Breaking The Silence

Wow! It's been a really long time!! I cant believe it's been like 5 months since I last posted. I guess life just happens like that sometimes. I was going to post all my Washington D.C. pictures just as soon as I got back, which didn't seem to work out so well. I'll try to post some later :) I guess most of you read my mom's blog so probably know a little about what is going on right now. At the beginning of the fall I started noticing I had a lump in my neck, below my left ear. I didn't think much of it at the time and just decided to watch it. I finally told my parents about it a couple months ago and they started pushing me to go to the Dr. I finally made an appointment with an ENT (ear, nose, and throat specialist). I've also been having some sinus issues again so I thought I could kill 2 birds with one stone. So I went in there a week ago and they CT'd my sinuses and ordered an MRI of my neck for Friday. He said my sinuses were a mess so he wanted to do surgery on them again (EEEAAKKK). So we did the MRI and had the follow-up appointment Monday. They found 4 masses on my parotid salivary gland. But they still don't know what they are (The radiologist and Dr. disagreed a little I think). So he put me on some killer antibiotics and steroids to make sure there are no underlying infections. No change yet but its only been 2 days, so I keep hoping! My dad actually got me into his ENT in Salt Lake for next Tues. so we'll hopefully know more then, and I can get a second opinion on the sinus surgery.

I just want to say thank you for all the prayers that have gone out on my behalf. I know how much it has helped!!! I appreciate all of your love and support. I am so blessed to have such wonderful friends and family!

Oh yeah, I never followed up on the 21 day challenge: It's been great! This last week has really tried me. I found I can have 13 kinda cruddy hours, but when I pray at night I know how much my Savior loves me. That's really all I need, I can go to sleep knowing it's been a great day!!!

Hope you all have a great week! I'll try not to be 5 months next time! :)