9.30.22
Welp. We have a surgery date… October 11th. The type of reconstruction surgery I want to do they do not do in Eau Claire… so that is kind of a bummer. Right now we are going to focus on making sure the cancer is out of me (sooner than later). A referral has been put in for a doctor in Madison that will do the reconstruction part. We discussed doing all of the surgery there, but we’d need to meet with both the surgeon and the plastic surgeon before surgery and we’d have to line up a time they would both be free to do my surgery. Since there is a lot of uncertainty with that route and we know for sure I can go in on the 11th we’re going to do that. Throughout all of our appointments they really stressed wanting to have surgery completed within a month of diagnosis. I found out Sept 2nd I had cancer so there is more of an urgency to do surgery sooner than later. Both Aaron and I don’t want to wait another month or two for a possible opening in Madison either.
Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.
Psalm 55:22
As we get closer to the surgery date I know there will be a lot more nerves. You can pray that there would be a calmness for not only Aaron and I but the kids too. I tend to forget how much this is affecting them. I had a little heart to heart with the girls this morning and some tears were shed. One of them voiced how they didn’t like what was happening to me. It breaks my heart that they have to go through this too. It definitely doesn’t affect just me. Ironically (well more like an answer to prayer 😉) a lady from the Marshfield system called me today, she was offering a program to kids who are dealing with a parent/grandparent/loved one’s cancer diagnosis. This came after Aaron and I prayed last night about giving us wisdom to handle any questions the kids might have and after my little heart to heart with the girls this morning.
We are so relieved that you have a surgery date now, and can move forward. We’ve been thinking about the kids as well and are praying for a real sense of peace and calmness for you all. Praying for your doctors too- that the Lord will give them wisdom and sureness for you. Love to you all
Before you call I will answer. While you are yet speaking, I will hear. Our God knows our future and He knows our heart and exactly what we will need. I am praying for you Cassie and your little family.
We’re praying for all of you Cassie, it must be so hard for the children to understand and for both you and Aaron to face. It’s kind of hard for your old aunt too, your post today brought tears to my eyes as well.
Glad you have your surgery date set and that it’s pretty close to the doctors’ goal of surgery within a month of diagnosis. We will continue to pray for wisdom and guidance for the doctors as well as for you and Aaron as you look ahead to the next step.
Isaiah 26:3-4
I am thankful you have a surgery date! I will be praying for calmness and guidance! Love you all!
I’m glad you have a surgery date scheduled and that it isn’t a terribly long wait for you. Though it must be very nerve-wracking, I’m sure you’re ready to face this and get going on treatment. Thank you for your prayer requests so that we know what we can pray for regarding you, Aaron, and each one of the kids. Big hugs to you all.