7.1.23

A song of ascents. I lift up my eyes to the mountains- where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip- he who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. The Lord watches over you- the Lord is your shade at your right hand; the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. The Lord will keep you from all harm- he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and your going both now and forevermore.

Psalm 121

What do they say? Time flies when you’re having fun?? June was busy! Hard to believe it’s been about a month since my last update. There’s not a lot new to share so I guess that’s a good thing. I’m still waiting for approval from the insurance company for reconstruction surgery. They said it could take 2-6 weeks for the approval. It’s been 3 weeks so far.

I had my 2nd Lupron shot yesterday. I got a little more sore with it this time than I did last month. So far the side effects haven’t been too bad. I’ve had a few hot flashes (I can’t complain on the severity of them though) and my joints get a little achy after my shot. Maybe one of the more bigger things I’ve noticed: I’m more emotional right now. I’m hoping that will level off sooner than later! 😬 I also had a survivorship consult yesterday after my labs and followup. I got a nice little packet of what my diagnosis was and the treatment plan I received. It also includes all of the doctors and their contact numbers. Funny how something so small, IDC Stage 1B, can wreak so much havoc. I am so thankful we caught it as early as we did and that my prognosis is so good, but boy does it change everything!

I think that’s really all that’s new with me. 🙂 As always, prayers are so much appreciated. As far as specific ones: 1)That my body would adjust to the hormone therapy sooner than later and that my emotions would level out. I was warned that once I was done with treatment and things slowed down that it might get hard again. For the first part of the journey I was in survival mode. Just make it through the day. Make it through the next chemo round. Then just like that they were done. Honestly, I wasn’t too weirded out by not going once a week. I was actually really excited to not have to go to the doctors for a whole week! 🙂 Now I’m coming to terms with what my cancer diagnosis has changed. Coming to terms with what my normal will be now. Sometimes those days are hard. 2) Prayers for learning to live life after cancer. I’m not really sure how to word that one, it’s just sometimes the mental battles are hard. And 3) Patience in waiting for a surgery date. I keep reminding myself that it will happen in God’s timing. 🙂

Some pictures from our June. Because life doesn’t stop. And I want to remember the good. 💗

Another milestone hit in June! I officially have more hair than dad again!! 💗🤣🙂 I’m just hoping it grows faster than it did when I was a baby! 😉🙂

A little birthday celebratory supper for the birthday girl!

She finally finished school! It was a hard push but she’s done! Just in the knick of time too! 😬

Kaden shot trap at state this year for the first time. He did great! (89/100) 😀🙌🏻

Dad being Dad. 🤣💗

She got the green light! No more buddy tape for this girl. (Unless she’s going to play some high impact sport.) It’s not 100% yet but its getting there and if she doesn’t use her fingers she risks losing the mobility. She’s doing great with her physical therapy so we’re not worried about that.

It’s Growing!!! I’m three months past my last chemo! And now I feel like I’m at the stage where people are going to think I chose this hairstyle… 🙄 I’ve had a few compliments on my buzz cut and feel the need to say: “Thank you, but this wasn’t by choice.” Maybe they know that and they are just trying to be nice? 🤷🏼‍♀️

🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July!! 🇺🇸