We are getting ready to go to the Aquarium of the Pacific today. Matt loves the aquarium and it was one of his and Elizabeth's favorite places to go, other than Disneyland. Seeing the rays will be hard. Elizabeth loved the rays. She loved spending a long time at the touch tanks with Matt, petting and playing with the rays.
I had my pre-op on Tuesday. I am not excited about getting this biopsy surgery. It turns out that there is a pretty high percentage of certainty (upwards of 70%) that I will suffer some pretty icky complications based on the location of the lesion. And these complications are regardless of the outcome of the biopsy--they are simply a result of having the surgery at all. But there is no way to tell if the lesion is cancerous without doing the biopsy surgery, so if I didn't do the surgery I would run the risk that I do in fact have breast cancer and we don't catch it now. Obviously, I am going ahead with the surgery--but I'm not very enthusiastic about it. Surgery is on Monday, April 9th, the day after Easter. I have to be at the hospital (Northridge Hospital, the same place both Matt and Danny were born) at 7:30am, which is good because I can't eat. Impending breast surgery (which will require radiologically guided wires to be placed in my breast first) AND no food--I will be a very cranky person on Monday morning. I'm guessing I'll be pretty cranky after surgery, too...
We visited the cemetery again yesterday. Matt and I went on Monday, too. It's always nice to see that other people have visited Elizabeth and left flowers for her. I like knowing other people are thinking about her and missing her, too.
Happy Easter! We will be spending Easter alone at home. It's just too hard to even think about being with other people on the holidays right now. Last Easter was our last trip to Tennessee (the only trip after Elizabeth was diagnosed) and our last Easter holiday with Elizabeth. She was so worried that the Easter Bunny may not be able to find her so far away from home. Matt asked the other day if the Easter Bunny visits Heaven. I assured him that I am very sure that Easter is a very big party up in Heaven!!
I'm still waiting to schedule the fine-needle aspiration of my thyroid. We'll keep you posted.
posted by The Hill Family @ 10:45 AM
5 Comments:
Emilie,
I will be thinking of you and praying for you as you deal with this Easter and the surgery. I really can't believe all that you have to endure. You are one amazingly strong woman! I hope that you have a nice time at the aquarium. Elizabeth is always in my heart. I wish you all the best. Hugs, Tina in MA
Hi Em:
You are in my prayers today and so often when you don't even know. Your mom keeps me updated. My kids ask about you too. You and your sweet family are never far away from our hearts. Your life story has so many amazing chapters. I love you...Ginny
Emilie,
I just wanted to say "hello" so you would know that you are on my mind and in my prayers. I hope the surgery went well and that you are resting and healing comfortably. I wish you all the best. Gentle Hugs, Tina in MA
Keep us posted on how the surgery went and what the news is. We're praying for you.
Hi Emilie,
I've kept you in my prayers even though I haven't posted lately. I put your name on our prayer list(last name not posted) when our local church had our St.Joseph Alter. So you are being though of and prayed for here too, by many people!
I'm hoping by the time you read this you have gotten good news and are recuperating well.
My best friend is going through the same thing and is having surgery next Wednesday to remove two lumps from her breasts that they are almost positive are malignant. I sure wish that they would find a cure for this horrid disease. Until then I'll keep you and your family in my prayers.
Many gentle hugs! Christina Hall
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