Dear Friends,
Sorry I haven't posted myself since my surgery but I was waiting for the pathology and genetic testing results. THANK YOU, THANK YOU for all the prayers and cards. This past Friday I went for a wound check (no infection just inflamation). My report had just come in that it was NEGATIVE for any involvement in the lymph nodes. PRAISE THE LORD HE IS SO GOOD!! Anyway my nurse gave the OK for me to go down to Destin for our annual month in the sun. I would need to make an appointment with the medical oncologist and radiologist to find out my final staging and subsequent course of treatment. Usually we drive 2 cars down with all the junk but piled into one as I won't be spending the whole month because of Drs. appointments and going for the birth of baby "M".
Just seeing the beach brought a smile to my face and the sunset displayed all God's glory and I just couldn't help but think of all He has blessed me with even during this cancer and surgery.
Today was another blessed day(aren't they all?). I called the oncologist (I see next Monday) and the radiologist (see on Wednesday ) . I heard from the genetic counselor and she had just gotten my results back and another PRAISE is that I don't carry the breast cancer gene that I was so worried about (because of my Ashkenazi Jewish heritage). I think that is the biggest relief and worry I had, not for myself ,but for my three lovely daughters and my other family members. My nurse feels that I might just be having radiation followed by hormonal adjunct therapy(tamoxifen or similar drug). It's all good.
The last huge blessing I received is from the best cheerleading,loving, praying ,family(Bill,Troy,Niki,Marc,Trisha,Matt and Julie),My brand new Breast Cancer Survivor PINK laptop!! I hadn't cried since the call about my diagnosis. Tears of JOY are always welcome.
I just want everyone to know that Bill has been so wonderful thru all of these last few weeks and God has provided the very best for me even before I asked Him to when Bill came into my life.(32 years in Dec.)
I have been led by my dear friend Nancy to Psalm 91 and have made to committment to pray this daily for myself and my loved ones. I believe and claim these promises from the Lord and know what a difference they have already made.
Trusting in Him Debbi
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What awesome, wonderful, magnificent news! I bet you look real cute with your new pink laptop!
Love.
Kristi
I have chills! I am so glad to hear the amazing news of a Negative on the lymph nodes and gene testing. I am moved by your words of praise as you continue your battle. You are surrounded by a wonderful support group...I'm sure that pink lap top will be well loved. You are in our thoughts and prayers daily.
love,
Kerri and the Carrasco's
We are so thankful for your great news...God is so good! Have a wonderful time in FL and we'll be seeing you soon when baby girl M gets here!
God Bless You!
Yay, for the new post! I can't wait to see you in just 2 weeks down at the beach!!!! Love you so much --- Bug
That is so great!! So happy for you! Look forward to seeing you after the arrival of Baby M!
I just found your blog and hence learned about all that you are going through. I want you to know that I am praying for you and all the Van't Wouts. You know how much I love your entire family. I'm so happy for all the good news! I'll be praying!
Love, Ashley
So glad to hear all the good news!!!!.... and that you were able to go to the beach. Troy also keeps me updated. I see my girls are better at keeping up on the blogs than I am. And you got a laptop... Pink is perfect and appropriate. I hope to see you when I come out in mid December. You are always in my thoughts and prayers.
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