Everyday a HollyDay!

On October 18, 2012, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Sixty percent (60%) of my right breast was diseased (9 tumors) which required full removal of all breast tissue. I underwent a bi-lateral mastectomy on November 14, 2012 and have been through 2 additional surgeries since then. The saving grace was that my cancer had not yet invaded other surrounding tissue or my lymph nodes and I escaped without needing chemo or radiation. It's still no picnic. This is my journey.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Time flies when you're distracted

I've had a great day so far. We woke up and got the kids off to school, exchanged Anniversary cards and gifts over coffee, set-up our new and OH SO EXCITING ipads and then each worked from home. A normal, happy day. And my heart was beating at a steady, contented pace...

Until 2 minutes ago when I realized that in just 31 minutes I will be sitting in the doctors office. The nerves just set in.

I'm considering taking 1/2 a valium (they give that you you during this process if you need it) but am going to opt for taking my YouVersion iPad Bible with all my favorite anti-anxiety bookmarks with me instead.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart

and lean not on your own understanding;

(Proverbs 3:5 NIV)

Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life?

(Luke 12:25 NIV)

I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

(Philippians 4:13 NIV)