Overwhelmed by all your love and support

I am healing after my port surgery and biopsy yesterday. It went well and we arrived home from the hospital around 4:PM. I am happy to be finished with all of that. My head is still spinning with the news of my recurrence. I go over and over it in my mind wondering why I had no idea my cancer had returned. I realized last night as I was laying awake in bed that It does no good for me to wonder about it. The only thing I can do is concentrate on the task at hand. Getting rid of my cancer once and for all. Making sure my girls and husband are happy and loved.

I have received an incredible outpouring of support from family and friends. Everyone willing to lend a hand in any way they can. I feel stronger from all of the love and support I have gotten in the last few days. At times when I feel overwhelmed I just think about all the people who are routing for me and it makes everything a little easier. Someone said to me today "You seem to be doing really well, your not trying to be superwoman are you?" My answer was that sitting here feeling sorry for myself is not going to do me any good. It will not change anything or make any of this go away.

I scheduled my chemo today and will have it at 10:00 on Friday morning for about 4 hours. My doctor tells me that this round of chemo will be easier on my stomach and I might not loose my hair. So I am happy about that. I am eager to get it started and be able to actively fight my cancer. I will be able to have my computer there with me and will be tweeting and will also be on facebook. So come on by and leave me a note. I'll be sitting there in my little chemo chair wearing my pink snuggie, hanging out with my best friend Paul.

Comments

[Becky]

Good for you...We'll in your corner...As you begin your treatment, close your eyes and see all of your bloggy friends cheering for you, cause we will be!!!

[karin@creativechaos]

Sarah, I'm soooo sorry to hear the news. Just know that I'm sending you love and prayers for strength this next go around. I'll be checking in :) Hugs...Karin

[Marjorie]

My prayers are with you and your family. Keep the faith!

[Patti]

Sarah, this is my first time to read your blog. I am in the Houston area, actually in training for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer,
my 2nd 39 mile walk to raise money. My prayers are covering you now, I will wear your name on my back April 10,11th in HONOR OF. "His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me"
hugs, patti

[Hilary Cooper-Kenny]

My husband has been dealing with bouts of radiation...had cancer on his face. Had cancer in his eye, had surgery, and now it's back, so he is having more surgery.
He gets a little discouraged, but I tell him, it is what it is.
We have today....let's not waste a minute of it......and tomorrow, we will do it again, and the next day, and for how ever many days we have.
You bring tears to my eyes.....you are so young and beautiful...I wish I could take this for you.....it isn't fair. but I know you are going to do your best.
I will be praying for you...and my mother...who is the queen of prayer....I am going to put you on her list.
Sending you much love, and good energy. You go girl.

[Lynnette]

Praying for you and your beautiful family.

[Cathy R]

De lurking to say... All the very best. You and your family are in my thoughts.

I love visiting your blog with its lovely photographs... (and photogenic subjects).

[Firefly Hill]

Sarah,

I agree with what someone said above....just not fair. Praying for you all...

xo,

annie

[kgirl]

Here via Whymommy's tweets. All the very best - you can count one more in your corner.

[Ginny]

I can hear you saying "You go girl" in your little not so thick southern accent! So make sure you definitely kick it curbside :)

Let me know what you end up ordering; Little Miss wants to know!

[Far Side of Fifty]

I am sorry to hear of your set back. You sound like you have a great family to get better for..I enjoyed the photos of your new pup! And those girls look just beautiful. I wish you the very best, ( I came over from DVM's Wife) I read your comment there. Stay strong:)

[Andrea O'Dell]

I will be thinking of you Friday. For me, I would think getting the port put back in would be the most difficult part....I hated that darn thing.
Please let me know if you need anything, I would be happy to help out in any way!
Best, Andrea

[Lesley]

Hey Buddy:
You get back what you put out there! You are inspiring to me.

Les

[Marla]

I will be praying for you (and your family)! Stay positive. You are an inspiration to more people then you will ever realize.

Marla @ www.asthefarmturns.wordpress.com

[The Kuessner Family]

We just heard. Our prayers are with you and your family. Please let us know if there is anything we can do. Your blog is so inspiring! I feel like I am talking with you in person. Your emotions and thoughts are so evident in your photographs. Be Strong and fight with all your heart!

[Stella]

Sarah - You have already answered one of my "I fear a recurrence more than anything elseOMGOMGOMG" questions. That question was "will I just KNOW there is cancer in my body again?" Sadly, it doesn't sound like it.

I'll be thinking of you on Friday. Waiting for your updates.

Stella

[Paula Goles]

Remember all your sisters are sitting in that chair right behind you Sarah!!! Love you bunches!!! Don't forget your angel!!! Fight on pink warrior!!!! Hugs, Paula

[Alice C]

Here I am signing up for Team Sarah. I will be thinking of you on Friday.
x

[Lauren]

Hi Sarah - just wanted to drop by to let you know I am thinking of you! Stay strong - I know you can beat this!!

Lauren

[Mary]

Thinking of you on Friday -

Live Strong..

x

[Melanie Evans]

Hi Sarah - I appreciate what you're going through. I have chemo on Fridays too (weekly) so now I'll be thinking of you while I get mine. Keep up your positive attitude.....it really helps you and helps all of those supporting you. Love your photos and stories. This is my first visit to your blog. Take good care!!! Melanie