Its been awhile

Well it has been awhile since I have updated this blog....and its a new year. :)
Gal Pals has been meeting about every 3 months or so. Vincy, Leslee and I are looking forward to getting together soon for a weekend to get some things planned out for the year. Vincy and Jen also have a blog if you are intersted in following either of those as well. Vincy's is: www.wieldingsteel.blogspot.com and Jen's is www.divineirrigation.blogspot.com We pray they are a blessing to you.

We have been praying for Leslee who has been dealing with symptoms and some medical concerns. Please keep her in your prayers. Here is her latest update:

"First of all, I really want to thank all of you that have taken the time to encourage me and tell me you are praying. You all have no idea how much I appreciate all of you!! I have truly wonderful friends and I am so thankful for each one of you! When this all began, I was so nervous. It was difficult to try to deal with it and be strong for our kids. Each time I have trouble with my heart racing or dizzy spells, the kids are scared...as am I. Having you all as support is a gift from God that I will not soon forget. Your genuine concern, love and support means so much.

My ultra sound was Fri. I found out that I have a large cyst on my thyroid. It appears to be fluid filled with some thick matter in it that will have to be tested. BUT....the ultra sound tech found 5 more "spots". She labeled some as nodules and some as small cysts. It looks like at this point I will not have to have surgery but will have to have the large cyst aspirated. (This means sticking in a large needle and extracting the fluid for testing.) Hopefully, the extraction of the interior fluid will help to decrease the thyroid problems that I have been having. I was told that I have an interior cyst and not a cyst on the exterior of my thyroid, thus the extreme thyroid conditions. I was also told that the thyroid is very grumpy when it is messed with and is revolting just because of the cyst. We are praying that the cyst does not refill and doesn't require being taken out surgically.

I have to wait for the surgeon to view the ultra sound pictures and make the final decision about surgery. The surgery date is Jan 28th but am hopeful about it turning into an in office aspiration and not a surgery. I will have to go in every 6-12 months to watch the growth of the other "spots". I know this will be an on going issue for me but am thankful that I am now aware of it and we are able to watch it. I am also thankful that, at this point, I do not have to be on thyroid regulatory meds.

Thank you for hanging on to the "Drama of my Life"...stay tuned for another adventure :) The ultra sound tech said she had never seen so many spots on one thyroid...yes, I am a freak of nature, but rest in the knowledge that my savior holds me and I strive to stay in HIS will. Thanks again, love you all!"

Thanks for your prayers for her!! God Bless