Last year I was diagnosed with a very large cyst in my left ovary. My doctor said I should have been doubled over with pain and I really had no pain. In the months past I had felt a couple of sharp pains very sporadically but nothing major. I did however think at the time, I need to get this check out...
When I received my diagnosis I was told I needed the cyst removed immediately because it was too large and that It would have to be tested for cancerous cells. A pretty normal procedure for a woman my age but especially so for a cyst that large.
A friend recommended my oncologist as she was dealing with similar issues but a little more extensive than mine. She had already been diagnosed with cancer cells.
Its amazing where the mind goes when you hear the word Cancer...
At my initial appointment with Dr. Fleming at MD Andersen, I felt like I was walking outside of myself. It felt weird...I entered the Center and immediately you get a hospital wrist band and it said MD Anderson Cancer Patient. That alone was strange. I remember looking at that bracelet while I waited for my turn to see the Doctor.
As I sat there I began to pray... I saw so many women with frightened faces. Some had the signs of cancer already visible on their faces and body. Many were alone and others had a friend with them. So many women dealing with this monstrous of a disease.
I could tell that some already knew each other as they entered the waiting room. For some of these women it was a daily or weekly routine of Chemo treatments.
My doctor was so caring and so gentle. She spent a good amount of time talking to me and explaining my procedure once the tests results came in. I left there feeling scared but confident that I would not have cancer. Harold and I had been praying diligently for a good report. My Kids and friends had been praying for me as well...
Nevertheless I battled in my mind with the possibilities that lay ahead. I entered a level of prayer and strength that the Grace of God was giving me.
The day of the surgery came upon us quickly after that and what I remember most was praying with my Doctor minutes before going into surgery. I held her hand and prayed over her. I then held the hand of my Anesthesiologist and prayed over him as well...
My cyst and ovaries were removed and there was no sign of cancer! Hallelujah!
Our desire at Lovely Box is to comfort and bring peace and joy to as many women as we can while they are going through their Chemo Treatment. I recall all those faces filled with worry and fear and it touched my heart tremendously. I have connected with my doctor's office and via her social worker we will be donating 25 boxes in May. We will be delivering them to the hospital social worker for her to hand them out to ladies while they sit and have their treatment on that particular day. Our goal is to donate these Lovely Boxes on a quarterly basis. We are praying for donations of goods that will go in each box. Items: Socks, Cancer Mints, Jewelry, Booklets, Journals, Make up samples,
chapstick etc.
A lovely friend of ours has crocheted some hats, (Jacque) - Thank you! Another friend donated some nail files, (Angelique) - Thank you! Bernal Consultants also made a donation! Thank you!!
If you would like to help please contact Leah Galdamez @ lovelybox15@gmail.com.
Have a blessed day!
Ruth
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