Prayers Work!!!!

I know I've mention this everytime I write, but those prayers are WORKING!!! I feel this peace that surpasses all understanding.  I'm so blessed to have such wonderful prayer warriors and caring people through this process. There are several people I'm praying for and offering this up to the Crucified Christ. Asking my favorite Saint Padre Pio to pray for all of us.

I have often raised my hand in the silence of the night and in my solitary cell, blessing you all and presenting you to Jesus and to our father, St. Francis of Assisi.

Saint Padre Pio, Pray for us.

The only thing certain in life is change..... Well my plans for this week look to be changing.  I will have my breast MRI tomorrow at 3:15 PM.  I'm waiting to hear back for the PET Scan schedule, but it maybe Wednesday or Thursday.  The Portacath schedule probably will be early next week.  I'll keep you posted on the "deets" (details) and results.

Okay, lets get this out in the open right now.  I know what you're thinking.  I've been thinking about too.  "What will Jeanne look like bald?"  I've had short hair before, but I've ALWAYS had bangs!  So this week, I want to see if I can get my hair cut real short and then order a wig.  Truth betold, I'm kinda looking forward to a new hairdo! If you have any recommendations I would be glad to hear them. 

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A flurry of activity (swirling around in my mind)….

Thanks everyone for all your love, support and prayers. Your notes and comments of encouragement lift me up. I’m probably in denial, but my spirits are good.  Jack has been amazing and I couldn’t imagine going through this without him.



As I prepare for what lays a head… I pray that the medical decisions, Christmas tasks, my mom’s care and my job transition do not cloud the fact that today is the 1st Sunday of advent.

“We light a candle today, a small dim light against a world that often seems forbidding and dark. But we light it because we are a people of hope, a people whose faith is marked by an expectation that we should always be ready for the coming of the Master.”

Our electricity at my Mom’s went out today, so we went to my house. Jack had taken all the decorations from Garage to the house before he left today. So while I was at my house, I put my Christmas Tree up.

Tomorrow’s the MRI, I think this should go pretty well. Just lying still for two twenty minutes will be interesting. We should have the results in 24 hours.

Hugs to all!

Take Up Your Cross and Follow Me....

Below is a copy of an email I recently sent to some friends praying for me:

If you haven't heard already the test came back and the doctor confirmed I have a stage 2 breast cancer.


There are still more tests to be done to see exactly how big my tumor is because the surgeon wants me to have Chemo to shrink the tumor. The last test (Ultrasound) said the tumor is 2.9 cm but the surgeon seems to think it may be bigger. So I'm having a breast MRI on Monday to see exactly how big the tumor is. Also, I'm having a PET scan Tue or Wed to see if there is any other signs of cancer else where in my body. Then on Friday I have a procedure where they will put a portal in my chest area where they will use to give me Chemo later.

So where is all the good news in this? The Oncologist believes if I have the pre-chemo and tumor shrinks really small I may not have to have Chemo after surgery too. The only thing is if I have the Chemo before surgery it will be aggressive Chemo (Every 2 weeks for 4 treatments) so for 2 months my activity will be very limited.

God's will be done. Please pray for me that I have the grace to go through this God's way. Sometime's it feels overwhelming and then I feel a calmness and peace that surpasses all understanding. I know that is because of your prayers! Thank you so much. I appreciate all your prayers, love and support.
 
"Follow Me", says the Lord.  Well here I come, lets go!