This week is fast coming to an end, I am so grateful for my job at Maui Diagnostic Imaging (MDI). My MDI family has been nothing but supportive since the “Unsub” was discovered. Everyone is respecting my privacy, but I do not mind talking to my coworkers about it, the “C” word is not voodoo! I love my job here on Maui, and I am sharing my story with some patients. I have to be careful though as I only have 15 minute time slots with patients. I have been working for MDI for 13 months now, so I am now to the point where I am doing mammograms on patients that I imaged last year. The patients are excited to see that I am still at MDI, they ask me if I have enjoyed my first year on Maui? What am I supposed to say? I share my story, I had one patient get emotional, she asked me if she could give me a hug? I never had someone ask for permission to hug me! When we hugged, she told me that I had good energy and that I would be fine.
I am looking forward to this weekend, I will paddle out Saturday morning with the “Pink Paddlers”. Not sure what I will do the rest of the weekend. Perhaps I will just go play tourist, and walk around the resorts and enjoy the beauty of Maui!
Next week will be a short work week for me as I go to Oahu for two days to meet the whole team that will be involved in my care. Not sure if Chemo will start next week, however I know it will start real soon, this is the “Calm Before the Storm.”
My Breast Cancer Journey 
Hi pina, as fellow mammography r and friend I thank you for sharing your story , just letting you know that I am here for you, and to let you know I understand ,. Glad how your handling this . May God be with you , and the team that will be taking care of you . DELIA
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Thank you Delia for reaching out, this has certainly been a whirlwind, I have an amazing family and faith, I am aware of what is to come, sometimes knowing can be scary…..keep me in prayer……Pina
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Josefina, wherever you go and whatever happens, those of us who care about you will always be thinking positive and fond thoughts of you. Go fight and keep your amazing attitude. Thank you for sharing your story and your journey with us. Though we be far away, we are with you.
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Thank you Annie! Will keep blogging through out this life event. Certainly this was not in our “five year plan”, but with God, family and friends support , not to mention and amazing medical team, I will be stronger!!!!!
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