Thursday, June 16, 2011

To God be the Glory!

 I am a 30 year old young lady, healthy, very active, and in shape but on March 29, 2011 I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. I'm one of the healthiest people that my friends and family know, so none of us expected for this to happen to me. I was shocked but I believe with every being in me that my God will NEVER give me more than I can handle. April 26, 2011 I had the tumor removed, the tumor that was removed had a lot of cell division so I was told that I needed Chemotherapy and Radiation. Since then, my life has been slightly different but change is good, it makes us grow as people, making us better to and for one another. This has not only had an effect on me but on my family and friends as well. I love that it's teaching my people to be grateful for what God has already done no matter how small we may think it to be. We get so caught up sometimes that we forget about how blessed we already are until we see someone else's situation that may be different from our own. We are blessed.

In order to start my chemotherapy sessions, I had to get a port surgically placed into the left side of my chest. I got that done on Monday, June 6th. It was a very easy procedure and only had a very small amount of soreness afterwards. On this past Monday June 13, 2011 I started part of my first chemotherapy session with an injection of Herceptin. It took a couple of hours but was painless with no side affects. On Tuesday June 14th, I got the "real stuff", the actual chemotherapy medicine (Taxotere and Carboplatin). These two are the medicines that are going in to actually "kill" any cancer cells that may be floating around. So I'm sure you can image how strong they are.

The actual process again was painless. It just took a long time, since it was my first round of chemo, they wanted to give it to me slowly. I was getting "juiced up" (that's my name for it LOL) from 11am until 3:30 pm, so about 4 and a half hours, pretty long. But the people there are so nice that the time went by faster than I expected. More so because I have God on my side and I am super positive about this whole stituation. I was told that I'd be sick for the next 3-4 days and I feel just fine as I sit here and type. I refuse to let this hold me down. I feel a few differences in my body but nothing like what I was told or like what I've seen on tv, or nothing like I imagined it to be. I AM FAITHFUL AND GRATEFUL AND TO GOD BE THE GLORY!!

21 comments:

  1. praying for you and your total healing. In Jesus' name!

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  2. That's what I'm talkin bout!
    Love that positivity about u - ALWAYS have & u know I got ur back Sassy!!
    Keep sharing ur Blessings & continue to be Blessed!
    I LOVE U!!!
    SMOOCHES!!!

    TJ Wiltz

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  3. Wow Janae! You are a warrior and more than a conqueror through Jesus Christ. A phenomenal woman...God has your back and so do we...

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  4. KEEP FIGHTING VIRGO BUDDY!!!!!!! *hugs*

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  5. Keep posting your journey....it's gonna inspire and give hope to not only breast cancer survivors but to all people who have different kinds of cancer!! I'm digging this Janae!!!

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  6. Hello Janae'...my son's best friend. Your healing is through your "Praise" continue to praise Him.

    As you continue your journey you are not alone!

    Jeremiah 17:14 "Lord heal me, and I will truly be healed. Save me and I will truly be saved. you are the one I praise."

    Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

    I'm in prayer every morning at 6am and you will be in those prayers with my other Sisters in Christ.

    Jesus said if there are 2 or more that come together in his name...he will answer.

    So you stay strong in the Lord ans I'll be waiting on that praise report...soon!!


    God Bless You Janae'

    Curtis Mom

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  7. Stay strong in your belief in God. Praying for your victory. This blog is a awesome idea.

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  8. I love this blog! I will always keep you uplifted in prayer! You are already a blessing to others! Hugs & kisses!

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  9. Hello Janae! You hang in there! You will beat this! Just beside by studio is where the Susan G. Komen office is for Atlanta. Kelly Dolan is the director and she is also a client. If you would like some support info, call her at (404) 459-8700. God bless!

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  10. Janae, I am so very proud of how you are using this moment to help and bless others. As always, I got your back. Whatever you need, if it's anywhere near my abilities, you got it.

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  11. Thank you guys for being such supporters! I want to be that light and you guys can help by sharing my blog and story with others. I want people to know that a bad sitaution can be made positive. Love u guys! :-)

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  12. OMG, I absolutely love your attitude and spirit! Janae, I know with your faith in GOD and positivity that you can move mountains! You will not only make it through this time but any challenge that may approach you in life you will prevail. ( Real Talk!)

    May God continue blessing you and guide you during your journey.........

    P.S. You seem like that same beautiful ray of sunshine that I knew years ago

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  13. You're a Super Trooper J! A True Light & Vessel God has Specifically chosen to do and show his work through... Keep Shining Lady!

    XOXOXO,
    Shay

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  14. To my lovely daughter Janae (Esther),daughter of the MOST HIGH GOD and of the LORD JESUS CHRIST and who is fine, fit and full of faith! You do have the victory over this trial. You are a 'Light' that shines brightly in this world. Continue to allow God to use you as a testimony for others that you can do all things through Christ that stenghten you! I love you so much!

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  15. I am praying for you and God is definitely using your for His glory! xo Kris

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  16. Hey J! I jus want you to know how soothing and gentle God love works... You will be fine and just as God said that He'll never leave you nor forsake you so rest assure and leave any doubts or worries behind for God's very own yoke covers you. Continue to let God's Love shine from you so that we all can be thankful. I dont know you but I love you and if any stranger can say that and mean that then best to believe that our savior makes no mistakes.

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  17. Wow...this really just blessed me to pieces!!! I know and adore your mom, Pat & your Aunties, so I know you are an amazing woman as well. I am so happy to see that you are taking something as negative and cancer and still using this experience for God's glory-your positive attitude & faith in Him will see you through!! Many blessings and you have my continued prayers!

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  18. Hey Janae,

    You are a true inspiration. I love you and thank God for you. You encourage me everyday. Continue to be a light to shine for His Glory. Love you Hun!

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  19. You are a REAL-LIFE SUPERHERO to me!

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