{"id":1112,"date":"2013-11-28T05:32:13","date_gmt":"2013-11-28T05:32:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/turningheadsproject.org\/?p=1112"},"modified":"2014-01-23T12:57:09","modified_gmt":"2014-01-23T20:57:09","slug":"kristina","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/turning-heads.org\/kristina\/","title":{"rendered":"Kristina"},"content":{"rendered":"

After discovering that I had a large mass on my left ovary, it was determined that I must get surgery right away in order to prevent complications from the mass.\u00a0 My regular check-up appointment was on a Monday and I had surgery the same week on Thursday.\u00a0 My follow-up appointment was scheduled two weeks later.\u00a0 I spent the next couple of days resting and so thankful to have my boyfriend Danny by my side as I was not able to do a lot of moving.\u00a0 Overwhelmed from the surgery, I was looking forward to the weeks flying by so I could once again be back to my normal self and workout without any complications.\u00a0<\/p>\n

I got a call on the Monday of the week I had my follow-up appointment.\u00a0 My appointment wasn\u2019t until Friday though.\u00a0 They said they wanted me to come in early because the doctor had changed her weekend plans.\u00a0 I thought it sounded kind of funny.\u00a0 So there I go, on my way to the office.\u00a0 Little did I know, that was the day my entire life would change.\u00a0 I still remember it like it was yesterday.\u00a0 Dr. Wilson saying softly as I sat down in her office, \u201cI\u2019m sorry kiddo, but you have to get chemotherapy\u201d.<\/p>\n

What just happened?\u00a0 Is this real life?\u00a0 I am 25 years old, as healthy as can be, and I have cancer.\u00a0 The next couple of weeks, in the midst of struggling with the insurance company, I found out I had to have another surgery for a port, that I would definitely lose my hair and that my prognosis was not so good.\u00a0 Wow, talk about a lot to take in.\u00a0 This is when I learned how strong I really was.\u00a0 The pain of the chemo, losing my hair, the struggle with not being able to do normal activities as I once did-that was not my personal battle.\u00a0 My battle, my journey, was about being confident that I will defeat this disease.<\/p>\n

How powerful the prognosis truly affects you even when you have all the other obstacles in the way.\u00a0 Everything else seemed so unimportant.\u00a0 I am literally fighting for my life.\u00a0 Thankfully, God picked me up and got me through day by day.\u00a0 He brought a huge support system into my life and relationships that will be everlasting.\u00a0 God thank you for giving me strength, bringing peace to my mind and giving me courage even on days when I just want to break down and cry.\u00a0 This journey has brought me closer to God, and for that I am very thankful. \u00a0I know the future holds unanswered questions, but with the love and support that surrounds me, I can only come out on top.<\/p>\n

Thank you Turning Heads for making me feel extremely special and loved.\u00a0 Your uplifting attitudes and compassionate hearts are exceptionally refreshing and captivating.\u00a0 You are bringing a sense of hope and confidence in people\u2019s individual battles, giving them peace of mind that they are not alone and that they should be proud of who they are and what they have overcome.\u00a0 Cancer is a nasty, tough fight and it is definitely not easy, but being positive and finding peace within your heart will help you defeat any struggle within your mind.<\/p>\n

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