I’ve got a new scar that runs around the front half of my neck from where they removed my Thyroid and limph nodes today. The crazy thing is, mentally I feel worse now that I did while I was waiting for the last few weeks.

When they were in the OR they confirmed that I do indeed have Thyroid Cancer. Until they took the thyroid out, it wasn’t 100%. So between that tiny percentage chance that all of the pre-op tests were wrong, and the healthy (or unhealthy) dose of denial I’ve been living with, I haven’t really faced the reality of that word yet.

I have cancer. That sucks. I started to cry earlier and then realized that was a terrible and painful idea. Luckily Chris was here to calm me.

I am so blessed with the way our friends and family have rallied around us. Thank you everyone, thank you.