More Tests in Iowa City

I am back from a day in Iowa City to get a second opinion about my cancer. My friend Dixie took me and she is a blessing. She knew her way around like a pro because she had been there with her husband when he went through his cancer. I am blessed to have her as a friend.

Everything was there for me so I did not have to take anything with me. We left at 7:00 a.m. so we would be there in plenty of time to have a bite to eat before I had my appointment at 11:00 a.m. I didn't have to wait very long once I was signed in to see 2 different doctors. Both had questions and I had questions. They did an exam and I felt very informed when I got done. I had to have blood tests and I got to see the cancer cell I have on my MRI. That made it all more real to me after seeing that.

They want to do another test (scan) next Thursday and Friday so I will have to stay over night. This will be a radioactive scan so they will inject a radioactive dye in me. The test will take 1 1/2 hours and then I will go back the next day and have it again without the dye. I might as well plan on a nap during that time as long as it is going to take. They want to make sure they are right on their decision as to what type of cancer and how to treat it. They said they don't know what it is, never have seen one like this before.

I had many questions and will have more after the tests are done next week. I suppose they will want to start treatments after that week. I will be able to do it all in Mason City so that will be easier for us. They are working with my doctor in Mason City.

Dixie will be going with me again. I booked a motel room that gives a rate discount for hospital patients. We are going to make this an adventure and do some sight seeing after the test and just have a great time. God has given me this opportunity to be with people I love.

I am not going to tell you that I am not a little scared but I have a deep faith and God is walking me through this, step by step. He is guiding me and I feel his presence. I truly am not fearing it because I know he will be with me. I am not asking why me, I would rather it be me than my son. I want to be an example of how to be strong and have faith. I will take this one day at a time and cherish each day that I have.

God is bigger than cancer.