I had my appointment with the plastic surgeon last week and I finally made the decision on what kind of reconstruction. I keep second guessing the decisions that I made last week and am fearful that I made the wrong one. There are so many choices out there that it all becomes a bit over-whelming.

As far as a surgery date, I don't have one yet. It seems one doctor is on vacation the week of Christmas and the other the week after Christmas. They are supposed to call me with a date after the staff of both offices get together to figure out a date that both doctors have available. I'll let you all know as soon as it's scheduled.

Otherwise, I'm doing good. I'm just going to enjoy Christmas and my friends and family.

One thing that I'm working on is my weight. The closer to your ideal weight for the reconstruction, the more successful. I started on a diet called, The Flat Belly Diet. So far, I've lost inches and pounds (all in the right places...). And I feel good on the diet. Anyone who needs work in that area, it's a good one. Jim and I are going to start working out together to help it along.

Some of you have asked me how Jim is doing. He's doing well and is so supportive. He has had his down moments as well, but has been a solid rock for me to stand upon. He does have the personality type that just wants to fix it though. This is one thing that he can't fix and this frustrates him.

I hope that you all have a blessed Christmas and you all are able to enjoy your families as well

Kathy

Specific Prayer requests for myself and our family:

• Peace in the decisions I've made
• Courage
• Joy and laughter in the small things
• Good sleep
• That not lean upon my own understanding, but acknowledge God in all my ways