Hello everyone! I know its been a while. I finally feel well enough to update my story.

I went into surgery Friday 9/21/07. I was in surgery for 14 hrs. When I woke up in ICU I still had tubes down my throat. It was the most painful thing you could imagine. I had tears streaming down my face and I couldn't speak. They finally took the tubes out 3hrs later. My body was in great pain. I still to this day haven't go my full voice back. I talk in a whisper.

I was in ICU for 5 days and had to have a blood tranfusion. I had a fever of 103 and my heart rate was off the charts. I then got an infection called C-diff from the antibiotic I was given and this where the flora in the bowls is upset and you get major diahrea. The only way to cure this is with another anitbiotic. During my stay in ICU I was scared and delusional. I thought they were trying to kill me! Really I did. I had no idea where I was and I was hallucinating. I missed Jon and the kids so much I just wanted to go home. It was the worst experience in my life.

Wherever there is a vein there is a mark. Have bruises all over my feet from the IV's they had to put there as well as up and down my left arm. They had to eventually put a pick line in my arm to get blood and set up my IV. My veins were running from the needles. It was nice to get that awful thing out of my arm! I was a human pin cushion. What a painful experience 

I got moved to a private room Wed. 9/26 and my mom came and stayed with me. I finally turned a corner and started getting better. The doctors were really worried about me. I had 4 drains coming out of me. 2 on each side. This is horrible. I get them out Monday 10/8 thank God!

I am still in quite a bit of pain, bruised and very swollen but getting better each day. I went to the doctor on Thursday and got the news that all the tissues, nodes and organs were tested and came back negative for any cancer cells!!! Praise God!! I am officially cancer free.

I cried the doctor and my mom cried. It was a joyous moment. Just what I needed. I am so homesick right now. I can't stand it. I get to go home 10/11. I cannot wait. I am so ready to get back to life. Life is good. I will not take it for granted ever again.

I want to thank everyone for their Prayers, support and well wishes once again. I am so grateful to all of my family and friends for being there for me in this time of need. I look forward to passing it on someday. I love you all!!!

Have a great weekend everyone. I can't wait to see you all.

Mike~ Thank you for coming to get me and take me home and for everything else. You have been amazing through out this whole thing. I love you and you are a great father in law.

Mom~ Thank you for taking care of me in my darkest moments. You brought me out of a very dark tunnel. I love you!

Angie~ Thank you for all you have done as well. I love you!

Diana~ Thank you for coming to help me out when I get home. I couldn't ask for a better mother in law. I will see you soon. I love you!

Kathy~ I am so happy that you live near SF. Thank you for the ride home from the hospital and supporting my mom and taking her out for a bit. It was lovely to get to know you. I really love your family. You are all so sweet. I look forward to seeing you all when I am well.

There are so many to thank and I will get around to it. I am getting tired now and must go lay down.