I made another decision today. I asked friends, family and Facebook if anyone would like to receive an email update on my cancer saga. I was blown away by 110 people wanting to know what was going on. Friends and family all over the world were asking for the email so they could pray through the whole thing. Do you know, that was one of the most powerful things in my healing process, knowing that so many people worldwide who were lifting me up in prayer to the King. Wow! The kingdom of God is truly a wonder!
Here is the first email:
Hi everyone,
This is just a quick email to let everyone know what is happening next. I will be sending out more detailed information (for prayer mostly…) to those who would like it. Please let me know if you would like to receive more detailed emails throughout this whole process and I will be glad to add you to the list. Also, if I’ve missed anyone, please let me know and I’ll add them. :o)
For those who were asking, the diagnosis is a grade 3 Invasive Ductual Carcinoma, which is the most common breast cancer on the planet. The prognosis is good as it was caught in stage 1. I now face surgery to remove the tumour and lymph nodes. Once the cells have been tested they will plan out treatment which will definitely include radiation and possibly chemo and medication.
The next step is an outpatient appointment tomorrow (Tuesday 16th) at Pinehill Hospital in Hitchin. It is a private hospital, which is wonderful! We had the initial appointments and diagnosis through NHS, but the Macmillan nurse has guided Djerk through to private healthcare as he has insurance through his work! Praise God! This means that the hospital where I am likely to have the surgery is just round the corner from our house!
At this appointment I will have most of the checks for surgery (blood tests etc) and only then will he be able to set a date for the surgery. The possibilities are 18th or 25th February.
This has come as such a shock to all of us, but I have firm faith in my Lord and Saviour for healing and strength. I have been overwhelmed with the love and support from friends and family all over the world. Prayers are always great, but I know some of you have offered help with looking after the boys and practical help around the house and food etc. Our friends Jon and Jen Baynes have agreed to be coordinators for this. Their email address is baynesj@yahoo.com. If you have offered help, would you mind replying to this email and CCing them? I’m trying to do as much as I can before I go into hospital but once I’ve had the operation it’s going to be hard for Djerk to deal with everything.
Thank you all so much for your prayers, support, love and friendship.
I’m fighting this, I’m going to be fine, just you watch!
God bless,
Hayley
<><Lyrics of “Healer”
You hold my every moment
You calm my raging seas
You walk with me through fire
And heal all my diseaseI trust in You
I believe You’re my Healer
I believe You are all I need
I believe You’re my Portion
I believe You’re more than enough for me
Jesus You’re all I needNothing is impossible for You
You hold my world in Your hands