It Has Suddenly Become Real

I got the call today.  Actually I got two calls today.  First the surgeons nurse called to tell me the bronchoscope is scheduled for next Tuesday.  I have to be there at 11:00 AM.  The procedure will be around 1:00.  Okay, this is good. She said both surgeons will be involved.  They will dilate while in there so hopefully I'll be able to breathe easier until the resection surgery.

Then this afternoon she called back....and that's when things got REAL!  She said the resection date has been set for January 31st.  I'm glad to have a date set, that's what I've been wanting since I decided to go ahead with this.  But now it's real, it's going to happen.   I try to stay strong and I think I've been doing a good job of it so far.  My family and friends worry about me enough, they don't need to see me get upset.  But it sure would have been easy to break down today.  I'll admit I had a few tears when I got home and saw my family but it didn't last long at all and they were cheering me up and making sure I knew that things would be fine.

Not much else to tell at this point.  I'll let everyone know how I'm doing after the procedure on Tuesday.  Wish me luck and keep the prayers coming.