Great news! The pathologist’s report came back and it turns out that the mass I had removed was a benign thymus cyst, so all is good. My chest is still sore if I do too much bending over and reaching for things in awkward places, but otherwise recovery goes well. I have one more chest x-ray to do on Friday and a follow-up consultation with the surgeon on Monday, and then that’s it, I hope!
My daughter and granddaughter Ellie were sick on Mother’s Day so we postponed our family BBQ until this past Sunday. My son, who works in the tech field, also happens to be a wonderful cook. He grilled the most amazing steak sandwiches which is a family favorite. Honestly, if he ever tires of a tech career, he should operate a food truck.
Unfortunately, my sister had to reschedule her surgery as she came down with Covid late last week. Both of her cats passed away this year, so 2023 has been a tough year so far. We do what we can to help her, and hope that things turn around once her surgery and radiation treatments are over.
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Oh my gosh, Debra, what a lot of news. So glad to hear that your surgery had this positive outcome, but sorry to hear that illness has been stalking your family, especially where your sister is concerned. Now to check out your latest novel!
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Thanks, Jane! My sister’s staying positive and the worst of Covid is over, so she’s feeling better. She’ll be glad when the surgery’s over in a couple of weeks, though.
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Pleased to hear the good news about your results but sorry to hear your sister is having a tough time. Xo
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Thanks, Darlene. She’s a trooper, so she’ll get through all this.
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I’m happy and relieved about your “positive” results, Deb! Fingers crossed your sister’s year turns better soon.
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Thanks, Liesbet!
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I’m glad your health issues worked out. I’m constantly getting stuff removed from my skin and cross my fingers it is safe. Part of getting old, I guess. So sad about your sister and her cats. That would be heartbreaking for her.
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It is, but she’s also has her own cat-sitting business, so she’s around cats nearly every day, which helps a bit.
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Glad you’re on the mend.
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