Quick Update:
Praise God from whom ALL blessings flow!
I went in early this morning for a Chest MRI and a PET scan.
My doc just called with the results of the PET scan, which is a very detailed scan, and there is no sign of cancer! That is truly amazing, and I am so very, very thankful!!!
I am waiting to hear the results of the Chest MRI, but doc does not think it will show anything, since the PET scan was all clear. We will still move forward with surgery on the 29th, as they want to get rid of all breast tissue to minimize the chance of recurrence, and they will still remove lymph node and test it. They will test all removed tissue to make sure there are no cancer cells within that did not show up on the scan.
I am really overwhelmed by this amazing news, and did not expect it, to be honest!! I thought the best news I would get was that the tumor had shrunk and it was only in a lymph node or two. I even thought I might hear that it had spread. Starting out with Grade 3 cancer and a 6 centimeter tumor, I just didn’t know what to expect, but it really is amazing that just 3 months later we are receiving such great news.
What I did know, was that God is good no matter news I would get, and that He has been and would be with me every step of the way, no matter where the path would lead. I was still very fearful, but at most times with a sense of peace, thanks to all the prayers that have gone up for me. I am so thankful for your prayers, I can’t tell you how much they have helped carry me!!
I will keep you all up to date, especially when surgery time is here.
Love and blessings to you all!!
Christie Darago
December 15, 2010 at 6:07 amWOW Amy! As I sit here reading this, I have tears in my eyes! God is amazing and we are so grateful that He is working in your life in such a wonderful way and using you to inspire and encourage so many others. Praying for you as you head towards surgery and know that God will be near every step of the way. Thank You Lord!
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December 14, 2010 at 6:40 pmPraising God and shedding tears for you!!!! He is so good…and you are amazing. Such a light. Wow how he’s using you to touch the world. You are a warrior for him for sure – the darkness will not overwhelm you, and He has overcome! Praying for your surgery!!
Twyla
December 13, 2010 at 5:28 pmThat’s so fantastic. What a praise!
Rose :: FineCraftGuild.com
December 13, 2010 at 7:03 pmI am soooo very happy for you that you are cancer free!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That just makes my day.
Rose
Stacey
December 13, 2010 at 12:37 amAwesome news! Hugs and celebration for you and your family!!!
Anonymous
December 13, 2010 at 12:28 amThat is great news!!! I am so happy for you! Blessings!!!
Nancy
December 12, 2010 at 9:26 pmLove and blessings to you too! God is Great!!!
Hugs,
Nancy
Michelle
December 12, 2010 at 12:47 pmPraising God with you!
Mache'
December 12, 2010 at 8:13 amPraise God! That’s amazing news! Strongs with the surgery, God will carry you through!
erin
December 12, 2010 at 3:32 amHallelujah! What fabulous news. And a perfect time to get it. God is so good! Have a Merry Christmas!
Why Not Sew?
December 11, 2010 at 11:57 pmpraise God! This is wonderful news!
Simply Domestic
December 11, 2010 at 2:44 pmWonderful news! Praising God with you!
Driftwood Girl
December 11, 2010 at 6:47 pmAmy, that is amazing! Our family’s been praying for you and wow, what a beautiful praise! Yay! Praise the Lord! Big Huge Cyber hugs from us 🙂
Susan
December 11, 2010 at 12:10 pmAmen!! Such wonderful news Amy!
Cathy
December 11, 2010 at 4:55 pmThank God!!! What a Christmas gift!
Eileen Smithdeal
December 11, 2010 at 4:54 amWonderful news!!! What a great Christmas gift!
booharts
December 11, 2010 at 4:52 amI have been praying for you. Praise be to God.
I am smiling as I write to you, a sister in Christ, Boo
Amy @ Increasingly Domestic
December 11, 2010 at 3:55 amI am crying tears of joy for you! Wow! That is amazing news:)I am praying that all future tests show the same great news!
Praise God!
Gloria (The Little Red House with the White Porch)
December 11, 2010 at 9:43 amCONGRATULATIONS! I have been trying to follow your ‘journey’ and I was so happy to see this news!!! Yes, as my father used to always say: “The Good Lord Provides” — and I think that Baby Jesus is giving you an early Christmas present! Don’t you?? 🙂
Again, congrats on your WONDERFUL news. Now you and yours can have a wonderful holiday, with a little less worry and stress. 🙂
Best regards and blessings,
Gloria
Bonnie
December 11, 2010 at 2:47 amI’m so thrilled for you and your family! What a blessing!
Misty
December 11, 2010 at 1:24 amToo cool. I am happy for all of you and your great news!
Debra@Dejarenew.blogspot.com
December 11, 2010 at 12:31 amAmen! What great news!
Angie
December 11, 2010 at 6:25 amThat is amazing news!! PRAISE GOD!!!!!!!
jennifer
December 11, 2010 at 12:21 amGod is good!
karen gerstenberger
December 11, 2010 at 6:13 amPraise God! I’m thrilled for you and for your family. Thank you for sharing your happiness with us.
htr
December 10, 2010 at 11:10 pmPraising Jesus for your amazing news.
Marianne
December 11, 2010 at 5:01 amThat is wonderful news, I’m so glad to hear that. Will be praying for the doctors continued wisdom and steady hand during your surgery and further care.
Corn in my Coffee-Pot
December 11, 2010 at 4:45 amAmy– Hallelujah! Bless Jesus.
Craftberry Bush
December 10, 2010 at 10:44 pmOh sweet Amy ! God is so good! and I am so happy to hear the news, I share in your joy !! xoxoxo
Where is my lipgloss?
December 10, 2010 at 10:42 pmMy cousin is fighting stage 3 inflammatory breast cancer now as well. She received similar news a few weeks ago! Praise the Lord! Her oncologist had only seen results that good one other time in his career! We were also not expecting that news. I pray that you and her will continue with success in your treatments. God bless and Merry Christmas. Her caring bridge site is at http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/heatherreum
Joshua Becker
December 11, 2010 at 2:56 amSo happy for you Amy. It’s truly wonderful to be reminded that God still loves giving the best gifts of all!
Lisa
December 10, 2010 at 11:19 pmWhat wonderful news! Praise the Lord!
Bethany
December 10, 2010 at 11:08 pmThis is SUCH awesome news!!!!!!! Praise the Lord!!!!!!!!!!! I’m bouncing off my chair, I’m so excited for you and your family. Enjoy this wonderful victory!!!
Laurie
December 10, 2010 at 10:47 pmAmy!!!! I’m so glad to hear this wonderful news! God is so awesome!!!! I just updated/rewrote my kitcher prayer list board today and rewrote your name. And I will continue to think of you and pray for you often! Please DO keep us up-to-date – we want to know how you are! For now, ENJOY your holidays 🙂 And God bless you and yours!