tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86380588481296922252012-02-16T02:08:58.835-08:00Lindsey Shaun Christensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14712653291806789593noreply@blogger.comBlogger21100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8638058848129692225.post-66915508641638149102008-11-19T21:32:00.000-08:002008-11-19T21:58:50.620-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_KisjGPm4TWc/SST4Nx_yVkI/AAAAAAAAA4c/_FvhxzL_8q8/s1600-h/small+mi+madre+4.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 344px; height: 500px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_KisjGPm4TWc/SST4Nx_yVkI/AAAAAAAAA4c/_FvhxzL_8q8/s800/small+mi+madre+4.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270610379573188162" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">My Story:</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">This is my second bout with breast cancer.  The first time was 13 years ago and I went through the process asking questions and accepting treatment.  I spent the years following learning to deal with fibromyalgia that was triggered by the cancer treatments.  And I told myself I would never go through chemotherapy again.  When i discovered the lump this time, in May 2008, I knew what it was before I went for the diagnostic mammogram.  Don't ask me how, I just knew.  There were many things in my life that were not okay, that were huge burdens, and in my head I though I didn't want to be here anymore.  I have wonderful children, a husband, parents, and many siblings I love, but I knew a journey with cancer was a lone and solitary journey.  I had to reach deep within myself to find the strength to fight, and to make the choice to live.  In the process, I discovered God had prepared me to deal with this ugly monster again.  I have been better able to care for myself, to feel good in-between the bad times, and stronger; I have felt more educated about choices.  And throughout the six months of treatment, prayer has brought me strength, solace, and peace.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">My hope for anyone struggling with an illness such as cancer, is that you may find the answers you need.  i hope and pray for you that you have the strength to fight, and to be a survivor.  If I can do it twice, you can do it!</span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8638058848129692225-6691550864163814910?l=thealohomora.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Lindsey Shaun Christensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14712653291806789593noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8638058848129692225.post-89358251584812907672008-10-01T22:03:00.001-07:002008-10-01T22:04:31.301-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_KisjGPm4TWc/SORWLbb88RI/AAAAAAAAAdI/PtxwFbZu-6s/s1600-h/WSD_2008_BCRide_5x7_email_template.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_KisjGPm4TWc/SORWLbb88RI/AAAAAAAAAdI/PtxwFbZu-6s/s400/WSD_2008_BCRide_5x7_email_template.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252417819764388114" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; ">For more information go to </span><a href="http://www.trekaf.com"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; ">www.trekaf.com</span></a></span><br /></div></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8638058848129692225-8935825158481290767?l=thealohomora.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Lindsey Shaun Christensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14712653291806789593noreply@blogger.com0