BEST NEWS EVER

Today I received the best possible Easter gift when I saw my surgeon.

All my cancer, a massive amount of it,  has been safely removed with a good clean margin around the area!

There was nothing in the 8 nodes also removed.

And I don't have to have any further treatment!

(I was more worried about radiation and chemo drugs than about my surgery.)

Best of all possible outcomes for me, and I am Soooo Grateful, and Relieved Beyond Measure!!

There are so many ifs:  What if it had not been found so early, given that I was not due for a regular check until May?

What if it had become invasive over the past 3 months while I took my time about getting on with the surgery?

I feel truly Blessed this Easter.

Many, many wonderful people have been incredibly kind and generous to me.

The house is fragrant and joyous with beautiful flowers.

Gorgeous Rose, Jasmine and Lavender,

Floral-fresh and soothing for my surgery-weary skin:

Thank you to my lovely friend S.

The girls from Mr Cardinal's office arrived with lunch the other day. 

Thanks, Young Girly Cheer-Squad!

My dear friend J, who appreciates a beautifully constructed couture gown better than anyone I know,

brought me her precious collection of HELLO mag royal and celebrity wedding issues!!!

That girl knows how to cheer me up no end ...

Lots of cute birdie cards - you people know me well ..

And lots of art and fashion cards.

I have always found Freida Kahlo fascinating.

Mr Cardinal has been a real stoic, tending to my needs and dealing with my roller-coaster ride of emotion and fear. 

Our little nest has been disturbed, and we are told normal will now be a different normal,

but this Easter we can settle into family mode again.

Looking forward to sightings of Sydneysider son, Irish lass, Little Aussie, Rocket Scientist and dearest Daughter-in-Law.

Thank you everybody who has encouraged me, sent lots of love and hugs, prayed for me, and helped me in so many ways. 

It has been quite wonderful to receive messages from other bloggers, most of whom I have never met, but I feel I know you all in spirit.

Easter Blessings to you all.