I left Heather and the babies at the airport at Cleveland in a torrential rain storm and with lots of tears. I am thinking we won't see each other again until at least Christmas and maybe longer. However,it was so nice to have that time with them. I feel that I know Abbie and William better and that they are much more comfortable with me.
I was excited to have Brian waiting for me at the airport in Houston and to have sometime with him. He is so good to me.
On Friday, after blood tests, an ekg, more blood tests, a visit with the anesthesiologist and with Dr. Curley I was scheduled for surgery for sure on Monday at 11:00. During the surgery the doctor will do an ultra sound on my liver and take out any tumors he can find, large and microscopic. He will also be taking out my gall bladder and any lymph nodes that are supicious. The surgery will take at least three hours and if all goes well I may be able to leave the hospital on Friday.

Brian and I spent Saturday exploring some of the back roads of Houston and eating some very good mexican food. Today we went to church with the Halliday family and for a walk in Herman Park, an area with beautiful gardens, a zoo and a museum. We got caught in another torential rainstorm which was warm and refreshing. It has been a long time since we went walking in the rain and it was sweet.

Right now I am drinking lots of clear liquids and having nothing to drink after midnight. Not my favorite past time but I feel so blessed to be able to have this surgery at this time. I am feeling a little aprehensive but I am also confident that things will go well. How could they not with all the support and prayers from family and friends and many I do not know.