Doing much better ....

Today was a good day. I managed to eat before trying to do any errands and was successful. Hurray! I got to Brea's school on time and made it home again to rest before my Dr appt. It helps it is only 6 minutes away. :-)

Last night I removed the bandage from my throat since it was pinching me. I was ready for it to be gone. I figured one week should suffice. My wound was red and puffy and that worried me. I called the Dr and he said to come in since it should no longer be tender.

The surgeon checked the wound and said it is healing nicely despite the redness and swelling. I don't think it looks very good but what do I know about these kinds of wounds. I need to wash it gently with soap and water and be "patient".... I do not like that word. It isn't in my vocabulary but that is why I am sure I hear it so often.

My voice has returned for the most part and he said I can talk and begin to sing again. I wonder if I can still hit the high B's or higher. He told me to go slow and still give it time and to be sure to warm up my voice before trying to hit the really high notes. I think I need to wait until the wound is healed. I hum along with the radio and it still feels really tight and strange.

Thank God for Madalyn and Harvey who brought over more no iodine food this evening. I have been eating what my mother prepared (also delicious but almost gone now) so the fresh food was a delicious delight. I LOVE Trader Joes! Sam and Josh ate the whole mini loaf of fresh hot bread and boy were they happy! Nothing is better than fresh hot bread from the oven with melted butter.

I also ventured today and made peanut butter cookies with just egg whites, sugar and organic natural unsalted peanut butter. They are quite tasty. :-) Not much left of them but that is ok. I think Sam liked them too.

I have lost about 6 lbs total so far. I am hoping it continues! I need to lose quite a bit! :-) I would love to blame it on the thyroid but I fear it is my love of sweets that has done me in!

Well I am out of energy thus again. It seems as soon as the sun goes down so does my energy level desite the fact I was laying on the couch most of the day.

Counting the days until my blood test (Jan 14th) to see if I can radiate. ... my surgeon asked me what dose I would get and I told him I didn't know. I will ask tomorrow when the Endocronologist is back in his office. I am praying for a low dose and also for peace. I was very anxious today. I think my fear is for my family not for myself. I am so worried I will hurt them. I need GOD's peace again.

I felt very overjoyed and elated throughout today, yet weapt a few times also because my life was spared from a far worse fate. I am grateful beyond words. Thank you Lord for your grace and love!