An Unwanted Journey

Our family is getting ready to embark on a journey that I had hoped we never would have to travel. But, sometimes things in life happen that we don't like, we didn't ask for, and we don't really know what to do about. Over the course of the last week, I have had to undergo some testing. And today, after having a biopsy, the words of Martina McBride rang through my head: "Cancer don't discriminate- or care if you're just 38 (or 32), with 3 kids to raise..."

The official report is not back yet, but the surgeon talked to Jamie and I today about the lump I found in my left breast. It doesn't look good. Based on the size, the shape, and the tissue that was removed, they are almost positive that I have breast cancer. They are so sure, in fact, that they have already spoken to an oncologist, who is ready to take me and begin treatments as soon as the report makes it official.


At this point that is all we know. I don't know exactly what kind of treatment plan options I will be given, but the words immediate chemotherapy have been mentioned a time or two.


Our famlies know, and tonight we sat down and told the girls. Needless to say, everyone is upset, but we are all hopeful and staying positive.

I am asking you to please pray for our family as we begin this journey. I know it won't be easy, but I know we can get through this- with God, and with the huge support system that we have around us.