Since the very beginning of this journey we were told that there are parts of the surgery and recovery that the doctors don't know exactly how it will go because each person is different. The doctors can't always say how long something will take to heal or what it will look like in the end. After our last visit to Dr.Nason we assumed the granulation (the sore spot in Rob's mouth) would not be a problem again since it went away on its own, however we were wrong. At first it seemed like as long as Rob watched what he ate it was fine, but then last weekend the spot flared up. If the spot was in my mouth we wouldn't worry at all but after all Rob has gone through we are not taking any chances. I called the nurse on Sunday evening so that she would get the message first thing on Monday asking if Dr.Nason could squeeze Rob in. She called us back by 8:30am on Monday morning and said he could be seen after lunch. I had to work all day that day so this is the first appointment at Cancer Care that I had to miss. It isn't that I needed to be there, it is just nice to go together so I can be whatever support Rob needs plus I am the one who asks all the questions! Dr.Nason had a look in Rob's mouth and decided that the spot needed to be removed. They froze him and decided to cut off the sore and then they used silver nitrate to burn it off. Dr.Nason also decided to send the piece away to be biopsied. He is not concerned that there is something wrong but there is no harm in double checking. Please pray this comes back all clear and he doesn't have further problems. The granulation is something that is common but how it shows up and grows is different in everyone. Rob had a bit of a sore mouth for a day or 2 but it is feeling much better now and the spot is healing nicely.
This week Rob was finally able to get through to Service Canada and speak to someone about his sick leave. He was transferred to a specialist there and within 10 minutes everything was sorted out. Thank you for praying that this worked out. We are very thankful that Rob could go on EI over the summer to help us out financially.
We are also thankful this summer to have a chance to spend time with and visit some of the people who have prayed for us and who have not seen Rob since his surgery. It is so encouraging to hear people say they can't believe how well Rob looks. If we look back at pictures from the start of May it is obvious that Rob has come a long way but sometimes day to day we don't notice as much of a difference. We wish we could see all our family, friends and prayer warriors but there is no way to see you all. We look forward to the visits we do get and are thankful for our extra time as a family right now. Rob is still planning on going back to work when school starts after Labour Day. One of the difficulties about going back to work is going to be arranging appointments around his work schedule. Rob already has a few specialists appointments in the fall that cannot be change. We know it will all work out and the appointments are all very important but it makes it thankful for having this time off.
We are so thankful for our all the encouragement, prayers, and support we have recieved. Continue to pray for Rob's healing and for us as we transition into a new schedule.
Love Karen
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