Oh Pat. I'm so sad you got this news. It sucks! Period! I can't wrap it up in flowers and butterflies and make it okay even though I wish I could. I wish you didn't have to go through this. I could go on a rant about how much this pisses me off, but it won't do any good.

A few positive thoughts -- because that's all I can offer other than my love and support --

1. Cervical cancer is a highly treatable, curable cancer. Removal of the cancerous cells is often enough to get rid of it. My brother's birth mother had it 24 years ago -- and hers was quite advanced. She had the cancer removed and she has been fit as a fiddle ever since.

2. You are an AMAZING, strong, funny, passionate, tough broad, dammit. This is not going to change that. You are always braced for battle, woman!!! Your positive, fearless spirit is your greatest weapon... and it's okay for even fearless women to get scared sometimes.

Anyway, I hope this is an easy battle -- get the cells scraped, get some rest, eat some ice cream and you'll be good as new and so will your southern netherlands. I'm going to be thinking all sorts of positive thoughts for you and sending positive energy your way. I'm even going to get my mum to put you on her prayer group's list. (They love praying for people.)

Btw, if you change your mind about the vagina transplant, you can have mine. I'm not using it anyway.