While I love giving of myself to help others, and feel very fortunate to have the "career" that I am meant to have, I am destined to learn to "receive with grace".
Once again, I am faced with a life sitution that I would prefer to keep private. However, I also know that my faith along with the love and support of friends and family are what carried me through the darkest part of our family tragedy. Because I consider you all a part of my extended family - there is news that must be shared, no matter how personal the news.
On Monday, September 21st, I had my annual mammogram. I was feeling pretty good that everything has gone digital and I was done when the procedure was done - no more waiting. the technician said that I would hear from the Dr. if anything looked bad - otherwise everything is sent to my Dr. At noon that day, I received a call from my primary care physician explaining that the mamogram reports were not good and I needed to return for a biopsy of 3 small areas in my left breast. I scheduled the procedure for Monday the 28th. I left for the TIP Annual meeting on Wednesday the 23rd - determined to enjoy my very first visit to Disneyland - you know the happiest place on earth!
On Monday, September 28th, I had a core biopsy.
On Tuesday, September 29th, I received word from my doctor that I definately have malignant core cancer.
On Thursday October 1st, I had a Breast MRI. I did not tolerate this procedure well. I became quite ill and caused quite an emergency in the MRI area. The good news is I do not have aspiration induced pnemonia as they thought. The bad news is that they really did a number on my throat and vocal chords.
So where are things now:
Yesterday (10/5) I had a bone density test and chest x-ray. This morning I had blood work done. Tomorrow I have a PET scan.
Once my doctor get results from these tests, Greg and I will meet with her while she explains the best plan of attack.
In trying to find "balance" (keeping work at work and health at home so I have a choice on when to deal with it) I have created this blog to keep my situation updated and not wear me out with trying to keep everyone in the loop. This website will be updated regulary.
If you subscribe to it, you will automatically receive all updates. I can appologize now for any sense of humor you receive from my husbands postings or my friend Dawn!
You all know I have already faced and survived the most horrific tragedy one can endure, and I had no choice but to live it out publicly. This cannot be any worse than what myself and my family have already experienced. I ask your help in prayer and support.
I do have a great support group with a large family (even though they are 2,000 miles away) and close friends. Please feel free to send me emails and questions via this website.
The best thing you can do to help me, is to keep our mission of "Citizens Helping Citzens in Crisis" going.
With much love,
June
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Thanks for sharing June. Thank goodness you have such great friends to be there for you! :)
June - Thank you for telling us all tonight. I am so sorry you are having to go through this. It IS so scary. I will hold you in my thoughts, prayers, and heart. Love Drinda Lombardi
So June,
Like everyone else tonight I left our CE meeting sad, and then I got mad... mad that there was nothing that I could say or do to fix "right now", nothing that I could say to help, and no way that I could take some of what you are going through to make it better or easier for you. I was about 15 miles away before I realized that I had my AC running on #3, so you know it was serious. (It was cold outside)
So I came up with this idea, and I know that all the amazing people at TIP can help with this... and I hope that it will help them feel like they are doing "something". I want everyone to pick another 12 hour shift in November, and lets work together to fill the calendar. This way all of our good juju/karma/love/thoughts and prayers will be felt and we can give June some of her time back, because we know there "just isn't time for this".
I love you!
Airen Elizabeth
Yes, a speed bump, and a very scary one at that. But you will prevail. June, you awe me and inspire me and absolutely amaze me. God has given you an incredible gift which you share so beautifully and so freely. A capacity to love and live and give to others selflessly... I feel humbled and blessed to be working with you, to be invited into and included in your extended "family." Whatever it takes... you have my prayers, my love, my support. Robin
June,
As I have told you many times before, you are the most amazing woman and the woman that I respect and love the most! Like Airen, I am sad and mad that this is happening to you and I shook my fist at God last night, but also, like Airen, my respect, love and admiration for you will make me work harder for those things that are most important to you. You are always in my prayers. Pat B.
Dearest June.... You know that all of our hearts and prayers are with you and your family. I applaud you for your strength in sharing this with all of us, and not going through it alone.
You know my offer of Reiki is open at any time for you, you only need call. If I could think of anything more to offer, I would.
Blessings and love,
Nanette
PS - disregard that this came from "Omar", I have no idea how that happened! Google is still mysterious to me.
June
It is really hard to be so far away from you when you are going through all of this. Know that I will be there in a heart beat - all you have to do is say the word! Knowing you have such loving and caring friends makes it easier to be so far away. Please let others take care of you as you have taken care of so many others - you have been an amazing example. I love you and Greg very much!!! Jolene
Dear June.
Trite (but definitely) true; To know you is to love you!
I am fervently praying for you, and hope I can help in some way.
God bless and comfort you always ~ Sue
June,
For someone who is always there, for everyone, I hope we can be there for you whatever you need. It's not all men you work with...and I've unavoidably learned that it's ok to cry at work...I don't care what gender or rank is near, we are all human. kris
June- We just heard the news. Cancer sucks!!! We'll be praying and thinking of you as you prepare for battle!!!
Beth & Jack Anderson
June ~
You are a vision of grace and strength during such amazing struggles. I found your blog this morning (via Dawn's) and want you to know that Tim & I are praying for you both. We love you both so much.
From our hearts to yours,
Cheryl
p.s. I love the name of your blog!!
June,
We just wanted to let you know that you and the family are in our thoughts and prayers. If anyone can overcome this it is YOU!!! Please let us know if we can do anything for you or your family.
Love the Hutchins Family
Scott, Kylee and Sylvia
June, I so appreciate your giving us the opportunity to be with you through this blog. My family will certainly include you and your family among our "high priority" intentions for our nightly rosary and indeed throughout the day. May our blessed mother intercede with her Divine Son to fill you with His grace, mercy and peace. Know that friends you've never met are with you, too, particularly your fellow program managers in Seattle, Sacramento, L.A., San Diego and elsewhere.
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