Erica's Past Week
The last week has been improving some but still has different types of pain as the nerves and muscles are trying to heal. She is just taking it easy and still confined to the bed other than coming to the table for meals and sitting up in the living room short periods of time. I spent all day with her today. Company is what she needs the most so feel free to call her. Angela
How it all began......
Welcome to my website! This site was created by my wonderful friend Angela to keep everyone I love updated on my “Journey” beating Breast Cancer.
I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer on December 19, 2007 @ 4:30 in the afternoon. It was quite possibly the worst phone call I’ve ever received. The doctors kept telling me that I was “too young”… it’s probably just a cyst or a fibroid (benign tumor). So, I had convinced myself of the same. Imagine my shock and fear when the doctor said “I hate to tell you this, but it IS cancer.”
I didn’t really know how to react. At first I cried a little. Then, I was ok. Then cried some more, then, ok. It wasn’t until I saw the surgeon and learned of the best option for survival, a double mastectomy, that I really broke down. I had a meltdown for a couple of days and then I was fine. I’ve been pretty good with it ever since. I know that I can beat this sneaky disease and I will live a long life with the loves of my life; my husband Jason, and my 2 boys, Will & Nathan.
Jason had a hard time at first. He just kept thinking the worst, that I wouldn’t make it. He’s doing much better now that we’ve seen all the doctors and the prognosis is good.
The kids don’t really understand. Will (who’s almost 4) thinks mommy is having an operation, that’s it. Nathan just turned 1 so he just wants to be held all the time. That will be the hardest thing on me. I love to hold my babies and I won’t be able to pick them up for awhile.
Thankfully, my mom, Kathy, has come to the rescue. She is here as long as we need her. I am truly blessed to have such a wonderful mother and family. My sister is coming from Alaska, pregnant and all, to help out too. My dad is coming back soon and Jason’s parents, Rick & Jan along with his whole extended family are just a phone call away if I need them. Unfortunately, my brother, Steve can’t come although he wants to. I even have my friends from Maine that want to come and help! Thank you Christina and Nikki for offering. My friends here, Angela, Oti, Julie & Niki are all on standby also. They’re ready at a moments notice for whatever we need. I love you all, I can’t say how good it makes me feel to be loved.
Everyone I know is praying for us which is so wonderful. I appreciate all the prayers. Only God knows what will happen but I’m confident that he will pull me through.
Anyway, I hope you log on to find out how we’re doing down here in Texas. My surgery is January 9th @ 7:30 a.m. I’ll be in the hospital for 2 nights.
I hope this site can help anyone else who gets this horrible disease, although I pray that none of you ever have to experience it.
Love to all!
Erica
12 comments:
I am glad you are taking care of yourself. I hope Angela is around the weekend I come to visit, she is obviously a wonderful friend to you and I want to meet her, plus I heard she was the "Texas Christina" which I guessing means she has a pretty good attitude problem (ha,ha) I love you and can't wait to sit and talk. Love, Christina P.S. My girlfriend Terri (next door neighbor) says hello and is glad you are doing well. If you hear from her on your blog you now know who it is.
I just wanted to finally take a minute and say how thankfull we are for everyone's love, thoughts and prayers. I know first hand how much they mean to Erica. I only wish I could have stayed in Texas longer to help her more. But I know that she is aware of all the love there is for "Auntie" up here in Alaska. Thank you and God bless to everyone! Love, Deanna, John, John-Al, Aidan and Baby!!
You are so brave Erica! Glad to hear you haven't lost that sense of humor! Sometimes it's the only thing we've got.... Keep up with the improvements and best of luck in your continued journey. You'll be stronger in the end than you were before it all began! Love and prayers from NY
Rock on Erica. Glad to see that you have kept your sense of humor and honestly, no joke......just think in a few months you WILL BE playboy material. Sounds like a Victoria Secret shopping trip to me! Continue to take care of yourself, keep your sense of humor, catch up some good chick flicks/shows and take care of yourself! I highly recommend the series "Weeds" - it will definitely keep you laughing.
Hugs! Katie
Dear Erica: Wanted to let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.Take one day at a time. Hello to your Mom & Dad, if they are still there.
Love, Roy & Charlotte Rice
Eric,
I am a friend of Deanna's and I just wanted to let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Melissa Blair
I can't wait until I meet you either Christina. I'm honored to be named the Texas Christina. I would say a lot more but this is a family website......I know Erica is so happy you're coming. See ya soon. Angela
Hi Erica,
Thinking about you and hope you are doing well. I had a dream about us last night, We were in the booger driving! I was skinny! It must have been a dream!!!
I miss you and want you to know that Ernie, Marina, Ava & myself send you a huge hug!!!!!!!!!
LOVE YOU,
Lori
Hi Erica ~
Please feel this hug I'm sending to you thousands of miles away. My heart is with you every single day & it feels so comforting to know that you are being so well taken care of by your amazing friends and family. I continue to be so proud of you for all you are doing. I love you & will continue sending you strength & love from our home. Love ~ April
Erica,
Hey there! I was just thinking about you and wanted to let you know that it is okay to be scared and to cry out loud. It is your love of life and determination that will give you all the strength you will need to get through these next few months. You will look back at the hard days and wonder where all your strength came from and then you will realize when this is all over what a remarkable person you are and how many people love you. Hang in there...Keep smiling!
Lots of hugs and prayers, Janice
Hello everyone:
I have been silent so far on the blog (I know, amazing!)
Reason being, I am struggling to find the right words to thank all of you so much for your prayers, love and encouragement given to Erica during her tough journey.
I cannot tell you how much it means to her and to Steve and I.
We are so blessed to have such great family and friends.
I also am at a loss for words to express how proud I am of Erica and the strength and courage she has shown. I know she will be fine and will come through this even stronger.(I won't have it any other way!:).
Thank you again and keep those prayers coming, we can use all we can get.
Kathy
SCARED? YOU? I can't imagine that. . . seriously. I've seen you be pretty tough, particularly with a few beers in you! You have an incredible support network and they will help you through anything and everything. Stay positive, stay strong and the next 4-5 months will soon be a distant memory and you will be one happy and healthy little lady!
Hugs - Katie
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