2

I am home and surgery #2 (my encore!) went great. Much easier than the first. The surgeon told me that I must have set a world record for the fastest patient to get a non-emergency diagnosis decision and get into surgery. (less than 24 hours). But I am glad they got it taken care of quickly. I just want to keep this going. My emotions are running high, and the faster I can get to "cancer-free" the better.
Physically I am very tired this time and the pain in my chest is more intense. The pain is deep at my chest wall, probably where they took the extra tissue. Had to resort to pain meds this time. But so far no migraine or naseaua. My mouth is extra, extra dry from all the anesthesia. But I have nurses Bryan and Kathy taking good care of me, so I am in good hands. And more meals are coming from my bible study group. I am doubly blessed.

So I continue on this race with God at my side, sometimes picking me up and carrying me. I will endure it all and in the end I will come out "cancer-free", stronger in my faith and ready to fight this pink-ribbon battle for all the other women out there who battling or will be diagnosed with this unforgiving disease.