Thanks for Everything!
I just wanted to say thanks to everyone for the loving support and words of encouragement. I'm going to start posting over here now so that my posts get saved too. I'm feeling better about the Chemo, well, until tomorrow...hopefully I'll sail through without any issues. I get my first inflation today so I'll update this weekend on how that went and how the Chemo experience was. Love, Erica
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
6 comments:
Hi Erica,
I hope everything goes well for you tomorrow. You are very luck to have the support of your family and friends. Stay Strong, LOVE Judi
Hi, Honey, just want to say good luck tomorrow, stay positive, God will be with you and so will all of us. I Love You. Dad
I hope all is going well today, I am thinking of you. Love, Christina
We just wanted you to know we are thinking of you and sending all our love your way today. We know this is going to be tough, but you are tougher! You are in our hearts and our prayers. All our love, The Guthrie's
I've been thinking about you all day! I hope it goes well today! Love, Janice
I was thinking of you all day today - do not fear the chemo, you ARE stronger. I need to make you a mix-CD of power chic music - Sheryl Crow will definitely be on that :) I'll send it to you "anonymously" and Jason will think you have a secret admirer b/c of your new boobs!
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