Home Again & the Death of Leona
February 7, 2011
I just arrived home from my Mid-Winter Tour. What a terrific trip! It was relatively short, but so good.
I kicked my Mountain Dew habit in January, but – in order to stay awake for the last two hours of the drive home – I got some real coffee. It is now 3:40 a.m. and I am still quite awake. Boooooo!
I will be back in EN&T doctor’s office this afternoon… Last year, I discovered a parotid tumor on my right jaw, just in front of my ear. I had it biopsied and it is – thankfully – benign. On Thursday, I will be having it removed. The surgery doesn’t worry me too much, but I’m not excited about having my face sliced open.
Apparently, my incision will be similar to the kind they give you when you’re getting a facelift. I’m hoping they don’t pull a Kenny Rogers on me…
I like to name things… my vehicles, my computers, my pet seashell, etc. My tumor is no exception. I named it “Leona” after Leona Helmsley, the “Queen of Mean”. Remember her? This week, my Leona will die. And I will not mourn for her.
Haha! I’m glad I’m not the only one who names everything! We’ll be praying for you Thursday and cheering Leona’s demise!
Thanks, Carrie!! Glad I’m not alone in my naming near-mania. Ha!
Dear Brent,
Praying everything goes well. A tumor named “Leona”–good one! Just looking at “Leona” is scary! Thinking of you! The Cases
Thank you so much, Carla! I’m home again now…. I’m sure I’ll see you soon.
Definitely praying for you! I think (at least I’m going to say so because it’s been true for me) that good strong cups of coffee keep away the presence of Leonas….
Haha! I’ll take your word for it, Bekah.
Surgery is not too bad, I have been able to assist on several of them.
Cool!
Thanks, Dan!
btw – When you coming to Florida again?!
Good name. Tumors can be scary. I never noticed it when I saw you. So I am sure you will be fine and the scar will not be noticeable. YOu are always in my thoughts and praysers But will keep you there especially on Thursday. Love & Hugs to you.