We have done so much as a family and I loved each and every moment! We took one last trip of the summer to visit Mike's parents in GA. My parents came along to lend a helping hand so the kids were in their glory with both sets of grandparents. We were able to piggyback a road trip to FL while we were in GA. It was so nice to 'forget' and live life somewhat normal! Unfortunately my new reality includes constants of calls and emails from the hospital. So if I'm able to block such, it does feel somewhat normal.
When we got back, Carter started school on Wednesday. I can not believe he's in first grade now! The first week of school was been action packed! Carter started his first fall soccer season practice (Thursday) and then lost his first front tooth (Friday)!! We also took family pics over the weekend to wrap up an already busy week.
When I started blogging this draft...surgery was a week away! Now it is a day away! The past week flew by with great memories. Throughout the week, I kept thinking..next week, at this time...and now on the night before the surgery...I can hardly believe it is really happening!
I have been so incredibly blessed to be surrounded by so much love and support. I have been showered with packages and flowers in addition to texts, emails, notes and cards from people near and far. I'm truly humbled by the outpouring of support.
I didn't have much anxiety about the surgery but spoke to the nurse about pre-admission registration last Tuesday. It was then that it started sinking in that I'm actually going to have surgery! This will be the first time in my life that I will have surgery so it feels surreal and scary at the same time. I'm trying to block it out but as the days approaches, the nerves definitely linger during those quiet time when I'm alone. I have hope that everything will work out. I have an amazing team of doctors.
My incredible family surprised me with a good luck surprise party this weekend. JD coordinated with Mike to come over on Saturday afternoon. I didn't think anything about it since this is something we do from time to time. We had a very busy Saturday with ballet for Katherine, soccer and karate for Carter and the town was hosting a fair. The Saturday adventures flew and we headed to JD's and Luke's a tad late. We entered their apartment and my entire family jumped out and shouted SURPRISE!! Everyone was wearing pink! Mike, Carter, Katherine and I did not get the memo (well maybe Mike did but didn't share, ;)) Van bought an extra pink dress for me. I was so touched that everyone came together and did this for me! We enjoyed a nice catered meal and yummy desserts! Thanks JD for coordinating, hosting and being the best little brother a sister could ask for!!
It is the night of the big surgery day. It has been a tough day mentally as I did the best I could to try to not think about the day ahead but also wanted to best prepare the kids for the surgery and my recovery time. Carter was super sweet as usual and prepared multiple cards and drew on chalkboard and signs throughout the house! How did I get so lucky to have such a sweet and thoughtful boy?!
I am full of emotions but wanted to get this post out there as I haven't had a chance to blog. I probably will not have an opportunity to blog again anytime soon but hopefully one of my guest bloggers will help me out. Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers tomorrow!
Reading this with the knowledge that you came through the surgery with flying colors. So glad that yet another hurdle is now behind you. Be well, Lynne, and fight like a girl! ♡
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