Not just another orange
Posted by jen | Posted in Family | Posted on 19-01-2008
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8 centimeters is the size of this orange. Why am I holding an orange? What a strange picture? Not if you are me.
8.5 centimeters is the size of two cysts that have joined themselves to my left ovary. An ovary should be the size of a walnut, but because of these two cysts mine is a little larger than this orange.
Back in September, I had two cysts removed and 4 weeks later 3 more larger cysts had appeared. Since then, I have been going to the doctor frequently to check on the progress of these cysts. The cysts had been shrinking and I was doing great, but about 6 weeks ago I noticed a change in my pain level and energy level. On Tuesday, January 29th the cysts are coming out.
I have been reading different bloggers post about what they want to accomplish this year and I have been reluctant to set my personal goals. I don’t know if it is because I have been in so much physical pain, but I have decided to post them here and now. These are not ministry goals, but my goals for me.
Goals for this year:
1. Start guitar lessons before the year is out (David, I will be giving you a call)
2. Read one book a month. (Almost done with Simplify your Time)
3. Keep the garage clean for a whole year.
4. Start learning Spanish
Why did you leave out 5-7?
5. Training for Olympic gold
6. Take over the world
7. Continue Pig Latin studies
I love you
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