Thursday
Jul262007
T.G.I.F.
Thursday, July 26, 2007 at 02:14AM
Last September I wrote this piece about a weird lump I felt in my shoulder. Long story short, I have some swollen lymph nodes that, as of last September anyway, aren't cancer, but aren't good. Tomorrow (Friday) morning I'm getting them taken out.
They say it's routine, and it's an outpatient thing, but that it will be fairly invasive and that I'll be out of commission for a few days. To be honest, I'm kind of excited. I haven't started reading Harry yet, been saving it for this weekend (but I'll probably get a running start tonight...) It will be the first real three days in a row I've had off in well over a year. Throw in some pain medicine and the in-laws in town to help out with the kids and I'm sold.
But I would really appreciate your prayers. I'm not nervous or worried yet, but I know I will be by the time I'm back in a hospital and stuff's getting hooked up to me. They'll be running all the tests on what they get out, as well, so I'm really hoping it still comes back ok.
You guys have been so amazing to me and my family and my friends over the past few years, and I already appreciate your support tomorrow. Thanks guys.
They say it's routine, and it's an outpatient thing, but that it will be fairly invasive and that I'll be out of commission for a few days. To be honest, I'm kind of excited. I haven't started reading Harry yet, been saving it for this weekend (but I'll probably get a running start tonight...) It will be the first real three days in a row I've had off in well over a year. Throw in some pain medicine and the in-laws in town to help out with the kids and I'm sold.
But I would really appreciate your prayers. I'm not nervous or worried yet, but I know I will be by the time I'm back in a hospital and stuff's getting hooked up to me. They'll be running all the tests on what they get out, as well, so I'm really hoping it still comes back ok.
You guys have been so amazing to me and my family and my friends over the past few years, and I already appreciate your support tomorrow. Thanks guys.
Reader Comments (11)
no problem andy! enjoy your time off--i've heard nothing but fanatical raving about the potter book. definitely be praying for you & your family.
Andy, I'll definitely be praying for the whole operation to go well and for a blessed time of recovery! Enjoy Harry Potter- I haven't finished yet but I can vouch that it's really good.
In Christ,
Tom
Get some rest AO.
And I will keep you in my prayers as you go through your surgery.
Enjoy the book and being spoiled by family.
I am praying, Andy.
Praying for sure.
Enjoy the rest and the book. I am praying for you.
Praying for you today.
Heal well my friend. You have my prayers.
praying for you...now.
Your friends at Bethany in Omaha, NE are praying for you.
this isn't this related...but i am asking all the people associated with the 40 day fast to post shaun's blog today in trying to help his friend.
thanks.
http://www.shaungroves.com/shlog/comments/i_need_a_guy/