Thursday, July 19, 2012

7/19/2012

We just got back from Florida with my family and we had a really great time. I also got some great news on the trip. I have tested negative for the BRCA breast cancer gene, very relieved not just for myself, but for my other family members as well! So happy! We are heading back down to Peoria today and I have my consultation with Dr. Jones, my plastic surgeon on Friday morning. We'll come back home for a few days and then go back to Peoria on Tuesday. Surgery is set for Wednesday. I am feeling nervous and anxious, but ready as well. 

Thanks again for all of the comments, cards, phone calls, and texts it has really made me smile to hear from all of the people who have reached out. It helps to know there are so many friends and family from all over sending me prayers and positive thoughts. Thank you! 

6 comments:

  1. I've been so chicken to post a comment because I'm a chickenshit, though I've been checking this blog constantly. I've been thinking about you, tony, Leo and violet a great deal and not much else.
    Be strong

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  2. Colleen...happy for your good news about the genetic test being negative. You are in my thoughts and will continue to be in the coming days especially.

    Stay strong!
    Kathy Seymour

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  3. you know your blog has been open on my toolbar since it's inception. i refresh it every day to hope for more news. thanks for keeping us all updated. i am so glad to hear the good word on the testing. i doubt nothing but the best prognosis for you, my dear. so much love to you, tony and your little darlins.

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  4. Yeah !!! Thank god. One less thing to factor in everything you have to sort out. I have been thinking of the cozzi clan often which reminds me how much after all these years I never had a better pie then a tony cozzi pie.
    Sending love....
    Colleen

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  5. sooo glad you and all the Brennans had a few days to relax in the sun together and the baby cuzns can start their lifetime of bonding and fun..little charlie, violet and leo I know you are experiencing some butterflies..but I know all will go well and you have such luv and support as you travel this journey..much luv from the corsos and don't forget the "massage" down the road :)

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  6. Praise God!!!! I'm so glad for you...and Violet and the rest of your family. I'm glad you were able to get away for some quality "Brennan time." Thinking of and praying for you all. Love you!

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