And so begins another week! But not just ANY week. It’s surgery week! The big day is Thursday and I have to say I am growing more and more nervous about having the surgery. I know I keep saying this…… but I feel like it must be somewhat normal to feel this way. Right?

Today I headed in to work. Going into my office has been really comforting. A lot of the people I love and appreciate are there! I have always known my co-workers were amazing, but they are really showing off now! There are always new cards on my desk now and today there was a gorgeous basket from a gorgeous and inspiring woman! I’ve grown to simply and genuinely appreciate these kind gestures vs. allowing them to make me feel “different” and sick. Because that is NOT who I am! I am a kind and strong person with kind and strong friends offering words of comfort, peace and a strength I never even knew I possessed. I won’t forget this! Months, even years down the road I will see these people differently than before. Not just the amazing people I knew they have always been, but instead, they have become my very own hero tribe. The people who offered me strength, love and occasionally kidney’s! The people who helped get me through this very rough patch! And I hope they know with out doubt that through anything, I will be there when needed! I will be part of their hero tribe!

Together is the best way to get through trials. Together we have got this! 3 days until surgery! #byefelica