From the Beginning

Hi Everyone,

I would like to begin by saying how much it means to me to have so much love and support from my family and friends.  I am overwhelmed at the every one's generosity and the kindness of strangers!  I have started this blog so I can let everyone know how I am doing, and so one day I can share my testimony.

My story begins on July 18th when I went for a dental consultation to get oral surgery.  I was really nervous, and while at the dentist office my right arm started twitching and shaking, and I could not make it stop.  It only lasted for a minute- so I thought maybe it was an anxiety attack.  Within the next two weeks it happened about four more times.  I went to the Dr. and was told it was anxiety.  On August the 8th, I had an oral surgery appointment and had decided I was going to get a second opinion after my appt.  At 10:10 a.m I had a seizure- and it was worse than any of the previous times.  My husband came home and took me to the E.R.  I no sooner got there- and I had another seizure!  I had no idea what was going on.  After many tests I was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer...and it has spread to my brain.  They immediately set me up to start radiation- which I started on August 11th at the Texas Oncology Office in Longview.  My Radiologist doctor was Dr. Taylor- and he and his entire staff are some amazing and awesome people....very uplifting and positive. 

I had to do 13 treatments, and I never got sick or had any problems!  I was so thankful for that!  I finished my treatments on Aug. 29th.  I got to ring the bell and was given a shirt that says FIGHT CANcer - pictures to come soon.

I go to my Chemo Doctor on Tuesday and I should find out when I start my Chemotherapy.  I will keep everyone posted on the my status but one thing is for certain.  I am in GREAT SPIRITS, and I know my GOD can do ALL Things.  God Bless all of you and....stay tuned!