Chemo # 1 STINKS

Well, it's been a while since I have written anything.  Honestly, I have been too sick from the side affects from my first Chemo treatment to write anything at all.  If there was a side affect on the list, well, I had it.  I probably, about my luck, had a new one that wasn't on the list...LOL.  My emotions have been on a roller coaster and I don't like it one bit because I feel so out of control.  My biggest hit has come with loosing my hair.  I cut it off about shoulder length and was getting use to that then the worst happened.  I started loosing my hair.  Today (9-6-16) I went and got a short hairstyle.  It is still coming out but not as bad.  I can still hide my bald spots.

This Labor Day weekend is one that I will definitely remember and cherish.  My church family had a benefit singing for me.  I was in awe at the number of people that came out to support the cause in any way that they could.  The pews where full, chairs where lined up anywhere we could get them, and some where standing.  I got to see some familiar faces I hadn't seen in a very long time and you know who you are.  I pray for you and your family as well and thank you all for lifting me up in your prayers.  I cannot even begin to tell you what a Blessing you all where to me and I greatly appreciate the support, love, and prayers everyone has so generously sacrificed in my time of need.  There are good days and bad days.  It's on those bad days that I feel that it is your prayers, saints, that carry me through.  I will ever be indebted to you.  If I can ever help you in any way possible please don't hesitate to ask.

I love you all more than words could convey, from the bottom of my heart & too the moon and back.....My Love & Prayers, I send to you.

Becoming More Real

Well it's been a few days since last posted anything. Yes, with each passing day the battle with cancer is becoming MORE REAL. I honestly think it's the unknowns that are the scariest. On Tuesday I picked up some medicine that I will need and it made me feel angry because it reminded  me of what will be happening in the days to come. Yesterday on Aug 12th I had my surgery to have a port a cath put in so that I can start chemo treatments on Aug 17.

I've been an emotional wreck in the days leading up to the port surgery but the doctors and staff at UK Hospital were extraordinary.  They made my visit as pleasant as they could. I couldn't have asked for a better set of doctors. Then there's my family. They are not only taking care if me but they are also taking care if my child. I will ever be indebted to them for all they have done for me and all they will be doing.

Lots of Love and thanks to the support and prayers.

Love and Support

Hello Everyone out there who actually reads my blog...LOL

Since sharing the news that I have Breast Cancer with my family, friends, and Co-Workers, I have received such an out poor of LOVE, SUPPORT, and PRAYERS.  Please keep sending that my way.  I am overwhelmed at the thought of others thinking about me.  It means more to mean that words could ever say.  I anxiously await my next doctor's appointment to see what steps I will be taking in my treatment plan.  In the mean time, I am trying to emotionally prepare myself for what may come; both good and bad. Knowing that I have the love and support from people who actually love and care about me, I know with God all things are possible; even a fight against Breast Cancer.  As for prayers, well, to be quite honest, I will take all I can get right now to help me through this.

I know the God on the Mountain and the God of the Valley...He Changes not and His Love Endureth for ever.

MY STORY

We all have heard it said, that "this could never happen to me"....well it did.  It all begins like this...About 6 plus months ago, I was having some discomfort in my right breast.  At first, I ignored it.  Then as the discomfort became more bothersome, I made myself go have it check out.  After several doctor's appointments and testing later, I have been officially diagnosed with Breast Cancer.  I was afraid at first of going to the doctor because I feared the worse, but I also kept telling myself, "early detection, early cure"...It all hasn't hit home yet.  I have an appointment this week to start my next step in all this.  Everyone ask me how I feel, well, to be completely honest with you, I feel numb, shocked, and trying to absorb all this information that has been given to me.

So I encourage you, challenge you to go have a mammogram today.  Don't wait until your age 40 to go....cancer didn't wait until I was 40 to invade my body.  Don't ignore the signs, ....technology is too advance to suffer and worry about something you cannot control or change.

With God All Things are Possible