Dear Diary #4 - Hurry up and wait

 Hello again,

Welcome back!

I had a friend ask me tonight if I only had the 3 posts. She was checking back for any updates, and my first reaction was that I have no news. That isn't exactly true though, in hindsight.  

I told you in my previous post that I hoped to have my first surgical consult as early as this week. But alas, we are still waiting. Appointment with a breast surgeon is set for Monday, so another few days before I have at least a few questions answered (we hope). 

So that is as much news as I have. Not this week, but next. 

But I do want to say here, that I am so overwhelmed by the love this week. I always knew I had a TRIBE. I have a large cirle of people even if so many of you live far away. I have had a crazy amount of messages, texts, and love since my post on Sunday to share my news. My heart is full! I am so glad that I shared, because it will be all of you that will pick me up and carry me through this. WE will kick Cancer's ass. WE will get through this, whatever this is. 

Keep cheering, keep following, keep messaging. I love you all, and WE can do anything together! 

For now though, let's hurry up and wait for a few more days. I'll be back with medical news early next week. 

Peace and love.

Barb

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  1. sallythewelshgirlNovember 17, 2020 at 12:53 AM

    You are right to put it out there Barb. I told everyone and the response from friends and family is a huge support. From people you don't expect too. It definitely makes you feel you are not alone! 😘😘😘

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