ONWARDS!!!!!

So this is me at the Philly Folk Fest trying out a Harley. Bushels of fun! I am moving forward (with God at the handlebars or whatever you call the thing that steers the motorcycle) to beat this cancer!

I've decided to get yet a THIRD opinion on my treatment. I will go to The University of Pennsylvania's Rena Rowan Breast Cancer Center on September 9th. The way I figure it is I have to get the most knowledge I can to make the right decision, or at least get a confirmation  that getting a lumpectomy is the best thing for me right now. They are the number one cancer treatment center, I found out recently doing some searching...Thank God for the internet. As much as a curse as it can be it's also a great tool to have, and a blessing...

It is really a lot of hassle to do this, to get a third opinion, you have to have all your records, films, mammographies, tests etc. sent to the new hospital in time for them to review them prior to your appt. Take a day off....Make calls, send faxes, etc. But I know it's worth it. As much as I make light of my situation, in the back of my heart I realize that it is serious. It is cancer. It's not an ingrown toenail, or even gallbladder surgery. I feel this I really have to get right.....

Next Wed. I will get the breast M.R.I. at Fox Chase...there still is more information for me...and then a little after that the 3rd opinion...

I know God is in complete control of my life...and He has given me peace and direction, and a sound mind (on most days!) and the energy to explore my options fully...

I met my little kindergartners today and they are an AWESOME group I can already tell!!!! I feel so blessed, our first day together was wonderful, and it went by so fast! At the end of the day as we were getting ready to go home and (after they had asked me a gazillion times during the day when they were going home) a few actually said, "I'll miss you!" I honestly have NEVER had that happen to me before!!! It was really sweet....I also got to see many of my former students and they made me smile so wide!

Thank you, everyone, for all your love & care & hugs & cards and PRAYERS!!!! You are all very much appreciated!!!! May God bless you!