<?xml version="1.0"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>LueBrown's Journal RSS Feed</title><link>http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/mynbcf/members/luebrown/journals/rss</link><description>LueBrown's Journal RSS Feed</description><item><title><![CDATA[My Journey continues]]></title><link>http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/mynbcf/members/luebrown/journals/7564</link><guid>http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/mynbcf/members/luebrown/journals/7564</guid><description><![CDATA[August 28, 2007
Since Sunday, my blessings have been overflowing. I am at peace with my pending surgery and can now discuss it without tearing up.  My sleep is still not restful, but when I do wake up, I just pray to the father for this love and that he continues to bless those sisters that are going through the same ordeal and my family and friends.

The Surgery/Reconstructive Surgery will be on the same day, thanks to my surgeon; he was persistent with getting everything scheduled together.  I am truly blessed to have him as my doctor.  I feel confidant that my care is in the best hands possible and that I will be fine.

Today I went for my pre-admission testing and instructions; it was somewhat unnerving, but everyone was patient and understanding.

Tomorrow will be another good day for I am blessed with family, extended family,  great friends and a wonderful husband.

September 10, 2007

I had my surgery as scheduled and have begun the healing process.  I am not sure of the date that chemo will start, my doctor wants me to heal more, I think in about 4 weeks.  

I feel fine and just have to be patient until the next phase, I am also adjusting to having breast-cancer even though it was removed.  So many steps to recovery, but I am not giving up hope.

I will say my prayers for all of you and pray that you have a speedy recovery and become cancer free.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Journey]]></title><link>http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/mynbcf/members/luebrown/journals/7551</link><guid>http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/mynbcf/members/luebrown/journals/7551</guid><description><![CDATA[August 23, 2007

Today was a much better day than earlier this week.  Just telling everyone was hard and very emotional.  My son (he is an only child) is taking this news very hard, but he is a strong man and calls me daily to give me support.

I am so blessed to have so many friends and family members supporting me during this stressful time.

Phil is my rock and his quiet presence gives me strength to keep going, taking one step at a time.

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