Trying to catch my breath

So much has happened in the last few days that has been shocking, severe, redemptive, beautiful and helped me to consider the grace of God in present moments.
On a trip to the beach with my family last month, several of them noticed the bruises on my arms and legs. It was because my youngest sister had dealt with leukemia, that she asked me to check it out the problem. After a few weeks, the bruises and friends persisting; I went in to see my PA. He ordered blood work that was repeated, then sent me on to a hematology oncology specialist. Phyllis, Wendy and I met with the specialist and his team. They informed me that this was more than a consult, that they wanted to do a bone marrow biopsy and aspiration and repeat my blood work. The results came back once again abnormal, there were an increasing number of immature white cells ( blasts) in my blood and a decreasing amount of heathly red cells and platelets. The following day, Friday, we returned to hear a confirmation that I do have Acute Myelocytic Leukemia. I am going to be admitted to Forsyth Medical Center on Monday. They'll begin chemotherapy the first day. I'll be in the hospital for about a month. 2 weeks to knock out the bad cells ( and good) two weeks for my bone marrow to regenerate. That is enough of a plan for now. Each patient is different, so it's easier not to guess about the next phase.
I am so convinced that this is revealing part of God's good and perfect will for my life. Your prayers are so important, so pray for me.
Pray for me. Pray that my house will rent for the 6 months I'll be in the hospital or living with friends. Pray for my family as they are in other geographic areas and will travel to be with me at different times.
Come and visit, send me mail, comment on my blog! There is a kitchen where you can cook with me or for me. I'll need walking buddies to keep count of my laps around the floor.
When my white counts get really low, someone will post a no visitor sign on the blog or I will.
No fresh fruit or flowers. No visitors who even think that they might be sick:) - My friends are dictating to me at this point - they are also saying call or e-mail them as needed
Wendy millerhousemail@aol.com for any questions or updates
Amy Sgroi sgroifam@earthlink.net to schedule a time to sit with me or spend the night - but come anytime! We just need definite coverage as well.
This has been a long post, got to get some rest.
It's been a good day.
Rhonda