Hi Everyone,
Aug. 30.....such a long time since I posted....so much has happened.....where do I begin?
The trips down to Denver each week were truly a blessing. The relief was great when I left the office....but it didn't last but a day or so. However....as the time progressed I realized it was helping more than I realized. I'd go to do some thing....and think...."that didn't hurt as much as it use to". It was such gradual change I had not noticed. It's been almost a month now since my last therapy and I'm really sliding backwards into more pain. When we get to Tx. my therapist in Co. has found one in Austin that does what she does....can't wait to get there!!
I saw 2 of my doctors Oct. 9th...a few days before we closed the resort. Dr. Sedlacek (oncologist) wants me to repeat the PET/CT scan in Jan. (6 months) to be sure there isn't anything going on in my lungs. So will do that in Tx. Thankfully all the blood work came back OK! (A Blessings) Dr. Baker (plastic) wants to do a revision....to repair all the damage from the physical therapy I had in Tx. last March....stretched the pockets the implants are in. I asked about going smaller and he didn't think that would make any difference in the pain! Oh my....
When we got back to Il. for our month stay, I decided to get a second opinion on more surgery.
We went down to Nashville, Tn. last week and saw Dr. Haws...(Mindy went to school with our daughter Michele and Mindy's Mom is a childhood friend of mine that lives a mile from us here in Il....Mindy also referred me to Dr. Baker in Denver.)
I'm so glad I saw Mindy.....she thinks the implants are to wide for my body. I knew they made different sizes....but didn't know different widths!! She of course can't guarantee me that is will make all the pain leave....but feels that could be the cause for the pain under my arm and down along the sides....plus will be going smaller size and sewing up the pockets!! The thought of more surgery leaves me really anxious....but can't handle the thought of life like it is now. So will be praying for wisdom between now and Jan. when we are thinking about coming back to Nashville for the surgery.
I was really touched when someone sent me an e.mail written by Tony Snow...Pres. Bush's Press Secretary about his testimony as he fights with cancer. (Hit reply and I'll send it to you.) I may see if my friend Beth can post it on my blog on the side so others can read it.
Tony says at the end: "The mere thought of death somehow makes every blessing vivid, every happiness more luminous and intense. We may not know how our contest with sickness will end, but we have felt the ineluctable touch of God".
"What is man that Thou are mindful of him? We don't know much, but we know this: No matter where we are, no matter what we do, no matter how bleak or frightening our prospects, each and every one of us who believe, each and every day, lies in the same safe and impregnable place, in the hollow of God's hand." Tony Snow
This e.mail speaks for all believers who walk the journey through cancer....IN THE HOLLOW OF GOD'S HAND!! How blessed is that?
God Bless you all,
Donna
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Hi Donna! I am new to the Bogg. I just heard Beth speak last night and she was teriffic so I figured I would check out her web page. I am so glad I did. I can relate to your journey. I am a 22 year survivor of breast cancer. I had a year of chemo and reconstructive surgery. To this day I still feel lopsided. The Lord had allowed me through this journey to minister to so many people. This is something he gave me as a ministry in my life. The verse I have held onto and pass on is Psalm 46:10-Be Still and know that I am God. How much more powerful can you get then that. Know that I am praying for you and if you ever want to talk you can always email me. We are sisters united by the Lord and the big C.
Blessings-
Kathy
wow.....Dearest Donna, there is not much I can say to you, except that your attitude of the entire situation is all that it should be, and more. If only we could all face our challenges the way that you have! I read what Tony Snow had to say, and I think the 2 of you should go on tour! My thoughts and prayers go with you, my dear. I KNOW you will find relief from so much pain very soon. Thanks so much for sharing this very personal part of your life. Love and Hugs to Lloyd
~Mary Neighbour
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