It's out! The verdict is in... the entire thyroid was removed and "looked bad, like rotten oatmeal in some places." The left lobe was full of papillary adenocarcinoma. Luckily, the parathyroid was unaffected so they got to stay. He also removed the yucky lymphnodes that were under the thyroid, but they were benign! I will have two rounds of radioactive iodine, one in 6 weeks and on in 6 months. That should kill off whatever's left and life will go on.

I feel very blessed to have a wonderful doctor who took care of this so quickly. These last three days in the hospital have not been enjoyable by any means, but I have definitely seen the hand of the Lord in my life. I can't thank family and friends enough for your love, support, prayers, fasting, and service. I am inspired by you!

I should be going home today after the last two rounds of anti-biotics and removal of the drain. The respiratory infection is clearing up and the new antibiotics are working well (I was allergic to the last one). Still haven't seen the scar... it's bandaged pretty well. I am sure that will be shocking.

I guess I should try to get some more sleep while I can. I am in the OB ward in the Casa Grande Regional Medical Center (the med/surge floor was full) and my room is right across from the nursery. I miss Skeet so much every time I hear a baby cry.

He will be in my arms soon enough. I sure love my kids!