T Minus 26 Hours

Okay, so just to bring everyone up to speed.  A few weeks ago I was diagnosed with breast cancer.  Tomorrow I will undergo a double mastectomy and the start of reconstruction (implants - not flaps).  During the surgery they will harvest some nodes to determine the chemotherapy path.  All in all, everything looks very positive for a great recovery!  I am viewing this more of a year of "inconvenience" than "illness".  Because as I tell everyone....I don't feel sick (at least yet). 

The surgery is at 12:30PM Eastern at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio.  They expect a two night stay at this point.  Post surgery and over the next couple of days, we (Team Buring members) will be updating the blog with the latest information.  After that, I hope to be making my own updates!

My husband, sisters, family, friends, co-workers, customers and everyone else I interact with have been INCREDIBLY thoughtful and kind over the past few weeks.  I know I will come out of this a changed person.  The impact others are having on me is amazing and I love it!  The strength, virtual and real hugs, prayers, kind words, encouragement have touched me to my core and will carry me through this ordeal.

So, with less than 24 hours until I report to the hospital.....I better get going!  There are Doctor appointments, refrigerator cleaning, clothing organizing, TV hook-ups and, oh yeah, a pedicure to be had!  So enjoy the rest of your day!  I know I will enjoy mine!