I still can’t believe it. I guess I’m in denial. It feels just like it did when I was 16 and pregnant. This can’t be happening to me. This happens to other people. Not me. Not young (ok, maybe 38 isn’t exactly young, but it’s young for this!), healthy women with no family history. Breast cancer. I’m so sick of it already. Yet here I am writing about it! Only because I have to. I have no choice. The journalist in me is mad at myself that I didn’t start documenting everything two and a half weeks ago when I found the first lump. (Yes, I found it, and yes, there are more then one – I’ll go into all that soon.) I’ve also felt guilty for awhile that I’ve neglected this blog. So now the blog is evolving with me. It’s going to be about a different type of journey now – more of a life journey than traveling from place to place. Feel free to unsubscribe if this just isn’t your type of thing. (I’d like to unsubscribe myself.)
It just didn’t feel right giving all of my updates on Facebook- and I know not everyone is on Facebook (right, Dad?) . So I’ll put major updates here instead, and you can either subscribe by clicking the ‘Sign me up!’ box on the right, or check back here every now and then… Thank you for sticking with me on this journey. I know it’s not going to be fun like the last one, and certainly won’t have similar photo ops, but it will be … real.
Amy's America 
I am so sorry Amy. Hard to believe. My prayers are definitely with you. I know you have a strong spirit and will give it a good fight! I wish there was more I could do for you. Thanks for sharing. I would like to be updated.
Annemarie
Thank you Annemarie! xo
As you must know, our prayers are with you. You will get through this nightmare. There is a light at the end of the tunnel. So many people are praying for you. If there is anything we can do for you, please let us know. We have kept in touch with your mother as we didn’t want to have you go through the whole scenerio.
Love Ginny and Papa
Thank you both – I know that you’re right! Just can’t wait for it all to be over and to relax with everyone at the Cape this summer! 🙂 love,
Amy
Oh Amy! My heart is with you. Know that you have a strong support system. Just say the word and we are all here! Big Hugs! Cheri
Thanks Cheri! xo
I signed up! My prayers and thoughts are with my little friend Amy. If you need anything call me and I will watch for updates. HUGS
Thanks Vic! xo
Just remember, that you’ve got tons of support. While we can’t go through this for you, some of us have gone through similar stuff.
Call me anytime that you need to vent, commiserate, or just need some cheering up. I may live out here in the burbs but I’m only a car ride/train ride away and have no problem coming to see you to go grab a cup of tea or sit and watch a movie, etc. Whatever you need.
Big hugs dear,
Vicky
You’re awesome Vicky – thank you for everything – especially sharing your story! I’m going to pass it on… xo