29 July 2010

It has been over a week since I last posted something on my blog. The reason is that I have been spending time with my mother and my niece, who arrived on the 23rd for a 2 week visit. Since my diagnosis with breast cancer my mother has been anxious to see me in person and so the Lord worked it out for her to come to Ireland. Mary Ann, my niece, has always wanted to come and so was delighted when asked if she would accompany grandma to Ireland. It has been wonderful having them here!!

21 July 2010

This morning I had a wonderful chat with a very good friend, Sharon, who has already gone through chemo and radiotherapy. It is great having someone who understands what I am facing. Sharon is now cancer free for which we praise the Lord!! Tomorrow I have an appointment with a wig stylist. I have heard many encouraging comments re: wigs so I am beginning to feel a little better about losing my hair. There is a verse in Scripture which says that God knows every hair on our head. He also knows that I might be losing my hair, and with His help it will be ok!!

18 July 2010

Today was the first time I was able to go to church after my surgery. I really missed these times of fellowship with other believers and sitting under the teaching of the Word of God. One of the songs we sang spoke of the overwhelming love of God!! A love which goes beyond our understanding and a love which gave us the greatest gift ever - the gift of salvation from sin through Jesus. In these past few months I have experienced this love through others the Lord has used to bring me such encouragement. Thank you Lord!!

14 July 2010

Today I met with the oncologist. I am now beginning the next stage of my journey. In 4 weeks time I will be starting the first of 8 chemo sessions. This will be followed with 4-5 weeks of radiotherapy. In the next 4 weeks I will meeting with a wig stylist to come up with a wig that I can wear once I start losing my hair. This will take some getting used to, but I am working on it with the Lord's help.

9 July 2010

Yesterday I went back to the Breast Check Clinic to find out the results from the lab following the surgery. Praise the Lord it was good news!! Out of the 19 lymph nodes taken none were cancerous and the lab tests showed that there was no sign of cancer in the remaining breast tissue that was removed. God is soooo good!!! The next step is to meet with an oncologist to discuss the chemo treatment. Because of the size of the tumour taken out during the first surgery I will more than likely have chemo. I will also meet with a radiologist to discuss radiotherapy. Thank you all for praying!!

5 July 2010

I am sitting outside enjoying the fresh air and sunshine (although I am sitting under the umbrella to protect myself from the sun). My friend, Melody, from Limerick is staying with me for a few days and looking after me. I am so grateful that this surgery is now behind me. God has been so good and provided just the right surgeon and anesthesiologist! Thank you for praying!!