God is in Control

Dear friends have reminded me - God is in control. The last couple of days provided several affirmations of that fact. Because another patient became ill and couldn't have surgery, I was able to have surgery 10 days earlier than expected.
I had a modified radical mastectomy with lymph node dissection on the right. I was at Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, which is a smaller hospital - primarily a surgery center, probably about 50 beds. I had a private room and very excellent nursing care. My nurses were Mary and Elaine (in pre-op), Jeff (CRNA), Linda, Vickey and Andrea (post-op). One of the nursing assistants was applying to nursing school - Nancy, was from Kenya. She was a sweetheart! My procedure was to be at 12:15 on Wednesday, but the case before me was delayed, so I didn't go in until about 2 pm. I was back in my room by 5 pm. I was able to eat supper (mac & cheese) and take a short walk that evening. Marlin stayed until about 9 pm at the hospital, but slept at a hotel.
Dr. M. made rounds about 6:30 am today, examined me and gave me instructions to go home. I was able to leave the hospital by 1 pm and we got home about 6 pm Thursday. Amazing! Remember when mastectomy patients stayed at the hospital 10-14 days? Wow! I am home with two drains coming from the surgery site, but I don't really have alot of pain.
I received a lovely basket of fall flowers from friends at Washburn before I left the hospital. Thanks to Patty and Brenda for supplying a wonderful soup and pie supper for Marlin and me. I have received several cards and calls already. I appreciate the prayers and will ask for continuing prayers over the next few months, as I face another round of treatments. Dr. M. will call next week to let me know the tumor board's recommendation for the next step.
Blessings to you all -
Love,
Ellen