Reading this forum brings tears to my eyes. It has taken me some time to be brave enough to come forward with my own request for prayers.
I am 45 years old with a wonderful husband and 9-year-old daughter. In April I was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. The good news is I have a very strong will, determination and faith in God. So far, the combination seems to be working. I had extensive surgery in late May, recovered very quickly and convinced my Dr. to start chemo within 2 weeks of surgery. So far no ill effects from the chemo except for some thinning hair. I undergo 4 more weeks then will be tested to see if the chemo is working.
Most of the time I am extremely upbeat. I have not let the fact that I have cancer interfere with my extremely busy life. I had to cancel a trip to WDW in August because I expected to be very ill. That hasn't happened, so I have rescheduled for the week before Christmas.
I am SO better off than most in my position. I enjoy life, I seem to be doing just fine (except for the cancer). But late at night when I can't sleep, the tears come.
I don't think God is done with my work on earth yet, and I certainly don't want my DD to grow up without her Disney mom.
I would like to ask for your prayers...that the tests show some positive progress.
Thanks, and God Bless.
Sally