reflections

As I look back over the last months journey, I am so amazed at how quickly life changes.  November 8th was the day the lump was found and November 18th was the day I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer.  What gets me through all the scary moments and the dark times are the people in my life.  I have been given the gift of several survivors who are mentoring me through all of what is to come as well as all I need to prepare for.  I have been given my Angel team who are all the medical people who have guided me through all the unpleasant tests, procedures and news.  They were all strangers to me who showed me immediate caring and compassion which was a true gift from God!  Then I have my family who have walked hand-in-hand with me onto this battlefield.  My mom has been the steading force for me as well as for everyone else involved.  My dad has been the one to look up useful information and the one to make sure the treatments are the best for me.  My brother has given us a place to go to get away for even just an hour.  My girls have given me events to look forward to going to and they are my inspiration to fight this fight!  My husband is the absolute light of my life! He is a rock when I need it and then he is a comedian when the air needs to lighten.  We are definitely in the for better and FOR WORSE as well as in SICKNESS and in health.  I love him so much and we will get through this together!!!  I have also found strength in myself I did not have and have decided to smile my way through this battle.  I look at life and realize that each day is a gift therefore I am going to be happy to be here.  My smile has allowed me to get to know each person who has crossed my path.  It encourages people to help and not look too sad for me.
Thank you to everyone who has and will be a part of my journey!  You are all amazing people!