We have a goal.

This afternoon I had a Pre Operation Authoriztion Appointment.  This appointment literally went through all the things that could be a risk for surgery. My Surgeons office arranged for a visit with a NP. Pretty much many of the risks did not apply to me until the NP mentioned antibiotics and asked if I was taking antibiotics.  The answer was yes and so I explained why I was taking them in the first place. I then shared  that I was still taking them.  After a 40 minute discussion about me the NP explained what meds I should and should not take the morning of surgery.  Besides giving me a soap for washing the day of surgery and a week's worth Glucerna which they encourage me to take before surgery to help with the nutrition I will lose as a result of surgery. I then was asked and told I needed an EKG and Labs.  Due to an overly chatty nurse the EKG and Labs took  30 minutes or more at which point we were dismissed.  I am officially cleared for surgery.  Today I was told I will be called with a place and time no more than 5 days before.

From almost the first indication of the return of cancer my goal has been to have the cancer surgically removed.  This allows me to not have an indefinite amount of chemo.  It is coming closer to that reality for which I am thankful.

I talked with a former coworker today (who has been an amazing prayer warrior during my first cancer journery) who works for a ministry whose goal is to share the gospel and make disciples.  Yesterday I got a notification about his upcoming birthday.  I realized I had his phone number so I sent him a text with the news of my current journey.  After chatting on text yesterday, today he asked if I had 4 minutes for a call and that he'd like to pray with me.  During our call he also told me he added me to the ministries prayer time they begin each day with. 

I really appreciate everyone's prayers while I go through this journey.  

16 more days until surgery.

~ Kent