The Call

On October 14th 2016, I received the call, a call that would change my life, I thought as I took that long walk down the hall.

I was at school doing my usual, teaching my kids to write, not knowing if this call would be routine or if I would have to fight. A battle of many brave women before, would now include myself, the news I would get would make me get my bravery off the shelf.

“Breast cancer you have, and it’s a very aggressive stage 3, you really just need to know, decisions you’ll make within this week to many doctors you’ll have to go.

Chemotherapy, lumpectomy, radiation, your choice but it must be done rather soon. Your prognosis is good, and now at stage 2, you have until tomorrow by noon.  To meet oncology, surgeon, and nurse, to discuss your treatment plan, and learn all of the information, overwhelming information, of which I was not a fan.

My husband was with me through it all, and helped me decide what to do, to tell our son which broke my heart and our family and friends would know too. I received much support and prayers for me, in this battle I must say so far, I’m positive and strong and leaning on God, my faith has been on par.

I’ve gotten through the diagnosis , treatments and surgery with God who showed me grace, I can now walk around, healing inside, with a story and a smile on my face.

 

The call certainly changed my life, and now I must say it was good, I’m able to help others in their battle like I never knew I would. I’m walking in my purpose as God intended when he sent me down that hall, to begin a new chapter in my life that came from that faithful call.