Come What May, And Love It!

Sometimes life throws us curve balls.  You never know what is going to come your way.  Tyson and I haven't really seen much adversity or roadblocks in our life until now.  About 9 months ago, I found a small pea-sized lump in my breast and immediately went to the doctor.  After seeing two doctors, having ultrasound imaging, and a "100% sure" confirmation from the surgeon that it was just a fibroadenoma, I was put at ease and was able to carry on with the rest of life.

About 2 months ago, I felt the lump growing and sometimes a bit painful.  I still wasn't worried since I was told that it could grow and become uncomfortable at which I might want to remove it only because it would be obnoxious.  So the time came when I had to go for my dreaded yearly exam at the doctor, in which I also asked about the lump again (new dr...new city).  Once again, I was referred to a surgeon to see about getting removed (which is what I wanted at that point). 

Last Monday I met with the surgeon, and then Wednesday had the surgery and watched the whole thing.  The lump was about the size of a large marble, and quite a simple procedure to get it removed.  But the next day I got the dreaded phone call that no one ever wants, with the nurse requesting that me and Tyson come into the office as soon as possible to discuss the results of the biopsy.  There is no way to explain how I felt when she called, and then as I frantically tried to get ahold of Tyson at the office.

We made it to the office and were told that the lump was cancerous.  They believe it is at Stage 1, but there is so much testing, a few surgeries, and a lot of information still to be gathered.  The next couple of weeks are going to be intense and we are anxious to know the entire story behind this, but the waiting and not knowing is hard at times. 

We both feel very positive about it, and the dr. does too.  I am certainly scared, but am also finding comfort in having Tyson by my side, the sweet blessing he gave me, and two very active little kids that will keep me busy and are too young to understand this stressful time we are going through.  This certainly is a time to draw closer as a family, and closer to our Savior. 

I hope sharing this brings some awareness to all my girlfriends out there,...and a little therapy for me and place to vent. :)  We hope this can be a chapter in our lives that we can look back on and are greatful for the growth that we gained from it. 

I read an article the other day that was the last talk given by Elder Wirthlin in the October 2008 conference that I love and gave me a boost of strength and perspective.  It is called "Come What May, And Love It".  Awesome and entertaining talk.  This was the advice his wise mother gave him when he faced disappointment as a young boy, but it certainly is profound.  I love it!  Take a read...Come What May, And Love It

...Now nobody freak out on me! :)