Finally a little good news...

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In the middle of a workshop I was teaching today my Dr. called to tell me that there is no cancer in my lymph nodes!! I am so happy about that I could jump for joy! I also (at least for now) do not have to have radiation. I do have to have chemo first and then surgery. I go to see the Cancer Dr. on the 30th to find out when chemo will start and how long it will be. I am not looking forward to that part at all. I am not certain just yet, but I may not be allowed to work during that time. Once I get a definite plan from the Dr. I'll go get my hair cut. I will probably cry. I realize that's vain...but still.

God has placed so many wonderful people in my path that know what it's like and have promised to help me in so many ways. It just blows me away. He is walking with me down this hellish road and He is holding onto me, sometimes carrying me, and placing what I need right in front of me before I even realize I need it.

Of course, there is always a little bad to temper the good and I had that today as well. I have 2 tumors, right next to each other, but they are exactly the same type and have not spread any further. Thus the decision to go ahead with chemo first and kill off as many cancerous cells as possible before the surgery. I don't know yet what type of chemo I will have or for how long. Once I meet with my Dr. on the 30th I should have a pretty clear plan.

Prayer Requests for today:

  1. Please pray for my continued healing from this week's procedures. I look like I've been beaten with a bat and it feels like it too. The last two nights have been rough.
  2. Begin praying now for the next Dr. I am to meet on the 30th. His name is Dr. Markow. I don't know anything about him, but I am extremely grateful that he is located over here in Leland very close to where I live so that will be a good thing. 
  3. Pray that he will be able to come up with the perfect plan to help me rid my body of this evil invader.
  4. Pray for my family. 
  5. Pray that I will stay well during chemo.
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Comments

  1. UnknownJuly 18, 2018 at 5:47 PM

    I will continue to pray for you, Amy, Scott, Alex, Taylor & Jarod. I will pray for your Doctor as well.

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  2. UnknownJuly 18, 2018 at 7:48 PM

    I will continue to keep you in my prayers for healing, for your family, for the doctors. My love and hugs to you.

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