Great Day
Today was a lot of fun. I Got the boobs filled up again, they don't hurt as much this time. I will, however, be glad when these rocks are out! I scheduled my implant surgery for June 25th, yahoo! Then mom & I took the boys to the Dallas Arboretum. It's a beautiful botanical garden that I take pictures at every year around Easter. Since Chemo is tomorrow, I rushed out today so I wouldn't miss the tulips. The kids cooporated a little, as much to be expected. I'll rotate some pictures this week in the top spot where the 3 of us are now. That's going to be my new spot for rotating photos, the ones on the right will remain the same. I'll update some time this weekend with how round 3 goes (I'm trying Laura; ha,ha). 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
3 comments:
You and the boys look like you had a lot of fun. It is nice to see you smiling in the picture. I hope this round of chemo goes well and you are feeling good in a couple days. Miss you, Christina
P.S. Can't wait to see your new boobs, I am sure they will be bigger than your last set!!
Erica,
You and the boys look happy and content. It is nice to be outside in the sunshine....I wouldn't know! Good luck this week...hope all goes well for you! I am thinking about you
HAPPY ST. PATTY'S DAY!
LOTS OF lOVE AND HUGS, Janice
Erica,
You were right! I did get a good laugh and don't you worry, you are doing a great job! Haha! I am so glad that you had such a wonderful day yesterday! There will be extra prayers for you on Saturday. I hope it's not that bad. I hope you and your family have a great Spring Break and a very Happy Easter! I am thinking about you.
Love you girl! Love, Laura
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