I honestly never thought I would be here again.
I guess that the idea of it coming back has always been in the back of my mind,
but our lives were back on track.
I have a great new career, I am healthy, my kids are getting bigger by the minute, Dan is amazing...
Why then, does life have to throw a curve ball at us - why this curve ball?
the cancer is back.
it has invaded my bones and there is no cure this time.
This time there is possible remission. there is making me comfortable. there is no end to my treatment unless I say it's time.
The light at the end of this tunnel is the possibility that I could be one of the small percent of women that respond to treatment for ten years.
That would make my children 15 and 12 when I leave them...If I respond well to treatment.
When we got the news two weeks ago, I turned to Dan and said
"I don't know if I can do this again" his response was simply "you have to, we have to".
So - we will.
we will do this again.
God, I really hope you think we can handle this.
because were aren't so sure this time.
I don't know you, and honestly I'm not sure how I discovered your blog, but we have alot in common. I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer last year at age 35. Initial treatment didn't work and so I continue with treatment, but there will be no cure for me. Just stability. Hopefully, for a long time. Just wanted to stop by and say I'll be following along, and that I can relate. You aren't alone, although I can tell that you already know that.
Posted by: Melissa Lewis | Monday, October 08, 2012 at 09:00 PM
Chelsa and family, I am not sure I have the "right" words. I will pray for you to win this battle, find the strength to fight when you are feeling weak and to find comfort in the support and love that surrounds you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Posted by: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1439804607 | Monday, September 10, 2012 at 08:40 PM
Oh Chelsa... I am so sorry! I will pray for you and your family daily. You are such a sweet person.
Posted by: Efoley18 | Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at 01:41 PM
I read this early this morning and I can't stop thinking about it, about you...I can't sleep. We met last year and spoke at length about your previous battle and we shared our stories of how cancer had scarred our lives. I have faith in God and I know that we don't understand why awful things happen to good people. What I do know is that you must still have faith.
There are no words at this moment for how deeply saddened I am about this news.
-Christine Donovan
Posted by: Donovanpartyofsix | Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at 12:18 AM
Chelsa & family, you have an army of support behind you, praying for you and lifting you up. Please let me know if there's anything I can do. We are always here for your at Cancer Services, as well.
Posted by: Amrecker | Monday, August 27, 2012 at 01:11 PM
know that you have a south carolina girl praying for you. i hope you know the impact of your sincerity, grace & kindness. you exude love & joy. i am so thankful to know you.
my prayer is that you can rest in the strength of others when you have no strength left. that your overflow of joy will come back to you tenfold. that you have an overwhelming & constant sense of peace & love. that you hold strong to hope, move forward in courage, become the anomaly & come out smiling.
all my love & prayers -
ashley lindler
Matthew 11:28-29
Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
Posted by: Aflindler | Monday, August 27, 2012 at 10:57 AM
Chelsa, you can do this you have all of us behind you. You know if you just need to yell or vent you can always call. If you need me I will be there, I am only a few hours away. You know we love you.
Posted by: Mary Hooker | Monday, August 27, 2012 at 09:06 AM
Oh Chelsa, I don't know what to say. You are so precious to me and to so many. I promise to be your silent prayer in the middle of the night and the keeper of hope for you. You can do this. You are incredible. I love you, Traci.
Posted by: Tracy F | Monday, August 27, 2012 at 08:47 AM
For the past two weeks you have been on my heart and in my prayers. God tells me Philippians 4:13. You can do this...You are not alone.... you have your friends, and you have Christ, who gives you strength.
Posted by: Erin Mauch | Monday, August 27, 2012 at 06:52 AM
Oh, sweet Chelsa. This post leaves me without words, but a deep feeling of, Yes you CAN handle this. You are surrounded by so much love and support and those days when you feel like you can't take anymore, we will all be there. You are so loved and so needed. Hold your head up high and keep on fighting. XOXOX
Posted by: Jami Davis | Monday, August 27, 2012 at 12:07 AM