Hey everyone!

The surgery is over and just six days later all my drains are out and the doctor doesn't want to see me for four to six weeks! Yeah! I'm so happy to be able to go home. I'm sore and very tired but I feel pretty good. Thank you for all your prayers!

Good News!

Well, the trip to Houston was so enjoyable. Sandy was a great driving partner and we never lacked for conversation. Thank you so much, Sandy, you are a blessing!

My ultrasound was good. They weren't able to see any lymph nodes! It was such a relief. My new Dr. was very nice. I really liked him. I'll see him again in six months.

Next week, Billy and I will return to Houston for an appointment with the oncologist and then on Thursday the 6th, I'll have reconstruction surgery. It will take all day! I'm looking forward to having it behind me.

God has been so good to me. Even though I'm nervous about all these appointments and even the surgery, I feel so safe and I know I can trust Him.

Thank you so much for all your faithful prayers. I love you all!

Follow up appointment.

It's been a long time since I last updated you. I have a follow up appointment on Tuesday for an ultra sound and a visit with a new radiologist. Dr. Yu has moved on somewhere else. The Lord must have had him just for me. Now, I'll be seeing Dr. Smith. I'll be traveling with my good friend Sandy. I know the Lord has everything under control and I trust Him, but I'm still a little nervous. Thanks for praying for me...

Update

All of my tests in June came back normal! My radiation burns are healing nicely. My next appointments are in December. A six month check up. Unless the Lord changes things, I'm scheduled for reconstruction surgery January 6. I'm having it at M.D. Anderson. I really trust them. I'll be staying with my mother-in-law, Alice, again. She's been so great! Since I've finished treatment, I'm taking Tamoxifen. I'm also trying to walk everyday, drink green tea, and stay away from sugar. This is my after-treatment, treatment. It's been so good to be home again and feeling more myself. I catch myself when I want to complain about a " bad hair day". No hair is way worse! I hope I appreciate my family more...and I'm more mindful of the memories I'm leaving. I want my children to grow closer to the Lord because of this, and so far they have. God has been very good to me. Thank you for your prayers and your support and encouragement. You have been a blessing to me...

So Far So Good!

Praise God! My ultrasound looked normal. What a relief! Thank you all for your prayers!

Back to Houston

It's time for my first follow up visit. I finished my treatments the end of March and got to go home after eight weeks away. I've been busy just being a wife and mother. It has felt so good! My hair is growing back and it almost looks like I meant to have it this short. My first appointment is Monday, June 28th. I have an ultra sound of my neck and chest. I'll know a lot on that day. Then, I have an appointment on Tuesday and on Thursday. I so appreciate your prayers. I found a verse during a Bible study that describes how I feel. "He has delivered us (me) from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us (me). On Him we (I) have set our (my) hope that He will continue to deliver us (me), as you help us (me) by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our (my) behalf for the gracious favor granted us (me) in answer to the prayers of many." 2 Corinthians 1:10-11

Home at Last!

I'm home! It's so good to be here with my family again. I had a very good visit at M.D. Anderson. My time there has been a such a blessing. I met some really wonderful ladies in the radiation waiting room I will never forget...God has been so good to me. I had a great time with Alice too. She's the best mother-in-law! My hair is growing back and my "burn" is healing. It's good to get back to the rhythm of my home and life as usual. I've made it through this round and I'm going to enjoy every day God gives me. My next appointments are in July. I'll let you know how they go.