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

Last Friday, Bryan and I took an afternoon to be models for Millie Holloman Photography. She was training a new photographer, Rachel. You can see more pics on Rachel’s page of Millie Holloman Photography.

 Bryan and I are very comfortable with one another after 13 years of marriage. We have never been afraid to show how much we care or felt strange showing affection. Millie and Rachel captured that on film.

I can’t wait to see all the pics they took. They used this really cool tree and I am interested to see how those turned out.

I think this pic is going over our bed, but I won’t make that decision until I see the rest.