Onward!

Yet again, I am faced with an enormous challenge. I got my official diagnosis last night. I have Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma. I have cancer.

Luckily, it is treatable and curable. And I tested ALK positive. Apparently, that means I have a higher chance to respond better to treatment. That's great news, because I can recover from this quicker than I initially imagined. But I haven't met with the Oncologist yet, so I'm only assuming that I will have to go through chemotherapy.

This ordeal has haunted me since the end of September, I'm happy to finally know what's going on in my body. And I'm extremely happy to know that it is curable. I like it better now that I know what I have, instead of feeling anxious all the time not knowing what's going on.

Another good news, I'm glad to be in Rochester, NY, because this is where some of the leading researchers of lymphoma are. They have made breakthroughs throughout the years. Even Caroline's mom is acknowledging the medicinal standards here in upstate NY. And she knows what she's talking about, given the nature of her work which entitles her to have access to ALL the doctors' profiles of the USA.

I'm in good hands, and there are a lot of people who care about me - especially my fiance, family, and friends. I've been receiving so much support from everyone, including my employers. This is quite the ordeal to go through as a first-year, full-time music teacher! However, I've been told that my job is secure. And I'm happy that they will support me in any way that they can. That's amazing, considering I found out about this job through Craig's list.

ONWARD! I'm keeping my head up no matter what. The inconvenience will be temporary. There is always a reason why God has put me through the trials that He did. And He has never failed me. NEVER.

I know God will provide.