The joys of Pre-Op

Went this afternoon and got pre-op done. They were wonderful to me and I had an awesome pre-op nurse named Gloria. She was wonderful at her job and by the time I left I felt I known her forever. I am so happy that God put her in my path today because she was just what I needed. When she finished she took me to have my blood drawn. Sometimes even Dracula would get frustrated trying to get my blood. It is not uncommon to get stuck multiple times which was the case today. I try to think of it as me being so sweet they have to have more than one taste!!
Wayne asked me this morning if I was ready for this. After thinking for a few seconds I told him yes I was. I made it through the last 5 years, masectromy, chemo and everything before and after. This is just another journey I take with my Father down the road. Whatever happens, I know He will be right there.
Wayne, Andrew and I compiled our grocery lists and I will go shopping tomorrow. My guys will be my cooks and waiters after surgery for a few weeks. Needless to say my grocery list is interesting! I know they will take good care of me though because Wayne can cook as good as I can and Andrew does ok with his "specialties" too. Wayne had an awesome teacher because my Mother-in-law is the best cook on earth so I know he will do great.
Prayers are always appreciated and I thank you in advance for them. Will post more on my adventure when I get home next week :)

The journey begins....

August 3, 2011 will begin the big day. I have prayed and waited 5 years for this journey. I promised myself that after I reached my 5 year milestone I would look into my options of reconstruction. This blog will be my personal journey and I know that all people are different, but possibly someone else can benefit from my journey. This trip begins with alot of prayer and faith. I will start with expanders being inserted next week. I hear that this is painful.... I will let you know :) The doctor tells me I will be severely limited for 6 weeks. I am used to limitations so I will do what I always do and work around them.
Most people who know me, will understand how hard this will be to put myself out there for the world to read. However, I feel this is something I need to do. I believe God has a plan for us all. I also know that whatever our journey, He is always there with us. He has shown me this time and again over the past 5 years. Whatever your sitituation, God can use you. So here I go... God please use me in this.