D, you're seriously my inspiration. You are so strong... everything will be okay. I'm so sorry that you have to go through this at all, but I'm so glad that you caught it early. You'll continue to be in my thoughts, especially tomorrow for your surgery. I wish you nothing but the best.
D - I've been keeping up with your situation and thinking of you and praying for you. I do wish you the best, and as some of the others have said, I'm relieved that this seems like the best case in a bad situation.
As for your mother ... ick. I'm sorry. I'm sure you're pretty much over it by now, being the well-balanced person that you are, but that still sucks. Just lean on your hubby and take care of yourself.
And, as esquiress said, let us know if we can do anything on the ST side to make things easier. I mean it! I expect posts and PMs if we can help!
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