April 28

"How are you?" seems to be the popular question this week. I think I am as surprised as you that I am doing great. I am a little anxious to get the surgery done, but am not exhibiting any of my normal signs of stress - fistfuls of chocolate, screaming at my children, and weeping at reality tv. I need to finish a little bit of laundry and pack a bag for the hospital and then I'm ready to go. I've decided to graze on food all day, since I won't be able to eat past midnight for the surgery that doesn't start until 3:30 (have I complained about this before?). The kids and I are going to out to dinner. At 11:30 tonight, I'll be finishing my bottle of Jose Cuervo Classic Lime Margaritas - there's only 1 or 2 drinks left - probably with a grilled cheese sandwich. I'm still deciding on the appropriate snack for my last night as a bimammary being (not sure if it's a real word, but sounds kind of scientific).

Tomorrow, I'll have a normal morning and then head to the hospital around 11:00. I'm planning to have my phone with me, but not to use it until the pain meds have been reduced and my brain is clearly functioning. Just in case my phone eludes my mother's watchful eye and you receive a text or email from me, please know that anything said under pain medication is not to be taken seriously. I do not think anyone has ugly children, I am not in love with any of you, and I think any requests for the delivery of margaritas or underwear models should wait until after my drains are removed.

Thank you for all of your support, prayers, and well wishes. I know tomorrow is going to be a long day, but that I'll wake up from surgery cancer free. And I have an amazing list of family and friends who will see to it that my recovery is as easy as possible. Keep your prayers coming for healthy lymph nodes for one more day! Thank you.