Highlights of the Beginning

It was on Wednesday 11/2/11 that I participated in a mammogram, ultrasound, biopsies of masses found in my lymph node and breast.  I received official news on that Thursday that I did have Breast Cancer, in the duct, invasive, intermediate grade that was spread to the lymph nodes.  This particular two days was no joke.  Most of you know I love to laugh, let's suffice it to say laughing was difficult.  Regardless, I knew that I could depend on God to see me through this.  He provided unexpected people that showed up in those two days.  JL was at the hospital when I walked out- he immediately place me on his prayer chain.  Helen showed up at the exact time I received the call- she was nudged by Jesus just to go be with me.  Rachel is an oncologist and is a distant cousin- she called me at home at 9pm on a Sunday night answering my questions- she is now treating me.   Roni's first day back working in Lexington was training for her to learn my work to relieve me in the coming weeks.  There are more details, but these are just a few glimpses into how God is providing for me.  I am 35 years old and should not have breast cancer.  I never had a mammogram.  I was sore under my arm, thats it.  That was my nudge and why I went to the doctor. Now, I will be enduring chemo treatment 1x every 3 wks for 4-6 times, then surgery, then radiation, then reconstruction.  There is life in this, these tasks will be temporary and easy in this context.  I bought two new hair do's.  I am shaving my head on Thanksgiving weekend.  My son is excited about my bald head and tea parties.  While this is my five minutes, I will say that I find I look at my watch more often in the last 11 days and I must say the time isn't going as fast as I have expected it to go. Five minutes feels more like fifteen.