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my experience with breast cancer and other life events
Amy and Gilead
True Breast Cancer Awareness
November 2010
January 2008
A Little History
I was diagnosed with stage III, metastatic breast cancer in October 2008. At about the same time, we discovered I was pregnant. Initially, the prognosis was bleak, but after detailed analysis of the cancer, successful surgery, and treatments, the picture brightened considerably. I completed nine rounds of chemotherapy, twenty-five radiation treatments, and took Tamoxifen until October 2010.
After the fifth round of chemotherapy and various other treatments and tests, Gilead Victor was born six weeks early on Mother's Day, 2009. He is a healthy littly guy and a joy to us all.
In October 2010, tests showed that the cancer had returned in my liver and bones. This is now considered stage IV, terminal cancer.
Jon and I have lived in Colorado since 1997. We have seven children - four boys and three girls.
After the fifth round of chemotherapy and various other treatments and tests, Gilead Victor was born six weeks early on Mother's Day, 2009. He is a healthy littly guy and a joy to us all.
In October 2010, tests showed that the cancer had returned in my liver and bones. This is now considered stage IV, terminal cancer.
Jon and I have lived in Colorado since 1997. We have seven children - four boys and three girls.
How You Can Pray
Please pray for Jon and the kiddos - this is much harder for them than it is for me. I would appreciate prayer that my pain would be insignificant. Even more than that, please pray that I will be able to think clearly all the way to the end of my life. And even more than that, please pray that I will accept the grace from God to deal with anything He chooses to bring my way. You may also pray for my healing, but I have to be honest - I am more mentally and emotionally invested in seeing Jesus right now than I am in being healed. If God chooses to heal me, He'll give me the grace to wait a little longer to meet Him "whom having not seen, [I] love."
15 comments:
Oh grrrrr!!!! This is supposed to show up in the link at the bottom. For some reason, here it is :) If you don't like it, take it off. I'll keep playing around with it.
Lots of people have asked me about pics of the family, that's why I'm trying to get this up.
Love ya, Amy #1
Hi Amy--I'm a mother of six, too and praying for you in Washington state. We've been married 14 yr with kids 5-13 so a very similar spread. May the Lord hold every one of you within the shield of Himself both this week and for the weeks to come. And it's great that the pictures are right there, even for dial up slow pokes like me. They say so much of what God is up to--bringing glory to Himself through our fragile lives and the beautiful children He gives.
A sister in Christ, Melissa
I cannot believe how big your kids have gotten! It has been a long time since I last saw them while working at TWR! They are beautiful!
Precious pictures of your family - thanks for sharing them with us.
There ALL so adorable! Wish we lived closer... seeing Cara so grown up makes me feel so old. I remember when she was a baby!
Amy, I see you in each of your children. Just like their Mama, they are beautiful. I really enjoyed seeing the slide show. I love you, Amy, and am praying for all of you. Aunt Sarah
Jon and Amy,
We just wanted to let you know we are praying for you and your family during this time. May the God of all comfort be especially near to you at this time and give you a peace that only He can give. We are also praying that all goes well during the surgery and recovery process. We have given you as a prayer request to all of our family members--great prayer warriors--so know that there are many others praying for you as well.
Todd and Brenda Scovill
Amy...I just heard about this trial that you and Jon are going through. Your cousin told me at church this past Sunday. I'm so sorry. I'm praying for you and for this surgery on Wednesday. It sounds like you have an outpouring of help and encouragement there in CO. Please keep us updated how we can pray! I loved going back and reading through your blog posts. It's good to hear your sense of humor is still prevailing. I especially liked "Does God count the fake hairs?" =) Love,
Sara
Hi Amy,
God is in control of everything, you are always in our prayers, its not your strength but by the strength of God you will overcome... just take courage in the Almighty.
With Prayers
Ramya & Sam
Amy,
It is good to hear that you are being well taken care of by friends and family. We are praying for you and our church, Faith Baptist in Shelby, NC. Your children are all so beautiful.
In Christ,
Tammy Carter
Amy,
We have a friend that has lymph cancer and she just enrolled in a treatment center in Ft. Collins called Eden Valley. They use a holistice Godly approach to treating cancer.
She has been there 3 weeks and speaks very highly of their approach and their desire to heal nutritionally, prayerfully and other unconventional means. Her husband says that several people have definitely been healed there that can't explain their recovery other than through God's power. It is unconventional medicine for sure, but I wouldn't have felt good about myself without mentioning it to you.
If you want to follow through the number is 970-667-1770. Ask for Beverley or Dr. Cherne. Also, my friend, Wanda, would be happy to talk to you about her experience so far. Call me at 303-888-8286 if you need more information from me, a Tri-City church family member.
We will pray for all along your journey
Jon and Amy, your kids are just so beautiful! I can see both of you in all of them. (Thanks Amy the first for posting the pics!) Still praying for you all.
Love ya! Bonnie
Amy, I am a breast cancer survivor. I am praying for you and have just sent out an email to over 100 of my prayer partners and friends to pray for you and your little one. Stay on your knees and in God's word, and He will use this for His glory. In Christ Our Lord, Kaye
Hi Amy,
Just want to let you know that we're praying. Although I had the infamous cancer myself, I didn't have the extra JOY of having to consider a little one! May God bless you and help you to know the comfort and strenght only He can give! Folks here in SC are holding you up in prayer!
Love,
Your old homeroom teacher! :)
Hi Amy - I receive e-mail updates from Kevin and Jessica. You are in my prayers almost daily. May God bless and keep you and the new little one in His care. I know this time is not always easy, but from what I know of Jessica's family, you will have great support, both emotionally and spiritually. I have another friend who is battling cancer as well. He has 7 kids as well - three still at home, so they are older than yours. I keep you in prayer right along with him. May God grant you a full recovery and many more years ahead with all your precious little ones. - Gemma
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