Nov. 5

I wanted to post yesterday, but I didn't have any time to do it. From 7 am to 9:30pm I was home maybe 2 hours. Yesterday was a day of Dr. appointments, remembering Shelley, learning our future, and YW in excellence.

I left really early to get to Center city for my multiple Dr. appts. Because the buses and subway (Septa) are on strike, traffic was much worse than normal and parking was crazy, so I left at 7:30am, 1 1/2 hours before my first appointment. I got there in 1 hour 15 minutes. Crazy traffic! My first appointment was my MRI.

I had to lay on a table/bed thing like this: and was rolled in the tube, just to my shoulders, and was told to lay still for 40+ minutes! That's a long time! While in the tube, I heard a ton of banging noises. It sounded like someone was hammering all around me and then I heard sounds like machine guns going off all around me. It was loud and constant, even with the big headphones they had me wear. I thought for sure I was going to get a headache. I also had an IV so they could pump some GAD (contrast) in me for better pictures :).

Then I walked a couple blocks to my next appointment with the Otolaryngologist. He showed me the picture of the MRI and said the tumor was big. There is a higher chance of recurrence for me because of it's size. It's 'to the limits' meaning when they remove it, they can't take extra tissue around the area to lessen the chance of it coming back, so the chances are going to be greater.

After that, I went to my pre-admission testing. There I got paperwork to do my will (nice huh? Oh, you're having surgery? Fill out this will.) Then I met with 2 nurses, nurse practitioner, and an anesthesiologist, all at different times. It took forever. I was able to ask all my questions and get everything done and ready for surgery. Finally I was done and headed home. I got home around 3:30pm and was very tired.

Nov. 5 was also a day to remember Shelley. when thinking of her, I think of the plan of salvation and am grateful for our Savior and what he did for each of us. I am grateful for the gospel and that my parents were sealed in the temple. What a blessing to know that death is NOT the end.

Yesterday was a day we found out where we are going to move, come May or June.

Just a few great things about Scott AFB area:

It is 4 hours East of Indepence Jail, Adam-Ondi-Ahman, and Far west:

It is 3 hours South of Nauvoo, Illinois:

and There is a temple close by in St. Louis, Missouri:

Is that a good enough plug to get some visitors?!?!

We are really excited to be moving to that area! We're ready for new adventures.

Last night was one of the special activities we have for the Young Women. It was our Evening In Excellence. Although I was exhausted, it was a really great night. The speakers and musical number were amazing! It's fun to watch the girls get up in front of everyone and share their experiences in making their projects. I've been to 4 Eve. in Excellences with these girls and I have to say that Javon Lee has changed the most. At my 1st eve. in excellence you couldn't get her to stand up and say anything about herself or project. Last night my jaw almost dropped when she didn't even complain about getting up and talking in front of a crowd. She actually seemed excited to do it. She has come a long way.