Kristen's first entry

Kristen's yucky news....Christmas Eve Dave and I found out I have breast cancer. I've been having a gazillion tests: Needle biopsy, CAT, Bone scan, breast MRI, blood work, all the good stuff.

I don't really know what I should be writing about on this. I'll say this, this is a crazy time. It all feels a bit surreal. Dave and I are learning more than we ever wanted to about the medical sides of things. And I feel like I'm on an emotional roller coaster. One minute I'm strong and positive and the next minute, I feel total despair. I feel like I need to call so many of you, but I don't have the time yet.

I had a port put in today that will be a good thing for my chemo. It's an under the skin thingy up on my chest that has a tube directly into a vein into my heart. It's where they will give me shots and take blood and give the chemo. I also met with the pharmacist from oncology about what chemo is gonna be like. Whoalie, it is wicked stuff. It's almost comical how awful it is. 

I am so thankful to all of you who have called, emailed, stopped by, brought flowers, made food arrangements, etc. We feel so loved and lucky to have such a great group of friends. I can't express how grateful we are.

There was some good news today. My bone scan came back negative so no cancer in my bones. Yippee!