Snowflakes

I had a good time this past weekend.  We went to Little Rock, AR to UAMS graduation where my nephew Michael was to graduate.  He didn’t feel too good and that was not fun for him but everyone did a great job and we had a good weekend.  The only thing is that it went too fast so I didn’t get to spend time with everyone I wanted to.  I miss them when I don’t see them so  I am  very happy whenever we do get to see them.  I really don’t do a good job of keeping in touch with people but I do keep them close in my heart and prayers.

Elmer is leaving this weekend.  I am praying protection all around him as he heads off to defend our country.  And for Holly, in being the loving supportive wife -it can’t be easy but she is a Marine wife so she can do it.  (Let us know if you need anything Holly).

On the 29th I am having a thyroid nodule fine needle aspiration.  Did I say that right?  I don’t know but last year when I had this done it HURT when they pulled that needle out of my neck.  On one hand this Dr said it is not uncommon for people my age to get thyroid nodules.  On the other hand the nodule on the right side has grown and that is why they are doing this biopsy thing again.  I have never had surgery so I am scared that the Dr will tell me she recommends surgery.  I know that I don’t have much to be vain about (I have a good wrist and I like my pinky finger and maybe I have ears that are a pretty good size…) but I don’t really want a scar on the base of my neck - that part of me doesn’t look too bad.  I think they should be able do go up through my belly or my armpit, where no one will see the scar…. ok, now I am assuming surgery.  Well, best case, the Dr will tell me that we will continue to watch the nodule…..actually best case is that it would disappear.    

I am thankful for family, the Marines and good physicians. 

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A photo of Sarah and her Mom right before Sarah left the reception last Sept..  Bye, Bye Punkin’.

San Diego with Holly and Elmer - we ate at a Brazilian steak house type place and the waiters sang to Holly in Portuguese.