Did you ever just have "one of those days?" That was yesterday for me! It started out well enough with Bible Study, I ran into a good friend at the grocery store and then went home and got some work done. But, at 2:40 pm, I received a call from my surgeon. I could tell she was upset. She first apologized for always having to call me with bad news and then went on to say the biopsy confirmed it was Inflammatory Breast Cancer. It almost felt like being diagnosed all over again. After the biopsy on Monday, I was really beginning to think it wasn't going to be the "bad" kind. But, it was. I had about an hour to pull myself together before Erin came home. I talked to some friends and family and that really helped. Erin arrived home and I helped her get ready with her costume and went outside to take photos of her and her friend. However, when I stepped off our front stoop, I twisted my ankle something horrible and landed up on my front lawn, in some serious pain. Thankfully, my neighbor was getting her mail and she helped me get up and limp into the house. All I could think was "You have GOT to be kidding!" You reach a point where you just got to laugh, you know? I said I think the sprained ankle was God's way to help me keep my mind off the diagnosis! A good friend stopped by in the evening and by the time I limped off to bed, I felt better about the whole thing. We're just back with the original diagnosis.
We have decided to go with the Dr. at Rush and spoke to their office today. They wanted one more scan, this time of my heart. Details fell into place quickly and that will be taking place tomorrow. Then, chemo will begin next Thursday, November 7. I'm told it will be a total of six sessions and they'll take place every three weeks.
Ever since I received the news yesterday, Romans 8:38-39 has kept running through my head. (with a small edit from me, in red) See kids? Memorizing scripture really IS important! :-)
"For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, (including cancer!) will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
I know these weren't the results we had hoped and prayed for, but I am confident that God will carry us through this storm!! Absolutely NOTHING can separate us from His love!!
We'd be grateful if you could pray for continued peace for our family and that the treatment will be effective! The surgeon did say it's very unusual that it hasn't spread, considering the size of the tumor. That is very encouraging news!! Please pray that we will have positive interactions with the staff and other patients at chemo. Also, please pray that my ankle feels better!
Here's praying that everyone has a "windshield" rather than "bug" kind of day!!
In His Strength,
Hop-a-Long and the rest of the VK's
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Hop-a-long...doesn't have that 70's band ring anymore! You know we're here for you Cindy. And you must appreciate our prayers...you keep adding things to the list! And to my special friend: Sounds like Cindy will be leaning on you a lot (literally too), you know you can lean on me if you need anything!
Just sorta takes the breath away! But then we know who gives us breath and we find our hope in Him!! Beth & I are so thankful You have that hope too,as is evident in your approach to Life. We continue to pray for you & your family & hope your ankle feels better soon. Love B&B (someday's "KLynch" seems to be around every corner)
Cindy, we are praying for you and your family as you go through this trial. You have an amazing spirit! It is wonderful to see your love for the Lord shine through during these difficult times.
Dear Cindy and Dave:
My heart literally aches for you and your family. We are praying constantly for you and your entire family. I would like to share with you a favorite verse of mine; Joshua 1:9 "Be strong and courageous, do not be terrified, do not be discouraged, for the Lord YOUR God will be with you wherever you go."]
I know so very often that is much easier said than done, but it rings true just the same.
Hopefully, you'll feel like the windshield not the bug soon. I have this image of the bugs from the movie Cars going through my head since I read your blog; just can't envision you as a blue beatle gimping along.
Feel Hugged and very loved my many.
Kathy
V.K's - We're praying for you as you get ready now for your treatment. If there is anything that any of you need (food, a ride for Erin, a hug, a good book ...) you let me know and I'll be there in a jiffy! We love you tons and are holding you close in thought and prayer!
Kathy and Jim
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