Jackie's Journey

By Anita G. Simpson

This is for Jackie Spear,

Jackie wanted to share her story to people who are going through

the battle with cancer and to share this to the Caregivers, who have

• Language: English
• Publisher: BookTrail Publishing
• Release date: Nov 28, 2021
• ISBN: 9781637676240

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Copyright © 2021 Anita G. Simpson

Paperback: 978-1-63767-623-3

Hardcover: 978-1-63767-625-7

eBook: 978-1-63767-624-0

Library of Congress Control Number: 2021923277

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Contents

Section 1:   The Day My Life Changed Forever: Breast Cancer Stage Three to Stage Five

Section 2:   James’ Story My Husband, My Caregiver

Section 3:   Resources

Resources for help in the Battle against cancer and the hardships that come with it

Section 1

The Day My Life Changed Forever: Breast Cancer Stage Three to Stage Five.

LET’S BEGIN.

James, and I, fight for my life.

Whether you have this darkness, or you know someone who has, this is my story. I hope it gives you a bit of insight. He was the love of my life, Whiskey; he went to heaven before me.

Jackie, and her horse Whiskey

James, and I, hoping this operation will get it all out.

I woke up feeling lumps in my breast. I let my beautiful husband know about it, and he suggested we take a trip to my doctor that morning. When we arrived, I was advised to go through some tests and x-rays, which were extremely painful for me. My husband could see I was hurting. He said, My love, I am here to comfort you.

The nurse said the doctor would be in contact in a week or so and to rest up. My husband and I walked back to the car. He opened the car door for me as he always has, and we drove home. He got me out of the car and told me to rest and he would take care of everything.

I sat in our home thinking of what would happen if I had this darkness come over my life. What would I tell my family and who would look after my family I adored so much?

A week passed. My husband made me a cup of tea before he went to work and kissed me on the cheek. He said, Have a great day. Ring me if you need me, and I will race home as fast as the wind.

Do you ever get that feeling when the phone rings—that feeling of oh no or is it really going to happen? That darkness is going to come over you?

RING, RING. Should I answer or let it ring? No, this cannot wait.

Hello?

Yes, Mrs. Spear, this is Dr. Rodgers. I have your results. I have made an appointment for this afternoon for you to come in, if possible.

Yes doctor, I will call my husband and let him know. We can come in within the hour, if you do not mind.

By, all means, Mrs. Spear. See you soon.

James rushed home faster than the wind could get there. The silence in the car was strong between us, and we both were thinking the same thing. He grabbed my leg so hard and held my hand. We were both hoping for positive results. Stay strong, my love, I said to him, and he said the same to me.

If anything happens, if darkness takes over, I will be by your side through it. I am here through thick and thin, my love.

The traffic was crazy, and the lights always turned red at the worst time—makes you wonder why. At the most important times, this happens.

James parked the car, an around to my door and opened it, saying, It will be OK. We will go through this together. We made a promise to each other on our wedding day. For better or for worse, through rich and through poor, through sickness and health, I will be there every step of our life. Entering the doctor’s surgery, I turned to him with loving eyes, terrified, but ready for anything.

Hi doctor, said James, what are the results?

I told him, Please my love, be calm, as we sat, both nervous but still ready for anything. I did not really want him to see or want him to really know the pain I was feeling in my breast.

Well, Mr. and Mrs. Spear, the results are not good. The doctor had a tear run down his cheek and I just knew.

Yes doctor? James said nervously.

Yes, what is it?

Mrs. Spear, you have stage three cancer. I am so sorry to have to tell you this.

We both looked at each other and I just cried and said, What the hell!

THE DARKNESS

THE EVIL

THE AGGRESSIVE

The biggest fight of my life—I was so angry at