It's Your Time To Sparkle

This past week has had ups and downs, and days of wondering what will actually be my treatment plan. The appointment with the surgeon gave me hope. He feels a second lumpectomy is available. He said he thought no chemo would be required. At least that was a possibility. It all depended on the Radiation Oncologist’s opinion about my having radiation again. The roller coaster of emotions and my lack of patience has been challenging. My appointment with the RO is today and the surgery is tomorrow. I just want the surgery to be over and be able to know what the future holds.

I have been blessed with calls and visits from friends who are checking in with me and offering prayers. My faith is strong and I trust God’s plan. When I experienced cancer in 2001, I felt God was telling me to slow down and enjoy life. To be appreciative of what I had and spend time with people who are important to me. At the time, I was working about 50 hours a week, commuting back and forth to work which could be anywhere from 10 to 20 hours depending on traffic. That did not leave much time to live my life during the work week. This time, I am not quite sure of the plan God has for my life. I am retired and spend many hours each week with my husband, daughter, and daughter-in-law. So that is not the issue this time.

I have always thought God has me here to make a difference in someone’s life. I pray this blog might reach out and touch someone that is struggling with a situation or illness that is scary. Maybe just to allow them to know someone else can appear strong on the surface but still harbours some fear inside.

This week, I have not had much initiative in doing things around the house. I did craft some and made a shelf sitter for a local breakfast restaurant we frequent. It did help to focus on the craft as I made it, and a sense of accomplishment when it was completed. Also, I felt as sense of pride when the restaurant employees oohed and ahhed over it.

If you are experiencing a health challenge or another situation that you are struggling with, I highly encourage you to find a craft of some type to take your mind off the struggle. It can be as simple as coloring, painting, chalking, sewing, knitting, or painting. The focus allows you to have an “escape” from your worries. At least it helps me.