Some friends from here in Skaneateles had a very memorable pre-surgery gathering for me Thursday night. Thank you Anne and several other friends for putting together a beautiful night.  Seeing so many special people and feeling the love and support I have around me is beyond words. I will take that energy with me as I fight this cancer. I am so blessed to have so many people who will be strong for me when I will be feeling weak.

One month after finding out I have cancer, my treatment will begin with surgery on Monday.  I am nervous about my first ever surgery, but I know it is the first step in this long fight.