Breast Intentions for a speedy recovery

So, as many of you know, I have recently been diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer and have just had a mastectomy where they removed my left breast and put in an implant. In 3 months, I will have another surgery on the right one to reduce it. In addition, they have also removed 15 lymph nodes, and 11 of them were also cancerous. This is invasive lobular carcinoma, an aggressive cancer, so I will be receiving my care at Zimmer Cancer Institute. I have to undergo 5 months of chemo, and then I will meet with the radiologist and figure out how long I have to be on radiation. I will also have physical therapy for a lengthy amount of time. Just praying that the cancer does not spread anywhere else.

But right now, we are struggling to pay the bills, keep food on the table, and cover medical expenses. I'm even having problems getting to and from medical appointments. Sometimes the medical van shows up; sometimes it doesn't. Sometimes they approve my appointments; sometimes they don't. But I can't play Russian roulette with my health, and I hate asking for help, but I need it now more than ever. Every time I walk into the doctor's, it's a four-dollar copay that I don't have. I do not get food stamps, I do not get government assistance, I do not get child support, and I do not have my own vehicle, so any help would really be appreciated. I hate struggling, but I hate being sick even more.

I worked for the first 11 months I was here and then was taken out of work because of my back, which I'm also still struggling with and eventually will need back surgery—at least two, from what my doctors are telling me. They have also recently found out my back is fractured. We are still flabbergasted on how that happened. I do my best not to complain; I try to keep my head held high, and I just keep asking God for guidance and strength to get over all of these illnesses. But right now, I'd be lying if I said I wasn't struggling. I'm absolutely miserable. I hate feeling like I can't do for myself, but at the moment, I can't. Any donation will be greatly appreciated. If cancer has impacted you or your family's life in some way, please feel free to make a donation in memory of a loved one or in honor of someone currently battling the disease. Medical care is not all that is needed for healing! We humbly ask you to also support my family with your prayers. We truly believe in the power of prayer and wholeheartedly trust that God is in control. In Him lies all our hope. If you cannot donate, it's totally understandable, but at least keep me and my family in your prayers.