Normal

Despite things being a little different these days, they are really all the same. I'm tired. I've never been a great sleeper, but lately it has been worse. I'm using essential oils and that helps. So, I nap when I need to. I write to clear my brain, and nap. It works for now. Other than that I'm busy with teaching school, going to school, and preparing for concerts. I keep at those things until they get disrupted. I do need to send a huge shout out to my colleagues though, they have been awesome at helping me keep my butt moving. so, for now, things are normal, after next week, we'll see.

Overwhelmed

I am completely overwhelmed at the outpouring I received on this blog. I knew I had a circle of friends who cared for me, but had no idea how wide that circle went. As each message came in I reflected on how I met each one of you and realized how blessed I am to have done the things I have done and met the people I have met. Thank You for all of your encouragement. As many of you said, I am strong, and I will beat this.

Cancer

I have breast cancer. Those are four words that can change everything. It makes you stop and take a good long look at your life. I have to say this now, because I have breast cancer. This blog is to chronicle my journey.On October 2, 2015 I went to get my annual mammogram done. All routine, I had the initial pictures done and decided to wait to make sure everything was okay. They returned and said the doctor wanted more films from each side because i have dense tissue. They took those and asked me to wait. About 10 minutes later, they came back out and told me the doctor wanted an ultrasound. Then my mind began to panic. after the ultrasound the doctor met with me, showed me what they found (a spot on my left breast) and decided to do a biopsy that day. I had the biopsy done and waiting began. I found out Wednesday October 7, 2015 that I had cancer and was scheduled for an MRI. The MRI happened on Saturday October 10, 2015. Those results indicated a spot on my right  breast. I went back to have a MRI biopsy on October 14, 2015. That biopsy came back benign. So... I'm dealing with only a spot in the left breast. I am doing better as now I know what I'm dealing with and have an appointment with the surgeon on November 4th. So this is my new journey, my brush with cancer journey. I am a changed person, and will be changing throughout this process. This blog will be to update people on my progress and a way for me to release all that is going on in my brain.