My village speaks

I draw strength from all of you.

I'm getting nervous about the surgery today, and suspect those feelings of anxiety will only increase as my surgery time of 12:30 draws near. But as I read the emails and postings proclaiming your support and love, I feel better. I have my village behind me.

Yesterday, I discovered those who were part of Team Tina are wearing their yellow t-shirts to work today in support of me on surgery day. Those who weren't part of the run, are encouraged to wear yellow. When I found out, I cried. Wow!

Michael, my sister and my mom will wear their t-shirts to the hospital. No chance Dr. Prefontaine will miss them to give them the (good - fingers crossed) news after the operation. Even my kids are sporting Team Tina shirts at school today.

I'd wear mine but the hospital staff want me in a hospital gown instead. Go figure.

Along with this visible demonstration of support, many, many touched base to say good luck, thinking of you and I'm praying for you. With all the prayers God will hear this afternoon with my name in them, surely he'll take notice. ;)

But seriously, this part of my journey is in God's hands, who'll guide the hands of my surgeon during the three-hour operation. I need to have faith all will be okay.

What I can control is my determination to get up and move after surgery to help with recovery, as well as my positive attitude. I'll do my best.

Thank you to all of you for being part of my village, my support group, my friends. I am stronger and more positive because of the love from all of you.

I may be offline for a few days, but I hope to get the Internet in the hospital and touch base. There are no guarantees, but I'm praying I can connect because of the strength I draw from both writing this blog and the various comments to it.

Well, I've got to go kick cancer in the butt. It's time for it to go.

Love you all,
Tina