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On August 3, 2007, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I had my daughter and my then fiance with me. I was shocked for a minute, and then I asked the doctor what was next. She gave me an option of a lumpectomy or a masectomy. I looked down at my breast and said, I don't have much, can you save what I have? Everyone just looked at me. At that point, I knew without a doubt, that I would make it through this. I continued to work. I was always upbeat and happy. I never felt sorry for myself, I never cryed, I never moped around. On August 6, 2007, I got married. On August 14, 2007, I had my lumpectomy. I still was not scared. I joked with the nurses and no one could believe how upbeat and happy I was. When I came back to my room from recovery, my husband, best friend, and another friend were there. I was still trying to make jokes, but I kept dozing off to sleep. The doctor told my husband I did real good. The next day, I ate breakfast and went home around 10a.m. I had a drainage tube hanging out of my breast but that was OK too. A couple of times, I cried because I was hurting so bad. Praises be to God. on August 20, 2007, the doctor told my husband and I that I am cancer free. I was really elated. I still have to have chemotherapy, but that's OK too, because I know that GOD is with me, and he is not finished with me yet. I want to tell all the women that are going through breast cancer ordeals, to always pray, talk to God, give him all your worries and cares and don't worry about it. Every thing in your life happens for a reason, and is divine order. Keep a positive attitude, and enjoy life as much as you can. Live, love, and laugh. Help others if you can. Remember every morning to thank GOD for giving you another chance at life, and say to yourself: GOD IS NOT THROUGH WITH ME YET.

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