The answer

 In June of this year, I had my routine mamogram and had not received a phone call saying I needed a recheck, so I was hoping things were fine. In the meantime, my first cousin, Nancy Cobb was diagnosed with breast cancer... bam... That didn't make me feel good .... I can't believe this...My heart ached for her and on Monday of the next week, I got the call saying my mamo had changed a little. I made an appointment in Athens for a second one and the radiologist told me there was no clear picture... She could not say for sure if it was cancer or not, so a biopsy was needed. Our family vacation was planned for the following Saturday and she said not to worry, go and have fun. We did, but in the back of my mind having the biopsy was still there...especially with Nancy just diagnosed.

 When we returned, I saw a surgeon and had the biopsy. On Friday, July 21, the call I never dreamed to hear came. The doctor said, "Debbie you have breast cancer". I talked with him for awhile still in a state of shock, came in and told my family. That weekend brought many questions, fears and lots of scriptures read. I prayed and God brought many people into my path, one of who helped me get in with another doctor right away. I haven't asked permission so I won't use her name yet. The doctor and I clicked right away and he was laughing in the midst of the detailed conversation. I asked him if he went to church and he said yes. I said put me on your prayer list. He said I will put you at the top and I will be right under you.... This journey is to help us all grow.. I know that.... It is just not the journey I had planned this year... It is hard emotionally and if you want to know what you can do, right now.. Pray... Pray specifically that the cancer is contained. Pray for my emotional well being as that of my family.I will update you on the surgery date and you are welcome to check back at anytime. I am overwhelmed by the people who have sent me messages on facebook and cards I have received in the mail... It is such a blessing to see the comments. I am opening this blog so that it might be easier to keep you posted. It may not be updated daily, but just enough to keep you up to date. Thanks to Sharon who set this up and I know it is a jumble right now. I am not a pro like her, but wanted a way to keep your posted. I have several people who will keep your posted, Sharon, Anja, my sister in law, my brother, Michael, my kids and even my mom.. I love you all

 Blessings, Debbie