Update: Myasthenia Gravis

It's been two months since I posted about my dad's recent diagnosis with myasthenia gravis.  This upcoming Monday, December 9th my dad will undergo surgery.  A Thymectomy.  The surgeons will remove his thymus which will hopefully improve his symptoms/condition, and better yet, put him in remission.

The prospect of surgery is always scary and I know my whole family is apprehensive about it -  The road to recovery daunting but exciting.  I wish I could make this all go away, but that's not reality.  In situations like these, I think it is human nature to fight with yourself to gain some sort of control.  But with much therapy, I've learned this is setting yourself up for disappointment, we never have full control.  The only thing I can control is how I react.

We never know what will happen, but I do know this....  I'll tell my dad that I love him and I'll be there when he wakes up.  That I'll hold my sisters hand when she is nervous.  That I'll wrap my arms around my mom and hug her tight.   

I would be remiss if I did not mention the outpour of love and support we have received from so many of you. I know that has lifted my dad and moms spirit immensely and if I could ask that you continue your thoughts and prayers during this anxious time our hearts will be full.

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