Friends and family, there is not an easy way to share with you some devastating news, so I’ve written about it and given it the title “Challenge Accepted”. I love all of you. “Challenge Accepted” The past few weeks have been difficult. Snow and avalanches. Lava and volcanos. A routine mammogram found to be abnormal. An MRI. A biopsy. The wait of a lifetime. A diagnosis of breast cancer. Earliest stage, excellent prognosis. Did you say cancer? Aren’t I too young for this? Didn’t I just have major back surgery? God, are you there? Im angry. I’m heartbroken. Inside I am cold and vulnerable. What does this mean for Ellie? My beautiful Ellie. I’ve consulted with Oncology surgeons, breast reconstruction surgeons. My surgery is scheduled for December 23. A double mastectomy, one taken in order for me to survive, one taken by choice so that I can thrive. I will be released on Christmas morning. Cancer free by Christmas. What a gift!! Perhaps I’m stronger than I think. My parents died young. I want to overcome the odds. I will stand my ground like a formidable tree. I will assemble the troops to help me fight this battle. This will not stand in my way for long. God gave me a mission to see if I succeed. I accept the challenge wholeheartedly.
Posted on: Sat, 22 Nov 2014 22:41:42 +0000
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