And the treatment begins!

I had surgery to place the port for chemo on Friday, September 16, 2011. Getting INTO surgery was quit the ordeal.....you know, the waiting game at the hospital. Although I did find a friend and a confidant, a nurse that worked in same day surgery that had been thru this very ordeal herself three years ago.

What a fabulous way to pass time! While the anesthesiologist was starting the IV, me and my new friend totally ignored him and discussed my future! I find that where ever I go, someone has been there, and done that! Ladies of all ages, but I must admit, it's hard to hear from the ones that are younger than I am that have been down this road already. So sad that so many of us are facing this younger, and younger. Kind of makes you wonder what we're doing wrong. :(

Straight out of surgery I headed to meet my oncologist. (You know, last year, last month in fact, I didn't even know what an oncologist was.....how pathetic is that?) Dr. Wallentine and I are going to become good friends...even if he doesn't want to! I get to see him on a regular basis.....yippee.

Tomorrow morning I'll be pumping chemo drugs in my body. Not a pleasant thought. I did find some comfort that came in the form of an essential oil from some friends in our ward. Frankencense.....miracle oil. I have a story that no one but my family and friends that saw me after surgery would believe. And, if it's good enough for the Christ child.....well then, it's good enough for me!

Here's hoping I can back up my" smack-talk" I posted earlier about "going thru Hell before the devil even knows I'm there!" I hope it's a short trip thru hell!

On a brighter note!!!!!!! Mission Call is finally here!

Last week with 65 people gathered in my basement, the anticipation grew as Jace opened his mission call and found out where he would be serving for the next two years!

Buenos Airs West Argentina Baby!!!!! Jace is so stoked! We may have to have the smile surgically removed from his face! As we read thru his mission papers, it mentioned bringing a sleeping bag......for two years? Well, he is my one and only child that wanted to be on "Survivor"! Looks like he may get to get a taste of it! Good luck Jace!!!!

A very humbling experience......

On July 31, 2011 I got the call. Not one I had been looking forward to getting....but one I was anticipating.
I learned on that day that I had breast cancer. Talk about being blindsided! I've since learned that we ARE NOT in control of our lives, just our destiny. This can make, or break me, and I've decided to choose the high road and only let this make me a better person.
I had surgery on Tuesday, August 23, 2011. It ended up being more intense than I had anticipated. The tumor was 2.1 centimeters, and they took the lymphnodes under my arm pit, finding out later that only one had been affected. Hallelujah!
I continue to heal from this, and look forward to a brighter future with my family.
I still don't know what all the treatments entail, and I'm not gonna lie, I'm not looking forward to them at all.
Yesterday on the way home from Orem, a song came on the radio that I think I'll use as my theme song. It's called, "If you're goin' thru Hell"......keep on going. Don't slow down, if you're scared don't show it, you might get out before the devil even knows your there.".........That's the plan, get in, and get out of this as fast as I can, and just move forward with my life. I've got a long bucket list, I can't quit now!

Jace's Senior announcement

Time flies!

I can't believe I can't keep this blog updated better than this! A post every 6-8 weeks almost don't cut it! I can't even remember all that has happened since I last posted! Wait! I do remember one very significant thing! My family grew bigger! I'm now a mother-in-law! Josh and Hillary were married on May 7, 2011 in the Oquirrh Mountain Temple!
I have no pictures as of yet, but hopefully one day soon!

Jace, my second child to leave the nest will be graduating in less than a week.....4 days to be precise! Then it's off to California to visit Disneyland with his classmates as one last hurrah with the group! I can't wait to see what the future holds for this child! He's very outgoing, and has the gift of gab! Big things await him, of that I'm sure!

Do they give awards for blogging?

Holy Cow! Am I good or what? I haven't posted on my blog in FOREVER! In fact I forgot I had a blog until I noticed it on my Facebook profile and I got to thinking I should visit the blog and see if anyone has updated it for me! Good News! No one has!

Lots has happened since I last posted. Jace was chosen as Agricultural Science Sterling Scholar for Juab High School.... Josh announced he would be spending the summer in Dallas Texas, the Clampett's ventured to Mexico and had a fantastic time on Carnival Splendor....Josh is getting married in less than three weeks, Jace has registered for a semester over at Snow College, and has even signed up for classes! So, as you can see....not much has taken place since I posted last time!

I suppose I should include a few of my favorite pictures from the Mexican Riviera Cruise we took to Mexico in March. We had to fit one last family vacation in before the crew all headed in separate directions! Hopefully it won't take me 4 more months to post pictures of our newest family member, Hillary! I may have to wait until after the wedding.....I don't have any pictures of her yet! :) I'm starting out on the right foot, aren't I!?!?!?