What’s next?

Thank you to everyone who has reached out about my health. The prayers, posts, phone calls, emails, messages and texts were totally unexpected but truly appreciated.

The plan is for surgery Thursday of next week at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. The surgeon plans to remove the mass near my appendix and any other cancer he finds. He will then apply some heated chemotherapy drugs in my abdomen. The surgery could take up to eight hours, and that will be followed by a weeklong hospital stay.

I actually returned to work late last week before having surgery yesterday for the doctor to see what he would be dealing with next week. I expect to be back at work tomorrow through early next week. For now, I feel good and ask that you continue with the prayers, good thoughts and good vibes in the next few weeks.

Where have you been?

Wanted to share why I have not appeared on television for more than two weeks. This time, it has nothing to do with vacation, a special project or managerial duties.

Following four nights at the hospital in Tupelo, I’ve been released after being diagnosed with a peach-sized mass that appears to be cancerous. I hope to know more tomorrow after seeing a specialist in Jackson. Thankfully, I’m in no pain, and I’m grateful for the healthcare workers I’ve encountered, who have been nothing but the best.

I haven’t a clue as to when I’ll return to work. Hopefully, it’ll be sooner rather than later. Thanks in advance for any prayers. They will be truly appreciated.