Good News!

The doctor called this afternoon to let us know that the final test results show that the cancer has not spread to any of my mom's lymph nodes! She will still need chemo (to be planned at a later date) but we praise God that the cancer has, in fact, not spread like the doctor feared.

We'll keep you posted on news of the chemo and thank you in advance for your continued prayers as Mom begins to heal from the surgery.

Blessings,
Becky

It Is Well!

Dear Ones,

Thank-you all who have been praying for us today. We are so thankful to report that surgery went "beautifully". We will know for certain in the next twenty four hours if the cancer has spread, but the initial tests on the lymph nodes show that the cancer was only in the breast. The doctor was pleased with the way surgery went. When we left the hospital, my mom was already sitting up enjoying some yummy hospital food!

Last night at church we sang the wonderful hymn It Is Well. I have loved that hymn for years, but was reminded last night, that no matter what the circumstances of life may bring, It is Well with my soul because God has made it well with his sacrifice! Only through the blood of Christ can we say with confidence that It is Well!

When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,

when sorrows like sea billows roll;

whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say,

It is well, it is well with my soul.

Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,

let this blest assurance control,

that Christ has regarded my helpless estate,

and hath shed his own blood for my soul.

My sin, oh, the bliss of this glorious thought!

My sin, not in part but the whole,

is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more,

praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul!

And, Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight,

the clouds be rolled back as a scroll;

the trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend,

even so, it is well with my soul.

Horatio G. Spafford

Today we called upon The Good Shepard and he heard our prayers. Please continue to pray that healing will come quickly!

In Him,

Sarah

The reason for the blog

As you already know, my mom Susan was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. It goes without saying then that we all have a challenging year ahead of us. We are only at the very beginning of this journey and have already been overwhelmed by the response from all of you- our family and friends! In an effort to keep you informed on the status of Susan's health, we've decided to create this blog that the family will periodically update.

On Monday, January 28th, my mom will undergo a masectomy. During the surgery, the doctor will examine her lymph nodes to see if the cancer has spread beyond the breast. If the first of the lymph nodes (called the Sentinel) is infected, the surgeron will remove all the lymph nodes. After the surgery, Susan will see an Oncologist to discuss a chemotherapy plan. Obviously our prayer at this point is that the cancer hasn't already spread and that chemo may be avoided.

We have no idea what the next few days may hold, let alone the next year. But regardless, we know our God has lovingly appointed this cup for our family and will shower us with the grace to endure.

Thank you for every prayer you take before the King on our behalf.

-Becky