I am recovering great from my thyroid surgery.  It has been about two weeks, and I am so glad it is over.  I am still a little sore in my neck, especially on the left side where I still have thyroid tissue.  The doctor said that the side that was left would probably swell in trying to compensate for the missing side. I guess that is what I am experiencing.  For the most part, I don't think that I am hypothyroid....yet!  I am hoping that what is left can produce enough hormone for what I need, and I don't have to take more medication! But, if I do, it's not a big deal. I am just thankful that it is over and, honestly, that this YEAR is almost over as well!! I am hoping that 2011 has better things in store for me and my family!

My Surgery

I had thyroid surgery on December the 6th at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN. They removed a tumor that I had and the right side of my thyroid.  I was really dreading this surgery, but honestly, it wasn't that bad! I woke from the surgery feeling like I had a bad case of strep throat, and my neck was sore, but after 2 days I wasn't in any pain.  I was relieved that it was over, and that I was able to have it done before Christmas! I have had a rough couple of months, but hopefully it is coming to an end.  In a way I am frustrated because I feel like I know no more than what I did before I began to feel bad in May.  After seeing two neurologists, a rheumatologist, an endocrinologist, surgeon, going to Mayo Clinic.........after all that, I still don't have a definitive answer, and it is frustrating!  I wonder if I'll ever have an answer......

Our annual trip to Roanoke, VA for church softball

Jeff says he's about to get too old for this!  I will hate to see the day that he quits though.  I've been watching him play ball since I was 15 and he was 17!!!  He turned 40 on September 7, 2010.  He hit an in-the-park homerun!  He's still got it :)  He just pays for it more physically now!

Summit 2010

Jeff and I just got back from week in Irvine, CA.  This is beautiful Laguna Beach!  What a great time we had!  The Summit Conference for Celebrate Recovery was held at Saddleback Church.  Wow!  It's an experience that we can't explain.  God is good.  I am thankful to be a part of the CR ministry.  I see so many peoples lives changing before my eyes - including ours!  Looking forward to seeing Him work more.....