Another bit of GOOD news...

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I am so thankful when the news I get is good. I had a scan on my ovaries today and they are in perfect shape. Thank you Lord!! So I don't have to worry about that until after I am done with my treatments and surgery for the breast cancer. I'm not gonna lie...I was sweating it! Once I heal from the mastectomy, I have to have a hysterectomy. I may be able to wait until next summer to have that, or I could choose to do it as soon as I heal from the other surgery. We'll see how I feel.

Every time I walk by a mirror and see myself I do a double-take. I wonder how long it will take for my brain to recognize me with my new hairstyle? It was very easy to fix this morning, that's for sure!

I am really, really enjoying my BFF being here! I don't know what I ever did to deserve her but it must have been something reeeeally good! She is the BEST!!

Between now and the 13th, I have to have 2 more tests and have my port put in. I told Suzie today I am terrible at waiting in the Dr. offices. I am NOT a patient, patient. I'm gonna have to find things to keep me busy when I have to wait.

I've lost 10 pounds since June 29th. I didn't do it on purpose and I'm not complaining. I've got plenty of backup, LOL. This is what my body does under extreme stress. At least I have plenty to spare.

The next week and a half I have to spend getting things ready for when treatment begins. I've heard the treatment I'm having the first 4 weeks is called "the red devil", doesn't that sound lovely?? I admit I am dreading it. But, knowing I can come home and rest and not stress about whether or not I can work will be a blessing. I just want to hunker down and get this over with. It has given me a new perspective on what is important that's for sure.

This morning I had breakfast with Suzie, Taylor, Jarod, Aimee and her two little nephews, Corbin & Oliver. The two little ones are adorable and it really lifted my spirits to be with all of them. Smiling and laughing is good medicine! I think I am going to try and make certain I have things that make me laugh when I go to chemo. No sad, sappy movies or books.

Tomorrow I go see the Plastic Surgeon who will do the reconstruction. That should be....entertaining! :) At least there is no pressure for this appointment and I don't have to worry about getting any bad news!

I slept hard last night and then had dreams that I was going places where people knew me, like church or a school, and no one recognized me. I would say, "It's Amy York. I just got my hair cut," and they'd be like...no, I don't know you, LOL. I woke up rather frustrated.

Here are my prayer requests for today:

  1. Praise my ovaries are fine!!
  2. Pray as I have the next 2 tests that all will be normal.
  3. Pray for me as I have the port placed, that I am stressing over a lot. I don't want it...but I have to have it so....yeh....just pray.
  4. Pray for me to stay healthy as I begin treatments on Aug. 13th.
  5. Pray for my family.
  6. Pray for my BFF as she travels back to Tampa on Saturday.
  7. Pray for my daughter-in-law Laura and her team as they travel back home from Moldova.
  8. Pray for me to be brave and strong and fearless!
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