How has my life changed? Well, in terms of work it's TELPAS planning time. Now, that would send anybody into an anxiety pill popping stessball tizzy. The thought of cancer and being out for weeks just add to the fun. Today I found that cancer is just a big inconvenienced pain in the rear. I actually like doing this part of my job, but now I have to pawn it off to somebody else (Sorry K.G) who has her own job and doesn't get paid extra to pick up my slack.....sigh Simma Down Now!
Then in the middle of a training I get a phone call from the dr's office. My heart skips a beat each and every time they call. They need to reschedule my surgery for a week later. WHAT??? Are you kidding me???? I already wrote it in my calendar...IN PEN! Big no, no in my world, but I submitted myself to a pen today. `Lesson learned` So of course I told them in a passive aggressive way, "Sure, the 28th is fine. We'll just let the cancer have an extra 7 days to grow in my body." "It's only 7 days" spoken by the person on the other end of the line.....the person who does not have cancer. Sounds like that should be on one of those ecards: Sure we can reschedule for a later date. It's only 7 extra days that the cancer stays and grows in my body. It should be fine. ~Said no cancer patient ever. Simma Down Now!
In order to get through this emotional rollercoaster, I'm just going to have to buckle up and go with the flow a little more. I think this is one of the ways cancer will change me. I need to replace my simma down nows, with a smile and deep breath.
On a positive note, almost 10 people MADE an appt to get a mammogram!!!! Not just thinking about it, but have an appt!!! Like I stated on Facebook, please let me know if you schedule a mammogram. I want to pray for you and document this!!!! Yay to being squeezed! It saved my life and it could save yours.
Praise Report:
*That this cancer is going to make a difference in my life and so many more.
*That me and my family are still able to smile, laugh, and love one another. Sometimes it's just hard to get out of bed and put one foot in front of the other. So smiling, laughing, and loving are just bonus right now.
*Women my age are scheduling mammograms! Yahoo, for saving your life!
Prayer Requests:
*Containment of cancer
*All of my boys
*How I can be used during this "journey"
*My sweet college friends who have lost loved ones over Christmas
Hugs to all,
Amy
You are amazing. I love you.
ReplyDeleteCristina
My wonderful Cristina, I love you too!
DeleteHi Amy!
ReplyDeleteI'm a friend of your sister-in-law, Amy...and I must first say that Amy's love for you is undeniable! She couldn't love you more if you guys were biologically connected. As I shared with her, you guys have something even better than that...you are "blood-connected through Jesus Christ! What inspiration!
When Amy first shared the news and the family's prayer request, I was immediately moved to not only pray, but also call on prayer warriors across this globe...from Asia to Africa and Canada to Europe. Soon after, she delivered the report that the cancer is contained in one site. WHAT A PRAISE REPORT!!! Our prayers are you continue.
Before going any further, Amy, I have to thank you for being SELFLESS and confident enough to do this blog. Before you began the blog, I told Amy--your sister and my friend-- that you are sure to minister to the family through this journey as much as they will minister to you. But I was wrong... You are ministering to your family AND THE WORLD with every blog entry. You're a soldier without borders in this fight... How awesome is that?!?!
A moment ago I read an entry were you mentioned the challenge of putting one foot in front of the other some mornings. I can relate... I've had my own dance with cancer. However, I can't help believing that as long as you're able to put one finger in front of the other to inspire us through this blog, your feet are sure to follow! You are more than a conqueror...it comes through clearly in your side splitting accounts of your adjustment to this new "not-gonna-last" normal. SIMMA DOWN!
Amy, thank you for every stroke of the keys...it's connection! We may be perfect strangers by definition, but strange ain't so perfect in the SPIRIT! YOUR SPIRIT IS KINDRED...and even better than that, WE ARE BLOOD-CONNECTED THROUGH JESUS CHRIST...and that's ENOUGH!
To ANDY...HANG IN THERE! This may be a good time to pull out your running shoes...looks like you'll need them to keep up with Ms. Amy! Thank you for allowing her to crack the door to your world as she inspires the countless who will gleen from her strength and Godly wisdom.
To your precious boys...your Mommy is nothing short of amazing!
Amy, I'm going to share a link to your blog with a dear friend named Jenny who will no doubt be lifted by your strength.
God bless...and SIMMA DOWN! God's got cha!
Trish
Oh Trish, my sister in law means more to me then she will EVER EVER know! She is one of my rocks for sure! Thank you for praying for me and sending my prayer requests across the world. I can't wait to meet you one of these days!
DeletePrayerfully we can make that happen very soon!
DeleteYou don't know me, but I know a friend of yours. You just reminded me to get my slammogram....I'm behind...thank you.
ReplyDeleteAnd I love your blog, btw! :)
Yay! Go get squeezed! It saved my life!!!!
DeleteAmy, when my Mother was in the hospital, dying, my clothes dryer quit. I had an emotional breakdown that Shannon's Dad still talks about today. You should have seen him and my ex run around getting it fixed. We can laugh at is now, but at the time, it was the "worst" thing that could have happened at the time. If you can, keep finding humor in this journey. My Mother used to tell me it was a lot easier to laugh at a situation than to cry. I love your blog. Things happen for a reason. Sometimes we don't know what that reason is, but it eventually appears. You're gonna be fine! eldona
ReplyDeleteLove reading your blog. Big prayers for you, my friend. He will use this journey. God never wastes an experience. Take it one day at a time. When Gavin was on treatment, one day was sometimes too long. It was then that the Lord carried me (and sometimes dragged me) in 5 minute increments. You can do this!
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Stacie Smith
Amy, KG will be just fine. I am happy to do anything for you just as you'd do for me. Love you bunches! XOXOXO
ReplyDeleteAmy you are so amazing and resilient! This blog helps me stay positive about my own journey with Crohn's disease. Keep blessing me with your thoughts. I get back to work on Tuesday and plan to help K. G. as well with TELPAS. Love you lots!
ReplyDeleteThat last comment was from me, Samiyyah M.
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