I've already had a rough month, but nothing compared to this. On the first day of starting my new job at the plastic surgery office, I received a phone call that no one wants to get. "Your biopsy came back positive for cancer and we need to get you scheduled to see oncology." I hadn't even heard from my doctor yet when I received the call; I guess oncology beat him to it. The shock that hit my body is something I can't describe. I immediately burst into tears and then I got angry. I eat healthy. I work out when I can. I don't drink. I don't smoke. I don't do drugs. I don't eat pork. I barely eat beef. I take supplements and very good care of myself. How did this happen to me?

A few days prior, my oldest daughter had told me about a story she saw on Instagram about a mother who kept her diagnosis from her daughter, and her daughter didn't find out her mom was sick until she died. She said, "Mom, I don't ever wanna find out this way. I don't ever want you going through anything alone." So I immediately told my three kids the devastating news that I had just received. Then I put on a brave face and went to my first day of work. I was in a bad dream, and every patient that came in with skin cancer was a grim reminder of what I still had to face at the end of the day.

I have met with my oncologist, and I am to be getting my thyroid removed on July 11. Unfortunately, like I mentioned, it was the first day of my new job, and my 90 days is not even started, so my health insurance is not due to kick in until September. I wasn't worried about it. I barely go to the doctor, and then this happened. I am asking, as much as I hate to, for help with my medical expenses. I do not want to delay getting the surgery. I do not want to risk anything spreading or becoming worse. If you can't donate anything, I understand. I have some mighty prayer warriors on my side, and I am staying positive that this will just be another battle to add to my belt. Just another bump in the road.

Thank you for reading this far, and hug or forgive someone you love today. Life is unpredictable.