4th Chemo weekend
Well, my first chemo without mom went ok. Jason's sister Kristi came up with her husband Rich for the weekend to help out. Jason's mom made dinner last night and Will went to Jason's Aunt Sharon's Friday and 1/2 of Saturday. I'm doing well. My achy body thing happened yesterday instead of today. I'm just tired and a little nauseated today. More fluids tomorrow should help me out. I'll get another shot or 2 on Thursday and then I'll feel good next weekend. My dad cut his arm open on a table saw and had surgery Saturday. He's ok, but he could use a prayer or two to help him heal faster and get on the golf course! I just sent Jason to the ER with Nathan who has a 103 fever. I think it's an ear infection. It's a neverending party around here! Anywho, I'm hanging in there, I'll update again in a few days. 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
2 comments:
Hey there,
I will say a prayer for everyone!
Thanks for the card! Hang in there...at least you have sunshine! Julia is at the field at softball pratice and and it is 40 degrees. Would you send some sunshine this way??
Another week down. Can't wait to see you in August! Try to rest and feel better. Love, Janice
I will be thinking about your dad and will give them a call to see if they need anything. Keep up your spirits, you are doing such a great job and it is almost over!!!!!!! Love, Christina
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