Maddy

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Dear Maddy,

I'm not currently a Navy wife (my husband was Naval Reserves, but out now) but I

was born into a Naval family. It's real hard not have more control over their

schedules.

As far as that goes, we were supposed to move to India (this month) when my

cancer was discovered. Since it was DCIS Stage 0, we opted to pursue treatment

and continue to pursue the move - just more slowly. The same week we got my

diagnosis, my husband's boss got fired and the company changed the entire job

offer - still India, but way different city. Aaagh. I cannot with integrity

commit to this new city before seeing it (the other one had obvious advantages

for our family; the new one has obvious disadvantages). But the company wants a

committment well before my treatment is finishes. Soooooo.....here I am,

preparing to fly to India for week between surgery (partial mastectomy) and

radiation. I'm just praying that I can do it. I am tired of the decisions and

the turmoil, with both the bc and the move. On the other hand, India keeps my

mind occupied in a positive direction.

It does take a strong woman! Hang in there!