So Very Grateful
I feel as stunned today as I did the day I learned I had cancer. I know in my heart of hearts that this is a miracle and I know it is due to all of YOU. You have prayed with and for me, you have visualized with me, you have thought about me and wished me well, you have sent me emails and cards to keep my spirits up, you have called me to check in, you have gone to the Doctors with me to make sure I'm hearing things right, you have done mountains of research, you have provided contacts and resources for me I never would have had on my own, you have come to see me and taken care of me, you have sent me gifts, you have read this blog, you have been so kind and caring to my family. You have made this joyous moment possible. I am so grateful to God for listening to all of US and acknowledging OUR prayers.
As kristen mentioned earlier, I will have a PET and CAT scan done on the 26th for even more confirmation and then will have a relatively minor surgery on the 28th to remove a polyp and to straighten out the right sinuses which seem to be a bit goofy. This is in contrast to the multi hour surgery, originally proposed, with both an ENT and Neuro surgeon working in tandem. The plan right now is to start, a month after surgery, proton radiation with chemo to snap up any little stragglers that might remain. I have a little more to do here so don't leave me quite yet, I still need your continued goodness to see me through. Love, Mary Carol
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I too, am in "happy, thankful, elated, estactic," tears. They are tears of joy that have not been shed in a long time. Our Lord is Great! He answers prayers in His time and WOW, His timing is perfect!
You have been such a blessing in all of our lives and now your a beautiful miracle in our lives! A miracle from Him - May our prayers continue to be heard...
Love you,
Lisa
GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU . . . I'M IN TEARS. . . THANK YOU, LORD!!!!!!!!!!
From Julie:
I am still crying !!!!
I can not get over this amazing news .....
From Rachel:
So very happy for ALL of you-especially your dear Mother.
Now sending good vibes for the PET scan results.
Joy, pure joy. Nothing less.
From Michael:
Wow, that's great!
Ya know, looking at the pix on her blog, it's not that she is beautiful, but her smile is just so genuine and so completely overwhelming....it's really great...
I'm glad for her, but also for all the rest of the folks in her life!
From Megan:
Thanks so much for the update on your mom. What thrilling and amazing news! We'll continue to keep her in our prayers. I also loved perusing her blog - what a wonderful family you have!!!
From Sue:
WOW!!!! Your mom's strength and determination to
overcome this thing is amazing! Great news!
I was so moved by your family's experience and am so
glad that you shared it with me. Mary Carol is a
positive example for all of us!
From Mary Beth:
I can get over this amazing news! Mary Carol has been in my prayers, as with everyone else, and I am thrilled at this latest development! Please give her my best - that is, if she's finished doing her happy dance :). Congratulations, this is awesome!!! Thanks so much for keeping all of us posted.
From Jen:
WOW!!!!!
THE BEST NEWS EVER, EVER!
I am so happy for your mom, you and your family......a new beginning, a new life for her and everyone else.
Can it get any better.......what unbelievable news, heavenly.
She is here forever....feels like that!
love her site
From Karen:
How wonderfully fascinating and inspiring!!!!!! I am so happy for you, your mom and the rest of your family. I have to tell you that I clicked on the link and all that I could think of looking at those adorable little goats was ,”mareseatoats and doeseatoats and littlelambseativy, a kid’leativy too wouldn’t you…” I know they are goats and not lambs but I still can’t get that darn song out of my head!!!
-Peter
Some messages from Julie's friends:
Stacy:
That is great great news, Jul!!! I'm not able to see the blog, but I will send it to my home email and read it there. Phewwww!! That's awesome!
Tamieka:
This is an answered prayer!!!! I am so very happy....WOW!
You remain on my mind and in my prayers!
Jen Harmer:
That is fantastic news!
Send my best to Tom and MC
Kathleen:
This is such great news!!! I am so happy for Mary Carol and your dad.
Mary Beth's mom, Kathleen:
FANTASTIC!
There is a God! He did listen.
Lisa Powers:
What a blessing! I have been keeping her in my prayers and now she will be able to see your beautiful bundles of joy!
Kevin Silverstein:
Wonderfull news!
Julie, hormonal soon to be mother of two:
The pregnancy hormones are in overdrive !!!
I am STILL crying .....I think the lump in my throat is permanent.
Harry (my karate buddy):
I can't tell you how happy I am for you and your family. What great and unbelievable news! Oddly, I, too, feel a sense of great relief. The Tang Soo bonds go deep.
You are a walking, talking miracle and I am grateful to know such a magnificent being.
Love you,
Jan
HUGS TO THE LADY MC!WHAT A WINNER!
SHEILA
This is such incredible and wonderful news...and so very, very moving.
You've been given a rare second chance at life, and thank god for that, your daughters and family really do need you.
love,
Jeff