Ok guys…so here’s whats happening.
First off, I wasn’t sure if I wanted to announce this on here or not, but it will help to explain some of my recent absences and stress.
My step mother was diagnosed with breast cancer two weeks ago. She had surgery to remove the lump and several lymph nodes last week and is recovering well. Because of the size of the tumor she will need radiation and chemotherapy. Me and my father are extremely close and anything that effects him effects me. Needless to say this has effected him greatly and has added a lot to my stress level the last few weeks. I pray for her every day. The doctors tell her that she has a very good chance of beating this, but no matter how good the chances are, it’s very difficult to not think of the “what ifs”. I am quite protective of my dad and it absolutely KILLS me to think of him going through something this scary and painful, I will keep praying for her, everyday.
Secondly, today was supposed to be the day the ax dropped on my job. We were supposed to find out today if we were getting layed off or not, but they ended up announcing they needed more time to make the decision and haven’t even given us a future date yet, so now I have the added stress of looking over my shoulder because I’ll never know when it’s coming.
As you can see, I have a few things on my mind that are requiring my attention and blogging has taken a back seat. I don’t plan on a break from blogging, and in fact I think I’m going to put up a regular post later today. But I hope that you guys will be understanding on days that I can’t quite get to it!
Thanks for listening, and I hope you all have a wonderful Thursday!!!
XOXO
17 Comments
February 19, 2009 at 1:17 pm
oh my goodness, I will be keeping you and your family in my thoughts. I know it’s hard to know how much to share on the blog sometimes but hopefully this wonderful community can be a source of some comfort for you.
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February 19, 2009 at 1:31 pm
I am so sorry, i hope that everything gets better for you soon. My aunt just recently got diagnosed with breast cancer as well, its so hard but it is beatable! we just need to have faith!
February 19, 2009 at 1:47 pm
That is a lot all at once. Please know that my prayers are with you and your family. And the whole bloggie world stands behind you!
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February 19, 2009 at 2:32 pm
Definetly been a tough couple of weeks for you emotionally. Us blogging readers totally get it, make sure to take “you time!”
February 19, 2009 at 3:06 pm
Oh my goodness! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
February 19, 2009 at 3:41 pm
Your family will definitely be in my thoughts and prayers, take all the time you need!
February 19, 2009 at 3:56 pm
You and your family are in my deepest thoughts and prayers. Please feel free to contact me anytime for extra support.
February 19, 2009 at 4:52 pm
you and your family are in my prayers as well.
Hang in there!
February 19, 2009 at 5:48 pm
My sympathy. My stepfather just went through treatment for Hodgkins lymphoma, so I definitely have a sense of what you’re feeling right now. Good luck to you and your family.
February 19, 2009 at 6:35 pm
I will be keeping your stepmother in my thoughts and prayers…. and you for keeping you job!
February 19, 2009 at 7:19 pm
I’m so very sory to hear such bad news on both fronts.
I hope the best for your stepmother, family and your job – I can’t imagine the stress you’re under. 
February 19, 2009 at 9:28 pm
Hey I’m really sorry to hear about all of this… My mom went through ovarian cancer a few years back so I can relate. It was brave of you to put it out there like that. If you need to talk, you know we will all listen!
February 19, 2009 at 10:29 pm
Take as much time as you need. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts.
February 19, 2009 at 10:45 pm
Hey Jess, know that I truly am praying for your family, and for your job. I can kind of relate, I feel like so many people are getting cut from jobs in this economy, and so many more are constantly looking over their shoulders. :/ Stay strong beautiful girl!
February 20, 2009 at 12:29 am
There are no words to describe how amazing you all are! Thank you sssoooo much! I would hug each and every one of you if I could!!!!
February 20, 2009 at 8:39 am
OMG Jess, just catching up with your blog and I am so, so, so sorry to read all this. I will be sending the best of thoughts your way for the recovery of your stepmom. Don’t worry about the blog; we will still be here–do what you need to do for yourself and for your family.
February 23, 2009 at 8:46 pm
Hey! This is my first time visiting your blog, but I just had to comment because I am undergoing treatment for breast cancer as well. I was diagnosed in Sept., had a lumpectomy plus lymph nodes removed in Oct., and began chemo on Halloween. Now 6 treatments later, I have just finished chemo and am beginning radiation in March. Now because of the type of breast cancer, I will also have to take IV Herceptin every 3 weeks until the year point (Oct). I just wanted to let you know that I was out here, willing to talk, share, or give any info you may need. I prayed that God would use me and my situation to help others, and I am believing Him to do just that.
I will certainly keep you and your family in my prayers. She WILL be fine…she WILL beat this…and YOUR WHOLE FAMILY will be stronger because of it. Let me know if you need anything! Love~