Feeling lots of Love

Today it is one month since my breast cancer surgery. Tonight I start my AI medication. No, that is not artificial intelligence, though I certainly could use a boost. That stands for aromatase inhibitor. In this case it is Letrozole (Femara), a medication that blocks estrogen production in the body's cells. On Friday I had a bone density test to establish a baseline as they check for possible bone loss while using the medication. I am considered at medium risk based on my test results.

There is a plan in place for my reconstruction surgery on May 1. That is, providing there are no setbacks or complications with the expander. Last Thursday I had a large amount of fluid drained from my left side, and there is more fluid that has built up over the weekend. There is no sign of infection, but that is a possible concern. 

If all goes well, once the surgery is done, all that will be left is maintenance and monitoring for the next five years.

Over the past two months, I have received 45 cards and notes from 23 states and 9 emails, mostly from strangers who are members of the Christian Healthcare Ministry, telling me they are praying for me and my cancer treatment. Some of the cards were handmade and some included quite lengthy handwritten notes. Others were simple messages of prayer support. All were and are so greatly appreciated. I have also received three care packages from different breast cancer foundations and supportive gifts from several friends (one was a group of friends). I am feeling very blessed and well prayed over. 💞🙏 God is good!

Just for fun 😊, here is the list of states I received notes from and how many from each state.

Arizona 4
California 4
Florida 1
Georgia 3
Iowa 2
Idaho 1
Indiana 2
Maryland 1
Maine 1
Minnesota 2
Missouri 1
Montana 4
N Carolina 3
Nebraska 1
New Hampshire 1
New Mexico 2
Ohio 2
Oklahoma 1
Pennsylvania 2
Texas 3
Washington 1
Wisconsin 2
W Virginia 1