It’s Not Head Lice

by Amy on November 17, 2009

I wish she had head lice.

Then I could be in control.  I would know the outcome, and I’d even have a much-needed kick in the pants to get my home deep cleaned.

But it’s not head lice.

My six-year-old is plagued by moles.  On her head.  And they’re coming off tomorrow.

We’ve been joking that she’s having plastic surgery, but it’s only a little bit funny.  A plastic surgeon truly is meeting my daughter in the operating room tomorrow morning to remove the pesky moles.  Most likely, they are harmless.  For now. But we don’t mess around with for now at our house.  After my melanoma diagnosis last year, for now gets assaulted.

When worry rears its ugly head, I am reminded of what we studied in confirmation class last week.

Thomas said to him, “Lord, we do not know where you are going.  How can we know the way?”

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.  No one comes to the Father except through me.  If you know me, you will know my Father.”

John 14: 5,6

I don’t know where God is going with this mole thing, or any other thing in my life, reallyI’m just along for the ride, enjoying the journey and trusting him.

“If you know me, you will know my Father.”

In the end, that’s all that matters.

I covet your prayers for a speedy “plastic surgery” and a benign diagnosis.

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1 Michelle November 17, 2009 at 11:53 am

Prayers have been said….xoxoxo

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2 Lenetta @ Nettacow November 17, 2009 at 12:03 pm

Be assured that you have our prayers!

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3 Greta @ Mom Living Healthy November 17, 2009 at 12:18 pm

I hope things go well for your daughter! It seems like you are keeping a good attitude about it, despite the worry.

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4 Angie @ Many Little Blessings November 17, 2009 at 3:00 pm

Sending up prayers right now! (((HUGS)))

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5 Jackie November 17, 2009 at 3:12 pm

I will be praying!

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6 happyhermit November 17, 2009 at 3:47 pm

My husband had to have this done quite recently , he said the doc did it so fast(and painlessly) he was still waiting for him to do it by time he said he was done.

My thoughts are with you and yours

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7 Amy November 17, 2009 at 3:59 pm

@happyhermit, Yes, no biggie for adults. For 6-year-olds they use a pediatric anesthesiologist and do the whole sedation thing. We’re expected to be there for about 5 hours total. I’m sure she’ll do fine!

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8 Stephanie November 17, 2009 at 4:13 pm

I totally understand your worry and praying it will all work out just fine! We have dealt with a childhood illness with my son since he was 2 and we are stuck in “a stable for now” diagnosis which is the best we can get right now, and my mommy heart worries and prays about it a lot!

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9 Sheila November 17, 2009 at 5:48 pm

Yup, lice is worse than moles, but you can make it through. Wish her a great easy recovery from the doc visit. :)

Sheila

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10 Raelene November 17, 2009 at 7:22 pm

Thoughts and prayers for you and your family!

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11 Janeen November 17, 2009 at 11:25 pm

I’ll definitely pray for you and your family!

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12 Sherry November 18, 2009 at 7:33 am

Praying, Amy, for the doctors wisdom and for quick healing! Hugs!

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13 Jennifer November 18, 2009 at 8:27 am

Surgery is never fun for kids, so worrisome. Y’all will be in my prayers today.

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14 Phoebe @ Cents to Get Debt Free November 18, 2009 at 9:33 am

Praying for you guys, Amy!

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15 JessieLeigh November 18, 2009 at 10:31 am

Praying for you all. Pediatric anesthesia can be so scary- mostly for us parents. I know your little girl will do just great. Hang in there, Mama! {{hugs}}

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16 Amber November 18, 2009 at 2:32 pm

Keeping your daughter and family in my prayers today.

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