CAT scan & training update

Well, Hello all of you in blogger-ville!
I don't know who all keeps up with this this; I know I don't keep it up quite as I should.

Gil had his 6 month check-up recently with his CAT scan on Nov. 7th and follow-up on the 12th. He's still clean,which, we figure he will be for a long time, but we still hold our breath! His next check up is May 1st. They are going for a CAT scan again, which he has a really hard time with the contrast shakes, but if he can do it, it's the most revealing scan (I guess). Two more check-ups like this and he will be moved to once a year check-up: over a year ahead of the normal check-up schedule!

Thanksgiving - I did the Turkey Trot again (5K) in 27:12 - a whole 1:29 faster than last year (28:41). My best so far! Mom & Dad came up for dinner, which was good and quite filling; too bad I kinda messed up on the temperature for the Turkey breast! Hmmm...holiday cooking...always an adventure.

I am still training for the Disney 1/2 marathon. I have almost reached my fund raising goal, but am still accepting donations. All the funds are supposed to be in by Dec. 28th, so if you haven't made a donation yet (or are feeling generous again)...go to http://www.teamintraining.org/ and click on "Find a participant" to search for me. Then you can donate to your hearts content!

OK, now for the test of who reads this.

During my annual physical, the Dr. noticed my thyroid was swollen on the right side. I went in for an ultrasound and it looks like I have nodules on my thyroid. This is not terribly unusual; I believe that it has actually been swollen for a few years but wasn't noticed by the Dr. till I lost weight (which, actually, I lost a majority of the weight a few years back, but as most women know, the body keeps changing as we age and with the extra running...). I am supposed to go in for some kind of nuclear medicine testing...something..."They" will call with an appointment. I will try to keep you updated.

It was really good to see Jason & Suzanne Smart this week! We hope you had a safe visit and trip home. We miss you!
Much love to all!