I started chemo today.
I have breast cancer.
Specifically, invasive lobular carcinoma, triple negative, stage 3c.
I started this blog so that friends and family could follow my journey and keep in touch through this long and winding journey that embarked on today. The journey actually began a couple weeks ago, but more about that in a later post.
During treatment and recovery I will post the good, the bad and the ugly here for everyone to see. I am sure there will also be some funny, there are 4 kids involved how can there not be funny.
After my first round of chemo I am doing good, feeling a little sleepy, but good.
Thank you to all the friends and family that have held me up this far, they give me strength and the focus that I need to get through this craziness. The journey will feel long but in the scheme of life really is short. The journey will be hard but in retrospect will only be a bump in the road. My faith in God, the love and support of friends and family, along with all my prayer warriors will see me through.
Stayed tuned folks. It's going to be a wild ride!
Melissa! Praying!! I will definitely be following your journey and praying you through
ReplyDeleteYou are so strong and SO inspiring! I am with you every step of the way!!!
ReplyDeletePrayers heading your way! Please let us know if you need anything.
ReplyDeleteMel!!!! Sending TONS of Prayers. Please let me know if there is anything I can do!!!!! xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteGood for you! Part of your healing (and part battle) will be facing this head-on ... just like you're doing. Thank you for the courage to write about your journey. As I've been through this with a few loved ones, it helps ALL of us to hear your stories and live through your journey. I know it gives me the courage and strength to keep moving forward no matter what roadblocks are thrown at me. I'm sure others feel the same, so thank you. One foot forward at a time ...
ReplyDeletePraying for you daily. You are going to beat this. The Duttons are behind you.
ReplyDeleteLove you.
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Melissa, thank you for having the courage to share your journey. It will not only be helpful for those of us that are praying for you and wondering how you are doing but the process itself will help add some clarity to the craziness for you. One moment at a time and God will take care of everything else! Much Love, Charlotte Williams
ReplyDeleteMelissa, You do not know me but I am Linda Adam's friend. I am praying for you as you make this journey. I believe God will keep you strong. I can already tell you are a strong woman and I admire your attitude. I will follow your journey and I will pray for you. I will add your name to my church prayer list as well. One day at a time, be strong, fight hard and know that we serve an awesome God who will carry you when you are weak.
ReplyDeleteSincerely,
Robin Shore