My mind heard the news on March 10, 2014 but my spirit would not accept it. I was driving home in the car and heard the news, "You have breast cancer." I had waited a week for the results of the biopsy and although I was hoping there was nothing to worry about, somehow I already knew. Within the hour, I was at the hospital to meet with the best breast care coordinator in the state.
One Saturday while at work, I was in a dazed depressed state. I had not shared the news with anyone but my husband. I was waiting for surgery in a few days. I looked up and said to God, "I am so afraid, I need to see a survivor to know that I can win this fight." I turned my head towards the front door and immediately in walked a lady wearing a pink breast cancer shirt. I found the courage to ask her if she was a supporter or a survivor. Indeed she was a survivor. She was just passing through. She was from another country visiting a local arcade with her kids and just stopped by to get some change. She could have stopped anyplace else. But at that very moment, it was divine intervention that she walked in and saw me. She cried with me, hugged me, and gave me her information. On the day of my surgery, she came to the hospital and loved on me again. She is a strong angel and I am blessed that she is still in my life.
I had lumpectomy but because the margins were not clear had to have a second surgery. On April 9, 2014, I had a mastectomy and was thankful that no lymph nodes were involved. The cancer was CANCELED! My therapy included six rounds of chemotherapy and reconstructive surgery. Through the hair loss, fatigue, tears, and other health challenges, I persevered. Although not completely reconstructed yet, I can say when I look in the mirror, "This is what BLESSED looks like. I will continue to win this fight!"
West Bloomfield, MI
