Today my mother will undergo surgery for her recently-diagnosed cancer. (12:30 pm California time, to be exact).

They’ll be doing a complete ovo-hysterectomy, as well as removing the cervix.

She’ll stay overnight in the hospital and go home Wednesday. Hard to believe she doesn’t stay longer, but with the laproscopic methods they use now they can throw you out sooner… Good for the bill, but I’m not sure it’s best for people’s healing.

Her doctor is very confident that they will get everything and she’ll be “clean” when this is over. A pathologist in the room will confirm clear edges before they finish the procedure.

The hopsital is discounting her cost 75%, and the surgeon 30%. The total bill will “only” be about $50K, and she’ll only have to be off work 1-2 weeks.

Whew!!

I’m encouraging her to take at least a week off, then do another week of phone sessions. She’s anxious to get back (for her clients, and her income!), but I’m nervous she’ll push too hard and not let her body heal.

My sister is taking off work for at least a week to be with her.

Sure wish I wasn’t on the other side of the country with little kids!

Please pray with me for the outcome of the surgery, for financial blessings, and for my mother and sister to be drawn to the Lord through this trial.

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