On the Road

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We're on the road and headed for our first encounter. So far, the Territory is at least familiar from previous experiences. We're still taking it one step at a time, trying not to focus beyond the horizon.

Karen had her follow-up appointment with the surgeon this morning. She is scheduled for surgery on Monday, 1/15, at Bay Front in St. Pete. We show up at 6 am, with surgery at 10. She should be home by 2 or 3.

We have some details on what to expect and what we're dealing with, though we're not sure what they all mean just yet. We're willing to share those with anyone interested and comfortable with them, but don't want to inflict them on anyone who is not. We're comfortable either way.

Karen's been in a couple breast cancer chatrooms, so has some idea of what to expect from people in various stages, which is quite helpful and supportive. She's picked up a book recommended on one of the websites, which seems like a good reference. We've taken to reading the parts we know apply now and saving the ones that might not for later rather than overloading.

At least we have some football to distract us through the weekend, a normal routine that helps in itself.

I'll send an update once we're settled on Monday. We may know a little more by then. Thanks for the well wishes, thoughts and prayers, and the information and the distractions. We appreciate them all.

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