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Rayne, Louisiana
You've got to be kidding me, I have Breast Cancer? My name is Madelene Boudreaux. I just had my 51st birthday and my present was cancer. Although it wasn't the present I was expecting, I have decided to embrace it as such. My life as it existed is changed. Even though my diagnosis is that I have the most common breast cancer you can have (80% of the women who get breast cancer have this one) and the actual tumor was only 1.2 centimeters and there was only a microscopic spec in one lymph node... things just changed overnight. I feel confident that I will be healed with all the surgery, chemo and radiation, as well as the prayers, the shift in lifestyle and health changes, all of this with God as my Healer overseeing the whole plan. Most importantly, sunsets are more beautiful, my children are more precious and I cry for everything. Such clarity prevails, where life was blurry. I know my healing will come gently through trusted medical professionals, faith in a loving God and prayerful friends. I am surrounded by love with my family of eight kids and a great husband and a community of kind spirits!

Thursday, April 2, 2009

The Port is Gone!!




Today, bright and early, I had my surgery to remove my mediport. The nurse in the picture with me is Jill, Dr. Breaux's PA. She is definitely a BRIGHT LIGHT for me in this journey. She was a sweet, reassuring voice for me from the very beginning of all this. Today once again, she encouraged me and joined with me in my joy of moving forward! I have encountered some really great nurses along the way. I have been well taken care of. The after effects of this surgery are very similar to a trip to La Fonda. Like 4 GOOD margaritas, but not so good once they start to wear off!! Will sleep it off this afternoon!
Today I have included a picture of Bryan and Kristin, taken a couple Sunday's ago while we flew kites in the backyard. Little Evie is due to arrive at the end of this month. We are so excited and looking forward to the blessing of another little baby in the family. Life is good! Counting blessings everyday!
Radiation begins on Monday.
 

3 comments:

Matt Boudreaux said...

glad everything went well and that you are relaxing now! you've just completed another step in the process of getting all this behind you!

Anonymous said...

Glad to hear that your sugery went well.I thought about you today.Take care....... Kim Hebert

Kellie said...

Well Well, looking HOT as always. I have never seen someone go into surgery looking like a DIVA!!!!!