Here is a brief summary of what Corgi has been going through these past two months.
Yesterday was the 12th of November. On the 12th of September I had severe pain in my abdomen.
I had a tumor.
The tumor was benign, removed on October 28th. Also removed were ALL unnecessary organs in that part of my body.
In one of those organs I had thyroid cancer. Only 13mm of it, but still, cancer.
Yesterday I visited an endocrinologist. My thyroid is actually working, according to blood work. I used to be on levothyroxin for hypothyroid syndrome. I weaned myself off that medication several years ago.
The type of diagnosis that I have currently is extremely rare.
I will have my thyroid screened tomorrow, to see if there are nodules on it. If so, there will be discussion about the next step. Actually the specialists are in discussion right now, anyway. Rare cases require discussion.
I have been blessed, and I am thankful for:
Timely treatment appointments
A dear friend who has literally walked me through this, she’s got the notebook and she’s asking the questions!
Wonderful and supportive, praying friends and family who encourage me
I feel GREAT after the tumor is out of me (It was 13cm, so I was feeling it!)
All malignant cells were removed from my abdomen
I was happy with the specialist who saw me yesterday
I really liked the surgeon and the provider who treated me
I can drive (a bit) again
I am in a six week recovery period, but I still feel somewhat productive
God is providing, (but I get anxious with all these bills and no income)
I hope to be back substitute teaching a LOT in January
I am blessed with a beautiful autumn, the regular company of my two youngest children
The anticipation of holding my grandson, born in September, more
Did you see the northern lights? We did.
Thanks for praying for me! I don’t know what the future holds, but I know WHO holds the future.
MARANATHA!!!