It’s been a week since surgery, and I appear to be recovering nicely. I went for one checkup last week and will go for another tomorrow.

The surgery went smoothly, with no surprises for my docs. There was less than 10 percent of the tumor remaining, and the surgeon got the clear margins she wanted. So, that is all good news.

My mom and Dwayne have been amazing, taking care of me and running the household, getting Dinah and Djuna to camp and swim lessons without a hitch.

I am still uncomfortable, but I don’t really need painkillers to get through the day. I just take them at night to help me sleep.

Thanks to everyone for the calls, e-mails, prayers, etc. I appreciate it all so much.

I am so glad the surgery is behind me.

~Diana