One Year

So one year ago (yesterday) was my surgery to remove the tumor (and my left lower lobe) in my lung.  It was hard leaving my 2 week old baby, but he was in good hands with Jeff and his mother.  This surgery was easier than all the other ones (I figure, by the 4th time, we should learn from past mistakes!)  and I didn't have to stay in the hospital long at all.  I think surgery was on Wednesday and I was home by Saturday afternoon.  I had a good reason to be a good patient and get out of there quick!  My baby needed his mom!  And I needed him, too!  I (we) are hoping and praying that we are finally done with all this cancer nonsense and can move on with our lives.  I believe Charlie is my miracle baby in many ways and feel that he is the ultimate healer for me.  It was a gamble to have him and it paid off.  I don't regret anything and would do it again in a heartbeat.  I can't imagine life without him and he brings such joy to our family. He is our hope for a better and brighter future.