I'm back! But so is the cancer! I know, not the kind of update that you wanted to read. I went last Tuesday, the 17th, for my 3 month check-up, and they found a lump in my neck. So then on Friday, the 20th, I went for a PET/CT scan and then back to the cancer dr on the 24th. The scans show that there is a cancer spot on my right hip bone, one on my pelvic bone, one on a left rib, one on the breast bone, plus the swollen lymph node in my neck. That was a hard blow to the stomach, going in to get news on the lump in my neck, only to get the news that it had spread to so many places. Course of action? Unknown at this point. I do go to my surgeon today for a biopsy on the place in my neck. (I always look forward to seeing him, uh-hum, I mean all the ladies in the office ;) Anyway, hopefully it is something that he will be able to do in the office and it won't have to be put off til another day.
I already knew that I had an amazing support group behind me, but it has grown so much since the first go round. My "school family" has been amazing! I have teachers, from other classes besides the one that I am in, that have come over just to let me know that they are praying for me. Four of my closest friends in the class, and two instructors went in and bought me a gorgeous Peace Lily with 3 pink roses stuck down in it. (I will try to post a pic soon) They have started a morning prayer around the flagpole, daily. (this wasn't just for me, but I'm still glad to be a part of it) My teacher has been incredible, making sure that I know that she is willing to work with me on my attendance when the treatments start. I am so blessed!
Although I know that I have God beside me all the way, and that I have millions praying for me, friends that are willing to do whatever I need for me, but still, I am scared. I've been told over and over, how strong I am, but right now, I don't feel too strong, I feel scared, I feel angry. So if you pray, and you say a little prayer for me, don't pray that the cancer will vanish, pray that God just give me a little extra courage, a little extra strength, and a little extra comfort. And also pray for my sweet husband, not only is he having to take all this in, but his dad is in really poor health living with colon cancer and sclerosis of the liver.