December 22, 1999 I went for my annual exam with the GYN. It was then that he found the lump. December 23 I had my first mammogram & ultrasound and on Dec 24 I had the biopsy. By this point I already knew the answer, that it was cancer. The doctor called me on Monday to confirm the news. I was devastated to say the least. We had just moved to the Chicago area and living with family until we could find our own home. My daughter was 2 1/2 at the time. I thought life had ended. Well, needless to say it didn't. I'm now 9 years out and doing great! I've learned lots of life changing lessons along the way and made many wonderful friends. I'll never be the same person I was then but I think it's for the best.
I walk because I can, I walk for those who can't, I walk so my daughter will not have to.
