October 28, 2024

 Hi family!

Just a few quick updates...

I am home from Round 2 of chemotherapy. It was more of the same, except today I moved on up out of my suite and into a private room. With a view! Just kidding about the view part, but I did have a private room. Takers??? It was kind of funny because the window in my room faced a wall and because I was at the Cancer Institute all I could see on the wall was the word, Cancer. Just in case I forgot why I was there. Hahaha!

Anyway, back to the updates:

#1- My hair is falling out. A lot. Nothing too noticeable I would say for anyone else yet. But I lost so much when I was styling it yesterday that I knew it was time to break out my new wigs. I will definitely cut it this weekend. I wore a wig today for the first time and obviously have a lot to learn, but I'm going to figure it out. I am just grateful that my family and friends got together and purchased them for me so I can try to still feel put together.

#2- Genetics appointment says I do not have the BRCA Gene Mutation! That is so great for me and for all of my family members! We still have an elevated risk due to family history, but I will take no mutation as a win for sure! Thank you, Jesus!

#3- Biopsy results are in and get this... the mass they found in my breast is NOT cancerous. Yes, you read that correctly, I have no cancer in my breasts but breast cancer. Listen, I can't explain it either. My doctor says this is very, very rare although he has seen it before. I found myself so perplexed when I got the results and then I had to stop myself. Both of my parents separately told me they were praying that when they go back in, they find no cancer. And they aren't the only ones, so many people have spoken that over me. So, I'm going to count that no cancer in my breast as a sign that my body is finally catching on to what we have all been saying, "I am healed and cancer free!" 

Anyway, I am in the process of figuring out how to get a second opinion. I will keep you posted on this. I met with my oncologist today and he said just stay the course. So, 14 more treatments to go!

#4- Last but not least, what can I say about my village?!?!? Y'all... language lacks the words for how blessed I am. Because just saying I'm blessed is not enough. When I tell you that my village, you reading this, have shown up for me in ways I can't every fully describe. I have received so many kind and thoughtful gifts, cards, calls, texts. Before I can think I may need something, so many of you have gotten just the thing I would find out I need or want even. It makes me cry because it is so thoughtful, and I truly feel like I will never be able to repay you for how you have built me up. I know I am on a long journey, but the love and support I have received at the start will truly carry me to the end. THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart even for just reading this. Sincerely, thank you!