Yep! Gospel means “good news” and my MRI gave me some of that today. Praise the Lord my breasts aren’t tumorized and my nodes aren’t enlarged…alleluia!!! This makes me sooooooo happy. And, it also makes me an excellent candidate for lumpectomy plus … Continued
Did you know some hospitals may be in-network under your insurance plan, but they may also use out-0f-network physicians to do things like give you the knock out juice? And, did you know you may get stuck with the bill? … Continued
Today was my first ever MRI. I was nervous about it because I dislike small spaces. I’m not claustrophobic, but I avoid crowded elevators. My doctor gave me a prescription for Xanex so I could relax prior to the test and he told … Continued
Well, I’m in day 11 as a cancer survivor! Last night I had a comedy show at a small church in Frankfort, IL. I didn’t feel like going at all, but as they say…the show must go on. I prayed … Continued
Just 9 short days ago, I was diagnosed with the “C” word. And, suddenly, my focus has flipped from my normal chaotic and busy life to my new “Breast Cancer Survival” chaotic and busy life. I’ve had three mammograms, one … Continued
Friends….Please pray for me and my family as this week I was diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma (breast cancer). Muffin and I will be meeting with doctors next week to determine a treatment plan. The good news is, the tumor is … Continued
Originally posted August 2008 Like most big families, we have found ways to cut corners and make the finances work. We buy groceries at Aldi and Sam’s and we have a side of beef and a whole pig in our … Continued
Originally posted August 2008 When you have five children, the potential for adventure lurks in every moment. We have rocks up the nose stories, fire in the oven stories, wet cement stories, but there is one DeGraaf story that has become … Continued
Originally posted August 2008 Getting our entire family to church on Sunday morning is a miracle nothing short of Moses and his Red Sea crossing. The weekly arrival of the DeGraaf Family at our house of worship is generally preceded … Continued
Originally posted August 2008 This morning, I got my second mammogram EVER (2 years overdue). I wish that there was an official “U.S. Department of Mammography” to which I could make a few suggestions. I should google it. If anyone … Continued