The Prologue

I was diagnosed with breast cancer in June of 2002 at the age of 36. I had a complete mastectomy, followed by chemotherapy and radiation. Just prior to my diagnosis, my family had moved to Houston. For me, the move was under protest - until I was diagnosed and lived next door (by Texas standards) to one of the best cancer centers in the world - God's plan was unfolding before my eyes. During that experience I would send out e-mails regularly to everyone in my address book. Two days ago I found out that my cancer had returned. This time around, my husband decided to set up this blog for me so friends and family can check up on me when they want to and communicate with me and each other. I especially wanted to do this because my brother is serving in Iraq and feeling left out of the "loop" and this would be a great way for him to feel included...so this is for you, kid.