All moved in

Ken and I went today I got our final load from Salt Lake.  We have a lot that needs to be either DI'd or put away, but we are here.  We are really enjoying living with my Dad.  He has made us feel so at home and he's so good about letting us change things around.  If he can't find something he'll just keep looking until he finds it.
I am healing from the surgery that I had March 12th. The doctor felt really good about it and said that there was no new tumor and that he got more tissue.  I have an appointment this Tuesday for another radiation planning session.  My last planning session was March 3rd which was two days after my CT scan.  I guess my scan wasn't looked at before the planning.  They found another small sport in my lung that they are concerned about so they will have to re-plan so that spot will be included in the radiation.

I've been  working on getting addresses and birthdays of family and friends to update my Dad's planner.  Katie put a magnet board up on the fridge. That has really helped my Dad remember what is happening that day.  He looks many times a day at it.  I want to make sure I have birthdays and anniversaries so we can get that on the board for him. He likes to send cards out to his loved ones and I want to make sure I get it right.

Loni and Tracee and the grandgirls came to visit yesterday.  Loni and Tracee helped put things away and I got to play with my babies.  It was a wonderful afternoon.

Surgery Day

Today was the day that my Doctor went into my upper chest, just below my collar to remove any lingering cancer cells. My two favorite men accompanied me, Ken and my Dad.  We got there at 9:45 a.m. and we were home by 5:00 p.m.  My doctor felt like he got what he needed.  I really feel great and I'm so happy that it's done and we are home.  Radiation on my lung will start in two weeks.  I feel so blessed and watched over and really loved.

Just a side note.  When we arrived home, the cars remote to the garage wouldn't open the garage door.  We tried many times.  We called Shawnee and she gave us the number of a lock smith.  But luckily, Katie had a key and all we had to do is drive to her work and get it from her.  Katie saved the day. We learned a lesson.

We had a visit from the High Priests tonight and had a great visit with them.  I can tell already that this is a great ward.  Last night I went to the Relief Society birthday social.  I sat with some very nice sisters and had a wonderful time.  The Lord has directed us here.  I feel so blessed to be loved and cared for by my Husband and Dad.  Our children are so loving and caring also.  I had texts from special people praying for me.  I have so much love in my heart!

What a great day!

Today Ken and I went to our new ward.  It's my Dad's ward of twenty plus years and he loves it.  I have to say that I was a bit nervous.  It was a great experience and so many wonderful and friendly people welcomed us to the ward.  I can tell that it's going to be  great ward.

We had dinner at our new house this afternoon.  It was so much fun.  There was plenty of room and it was just wonderful being together.  The Highman's didn't come because Macy is sick.  I'm excited to have the grand kids come and they can run around and have so much fun.

I am having surgery is coming Wednesday.  I have decided not to have my foot worked on at this time.  I will have it done later if and when it really starts bothering me.  We are in a great big mess with all our stuff.  I need to be able to go through it all and decide where it is all going.  I will have to spot in my shoulder area opened up and worked on.  Then radiation will start in a week or two for my lung.

Introducing Layla Jane

 

It's about time we introduced our newest arrival, Layla Jane. She was born just a week before Christmas and has just been an absolute delight!

8 lbs 1 oz 19.5 inches

Grandma K was able to be there for her arrival

Grandpa K came within minutes after she was born

She spent 16 long days in the NICU but is doing wonderful now

Her big brother, Mark Jay, is so happy she is here and so are all of us!

New surgery date

Ken and I spent a lot of the day at Huntsman.  I had an appointment with three Doctors today.  We found out that the cancer tumors that were removed on January 15th didn't have a clear margin.  So I will be having surgery March 12th on the spot in my upper chest wall.  They will also be putting a screw in my left foot.  I broke my foot last August and it's not healing.  Then I will be  having radiation on my lung about two weeks after the surgery.  I will go about five times and the sessions will be about an hour.  We weren't expecting this when we went there today.  We aren't quite moved out from Salt Lake yet and we are in a big mess here at my Dad's.  Wow, life just keeps on getting more interesting.  It has been quite hard to get to sleep the last few nights.  I just can't seem to turn off my brain.  I keep thinking of things that I need to do and I'm so tired. I'm so glad that Ken was with me today.  He just makes things all better.  I am so grateful for all those who talked with us today and for their knowledge and care.  We have so many blessings and I'm so grateful!