[Peggy]

I have found an amazingly supportive world out there since my diagnosis. My family has been there for whatever I need. My husband has gone to every appointment, chemo, test...to be there for me. My son offered to relocate his family to be here for me (I declined), my daugher calls often and drives the two hours to visit frequently. My other son flew in from Japan to be with me during surgery. My two sisters live in distant states, but call often and arranged a "sister" trip this summer.

My coworkers are very supportive also...My boss is dealing with leukemia so we can really talk and know when it is "too much help."..

My friends are there for me, too. I haven't gone to a support group, but they have certainly reached out and invited me.

The Cancer Center staff is also a big support. They ask about my children, my grandchildren, and my dogs..The dogs have also been a big support. How can you be down when a dog is holding his toy, wagging his tail, and just wanting to play.

People I don't even know at work go out of their way to introduce themselves and let me know they support me....it has been truly amazing.

God and prayer are a constant and continuing presence of love and support.

I may have breast cancer with all the "yucky" and frightening experiences that go with that, but I have been truly blessed this last year. It has been absolutely overwhelming and I am humbled by the generosity and kindness of others...including those on this board.