This is my story. This is my song.

Jeanne Sabback

May 8, 2024

Life can be so routine and ordinary until it is not.   It was the time of year for my annual mammogram.  It is a time with an underlying edge of anxiety.  This year my mammogram showed calcifications that were not seen last year.  More views were indicated and stereotactic guided breast biopsy was completed.  Each step of the way was anxiety ridden.  Prayers were enjoined with friends, family and prayer groups for complete healing in Jesus’ s name.  The biopsy returned with the diagnosis of DCIS – ductal carcinoma in situ.  It was a tremendous relief to have a diagnosis of zero stage non-invasive type of breast cancer.

There were some things going on in our family with a need to take a ten-day trip to the Midwest.  The surgeon blessed taking the trip prior to the surgery.  We returned with the comfort of knowing my family was walking with me through the surgery.

My surgery day was a pleasant day with a mid-morning start time for the needle localization prior to the surgery with a noon start time.  The prayers of the faithful joined ours to bring us the peace that passes all understanding.  The staff were like angels surrounding me.

The surgery took about an hour.  Afterwards I had a sense of discomfort but nothing extreme.  Intermittent ice with compression along with Tylenol controlled the pain.  The week flew by.  I found that I was being harassed by worry over the pending pathology report.

On Friday we received the notice that the path report was available.  I had a wave of anxiety that I needed to give to God.  We waited until after supper to deal with it.  As we focused on the report we realized it was the best possible news!!!  All parts of the tissue were NEGATIVE for ANY cancer cells.  We were relieved and extremely grateful with much joy.

A few days later at  my post-op appointment, my surgeon confirmed the negative report and stated that I needed no further treatment.  I was able to get together for lunch with some close friends.  I shared my witness with the good news,  My faith community had meant so much in walking through this uncertain several months of diagnosis and treatment.  My husband Mike was the real gift of presence and spiritual powerhouse intimately involved in my journey.

What a gift of faith to have Jesus in my life.  He has placed people to walk with me on my spiritual journey.

This is my story, this is my song.  Praising my Savior all the day long!  (Blessed Assurance)