Jenny’s Cancer Journey

Fall has always been a favorite season of mine. Between the changing leaves to the crispness in the air, the smell of fall candles and the change of a season. I love a good change. This past fall brought on a change I was not ready for, did not want and still pinch myself that this is reality. I went into my obgyn this past October for a lump I found in my right breast. I had just had my first mammogram this summer, which came back clear, so my hope was it was just that, a lump. From here we had a biopsy done and they tested two lumps in my breast and one in my lymph node. We got a call on Halloween that it was in fact cancer. Sigh.

I have invasive ductal carcinoma, stage 2A, on right side. I’ve been through scans, exams, tests all the while waiting and wondering for results while life continues to go on. That has been one of the strangest things about having cancer, learning how to live in the in-between, learning how to navigate this news and change while also still living life. What a month it has been. The waiting and wondering, anticipating and many tearful prayers have accompanied me on this journey. The notes in the mail, beautiful flowers, meals, calls and texts, hugs and smiles have meant the world to our family.

We are now past fall and into winter, there is snow on the ground and Christmas prepping is here, December brought some peace. We made the big decisions on what where to go for care, what surgery to have and starting to figure out a new routine (kinda). We are so thankful for the prayer warriors that are praying, it brings tears to my eyes every time I think of the support and community standing with us. So thankful.

I started my first chemo yesterday, Dec. 4. I’ll post updates on here as we go along. I have 15 rounds left of chemo.

Looking for ways to help? We would love your prayers. Prayers my chemo side effects would be light and that our house stays healthy. Prayers for Trevor as he takes care of our family and my kids would not be worried or afraid but continue to be their happy and energetic selves. We also have a meal train going if that is your thing: Meal Train for The Johnson Family

Thank you for all the support, encouragement, meals, talks, room renovating (you know who you are) and love. I’m so thankful for all of you!

²⁴ “The Lord bless you
    and keep you;
²⁵ the Lord make his face shine on you
    and be gracious to you;
²⁶ the Lord turn his face toward you
    and give you peace.“ Numbers 6:24-26

-Jenny