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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!

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Layni's DARE graduation


Yesterday, while we were away Layni had her DARE graduation at school and her nanny,  Blanche and Blair and Audrey showed up to show their support. Layni seems so grown up this year. 
Malorie and Tyler pitched in by watching the younger kids for a night while we were away, then the next night they went to Blair and Glen's. It's so nice to leave town knowing that everything you leave behind is being handled so supportively. Thanks guys!
We truly enjoyed our little getaway. 
Am still experiencing some shooting pain through my breast and am letting the burn settle down. Will see Dr. Harwood tomorrow and see when I will resume treatment. Almost there... almost there!

1 comment:

Blair Thibodeaux said...

The kids were great and we enjoyed spending time with them! Like always, Audrey was very excited to be with them, and didn't want to miss a beat...Nosey Rosey! Glad you enjoyed yourself, you deserve a little quiet time every now and then. And yes Layni Bug is getting so big, she is still so precious and sweet, glad we got to go to her graduation. Love u