Well, in just over 13 hours, I go for my pre-op, and I am feeling as ready as I can be for this whole thing. I am far less anxious about this than one would expect, I think, which may be because I have so many people praying for me. I have many supporters, and that helps through this whole thing. I love the way people can pull together to help each other, and how things can to more smoothly when they do. I look forward to getting this thing over with, and being able to put the surgery behind me, getting on with my life as I can, and wish to.

Of course, not everything in life is pleasant, but then, we were never promised that. We were promised that, because He overcame the world, we would do the same, and that means all of the problems we have in this world. I know that the things thrown at me on the side will not affect me in my quest for health, and that is the best news possible. Life throws us a few curves from time to time, and we must deal with them, to our strengthening. So keep things in mind such as this as you live, and things will go better for you. And thanks again, gentle reader, for your attention.