Skin cancer, migraines, superbowl and regionals!

Hey everybody! I just got back from the dermatologists office and it looks like the ugly zit looking thing on my forehead is probably basal cell carcinoma, which if I have skin cancer is the best kind to have. I had to wait an hour and a half to see the doctor (which had me really annoyed!!) and then she gave me shots to numb it up. Those hurt so bad! I wonder if it would have been better not to numb it at all! Then she cut the top layer off, cauterized it (gross!!) and sent it off to the lab. She then puts a bright blue bandaid with soccer balls on it! Seriously?!? Am I a child? This is on my forehead! I looked so ridiculous! I will hear definitive results in abt 2 weeks, but she said she is pretty sure that that's what it is. Anyway, if it is basal cell, then I will be scheduled for surgery to have it completely removed and that should be about it. If it isn't basal cell, then it is just an ugly growth and now I will have an ugly scar to replace it with! Lovely! Anyway, that's about it where that is concerned.

Yesterday was an interesting Sunday. I was preparing my singing time when I felt like I should get another back up sharing time ready in case a lot of kids were missing due to the superbowl or something. I was going to teach the song "How Firm A Foundation" and had everything prepared when I decided to also make a name that tune jar that can be used at anytime if needed. Right before church (which starts at 3) I was getting the beginnings of a migraine and only had the nasal spray, which is so gross and makes me nauseated and gag for about 30 min after I take it. I was fasting still and didn't want to end it early cause we need the blessing we are fasting for so badly! Anyway, I tried to make it through church and right before junior singing time my migraine hits fast and furiously. Of course! I am now sick and can no longer think straight. I knew there was no way I could teach a new song so I ditched my foundation song and just did name that tune. I don't have to try to connect any serious thoughts with that one and muddled through it. I was pale and shaky and dealing with the medication but managed to finish senior singing time also. I still managed to have a good time with the kids and by the time I got home, the meds were working and I was almost back to normal. Then we headed to Gerry's to watch the superbowl.

K, I am bummed about the superbowl. We got together with my father in law for his birthday, which is actually today (Happy Birthday!) and had dinner with my sil and her family, Kirk and my mil Eva. It was mostly fun (esp. Leslie's baby, Luke. That kid is adorable!). The only part that I didn't like was watching the superbowl in two different rooms. They were watching it live and we were watching it recorded cause we don't get out of church until 6. We could hear their cheering and screaming so we pretty much knew what was going to happen. That kinda sucked, but we still had a good time. They are fun to be around. After we finally finished the game and we were just a bit bummed by the results, Jonathan got the results of his violin audition for a High School Regional Orchersta competition. He made it!! There were a lot of kids who auditioned and he made it! We were so excited! He wanted to make it for his Grandma Hooper. I thought that was sweet. He totally respects her and is grateful that she has helped him develop this talent. The regional performance will be on Feb 20-21 I believe at Westwood High School if anyone is interested in attending. We are definitely going! I don't know if there is a cost involved. I imagine there will be a small ticket price, but will let you know it there is. Anyway, I hope everyone's week goes well! Cya!