Just sitting here reflecting on July 2009. Looking back at this picture, I was focused on losing weight before my 40th birhday and how I was going into 40 with a bang. Little did I know the bang would come in the form of a Stage III breast cancer diagnosis. This after picture was taken just before I got that news. Thanks to negligence of doctors I almost lost my life. Glory be to God that it was caught just in time. I cannot thank the team of wonderful doctors at Memorial Regional Hospital and the Breast Cancer Centers who gave me excellent care. Their skilled team of doctors saved my life and gave me a second chance. God is so able and His grace spared my life. I turned 42 last week and on September 14th last year I finished my last treatment after a year of chemo, bi-lateral masectomy and radiation. My life has come full circle to where I am not so focused on myself and my weight but now I am focused on serving others and sharing how God impacts my daily life. Once again I cannot thank all my prayer warriors enough for keeping me lifted up during that journey. I am forever changed!
Like yourself Andrea, I too advocate daily for cancer. Just when I thought my life was finally on the right path after a very negative divorce, I received the most shocking news ever from my doctor. Who me? No way, no how is what I screamed. Yes, I screamed. I was so devastated and unsure of everything. Simply, I had a pity party. But, God with His amazing grace and mercy didn't allow me to stay there too long. He lifted me out of that despair with one breath of His holy spirit. That diagnosis was three years ago next week for me. I must say I feel better now at 50 then when I was 30. God is so good! Andrea keep on sharing and speaking into the lives of others. You truly are one of God's daughters. Be blessed!
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