I’m at M.D. Anderson this morning, getting my final “inspection” before surgery on Monday. I’m in between treatments, sitting in my own little quiet place. It’s a table in the back of the Cool Beans Café. This is where I go to wait between treatments. Other than mealtimes it is usually quiet with very few, if any people around.

They took more blood today. This is the first time it hurt. I think it may be a side affect of the chemo, considering how bad my skin reacted this week. I’m waiting to see my clinical trial doctor. Like everyone here she’s really kind and full of compassion.

Tuesday my friend Jerry (another lifelong friend from Indianapolis) asked me how high my “apprehension level” is. Truth is not very! I trust I am in good hands…period. God has blessed me in so many ways it’s fairly easy to trust…

Three days to go...