campbell

"Help, I'm alive my heart keeps beating like a hammer.
Come take my pulse, the pace is on a run away train."

Ahoy SG land.
So I've got some updates.
Taking things one day at a time, I've been to more doctors appointments,
and consulatations at this point in my life than ever.
Pokes and peeks, lists of questions, about cervical cancer itself,
my medical history, eating habits, how I sleep,ect.
Through it all, I've been trying to surround myself with good friends and good times.
In hopes that a happy lifestyle will bring along a healthier one too.

This week, I made my first surgery appointment.
I finally found a doctor who's willing to work with me, one step at a time.
Willing to see me in her office, and charge me little to nothing, as well as take time out of her book, to schedule my first surgery & treatment, and work a payment plan.
This might not be crazy to alot of you, however, there's been laws passed in which treatment can't be administered until payment is made. Which is absolutely insane, due to this economy, and because of it...things like this are happening and people are getting more sick.
Anyway, side rant,...this particular Dr saved a friend of mines life.
& is going to save mine.

I'm just happy to have a flashlight shining in this Dark ass tunnel.
I've been nervous, alone,and running around with a chicken with my head cut off.
I can't work, which means I cant make money, which means I cant pay for needed procedures,
catch 22? yeah, and totally not the awesome band that everyone loves to super skank to.

Regardless, Apologies if this update is all over the place, because I am too!
=)

I've been spending alot of time listening to music, and trying out new things.
I've been writing down accomplishments, and cool things I've experienced during all of this.
Researching on my computer, and driving around doctor to doctor has also helped me see new things, and stumble upon people I may have not in this situation.

I'm basically trying to remember that everything happens for a reason,
and every reason just happens to be a learning lesson...

My first surgery is scheduled for the day before my birthday, and on my first "pillow fight".
Which sucks because I'll be turning 24 in my bed, however, I'll be turning 24, and also stinks because
I cant take part in my first fight night, but I'll be able to nurse myself back to health. In which will lead to a much better first fight night.

This past week, I got to see my little brother graduate, give a speech and get chosen for the scholarship.
I've squashed beef with some old neighbors. Attended Motor City's Pride Fest and fell in love.
Found out that I'm being drawn into a comic book @ Detroit Comics Second annual party,
& went to a punk rock prom...in which I had a way better time at than my own! AND got suprised by one of my best friends with Metric tickets and her coming home from Chicago just to take me! (early bday present)
Just in a week, I got to to all of this, and with these experiences I took in the smaller things out of the good times, the smiles I caused, the names I remembered, the hands I shook, the look on the faces of people when their favorite song comes on,...the smells, the sights, the people...the life of everything.


Organizing a fundraiser and still graciously taking donations,
this thing will get taken care of one way or another, and I will grow as a person.
Bigger hearted and better off.

I'm ever so thankful to have such supportive people in my life, both here on the site, and outside in the world.
I wish I could stretch my arms around every single person thats been there for me, or is still th ere for me on a daily basis. Anyone who donated a nickel to my cause, or even a positive thought sent my way...THANK YOU.
Thank you for being you, and being compassioniate towards another human being.
Its people like YOU, that make the world a better place.

With that said, I'm going to get off my butt and get into something a little less, what I wore last night.

Chins up, and smiles on! Enjoy your day everyone.

Donations Welcome & Very appreciated.


Pancakes,
Campbell


Ps: I shall post some photos for your viewing pleasure.
My camera has been my best friend.
Dear Canon Rebel with the electric tape and no lens cover,
I love you.
Love,
Campbell