Update on Me

I had my surgery on July 5th and everything went well. I went in at 6:30, spent 2 hours in surgery and was out by noon. She only took out a 2 inch diameter circle around the site (I thought it would be a lot more after my consultation appointment!) and down 4cms. The doctor said there is no reason to to believe the melanoma spread! The only concern from the CT scan was a "non-specific abnormality" found in my lungs. They think it was bronchitis but I will go back and get another CT scan in 3 months just to be sure. On Wednesday I had a body check and had a few more moles removed. Everyone PLEASE go to the dermatologist and get one for yourself! My back has been very sore but healing nicely- in fact, I just got my stitches out yesterday. My life is getting back to normal after being down for a couple weeks. The doctor did say no jogging for at least another 3 weeks...darn. Thank you all for your calls, cards, visits, flowers, etc., etc. and especially your prayers and fasting! And, thank you especially to my mom & dad who put their Europe trip on hold to come take care of me after my surgery!


BEFORE:
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AFTER...gross!:



What I have been doing the past 2 weeks:

I think I have officially seen EVERY MOVIE at Hollywood Video.

4th of July

Thomas is old!

Happy Birthday Thomas, I love you!!! I realize this is a little late, but Thomas had his 27TH birthday on June 29th. While it wasn't the best birthday, complete with doctors appointments and everything, we did get to celebrate it 3 times! He got some fun presents including, but not limited to, a recordable DVD player, a tire changing kit for the Avalanche, a fishing pole, and (my favorite) Seasons 1 & 2 of The Office. Go Jim & Pam!

(sigh) The Beach House

Last month I went with my family to our beloved beach house for our family reunion. The beach house belongs to my aunt and uncle who are so very nice to loan it out to family for a week during the summer. It is always SO much fun to be with everyone, just hanging out, getting a tan. We missed the Smyths (who are in Ireland), Jacob (who is working in Tennessee making $ for BYU in the fall), and Thomas (who also had to work). Below are some pictures from the week.

Beach House 2007