Hello from a newbie

[tousled1]

Kevin,

Sue is very lucky that she has such a concerned, loving partner. When you first hear the words "You have cancer" your heart just drops. You have come to the right place. Here on this board you will find support, compassion, and most importantly a wealth of first hand experience. I'm truly sorry that you have to be here and wish you and Sue the best. I will keep you both in my prayers.

[Heart Sutra]

Thank you all so much. I wish I could thank each of you one at a time, but the list grew so fast! How fortunate are we to have that complaint? Please know that every word has been a help, every thought has been so appreciated. Thank you for your time and compassion. It is truly impressive and humbling.

As the surgery date gets closer, anxiety is getting higher.

Suddenly all the "what ifs" come to the surface. We're both pretty grounded, and we take our realism seriously (ha!) but those moments of doubt do come. Pretty normal response I guess. Sue talks about not becoming a schedule. What she means is having the anxiety of tests becoming a dominant part of life. I imagine that for a time it can't be avoided, I can also see the day when it won't rule us.
We are starting to feel like we know some of you, and both of us are always happy when we hear from you. Keep talking us through this, you help so much.

We've heard such good advice from all of you here, and we know we're not alone. It is a blessing to have found this site.
P.S. for those of you who think we're married... only in the way that counts, heart and soul, complete.

---Kevin and Sue---