Journey to wellness the Happy House Quilts way

I am writing to say that I have 2 wonderful friends that are going to be guest bloggers here for a while. Becky and Karen are amazing moms that have made me grow as a woman and as a mom in so many ways. I rely on their spirituality and inner strength in more ways than they really know. So please enjoy their posts about my journey into the world of breast cancer, chemo and surgery to eliminate the tumor that is in my left breast and lymph nodes.

Just the facts....
National Cancer Institute link

• The doctors found my cancer after my first mammogram.
• I had dense breast tissue...a.k.a. lumpy boobs
• I didn't know the lump was there but now see it/feel it clearly...I'm not a stupid woman but a typical mom that just didn't take time to take care of herself...like so many women out there, always put the kids and others first.
• I am an art therapist and will be creative with the kids throughout this journey and hope to share our creative endeavors with you all. I believe in active mastery over difficult situations...and through this active mastery we can conquer our fears and gain insight to ourselves.
• I am a spiritual person, I believe in Jesus Christ and know that God has a gift to teach me and my family through this journey.
  

My diagnosis so far...

• Invasive Ductal Carcinoma
• Intermediate grade and high grade Ductal carcinoma in situ
• Lymph node biopsied resulted in a report of scattered malignant cells identified consistent with the metastatic carcinoma

Blessings to you all...enjoy each day as it comes...it's a miricle.