Dear all,
I know I have neglected to update this blog since I finished radiation on March 19. My days are now filled with carrying for baby Patrick instead of daily doctor's appointments. I've done a little traveling - to Georgia for 18 days for Spring Break; to New Orleans for a long weekend to celebrate Maureen's 40th birthday; and Indianapolis to chaperone 50 third graders for a two-day school trip. I'm training and preparing my team of 14 dear friends and family for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in Chicago on June 5-6. Patrick now has 2 teeth and Georgia is about to wrap up another school year. P.J. is great and is enjoying having a baby boy to watch the Hawks and Cubs with on tv.
My life was changed forever by breast cancer and I am thankful to have the chance to help another woman in my same situation. Today, my new friend and breast cancer sister, Sara is having a double mastectomy. Sara is also 25 weeks pregnant. Coincidentally, she is also having her surgery at Evanston Hospital and is with the same oncological surgery group, plastic surgeon's group and maternal fetal medicine group that as I was. My heart hurts for Sara and her family. Getting to know her has brought my memories flooding back. I'm reliving my own journey through her as she prepares for chemo, childbirth, more chemo and possibly radiation. I knew I would meet another woman some day in a similar situation; I never thought it would be so soon and she would live so close to me. When you read this, please take a moment to say a prayer and send positive thoughts Sara's way.
I promise not to let so much time go by before I write again. My journey through cancer is nearly over, but I'll be dealing with the aftermath for a long time.
Thank you!
Love,
Jana
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