Saturday

Another beautiful day in paradise. Slight headache and a hot flash (no laughing please) are all I have had to deal with today. Actually, I feel the best I have felt in six months.

Having TWO days off (back-to-back) has given me time to get some things done I have been putting off. Also I am getting my home office set up for my recuperation.

Surgery is six weeks from Monday. The reason it is so far off include (1) a very busy surgery schedule for my urologist and hospital, (2) time for the hormone therapy to reduce my tumors, and (3) time for me to lose as much weight as possible. The incision will be eight to ten inches long, and I will heal better if there is no "beer belly". (And I don't drink beer.)

Anita and I talked yesterday, and I told her I am a more apprehensive about the surgery than I am the cancer at this point. In many ways, I wish I could get it done now, and get on the road to recovery. But as I have preached for years, "Be anxious for NOTHING"! That's where faith comes into reality.

Thank you all for your prayers and caring.