One more week

Well, one more week until I am back in the States!  I cannot wait!  My sister and I started a foundation called Hoops 4 Hope 2 years ago as a Mother's Day gift to our step mom who had been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer.  She passed away before we were able to have our first tournament but, she lived to see the dream come true and get full sponsorship from The American Cancer society.  Never in a million years did I think just 2 years later and raising over $40K for the ACS that I would be waiting to hear about my future and the possibility of cancer.  I am home just in time to kick off our third youth basketball tournament to raise more money for the cause.  2 days later I have my total thyroidectomy and wait for the results.  
I am so glad I found this forum, it is strange to think so many people have gone through what I am experiencing and about to experience.  I think of this as a journey and certainly not just an event in my life.  I recognize that everything changes from here; whether it is malignent or benign.  I have never really been sick in my whole life.  My twin sister got those genes.  At 35 she had a total hysterectomy due to cervical cancer.   She has had a difficult journey adapting to her new body and the strange and painful journey of trying to get her hormone levels where they need to be to live a normal life.  She and I will have something even more in common!  She is my best friend and my support system, I am truly blessed to have her in my life and know that I will have her to lean on through these next few weeks, months and years to come.
Thanks to everyone on the forum for their questions, answers and general support and prayers.  I look forward to continuing to share my journey and seek the sage advice of so many of you.
With love,
Kate