The past two days have been largely pain-free. It's hard to explain the frequent pain over the past two weeks, but following the biopsy snafu and breathing in general, it's a relief to "feel normal" again like before knowing anything was going on in my mediastinal area. I hope these kind of days continue until after removal.
Perhaps having a lot of the stress and anxiety of calling and coordinating meetings with different surgeons and specialists for my MD Anderson visit was all that was needed to lift a lot of anxiety off my shoulders? I may be too ambitious in wanting to be done with all this, but as a guy that plans things thoroughly, I want to make sure my time in Houston is well-spent and things get done. I'd rather not draw things out over multiple trips. After this trip and all of the consults and tests that are going to occur, I want to leave MD Anderson with a planned timeline for surgery, recovery and ongoing treatments if necessary. I am certain I'll be recovering there for some time following this procedure and am also certain of follow-up visits ensuring I am cured. Let's get all these details knocked out and put a goal for us to drive towards. Once a defined goal exists, I'll sprint towards that finish line with prayerful determination. Then, on to the next challenge in life, whatever that may be.
Finally, the amount of prayers invested into my family, my health, etc., may never be realized until I meet my eternal Father. And though I may never be capable of appropriately thanking everyone who has taken that time, please know that I feel it's all these prayers continually lifting my spirit, giving me endless hope and fervent optimism. I've always believed my faith communities at Holy Infant and St. Alban Roe were exceptional, but the outpouring of love and prayer has blown me away to emotional tears. I am loved by so many and am thankful to have so many people be a part of my faith life. There is no way one could ever repay this much affection, but can only continue sharing His love I've received with everyone I meet in the future.
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