Talked to a few different people up at Stanford. I talked to Doctor #2's medical assistant and told her my situation, the urgency, how can she help me etc and she was awesome. She told me that they faxed some information that would help my primary doctor w/the referral and she also said that if I got denied treatment (which was done verbally but I have not gotten the formal letter yet), that Doctor #2 said that he would call Sharp himself to speak to whomever he needed to talk to. Of course I thought this was good news and I will surely hold him to it! :)
I also talked to Radiology/Oncology to see if I could set up a consult appt w/that doctor (it has to be done before any treatment is started) and she said she still hasn't gotten approval but it could come in Monday. I am still going to make an appointment - it'll be week #2 and I can't keep waiting. I just have to assume my situation is the worst and if it isn't, then "I" will have been my own advocate to be on top of things. People who sit around and just 'wait' are the ones you hear that don't have the good outcome - I am not going to be one of them.
This week was a rough one - probably the worst I have had in awhile. Gosh - I know SO MANY of you are praying for me and I need more of them now than ever. I can see how people 'give up' and do what is easiest...................but I just can't. I have to keep believing that all of this will work out!!
My little girls 1st B-day is tomorrow - can't believe it. I am going to enjoy the day and be grateful for my healthy, little girl and all the joy she has brought me.
Today's daily affirmation:
CHANGE YOUR PERCEPTION:
"Remember this maxim: When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change. The way you perceive things is an extremely powerful tool that will allow you to fully bring the power of intention into your life." - Wayne Dyer
I believe that next week will be better than this one. This one is over and it's time to move on.
Thanks to everyone for their support!!!!! I can't thank you enough!
Hugs -
Rachelle
Stay present my friend. You are doing a great job, being proactive. Bad days happen. But try to live in the moment, only. Try not to dwell on the past or worry about the future. It will eat you up. I struggle with this myself. But when I find that balance, letting go of the mind-clutter and fear, I feel peaceful, powerful, and positive. I admire you Rachelle. You get the answers you need. Continue to stay on your doctors like "white on rice".
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Happy Birthday to your beautiful daughter. Enjoy and celebrate.
have a peaceful day.
Love,
Nancy