Today

Today at noon, mom went into the operating room. At 14, she came out. Her surgeon told us they took out her entire reproductive system. She had 1 huge tumor and a few little ones scattered around. But they're all gone, and it appears as though the cancer did not spread. She had a lot of liquid in her stomach. Tomorrow, they're gonna run some tests to see if anything is wrong with her stomach. The doctor said it could be stomach cancer, but he doubts it.

Right now, mom is in a regular in-patient room (she was in the intensive care unit for about 2 hours after the surgery, just to be sure she got out of the anesthesia alright--remember, it's her first surgery EVER) and recuperating. She can talk and is aware of her surroundings. She says her stomach hurts a lot and can barely move from the pain. She's on a couple of pain-killers. At least tonight, she'll be able to rest.

The doctor and the nurses were wonderful. I didn't expect such nice treatment. We (my family) are really impressed.

We're home right now. We have quite a few errands to run tomorrow morning and then we will go back up to Baltimore and see how mom's doing. There's another major winter storm headed our way for Friday morning 'til Saturday night--which means travel will not be recommended at all until it's past. There's a chance mom will be allowed to go home at that time; so if it happens, may we travel safely home.

Thank you all again for your prayers! Mom sends her many thanks as well!