Coming to terms with having cancer
You hear about it all the time – we all know someone who has had cancer. Over 192,000 cases of invasive breast cancer have been diagnosed this year. There are currently more than 2 and a half million survivors. I now fall into this first catagory, and plan on becoming a statistic in the other.
One thing you learn early on is that you have to wait for results over and over – the ultrasound, the biopsy, the PET scan, the pathology reports after surgery…and on and on. This is where I am now. I had a partial mastectomy and lymph node removal earlier this week, and now wait for the results that will determine what type of treatment follows. I’m pleased with the ability I’ve had so far to remain calm and not stress out about the “unknown”. You quickly learn in this situation it does absolutely no good, only harm.
Very thankful I have plenty of things to do here – lots of crafting and creating going on. Need to finish up making all the homemade holiday gifts that are in various stages of finishing. Hoping to continue to see customer orders come in, they make me very happy! I need happy!
Rest and laughter are also high on my priorities. Watching lots of comedies and laughing with friends in between crafting and naps. Feeling very well rested and in a good place as I ……wait.
Glowgirl! I’m so sorry to hear about the cancer. You are in my prayers for a complete recovery. I bought two coupon organizers from you a few months ago. They are such wonderful creations. I was never good with coupons until using your handy little organizer. Now it’s easy!
Hang in there, have as good an attitude as possible every day. Read, craft, draw, etc. And rest. Connect with the world in any way that puts a little light in each day. It will be okay. Anne
Oh no . I am so sorry to hear this sweetie. I wish you nothing but the best & will put you in my prayers. My sister had leukemia & had a blood transplant. She is now in remission. Remember . All things are possible through Christ.
My best. Mary xox