The mood of my family and myself was a positive one. At times we got discourage, but tried to continue to encourage one another as  we went through this. We knew what the word of God said, but we knew that we had to deal with this big giant in our life.

    On the following Monday, my daughter and I went to the surgeon to discuss the different procedures. I felt since this was her profession, then she can give me good advice. To be honest, that day I couldn't think clearly. My daughter had to explain to me the difference between a lumpectomy and mastectomy. We thought that a lumpectomy would be the best choice, because they would only remove the cancer.

    My surgery was on January 26, 2007, this is when things changed. I thought I was going to have a lumpectomy, but the day of my surgery we found got that the cancer spread. So, instead I had to have a mastectomy, which means that I would have to have my   breast remove. I thank God for my husband Elder J. Maxwell, we prayed before making that our finally decision. We knew whatever the surgeon had to do God was in control. Just before going back in the operation room, the Lord allowed me to feel my family heavy hearts. Then, I was determined to fight for my life.

   
    After about 8 to 9 hours of surgery and I was lying in the recovery room. I didn't get to see my family and church family, but I knew they were praying. I could feel strength from everyone prayers.  My doctors were so overwhelmed with all the support I had.

    
    After 4 weeks from the surgery I had to make other decision base on my treatment. The treatment were supposed to be 32 weeks of radiation and 6 to 8 hours of chemotherapy. I couldn't accept that all .  I truly believe that was too much. We began to pray and with the Intercessionary team and God changed my treatment methods. I only had to take chemotherapy every 3 weeks for 6 months, tell me that's not God.

    After my last chemotherapy treatment, the enemy was mad. My body went into some kind of shock. I couldn't walk or even move for myself. Tiffany took me to the ER, and they had to immediately admitted me right away.  My nerves were badly damage. After a week of testing they found out that I suffered from neuropathy due to the chemotherapy. Due to this I couldn't stand for a long period of time.    My nerves were in really bad shape. I know that there is nothing to hard for God.

    After a while things were looking good, until the end of 2007. The doctors gave me more bad news. My husband took me to the doctor, and we was told that they couldn't do anything for me and take me home. My heart dropped and I knew that my husband was also hurt. I felt like giving up, but the Holy Ghost spoke and say go get another opinion. At the time, we didn't know what to do. We has hurting inside,and had nothing else to do rather than pray. It was hard to even tell anyone that the doctor couldn't do anything for me no more.

    I told God that I'm trusting you. I continue to press my way to church, even when I wasn't feeling well. I was pressing beyond my pain, and continue to trust God.  The more I press, the more God started to change some thing is my life. Even when I get to my appointments God had given me favor. One of my nurses ask me why are you so excited, I replied, "God always has the last words."

    
    The year 2008 came and I had to make more hard decisions. My family and I sat down together to try to figure out what to do next.  I had to make sure that my family was in agreement with everything, because their lives had been affected by me having cancer as well. So it was very important to me as a family that we was going to do it together. This was going to be more than the last time.

    In August 2008, I decided to have my last mastectomy done along with reconstruction all at the same time. This surgery was about 16 hours long. I think God for the victory. That's why my name is Victory, because the doctors had very little hope.

    Now I can say that, I am Cancer Free, Thank you Jesus. Everyday, I am receiving my strength. We give all the praises to God Almighty. As for my family goes through the healing process just keep praying for us. Pray that we will continue to do all the will of my Father. The last part of my reconstruction will be on December 23, 2008.

     I want to thank my loving husband of over 20 years Elder Joe Maxwell. My wonderful children Tiffany, Jay Jay, Davonte, and Michael, and my entire family. My parents Mr. and Mrs. John Adams Sr. and Bishop and First Lady Simmons. My New Bethel Family also all of my friends and everyone that supported us. Whatever you have done for my family and I, we pray that God would return it to you 100 folds. I sincere love you all. I wish that I can give you more but time and space won't allow me to. This journey has changed my life, along with my family. We love you Bishop Simmons and the New Bethel Family. I cant' forget about my grandchildren, especially Caleb who always laying hands on me when I'm not feeling well. God Bless You.